The Vanquished

We welcome comedians and Massachusetts natives Alex Ptak and Andrew Durso on to talk about former MA Governor and 1988 Democratic nominee, Michael Dukakis. Main Sources: "Brutal Campaign" by Robert L. Fleegler "What it Takes" by Richard Ben Cramer PBS Frontline "The Choice 1988" For part 2 sign up for our bonus feed at Patreon.com/TheVanquished Follow us on social media @vanquishedpod Freddy @OrangeFreddyG Anders @andersleehere on Twitter, @derslee1 on Instagram Andrew @andrew_durso on Instagram Alex @PtakTestKitchen on Twitter

Anders and Freddy talk about 3 time Presidential loser (or 5 time depending on how you count) Henry "The Great Compromiser" Clay. Main Source: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Henry_Clay/oAJfDwAAQBAJ?hl=en For the full ep and more bonus content subscribe to Patreon.com/TheVanquished Follow us on social media @VanuqishedPod Anders: @andersleehere on Twitter, @derslee1 on Insta Freddy: @orangefreddyg on all platforms

Comedian Kate Willett joins the show to talk about Massachusetts Senator, incumbent Democratic President primary challenger, party boy and brother of Jack and Bobby, Ted Kennedy. Follow us on social media @vanquishedpod Anders: @andersleehere on Twitter, @derslee1 Insta Freddy: @orangefreddyg on all platforms

Anders and Freddy continue the discussion about legendary orator, populist and loser William Jennings Bryan. For the full episode and access to more bonus content go to Patreon.com/TheVanquished Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @VanquishedPod

Anders talks to historian Michael Kazin about fundamentalist Christian, economic populist and loser of the 1896, 1900 and 1908 elections, William Jennings Bryan. Kazin's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/90625/a-godly-hero-by-michael-kazin/ Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes including another upcoming WJB ep with Anders and Freddy at Patreon.com/TheVanquished Follow us on social media @Vanquishedpod @andersleehere and @orangefreddyg

Anders is joined by Professor of Economics Rob Larson to discuss Texas billionaire and two-time Presidential candidate, Ross Perot. To hear our full conversation with Rob and a bonus chat with Freddy, unlock the full episode and more bonus content at Patreon.com/TheVanquished

We introduce co-host Freddy G to the show with an emergency pod commemorating the passing of Connecticut Senator, 2000 VP nominee and 2004 also-ran, Joseph Lieberman. Full ep and more bonus content available at Patreon.com/TheVanquished

On our third episode, The Vanquished tackles the maverick, the myth, the legend, John McCain. Anders is joined by historian and podcaster David Parsons to discuss the Vietnam era, McCain's career, Presidential campaigns and place in American culture. For the full episode and more bonus content subscribe to Patreon.com/TheVanquished

With our second episode, The Vanquished takes on conservative icon and Arizona Senator, Barry Goldwater. We dive into Goldwater's life, the Republican Party's modern history and political dynamics of the 1960s, with University of Utah historian and Goldwater biographer, Robert Alan Goldberg. Full episode available at Patreon.com/TheVanquished

In our premiere episode, The Vanquished takes on perhaps the most legendary Presidential loser of all time: Walter Mondale.  We go from Fritz's humble beginnings in Farmer-Labor Party controlled Minnesota, all the way up to his 49 state blowout loss in 1984. Special thanks to our guests, Walter Shapiro and Tim Barker, producer Jules Taylor, graphic designer Jose Carneiro and voiceover artist Don Lee. Subscribe to our bonus feed for extra episodes and content at Patreon.com/TheVanquished