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Lost in AmericaMichael Kaplan Stars in Robert De Niro Trial I 315Last week Sir Michael Ira Kaplan, aka Kato Kaplan, took the witness stand in the Robert De Niro vs. Graham Chase Robinson trial, and today he takes us inside the trial like only America's favorite handyman could. To hear WAY more behind the scenes info straight from Kap (hint hint, NY Post) subscribe to our Patreon show at Patreon.com/LostInAmerica.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. Get Tickets to Turner's tour date in NYC, California and more here: https://linktr.ee/TurnerSparksTurne...2023-11-091h 21Lost in AmericaMichael Van Peel: Belgium Splitting Apart? I 308In 2024 Belgium might spit into two countries, or maybe three, dividing along language lines with the Flemish, French and German speaking Belgians all becoming their own countries. Here to explain why is Belgian comedian Michael Van Peel direct from his home in Antwerp. So sit back, relax, and learn all about Belgium's past, present and possible lack of a future. Follow Michael on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelvanpeel.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. This episode is brought to you by all of our Patreon subscribers. Join the...2023-08-231h 00Lost in AmericaDanny Boy-Rivera: Why the Far-Right Lost Spain's Elections This Week I 306While all polls predicted the far-right Vox Party to sweep Spain's national elections on Sunday, in fact the opposite happened as they lost 50% of their seats and will not be holding power. Spanish comedian Danny Boy-Rivera joins us from La Caruna, Spain to tell us why the pollsters were wrong, why Spain didn't follow the far-right trend sweeping Europe and why young Spanish comedians are doing way too much crowd work too. Danny is a powerhouse stand-up comedian with an accomplished career in Spain. Follow him on Instagram @DannyBoyRivera.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Tur...2023-07-2659 minLost in AmericaOleg Denisov: Russian Coup Attempt Explained I 305A coup attempt happened in Russia last month while we were on vacation!!!! The Wagner Group, a Russian government-funded paramilitary group lead by former Moscow caterer Yevgeny Prigozhin, tried to take over mother Russia. Putin fled Moscow while 25,000 Wagner troops marched through the country and for 24 hour it seemed like Putin's days might be over. Oleg Denisov is here to explain it all. Oleg is a world touring comedian who owns a brand new comedy club in Berlin, Germany and will be performing all August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Check it out his Berlin comedy club...2023-07-201h 06Lost in AmericaSummer Break is Here!Turner and Kaplan are going on vacation! They are taking their first scheduled break since starting the podcast in 2016 and will be back with a new episode July 11th. Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. This episode is brought to you by all of our Patreon subscribers. Join them by subscribing here: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaTurner's new comedy album "Double Happiness" is available now. Get a signed, personalized physical VINYL RECORD here: https://www.turnersparks.com/buy-my-album.Get Tickets to see Turner on tour...2023-06-2205 minLost in AmericaThanksgiving Spectacular with Turner and Kap I 288The guys blow up the format today and give everyone a taste of what their Patreon show "Live From the Bunker" is like with this Thanksgiving Spectacular. Turner and Kap discuss the Do's and Don'ts of Thanksgiving ettiquite according to the New York Times, a bot takes over Kaplan's father-in-law's Facebook page and Kaplan gets fired from passing out free turkeys.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan.This episode is also brought to you by all 41 of our Patreon subscribers. Join them in supporting the pod for $5/ mon...2022-11-2437 min
The Political OrphanageWe Should Abolish Student CouncilsStudent Councils are meant to teach young people about democracy, but what lesson are they learning? Namely that elections are popularity contests with no stakes or results! Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan join to discuss the abolition of student councils, and also give updates on Ruby Kaplan's elementary school candidacy2022-11-1137 minLost in AmericaWhoopi's Hot Take, Ukraine, Queen Camilla and Future Olympic Locations I World's Smartest Podcast RoundtableWe get the World's Smartest Podcast Network gang of Andrew Heaton and Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy back for another roundtable, this time live and on location at the Friars Club in NYC. In the span of one hour we fix the problem of "Who should host the Olympics in the future when every host country loses money on it?", "Should Prince Charles' wife Camilla become Queen even though most people hate her?", "Should America be isolationist or interventionist when it comes to Ukraine and Russia?" and "Is Whoopi Goldberg's view of race in line with most Americans when she says Je...2022-02-151h 03Lost in AmericaTony Chou: Life in China During the Pandemic I 260Chinese comedian Tony Chou joins the show from his home in Beijing to give us a report on what it's like to be in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics. He also talks in detail about the covid-protocols he goes through on a daily basis to leave his apartment complex, ride public transportation and enter any building, and what happens to someone when they do test positive for covid in China. Finally, Tony and Turner reminisce on the early days of China's comedy scene and Tony fills them in on the heights Chinese language comedy has gotten to now. Follow...2022-02-091h 02Lost in AmericaMisha Kalhin: What Is Putin's Goal with Ukraine? I 259Belarusian comedian Misha Kalhin checks in from his new home in Kiev, Ukraine to answer the questions "What is Putin's end goal with Ukraine?", "What does Putin want from the West?" and "Why does Putin keep attacking Misha?" Follow Misha Kalhin at http://mishakalhin.com/.Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. Get Tickets to Turner's Live Album Recording on March 11, 2022 in New York City Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turner-sparks-live-comedy-album-recording-friars-club-march-11-2022-tickets-224940572307Buy Ruby Kaplan's Girl Scout Cookies Here: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/ruby1367...2022-02-0258 minLost in AmericaPedja Bajovic: Why Bosnia Has 3 Presidents & A Budding Civil War I 258Balkan comedy legend Pedja Bajovic joins us from his home in Croatia to try to explain why Bosnia & Herzegovina has three Presidents and why one of them wants to take his third of the country and join Serbia. We talk a lot of genocide, Dayton, Ohio and of course Vladimir Putin. Enjoy! Watch Pedja's English language special "The Balkan Brain" here: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/pedja-bajovic-the-balkan-brain/Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan.Get Tickets to Turner's Live Album Recording on March 11, 2022 in New York City Here: http...2022-01-261h 00Lost in AmericaNazerke Amirova: Kazakhstan Civil Unrest Leads to Putin Expanding Power Yet Again I 257Kazakh comedian Nazerke Amirova joins us to explain the post-Soviet history of Kazakhstan, the battle for power currently happening between the current dictator and the former dictator, and why Vladimir Putin and Russia are the big winners no matter what. Follow Nazerke on Instagram @Nazluvslucky here: https://www.instagram.com/nazluvslucky/Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan.Get Tickets to Turner's Live Album Recording on March 11, 2022 in New York City Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turner-sparks-live-comedy-album-recording-friars-club-march-11-2022-tickets-224940572307Buy Ruby Kaplan's Girl Scout Cookies Her...2022-01-191h 06Lost in AmericaFabrizio Copano: Chile Has a Millennial Commie President I 256Apologies on the bad sound this episode. Turner thought his mic was plugged in the whole time and apparently it wasn't, so this is the best we could do to recapture the conversation. Next week everything will be back to normal. On with the show...Fabrizio Copano is a Chilean superstar comedian who also happens to be friends with the new president of Chile, Gabriel Boric. They are of similar age (both early 30's) and when our comedian Fabrizio was coming up in the college comedy circuit, President Boric was coming up in the college politics circuit...2022-01-111h 08Lost in AmericaDanny Boy-Rivera: More Death at Spain's Running of the Bulls I 251Spanish comedian Danny Boy-Rivera joins us from his home in Madrid to answer every question we have on Spain's Running of The Bulls. How did it start? Why is it legal? Should we (Kaplan and Turner) do it?Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. This Episode is brought to you by Dennis Owens and his favorite restaurant The Mack at 4615 Mackland Ave, Saint Louis, MO. For Great Times, Great Space and Great Times: http://mackbarandgrill.com/This episode is also brought to you by all 52 of our Patre...2021-11-1058 minLost in AmericaRussian Dogs Explode in Outer Space & A Future Without Traffic Jams? I World's Smartest Podcast RoundtableWe get back together with the World's Smartest Podcast Network gang of Andrew Heaton and Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy for another roundtable. This week we discuss the possibility of less traffic due to permanent remote working, the extension of the child tax credit, rich people islands and exploding Russian space dogs. Oh also, Kaplan is drunk and high during the intro. Get tickets to see Turner Sparks and Andrew Heaton live on Sept. 16, 2021 in Dallas, Texas here: https://www.prekindle.com/event/18983-turner-sparks-and-andrew-heaton-dallasCheck out the World's Smartest Podcast Network brand new website here: https://www.worldssmartestpodcastnetwork.com/2021-09-011h 18Lost in AmericaTurner Goes to Super Jewish Brooklyn I 239For their week off Kap and Turner release a recent episode from their full-throttle comedy podcast "Live From the Bunker", available at www.patreon.com/LostInAmerica. In this episode, Turner gets lost in Brooklyn's Hasidic Jewish neighborhood and Kaplan happily answers every question that came out of Turner's adventure. Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan. Get Tickets to the World's Smartest Podcast Network's LIVE SHOW at Stand Up NY comedy club (July 31, 6pm) here: https://standupny.laughstub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=546107This episode is also brought to y...2021-07-1443 minLost in AmericaChinese Divorce, Vermont's Republican Governor, Space Dust & More I World's Smartest Podcast Round TableMichael Ira Kaplan and Turner Sparks get together for their monthly World's Smartest Podcast Network roundtable with Andrew Heaton and Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss the 2021 divorce rate drop in China, the unlikely popularity of Vermont's Republican governor, the amount of space dust on earth and new US app that let's you hire a private security firm for the evening.This episode is brought to you by all 51 of our Patreon subscribers. Join them and for $5 a month get three episodes a week of Turner and Kap "Live From The Bunker" at: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmerica2021-05-251h 08Lost in AmericaMinister Marco: Mexico Legalizes Marijuana I 225Mexico is legalizing weed! Today we have comedian Mister Marco in Cabo San Lucas back on the show to explain to us how Mexico got to this point, what it means for the average Mexican citizen and what kind of effect it will have on the cartels. Also, Kaplan interrogates Marco about all of the Jewish weddings he has been presiding over recently. Minister Marco tours the world performing comedy and has appeared on Nextflix, Amazon Prime and more: https://www.ministermarco.com/Lost In America is hosted by us AKA Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan.2021-03-301h 00Lost in AmericaDaniel Fernandes: India's Farmers Revolt Explained I 217Indian comedian Daniel Fernandes joins us from his home in Mumbai to explain why India's farmers have been on strike since November, 2020. They have built Burning Man style campsites on the outskirts of New Delhi in protests of Prime Minister Modi's laws to privatize their previously subsidized farming industry. With donations coming in from around the world the farmers have been able to hold firm, but Modi seems set in his decisions on the other side as well. Who will give in first? We go to Daniel for the answers.Daniel Fernandes is one of India's premier...2021-02-021h 07Lost in AmericaQAnon's Future, Presidential Pardons and More I World's Smartest Podcast Round TableMichael Ira Kaplan and Turner Sparks get together for their monthly World's Smartest Podcast Network roundtable with Andrew Heaton and Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss the QAnon cult's future, the good/ bad sides of presidential pardons, the vaccine rollout and the appropriate amount of power for a US President to have.This episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Go to MagicSpoon.com/Lost for $5 off your order when you enter the code "Lost" at checkout.Subscribe to Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy's show "Ask A Political Scientist" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-a-political-scientist/id153...2021-01-241h 11Lost in AmericaOllie Horn: Brexit Happened! What Did the UK Get? I 212British comedian Ollie Horn returns to give Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan a full breakdown of what the UK won and what they lost in their Brexit deal with the European Union. Ollie is a world-touring comedian based in the UK (although currently stuck in Malaysia), he has a law degree from the UK and hosts the Japan By River Cruise podcast: https://japanbyrivercruise.com/Lost In America is hosted by Turner Sparks and Michael Ira KaplanThis episode is brought to you by Magic Spoon. Go to MagicSpoon.com/Lost for $5 off your or...2020-12-291h 06Lost in AmericaNorth Korea, The Center of the Earth and More I World's Smartest Podcast Round TableMichael Ira Kaplan and Turner Sparks get together for their monthly World's Smartest Podcast Network roundtable with Andrew Heaton and Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss digging into the Earth's core for natural energy, North Korea hacking the covid vaccine and more news from today's headlines. Check out the World's Smartest Podcast Network brand new website here: https://www.worldssmartestpodcastnetwork.com/Subscribe to Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy's show "Ask A Political Scientist" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-a-political-scientist/id1534440528Subscribe to Andrew Heaton's "The Political Orphanage" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-p...2020-12-111h 22Lost in AmericaKaplan Gets Corona I 209Uh oh. The guys skip the normal format today to do a full report on Kaplan's visit from the Covid Grinch. Turner asks the questions and Kaplan tells us all about what it's like dealing with a mild case of corona virus. Don't worry, it's funny.Lost In America is hosted by Turner Sparks and Michael Ira KaplanSubscribe to this podcast: http://www.LostInAmericaPod.comThis show is 100% supported by listeners like you. Join them and for a $10 subscription get a Lost In America T-Shirt: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaWa...2020-12-0843 minLost in AmericaTurner & Kaplan Give Away a Free Sample of "Live From The Bunker"Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan release a free sample of their full-throttle comedy podcast "Live From The Bunker". For $5 a month you can have access to this show three days a week. Sign up at https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmerica.
On this episode Kap and Turner try to envision what the holiday season will look like in 2020 and they come up with an ingenious solution to the "Mall Santa" issue.
Music is by a little band out of Detroit you probably haven't heard of called Kiss.
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2020-11-2040 minLost in AmericaPiotrek Szumowski: Far-Right Politics Rules Poland I 203With the passing of anti-abortion laws a few days ago and the expansion of LGBT Free Zones covering an estimated 1/3rd of the country, it is clear that Poland's society is moving further to the right than they have in a long time. How did we get here? What does it all mean? Where does it go from here? Polish comedian Piotrek (Peter) Szumowski is here to answer as many of Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan's questions as possible. https://www.facebook.com/piotrekszum/Lost In America is hosted by Turner Sparks and...2020-10-2759 minLost in AmericaNick Rado: New Zealand's PM Wins Again, Who Is This Lady? I 202Kiwi Comedian Nick Rado joins Turner and Kap from his home in Aukland, New Zealand to answer every question they have on his country's celebrity Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. How did she rise to power? Did she really defeat COVID in New Zealand? Is she still Mormon? Do Kiwi's miss semi-automatic weapons? And also, what does she plan to do in her next term?Nick Rado is the Best Male Comedian in New Zealand and was awarded as such at the 2019 NZ Comedy Guild Awards. He is a panelist and head writer (over 250 episodes) for TV3’s awa...2020-10-201h 26Lost in AmericaNarek Margaryan: Armenia-Azerbajian At War? l 201Armenian Comedian Narek Margaryan joins Turner and Kap from his home in Yerevan to answer every question they have about the current Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict. When did it start? Why are Russia and Turkey involved? Did Putin really negotiate a peace treaty? Did the peace treaty last more than 5 minutes (No)? What's the best solution? And as always, why haven't we heard more about this?Narek Margaryan is one-half of the popular sketch group ArmComedy, he hosts ArmComedy on Arm News TV and has appeared on CONAN in America. https://www.youtube.com/user/armcomedyvideos2020-10-1250 minLost in AmericaOllie Horn: Brexit Explained in Detail I 200British comedian Ollie Horn joins Turner and Kap to answer every question they have about Brexit. What has happened since the vote in 2016? Why is it taking so long? How will it effect the daily lives of the average Brit in reality? What is the hullabaloo in Northern Ireland? Ollie's got all the answers.Ollie Horn is a world-touring comedian based in the UK (although currently stuck in Malaysia), he has a law degree from the UK and hosts the Japan By River Cruise podcast: https://japanbyrivercruise.com/Lost In America is...2020-10-051h 04Lost in AmericaOleg Denisov: Putin Critic Poisoned in Russia I 199Russian comedian Oleg Denisov joins Turner and Kap to explain who politician Alexi Navalny is, how he has gained support over time amongst Russians and why Putin (allegedly) poisoned him. Oh, and we also find out what Russians think of Donald J. Trump.Oleg Denisov tours Europe doing comedy and has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland numerous times, most recently with his show "Russian Troll" in 2019. He is also the owner of the Steal The Show Comedy Club in Moscow, with regular shows in Russian, English and Spanish. https://www.stealtheshow.net/...2020-09-281h 07Lost in AmericaPedja Bajovic: Does Serbia-Kosovo "Peace Deal" Matter? I 198Balkan Comedian Pedja Bajovic joins the guys to try to figure out if this supposed peace deal that the Trump administration brokered between Serbia and Kosovo actually did anything.Pedja Bajovic was born in Montenegro, grew up in Serbia, has Bosnian citizenship and now lives in Croatia (where he is also a citizen). He founded the Croatian stand-up comedy scene, performs in multiple languages and tours all of the Balkans (and the world) performing comedy. https://pedjabajovic.com/english/Lost In America is hosted by Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan2020-09-2255 minLost in AmericaSarin Suriyakoon: Are Thailand's Youth Protests Fueled By Facebook? l 197Thai comedian and mentalist Sarin Suriyakoon explains to Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan how Facebook has been a catalyst for the current youth protests against Thailand's authoritarian regime. https://sarinmindreader.com/Subscribe to this podcast: http://www.LostInAmericaPod.comThis show is 100% supported by listeners like you. Join them and for $5 a month get three extra episodes a week at: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaWatch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCymNeMbu9FC5Ty-t4GzdscwOur Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use...2020-09-1544 minLost in AmericaMinister Marco: Mexico's Largest Corruption Scandal Ever I 196Comedian Minister Marco joins Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan from his home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to talk about the largest presidential corruption scandal in his country's history. Emilio Lozoya, a disgraced former international affairs co-ordinator for Mexico's ex-President Enrique Pena Nieto as well as the head of oil company Pemex, has been accused of taking bribes and has a warrant out for his arrest. In retaliation, Lozoya has released documents implicating many of Mexico's top government officials and three former presidents in the scandal. Minister Marco tours the world performing comedy and has appeared on Nextflix...2020-09-0856 minLost in AmericaMohammed Magdi on The UAE-Israel Deal: What Happens Next? I 195Egyptian Comedian Mohammed Magdi joins Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan to discuss what the UAE-Israel deal means for the Arab world going forward and why winning the hearts of the government and the people are two separate things. Mohammed tours the world performing comedy and most recently appeared on Comedy Central Arabia's "Stand Up!" in Dubai. https://www.mohammedmagdi.com/Subscribe to this podcast: http://www.LostInAmericaPod.comListen to Turner and Kap Tuesday - Friday on "Live From The Bunker": https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaWatch and Subscribe To Our Youtube Pa...2020-09-0153 minLost in AmericaChino Liao in The Philippines: Duterte's Russian Vaccine For Covid I 193Comedian Chino Liao joins Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan from his home in Quezon City, Philippines to give a crash course on President Duterte's rise to power, the new Russian vaccine and Point of View Comedy in his country. Check out Chino's group Comedy Manila and his podcast Class Clown on Spotify.Watch + Subscribe To Lost In America on Youtube: Click Here Listen to "Live From The Bunker" on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LostInAmericaFollow our Instagram: Click HereFind Everything on our Website: www.LostInAmericaPod.com2020-08-1854 min
Lost in AmericaDaniel Artest On NYC Street Ball During Corona I 181Former professional basketball player Daniel Artest joins the guys to talk NYC hoops, playing on the Sacramento Kings summer league team, his brother's (Ron Artest) career at Circuit City and how his old neighborhood of Queensbridge is handling the pandemic. Oh, and he also commits to playing on Kaplan's hipster bookstore rec league basketball team when this all ends.For full video go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com.Listen to Turner and Kaplan Tuesday-Friday on "Live From the Bunker" at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmericaGet Tickets to Turner's free Friday night comedy show on...2020-05-191h 01
Lost in America181: Daniel Artest - NYC Street Ball This Summer?Daniel Artest joins the guys to talk NYC hoops, playing on the Sacramento Kings summer league team, his brother Ron's career at Circuit City and how his old neighborhood of Queensbridge is handling the pandemic. Oh, and he also commits to playing on Kaplan's hipster bookstore rec league basketball team when this all ends. For full video go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com. Listen to Turner and Kaplan Tuesday-Friday on "Live From the Bunker" at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmerica Get Tickets to Turner's free Friday night comedy show on Zoom here: https://bit.ly...2020-05-191h 01
Lost in AmericaMisha Kalhin in Belarus: Vodka and Saunas Cure Corona I 179Comedian Misha Kalhin calls from his home in Minsk, Belarus to tell the guys what life is like in one of the last countries on earth that is not social distancing.Subscribe to Lost In America at www.LostInAmericaPod.comListen to Turner and Kap every evening (Tuesday - Friday) on their quarantine show "Live From The Bunker" by subscribing at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmerica.Follow Misha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altar_boy_Follow Us on InstagramLost In America: https://www.instagram.com/lostinamericapod/Turner...2020-05-051h 10
Lost in America179: Misha Kalhin in BelarusComedian Misha Kalhin calls from his home in Minsk, Belarus to tell the guys what life is like in one of the last countries on earth that is not social distancing. Subscribe to Lost In America at www.LostInAmericaPod.comListen to Turner and Kap every evening (Tuesday - Friday) on their quarantine show "Live From The Bunker" by subscribing at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmerica. Follow Misha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/altar_boy_Follow Us on InstagramLost In America: https://www.instagram.com/lostinamericapod/Turner...2020-05-051h 10
Lost in AmericaAri Shaffir on Being Cancelled I 178Ari Shaffir joins Turner and Kaplan to talk about his life since the Kobe incident, his burgeoning yoga career and his campaign to be Trump's new press secretary.To get Turner and Kap 4 additional times a week (Tuesday - Friday evening), chip in $5 a month and subscribe to "Live From the Bunker" at Patreon.com/LostInAmerica.For daily clips from our shows follow us on Instagram:The Show: Instagram/LostInAmericaPodTurner Sparks: Instagram/TurnerBSparksMichael Ira Kaplan: Instagram/KapInAmerica2020-04-281h 32
Lost in America178: Ari Shaffir - Life Goes OnAri Shaffir joins Turner and Kaplan to talk about his life since the Kobe incident, his burgeoning yoga career and his campaign to be Trump's new press secretary.To get Turner and Kap 4 additional times a week (Tuesday - Friday evening), chip in $5 a month and subscribe to "Live From the Bunker" at Patreon.com/LostInAmerica. For daily clips from our shows follow us on Instagram:The Show: Instagram/LostInAmericaPodTurner Sparks: Instagram/TurnerBSparksMichael Ira Kaplan: Instagram/KapInAmerica2020-04-281h 31
Lost in America#172: Announcement: 5 Shows a Week on Patreon During QuarantineTurner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan welcome Andrew Heaton back to the show to get an update on life in Los Angeles and to help them sort through this whole Corona mess.
All that, plus the guys announce that starting immediately the will release episodes 5 days a week. Every Tuesday on this feed and the other four days of the work week at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmerica. For $5 a month you can get five episodes a week and help the guys keep their fridge full.
Times are tough everybody, hopefully we can make you laugh a little,
Turner and Kap.
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Lost in America#172: Announcement: 5 Shows a Week on Patreon During QuarantineTurner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan welcome Andrew Heaton back to the show to get an update on life in Los Angeles and to help them sort through this whole Corona mess.
All that, plus the guys announce that starting immediately the will release episodes 5 days a week. Every Tuesday on this feed and the other four days of the work week at www.Patreon.com/LostInAmerica. For $5 a month you can get five episodes a week and help the guys keep their fridge full.
Times are tough everybody, hopefully we can make you laugh a little,
Turner and Kap.
...2020-03-1754 min
Lost in America#165: Live Podcast w/ Jared Freid, Usama Siddiquee and Casey BalshamLive from Stand Up NY! Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan welcome guests Usama Siddiquee, Casey Balsham and Jared Freid. All this PLUS Kaplan performs stand up. Enjoy!
For all episodes of Lost In America go to www.LostInAmericapod.com
To see Turner's stand-up tour dates go to www.TurnerSparks.com
Follow our hosts on Instagram at @TurnerSparks and @KapInAmerica. Follow our show at @LostInAmericaPod.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...2020-01-281h 04
Lost in America#165: Live Podcast w/ Jared Freid, Usama Siddiquee and Casey BalshamLive from Stand Up NY! Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan welcome guests Usama Siddiquee, Casey Balsham and Jared Freid. All this PLUS Kaplan performs stand up. Enjoy!
For all episodes of Lost In America go to www.LostInAmericapod.com
To see Turner's stand-up tour dates go to www.TurnerSparks.com
Follow our hosts on Instagram at @TurnerSparks and @KapInAmerica. Follow our show at @LostInAmericaPod.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2020-01-281h 04
Lost in America#161: Michael Ira Kaplan - Allentown, PennsylvaniaSir Michael Ira Kaplan is our guest for the last episode of 2019 as Producer Matt jumps into the co-hosting duties along with Turner Sparks. This week the guys spend an hour and thirteen minutes diving into the fascinating world of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Enjoy.
For an extra episode every week go to www.patreon.com/LostInAmerica
For all episodes of this podcast go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com
For all of Turner's tour dates go to www.TurnerSparks.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/2019-12-311h 14
Lost in America#161: Michael Ira Kaplan - Allentown, PennsylvaniaSir Michael Ira Kaplan is our guest for the last episode of 2019 as Producer Matt jumps into the co-hosting duties along with Turner Sparks. This week the guys spend an hour and thirteen minutes diving into the fascinating world of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Enjoy.
For an extra episode every week go to www.patreon.com/LostInAmerica
For all episodes of this podcast go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com
For all of Turner's tour dates go to www.TurnerSparks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2019-12-311h 14
Lost in America#160: Usama Siddiquee - Plano, TexasUsama Siddiquee from the Mango Bae Podcast joins Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan to talk about his hometown of Plano, Texas.
Listen to Usama every week on the Mango Bae Pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mango-bae/id1457454653
Turner Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/turnersparks/
Michael Ira Kaplan: https://www.instagram.com/kapinamerica/
For all of Turner's Tour Dates go to www.TurnerSparks.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...2019-12-241h 00
Lost in America#160: Usama Siddiquee - Plano, TexasUsama Siddiquee from the Mango Bae Podcast joins Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan to talk about his hometown of Plano, Texas.
Listen to Usama every week on the Mango Bae Pod here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mango-bae/id1457454653
Turner Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/turnersparks/
Michael Ira Kaplan: https://www.instagram.com/kapinamerica/
For all of Turner's Tour Dates go to www.TurnerSparks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2019-12-241h 00
Lost in America#159: Andrew Heaton - Edmond, OklahomaTurner Sparks (@TurnerSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) launch their NEW podcast format as they are joined by Andrew Heaton (@MightyHeaton, The Political Orphanage Podcast) and the three guys take a deep into Heaton's hometown of Edmond, Oklahoma.
Every week Turner and Kap will explore a different comedian's hometown no matter how big or small until they have made their way through every town in America and probably a few towns in other countries. This is the NEW Lost In America.
For all episodes of this podcast go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com
For all Turner's stand-up comedy tour dates...2019-12-161h 12
Lost in America#159: Andrew Heaton - Edmond, OklahomaTurner Sparks (@TurnerSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) launch their NEW podcast format as they are joined by Andrew Heaton (@MightyHeaton, The Political Orphanage Podcast) and the three guys take a deep into Heaton's hometown of Edmond, Oklahoma.
Every week Turner and Kap will explore a different comedian's hometown no matter how big or small until they have made their way through every town in America and probably a few towns in other countries. This is the NEW Lost In America.
For all episodes of this podcast go to www.LostInAmericaPod.com
For all Turner's stand-up comedy tour dates...2019-12-161h 12
Lost in America#158: Turner Sparks, Michael Ira Kaplan & Producer BoomerThis week the guys discover a dark secret about Producer Matt, Kaplan reviews his vacation to an airport hotel and the guys receive a unibomber-manifesto-length piece of hate mail from an angry listener. Enjoy. To get to our weekly Wrap Up Show direct to your phone every Thursday go to Patreon.com/LostInAmerica To see all of Turner's upcoming stand-up comedy tour dates including New York City, Las Vegas, Buffalo, Sacramento, Dallas and more go to www.TurnerSparks.com For all episodes of this podcast go to www.LostInAmericaPod.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Gaia...2019-12-021h 03
It's A HustleTurner Sparks - Episode 91After 12 years of living in Suzhou, China, opening Mister Softee China Ice Cream, co-founding the Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai and touring as a comedian all over Asia, Turner is now based in Brooklyn, New York.
If you want to listen to him talk every week, subscribe to the Lost In America Podcast he hosts with Michael Ira Kaplan.2019-09-0326 minIt's A HustleTurner Sparks - Episode 80After 12 years of living in Suzhou, China, opening Mister Softee China Ice Cream, co-founding the Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai and touring as a comedian all over Asia, Turner is now based in Brooklyn, New York.
If you want to listen to him talk every week, subscribe to the Lost In America Podcast he hosts with Michael Ira Kaplan.2019-07-1618 minIt's A HustleTurner Sparks - Episode 67After 12 years of living in Suzhou, China, opening Mister Softee China Ice Cream, co-founding the Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai and touring as a comedian all over Asia, Turner is now based in Brooklyn, New York.
If you want to listen to him talk every week, subscribe to the Lost In America Podcast he hosts with Michael Ira Kaplan.2019-06-0314 minIt's A HustleTurner Sparks - Episode 39After 12 years of living in Suzhou, China, opening Mister Softee China Ice Cream, co-founding the Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai and touring as a comedian all over Asia, Turner is now based in Brooklyn, New York.
If you want to listen to him talk every week, subscribe to the Lost In America Podcast he hosts with Michael Ira Kaplan.2019-04-0112 min
Lost in America#115: 2018 Pod Awards SpectacularTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) hand out their 2018 pod awards including "Alt-Middle Guest of the Year", "Pod Bump of the Year" and "Sponsor of the Year". All this plus the guys recap Turner's holiday party and Kap review's Teddy's soccer season.
This episode is brought to you by Ense, available at www.Ense.nyc
Get a year's worth of live comedy shows plus more at Stand Up NY comedy club by subscribing to LaughPass, available for $139/year by entering the promo code "LOSTINAMERICA" at checkout here: https://standupny.com/laughpass/.
Get 15% off of all headphones (including the...2018-12-271h 14
Lost in America#115: 2018 Pod Awards SpectacularTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) hand out their 2018 pod awards including "Alt-Middle Guest of the Year", "Pod Bump of the Year" and "Sponsor of the Year". All this plus the guys recap Turner's holiday party and Kap review's Teddy's soccer season.
This episode is brought to you by Ense, available at www.Ense.nyc
Get a year's worth of live comedy shows plus more at Stand Up NY comedy club by subscribing to LaughPass, available for $139/year by entering the promo code "LOSTINAMERICA" at checkout here: https://standupny.com/laughpass/.
Get 15% off of all headphones (including the...2018-12-271h 14
Lost in America#76 - LIVE from Stand Up NY w/ Des Bishop, Francis Ellis, Sherrod Small and Anthony DeVitoWe did a live podcast and the audio is good! Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica)go live from Stand Up NY with Des Bishop (@DesBishop), Francis Ellis (@Francisbarstool), Sherrod Small (@Sherrod_Small) and Anthony DeVito (@AnthonyDeVito_).
The guys talks topics like Black Panther in China, living homeless in Hawaii, and performing comedy in Chinese when you don't speak Chinese.
This episode is brought to you by Ense, available at www.ense.nyc
This episode is also brought to you by "Hello Chinese", available at www.HelloChinese.CC. Use the promo code "LOST" at checkout for a 15% discount.
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Lost in America#76 - LIVE from Stand Up NY w/ Des Bishop, Francis Ellis, Sherrod Small and Anthony DeVitoWe did a live podcast and the audio is good! Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica)go live from Stand Up NY with Des Bishop (@DesBishop), Francis Ellis (@Francisbarstool), Sherrod Small (@Sherrod_Small) and Anthony DeVito (@AnthonyDeVito_).
The guys talks topics like Black Panther in China, living homeless in Hawaii, and performing comedy in Chinese when you don't speak Chinese.
This episode is brought to you by Ense, available at www.ense.nyc
This episode is also brought to you by "Hello Chinese", available at www.HelloChinese.CC. Use the promo code "LOST" at checkout for a 15% discount.
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Lost in America#50: Monroe Martin - Growing Up in Foster Care in AmericaEpisode 50! They made it without being cancelled! Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have comedian Monroe Martin III (@MonroeMartinIII) on the show to talk about growing up in foster care in the USA. The guys also talk about Monroe's trip to China with Turner last year, and Turner has some depressing news to share. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/2017-09-201h 10
Lost in America#50: Monroe Martin - Growing Up in Foster Care in AmericaEpisode 50! They made it without being cancelled! Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have comedian Monroe Martin III (@MonroeMartinIII) on the show to talk about growing up in foster care in the USA. The guys also talk about Monroe's trip to China with Turner last year, and Turner has some depressing news to share. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-09-201h 10
Lost in AmericaMichael Ira Kaplan Reveals Family Secrets & Turner Sparks Reviews Fast Food in China I 49Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Mail it In Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) do a deep dive this week into their own thoughts and personal lives. Kap reveals deep dark family secrets, Turner reveals the truth about Burger King in China and they both give their opinions people using the term "white trash". Plus, the guys read new hate mail and Turner is extra Lost In America. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code...2017-09-1354 min
Lost in America#40: Wil Sylvince - Turning Kap Into a Haitian DadHaitian-American comedian Wil Sylvince (@WilSylvince) joins Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) on the pod this week to teach Kaplan how to be a better (Haitian) parent. Discipline, table manners, music and beatings are all discussed. Shout out to catch and kiss. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy...2017-07-121h 01
Lost in America#40: Wil Sylvince - Turning Kap Into a Haitian DadHaitian-American comedian Wil Sylvince (@WilSylvince) joins Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) on the pod this week to teach Kaplan how to be a better (Haitian) parent. Discipline, table manners, music and beatings are all discussed. Shout out to catch and kiss. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-07-121h 01
Lost in America#38: William Childress - Myanmar's Stand Up Comedy PioneerTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have comedian William Childress (@heyitschili) on to talk about his experience spearheading stand up comedy in Myanmar.
Turner and William talk about the old days when they started together at Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai, William pays homage to a legendary subversive Burmese comedy group called the Mustache Brothers and Kaplan loses his kids again, this time both of them and in the middle of the episode.
Help support the pod by going to www.LostInAmericaPod.com, click on the Amazon banner and the top and do all of your...2017-06-2858 min
Lost in America#38: William Childress - Myanmar's Stand Up Comedy PioneerTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have comedian William Childress (@heyitschili) on to talk about his experience spearheading stand up comedy in Myanmar.
Turner and William talk about the old days when they started together at Kung Fu Komedy Club in Shanghai, William pays homage to a legendary subversive Burmese comedy group called the Mustache Brothers and Kaplan loses his kids again, this time both of them and in the middle of the episode.
Help support the pod by going to www.LostInAmericaPod.com, click on the Amazon banner and the top and do all of your...2017-06-2858 min
Lost in America#36: Kevin Ryan - Comedy in GermanyTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) welcome comedian, and host of the Center City Comedy Podcast, Kevin Ryan (@KevinRyan00) on to talk about performing comedy in Germany. Also, Turner fires back at critics who aren't happy with his haircut and the guys launch the Alt-Middle political party. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...2017-06-141h 02
Lost in America#36: Kevin Ryan - Comedy in GermanyTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) welcome comedian, and host of the Center City Comedy Podcast, Kevin Ryan (@KevinRyan00) on to talk about performing comedy in Germany. Also, Turner fires back at critics who aren't happy with his haircut and the guys launch the Alt-Middle political party. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-06-141h 02
Lost in America#34: Evan Blass - Professional Tech LeakerTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) sit down for a fascinating conversation with professional technology leaker Evan Blass (@EvLeaks). Evan shares with the guys his story of how he got into the dangerous game of leaking, what it felt like to have his hidden identity outed publicly and tells the guys what leak he is most proud of. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ense, Available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a...2017-05-311h 03
Lost in America#34: Evan Blass - Professional Tech LeakerTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) sit down for a fascinating conversation with professional technology leaker Evan Blass (@EvLeaks). Evan shares with the guys his story of how he got into the dangerous game of leaking, what it felt like to have his hidden identity outed publicly and tells the guys what leak he is most proud of. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Ense, Available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-05-311h 03
Lost in America#32: Ari Shaffir - Disappearing from AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have Ari Shaffir (@AriShaffir) on the pod this week to talk about his decision in late 2016 to leave the US and take a one-man journey through South-East Asia. Ari turned off his phone, cut the cord on email, stopped recording his popular podcast (Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank), put his successful television/ stand-up comedy career on hold and bought a one way ticket to Myanmar. He tells us why he did it, how it's changed him and why he wanted to tell the story on Lost In America. Enjoy! This episode is brought...2017-05-171h 33
Lost in America#32: Ari Shaffir - Disappearing from AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have Ari Shaffir (@AriShaffir) on the pod this week to talk about his decision in late 2016 to leave the US and take a one-man journey through South-East Asia. Ari turned off his phone, cut the cord on email, stopped recording his popular podcast (Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank), put his successful television/ stand-up comedy career on hold and bought a one way ticket to Myanmar. He tells us why he did it, how it's changed him and why he wanted to tell the story on Lost In America. Enjoy! This episode is brought...2017-05-171h 33
Lost in America#31: Randi Kaplan, Jason Hammer and Fashion in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have on fashion industry insider Randi Kaplan aka Mrs. Kaplan and self-proclaimed fashionista Jason Hammer to evaluate the guy's fashion sense. Also, Kap and Turner confuse themselves by trying to figure out what cultural appropriation means. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-05-101h 00
Lost in America#31: Randi Kaplan, Jason Hammer and Fashion in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@KapInAmerica) have on fashion industry insider Randi Kaplan aka Mrs. Kaplan and self-proclaimed fashionista Jason Hammer to evaluate the guy's fashion sense. Also, Kap and Turner confuse themselves by trying to figure out what cultural appropriation means. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...2017-05-101h 00
Lost in America#30: Andrew Goldstein - Writing for WWE in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) are joined by comedy writer and former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein(@AngeGold). Andrew tells the story of being at WWE when they decided to bring in Donald Trump, he talks pro wrestling in China and Japan and finally he shares his "Snakes on a Plane" bit that was rejected by Vince McMahon. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8. Also, go check out the new board game Meltdown Gulf! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gammabladestudios/248006407/...2017-05-0359 min
Lost in America#30: Andrew Goldstein - Writing for WWE in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) are joined by comedy writer and former WWE writer Andrew Goldstein(@AngeGold). Andrew tells the story of being at WWE when they decided to bring in Donald Trump, he talks pro wrestling in China and Japan and finally he shares his "Snakes on a Plane" bit that was rejected by Vince McMahon. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8. Also, go check out the new board game Meltdown Gulf! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gammabladestudios/248006407/...2017-05-0359 min
Lost in America#29: Blue Shirt Esq - Pod LawyerThis week Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) welcome pod lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. back to the show. Turner asks him about the law in America vs. China and then Blue names his 3 least favorite episodes of the show so far. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-04-2659 min
Lost in America#29: Blue Shirt Esq - Pod LawyerThis week Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) welcome pod lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. back to the show. Turner asks him about the law in America vs. China and then Blue names his 3 least favorite episodes of the show so far. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...2017-04-2659 min
Lost in America#27: Sue Funke - Explaining Easter to KaplanHappy Easter! This week Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) is Lost In America as Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and comedian Sue Funke (@thesuefunke) teach him about the traditions of Easter. Turner also recounts his first trip to Chinatown and Kaplan blows an opportunity to be a little league soccer coach. This episode is brought to you by Ense: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-04-121h 01
Lost in America#27: Sue Funke - Explaining Easter to KaplanHappy Easter! This week Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) is Lost In America as Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and comedian Sue Funke (@thesuefunke) teach him about the traditions of Easter. Turner also recounts his first trip to Chinatown and Kaplan blows an opportunity to be a little league soccer coach. This episode is brought to you by Ense: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...2017-04-121h 01
Lost in America#26: Jimmy Brodows - From Japan to Russia and BackTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by reminiscing on the merits of mansplaining. Next, they bring in guest Jimmy Brodows to talk about his previous life in the hills of Japan and his current life as an international recruiter helping foreigners come to America. They also discuss his upcoming marriage to his Russian bride and why that's a smart move politically. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-04-0557 min
Lost in America#26: Jimmy Brodows - From Japan to Russia and BackTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by reminiscing on the merits of mansplaining. Next, they bring in guest Jimmy Brodows to talk about his previous life in the hills of Japan and his current life as an international recruiter helping foreigners come to America. They also discuss his upcoming marriage to his Russian bride and why that's a smart move politically. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST...2017-04-0557 min
Lost in America#25: Jeremy Pinsly and Joe Gerics - Drinking Chinese LiquorDrink along with Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Michael Ira Kalpan (@MiKaplan11) as they host comedians Joe Gerics and Jeremy Pinsly (www.jeremypinsly.com) in a Chinese drinking episode. Turner brings traditional Chinese spirits and mixed drinks to the studio for the guys to try out, rate and enjoy. To drink along prepare Chivas Regal whisky, red wine, tequila, baijiu, huangjiu, coke and sprite. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-03-291h 04
Lost in America#17: Turner Sparks & Michael Ira Kaplan Lose Their MindsIn their last week apart before Turner returns to New York, Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) release a bonus episode they recorded in early January. Kaplan talks about losing his computer at a Syracuse basketball game and Turner talks about going to church in China vs. America. This episode is brought to you by Ense, available in the APP Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising...2017-02-0134 min
Lost in America#15: Lost In China - Live at the Kung Fu Komedy ClubWith Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) on assignment, Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) heads to Shanghai, China to do a joint pod with Andy Curtain (@AndyCurtain) and Kent Kedl of the Stuck In The Middle podcast. This episode is recorded live at the Kung Fu Komedy Club, and is sponsored by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2017-01-1856 min
Lost in America#15: Lost In China - Live at the Kung Fu Komedy ClubWith Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) on assignment, Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) heads to Shanghai, China to do a joint pod with Andy Curtain (@AndyCurtain) and Kent Kedl of the Stuck In The Middle podcast. This episode is recorded live at the Kung Fu Komedy Club, and is sponsored by Ense, available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https...2017-01-1856 min
Lost in America#11: Sarah Harte, Gus Tate and Married in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by going on rants that make no sense before bringing in their first couple. Comedian Gus Tate (www.GusTateComedy.com) and his Australian bride Sarah Harte talk about their immigration from Hong Kong and their wedding at City Hall in New York. Later Kaplan and Turner lead a group debate over whether the Aussie who punched the kangaroo in the face should be in jail. This episode is brought to you by Ense, Available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support...2016-12-2159 min
Lost in America#11: Sarah Harte, Gus Tate and Married in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by going on rants that make no sense before bringing in their first couple. Comedian Gus Tate (www.GusTateComedy.com) and his Australian bride Sarah Harte talk about their immigration from Hong Kong and their wedding at City Hall in New York. Later Kaplan and Turner lead a group debate over whether the Aussie who punched the kangaroo in the face should be in jail. This episode is brought to you by Ense, Available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8
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Lost in AmericaUsama Siddiquee & Millennials in America l 10Hosts Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by recounting Turner's appearance on "Kennedy" on Fox Business and then give advice on how to beat up Santa Claus during SantaCon. Later they bring in comedian Usama Siddiquee (@UsamaBinLaughin) to teach the guys on how to act like a millennial. This episode is fizz, and brought to you by Ense, available in the app store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides...2016-12-141h 01
Lost in America#10: Usama Siddiquee and Millennials in AmericaHosts Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) start by recounting Turner's appearance on "Kennedy" on Fox Business and then give advice on how to beat up Santa Claus during SantaCon. Later they bring in comedian Usama Siddiquee (@UsamaBinLaughin) to teach the guys on how to act like a millennial. This episode is fizz, and brought to you by Ense, available in the app store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2016-12-141h 01
Lost in America#9: Sir Michael Ira Kaplan and Disney World in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) decide that they have had too many guests recently that blah blah blah. This week, no guest! Things get ugly quickly when Turner pitches Kaplan the idea of a ham/ no turkey Thanksgiving, and Kaplan shares his controversial views on Disney World after his family trip to the Magic Kingdom. Strap in, these two let loose. This episode is sponsored by Ense. Available in the APP store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST...2016-12-0759 min
Lost in America#9: Sir Michael Ira Kaplan and Disney World in AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) decide that they have had too many guests recently that blah blah blah. This week, no guest! Things get ugly quickly when Turner pitches Kaplan the idea of a ham/ no turkey Thanksgiving, and Kaplan shares his controversial views on Disney World after his family trip to the Magic Kingdom. Strap in, these two let loose. This episode is sponsored by Ense. Available in the APP store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2016-12-0759 min
Lost in America#8: Screenwriter Michael H. Weber and Being Lost in Lost In AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) have longtime friend and screenwriter Michael H. Weber (@ThisIsWeber) on the podcast to teach Turner, and possibly Kaplan, about life in America. Weber is responsible for writing such screenplays as 500 Days of Summer, The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns and upcoming films The Masterpiece and Our Souls at Night.
The guys get to the meat of the episode when Kaplan and Weber square off in a one-on-one debate to convince Turner they know more about American culture than their opponent when it comes to topics like tipping in restaurants, beards...2016-11-3057 min
Lost in America#8: Screenwriter Michael H. Weber and Being Lost in Lost In AmericaTurner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) have longtime friend and screenwriter Michael H. Weber (@ThisIsWeber) on the podcast to teach Turner, and possibly Kaplan, about life in America. Weber is responsible for writing such screenplays as 500 Days of Summer, The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns and upcoming films The Masterpiece and Our Souls at Night.
The guys get to the meat of the episode when Kaplan and Weber square off in a one-on-one debate to convince Turner they know more about American culture than their opponent when it comes to topics like tipping in restaurants, beards...2016-11-3057 min
Lost in America#7: Audrey Murray and Dating in America (Part 2)Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) begin by talking about the brutal attack they have been subjected to on their Itunes reviews page. Once they get over that incident, Turner describes an eventful 5 minutes he had recently on the streets of The East Village and then they bring in their guest, comedian Audrey Murray (@ACMwrites), to talk about her experience dating Russians, Americans and hopefully Chinese. This episode is sponsored by Ense, available in the APP Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/do...2016-11-231h 05
Lost in America#7: Audrey Murray and Dating in America (Part 2)Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) begin by talking about the brutal attack they have been subjected to on their Itunes reviews page. Once they get over that incident, Turner describes an eventful 5 minutes he had recently on the streets of The East Village and then they bring in their guest, comedian Audrey Murray (@ACMwrites), to talk about her experience dating Russians, Americans and hopefully Chinese. This episode is sponsored by Ense, available in the APP Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and...2016-11-231h 05
Lost in America#6: Pod Lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. and The Law in AmericaComedian Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) begin by reviewing Turner's first ever visit to America's heartland; a Whole Foods in Manhattan. Next the guys welcome their lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. who scares the living hell out of them by adding up the amount of money the podcast is costing them in potential legal fees. This episode is sponsored by Ense available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2016-11-161h 01
Lost in America#6: Pod Lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. and The Law in AmericaComedian Turner Sparks (@TurnerBSparks) and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan (@MiKaplan11) begin by reviewing Turner's first ever visit to America's heartland; a Whole Foods in Manhattan. Next the guys welcome their lawyer Blue Shirt Esq. who scares the living hell out of them by adding up the amount of money the podcast is costing them in potential legal fees. This episode is sponsored by Ense available in the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ense/id1136044148?mt=8Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/2016-11-161h 01
Lost in America#5: Des Bishop - Famous in IrelandTurner Sparks and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan open by lamenting the negative press they are receiving everywhere, from their lawyer Blue Shirt to commenters on their Itunes reviews. They then welcome Irish-American comedian Des Bishop to talk about his life as an Irish celebrity and his time filming a television show and hanging out with Turner in China.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lost-in-america/donations2016-11-0858 min
Lost in America#5: Des Bishop - Famous in IrelandTurner Sparks and Sir Michael Ira Kaplan open by lamenting the negative press they are receiving everywhere, from their lawyer Blue Shirt to commenters on their Itunes reviews. They then welcome Irish-American comedian Des Bishop to talk about his life as an Irish celebrity and his time filming a television show and hanging out with Turner in China.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code LOST for a great deal: https://www.gaiaprovides.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2016-11-0858 min