Lost in America

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Stand-Up #162

Why does the President of Belarus always imprison his political opponents? What does the UAE-Israel Deal mean for the Arab World?  Comedians Turner Sparks and Michael Ira Kaplan turn comics stationed around the globe into embedded reporters so you can know what's really going on.

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  • Karen Ron
    So Smart!
    Such a great podcast. I just found it and love these guys
  • Tug R
    Are humans mammals?
    Listen to this podcast and find out the answer to this and other questions that have mystified mankind for generations! Legit funny guys and well worth a listen.
  • JaredHoc
    They asked for a review
    So here you go
  • Paco in EDH
    Great Show
    Love these guys! Kap and Turner keep the laughs coming on Live From the Bunker and provide the best world news on earth right here on Lost In America. If you don’t like it, get lost.
  • rwunope
    Would be better if they had opposing views
    Way to left leaning and seems they support tyrannical governments.
  • Don Vïctor
    Decent so far
    Just heard their Ecuador podcast with Ari after Ari dropped the fact that he was in Ecuador on Bert’s podcast the other day. Anyway, I left the country in 2013 so am seriously out of the loop post Correa. Their assessment was pretty spot on, caught me up quick and these guys come across as worldly and savvy. They asked some good questions. Really enjoyed the episode and I’ll be checking some more out.
  • SeanfromTwitter
    Top Entertainment
    Love this Podcast! Amazing comedy, brutally honest which makes it even more funny lol. If you enjoy learning about what happens overseas, outside of the USA, Take a Listen !!!
  • Benji L.
    Great podcast!
    Turner and Michael are awesome!
  • YoMamma!
    False institutional advertising
    Contrary to the name of their network Mordecai and Sparks are hilarious idiots
  • Daniklr1111
    If I had friends...
    I imagine this is what it feels like to hang out with smart, funny friends. My new fave!
  • tbird7001
    Laughter during crazy times!
    Need a laugh? Tune in to Turner
  • AggieAjanec
    Great Pod!
    Informative and funny! Love this podcast!
  • mscolt
    International politics 101
    I love the new format of the podcast. After I listen to the daily Al Jazeera news update your guests have been able to fill in the blanks for me (or dumb down the historical info I never learned in school). I’ve been now able to communicate with my husband who reads the New York Times...and say, “I heard in my podcast that...” or “my friend who’s from Egypt said...” priceless.
  • WimInSeattle
    International coverage rocks!
    Guys! Thanks for returning to the international coverage. American comedians who (or have) traveled abroad and comedians from other countries, they’re all great! The small-city origins of American comedians was ok, lived there, done that, wanna forget about about the places, but the international coverage makes me smile and inspires me. (Dunno if Palle listened to the Swedish segment, but he would definitely agree those with Viking blood scare covid away! LOL!) All the best, Bill in Seattle
  • Izzy014
    Love this
    This podcast is making these weird and uncertain times somewhat bearable. Awesome podcast definitely check it out!!!
  • absolutefan123
    Great pod
    Love listening on my way to work! Keep it up 😎
  • thewelllady
    Irish girl
    Love this so much! I am currently lost in America and this pod is getting me through the quarantine! ♥️
  • ariyar123
    Not good
    It’s very lost
  • OkieLane
    Come on We got a guy they let on stage at the Fryers
    A great way to widdle away the hours, and not think about the drudgery of life
  • JBKessel
    Podcasts
    Each week seems to get better. They have a new guest each week so the show seems to stay fresh. It's to bad that's Kaplan had to have a heart attack but this was the best podcast yet. It was both informative and funny. They kept a very serious subject very funny. It's always interesting to have someone give first hand information. They make a good pair of give and take on the air.
  • BigSwingingRichard
    Alt middle 4 Evah
    First time reviewer... long time listener of the pod... I’m loving the “Alt Middle” political commentary that has evolved as a central point on the pod, taking aim at hilarious one issue voter points, rolling them in turner/kap jam, and throwing them down on the decks with no regard for haters! Keep it up! Congrats on 100 episodes! #altmiddle
  • CloseSchaef
    Turner and Kaplan are the best
    The concept for this podcast is so good that I wish I had thought of it. Solid guest lineup and great hosting.
  • D Fralick
    Big fan of the Pod
    Turner and Kap are absolutely hilarious, I could listen to them debate for hours. Love the banter guys- keep up the good work!
  • jonesrooy
    Fantastic podcast - funny and honest
    I am a huge fan of Lost in America! The hosts are great, and I think the topic is super important. At a time when the country is divided and everything is tense, I especially love that it's about trying to understand the US from a holistic, loving, and fun place. We are a weird country, and these two are our perfect guides!
  • Andrew Miller la90210
    Get 'Lost'
    Listen to this. Do it now!
  • Lil Li K
    Surprised!!!
    I have to say I'm very surprised the pod got to episode 50! I really only thought it would last for a couple weeks/episodes. Just thought it was a fun little experiment, didn't realize it was so intense! But I'm a big fan of course! :)
  • bartforpahl
    Great perspective
    Turner and Kaplan bring an interesting point of view of what is american. Each podcast shows the two of them finding their groove. Anyone that has lived abrod should listen. Love it!!
  • ace penga
    Hilarious!!!
    Great stuff by real pros! MORE COWBELL!! And deaaron roots!! And bring back Tyler sparks - he was the best guest EVER.
  • 77drg77
    I feel like a stranger here too. . .
    Kaplan - drop that knowledge!!!
  • Captain Edelstein
    because I have learned to love my beautiful voice
    i love this pod! everyone who likes to laugh should subscribe at once!
  • noahklausman
    Hilarious!!
    Such a funny show. Kaplan is the sex symbol of our generation.
  • JKsonic
    But seriously...
    This pod just feals real. It flows well, and captures a comfortable comedic conversation between two good friends.... shins... ouch. Lost in America... great.
  • Bdenaex
    Very entertaining!
    Great dynamic between these two and the guests they have on each week; I find myself cracking up almost every episode. The premise of the show makes you look at everyday accepted cultural norms in a different light. The Hanukkah and Halloween episodes both were hilarious.
  • SergVNYC36
    Lost in their sultry voices
    These guys are the real MVP's. Both guys pod hard
  • Paul J, NC
    You can’t go home again
    For some reason the story of an American who returned home after 12 years living in China really speaks to me. Great podcast. Funny. Good chemistry and flow between the hosts.
  • Podmentator
    Hilarious and getting better and better.
    These guys are hysterical and have good chemistry. The most recent podcast with their lawyer was great and I highly recommend!
  • Tyrizzler
    Funny and Fresh
    This podcast appropriately balances humor with real life experience with perspectives from the co-host after his return from a decade outside the US. This fresh perspective and comedic take on the America around us is refreshing. The alternating paradigms between the hosts and guests bring a new look at the entire world around us and a great opportunity to tune out by tuning in.
  • Simergh
    Be wary of 5 star reviews
    After listening to a few episodes I can safely tell my friends it was "meh". The multiple 5 star reviews hyped this up more than it deserved. If you're going to listen to a funny podcast on your commute download Nerdist or You made it weird. Besides being funny those two podcasts don't spend an inordinate amount of time promoting their various social media outlets.
  • JTC5080
    Great job!!!
    Loving this new podcast. Time well spent! Nice work.
  • AWdetroit
    Someone's blowing a whistle..
    ..How you know it's about to get crazy. Great story telling and topic transitions to keep you entertained with hilarious stories about life adventures. Update 11/4: After multiple episodes the guys are hilarious, but I'm not sure if you should be allowed to play music for an audience if you've been out of the US for 12 years. Terrible soundtrack (or is it a Sacramento issue?).
  • Scvg12
    Killing It
    Tune in and listen up, chief. TS and the squad kill it. Funny stuff.
  • AudreyM93
    I agree with the Honest Tea rep
    Two funny guys with interesting lives talking about how weird America is. Check it out!
  • BillyBush2020
    locker room talk for nice people
    As another ex-expat (repat?) I find it interesting and even therapeutic to hear Turner bounce observations off someone who actually knows how to be an adult in America. I would definitely recommend this podcast to anyone else who feels like they've been out of the country too long.
  • Fresh Double A
    Podcast Review
    Solid. Funny. Quality.
  • binx212
    THE BEST
    there is literally nothing i hate more than someone asking me to listen to a podcast! so know i was not thrilled when sent this link by *multiple friends*. after listening, i have to say... this is the best weekly recording of two people speaking i have ever heard! seriously, so funny, interesting, real and smart. i love these guys!!
  • The real TS
    Two of the funniest guys
    Most comedians' podcasts are trying too hard to be funny but this one sounds like a conversation between two friends at a bar and you want to be sitting with them. I love the Lost in America segment as an expat who also wonders why some things just don't make sense in the US. Their reactions to the news are also pretty funny. The only thing I would change is for the podcasts to come out more quickly!
  • Bradical Swells
    Number One Chinese Import!
    All the funny, no random bad smells. T in USA!
  • Lambergenius
    Good job turner
    Turner figured out how to use the interwebs! I'm so proud of you. Also, the podcast is a good listen. Had me laughing the whole way through.
  • Mini Kaplan
    Funniest guys I know!
    Love this podcast! Two of the funniest guys I know and you get to hear great stories that span multiple topics
  • Jakemon82
    Awesome new podcast
    Great podcast with interesting pairing of perspectives with Turner's 12 years in China and Kaplan's work in the movie industry. Looking forward to the next episode.
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