Inviting "Losers and Suckers" to Your Birthday Party
The John Fugelsang Podcast
Crossover Media Group
4.9 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 16 June 2025
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
John discusses California Senator Alex Padilla being cuffed and forcibly removed from a press conference being held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He also talks about the big Trump birthday parade with troops and tanks honoring the draft dodger. Then, he interviews author Rob Edwards about his new book "Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls" which is the first in a series of four comic books culminating in a groundbreaking graphic novel. It's the gripping tale of Smalls' daring escape from slavery and ventures beyond, exploring the extraordinary acts of heroism and resilience that defined his legacy. From his audacious theft of a Confederate steamship to his fearless confrontations on enemy territory, Smalls' story is a testament to courage, determination, and foresight. Then finally, John jokes with TV's Frank Conniff about music, TV shows, the massive "No Kings" protest, and Trump's birthday celebration.
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| 1:03.1 | This is the John Fuglesang podcast. |
| 1:10.2 | Series XM progress. I'm John Fuglesang. Very special show tonight. Very special show tonight. |
| 1:15.1 | Rob Edwards will be here to talk about the incredible story of Robert Smalls, who was an American slave, who managed to secretly hijack and commandeer a Confederate ship. and that was just the beginning of his adventures. |
| 1:28.8 | It's a new graphic novel series. |
| 1:30.4 | He's the guy who wrote the script for The Princess and the Frog for Disney. |
| 1:33.1 | Very excited to have him here tonight. |
| 1:35.3 | Frank Conniff, we'll be here. |
| 1:37.4 | We have a lot to get to. |
| 1:39.5 | It was a crazy week. |
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