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George Washington’s Badass Cousin You’ve Never Heard Of | Unsubscribe Podcast Ep 289

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Hosted by The Fat Electrician

1h 45m
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Summary

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The hosts of the Unsubscribe Podcast, joined by guests, cover a wide-ranging conversation touching on politics, history, submarine warfare, and pop culture. The episode features stories about George Washington's badass cousin Billy Washington, who fought in major Revolutionary War battles and engaged in legendary duels on horseback, as well as WWII submarine commander Eugene Fluckey. Along the way, the speakers discuss campaign financing politics, veteran organization controversies, movie reboots, and the absurdity of internet misinformation.

  • Billy Washington and his men successfully forced a loyalist stronghold to surrender without firing a shot by using a cleverly disguised Quaker gun made from a burned pine tree. 1:21:41
  • World War Two submarine commander Eugene Fluckey and his crew managed to land ashore and blow up an enemy train with an IED. 1:31:59
  • Submarines during World War Two were strictly volunteer-only due to the immense danger of diesel-powered underwater operations. 1:33:13

Chapters

  1. 0:00
  2. 1:21
    Podcast Intro and Host Banter

    The hosts kick off the episode with playful introductions, playful insults, and a brief rundown of the show’s format.

  3. 2:00
    Jane Fonda Endorsement Controversy

    The hosts discuss Katie’s endorsement by Jane Fonda, exploring anti‑veteran sentiments and the political implications.

  4. 8:00
    Movie and Pop Culture Tangents

    The hosts veer into an extended discussion of films, comics, and pop culture, sharing opinions and anecdotes.

  5. 12:00
    Veteran‑Focused Political Commentary

    Returning to politics, they analyze campaign finance, PACs, and the influence of out‑of‑state donors on veteran candidates.

  6. 13:13
    VFW Experience and Funding Debate

    They recount a VFW visit, debate the organization’s funding practices, and critique the VFW’s political influence.

  7. 14:00
    Closing Reflections and Future Episodes

    The episode wraps up with reflections on veteran issues, upcoming content, and a teaser for the next episode.

  8. 32:06
    StopBox Promotion and Product Demo

    A brief sponsor segment for StopBox, highlighting its safety features and offering a discount code.

  9. 47:46
    Podcast Intro and Ad Read

    Hosts kick off the episode with a brief introduction and an ad read for a nicotine pouch product.

  10. 56:37
    Bank Wire Transfer and Money Talk

    The hosts share a funny anecdote about receiving a mysterious bank wire transfer and discuss the podcast's revenue model.

  11. 1:00:00
    Protein Diet and Rotisserie Chicken Experiment

    A humorous segment where the hosts experiment with a protein-rich diet using rotisserie chicken and other unconventional food items.

  12. 1:16:59
    Billy Washington Historical Story

    A detailed retelling of Billy Washington’s role in the American Revolution, including battles and personal anecdotes.

  13. 1:35:04
    Alien Conspiracy and Area 51 Tale

    The hosts dive into a wild story about aliens, Area 51, and government conspiracies, blending humor with speculation.

Highlights

  • 1:16:54

    Billy Washington's Revolutionary War Battlesstory

    The guest explains how George Washington's cousin Billy Washington fought fiercely from Harlem Heights to Trenton, eventually becoming a prominent dragoon commander.

  • 1:22:06

    The Quaker Gun Deceptionstrategy

    Faced with a fortified loyalist plantation, Billy Washington's men shaved down a pine tree and burned it to look like a cannon, tricking the enemy into surrendering.

  • 1:23:58

    Sword Fight at Cowpensstory

    Billy Washington chased down his British rival Bannister Tarleton at the Battle of Cowpens, resulting in a dramatic sword fight and a severed hand.

  • 1:31:21

    Blowing Up an Enemy Trainstory

    WWII submarine commander Eugene Fluckey sent a small raiding party ashore in Japan to plant an IED under railroad tracks, successfully blowing up a locomotive.

  • 1:33:13

    Submarine Service Volunteeringdata

    Despite the military draft, submarine service during World War Two was strictly volunteer-only because of the extreme danger involved.

Quotes

  • “Ultra is the ultimate guilt‑free pouch, delivering instant energy, mental clarity, and boost mood without nicotine, sugar, or calories.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:55
  • “Instead of a pre‑workout, I tried the Ultra and it lasted through the entire workout.”
    Unnamed speaker · 48:51
  • “Quitting is hard, especially when you look so cool smoking vape.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:01:18
  • “I've never looked at a rotisserie chicken and been like, can I cut some time off this?”
    The Fat Electrician · 50:39
  • “We don't need the jingle twice.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:10:45
  • “I wish I had half of your confidence. Uh, actually it's David Kresh, Zach.”
    The Fat Electrician · 1:37:19
  • “Do you know how mad I'm gonna be if I find out the government's been sitting on UFOs for 50 years and they're mad at me because the barrel on my shotgun's an inch too short?”
    The Fat Electrician · 1:38:15
  • “It is crazy to think that the podcast has hit a level to where misinformation can be spread.”
    The Fat Electrician · 1:38:39
  • “I feel like you fuckers have bigger problems.”
    The Fat Electrician · 1:38:24
  • Poncho Outdoors 14:47–16:58
  • StopBox 31:45–32:51
  • takeultra.com 49:04–49:13
  • fume 1:02:01–1:02:29
  • theperfectjean.nyc 1:16:19–1:16:35
  • S.D. Lauder 1:43:40–1:44:04

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Transcript

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19,086 words · 6 speakers

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Topics

  • VFW
  • Priceline
  • Texas
  • Waco
  • Burbank
  • San Antonio
  • S.T. Lauder

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