Ruthless Podcast A Very Ruthless Festivus
Dec 23, 2025
Celebrate Festivus with a whirlwind of personal and political grievances! The hosts debate whether nachos are a culinary delight or an overhyped scheme. There's passionate discussion on NFL tech changes and oversized burgers that are impossible to eat. Political ad disclaimers take a hit for being theatrical. The absurdity of Democrats mimicking TikTok culture is critiqued, alongside a bold assessment of military action in Iran. Plus, brace for feats of strength and a viral bravery clip featuring a zookeeper and a bear!
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Festivus As A Political Comedy Tool
- Festivus provides a flexible framework to air cultural and political grievances in a comedic format.
- The hosts use the tradition to surface both small annoyances and larger policy concerns for listeners.
Chains Out, Digital Measure In
- John Ashbrook recounts his gripe about the NFL ditching chains for digital first-down measurements.
- He frames the change as a loss of tradition and imprecision masked as 'progress.'
Prioritize Dangerous Border Crossers
- Ashbrook worries the administration prioritizes deportation numbers over removing potentially dangerous nonâMexican entrants.
- The hosts debate prioritization and bandwidth constraints when enforcing immigration law.