

Ruthless Podcast
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 30min
Field of Memes: Iowa Winners and Losers
The fellas welcome Smug back from a long and arduous return journey from Iowa. Sec. Austin asks a 911 operator for "subtlety." And Gabe Kaminsky Joins the Progrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 2024 • 2h 59min
Ruthless LIVE! Iowa Caucus Night
Join the fellas for interviews with campaign strategists, live results and Smug on the ground in Iowa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 2024 • 2h 23min
Countdown to Iowa
The podcast discusses the upcoming Iowa caucuses, troubles at Dunkin Donuts, and the importance of credit unions. They also analyze the absence of Donald Trump from debates, challenges in Republican fundraising, and the use of BLM for MAGA. The hosts reminisce about Thirsty Burns bar, debate the use of explicit language, and discuss the government shutdown. They explore border confusion, a lawsuit against Dunkin Donuts, and the 'King of the Hill' game. The podcast also covers the history of Fox and Friends, the racial legacy, media coverage of Hunter Biden, food preferences, and challenges faced in loving soccer.

Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 27min
Who’s in charge? SecDef goes AWOL
The US Secretary of Defense went AWOL, causing a lack of leadership in the military. The podcast discusses the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization and the impact on national security. They also explore rumors and speculation surrounding the upcoming Iowa caucuses and touch on controversial topics such as free sex change surgeries in California's healthcare system. The hosts also share amusing anecdotes and promotional content.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
Victory: Harvard President Finally Resigns
Discussion on the resignation of Harvard's President and media coverage. Defense of DEI despite plagiarism. Media manipulation surrounding Harvard scandal. Blocking access to Epstein's flight logs. Victory of the conservative movement. Rama Sama campaign and authenticity. Strategies to stop a blue whale. Controversial statements and intense discussions on various topics.

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 18min
Ruthless Q&A Part II
A lively Q&A session in the Ruthless Variety Progrum, featuring topics like chaotic entertainment on Southwest flights, the importance of research in voting, reintroducing public humiliation, lessons from victories and defeats, pitfalls in commodity trading, unexpected deliveries and giraffe fighting techniques, Trump's strategy in 2016, and Jim Harbaugh's impact in college football.

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 6min
Ruthless Q&A Part I
The hosts engage in a humorous Q&A session covering topics like animal fighting and politics. They discuss a hypothetical Italian vs Irish fight and share the origins of their media company. They joke about ways to capture each other and express their dissatisfaction with domestic airlines. They explore their diverse interests in fantasy and discuss the constraints of their high school schedules.

Dec 26, 2023 • 48min
Ruthless 2023 Awards Show!
This podcast features the hosts selecting winners for the Ruthless Awards. Topics include credit card rewards, worst take of the year, absurd tweets, Biden's economy, RFK Jr.'s political comeback, anti-vaxxer movement, sanctions on Russian oil, Person of the Year, and reflections on disturbing content and courage.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 30min
Rocky Mountain high: CO Court Tries To Ban Trump
Colorado Supreme Court's effort to ban Trump from 2024 ballot discussed. Legal battles and political influence examined. Dramatic reading of graphic Gibson transcript requested. Challenges of parenting and falsely claimed viral video discussed. Debate on Trump's appeal and authoritarianism. Court case on Trump's eligibility and interview with Judge Calabrese. Role of conducting in a musical performance explored.

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 57min
Decency Is On The Ballot
This podcast covers a range of interesting topics, including a sex scandal in the Senate, Nikki Haley's impact in New Hampshire, the importance of investigative reporting, and suspicious financial transactions involving Joe Biden and his son. The hosts also discuss the success of their Christmas goods sales, unfair treatment of sweatshop workers, and the impact of Southwest Airlines flight cancellations. They express frustration with the media's lack of curiosity and discuss corruption and the economic importance of the bourbon trail in Kentucky.