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Ruthless Podcast

by 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.

Latest episodes

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Trump Dominates Democrats + Stars Shine at Midterm Convention > Sen. McCormick, Sen. Thune, Sec. Burgum & more

#37 trending · Politics

The fellas are at the historic Midterm Convention with Trump’s biggest moments and conversations with Sens. Dave McCormick and John Thune, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum,

Sep 11
1 h 51 min

Will The RNC Convention Make the Difference in November?

Ruthless hits the Midterm Convention in Dallas to break down the fight for Congress, Trump’s strategy to turn out voters, and the biggest Senate battlegrounds, with Sean

Sep 10
1 h 25 min

Republican's Plan to WIN the Midterms + Meta President Dina Powell McCormick

The midterms kick into high gear as Ruthless breaks down the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention and the key Senate battlegrounds, while Meta President Dina Powell McCorm

Sep 8
1 h 14 min

Hunter Biden is Gay? Dem Candidate’s Criminal Past + Canada Memes w/ Alex Brueswitz

Alex Bruesewitz joins the progrum to break down the trials and tribulations of Democrats, the midterm fight and the influencer economy, while Canada’s meme war heats up,

Sep 4
1 h 12 min

Talarico's Skeletons Come Out of the Closet

James Talarico’s radical record on Texas energy comes back to haunt him, while Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All and Kathryn Burgum joins the progrum to share her po

Sep 3
1 h 23 min

Not Radical Enough? Will the DSA Stop AOC in 2028?

The DSA’s growing power sparks a socialist civil war over AOC’s future, while the progrum breaks down the staggering cost of the left’s agenda, Chinese influence behind t

Sep 1
1 h 21 min

Where's Schumer? Did Chuck Schumer Leave the Country in the Middle of an Election?

Ruthless breaks down rumors of Chuck Schumer’s whereabouts, the Democrats’ growing socialist problem, some wild Fun Time Friday stories, and a great interview with New Ha

Aug 28
1 h 17 min

Why Hasan Piker is Suddenly a Problem for Democrats

Josh, Smug, and John break down Democrats’ sudden attempts to distance themselves from Hasan Piker, and cover Abdul El-Sayed’s mounting campaign problems. Plus, Undersec

Aug 27
1 h 28 min

Spoiled & Roiled: Rich Kid Socialists Exposed as Hypocrites

More absurd socialist hypocrisy, the fellas breakdown the midterm landscape, and JD Vance’s growing role on the campaign trail. Plus, an incredible interview with Tunne

Aug 25
1 h 35 min

Swalwell’s ‘Fang Fang’ Bust Exposed: FBI Raids Congressman’s Home

Swalwell’s Fang Fang scandal gets even worse as the FBI seizes his devices and raids his home. The DSA is having a bad week, Kyrsten Sinema’s affair hits the courtroom,

Aug 21
1 h 20 min

Why Democrats Can’t Control ‘Woke 2’

Democrats’ “Woke 1” is getting crushed by a new socialist insurgency; the so called "woke 2." Meanwhile the media runs cover for an Democrat led Alaska election scheme

Aug 20
1 h 29 min

Democrats Are A Broke, Woke, Joke: But Are We Losing to THIS?

The Democrats are radical, out of money and failing to coalesce ahead of the midterms, but Republicans face their own warning signs in the polls. Are Republicans really

Aug 18
1 h 23 min

Why Democrats Are Nervous About the Election

Fun Time Friday brings Dr. Luke Thompson to the progrum to break down Democratic Party infighting, Abdul El-Sayed’s resurfaced videos, the media’s reaction to an Iranian

Aug 14
1 h 13 min

Socialism IMPLODES in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Democrats narrowly stop DSA candidate Francesca Hong while Peggy Flanagan cruises to victory in Minnesota. The fellas breaks down the socialist movement’s evolv

Aug 13
1 h 13 min

DSA Candidates Try (and Fail) to Appear Moderate Ahead of the Midterms

Democrats try to repackage the woke agenda as Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All, while the crew digs into radical rent-control activists, taxpayer-funded nonprofit a

Aug 11
1 h 12 min

Talarico’s Flame Burns Bright for Lib voters, Will it Be Enough in Texas?

It's Fun Time Friday! Josh, Smug, Michael, and John roast James Talarico, react to Trump's latest one-liners, laugh through the week's funniest political moments, debate

Aug 7
1 h 08 min

Socialists Defeat Democrats: Now It’s USA vs. DSA

A huge victory for the Socialists over the Democrats in Michigan. November is now the DSA vs. the USA. In this episode, the Democrat party's sharp move to the left af

Aug 6
1 h 18 min

Democrat Civil War Explodes in Michigan: DSA v DNC

The fellas break down Michigan's pivotal Senate primary, the Democrat Party's leftward shift, whether the DSA is reshaping the 2026 midterms, and what it all means for Re

Aug 4
1 h 29 min

FAKE: Talarico Facade Starts to Crumble

The fellas break down James Talarico's "authentic Texan" act unraveling after his campaign ad featured a rental truck, sleuths dig up his Fauci action figure Christmas tw

Jul 31
1 h 14 min

Is Fauci Going to Prison?

The fellas discuss Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, debate what accountability should look like after COVID, discuss the leg

Jul 30
1 h 28 min

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Ever since the passing of Rush Limbaugh, it has been a re-enactment of the Trail of Tears to find even tolerable ambient listening in the right-of-center space. Thank God for the Ruthless Variety Progrum, especially Smug, who truly should have his own three-hour show to hold forth on the state of affairs each weekday. I arrive home, cook dinner for my family, kiss my pregnant wife and bundle of children goodnight, and go smoke a couple of cheeky Camel ciggies and savor the Progrum while hitting a few hundred putts on the putting mat in my garage to whittle my handicap down a stroke or two. Like the Rush Limbaugh Show, this show is a signal of fine taste, a respectable lifestyle choice, and I apologize to absolutely nobody for relishing its joyful irreverence.

oldsouledtory · Aug 2026

This progrum is so fun, relevant and refreshing!!! The fellas are extremely knowledgeable and bring a fresh perspective to politics. And I laugh out loud a lot!!!

CB CJB · Jun 2026

I absolutely love this podcast! Not only do I learn so much but laughing out loud on my daily walks makes getting out there to get some exercise an absolute pleasure! Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained!

csutter1963 · May 2026

I’m a frequent listener, and I love the content but the over the top laughing as loud as you possibly can and that cringeworthy cackle every 10 seconds after anybody says anything even if it’s not funny at all has got me turning off. please restrict that to a tolerable level. Thanks

Parke 1 · May 2026

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