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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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It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico

#26 trending · Politics

the guys break down James Talarico’s latest controversies, Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to the Soros family, and Mary Peltola’s campaign messaging! Plus Fun Time Friday deliver

Oct 2
1 h 17 min

This is Why Iran is Endorsing Democrats + DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin

Ruthless breaks down Iran’s push to influence the midterms and the latest on its economy and oil supply, King of the Hill returns, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin join

Oct 1
1 h 24 min

What Are Republican’s Chances in November? + Sen. Ted Cruz Joins the Fellas

The Guys breaks down the midterm battlefield, from the biggest Senate, governor, and House races to polling and ad spending, while Sen. Ted Cruz joins the progrum to disc

Sep 30
1 h 38 min

Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects

The midterm fight heats up as the progrum breaks down the Senate battle over data centers, Trump’s push on AI and American manufacturing, and Democrats’ Hasan Piker probl

Sep 29
1 h 24 min

Another Dem Scandal as Alaska’s Peltola Staff Abuses Surface

Mary Peltola’s campaign turmoil takes center stage, Lauren Boebert faces a disputed ethics complaint, and Kyrsten Sinema’s affair saga gets even messier. Plus, Fun Time

Sep 25
1 h 08 min

Kamala Swoops in to Help El-Sayed as More Campaign Questions Surface

The fellas break down Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico’s latest controversies, the state of the biggest Senate races, alarming new polling on political violence, and a w

Sep 24
1 h 14 min

New Election, Old Playbook: AI is Democrats Latest Fake ‘Crisis’

Ruthless breaks down the Democrats’ growing war on AI and data centers, Hasan Piker’s disastrous Axios interview, and some wild stories involving a Todd Helton statue, a

Sep 22
1 h 15 min

Newsom's Embarrassing Primary Plot Revealed As Democrats Scramble to Position for 2028

Gavin Newsom talks 2028, AOC jumps into the Macklemore controversy, Sydney Sweeney sends the media into another meltdown, and Yankees legend Mark Teixeira joins the progr

Sep 18
1 h 19 min

Talarico’s Shocking Behavior Makes Voters Suspicious

James Talarico’s record comes under the microscope as he describes his "favorite drag queen", Trump’s midterm cash blitz ramps up, plus Sen. Jon Husted, OPM Director Scot

Sep 17
1 h 29 min

Is the Tide Turning? Republicans Dominate Democrats in Campaign Spending

Republicans unleash a massive midterm spending blitz as Democrats scramble to outrun their records, plus the progrum joins Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas to talk football, the

Sep 15
1 h 11 min

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

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 46 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 21 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 10 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 08 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 19 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 17 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 18 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 24 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 31 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 16 min

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Chart positions

Where Ruthless Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 5, 2026).

#45 ▼ 5 News US
#13 ▲ 1 Politics US

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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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