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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.

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Midterm Mayhem: It Gets Worse for Ilhan Omar, MN Senate Candidate's Extremism Exposed

#35 trending · Politics

It’s Fun Time Friday on the Ruthless Variety Program, and the fellas are working hard. Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook open with Ilhan Om

Oct 23
56 min

How Low Will El-Sayed Go To Win The Black Vote? Abdul's Shameless Pandering.

Ruthless takes on Abdul El-Sayed’s awkward attempts to win over Detroit voters and the controversy surrounding his past academic research.  Plus, the “progrum” breaks do

Oct 22
1 h 03 min

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Midterms Update

Ruthless breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the midterm elections, from shifting Senate polls in Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia to the latest

Oct 21
1 h 02 min

Anarchy in France is the Future Democrats Want for America

Ruthless breaks down the violent riots sweeping France, the rise of Democratic Socialists in America, and the international left-wing networks fueling the chaos. Plus,

Oct 20
1 h 05 min

Talarico’s CNN Townhall Goes Off the Rails

Fun Time Friday takes aim at James Talarico’s controversial abortion comments, his mysterious campaign absence, and his uncanny imitation of Barack Obama.  Plus, MS NOW’

Oct 16
43 min

Democrats Tried to Hide Hasan Piker, But He Won't Go Away

Ruthless breaks down Hasan Piker’s disastrous interview, Trump and JD Vance hitting the campaign trail, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Adam Kinzinger and Jo

Oct 15
1 h 14 min

The Early Vote Totals Are Not What You Expect: Midterm Update

What do the early votes tell us about Republicans' chances in November? Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and Flori

Oct 14
1 h 00 min

Is This The End For Ilhan Omar? Feds Raid Congresswoman's House

Is this the end for Ilhan Omar? The Ruthless Progrum breaks down the reported federal immigration fraud investigation, Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood controversy, Sc

Oct 13
1 h 12 min

Mamdani's Own Supporters Label Him a Traitor

Fun Time Friday delivers chaos as Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from his own supporters, a Vermont debate turns brutal, Keith Ellison faces questions over lavish travel,

Oct 9
1 h 09 min

How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media

Ruthless takes on the media frenzy surrounding the disputed Cornell 7 allegations, AOC’s response, and the growing politicization of justice. Plus, Susan Collins faces

Oct 8
1 h 19 min

El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum

Ruthless breaks down the latest Senate battlegrounds in Michigan, Maine, and Texas and exposes Abdul El-Sayed’s past ties to the DSA. Attorney General Todd Blanche join

Oct 7
1 h 25 min

Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum

Ruthless breaks down the chaos in Minnesota, Rahm Emanuel’s awkward Abdul El-Sayed endorsement, and the latest developments in Iran. Plus, Joe Lonsdale joins the progrum

Oct 6
1 h 20 min

It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico

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

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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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