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Smug and Holmes bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the duo provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.

Comfortably Smug, Josh Holmes


    • Jun 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 306 EPISODES

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    Hammering Libs, DeSantis in Iowa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 89:22


    Mary Katherine Ham teams up with the fellas for a conversation about presidential politics, overweight airline passengers and Jeffrey Toobin. Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott joins for an interview.

    Debt Limit & Presidential Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 62:01


    Fellas discuss the debt limit deal, a Russian spy whale and the 2024 Presidential horse race. Duncan surprises the cast and crew when he walks off set mid progrum.

    Emergency Pod: DeSantis Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 29:50


    Fellas discuss the DeSantis rollout and the campaign to ban Disney adults.

    300th Episode Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 81:51


    Fellas discuss the big Republican Governors conference in Austin, the growing Presidential field, and the Killer Whale menace.

    Big Week in Race Against Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 50:32


    Fellas discuss the growing field of Republicans for President, break down Mayor Pete's fawning press coverage, and laugh about woke corporations.

    KY Election, Durham Report & Congress Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 129:20


    The progrum proudly introduces new Executive Producer, Leigh Wolf. Fellas discuss Kentucky election results, the Durham report and animal news. Rep. Troy Balderson from Ohio and Rep. Mike Lawler from New York join for interviews.

    Biden's Border Getting Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 79:26


    Fellas discuss the border crisis, presidential politics and the latest animal news. 12 time All-American swimmer, Riley Gaines joins the progrum for a conversation about her work with Save Women's Sports.

    Trumping CNN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 98:34


    In a bonus episode, the fellas discuss CNN's town hall with President Trump and play King of the Hill. Ben Domenech joins the progrum for a special conversation.

    Media Downplays Biden Bombshell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 82:54


    Fellas discuss the shocking revelations connecting Biden to foreign payments and the latest Republican primary news. Katherine Boyle joins the progrum for a conversation about her work with American Dynamism Fund at Andreessen Horowitz.

    Biden's Big Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 97:56


    Fellas discuss Biden's falling poll numbers and his ridiculous diet. Rebeccah Heinrichs from the Hudson Institute and the Ashbrook Center joins the progrum for a conversation on foreign policy.

    Supreme Court, Border & Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 84:06


    Fellas discuss the latest Dem attacks on Supreme Court Justices, the border crisis and horse racing. Ryan Quarles joins the progrum for an interview about his race for Governor of Kentucky.

    Biden Economy Keeps Getting Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 57:05


    Fellas discuss our aging President and the economic disaster he created before laughing at ridiculous art and the latest animal news.

    Kamala Rebrands Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 59:39


    Fellas discuss Kamala's latest rebrand, the debt limit and animal hilarity before playing King of the Hill.

    Big Media Shakeups!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 77:06


    Fellas discuss big media shakeups, Biden's 2024 rollout and the latest animal news. Daniel Cameron joins the progrum for an interview about his campaign for Governor of Kentucky.

    Biden Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 92:51


    Fellas discuss Biden's Labor nominee and talk about Biden's border crisis before declaring a weekly winner in the Republican Presidential primary race. Elbridge Colby joins the progrum for an interview.

    Christie Straps on the Vest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 67:34


    Chris Christie joins the fellas for a lengthy conversation about the 2024 race for President.

    TEASER: Christie Straps on the Vest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 0:51


    Preview of tomorrow's special Wednesday episode featuring Chris Christie.

    Laughing at Wokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 77:40


    Fellas discuss Biden's puzzling trip to Ireland and laugh at corporate woke mishaps. Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana joins the progrum for a conversation about Biden's controversial Labor Department nominee.

    Mashed Potatoes & Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 49:14


    Fellas laugh about fake news and discuss an explosive story out of the Dem primary race for Senate in California.

    The Audacity to Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 72:39


    Fellas break down the latest in the Republican Presidential primary and top news of the day.

    China, Biden & Corporate Insanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 81:28


    Fellas discuss Biden's plan to award TikTok influencers with their own room in the White House, before talking about corporate insanity and China's latest threats toward Taiwan. Caitlin Sutherland joins the progrum for a conversation about her important work with Americans for Public Trust.

    On Wisconsin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 77:01


    The fellas discuss Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, the Wisconsin results, and the West Virginia Senate race. Conservative author Kurt Schlichter joins for an interview.

    Trump Arrested & Biden in Limbo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 103:30


    The fellas discuss Trump's arraignment, Biden's re-election campaign delays, new details on the Chinese spy balloon, and the latest animal news. Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joins for an interview.

    Wesley Hunt Ride Along

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 96:59


    Fellas are joined by Congressman Wesley Hunt from Texas for a full episode.

    Money, Monkeys & Montana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 63:33


    Fellas discuss Biden's latest failed nominees, China's full court press into our economy, and the latest Monkey news. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins the progrum for an interview.

    Letters from the Front

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 51:29


    Fellas laugh about the latest in Presidential politics during this bonus episode that also features discussion on Biden's controversial choice to run the Labor Department. Senator James Lankford from Oklahoma joins the progrum for an interview.

    2024 Race Is On

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 98:59


    Fellas break down the race for the White House, discuss the latest media efforts to cover for Dems, and debate options for protection from mountain lion attacks. Montana Senator Steve Daines joins the progrum to talk about the 2024 Senate map.

    Arrested Development?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 89:31


    Fellas discuss chaos in the White House briefing room and the political prosecution of President Trump. Wisconsin GOP Chairman Brian Schimming talks about an upcoming state Supreme Court race. Sen. Tommy Tuberville from Alabama returns to talk about his Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

    Comer, Caucuses & Cocaine Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 102:13


    Fellas discuss Hack Madness, Congressional investigations into Biden and the latest animal news. Senator Joni Ernst joins the progrum for a conversation about the Iowa Caucuses. David McCormick from Pennsylvania talks about his new book, Superpower in Peril.

    2023 Hack Madness Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 71:15


    Fellas break down the fourth annual Hack Madness bracket. Special guest Dan Dakich of OutKick joins the progrum to preview the NCAA tournament and talk Indiana Hoosier basketball.

    Sperm Bank Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 87:03


    Fellas discuss Silicon Valley Bank, Baboon aggression and the March Madness vasectomy trend. Congressional candidate Riley Moore joins for an interview about his campaign from West Virginia. Bethany Mandel and Karol Markowicz talk about their new book, "Stolen Youth."

    Vivek Ramaswamy Gets Ruthless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 91:10


    Fellas discuss Biden's FCC debacle, his failed attempt to control speech, and the latest January 6 footage. Vivek Ramaswamy joins the progrum for an interview about his campaign for President.

    Nikki Haley Gets Ruthless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 73:57


    Nikki Haley joins the fellas for the first interview in their series with Presidential candidates.

    Biden Beetlejuice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 88:48


    Fellas discuss the Chicago Mayor's race and the latest in COVID politics before playing King of the Hill.

    Lab Leak Rewrite

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 42:24


    Mainstream media retcons the Chia lab leak theory, Biden ignores East Palestine, and a moose attacks a woman in Alaska. Steve Krakauer joins the progrum to talk about his new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People.

    Biden Scrambles in Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 58:23


    Fellas discuss Biden's failures in Ohio and recent rumors about whether he'll run again, before breaking down the latest in animal news.

    Progrum Game Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 55:18


    Fellas play Dem or Journo, Mad Libs and King of the Hill for a special episode of the variety progrum.

    The Media's Love Affair with Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 79:09


    Fellas laugh at the latest examples of media infatuation with their Democrat President. Also discuss UFOs and the growing rail crisis and Biden's failure to address either.

    Close Encounters of the Blurred Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 88:20


    Fellas discuss the objects in American airspace and Biden's lack of answers. Tommy Schultz, CEO of the American Federation for Children returns to the progrum with an update on his fight for School Choice.

    SOTU After Action & Animal Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 88:25


    Fellas breakdown SOTU coverage and discuss a recent polar bear attack before welcoming National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman, Richard Hudson for an interview.

    SOTU Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 26:52


    Fellas preview tonight's State of the Union address and provide a game to make it more fun.

    SOTU, China Balloon & A New Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 86:44


    Fellas talk State of the Union and China's communist spy balloon before introducing a brand new game called Mad Libs. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan joins for an interview.

    Even More Biden Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 72:31


    Fellas discuss the latest trove of classified documents in Biden's possession and laugh at animal headlines before playing King of the Hill.

    Biden's Ignorant Judge & Sustainable Whale Meat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 47:52


    Fellas laugh about Biden's judicial nominee who can't answer basic Constitutional questions, discuss shrinking public confidence in the federal government, and examine an overlooked source for energy and food: whales.

    McCarthy Ends the Schiff-Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 65:11


    Fellas discuss Speaker McCarthy's justice for dishonest house Dems and the latest animal news before welcoming Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for an interview.

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    Mike Pompeo Gets Ruthless

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 112:29


    Fellas discuss President Biden's worsening documents scandal and play a final game of Klain to Fame before welcoming former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the variety progrum.

    Euro Speech Police Coming To America?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 54:09


    Fellas discuss the global speech police and the latest in a string of Biden scandals.

    Biden Docs & Gas Stoves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 42:17


    Fellas discuss the latest in Biden's documents scandal and mainstream media's attempt to pin the gas stove debacle on Republicans.

    Next RNC Chair & Biden's Classified Coverup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 93:25


    Fellas discuss Biden's classified document scandal and the media's effort to cover it up. Ronna McDaniel and Harmeet Dhillon join the progrum for interviews about the race for RNC Chair.

    McCarthy's Majority & Biden's Border Stunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 84:28


    Fellas discuss Speaker McCarthy's victory before playing a couple of the progrum's favorite games.

    Smug for Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 52:04


    Fellas discuss the latest in the House Speaker contest and Hollywood Henn joins with an update.

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