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Fruitless

Fruitless

By: Josiah Sutton
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A show about history, politics, faith, media, and the internet hosted by Josiah Sutton. Aiming for at least two free episodes per month. Artwork by Kipp Paulsen. More content can be found on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141© 2025 Josiah Sutton Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • [Preview] Blue Fuss (MX #13)
    May 31 2025

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    Josh and I discuss Hot Fuss by The Killers and Blue Record by Baroness. Also The Office and re-watch podcasts.

    Music by The Killers, Baroness, and SHADE08

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    15 mins
  • [Preview] This Mushroom Changes Everything
    May 27 2025

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    On today's episode, Jackal, James C. Liker, and Josiah discuss the first season of Common Side Effects.


    Music by SHADE08

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    14 mins
  • Nick, the Birthday Party
    May 23 2025

    On today's episode, Caleb, Josh, and Josiah discuss the early work of Nick Cave, The Birthday Party, and a Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds concert that both Caleb and Josiah attended.

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    References

    • Caleb's Spotify playlist, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7bSlCXPulffUmLsTt5ueeT?si=05a7243f0a0c4ed9
    • "Nick Cave's first band was called 'the most violent band in the world,'" QwithTomPower on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UBKA2ehQE7A?si=MdWyyVAb3HPN-6gI
    • "Henry Rollins on Nick Cave PoPP CLIPS," Tyler Smith on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THuenrCAPIE
    • "Nick Cave On Singing With Johnny Cash And The Joyful, Uplifting Vibe Of His New Album, ‘Wild God’," The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8qmV6MYCF4
    • "50 truths on the hidden metaphysics of America," MythoAmerica on Substack, https://mythoamerica.substack.com/p/50-truths-on-the-hidden-metaphysics

    Audio credits

    • Roman Roman - The Boys Next Door
    • iPhone recording I took of Red Right Hand by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
    • Tupelo - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
    • The Mercy Seat - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
    • The Mercy Seat (Live from KCRW) - Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
    • Release the Bats - The Birthday Party
    • Dead Joe - The Birthday Party
    • After a Fashion - The Boys Next Door


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    1 hr and 32 mins

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