Episodes

  • JD Vance Exclusive Interview: Keeping America Safe, Life as VP, UFOs, NFL Drama & Sydney Sweeney Backlash

    JD Vance Exclusive Interview: Keeping America Safe, Life as VP, UFOs, NFL Drama & Sydney Sweeney Backlash
    Aug 1 2025
    Join the Ruthless Variety Program for an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance. Keeping America Safe, UFO videos, Sydney Sweeney backlash, sharing wild stories about life as VP—like hiking with the nuclear football, missing driving, and breaking the Ohio State championship trophy—VP Vance gets Ruthless. Hear about NFL obsessions, Bengals Super Bowl hopes, staying grounded with high school buddies, and tackling big issues like law enforcement in Cincinnati. Plus, post-interview takes on media mishaps, Kamala Harris' book excuses, and bizarre news like thieving monkeys in Bali. Subscribe now for weekly episodes full of satire, insights, and variety! ⁠#JDVance⁠ ⁠#RuthlessPodcast⁠ ⁠#Politics⁠ ⁠#UFOs⁠ ⁠#NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Democrats Reeling, Trump Dealing

    Democrats Reeling, Trump Dealing
    Jul 31 2025
    🎙️ Democrats know they need to make themselves culturally relevant, but they just don’t seem to know how to do it. Between making TikToks that border on elder abuse, or screaming from the well of the Senate - nothing seems to be working. Meanwhile, Trump keeps racking up wins across Europe. 💥 Turns out, you can’t say that on television. Jim Kramer gets a little spicy on the news, and there’s plenty of Trump being a boss across the EU to keep us busy. ⚡️ Disney adults are somehow getting worse as the fellas break down some TikToks and play the latest rage against Sydney Sweeney for her amazing genes. 🤖 White House Chief Technology Officer, Michael Kratsios, on America’s golden age of innovation. 00:00 - Democrats Take To TikTok To Be Cool 16:49 - Kramer Drops an F-Bomb and Trump is King of Europe 31:12 - Trump's Trade Deals: The EU Breakthrough 50:33 - King of the Hill: Rubin vs Filipkowski 59:02 - Soccer's Newest Fan, Damn Disney Adults and A Very Enjoyable Sign 01:09:45 - Michael Kratsios on America's AI Future Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Why the left is going crazy over Sydney Sweeney, plus EPA admin Zeldin joins the Progrum with breaking news!

    Why the left is going crazy over Sydney Sweeney, plus EPA admin Zeldin joins the Progrum with breaking news!
    Jul 29 2025
    🎙️ Sydney Sweeney is being called a fascist because of an ad for jeans. This is the sort of vintage woke-left content that has been quiet since Trump took office. 🌎 EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin breaks news on the progrum announcing the repeal of the "endangerment finding," a 2009 Obama-era regulation. This finding declared carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants endangering human health, which then served as the basis for a slew of regulations on vehicles, airplanes, and manufacturing. Zeldin explained that this repeal is the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, projected to save Americans over $1 trillion. 🐘 GOP Chair Michael Whatley discusses North Carolina, the 2026 Senate map and if they’re feeling confident going into the midterms. ⚡️PLUS polling is terrible for Dems, NGO’s are stealing from America’s poorest and Eric Swalwell is just pumping iron in a totally normal way. 00:00 - The Woke Left is Calling Sydney Sweeney a Fascist 18:16 - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Breaks News 30:16 - Zeldin on Exposing Environmental Justice Spending 47:19 - What Zeldin’s News Means 57:00 - New Pew Poll: Democrats Losing Voters Across All Demographics 01:09:00 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and the North Carolina Senate Race Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Hulk Hogan Tribute: Iconic Moments, Wrestling Legacy & Politics

    Hulk Hogan Tribute: Iconic Moments, Wrestling Legacy & Politics
    Jul 25 2025
    Join the Ruthless Variety Program crew; Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, for a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan. Reflecting on his larger-than-life legacy as an 80s icon, from Hulkamania and WWF triumphs to his epic RNC moment supporting Trump, the fellas discuss how wrestling mirrors American politics (shoutout to Vince McMahon's Netflix doc). Packed with laughs: Childhood Hulk sightings, wrestling games, concert tales from Chicago to Fleetwood Mac, Hunter Biden's savage Pod Bros takedown, Dem hypocrisy on Biden's age, and sports blunders like NFL mishaps. Question of the Day: Your favorite Hulk Hogan moment? Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and visit ruthlesspodcast.com for free bumper stickers. Unfiltered fun on politics, culture, and more—stay ruthless! Our Sponsors:➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune Reveals Trump's Tax Wins, Spending Cuts & NIL Reforms

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune Reveals Trump's Tax Wins, Spending Cuts & NIL Reforms
    Jul 24 2025
    In this episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook interview Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the GOP's massive wins: tax cuts, no tax on tips/overtime, spending reforms, border security, and energy dominance via the "Big Beautiful Bill." Thune discusses Democrat obstruction on nominations, government funding battles, midterm strategies, and potential NIL reforms in college sports. The crew dives into the Russia hoax, Trump's treason accusations against Obama, and leftist lunacy. Guest Daniel Bassali from Americans for Prosperity spotlights the "One Small Step" campaign for America's 250th anniversary, celebrating founding principles and everyday heroes. Plus, the fan-favorite "King of the Hill" roasts Joe Walsh and Ron Filipkowski. Listen for unfiltered insights and laughs – subscribe now on your favorite podcast app! Visit ruthlesspodcast.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • From Colbert to the WNBA...The Libs Are Not Alright - Plus, Karoline Leavitt Joins the Progrum

    From Colbert to the WNBA...The Libs Are Not Alright - Plus, Karoline Leavitt Joins the Progrum
    Jul 22 2025
    Join Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook on this explosive episode of the Ruthless Variety Program for sharp, hilarious conservative insights into politics gone wild! From the left's freakout over Stephen Colbert's cancellation (hello, Adam Schiff and Hakeem Jeffries!) to Hunter Biden's unhinged rants blasting George Clooney, Pod Save America, and Jake Tapper, we break it all down with zero filter. Hear exclusive audio from Hunter's meltdown, our take on the WNBA's pay equity demands amid Caitlin Clark's stardom, and a powerhouse interview with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Trump's wins: crushing inflation, securing the border, and exposing Obama-era hoaxes. Plus, laugh-out-loud stories like drunk swim meet parents and our fan-favorite game "Hard Pivot." Perfect for your commute or workout—subscribe now and own the libs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Can Garbage Culture Be Stopped? Plus, Salena Zito’s Gripping New Book

    Can Garbage Culture Be Stopped? Plus, Salena Zito’s Gripping New Book
    Jul 18 2025
    🎙️ Just like Smug said on X, today is going to be an insane day. And we start strong with a beef between Smug and JD Vance online that spilled into a PA rally. ⚡️ NPR apparently needs to be around or people will die? Somehow, this feels familiar to other Democrat arguments. Also, how to get a book deal for your poetry and we should be afraid of the gay Chinese robots. 🇺🇸 #1 best-selling author, Salena Zito, discusses her book and being next to Trump in Butler, PA. It’s a gripping account, plus Selena makes some news on the Progrum. 😘 Don’t get caught on the kiss cam with your mistress… especially at a Coldplay concert, and the ESPYs were amazing. 00:00 - Smug Gets Into a Twitter Fight with JD Vance 10:00 - The Gay Chinese Robot and Genderfluid Poet 21:00 - Rescission Package and NPR/PBS Funding Cuts 32:45 - Audience Questions and Show Updates 39:25 - Salena Zito and Her Book: Butler 01:00:45 - Hollywood Henneberg Joins - Caught at the Coldplay Concert and Shane Gillis Is Rolling Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Lib Journo Ruins the MLB All-Star Presser & NBC Defends the Auto-Pen

    Lib Journo Ruins the MLB All-Star Presser & NBC Defends the Auto-Pen
    Jul 17 2025
    In our first episode since the Fox News announcement, we help newcomers learn what to expect from the Progrum—specifically, our great ability to mock the left. ️ MLB gets journo blowback at their All-Star press conference, NBC runs cover for Biden’s auto-pen and Trump looks right at home with the FIFA trophy. ️ Polling looks good for Mamdami and Cuomo just can’t seem to get it right with a terrible roll-out of his mayoral run. Plus, a man fights a bull in the street - but it doesn’t look like the bull knew it was a fight. King of the Hill this week with Smokin’ Joe Walsh taking on our current champion, Matthew ‘Male-Pattern’ Dowd. Chapter Markers 00:00 - The Progrum Reacts to our New Fox Partnership 03:00 - Mocking Democrats and Media Bias 08:30 - MLB All-Star Game Controversy 14:51 - Fake News and Media Conflation 19:33 - NBC Runs Cover for Biden’s Auto Pen 27:51 - Ruthless Variety Guest Roundup 39:45 - Cuomo is Back and Mamdani is Leading the Pack 55:45 - King of the Hill: Matthew Male-Pattern Dowd vs. Smokin' Joe Walsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins