Fruitless
@fruitlessmedia.bsky.social
Podcasts and video essays about history, politics, faith, media, and the internet made by Josiah Sutton and friends. Artwork by Kipp Paulsen. @josiahwsutton.bsky.social
ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE FRUITLESS SPORTS CORNER NOW OUT ON THE PATREON
November 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
ANOTHER EPISODE OF THE FRUITLESS SPORTS CORNER NOW OUT ON THE PATREON
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS feat. Rike and @finchowar.bsky.social discussing Manoel de Oliveira's 1990 film, No, or the Vain Glory of Command, which deconstructs the legacy of the Portuguese Empire through a discussion amongst soldiers in Angola. Available wherever you get your podcasts
November 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS feat. Rike and @finchowar.bsky.social discussing Manoel de Oliveira's 1990 film, No, or the Vain Glory of Command, which deconstructs the legacy of the Portuguese Empire through a discussion amongst soldiers in Angola. Available wherever you get your podcasts
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS! On today's episode, @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I discuss Peter Watkin's brutal 1971 mockumentary, Punishment Park, about the United States arresting political radicals and draft dodgers to use for police training. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 AM
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS! On today's episode, @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I discuss Peter Watkin's brutal 1971 mockumentary, Punishment Park, about the United States arresting political radicals and draft dodgers to use for police training. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss Darker Days Ahead by Tragedy and A Laughing Death in Meatspace by Tropical Fuck Storm. Available on the Patreon.
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss Darker Days Ahead by Tragedy and A Laughing Death in Meatspace by Tropical Fuck Storm. Available on the Patreon.
THE FINAL EPISODE OF HORROR MONTH IS HERE! On this episode, Jackal, Josh, and I talk about John Darnielle's fantastic novel, Wolf in White Van, and argue about whether or not it's secretly a possession narrative. Check it out on the Patreon!
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 AM
THE FINAL EPISODE OF HORROR MONTH IS HERE! On this episode, Jackal, Josh, and I talk about John Darnielle's fantastic novel, Wolf in White Van, and argue about whether or not it's secretly a possession narrative. Check it out on the Patreon!
NEW EPISODE! Jackal and I continue horror month by discuss the 2015 horror mockumentary, Savageland. This one was a blast. Check it out!
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW EPISODE! Jackal and I continue horror month by discuss the 2015 horror mockumentary, Savageland. This one was a blast. Check it out!
Hello everyone! This is a short bonus interview where I talk to West Des Moines mayoral candidate, M.J. Hoag, about his campaign and the ways we can improve the city. I hope you enjoy!
October 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hello everyone! This is a short bonus interview where I talk to West Des Moines mayoral candidate, M.J. Hoag, about his campaign and the ways we can improve the city. I hope you enjoy!
NEW SPOOKY EPISODE ON THE PATREON! Jackal and I discuss one of my favorite movies: Lucio Fulci's 1981 gore nightmare, The Beyond. Check it out!
October 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
NEW SPOOKY EPISODE ON THE PATREON! Jackal and I discuss one of my favorite movies: Lucio Fulci's 1981 gore nightmare, The Beyond. Check it out!
HORROR MONTH AT FRUITLESS BEGINS! With @jackaljackal.bsky.social joining me as co-host, we are kicking the month off by talking about one of his favorite movies: Candyman (1992). Available wherever you get your podcasts.
October 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
HORROR MONTH AT FRUITLESS BEGINS! With @jackaljackal.bsky.social joining me as co-host, we are kicking the month off by talking about one of his favorite movies: Candyman (1992). Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold and The Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats. Available on the Patreon.
October 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold and The Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats. Available on the Patreon.
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS! Jacob Dallas from @socialistshelf.bsky.social joins @jackaljackal.bsky.social and I to talk about Captain America, & the evolution of his character from wartime propaganda hero in the 40s to disenchanted liberal in the 70s and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
September 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS! Jacob Dallas from @socialistshelf.bsky.social joins @jackaljackal.bsky.social and I to talk about Captain America, & the evolution of his character from wartime propaganda hero in the 40s to disenchanted liberal in the 70s and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW EPISODE ON THE PATREON. We tackled sports. We do sports now.
September 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW EPISODE ON THE PATREON. We tackled sports. We do sports now.
NEW EPISODE WITH @GNOMECHAMSKY.BSKY.SOCIAL AND @STEWIEGRIFFINDJ.BSKY.SOCIAL discussing Matt Johnson's 2013 black comedy, The Dirties, and what it has to say about the media environment surrounding school shootings. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
September 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
NEW EPISODE WITH @GNOMECHAMSKY.BSKY.SOCIAL AND @STEWIEGRIFFINDJ.BSKY.SOCIAL discussing Matt Johnson's 2013 black comedy, The Dirties, and what it has to say about the media environment surrounding school shootings. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss Steal This Album by System of a Down and Wildlife by La Dispute. Available on the Patreon.
August 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
NEW MUSIC EXCHANGE! This month, Josh and I discuss Steal This Album by System of a Down and Wildlife by La Dispute. Available on the Patreon.
NEW EPISODE ON THE FRUITLESS PATREON!! @grossonline.bsky.social @cigaretteliker.bsky.social @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I reconvene to discuss season 4 of The Righteous Gemstones.
Available on the Patreon now.
Available on the Patreon now.
August 24, 2025 at 5:38 AM
NEW EPISODE ON THE FRUITLESS PATREON!! @grossonline.bsky.social @cigaretteliker.bsky.social @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I reconvene to discuss season 4 of The Righteous Gemstones.
Available on the Patreon now.
Available on the Patreon now.
NEW EPISODE! I was joined by returning guest, @philipchristman.bsky.social, to discuss Sam Tanenhaus' recently published biography of William F. Buckley Jr.. Check it out! Available wherever you get your podcasts.
August 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
NEW EPISODE! I was joined by returning guest, @philipchristman.bsky.social, to discuss Sam Tanenhaus' recently published biography of William F. Buckley Jr.. Check it out! Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS!
I was joined by @lukewsavage.bsky.social to talk about the state of Resistance liberalism under Trump's second administration. It was a really fun conversation, available wherever you get your podcasts.
I was joined by @lukewsavage.bsky.social to talk about the state of Resistance liberalism under Trump's second administration. It was a really fun conversation, available wherever you get your podcasts.
August 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
NEW EPISODE OF FRUITLESS!
I was joined by @lukewsavage.bsky.social to talk about the state of Resistance liberalism under Trump's second administration. It was a really fun conversation, available wherever you get your podcasts.
I was joined by @lukewsavage.bsky.social to talk about the state of Resistance liberalism under Trump's second administration. It was a really fun conversation, available wherever you get your podcasts.
New Patreon episode of Fruitless. We wrap up Christian Rock Summer 2025 on a somber note by exploring the legacy of the Columbine shooting in Christian media. Check it out.
July 30, 2025 at 5:12 AM
New Patreon episode of Fruitless. We wrap up Christian Rock Summer 2025 on a somber note by exploring the legacy of the Columbine shooting in Christian media. Check it out.
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER 2025 CONTINUES! On today's episode, @spocksbrian.worstpossible.world of @worstpossible.world joined Josh and I to discuss !Hero: a 2003 rock opera with a CCM star-studded cast including Michael Tait, Rebecca St. James, Mark Stuart, and more. This thing is a mess. Check it out!
July 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER 2025 CONTINUES! On today's episode, @spocksbrian.worstpossible.world of @worstpossible.world joined Josh and I to discuss !Hero: a 2003 rock opera with a CCM star-studded cast including Michael Tait, Rebecca St. James, Mark Stuart, and more. This thing is a mess. Check it out!
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER 2025 CONTINUES! On the Patreon, Nate Thiessen, @cigaretteliker.bsky.social, @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I to discuss the kings of youth group post-hardcore/metalcore/scream: Underoath. Check it out!
July 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER 2025 CONTINUES! On the Patreon, Nate Thiessen, @cigaretteliker.bsky.social, @gnomechamsky.bsky.social and I to discuss the kings of youth group post-hardcore/metalcore/scream: Underoath. Check it out!
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER IS BACK! We are kicking this month off with an episode looking at the history of Christian rock, featuring @gotitatguineys.bsky.social. Do these incredible tunes convert Tom to American Evangelical Protestantism? You find out. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
CHRISTIAN ROCK SUMMER IS BACK! We are kicking this month off with an episode looking at the history of Christian rock, featuring @gotitatguineys.bsky.social. Do these incredible tunes convert Tom to American Evangelical Protestantism? You find out. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
NEW PATREON EPISODE! Alien and I did the NYT Top 100 Films of the 21st Century thing.
June 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
NEW PATREON EPISODE! Alien and I did the NYT Top 100 Films of the 21st Century thing.