Fruitless

Josiah Sutton

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

  1. 2D AGO

    Portugal's Bitter "No" (feat. Rike & Finch)

    On today's episode, Rike (@rikeyboi) and Finch (@finchowar) join Josiah to discuss Manoel de Oliveira's No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990), a film looking at various extravagant and pathetic episodes in Portuguese history through a discussion between conscripted soldiers during the war in Angola. No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc5BTW7l9J8 Follow Rike on Twitter @rikeyboiFollow Finch on Twitter @finchowar or Bluesky @finchowar.bsky.socialBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsutton or Bluesky @josiahwsutton.bsky.socialAudio credits Yesterday - bloom.Music from No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 43m

  2. 4D AGO

    A Panel of Honkies

    On today's episode, Josh and Josiah discuss Peter Watkin's 1971 film, Punishment Park, a mockumentary about the United States arresting political radicals and draft dodgers to use for police training. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonAudio credits Yesterday - bloom.Audio from Punishment Park (1971)The Price of Living By Delinquent Ideals - Magrudergrind ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 32m

  3. NOV 3 · BONUS

    [Preview] Darker Days in Meatspace (MX #17)

    THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142703140It's October's music exchange (a few days late, but you had four whole horror episodes in October so I figured you're fine). In this installment, Josh and I discuss Darker Days Ahead by Tragedy and A Laughing Death in Meatspace by Tropical Fuck Storm. Also we talk about about audio, video, and photo editing softwares for a bit too long. Music by Tragedy, A Laughing Death in Meatspace, and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    15 min

  4. OCT 31 · BONUS

    [Preview] I Had a Terrible Thought

    THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142209377 The final episode of horror month! On today's episode, Josiah, Jackal, and Josh discuss John Darnielle's novel Wolf in White Van. Ambiguous on whether it's a proper horror novel, Josh compares and contrasts the book with The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, exploring youthful self-destruction and the darker side of human imagination. This episode is pretty heavy, and it comes with a pretty strong content warning regarding discussion of suicide and self-harm. Music by Larry Norman and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    12 min

  5. OCT 27

    The Cost of Bearing Witness

    Horror month continues! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss the fantastic horror mockumentary about xenophobia and scapegoating, Savageland (2015). Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferences Savageland (2015, dir. Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert and David Whelan)"Inside ‘Savageland’: An Interview with David Whelan," Ross Kiefer in The Carolinian, https://carolinianuncg.com/2017/03/22/inside-savageland-an-interview-with-david-whelan/"Meet Noé Montes," Bold Journey, https://boldjourney.com/meet-noe-montes/Audio credits Toccata and Fugue in D Minor - Johann Sebastian BachAudio from Savageland (2015)GG Seq - Zoviet FranceYesterday - bloom.Bilingüe - El Shirota ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 42m

  6. OCT 25 · BONUS

    Interview with M.J. Hoag

    On today's short bonus episode, Josiah interviews West Des Moines mayoral candidate, M.J. Hoag. Find out more about M.J. here at his campaign website: https://mj4wdm.org Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonAudio credits Yesterday - bloom.In My Dreams – bloom. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    42 min

  7. OCT 20 · BONUS

    [Preview] Fulci's Gory Bad Dream

    THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141301573 Horror month continues! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss a classic of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci's 1981 surrealist gore film, The Beyond. Music by Fabio Frizzi and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    12 min

  8. OCT 12

    Candyman Candyman Candyman Candyman C...

    It's horror month at Fruitless! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss Candyman (1991).  Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferences Candyman (1991, dir. Bernard Rose)Audio credits Toccata and Fugue in D Minor - Johann Sebastian BachGoing to Cabrini - Philip GlassCue 4A - Philip GlassYesterday - bloom.Audio from Candyman  (1991)First meeting with Candy - Philip GlassMurder - Philip GlassFuneral - Philip GlassHeavier Bombing - Magrudergrind ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    2h 11m
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About

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

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  • Creator
    Josiah Sutton
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Josiah Sutton

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