Jonathan Jacobs is a marketer and community organizer with a passion for men’s work - recently starting the West Coast Chapter of “Walking Talking Men”. Walking Talking Men is a group of guys who walk together, opening the door for local friendships and non-judgmental conversations. On this episode you’ll get Jonathan’s take on how trauma is usuall…

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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. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work here: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton Foll…

The West coast is represented in this episode of Amateur Hour. Oregon's power slugger Mason Neville and Fresno State's superstar Murf Gray highlight Ep. 67. Their stories will inspire and their work ethic will motivate. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.By Amateur Hour

Oklahoma RHP Kyson Witherspoon and Arizona State's LHP Ben Jacobs highlight our Mother's Day Special. They reflect and share stories about their families and their incredible moms. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.By Amateur Hour

On today's episode, Finch joins Josiah to talk about the 2025 conclave, the Conclave (2024) fandom, and the last few weeks of Vatican news online. Check out Finch's Substack here: https://jmkazmierczak.substack.com/ Read Finch's piece "Death and the Archivist" here: https://jmkazmierczak.substack.com/p/death-and-the-archivist Follow Finch on Twitte…

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On today's episode, Gaius from Tribunate joins Josiah to talk about Roman history and it's parallels to the present moments. Is the U.S. in a decline like the end of the Roman Republic? Or, perhaps, the end of the Roman Empire? Why are fascists and far right groypers so obsessed with Rome? All this and more. Check out Tribunate on YouTube: https://…

If the past few US presidential elections have taught us anything, it is that many men do not really see themselves aligned with the values and ideals of the Democratic party. Men are currently dying 5.9 years earlier than women, are only 40% of college students, and represent 75% of the unhoused population. They are struggling on the whole and Dem…

Tennessee's LHP Liam Doyle and Arkansas' LHP Zach Root highlight this week's episode. They've both learned a ton from their past stops in college baseball. Now, both are pitching and dominating in the SEC against some of the best talent in the entire country. They share stories about trials and triumphs and how they've developed into potential firs…

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Vanderbilt utility player RJ Austin understands the advantages to versatility and has made his presence known in the SEC and college baseball because of that skill. Carson Laws discovered just how good he can be at Texas State, in part because he's committed to staying organized, and could be a first round pick this summer. Both share their stories…

What happens to men when they get naked? Mark Grayson thinks it's the key to reclaiming the parts of ourselves that our society tells us to get rid of if we want to be a "real man". Mark is the author of the new book "Getting Naked: A Field Guide For Men", where he helps men make a mental, emotional, and behavioral shift in order to embrace a broad…

On today's episode, Phil Christman joins Josiah to discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. They explore Postman's intellectual trajectory and legacy, as well as the broader media ecology movement. Did Postman predict Donald Trump? Is Postman a conservative? Would Postman have liked podcasts? All this and more on today's episode. Phil Ch…

The backbone of every college baseball success story is family. For Troy's Brooks Bryan, aka Captain America, and Penn State's Bryce Molinaro, home is where the heart is. They've both faced some bumps along the college baseball journey and found ways to face them head on, in huge part because of their supportive families. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton …

This is the audio for a video essay on YouTube. If you choose to listen here, you will only get half the experience. For the full experience, check out Fruitless on YouTube. The video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8ER82CgPZ0 The Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZWDsDrQ0XvDQFWzE6s2gg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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On today's episode, Jacob Dallas-Main (The Socialist Shelf) joins Josiah to talk about Bong Joon Ho's masterpiece about how to wage class war on a big train, Snowpiercer (2013). Check out The Socialist Shelf: https://www.socialistshelf.com/ Follow The Socialist Shelf on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/socialistshelf.bsky.social Become a Fruitless…

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On today's episode, Alien (aka Stewie Griffin DJ), Josh, and Josiah discuss Iowa by Slipknot, the impact Slipknot had on the Des Moines music scene, and the whole phenomenon of nu metal. Follow today's guest on Bluesky @stewiegriffindj.bsky.social Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube…

LSU's Daniel Dickinson and UNCW's Tanner Thach highlight episode 62. Their stories are unique but the tie that bonds them together is their willingness to get to work. They both share stories of adversity and triumph. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.By Amateur Hour

Jackal and Josiah catch up on some current events. We discuss recent anti-trans legislation in Iowa and the chaos of the first few weeks of the second Trump admin before catching back up with our good friend, Eric Adams. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work…

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On today's episode, AJ (@normalmaxxedajc) joins Josiah to teach you all how to be normal about sex, politics, and the internet. Check out Normalmaxxing here: https://normalmaxxing.substack.com/ Follow AJ on Twitter @normalmaxxedajc and Bluesky @normalmaxxedajc.bsky.social Check out AJ's previous episode of Fruitless here: https://share.transistor.f…

Texas A&M LHP Shane Sdao and Arizona centerfielder Brendan Summerhill come from strong families and communities that shaped these two draft hopefuls. The backbone of these athletes stems from the sacrifices and support of their parents and the belief from past and present coaches. They share these important stories in Episode 61. Co-hosted by Daron…

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South Carolina first baseman Ethan Petry and Oklahoma State outfielder/infield Nolan Schubart highlight episode 60. You could argue they're two of the most powerful and exciting bats in college baseball. They're also prime examples for the definition of loyal. Loyal to their craft, to their families, and to the communities and schools they've spent…

Jon from Christianity on the Spectrum (@ChristianityOn) joins Josiah to discuss his research into the relationship between autistic individuals and Christianity. They discuss why autistic people tend to leave Christianity as well as what many find compelling about the faith. They also discuss a few surprising results that Jon found in his data. Che…

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The 2025 draft is overflowing with talent especially at shortstop. Both Tennessee SS Dean Curley and Wake Forest SS Marek Houston have started since freshman year and soared in college. Their hard work is chart topping, a testament to their investments in themselves and their incredible families. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.…

On today's episode, Josh, James (@cigarette_liker), and Caleb (@theboghog) join Josiah to welcome in the new year by hanging out, making some vague predictions about the coming year, sharing some resolutions, and then talking about escaping the imminent catastrophe through table top RPGs, video games, and sports. Become a Fruitless Patron here: htt…

Indiana outfielder Devin Taylor and Auburn catcher Ike Irish are grounded by their midwest roots but they're both driven by the people in their lives and their desire to be great. Both share their college baseball journeys and look ahead to the 2025 draft. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.…

Brad Gage talks about working in the world of masculinity, mental health, and NAMI with Hannah Ho, the founder of Address Teen Stress. Address Teen Stress is a non-profit and podcast committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where young people can share their struggles, access vital resources, and build the resilience needed to navigate life’s …

Dustin Milligan is a man very in touch with his masculinity, and if you caught him recently as one of the winners on RuPaul’s Celebrity Drag Race - you’d see he’s clearly in touch with his femininity just as much. You might know Dustin from TV shows like Schitt’s Creek or Hot Frosty, but the guy I know above all is one who genuinely looks at the im…

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Phil Cozzi joins Josiah to get in the holiday spirit and discuss The Holdovers (2023) and having a bad time around Christmas. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton Follow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsutton Music & audio credits…

Georgia outfielder Tre Phelps and Cal Baptist outfielder Nick Dumesnil have spent the past two years working to get 1% better everyday. They share how they've grown their individual games and also discovered the kind of people they've become thanks to college baseball. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton and Dani Wexelman.…

Amelia Schafer (@ameliaschafers, Rapid City Journal) returns to discuss her recent investigation into a South Dakota boarding school and the thirty-eight graves that were uncovered last year. Follow today’s guest on Twitter @ameliaschafers and Bluesky @ameliaschafer.bsky.social. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=1192214…

When I peek under the hood of a lot of content I see right now, it leads me to the wonder - do men actually just hate women? They seem to truly want to stop the progress of women's rights at every turn. But clearly, to me, it's not about biology, or MeToo, or the anti-men POV right now in the dating world. I think the actual reason is the toughest …

Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys, Beneath the Skin, Lions Led By Donkeys) joins Josiah and Josh to discuss hardcore as a genre and a social movement. They do a crash course of the history of the genre and talk about why it rules. Shout out to Bobby: @OnlyOnTuesday_s on Twitter, @OnlyOnTuesdays.bsky.social on Bluesky Shout out to Keno Shout out to Buda…

Coastal Carolina's catcher Caden Bodine and Arkansas shortstop Wehiwa Aloy grew up time zones away but their talent and love for the game of baseball bring them together on Amateur Hour. They've both made impactful life decisions in college that suit their major league ambitions and both athletes detail those choices here. Co-hosted by Daron Sutton…

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Florida State pitcher Jamie Arnold's always had a bulldog mentality and all it took was a minor change in his mechanics to bring out his full potential. Florida State pitching coach Micah Posey recognized the tweak and set it in motion which has led Arnold to be considered a potential first round pick in the 2025 draft. He shares the catalyst of ch…

On today’s episode, Josh, James (@cigarette_liker), and Jake the Lawyer join Josiah in celebrating 50 years of Fruitless. That’s right: it’s the 50th episode. We reflect on the past few years of the show, go on a number of rabbit trails, and also address the election results (hence the "bittersweet"). Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.pat…

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We're back with another year of Amateur Hour for the 2024/25 college baseball season! Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette and Clemson outfielder Cam Cannarella kick off our first episode of the season and have more in common than you think. Both could highlight the first round of the draft but first, they have their sets set on Omaha (again). Co-h…

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