Fried Green Tomato Media
Red State Reboot
Red State Reboot is what happens when two friends read way too much news and realize that podcasts are way too easy to make. Every Monday, Ben & Abby take you on a guided tour through the headlines of the day. You’ll come for the digestible political analysis, stay for the cultural critique and unhinged group chat energy, and become a true Rebooty because of a shared empathy for real people trying to make sense of modern times. It’s political comedy for folks who are tired of feeling hopeless, are allergic to hypocrisy, and who still believe the group project known as “America” is worth saving...
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Jun 15, 2026
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#96 S3 FINALE: UFC x DJT 15.06.2026 1:40:18
Rebooties… we made it. Trump’s 80, we’re tired, and another season of Red State Reboot is in the books!!! In our SEASON THREE FINALE, we’re reflecting on the last 6 months, giving our thoughts about the UFC fight LAST NIGHT (yes, we stayed up late, you’re welcome), and… WE ARE SELLING SHIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buy them at www.fgtm.store right NOW! We’ll catch y’all on the flip! HAGS!! — IG: @redstatereb...
#95 One Last Wheel 12.06.2026 40:44
AND JUST LIKE THAT, we’re at the end of the S3 minisodathon!! We’re celebrating with one final (and exceptionally musical) wheel of the season, and we’re talking the new menu on WH dot gov, Pete Seeger and TV-addicted people, the Arc de Trump, and naptime at the Knicks. Thank you for listening all week! Make sure you tune in Monday for the season finale… which will include a special announcement!!...
#94 More Scammy Merch 11.06.2026 44:11
We’ll keep this shorter than the Millimeter Miracle. On today’s episode, we read Tom Nichols for filth, dissect JD Vance’s new op-ed, and do a deep dive into GodBlessTheUSA dot com. Xoxoxoxo see ya tomorrow for the last day of MINISODATHON before our S3 finale on Monday!! Visit the hellscape for yourself! --> https://godblesstheusa.com/ — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com C...
#93 Update Everything: Everything Else 10.06.2026 37:52
We’re closing out our updates from this season with a true grab bag… central characters include Bryon Noem, Grok, Ash Trevino, Clavicular, and Michael Whatley. Now THAT’S what I call a Rich Text. Oh! And per our 420 convo: Abby’s Reel FGTM’s Substack You can stream Afroman’s album Freedom of Speech here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2sJx89RjMLtIo8wBDbexl5?si=878f4e1403a14897 We mention several s...
#92 Update Everything: Minor Falls & Major Grifts 09.06.2026 43:30
OUR MINISODATHON CONTINUES! We have more updates for y’all today, and… they’re suuuuper RSR-coded. We’re circling back to all the greatest grifts of the season (did someone say SCAM TRACKER?!). Yeah, we’ve got the upcoming UFC fight, we’ve got AlcaTrump, we’ve got a date for the new White House Correspondents’ Dinner (“INTERESTINGLY!”), and we have a potential DonaldChella on the books for an unkn...
#91 Update Everything: “Illegal Immigrants & Foreign Fraudsters” 08.06.2026 57:40
IT’S THE SEASON 3 MINISODATHON!!!!! Yahoo!! We are starting off this WEEK of EPISODES with a few Update Everythings (Updates Everything?) to get back UP to SPEED on topics we’ve covered over the last 40ish episodes. Today’s UPDATES include: the war on “illegal immigrants and foreign fraudsters” (Trump’s words, not ours) in Minnesota, “investigative tourist” (our words, all ours) Nick Shirley getti...
#90 Arcs, Hogs, & 250 Dollars 05.06.2026 48:26
We are BALLS deep in bullshit. We’re talking the Arc de Trump, Ken Paxton, Tulsi Gabbard, Raul Castro and the Gulf of HOGS, and a potential $250 bill with Trump’s face on it. In conclusion: RIPPP (Rest in Peaceful Podcast Power) Knowledge Fight RIP (Rest in PISS) Info Wars / Alex Jones — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Benen,...
#89 Pus Guts & Slush Funds 04.06.2026 1:01:34
Another week of small men doing big things: Marco’s DJing and track-suiting, Kiss ‘n Tell Kash is VIP snorkeling, and Trump’s still the Ernest Hemingway of 140 characters. Ben covers Alcatraz, pus guts, and his introduction to Grimes. Abby crashes out about the WH app. We talk more about Trump’s numerology and the 1.776B slush fund. And, of course… the Rich Text of the Week: AI video of Trump and...
#88 TrumpPhones, TrumpPools, & TrumpSpeak 01.06.2026 1:06:00
AMERICA IS BACK. And by America we mean Red State Reboot and fruit vapes. Yeah, we have a LOT to catch up on: the portable printer, “a little thing called Iran,” David Henrie (yes, THAT David Henrie) and his faith-friendly content, the reflecting pool, Dumocrats… need we list everything out? Quit reading and just hit play!! We’ll be back on your feeds later this week … make sure you follow us wher...
#87 REBOOT: To Be Opened 11/10/2075 25.05.2026 1:15:40
We lied. :/ No new episode this week. But it’s a Reboot of one of our most fave RSR eps. Xoxoxo — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: For Sources, see original episode listing here .
#86 REBOOT: Who IS The Clown? 18.05.2026 46:34
BUENAS!!! We're back for the last reboot of the season as Abby & Ben try to claw their way back to pre stomach virus/surgery fame! But trust they will once again be THA HOTTEST! Anyways, this ep is a throwback to RSR's #1 album for 2025 as we contemplate our upcoming remarks about the best new albums of 2026 so far. See ya next week for regularly scheduled content! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Web...
#85 REBOOT: The Call Is Coming From Inside The House 11.05.2026 58:18
Yes, it’s a Reboot! But, yes, we recorded a new intro for y’all! Listen and enjoy all of what the 17th episode of RSR has to offer…we set up a framework in this one that we talk about all the damn time. Truly? It always comes back to Kr*sti N**em (REST IN PEACEFUL PUPPY POWER CRICKET!!). — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: For...
#84 Freedom250 Update 04.05.2026 1:00:50
This week’s episode is a MUCH needed (and RICH) series of updates on all that Freedom250 has to offer! After all, Independence Day is just around the corner!!! PLUS, breaking SCOTUS news happens mid ep on abortion rights and the Voting Rights Act. See ya next week! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: www.freedom250.org www.shop...
#83 Shots Fired 27.04.2026 1:03:04
Y’all know you’re dying for our takes on this one LMAO. So we got up bright and early on a Sunday morning to get ‘er done! As much as it PAINS us to say it… Karoline was right :( Shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, indeed. Our big takeaway? This whole situation is just a win, win, win, win, win for Trump. Also - Katie Miller is pregnant, and S*beep M*beep used her and the f...
#82 Bibi in the Sitch Room 24.04.2026 47:00
3 episodes in 1 week? Say thank you!!! We’re hitting some REAL material in this one: BIBI in the situation room, DOCTOR Butch Ware for CA governor, propaganda in the digital age, and that NASTY f*cker Eric Swalwell YUCKKKK!!! Oh! And in case someone in your life needs this link… :) https://leavingmaga.org :) — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedi...
#81 Jesus Slop & JD’s Flop 22.04.2026 1:01:05
On this Wednesday BONUS EPISODE of Red State REBOOT, not to be confused with BLUE state REBOOT, Ben and Abby (total low IQ LOSERS) talk about PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump AND VP JD "used to be fat" VANCE (total WINNERS). There's a TruthSocial DEEP Dive, messaging on the WOKE POPE, and so much more! See ya later this week! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgree...
#80 4/20 & The Strait of Vermouth 20.04.2026 48:58
We’re sorry but the Strait of ‘Vermouth’ is SO F*CKING RED STATE REBOOT CODED!!! And in honor of 4/20, we’re re-bitching about the impending hemp bans in states like NC (thanks a lot @ mitch and @ big alcohol lobby). But, remember! Bitching without action is complacency, so look up your elected officials and make them work for you: https://ballotpedia.org/Who_represents_me . (Want a script? Visit...
#79 Ben’s B-Day & Bryon’s Bimbofication 13.04.2026 1:02:28
What the HELL is wrong with this country? We’re back for another week - LIVE AND UNEDITED!!! You can say happy birthday to Ben by streaming this OG yap-a-thon on Big T*tty Bryon’s Bimbofication, birthright citizenship, and everything in between! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: National Enquirer. 2026. “Kristi Noem’s Husband...
#78 SCOTUS Scaries! 08.04.2026 45:52
We’re back with our quarterly SCOTUS updates and damn(!) we’re scared AF! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — CASE FILES: https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-1260 https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/25-5 https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-1234 https://www.scotusblog.com/cas...
#77 Big Shoes & Big Oil 06.04.2026 56:28
We hope you tripped over your big shoes and fell into this episode :) but anyway, we’re back another week and we hope you enjoy! Come back Wednesday for our quarterly SCOTUS updates! <3 Ben&AbbyTM — IG: @redstaterebootpod Website: www.redstatereboot.com Contact: rsr@friedgreentomatomedia.com — SOURCES: Bikales, James. 2026. “Machado: Venezuela Could Quintuple Oil Production Under a Democrat...
#76 Clavicular & Columbus 01.04.2026 51:54
No joke :---) we made y’all an extra ep this week! And TBH, Ben summed it up perfectly: it’s April, and we’re still the fools! Nevertheless, we’re continuing to spin the wheel. Wait, are we… wheelmaxxing?!!!! It’s really just a coping mechanism at this point…. Come for Clavicular (yikes), stay for Colombus (yuck), and make it all the way through to hear who’s dropping their towels at the Lincoln M...
#75 Airports & Afroman 30.03.2026 43:18
POWER TO THE F*CKING PEOPLE! We’re so glad you found us! Today, we’re talking art as resistance, Project 2025 continuing to unfold in real time, and mail-in voting hypocrisy. We also do a popcorn read of The Rich Text Of The Week (Trump’s Truth ramblings about James Talarico and Jasmine - NOT DAVY - Crockett). Make sure ya follow us where you’re listening so you don’t ever miss a bonus ep.. Hint h...
#74 REBOOT: The Life of a Showboy 23.03.2026 1:07:56
A special REBOOT for a special STAR (Donald Trump)!!!!! This ep is required RSR material… if you missed it the first time around, now’s your chance to catch up. And if you haven’t listened since it came out in September? It’s time for a refresh. Every good Showboy knows you gotta dust off the old stuff and Reboot it to keep the people FED! — Mwah! See you next week! — IG: @redstaterebootpod Websit...
#73 Cricket’s Revenge 16.03.2026 1:14:56
KRISTI NOEM WAS FIRED LOL. Hop into the Rebooty Mobile with us as we fully dive into this topic that really validated the fact that we started this pod to begin with. Literally… it’s just all so Red State Reboot coded. And ICYMI – Israel has an Iron Dome, the USA has a Kristi Noem, and RSR has a brand new home – on APPLE! Stream us there and everywhere! xoxo — New eps every Monday! — IG: @redstate...
#72 (Silent) Spring Forward 09.03.2026 39:59
Call us show[people] because we LOVE to be loved! We’re back with another WHEEL! OF! DOOOOM! And it’s truly a mini tour-de-greatest-hits, including National Angel Family Day, the latest locker room talk, Trump’s beef with Anthropic, Wake Forest in the news, and a new Charlie Kirk banner. We also try to set a timer to limit our commentary and… well, you can just hear for yourself how that goes. — N...
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