We’re Number One

 

ricochet-audio-networkHave I mentioned how much I love and respect the editorial team — and the flawless judgment — of the Newsmax organization? Well, let me do it right now. And this, of course, has nothing to do with it:

Below is Newsmax’s list of the top 50 conservative podcasts: 1. Ricochet.com — Ricochet.com, a center-right discussion site where the audience is encouraged to “join the conversation,” produces more than a dozen shows native to the podcast format and available exclusively online. Hosted by commentators from leading conservative outlets, Ricochet’s shows offer commentary on politics and a variety of related subjects like entertainment, religion, history, and more.

And then there’s a list of the also-rans, but as President Trump would say: Winning Isn’t Everything, It’s The Only Thing.

I like this wording, too, for the GLOP Podcast:

GLoP Culture — Jonah Goldberg of National Review, John Podhoretz of Commentary Magazine, and Rob Long of Ricochet humorously converse about everything from movies to elections

The phrase “humorously converse” kind of takes the “humorous” out of any possible “converse,” don’t you think?

Still: grateful to be recognized by my new favorite news outlet!

One more thing: not a member? Join the number one podcasting (and community) site today!

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  1. Mike LaRoche Inactive
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    This is HUUUGE!

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  2. David Sussman Member
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    That’s yuuuuuuge.
    Congrats! You deserve it.

    • #2
  3. Spin Inactive
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    Isn’t Newsmax the organization that puts out all the crazy right wing crazy stories?

    • #3
  4. Mike LaRoche Inactive
    Mike LaRoche
    @MikeLaRoche

    Spin:Isn’t Newsmax the organization that puts out all the crazy right wing crazy stories?

    I guess Rob’s not that much of a RINO after all.

    • #4
  5. Casey Inactive
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    That ranking was a 10,000 to 1 shot, Rob.  10,000 to 1.

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  6. Majestyk Member
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    Dang it Rob, you must have listened to Three Martini Lunch a minute before I did!

    • #6
  7. The King Prawn Inactive
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    Well deserved.

    • #7
  8. Stad Coolidge
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    Awesome, Rob!

    • #8
  9. livingthehighlife Inactive
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    I joined last month, and this month NewsMax ranks Ricochet #1.

    Coincidence?  I think not.

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  10. Jimmy Carter Member
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    Rob Long: Still: grateful to be recognized by my new favorite news outlet!

    You mean second favorite, Right?

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  11. Casey Inactive
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    Rob Long: The phrase “humorously converse” kind of takes the “humorous” out of any possible “converse,” don’t you think?

    I’m pretty sure “humorously converse” means we’re laughing at you and not with you.

    On the other hand, “humorlessly converse” would probably lead to some funny conversations.  Like when Aunt Mabel and Aunt Dixie talk about that frump at the library desk.

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  12. Misthiocracy Member
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    Thumbs up?

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  13. Liz Member
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    Majestyk:Dang it Rob, you must have listened to Three Martini Lunch a minute before I did!

    You forgot your link: http://ricochet.com/ricochets-podcasts-awarded-the-blue-ribbon-by-newsmax/

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  14. Western Chauvinist Member
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    Congratulations, fellas. That’s some earned success.

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  15. Tuck Inactive
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    Congrats.  It’s a great podcast.  Thank Heavens Lileks is there to carry the rest of you.

    Just pray Newsmax doesn’t come and try to use the site. <evil laugh>

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  16. billy Inactive
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    Ricochet is only number one because Donald Trump doesn’t have his own podcast.

    Yet.

    • #16
  17. Adriana Harris Inactive
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    I have a serious addiction to podcasts and you’re my favorite connection Rob.

    • #17
  18. BrentB67 Inactive
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    I am not a podcast guy, but Congratulations to the Ricochet team that make them happen.

    • #18
  19. Tom Riehl Member
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    Wonderful news for a gray afternoon here in Orygun!

    Can anybody tell me what center-right means?

    • #19
  20. Marion Evans Inactive
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    It is time to do a podcast with Trump so that page views go into the tens of millions.

    • #20
  21. Randy Webster Inactive
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    Speaking of GLOP, are you guys on vacation?

    • #21
  22. Blue Yeti Admin
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    Marion Evans:It is time to do a podcast with Trump so that page views go into the tens of millions.

    Working on that.

    • #22
  23. Blue Yeti Admin
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    Randy Webster:Speaking of GLOP, are you guys on vacation?

    Next week.

    • #23
  24. jetstream Inactive
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    Blue Yeti:

    Marion Evans:It is time to do a podcast with Trump so that page views go into the tens of millions.

    Working on that.

    How many tons of ice will it take to keep the servers packed in ice so  a black hole isn’t created ending the known universe?

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  25. EThompson Member
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    Congratulations especially to Yeti who makes it all happen.

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  26. Ryan M Inactive
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    I have it on good authority that the Flagship Podcast is, at most, the #2 podcast on Ricochet.

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  27. Ryan M Inactive
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    Ryan M:I have it on good authority that the Flagship Podcast is, at most, the #2 podcast on Ricochet.

    Although, if they included us, I can imagine the review:

    “Ricochet.com also indulges a few of its lesser-known members in an off-the-cuff format where discussions range from abortion to Bob Costas.  This podcast serves as a decent metric for how much of Ricochet’s political theorizing is actually sinking in among moderately perceptive laypeople.”

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  28. FightinInPhilly Coolidge
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    I know that podcast! I love that podcast! Woot!

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  29. Dietlbomb Inactive
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    Congrats. I’ve been listening since Volume 1, Number 1, and it’s been a joy.

    The trio regularly host guests like Ann Coulter, Michael Barone, and Thomas Sowell to discuss politics and culture.

    Almost true! We could use more Thomas Sowell.

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  30. Yeah...ok. Inactive
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    How did you guys beat Adam Corolla?

    [edit]

    I wrote the above before following the link to see Corolla on the list.

    I also noted this:
    “We have also given some editorial preference to new and emerging names in order to make the list a place of discovery”

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