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How Trump Lost the Podcast Bros: Nelk, Theo, Schulz & More Break Ranks

Editor’s Office – DeetsDaily News

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Stop the presses, because the “Podcast Bros” have officially hit the brakes on Trump. That’s right—some of YouTube’s biggest podcasters, from Nelk Boys (Full Send Podcast) to Theo Von, Andrew Schulz, Lex Fridman, Shawn Ryan, Adin Ross, and even Logan Paul, are quietly drifting away from their once cozy ties with Donald Trump.

Once upon a time (okay, 2024), Trump barnstormed through the pod circuit like it was his personal campaign trail. Full Send, IMPAULSIVE, Lex Fridman—you name it, he sat there. The bros gave him access to millions of young viewers the mainstream networks could never touch. But fast forward to now? The vibe is different.

“It’s not 2020 anymore. The audience wants laughs and chaos—not campaign stump speeches,” one fan snarked on X.

Let’s break it down:

  • Nelk Boys (Full Send Podcast): They once treated Trump like a recurring guest star, but after YouTube yanked one of their interviews and they admitted, “we’re not journalists,” the boys have kept politics at arm’s length.
  • Theo Von: Known for his down-home charm, Von has gone from friendly Trump chatter to side-eye questions about “America First.” Translation? He’s not all in anymore.
  • Andrew Schulz: On Flagrant, Schulz has straight-up admitted he regrets hyping Trump and now sounds way more skeptical. A full 180.
  • Lex Fridman: His massive Trump interview gave him the biggest buzz of 2024—but since then he’s leaned hard into science, AI, and creativity. Politics? Barely a whisper.
  • Shawn Ryan: He snagged a sit-down with Trump too, but his bread-and-butter remains military deep-dives and Navy SEAL stories. Trump’s name doesn’t dominate the feed.
  • Adin Ross: The internet’s resident chaos machine flirted hard with TrumpWorld, gifting Rolexes and Teslas—but lately he’s back to streamer drama, not campaign hype.
  • Logan Paul: The IMPAULSIVE host scored an interview with Trump but quickly pivoted back to WWE, celebrity gossip, and energy drink wars.

So what happened? Simple: the content economy shifted. Political interviews generated insane clicks for podcasts, but they also drained the fun, spooked advertisers, and alienated casual viewers. The bros realized pure entertainment sells better than partisan loyalty.

“Clicks are cool, controversies are exhausting,” one showrunner told us with a wink.

And fans? Divided. Some are roasting the podcasters for being “opportunistic,” while others cheer the pivot: “Finally, back to the jokes. Who cares about politics?”

The cliffhanger: is this a breakup, or just a break? Will the bros cozy up to Trump again when the next scandal hits, or have they permanently swapped campaign speeches for clout and comedy? Stay tuned—because in the world of podcasts, loyalty lasts only as long as the algorithm approves.

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