The podcast that asks: Do we really understand how anything works at all?
No question is too dumb, no topic is off limits. Assume I'm an Idiot takes complex ideas, hot takes, and basic things you should know, and boils them down so even a 7-year-old can understand.
Ruff & Tumble is a media and podcasting company built on the belief that the best conversations aren't polished — they're real. We make content that cuts through the noise with authenticity, humor, and heart.
Can a guy with the IQ of a Wood Tick find a way to help folks understand the way the world functions? You be the judge.
The podcast that asks: Do we really understand how anything works at all? No question is too dumb, no topic is off limits. Assume I'm an Idiot takes complex ideas, hot takes, and basic things you should know, and boils them down so even a 7-year-old can understand.
Browse Episodes
Defend the podcast from rogue hot takes
We break down Wall Street like you're five. Bulls, bears, and why your 401k is basically a mood ring.
Invisible internet waves are basically magic, right? We asked the dumb questions so you don't have to.
Sleep scientists, Freud, and that recurring dream where you show up to work in your underwear. All covered.
Democracy's weirdest math problem. We untangle it without putting you to sleep.
The surprisingly fascinating journey from toilet to treatment plant. You'll never flush the same way again.
Host & Co-Founder
JR is the voice and co-creator behind Ruff and Tumble. With a knack for asking the questions everyone's thinking but nobody wants to say out loud, this self-professed buffoon created Assume I'm an Idiot as the antidote to media that talks way over your head — relying on corporate talk and industry code that nobody can digest. Equal parts curious, irreverent, and surprisingly informed, JR does his darnedest to get info into an easy-to-swallow format.
Executive Producer & Co-Founder
As co-founder and EP of Ruff & Tumble, Mike doesn't have time for shenanigans. He's a 10th-degree black belt in producing media content, possessing an exceptional ability to keep the wheels on the tracks. With three times the intelligence of its host, Mike keeps Assume I'm an Idiot and Ruff & Tumble rolling, freeing JR to mess everything up and make trouble.
Want to collaborate, sponsor a show, or be an expert guest? Feel like berating JR and telling him everything he got wrong? Just want to say hey or get something off your chest? We'd love to hear from you!
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