Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: All I Wanna Do Is Sleep
Date: December 2, 2025
Host: Armstrong & Getty and Co-hosts
Produced by iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode revolves around two major themes: the science and story of a Kansas salt mine—complete with preserved artifacts and darkly fascinating tidbits—and a candid, often humorous, conversation about Katie’s pregnancy, from exhaustion and food cravings to the frustration of unsolicited opinions about baby names. The hosts keep their trademark blend of wit and playful banter, making even the oddest topics an enjoyable ride.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Kansas Salt Mine Adventure

Timestamps: 02:10 – 05:50

• Salt Mine as a Time Capsule

  • The host recounts a family trip to a salt mine in Kansas, noting its use as an ultra-preserved storage for classic films (e.g., The Wizard of Oz) and historic artifacts due to its perfect humidity and temperature control.
  • “They had a newspaper down there, a copy of the New York Times from the day after Lincoln was shot. And it was looking like looking at a newspaper from that day.” (Host, 02:25)

• Danger and Preservation in the Mines

  • Historical dangers are discussed—such as cave-ins and the tough conditions for miners in the 1920s and 30s, often shrouded in darkness.
  • A tour guide’s irreverent joke about sagging mine ceilings: “He said, that one’s sagging like Madonna.” (Host quoting tour guide, 03:24)

• Everything Stays in the Mine

  • Nothing is removed from the mine but salt, meaning over 100 years’ worth of garbage and even animal remains (e.g., donkeys) are still perfectly preserved.
  • “Any bit of garbage over the last 105 years is still down there. And it’s perfectly preserved...” (Host, 03:49)
  • A grim detail: donkeys used for labor, once blind and deceased, remain there intact—“You got a 90 year old dead burro there.” (Host, 05:18)

• Unexpected Science

  • The hosts discuss vision loss in darkness, recounting how both donkeys and humans can go blind in just a few days without light due to corneal atrophy.
  • “If you don’t use them [your eyes] at all for like three days, you go blind. That’s how quick they atrophy.” (Host, 04:32)

2. Katie’s Pregnancy and Social Commentary

Timestamps: 05:55 – 17:48

• Unending Exhaustion

  • Katie opens with, “All I want to do is sleep.” (Katie, 02:01), setting a lighthearted tone about the toll of pregnancy-related fatigue.

• Social Media Announcements and Unsolicited Opinions

  • Upon publicly announcing her pregnancy, Katie receives a barrage of advice and pressure for details, especially about the baby’s name.
  • “Boy, did I think I was getting opinions beforehand.” (Katie, 08:58)
  • She shares a witty story where she pretends her chosen name is the very one a friend dislikes: “I just felt like making her just her pants for just a couple of seconds.” (Katie, 10:11)

• Naming Decisions and Boundaries

  • The debate about when and how to share the baby’s name draws in hosts and co-hosts, leading to a broader discussion on why people so rarely change their names as adults.
  • “I’m amazed more people don’t change their names because it’s so cheap...but almost nobody does.” (Host, 11:47)

• ‘Name Appropriation’ and Irish Heritage

  • The group banters about “name appropriation,” questioning whether non-Irish people should use Irish names.
  • “That shouldn’t be allowed. You shouldn’t be able to get—just seize a name unless you have credentials.” (Co-host, 15:03)
  • Katie reveals her baby and planned sibling names are Irish, with relief that neither she nor her husband know anyone else with the chosen names.
  • A tangent on the origins and common misunderstandings of “Paddy wagon.”
  • “Name appropriation.” (Katie and Host, 15:46–15:47)

• Pregnancy Cravings and Body Changes

  • Katie details a powerful craving for salt and vinegar chips, sharing strategies for fitting snacks into errands and her car’s cup holder.
  • “I cannot stop eating salt and vinegar chips...I bought four bags plus a Pringles container because I had other errands to run and the Pringles container would fit in my cup holder in my car.” (Katie, 16:25)
  • The “boob fairy” makes an appearance, as Katie jokes about physical changes and buying new bras: “I’ve had to buy, like, new over the shoulder boulder holders.” (Katie, 17:34)
  • Hosts offer support and gentle ribbing, keeping the mood light.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Preservation in the Salt Mine:
  “Anything that goes down in the mine stays in the mine.” (Host, 03:49)

• Pregnancy Banter:
  “All I want to do is sleep.” (Katie, 02:01)
  “There’s never a question.” (Katie, 08:49)
  “I talk to you guys more than I talk to anybody else in my life.”—“Yeah. It’s sad, isn’t it?” (Katie & Co-host, 13:16-13:21)

• Name Appropriation:
  “Don’t you be trespassing on my ethnicity, snatching up our groovy names.” (Co-host, 15:37)

• Pregnancy Cravings:
  “I cannot stop eating salt and vinegar chips...and the Pringles container would fit in my cup holder in my car.” (Katie, 16:25)

• Physical Changes:
  “I’ve had to buy, like, new over the shoulder boulder holders and whatnot.”—“The boob fairy has come to visit.” (Katie & Co-host, 17:34–17:43)

• On Children’s Complaints About Names:
  “There’s no winning...I was always the only [Jack]...And then there’s kids that were two mikes and four Steves...So there’s no winning.” (Host, 14:44)

Important Segments (Timestamps)

• 02:10 – 05:50: Kansas salt mine deep-dive; preservation, dangers, and quirky facts.
• 05:55 – 08:57: Katie’s pregnancy update; fatigue and social media experience.
• 08:58 – 11:13: The name game—keeping the secret, dealing with persistent inquiries.
• 12:08 – 13:50: Name-changing discussion; the paperwork blues; offbeat name ideas.
• 14:20 – 15:46: Name popularity, “name appropriation,” and Irish name trivia.
• 16:16 – 17:34: Cravings and body changes, chip logistics, and the “boob fairy.”

Episode Tone and Style

The hosts maintain their signature witty, off-the-cuff banter throughout, bouncing between curiosity, personal anecdotes, and playful teasing. The vibe is casual and warm, making listeners feel like part of a candid, unfiltered conversation among friends.

For listeners:
This episode offers a blend of quirky historical trivia (dead donkeys in salt mines!), relatable pregnancy realities, and honest, funny takes on the awkwardness of baby-naming. You’ll laugh, learn, and possibly feel inspired to keep a can of Pringles handy, just in case.