Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "An Empty Headed Twit Filling Us In"

Date: October 31, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode centers on current political issues, media commentary, and cultural phenomena, serving up Armstrong and Getty’s trademark blend of irreverent humor and sharp critique. The hosts focus heavily on the New York City mayoral race featuring Zoran Mamdani, concerns about antisemitism and Islamophobia, bad ideas on both the left and right, viral trends like the “Order 67” fast food meme, and the importance of maintaining conservative principles. They also include discussions of oddball news and notable moments from across media and society.

Key Topics & Segment Breakdown

1. The New York City Mayoral Race and Zoran Mamdani

[03:18–10:31]

• Main Focus:
  The conversation kicks off with analysis of Zoran Mamdani’s likely mayoral victory, his background, policies, and allegations of antisemitism.
• Guest Commentary:
  Peggy Noonan’s Wall Street Journal column is extensively quoted and discussed.
• Concerns Raised:
  Armstrong and Getty argue that Mamdani, having a privileged background, adopts the mantle of the oppressed, making grand claims about discrimination that don’t ring true in New York’s diverse environment.

Notable Quotes:

• Joe Getty (referring to media narrative):
  “First of all, everything's gotta be made about Trump. So Mamdani winning as a communist Jew hating mayor of the most important city on earth, it's its relationship to Trump that makes it interesting. Okay, if you say so." [04:36]
• Jack Armstrong (on Mamdani’s speech):
  "So your mom gets nominated for Oscars. Your dad's a Columbia professor, and you're saying I'll no longer live in the shadows." [09:58]
• Joe Getty:
  “What the hell are you talking about, man?" [10:05]

2. Allegations of Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Extremism

[10:31–12:59]

• Profile:
  They highlight recent reports of pro-Hamas activism in New York, connections to CAIR events, and media figures defending violence against Jews.
• Host Reaction:
  The hosts contend the conversation has become overly focused on Islamophobia at the expense of discussing radical elements stoking hate.

Notable Quotes:

• Joe Getty:
  "But it's Islamophobia we ought to be afraid of." [12:56]

3. International News: Elon Musk on Immigration and Violence in England

[12:59–14:34]

• Elon Musk’s Tweet:
  Armstrong shares Musk’s metaphor of hobbits and Gondor from Tolkien to comment on immigration and social unrest in England.
• Host Insight:
  They reflect on how violence abroad might have implications for policy and society more broadly.

Notable Quote:

• Jack Armstrong (paraphrasing Musk):
  "It is time for the English to ally with the hard men and fight for their survival." [13:34]

4. Viral Trends: “Order 67” at In-N-Out

[20:14–22:09]

• Event:
  Armstrong recounts a visit to In-N-Out where announcing order number 67 becomes a viral, communal celebration among strangers.
• Analysis:
  They discuss the craving for shared pop culture experiences as society fragments.

Notable Quotes:

• Jack Armstrong:
  “It's because we lack shared experiences and now we're just so desperate for them." [21:05]
• Joe Getty:
  "But it makes me sad for the reasons you've enunciated." [22:30]

5. Conservative Self-Critique: “No Enemies to the Right”

[31:10–38:59]

• Seth Dillon (Babylon Bee) Essay:
  Discussion of Dillon’s piece opposing the “no enemies to the right” philosophy, arguing that refusing to call out extremism within conservatism is self-defeating.
• Examples:
  References to Nick Fuentes and the rise of racists within right-wing spaces.
• Hosts’ Agreement:
  Both hosts strongly endorse Dillon’s call for principle over tribalism.

Notable Quotes:

• Joe Getty (reading Dillon):
  “The slogan ‘no enemies to the right’ isn't a strategy for defeating the left. It's suicide." [35:55]
• Seth Dillon, summarized by Getty:
  “Abandoning our principles in pursuit of power is not a winning strategy. It's a confession that we never really believed in them at all.” [38:56]

6. Oddball and Pop Culture News

A. Charlie Sheen’s Revelation
[27:48–28:03]

• Briefly, Armstrong and Getty joke about Charlie Sheen revealing he has had sex with men, asking who needed to hear that.

B. Truck Driver Story & “Pants” Bit
[28:13–31:06]

• Audio montage about a truck driver pulled over without pants, leading to a comedic musical bit.

C. Royal Family Update: Prince Andrew
[44:40–46:14]

• Discussion of Prince Andrew being stripped of royal titles following new revelations.

7. Noteworthy News Stories

A. Florida Car Crash Confession
[47:17–49:06]

• Story of a man waking from a coma just long enough to accuse his girlfriend of intentionally crashing their car in anger—and then dying days later.

B. Government Shutdown
[46:17–47:14]

• Brief talk about Senator Fetterman apologizing for Democrats holding up votes.

8. Cultural Critique and Wrap-Up

[39:18–40:52]

• Warrior Foundation Freedom Station:
  Call to action to support military families.
• Preview:
  Teasing segments with Kamala Harris on Jon Stewart’s podcast and more on John Fetterman and political personality clubbing.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On privileged politicians playing the victim:
  “Some people are really good at being...the downtrodden, even if they're the opposite.” – Jack Armstrong [10:23]
• On the necessity of critiquing one’s own side:
  “If bad ideas spread like cancer, shouldn’t we check for them everywhere?” – Joe Getty quoting Seth Dillon [34:01]
• On trending memes and lack of culture:
  “We used to have it all the time, but you can’t really anymore because there are no shared pop culture things...So we’re desperate for them.” – Jack Armstrong [21:05]
• On right-wing extremism infecting conservative arguments:
  “It will render your arguments repugnant to people because they've become infected with the crazies.” – Joe Getty [33:53]

Additional Segments

• Armstrong & Getty Superstore Merchandise Pitch:
  Hosts enthusiastically (and tongue-in-cheek) promote their new branded sweatshirts and hoodies.
• AI-generated "Pants" Song:
  In response to a police altercation, producers whip up a funky musical piece about putting one’s pants on when pulled over by police.

Timestamps — Quick Reference to Key Segments

• NYC Mayoral Race & Zoran Mamdani — [03:18–10:31]
• Antisemitism and Islamophobia: — [10:31–12:59]
• Elon Musk/Tolkien England Metaphor: — [12:59–14:34]
• Viral Order 67 Meme/Culture Fragmentation: — [20:14–22:09]
• Seth Dillon/No Enemies to the Right/Babylon Bee: — [31:10–38:59]
• Oddball News: Truck Driver Pants Incident: — [28:13–31:06]
• Florida Man Wakes from Coma to Accuse Girlfriend: — [47:17–49:06]
• Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles: — [44:40–46:14]

Tone & Style

The episode is fast-paced, sarcastic, occasionally biting, and filled with banter, wordplay, and observational humor. Armstrong and Getty maintain their skeptical, anti-establishment tone throughout, while also interspersing thoughtful (if sometimes polemical) analysis on politics and culture.

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