Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: Camels Eat A Lot Of Fiber
Date: September 24, 2025
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty | Producer: Michael
Episode Overview
This episode dives into the latest headlines dominating U.S. and world affairs, particularly the surprising shifts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and Trump’s bold stance about Ukraine “getting all its land back.” The hosts also unpack the layers of media coverage, political rhetoric, and First Amendment issues—most notably, the controversy around Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV. True to their signature style, Armstrong and Getty blend incisive political analysis with irreverent humor, lampooning everything from political grandstanding to the absurdities of modern culture (and even their “studio camel”).
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Russia-Ukraine Crisis & Trump’s Statements (04:41–14:36)
- Trump’s Ukraine Declaration: Jack reacts with shock at media focus on minor stories instead of Trump’s announcement regarding Ukraine. He points out Trump’s statements: “Trump says Ukraine should get all of their land back and vows to help. What? What, what does that mean? Holy crap” (05:00).
- Russian Response & Mockery: Russian officials mock Trump. Michael relays the Kremlin’s spokesman’s quip: “‘Russia is in no way tiger. Still Russia more compared with bear. There are no paper bears. Your face is a paper bear’” (07:08). The hosts riff on “paper bears,” highlighting the propaganda absurdity.
- Peskov, Medvedev, and Russian Media: The hosts review Russia's pointed ridicule, with Michael quoting Medvedev: “He will come back. He always comes back. The main thing is to radically change your point of view ... and everything will be fine. That’s the essence of successful government through social media” (08:27).
- Speculation on Putin’s Motives: They puzzle over why Putin would openly mock Trump, with Michael suggesting: “Either Putin wants to provoke Trump ... or he wants war with NATO and/or a nuclear war.” He adds wryly: “That would suck” (10:38–10:51).
- Western Reactions & Theories: Zack and Michael discuss whether this public taunting is meant to unsettle European allies or further erode Trump’s standing (13:20).
2. Media, Free Speech & Jimmy Kimmel’s Return (20:00–40:34)
- Kimmel’s Return & Public Reaction: Armstrong and Getty react to Jimmy Kimmel’s much-hyped return to TV. Jack, unimpressed, snarks: “He’s a smug A-hole. He just is. Yeah. And he hates you. Unless you’re his politics, he hates you and thinks you’re stupid. So screw him” (28:30).
- Dramatic Kimmel Moment (Not Aired Widely): The hosts highlight the emotional, little-aired moment where Kimmel publicly forgives the man who killed Charlie Kirk, which they believe showed genuine emotion and Christian values (33:34–34:16).
- Quote: “If you believe in the teachings of Jesus, as I do ... A selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply.” – Jimmy Kimmel (34:00–34:16, as played by hosts)
- Media Suppression of Non-Narrative Content: They are baffled why this moment isn’t in circulation. Michael observes, “Christianity is evil and white supremacist or something ... every other religion is to be revered ... I think it might be on the progressive left” (35:00).
- First Amendment and Hypocrisy: Michael’s main point: Free speech must be defended universally. He likens defending Kimmel’s rights (despite his politics) to Miranda rights for criminals: “Jimmy Kimmel being an a hole doesn’t matter. ... I agreed with virtually everything Jimmy Kimmel said about the First Amendment last night. Hundred percent. And he’s an a hole” (31:04).
- Administrative Threats & Network Power: Hosts criticize both FCC and presidential threats to media, calling out hypocrisy on both sides. “The FCC Commissioner ought to shut his piehole. Trump ought to stop” (37:47).
- Shift to Streaming & Business Takeaways: The landscape is rapidly changing—networks have less power, streaming rules. Armstrong observes: “They love the ad [revenue from streaming] ... They want you to get your antenna down off the roof and sign up for Hulu Disney. That’s what they want” (40:15).
3. Quick Hits: News Roundup & Quips (20:40–23:45)
- Katie’s Headlines:
- Trump’s Ukraine/NATO comments
- Google reinstating accounts banned for political speech
- Kamala Harris on Biden & her “disastrous” media tour
- Extremist recruitment on Discord
- Pregnant liberal women using Tylenol in protest
- MLB’s new robot umpires for 2026
- Trend: “Eat more, weigh less”—the bean diet
- Babylon Bee: Trump “dumbing down” China by inviting them to U.S. universities
- Notable Armstrong & Getty Humor:
- “The world has become too stupid. I’m checking out. Goodbye, everyone from the association of Nihilists.” – Michael (22:44)
- Discussion of camels in the studio: “Does the camel eat prunes? What is going on in here? God.” – Jack (16:00)
“Lot of fiber. Camels eat a lot of fiber.” – Michael (16:06)
4. Listener Mailbag & Final Thoughts (44:58–49:44)
- Legacy and Posterity: Michael shares a quote from Edward Abbey: “Those who have no sense of posterity or any concern for future generations are the ones who are really dead. ... Walking zombies” (44:58).
- Kimmel Sincerity & Contradictions: Listeners debate whether Kimmel’s emotional display was genuine; one notes, “Jimmy Kimmel is a suck up a hole. Nothing he said last night was sincere, but thank you for watching so I didn’t have to” (45:49).
- Putin’s Calculations: Listener suggests Putin seeks to draw China into the conflict for better odds against NATO (47:11).
- Bear Stories & Signoffs: The episode closes out with characteristic absurdism: “If you were a man, you would have ... fought the bear in your underwear ... to save my Coleman cooler” (49:13).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
On the Russia-Ukraine Crisis:
- “Trump says Ukraine should get all of their land back and vows to help. What? What, what does that mean? Holy crap.” – Jack Armstrong (05:00)
- “There are no paper bears. Your face is a paper bear.” – Kremlin spokesman as relayed by Michael (07:08)
On Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech:
- “He’s a smug A-hole. He just is ... He hates you, unless you’re his politics, he hates you and thinks you’re stupid.” – Jack Armstrong (28:30)
- “Jimmy Kimmel being an a hole doesn’t matter ... I agreed with virtually everything Jimmy Kimmel said about the First Amendment last night. Hundred percent. And he’s an a hole.” – Michael (31:04)
- “[Kimmel], a selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply and I hope it touches many ...” – Jimmy Kimmel clip played by hosts (34:00–34:16)
- “Christianity is ... white supremacist or something ... every other religion is to be revered ... I think it might be on the progressive left.” – Michael (35:00)
- “The FCC Commissioner ought to shut his piehole. Trump ought to stop.” – Michael (37:47)
Media & Cultural Absurdity:
- “Does the camel eat prunes? What is going on in here? God.” – Jack Armstrong (16:00)
- “Lot of fiber. Camels eat a lot of fiber. There is. You would be as regular as him.” – Michael (16:06)
- “The world has become too stupid. I’m checking out. Goodbye, everyone from the association of Nihilists.” – Michael (22:44)
Legacy & Life:
- “Those who have no sense of posterity or any concern for future generations are the ones who are really dead. ... Walking zombies.” – Edward Abbey, quoted by Michael (44:58)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Russia-Ukraine & Trump’s Comments: 04:41–14:36
- Trump-NATO Exchange (actual quote): 15:26–15:56
- Jimmy Kimmel, Media, and Free Speech: 20:00–40:34
- Kimmel’s Dramatic Forgiveness Clip: 33:34–34:16
- Media Landscape Analysis (Broadcast vs. Streaming): 40:15–40:34
- News Headlines Roundup: 20:40–23:45
- Listener Mailbag & Bear Story: 44:58–49:44
Episode Tone & Style
- Tone: Energetic, irreverent, skeptical, conversational, and occasionally biting. The hosts are unapologetically opinionated and often shift quickly from humor to serious analysis.
- Language: Blunt, colloquial, filled with asides and banter, mixing political insight with offbeat jokes and relatable anecdotes.
Final Takeaway
This episode underscores Armstrong & Getty’s unique place in talk radio: deeply engaged with politics and media trends, mocking both the left and the right for hypocrisy, and always ready to pivot to comedic or absurdist commentary. If you want a rundown of the day’s biggest (and weirdest) stories with zero reverence for the official narrative, this is your show.
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