Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Charged With Douchiness In The Third Degree

Date: January 30, 2026
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Producer/Contributor: Katie Green
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a wide array of current news with the Armstrong & Getty crew’s trademark blend of sardonic humor and sharp cultural critique. The themes range from the efficacy of boycotts, Winter Olympics highlights, Don Lemon’s arrest and media coverage, to media manipulation of images, TikTok’s changing ownership, and the curious self-criticism found among younger Americans. Throughout, the hosts banter, challenge each other, and riff on current events with a distinct irreverence, never shying from provocative, unfiltered commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Effectiveness and Politics of Boycotts

(02:09–03:03)

• The hosts debate whether nationwide boycotts ever lead to substantive change, with Jack skeptical about their utility unless they’re highly publicized or aligned with mainstream media.

• Quote:

  “When was the last time any boycott did any good other than getting media attention? Yes, Bud Light. Actually, now that I think about it. Bud Light.”
  — Jack Armstrong (02:23)

• Observation of media's role: Left-leaning causes get massive coverage and free “advertising”; right-leaning boycotts are typically ignored.

2. Winter Olympics Banter, Lindsey Vonn Crashes, and Snoop Dogg’s Role

(03:17–06:16)

• Lindsey Vonn’s crash during her “last Olympics” becomes fodder for Armstrong’s edgy humor, sparking a back-and-forth about social media, fitness, and the role of female athletes.

  • Quote:

    “Hey, Lindsey Vonn, how about a little less Instagram thirst traps and a little more staying on your feet?”
    — Jack Armstrong (03:44)

  • Katie and Joe push back, defending Vonn’s right to post what she wants.

• Teasing of a secretive “insider” scoop: Snoop Dogg will feature in Olympic coverage.
  • Quote:

    “Snoop Dogg… has recorded a feature that I cannot wait to see.”
    — Joe Getty (05:33)

• Anticipation: All Americans will once again become “figure skating experts” during the games.

3. Headline: Don Lemon’s Arrest and Media Reactions

(06:53–13:13; 14:02–14:54)

• News breaks that ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested after a protest at a Minneapolis church.

  • Satirical charges discussed, notably “douchiness in the third degree."
    • Quote:

      “Charged with douchiness in the third degree.”
      — Joe Getty (08:08)

• Lively debate on:

  • The blurred lines between journalism and activism.
  • Whether everyone can simply declare themselves “journalists” for legal protection.
  • Media bias and the outsized attention Lemon’s arrest receives despite his marginal status.

• Joe on Root Issues:

  “If you are creating content… that is very, very close to journalism, and we don't jail journalists. But if the journalist stabs someone so he can report on man stabbed, you're no longer a journalist.”
  — Joe Getty (09:14)

4. CNN Manipulating News Images

(12:04–14:02; 16:41–19:05)

• CNN is accused of “substantially” altering an image of Minneapolis nurse Alex Preddy to make him look more handsome and sympathetic.

  • Quote:

    “They gave him the dating app treatment.”
    — Jack Armstrong (12:42)

  • The hosts, appalled, see this as a gross ethical breach and a symptom of media bias.

  • Katie exclaims:

    “They are shameless.”
    — Katie Green (13:28)

  • Armstrong & Getty call for more widespread outrage, mocking the priorities of media outlets.

  • Quote (Summary):

    “A guy got killed in the street and it's a major controversy… and you change him to make him more handsome. What the hell is that?”
    — Jack Armstrong (18:55)

5. Daily News Roundup (“Katie’s Headlines”) and Sharp Commentary

(14:02–18:27)

• Katie delivers rapid-fire headlines, each sparking commentary:
  • Don Lemon dominates news even after his exit from prime time.
  • Trump’s stance toward Iran and trade with China.
  • US choking off oil to Cuba.
  • Trump’s pick for Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh.
  • Medical ethics: Florida nurse gives up license after refusing anesthesia for MAGA patients (“You’re an asshat.”—Jack).
  • Study: “1 in 4 US couples make love once a month or less—fatigue may be why” (hosts lampoon the excuses).
  • Satire: Babylon Bee headline about Bruce Springsteen threatening to release music “until deportations stop.”

6. TikTok, Anti-American Sentiment, & Media Literacy

(25:43–28:33)

• TikTok’s controversial transition to “a US company” brings backlash—millennial/Gen Z users are more suspicious of US data collection than Chinese surveillance.

  • Quote:

    “The young people canceling the app because they think now that it’s a US company, it’s going to be collecting your data. How hilarious is that?”
    — Jack Armstrong (26:30)

• Joe and Jack see this as part of a broader self-hating American attitude fostered by the US education system.

7. Melania Trump Movie & Media Bias

(24:23–25:43; 28:34–32:14)

• A new Melania Trump biopic stirs discussion about media double standards in covering First Ladies.

  • Armstrong’s take:

    “She appeared on like zero magazine covers the first term as opposed to… Democratic women… Vogue six times over four years… Milania got nothing.”
    — Jack Armstrong (24:44)

• They joke about the likelihood of watching the film and riff on the practice of enhancing people’s photos for public perception (connecting to CNN’s Preddy image manipulation).

8. Humor, Tangents, and Personal Asides

(32:14–34:05)

• A long tangent about animal scat identification, with Jack incredulous over Joe’s “amateur scientist” hobby.
  • Quote:

    “Today. I really nailed down which poop is which poop from which animal. And it was a wonderful experience.”
    — Jack Armstrong (32:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Lindsey Vonn and Social Media:

  “That's improper in half a dozen different ways… That was an Instagram thirst trap.”
  — Joe Getty & Jack Armstrong, (03:57–04:06)

• On Don Lemon’s Arrest:

  “I guarantee you when they showed up and said 'We have a warrant for your arrest'... he thought, 'This is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me. Thank you, Trump. Thank you, God. Thank you, Pam Bondi. I am back…'”
  — Jack Armstrong (08:29)

• Media Manipulation Outrage:

  “That's weak and awful on I don't know how many different levels.”
  — Jack Armstrong (13:37)

• American Self-Hatred Riff:

  “Our government schools make Benedict Arnold look like George Washington. They are traitors to the United States of America. Activist traitors.”
  — Joe Getty (27:35)

• Satirical Crime Inflation:

  “Grade two lameness, which is also a crime.”
  — Joe Getty (11:06)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Boycotts & Media Coverage: 02:09–03:03
• Winter Olympics & Lindsey Vonn: 03:17–06:16
• Don Lemon Breaking News: 06:53–13:13
• CNN’s Photo Editing Scandal: 12:04–14:02, 16:41–19:05
• Katie’s Headlines: 14:02–18:27
• TikTok and Data Collection: 25:43–28:33
• Melania Trump & Media Bias: 24:23–25:43; 28:34–32:14
• Animal Scat Tangent: 32:14–34:05

Overall Tone & Conclusion

The show maintains its signature mix of irreverence, skepticism, and pointed social commentary, freely crossing the line between hard news analysis and sharp satire. Armstrong & Getty repeatedly challenge media narratives and cultural assumptions, blending earnest critique with comic improvisation—a tone well captured in their reactions to Don Lemon’s arrest, CNN image manipulation, and the melting pot of American cynicism and self-contradiction.

Anyone seeking a serious but entertaining breakdown of the week's biggest controversies, replete with memorable one-liners and lateral thinking, will find this episode quintessential Armstrong & Getty.