Could I See You In My Office, Please?

Summary

Armstrong & Getty On Demand – Episode: "Could I See You In My Office, Please?"

Release Date: January 14, 2025

In this engaging episode of Armstrong & Getty On Demand, hosts Armstrong and Getty delve into personal anecdotes, workplace dynamics, and humorous banter that offers listeners both laughter and relatable insights. Skipping over the initial advertisements, the heart of the episode begins around the 2:31-minute mark, where the hosts explore the quirky topic of demeanor and personal style in professional settings.

---

1. The “Coat Removal” Conundrum (02:31 - 05:00)

The episode kicks off with Armstrong initiating a humorous yet introspective conversation about a peculiar piece of feedback he received regarding the way he removes his coat.

Armstrong (02:44):
"So yesterday we got on the topic of the fact that I take my coat off like a woman. As my son said, you take your coat off like a girl."

This comment sparks a light-hearted debate among the hosts about gender perceptions and personal habits. Armstrong shares a poll they conducted on Twitter, revealing that about two-thirds of respondents agree with the observation.

Armstrong (03:01):
"I checked with a friend who's known me for 25 years who said, yeah, you do take your coat off like a girl."

The conversation takes a humorous turn as they discuss comments from listeners, including playful jabs at Armstrong's demeanor.

---

2. Reflecting on Personal Habits and Self-Perception (05:00 - 09:28)

Joe joins the discussion, providing his perspective and a touch of self-deprecation regarding traditional gender roles.

Joe (05:24):
"Jack is an effeminate man who seeks recognition and approval from others, especially the opposite sex, for self-esteem fulfillment."

Armstrong contemplates the inadvertent ways in which personal habits can influence others' perceptions, leading to amusing self-awareness.

Armstrong (08:48):
"You're very particular and intentional when removing your jacket. Very feminine."

This segment underscores the hosts' ability to turn a simple observation into a broader conversation about identity and personal quirks.

---

3. Michael’s Memorable Office Visit Story (12:51 - 16:16)

The episode transitions to Michael sharing a riveting story about an unexpected trip to his boss's office, revealing the lighter side of workplace misunderstandings.

Michael (13:03):
"One of my top favorite bosses of all time, Paul Hosley, walked into the studio and asked to see Katie in his office."

Michael recounts discovering explicit images on his car, planted by a friend as a playful revenge for a past incident. The narrative unfolds with vivid details, highlighting the camaraderie and playful tensions among colleagues.

Michael (14:18):
"At this time, so this is like 10:30 in the morning... triple X porn photos ripped out of a magazine."

The story culminates in a humorous confrontation orchestrated by Paul, turning an awkward situation into a memorable and laughter-filled encounter.

---

4. Workplace Dynamics and Communication (16:27 - 18:42)

The hosts shift focus to discussing the universal anxiety surrounding summons to a boss's office, often feared as a harbinger of bad news.

Armstrong (06:27):
"Bosses, when you say, 'I need to see you in my office,' you're scared to death you're losing your job."

They explore the psychological impact of workplace communication and the importance of conveying positive intentions to alleviate employee anxiety.

Joe (17:11):
"If you are doing this job and you get called into the boss's office and you're not fast forwarding through everything you said in your head, you're not doing the job."

This segment offers listeners a humorous take on common workplace fears while providing insightful commentary on improving managerial communication.

---

5. Closing Thoughts and Final Banter (18:42 - End)

As the episode draws to a close, the hosts recap their stories and emphasize the importance of human connections amidst an increasingly digital world.

Joe (19:54):
"Every day, our world gets a little more connected, but a little further apart. But then there are moments that remind us to be more human."

The final moments are filled with playful exchanges and reflections on the shared experiences that bind the hosts and resonate with their audience.

---

Notable Quotes:

• Armstrong (02:44):
  "I take my coat off like a woman. As my son said, you take your coat off like a girl."

• Michael (13:03):
  "One of my top favorite bosses of all time, Paul Hosley."

• Joe (17:11):
  "If you are doing this job and you get called into the boss's office and you're not fast forwarding through everything you said in your head, you're not doing the job."

---

Conclusion:

"Could I See You In My Office, Please?" is a testament to Armstrong and Getty's chemistry and their ability to transform everyday topics into entertaining and thought-provoking discussions. From humorous takes on personal habits to insightful stories about workplace dynamics, this episode offers a blend of laughter and relatability, making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.

Transcript

[Jack]

Stop hitting snooze on new tech. Upgrade the whole [e-mail] Unlock AI experiences with the ThinkPad X1 carbon powered by Intel Core Ultra processors so you can work, create and boost productivity all on one device. Win the tech search for business PCs at Lenovo.com Lenovo Lenovo.

[Joe]

Did you know that parents rank financial literacy as the number one most difficult life skill to teach? Meet Greenlight, the debit card and money app for families. With Greenlight, you can send money to kids quickly, set up chores, automate allowance, and keep an eye on what your kids are spending. With real time notifications, kids learn to earn, save and spend wisely, and parents can rest easy knowing their kids are learning about money with guardrails in place. Try Greenlight Risk free [e-mail] iheart Roku.

[Katie]

Has what you need to make your college home away from home feel more like your own. Make your dorm the place to be with Roku tv, or bring a Roku streaming stick to easily access all your favorite free and premium content like iHeartradio. Stream your favorite playlist with the Roku Vibe setting Smart light strips to sync your music to millions of colors and make your dorm feel more like you. Make make your dorm the place to be with Roku TVs streaming players and smart lights. Head to roku.com or your favorite retailer to deck out your dorm.

[Joe]

Ch ch ch.

[Jack]

Chumba looking for excitement? Chumba Casino is here. Play anytime. Play anywhere. Play on the train. Play at the store. Play at home. Play when you're bored. Play today for your chance to win and get daily bonuses when you log in. So what are you waiting for? Don't delay. Chumba Casino is free to play. Experience social gameplay like never before. Go to Chumba Casino right now to play hundreds of games, including online slots, bingo and more. Live the chumba [e-mail] VGW Group no purchase necessary void. We're prohibited by law.

[Joe]

Seek terms and conditions At Amica Insurance, we know it's more than just a car or a house. It's the four wheels that get you where you're going and the four walls that welcome you home. When you combine auto and home insurance with Amica, we'll help protect it all. And the more you cover, the more you can save. Amica Empathy is our best policy.

[Michael]

Katie, could I see you in my office? For what? Just a minute. It's one more thing.

[Jack]

Armstrong and Gay.

[Armstrong]

One more thing before we get to Katie's story. Yes, Joe?

[Joe]

I was gonna Say, you know, I'll wait. You got, you got something. I'll. I'll use this as a prelude to Katie's tale of something.

[Armstrong]

So yesterday we got on the topic of the fact that I take my coat off like a woman. As my son said, you take your coat off like a girl.

[Michael]

Confirmed.

[Armstrong]

I checked with a friend who, who's known me for 25 years who said, yeah, you do take your coat off like a girl. I thought, really? Okay, that's interesting. Then I yesterday took off my coat during the show for Katie. She said, you absolutely take your coat. It's the way I roll my shoulders, apparently. So we made a video of it and put it up for a vote. And we posted on Twitter and it's running 60. About 2/3. Yes, I lack authority in otherwise. In other words, I take my coat off like a girl. Or no, about a third. So most people seem to agree. And a lot of comments on the video. For instance, Dave, who weighed in, he may take his coat off like a lady, but he takes his pantyhose off like a man. Okay. Thank you for that. It's the way he puffs out his boobs. That's what my son said. It's like you're trying to push out your boobs, but you don't have any. Okay. You're like a ponce hairdresser, this person.

[Joe]

Said Karen Hanrack, who's the insults, huh?

[Armstrong]

Karen Hanratty, a fabulous human being and longtime friend of the Armstrong and Getty show, said, Michelangelo is a national treasure. That's for Michelangelo's participation in the video in which he takes his jacket off like a man compared to my taking it off like a girl.

[Jack]

That's right.

[Armstrong]

I went into this wanting to back you, Jack, but. Yeah, you do.

[Michael]

Big popular vote that your jacket's too small.

[Armstrong]

Yeah, well, it wasn't when I bought it.

[Joe]

Did you see Jamie's comment? Our. Our beloved former news woman, Jamie, coffee.

[Armstrong]

I did not.

[Joe]

She said, not sure it's like a girl, but definitely more fluid and more flair than Michelangelo's caveman esque disrobing of his coat. So. And you do boo boo, she writes. That's a very Jamie thing to say. Yeah. So Michael coming in for a little criticism.

[Armstrong]

Yeah. I don't know why I roll my shoulders like that. It's really made me think a lot about a lot of things.

[Michael]

Giving you a jacket complex?

[Joe]

I have been a flaming heterosexual since early in my life. I just knew it's girls for me from a very early, you know, point in my life and I have observed girlishness and femininity and in many, many different pursuits. I've never thought about there being a feminine way to take off one's coat.

[Armstrong]

No. Until people started posting gifts of women taking off their coats. And that's the way I take my coat off. Jack is an effeminate man who seeks recognition and approval from others, especially the opposite sex, for self esteem fulfillment.

[Joe]

Okay, well, good psychoanalysis.

[Armstrong]

That's it for that.

[Joe]

No charge either.

[Armstrong]

It's the shoulder roll. Everybody says so I'll work on it.

[Michael]

I guess it's more of a shimmy.

[Armstrong]

I don't know what to do about that. Okay, so tell us your story, Katie or Joe has a prelude to.

[Michael]

Yes, Joe had something.

[Joe]

Well, I was just gonna say we. I'm not even sure this person's with us anymore. Our first agent, we were not thrilled with the job he did. And indeed we asked him to take his leave in favor of Eric, the world's greatest agent. On the other hand, the one thing that he did that I really appreciated, he'd say, guys, call me, it's urgent. It's a good thing.

[Michael]

Yes.

[Joe]

So he would always make it clear, hey, I got to see you. Don't worry, everything's cool. Because he knew that anybody who gets that summons is like, holy crap. Uhoh.

[Armstrong]

So, bosses, I've always wondered this. When you say, I'd like to see in my office at 1:00, do you get a kick out of people being scared to death? Or are, does it, or does it not occur to you that unless you say it's a good thing, everybody's worried they're about to be fired or something bad. Every time. Not sometimes, not occasionally. Every time. Bosses, you say, I need to see in my office, you're scared to death you're losing your job. So if it's not bad, and, and, and unless you get a kick out of them being freaked out, you should say, as our agent used to say, it's a good thing.

[Michael]

Yeah, that's.

[Joe]

Or it, it's no big deal. We just got to deal with something, you know? Yeah, of course. If they weren't going to sack you and ruin your life and cast you out into the poverty, they wouldn't tell you that, right?

[Armstrong]

True.

[Joe]

All right, of course, real quick here.

[Jack]

But if you call your agent, he.

[Joe]

Says it's a good thing. And he says, guess what, guys, I.

[Jack]

Got a new car.

[Joe]

Doesn't help you. I'm watching the video. I haven't watched the whole Video yet. I had a crazy busy day taking his. That's not cavemanish. That's a man taking off his coat. Michael, I apologize for even report repeating that that idiotic criticism is going to take off his coat. It's, it's, it's poncy. It's hard to describe why, but it's.

[Armstrong]

I know. I wonder how I picked that up.

[Joe]

Weirdly deliberate.

[Armstrong]

That's exactly. That's funny. That is really weird. Let me read the quote from. And this is somebody who hadn't seen me take a jacket off in 25 years. And I asked them. I mean, it's just weird that they'd have any memory whatsoever if somebody from who I haven't seen take a jacket off in 25 years texted me and said, do I take my jacket off in an effeminate way. I would say, what the hell are you talking about?

[Joe]

What they said?

[Armstrong]

Yeah, you're very particular and intentional when removing your jacket. Very feminine. They use the very word that you used. That's so strange.

[Joe]

I know it is. This is a topic I have never spent a single second thinking about in my many decades on this planet.

[Armstrong]

But you're in agreement with two thirds of people. Okay, whatever.

[Joe]

You know, I've got to admit, I was tasked with having. Because I bolted after the show yesterday, but I was tasked with having Judy videotape me taking my coat off, but she was insanely busy yesterday and we never got it done. And now I'm a really curious about my coat removal style, although nobody's ever mentioned it to me, so it's probably more normal. Um, but I'm also totally aware now I'll be hyper aware. I won't be able to do it naturally.

[Armstrong]

I wonder if I've ever c blocked myself, if you'll pardon the expression having. Having met a woman who's kind of interested in me. And then I take my coat off and it's a deal breaker. It's like, no way I could be with that guy.

[Joe]

And maybe she's not even conscious of why I don't. She's like, I'm not a lesbian.

[Jack]

There's probably a dozen beautiful women out there Jack that this has happened.

[Armstrong]

Like, I can't be with a guy who takes off his jacket like me. They thought to themselves, it's playoff time and it's now or never.

[Joe]

Don't miss out on the last few weeks of football action with prize picks. The best place to win cash while.

[Armstrong]

Watching the playoffs with over 10 million members and billions of dollars in awarded winnings. Prize Picks made daily fantasy sports accessible to all.

[Joe]

The app is really simple to use. Pick two or more players across any sport. Pick more or less on their projection and you can win up to a thousand times your money.

[Armstrong]

Prizepix now offers MasterCard for quick and easy deposits into your account this sports season.

[Joe]

Join prizepix, America's number one daily fantasy sports app available to play in more than 40 plus states including California and Texas.

[Armstrong]

Download the app today and use the Code Armstrong to get 50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. Again, that's the code ARMSTRONG to get $50 instantly after you play your first 5 dollars lineup. Price picks Run your game Roku has.

[Katie]

What you need to make your college home away from home feel more like your own. Make your dorm the place to be with Roku tv or bring a Roku streaming stick to easily access all your favorite free and premium content like iHeartradio. Stream your favorite playlist with the Roku Vibe setting Smart light strips to sync your music to millions of colors and make your dorm feel more like you. Make your dorm the place to be with Roku TV streaming players and smart lights. Head to roku.com or your favorite retailer to deck out your dorm.

[Armstrong]

Wasn't that delicious?

[Joe]

So good. Your bill, ladies. I got it. No, I got it. Seriously, I insist.

[Jack]

I insisted first.

[Joe]

Don't be silly.

[Jack]

You don't be silly.

[Joe]

People with The Wells Fargo ActiveCash credit card prefer to pay because they earn unlimited 2% cash back on purchases. Okay.

[Jack]

Rock, paper, scissors for it.

[Michael]

Rock, paper, scissors.

[Joe]

Shoot.

[Armstrong]

No.

[Joe]

The Wells Fargo ActiveCash credit card. Visit Wells Fargo.comActiveCash terms apply Chu. Chu. Chu. Chu. Chumba.

[Jack]

Looking for excitement? Chumba Casino is here. Play anytime. Play anywhere. Play on the train. Play at the store. Play at home. Play when you're bored. Play today for your chance to win and get daily bonuses when you log in. So what are you waiting for? Don't delay. Chumba Casino is free to play. Experience social gameplay like never before. Go to Chumba Casino right now to play hundreds of games, including online slots, bingo, Slingo, and more. Live the chumba [e-mail] VGW Group no purchase necessary. Void or prohibited by law. Seek terms and conditions.

[Joe]

Every day, our world gets a little more connected, but a little further apart. But then there are moments that remind us to be more human.

[Jack]

Thank you for calling Amica Insurance.

[Armstrong]

Hey, I was just in an accident.

[Joe]

Don't worry, we'll get you taken care of at Amica. We Understand that looking out for each other isn't new or groundbreaking. It's human amica. Empathy is our best policy. Wow. Anyway, back to Katie.

[Michael]

This is. This is just a silly story that I had actually forgotten about until this conversation came up. One of my top favorite bosses of all time, and I think you know him. Paul Hosley.

[Armstrong]

Yeah. Yeah, absolutely.

[Joe]

Oh, Paul, what a good dude.

[Michael]

Love him. So I get off the air in San Francisco and he comes into the. Into the studio and he goes, hey, Katie, I need to talk to you in my office for a second. And he is stone serious. And I'm thinking, oh, boy, what did I say? What did I do? Whatever. So I go into his office and he sits me down and he goes, so what is going on with your car?

[Armstrong]

What?

[Michael]

Yeah, exactly. My reaction. I'm like, what. What are you talking about?

[Armstrong]

You get. You get out of your car like a dude and it's just weird.

[Joe]

Yeah, it's off putting.

[Michael]

Yeah, that was it. And he goes, you're the pictures on your car. And I'm like, the pictures on my car? The only thing I have on my car is a Blink 182 sticker on my window. And he goes, okay, let's. Let's go to the garage. So.

[Joe]

And the license plate. Yeah.

[Michael]

So we walk down to the garage and we go to the back of my car, which is parked right next to the elevator. And at this time. So this is like 10:30 in the morning. Okay. All over the back of my car, below the. The windshield or below the windshield so I couldn't see it. Are triple X porn photos ripped out of a magazine.

[Joe]

Oh, like.

[Armstrong]

Oh, taped on there. Laying on there.

[Michael]

Taped to the back of my car. Like blowies and handies and.

[Joe]

And we know what sex is.

[Michael]

Ass play. I mean, oh, boy.

[Joe]

Bleep that. Hanson.

[Michael]

Yep.

[Jack]

Sorry.

[Michael]

Hanson. It went all the way up to just about as triple X as you can get. And I'm world, as they say.

[Joe]

Yes.

[Michael]

More mortified. I'm. I looked at my. Like, Paul, I have no keep in mind. My drive to San Francisco was about 35 minutes. So I drove from home, over the bridge into San Francisco with this on the back of my car.

[Armstrong]

Oh, okay.

[Michael]

So I. I go into my text messages because I hadn't checked them. People used to text message me at ungodly hours. And I see a text from one of my friends that says, hope you have a good work morning. And I knew I. From this. The second I saw. I went, this dick. It was him. He came, he walked to my house. And he taped these things to the back of my car. So Paul and I had a little bit of a laugh about it. We go back up into his office and Paul goes, hey, let's call your friend. I'm like, okay. So I call him. I call him and I start, you know, fake crying. I'm like, ryan, dude, my boss really. My boss would like to talk to you.

[Joe]

Really?

[Armstrong]

Oh, my God.

[Joe]

So Paul, this is the appropriate at vengeance.

[Armstrong]

This is making me uncomfortable.

[Joe]

This is justice.

[Michael]

So Paul has him on speakerphone and he goes, hi, Ryan, this is. This is Katie's program director here in San Francisco, and I just wanted to discuss the images that you put on the back of her car. We actually have security from the building here as well.

[Joe]

Oh, boy.

[Michael]

And you can hear Ryan going, no, no, no. And then Paul start busted up laughing. But anyway, that.

[Armstrong]

That's pretty good.

[Michael]

The reason this story came up is because we were talking about the weirdest reasons we've ever been called into our bosses, his office. And my brain went, oh my God, that happened.

[Armstrong]

Oh, that is. That is a good way to get back at somebody, though. I would not have thought of that. That's good.

[Michael]

It was mortifying.

[Joe]

Anyway, if you are doing this job and you get called into the boss's office and you're not fast forwarding through everything you said in your head, you're not doing the job. Right.

[Michael]

Right. It's a. It was a short walk to Paul's office, but I'm going, okay, what did I. I did this news story, a comment. I'm like, I had no idea at all.

[Joe]

By the weird.

[Armstrong]

Go ahead, Joe.

[Joe]

I was just going to say we've like had serious stressful issues with people completely freaked out and pissed off, some of them performatively about things we've said. And I'd say two of the three I never saw coming.

[Armstrong]

No, I was going to say every time I've gotten in trouble for saying something, it's like something I don't even remember. I say edgy things sometimes and they go, oh boy, that might get me in trouble. That's not the one. It's the thing I didn't even think of. For some reason that usually ends up with the TV cameras outside the radio station.

[Joe]

And then there is. I need to come up with a name for it. It's like my white whale. It's the one thing I said once that I thought, that's it, I've ended my career. I shouldn't have said that. Whoops. And I was. I was, I was virtually certain it would be devastating and nothing ever came of it. And you can ply me with booze. You can put me on the rack. Give him a blowy, you can. Or a handy or the other thing. All the other thing might get me. I don't know. Try it.

[Jack]

I gotta go to church.

[Joe]

I need to get, go to church and have my ears washed out. And I will never admit it. I will never repeat it. It will not be repeated.

[Armstrong]

God. One time we angered the Asians and every TV station sent their Asian girl reporter to the radio station to.

[Joe]

That was the funny part of it. And we've seen that sort of thing. If you say something insensitive about like affirmative action for black people or something like that, all of a sudden you find out every, every station in town happens to have a black reporter too. Wow. And they're reporting on this story. It's hilarious. Once you become aware of it, it's, it's like a hundred percent. Italian Americans are angered at the cancellation of the parade. We go to Luigi Perconi for a report. Come on. Well, I guess that's it.

[Jack]

Stop hitting snooze on new tech. Upgrade the whole [e-mail] Unlock AI experiences with the ThinkPad X1 carbon powered by Intel Core Ultra processors so you can work, create and boost productivity all on one device. Win the Tech Search for Business [e-mail].

[Joe]

Lenovo Lenovo.

[Katie]

What are you looking for in a new smart TV? 4K picture quality, high quality and immersive sound. A sleek design. All of those are givens, but only the new Roku Pro series has all of those and the Roku streaming experience, an award winning os. Get fast easy access to all your apps like Iheart where you can stream all your favorite music, radio and podcasts all day. And regular all inclusive trips to Roku City. The new Roku Pro series. A smart TV built by the streaming.

[Joe]

Pros at David's bridal.

[Armstrong]

Love is in every stitch from the.

[Joe]

Initial sketch to the final details. Each style is designed with exquisite craftsmanship. Every wedding gown, bridesmaid look, prom dress.

[Armstrong]

And special occasion style in between.

[Joe]

Features handcrafted details filled with love. Come see the magic in person. Book an appointment and sign up for diamond loyalty to save 15% on your first purchase. Earn points towards special rewards and [e-mail].

[Jack]

Looking for excitement? Chumba Casino is here. Play anytime. Play anywhere. Play on the train. Play at the store. Play at home. Play when you're bored. Play today for your chance to win and get daily bonuses when you log in. So what are you waiting for? Don't delay. Chumba Casino is free to play. Experience social gameplay like never before. Go to Chumba Casino right now to play hundreds of games including online slots, Bingo, Slingo and more. Live the chumba [e-mail] VGW Group no purchase necessary Void. We're prohibited by law. Seek terms and conditions.

[Armstrong]

This is Ashley Iconetti from the Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous podcast. Did you know that Future Health can help make weight loss resolutions come true? Future Health makes access to qualified doctors that know GLP1s easier than ever and for less than $3 a day. Get started with a quick 3 minute survey at try FH.com try FH.com try fh.com Future Health is not a health care services provider. Meds are prescribed at providers discretion. Results may vary. Sponsored by Future Health.