Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: COY: Clips of the Year #3

Release Date: December 19, 2025
Host: Armstrong & Getty (Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty)

Overview

This special “Clips of the Year” episode continues Armstrong & Getty’s annual tradition of reviewing some of the most memorable, absurd, controversial, and impactful audio clips from news, culture, and their own show over the past year. The hosts deliver rapid-fire commentary, playfully roast media moments, and inject personal anecdotes, all while offering lighthearted predictions and analysis alongside their signature irreverence.

Key Themes & Segments

1. Personal Reflections and Banter

[02:31]

• Joe Getty marks his wife Judy’s birthday with a touching story about how they met, displaying the show’s relatable, personal tone.
• “Happy birthday, sweetheart. My best friend, the mother of my children.” — Joe Getty (03:02)

2. July: National and World Events & Outrage Culture

[04:14] - [07:48]

• The segment launches into July’s major news, from presidential health to international tension.
• Quick-fire references: Trump’s health, US-Iran tensions, the Hamas conflict, Putin’s antics, and the Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger.
• Quote:
  “You may have received A’s in high school and college, but you’re going to be getting big D’s in prison.” (04:50)
• Playful mockery:
  • Insurance and “on Cobra” jokes
  • WNBA and Caitlin Clark humor: “When Caitlin Clark retires from the WNBA, she’s going to work at a Waffle House so she can continue doing what she loves most—fist-fighting black women.” (05:55)
• Recurring Epstein references and conspiratorial allusions.
• Musk and antisemitism:
  • “Elon Musk vowed to retrain his AI system… appear to have prompted Grok to use anti-Semitic tropes. The chatbot going so far as to praise Adolf Hitler.” (09:06)

3. Listener Stories & Nostalgia

[15:39]

• Listener Julie shares a story about her infant son sucking on a Paris metro armrest, sparking laughs and calls about “super immunity.”
• “Here we are 15 years later, kid has never been sick, not even a cold!” — Julie’s email, read by Armstrong (16:24)
• Joe’s own gross-out story: son Sam chews “bum gum” picked up outside the California state capitol.

4. August: Outrage Cycles, Media Controversies, and Predictions

[18:17] - [20:42]

• References to heightened political rhetoric:
  “We have a Timu Hitler in the White House right now.” (18:17)
• Viral media moments:
  • Cindy Sweeney/Sydney Sweeney “jeans controversy” parodied as a manufactured outrage (“…zooming in on somebody that could have walked straight off a Nazi propaganda poster.” 19:46)
  • WNBA personal device incident referenced
• Economic anxiety:
  • Joe predicts a market correction: “I think we got a crash coming of some sort this next year. I can’t believe we’re not due.” (22:36)
• Glib, quick-hit humor and listener participation prompts

5. August & September: Upping the Absurdity, Political Satire, and Urban Crisis

[28:01] - [41:20]

• Rise of women’s sports: historic MLB umpire
• Outrageous and offensive clips highlight issues around gender and identity politics:
  • “We don’t want these gargoyles in a dress...chick with a dick coming in...” (28:17)
• Political machinations: U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace narrative is satirized (“Putin wants peace”—Getty: “Putin shows no inclination toward wanting peace. What are we doing?” 29:17)
• Crime and urban decline:
  • D.C. and Chicago depicted as “dangerous,” police chiefs resigning amidst stats-fixing scandals
  • “Chicago is a hellhole right now.” (38:37)

6. September: Assassination of Charlie Kirk – Shock and Fallout

[42:07] - [44:15]

• Student shooter narrative & media handling:
  • Announcement: “Shots fired during a speech by right wing activist Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk has been shot.” (42:07)
  • Emotional responses from national leaders and widespread blame/analysis:
    • “People just—You can’t stop with these sort of awful thoughts… and not expect awful actions to take place. That’s the unfortunate environment we’re in.” — Host commentary (42:38)
    • “I want to be remembered for courage, for my faith. That would be the most important thing.” (43:58)
  • Reflection on partisan media bias:
    • “He (Jimmy Kimmel) wanted so badly for the assassination of Charlie Kirk to be a MAGA guy, he could not be bothered to look for evidence… He can’t even let that into his head. That makes him weak and a fool.” — Getty (45:15)

7. The Ubiquity and Inertia of Epstein Speculation

• Repeated references to the Epstein files—mocking both lack of real news and the endless cycle of conspiracy.
• “Was there a single thing that came out that was new news on Epstein in 2025? I don’t think so. I don’t think there was a single new thing of any real significance.” — Armstrong (10:04)

8. Rapid-Fire News, Satire, and Listener Engagement

• Quick takes on AI, international crises, political predictions, and weird personal stories (“bum gum”; “Christmas rooster” inflatables, 25:42).
• Multiple segments end with Armstrong & Getty poking fun at their own process, teasing further predictions, and inviting listeners to subscribe.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “I was reminded of in June of Operation Midnight Hammer... If I'm ever in that situation again... That's what I would like to call it. It's a little on the nose, but anyway...” — Armstrong & Getty banter, demonstrating their classic irreverence (03:30)
• “Give him Ambien to be able to sleep.” (09:49)
• “Your crack is whack.” (10:02)
• “If somebody offers you grain-fed grass-finished beef, slap them in the face with it. I wouldn’t eat it.” — Getty, parodying food snobbery (34:07)
• “How could the stock market be this high for this long, setting this many records?” — Getty on economic skepticism (22:36)
• On outrageous outrage and internet cycles:
  “That was a moment when progressive America hit the same script… ‘You must be outraged,’ and a lot of America said, ‘Yeah, no, shut up.’” — Armstrong (20:48)
• “He (Trump) wanted so badly for the assassination of Charlie Kirk to be a MAGA guy, he could not even be bothered to look for evidence… That makes him weak and a fool.” — Getty (after 44:00)

Key Timestamps

• 02:31 – Getty’s personal birthday story
• 04:14–07:48 – July: Presidential health, Iran, Russia, Koberger, culture wars, Epstein
• 09:06 – Elon Musk, Grok AI, antisemitism
• 15:39 – Listener email: infant licks Paris subway armrest story
• 16:24 – “Bum gum” story
• 18:17–20:42 – August: Outrage cycles, economic prediction, Cindy Sweeney controversy
• 22:36 – Prediction of a stock market crash in 2026
• 25:42 – “Christmas rooster” and inflatable yard decor humor
• 28:01–30:15 – Political satire, Trump–Putin peace negotiations, gender debate
• 38:37 – Chicago violence and city problems
• 42:07–44:15 – September: Charlie Kirk assassination, reaction, media bias discussion
• 44:15–45:15 – Commentary on media bias, Jimmy Kimmel, and culture

Episode Tone & Style

• Irreverent and fast-paced: The hosts maintain their trademark blend of sarcasm, gallows humor, and cultural criticism.
• Reactive yet reflective: Quick responses to news clips often lead to deeper analysis, especially around media manipulation, political narrative cycles, and cultural absurdities.
• Engaging for both loyal listeners and newcomers: Inside jokes, news context, and bold opinions are mixed with enough clarity for casual listeners to follow.

Summary for New Listeners

This “Clips of the Year” episode is a whirlwind tour through the most talked-about and outlandish moments of 2025, as seen through Armstrong & Getty’s contrarian but comedic lens. You’ll find pointed jabs at outrage culture, the Epstein saga, political inanity, economic fears, and the peculiarities of modern American (and podcast) life. Above all, the show remains centered on sharp banter, listener inclusion, and an unapologetically skeptical view of both mainstream narratives and internet drama.

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