Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Extraordinary Unleashing Of Bile
Date: February 2, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts
Main Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty

Episode Overview

In this spirited and wide-ranging episode, Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty dissect the week's biggest media controversies, celebrity scandals, the fallout from the Epstein files, and the nature of modern journalism. They also engage in sharp banter about clickbait culture, the fleeting fortunes of Olympic athletes, the dignity of protests, and a notably sycophantic Vogue profile of Gavin Newsom. True to form, the hosts deliver biting commentary, memorable one-liners, and thought-provoking analysis—backed by their trademark wit and skepticism.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. The Grammys, Trevor Noah, and Trump’s Outburst

[01:31 – 04:42]

• Armstrong and Getty open with a satirical take on the Grammys, Trevor Noah's hosting, and Billie Eilish’s win.

• Jack cracks: “Wow, that is a Grammy that every artist wants. Almost as much as Trump wants Greenland…” [01:31]

• They question Trevor Noah’s comedic credentials and marvel at his run as Grammys host, with Jack stating:

  "Trevor Noah has never said to my mind one funny thing. Not one. How did he host the Grammys six years in a row? I don't get it." [02:33 — Jack]

• Discussion pivots to Trump's fiery Truth Social reaction to Noah’s joke referencing Epstein’s island:

  "Noah, a total loser. Better get his facts straight and get them straight fast. Looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless dope of an mc." [03:32 — Jack, reading Trump’s post]

• Joe lampoons Trump's overreaction:

  "Well, he didn't like stop to throw a rock at the dog that barked. He's unloading an Uzi." [03:58 — Joe]

2. The Epstein Files Media Frenzy

[04:42 – 15:19]

• Jack discusses the "extraordinary unleashing of bile" in response to late-breaking leaks from the Epstein files—3.2 million pages of documents, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 pictures.

• He pokes fun at people's literal reading of his quip about reading 1.2 million pages over the weekend. [04:42]

• The hosts break down mainstream media coverage, pointing out irresponsible reporting—names being splashed without substantiated accusations.

  "You don't want to live in a country where any investigation that anybody's name gets swept up, gets thrown out there into the media… That's outrageous." [08:56 — Jack]

• They clarify that most Trump mentions in the files are trivial—Epstein obsessively clipping news about Trump, not evidence of wrongdoing. [07:04-07:50]

• Joe exposes clickbait culture in media:

  "The New York Times dresses up its clickbait like in a tuxedo and top hat... but everybody's clickbait." [11:19 — Joe]

• The conversation turns to allegations against Robin Leach (of "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous") found in the files—deemed utterly unsubstantiated yet reported by the press.

  "So you go ahead and run with a claim that Robin Leach strangled a girl to death… I think is insane." [13:18 — Jack] "You can't prove a negative. … The strongest word you can use is unsubstantiated." [13:36 — Joe]

• Discussion on the dangers of guilt by association and the irresponsibility of publicizing unverified claims:

  "We can't live in that world." [14:24 — Jack]

• Analysis of Tucker Carlson's descent into "clickbait and extreme madness," tying it to broader media trends:

  "He totally abandoned any pretense of honor or standards and just went full click bait and extreme madness. And it's all a version of that." [15:05 — Joe]

3. The Nature of Protest: Now vs. Then

[17:45 – 20:14]

• Joe reads Peggy Noonan’s eloquent essay contrasting the dignified civil rights protests of the 1950s–60s with contemporary demonstrations:

  "Its power came from a dignity that was majestic and couldn't be denied... Current protesters should emulate that dignity and power, not fall into formless jeering and harassment..." [18:19 — Joe, quoting Noonan]

• The hosts lament the shift from moral seriousness to “a spirit of I’m so upset, I have a right to act out” [20:00 — Noonan via Joe]

• Jack points out a difference:

  "Also, you didn't have large elements in the civil rights movement who were Marxists who just wanted to tear down all of Western civilization." [20:06 — Jack]

4. The Fleeting Fame & Fortunes of Olympic Athletes

[21:30 – 32:37]

• Jack marvels at how media stardom doesn't guarantee lifelong success for Olympians. He shares stories from a New York Post article listing Olympic stars who ended up broke, addicted, or in obscurity.

• Examples include swimmer Ryan Lochte (selling his gold medals) and wrestler Rulon Gardner (quickly bankrupt despite fleeting fame).

  "Becoming a household name for a week in some obscure sport doesn't make you rich for the rest of your life." [22:44 — Jack]

• Joe bemoans the lack of guidance for athletes on the brevity of their earning window, noting the NFL’s rookie seminars:

  "Unless you’re one of those transcendent, you know, winners. That would be good for those people to know. I feel bad for them." [27:18 — Joe]

• Both agree that the modern “worship of fame” distorts young athletes’ expectations:

  "Everybody wants to be famous and thinks they're going to be famous, and thinks fame alone is currency. When it's not." [28:52 — Joe]

• The discussion concludes philosophically—winning Olympic gold may only yield “an interesting trivia thing somebody throws out at dinner” years later. [32:04 — Jack]

  "There's no such thing as a happy ending. It's all just where you roll the credits..." [32:39 — Jack, quoting Drive-By Truckers]

5. Law Enforcement, Doxxing, and Masked ICE Agents

[35:16 – 37:39]

• The hosts debate the complexities of ICE agents wearing masks for protection vs. the tradition of open law enforcement.

• LAPD declines to enforce California’s ban on masks for ICE agents, calling it a pointless misdemeanor pursuit.

  "You're not going to have the LAPD going and giving tickets to or arresting ICE agents over something that is, you know, a misdemeanor at best..." [35:54 — Jack]

• Joe highlights the hypocrisy of masked protesters vs. potential danger for law enforcement families:

  “Meanwhile, every Marxist smashing up a window in America is wearing their fake Covid mask… but so much virtue signaling.” [36:41 — Joe]

6. Vogue’s Sycophantic Gavin Newsom Profile

[37:39 – 40:33]

• The hosts mercilessly mock Vogue’s over-the-top feature on Governor Gavin Newsom as he flirts with a presidential bid.

• Jack reads the opening with incredulity:

  "Let's get this out of the way. He is embarrassingly handsome. His hair seasoned with silver. At ease in his own eminence. Live, ardent, energetic. A glimmer of optimism in his eye… Kennedy-esque." [38:11 — Jack, quoting Vogue]

• Joe reacts:

  "I gotta take a knee. At ease in his own eminence.” [38:17 — Joe] "If I had Pelosi money in my pocket, I could be a self-made millionaire too.” [39:57 — Joe]

• The segment devolves into laughter as they satirize media fawning over politicians.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Trevor Noah has never said to my mind one funny thing. Not one.” — Jack Armstrong [02:33]
• “He didn't like stop to throw a rock at the dog that barked. He's unloading an Uzi.” — Joe Getty, on Trump’s social media blasts [03:58]
• "We can't live in that world." — Jack Armstrong, on unsubstantiated guilt by association in media [14:24]
• "The New York Times dresses up its clickbait like in a tuxedo and top hat, but that Trump appears 235 times in the Epstein, that's clickbait wearing fancy clothes." — Joe Getty [11:19]
• “Everybody wants to be famous and thinks they’re going to be famous, and thinks fame alone is currency. When it's not.” — Joe Getty [28:52]
• "Let's get this out of the way. He is embarrassingly handsome. His hair seasoned with silver. At ease in his own eminence. Live, ardent, energetic. A glimmer of optimism in his eye. Kennedy-esque." — Vogue, read by Jack Armstrong [38:11], with hosts’ uproarious reactions

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------| | 01:31 | Grammy Awards satire, Trevor Noah, and Trump’s rant | | 04:42 | The Epstein files: media coverage & clickbait | | 17:45 | Civil rights protests vs. modern protests | | 21:30 | The fleeting wealth of Olympic athletes | | 35:16 | ICE agents’ masks and LAPD’s stance | | 37:39 | Vogue’s fawning Gavin Newsom profile |

Overall Tone

The episode is sharp, sardonic, and full of quick banter. The hosts maintain their signature balance of skepticism, irreverence, and pointed cultural critique. Whether lampooning the press, celebrities, or politicians, Armstrong and Getty keep the conversation lively, accessible, and deeply entertaining.

For those who missed the episode, this summary captures the heart of Armstrong & Getty's commentary, the flow of arguments, and the unique edge of the show’s dialogue—cutting through hype, clickbait, and political gloss with humor and incisiveness.