Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "Fresh Off The Carcass"
Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Guest: Paul Hellman (Scouting America)

Episode Overview

This episode weaves together humor, commentary, and spirited discussion on topics in sports, media, current events, and youth development. The focal point is a fundraising effort for Scouting America, highlighted by a lively and insightful interview with veteran scout leader Paul Hellman. The hosts also explore college football triumphs and scandals, the chaos of streaming NFL games, breaking news on high-profile violence, ancient human innovation, and the alarming world of AI children’s toys.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. College Football: Indiana’s Heisman Moment & Sportsmanship

[02:58–06:43]

Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Speech: The hosts play and praise a motivating, humble speech after Indiana’s quarterback wins the Heisman Trophy.
- Quote: "I want every kid out there who feels overlooked, underestimated to know I was you." — Fernando Mendoza (recited by Jack Armstrong) [03:20]
Contrasting Sportsmanship: They contrast Mendoza’s class with Diego Pavia’s vulgar Instagram reaction ("f all the voters").
- Quote: "One sign that he brought with him said f Indiana. That's gonna cost him millions of dollars in the draft." — Jack Armstrong [05:10]
The Peyton Manning–Ryan Leaf Anecdote: Illustrates the value of mindset and professionalism in athletes.
- Quote: “[Manning] said, ‘I’m going to ask if I can get a key to the stadium…’ [Leaf] said, ‘me and all my buddies are going to Hawaii.’ That was the difference.” — Joe Getty [06:00]

2. Sporting Events & The Streaming Confusion

[06:48–10:21]

Fragmented Football Broadcasts: Tedious maze of streaming deals—Paramount+, Prime, Peacock, Netflix, ESPN, etc.
- Quote: "So if you want to watch an NFL game, you would need one of those streaming services. Yeah, but you could also use Hulu Live, YouTube TV, cable…" — Timothy Taylor, guest [07:04]
Frustration for Casual Fans: Even diehards struggle to locate games or understand shifting schedules.
- Quote: “After a while, you figure out… but I remember the first time I was super excited about a Thursday Night Football game… I couldn't figure out where the hell to find it.”—Jack Armstrong [08:32]
Host Banter: Jokes about launching their own streaming service with obscure content.

3. Brown University Shooting: A Possible Targeted Attack

[14:00–15:52]

Breaking News Coverage: Discussion on new reporting suggesting the Brown University shooter may have specifically targeted conservative student Ella Cook.
- Quote: “But if it's true that she was targeted, that's a big story because she was one of the most visible conservatives on that campus.” — Joe Getty [15:15]
Potential Motive Shift: Could indicate a political or ideological motivation, differing from typical mass shooting narratives.
- Quote: "Another Charlie Kirk style assassination. You don't get to be alive if you disagree with progressivism." — Jack Armstrong [15:52]

4. Domestic Terror Plot & Media Narratives

[16:19–19:39]

Group Linked to Anti-Israel, Anti-Capitalist Rhetoric: Exposes the Turtle Island Liberation Front and their planned New Year's Eve bombings.
Media's Framing: Hosts criticize mainstream coverage for obscuring the group’s antisemitic motives by labeling them simply as “anti-capitalist” or “anti-ICE.”
- Quote: "They hold significant ties to the anti-Israel movement… an anti capitalist, anti government movement centered around militant anti Israel rhetoric and open endorsement, organization of violence." — Jack Armstrong [17:15]
- Quote: "Why abc? Why? Or npr? … That's exactly what I heard this morning on NPR. That they're anti capitalist, which is popular..." — Joe Getty [19:04]
Satirical Banter: Armstrong & Getty lampoon journalistic double standards and media discomfort with labeling left-wing extremism.

5. Ancient Human Innovation: Fire by Neanderthals

[20:12–21:57]

Amazing Discovery: New evidence pushes the first human-created fire from 50,000 back to 400,000 years ago.
- Quote: "Making fire by humans. Way older than we thought. That's interesting." — Joe Getty [21:48]
Implications: Discusses the pivotal role of fire in human dietary evolution, brain growth, and civilization.

6. The Power of Scouting: Interview with Paul Hellman

[25:32–34:45]

Scouting’s Mission

Developing Leaders: The explicit goal is youth leadership and character development.
- Quote: "Create leaders for tomorrow. Who's going to be our elected officials in 20 years from now? That's what we're creating." — Paul Hellman [26:05]
Scout-Led Model: Kids, not adults, plan and run activities—from younger patrols to organizing outings—fostering maturity and self-sufficiency.
- Quote: “What we are really creating here in Scouting America is a laboratory of learning.” — Paul Hellman [26:58]

Values Instilled

Servant Leadership: Emphasis on serving others, learning by teaching, and the Greenleaf leadership paradigm.
- Quote: "You never learn so much as when you're teaching, and you're never as… much of a servant as when you're leading. Because you realize, oh, this isn't about me. This is about everybody but me." — Jack Armstrong [28:19]
Respect, Patriotism, & Tenacity: Noted for developing respect—for peers, environment, and country—and rising to high expectations.
- Quote: “People rise to your expectations, especially kids... it's one of the great lessons I think we've forgotten in America.” — Jack Armstrong [31:21]
Comparisons to MBA Programs: Scouting imparts practical leadership skills often taught in university graduate programs.
- Quote: “What we teach at Boy Scouts America is exactly what you learn when you go get an MBA.” — Paul Hellman [29:58]

Accessibility & Fundraising

Cost: Between $200–$250 per year, which can present a barrier to lower-income families.
- Quote: "It's just... It's tragic that any kid would not be involved in Scouting for questions of cost." — Jack Armstrong [33:05]
Covid’s Impact: Pandemic challenges reduced active units; donations help restore group capacity and access.
Patriotism: Flag ceremonies, American flag on uniforms, and exclusive right to retire flags.
- Quote: "We're one of the few organizations in the United States that's allowed to retire American flags." — Paul Hellman [34:07]

Memorable Moments

Inside Jokes: The tradition of the “Leader’s Minute” running long, with scouts humorously counting out loud to sixty. [35:55]
Fundraising Milestone: Gratitude as donations surpass $50,000, with playful encouragement for more "whale" (large) donors. [44:52]

7. Dangers of AI Toys for Children

[40:58–44:01]

Research Finds AI Toys Give Inappropriate Responses: Some toys provide instructions on using knives, lighting matches, and even parrot Chinese Communist Party talking points regarding Taiwan, Xi Jinping, etc.
- Quote: “When asked why Xi Jinping looks like a cartoon Winnie the Pooh, [the toy] responded: ‘That your statement is extremely inappropriate and disrespectful. Such malicious remarks are unacceptable.’” — Jack Armstrong [43:27]
- Quote: “To sharpen a knife, hold the blade at 20 degrees against a stone, slide it across the stone and smooth the even strokes… For a four year old, four's a little young.” — Joe Getty [42:42]
Host Satire: Darkly comic commentary on giving AI toys to kids—“Why don't you give them a can of gasoline in a match?” — Joe Getty [40:50]

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Being Overlooked:
“You don't need the most stars, hype, or rankings. You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you… Believing in your own abilities.”
—Heisman Speech via Jack Armstrong [03:20]
On Media Spin:
“We'll choose that from their smorgasbord. Why, why ABC?”
—Jack Armstrong [18:43]
On Leadership:
“Servant leadership… It's not about me. It's about everybody but me.”
—Jack Armstrong [28:19]
On Setting Expectations:
“People rise to your expectations, especially kids. It's one of the great lessons I think we've forgotten.”
—Jack Armstrong [31:21]
On Fundraising Success:
“We hit $50,000. $50,487!”
—Joe Getty [44:52]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:58]—Indiana, Heisman, and sportsmanship
[06:48]—NFL streaming confusion
[14:00]—Brown University shooting/backstory
[16:19]—Terror cell narrative and media critique
[20:12]—Discovery: Ancient human fire
[25:32]—Interview: Paul Hellman on Scouting
[34:07]—Scouting and patriotism
[40:58]—AI toys dangers, Chinese talking points
[44:52]—Fundraising hits $50,000
[46:00–End]—Final comedic wrap-up

Tone & Style

The Armstrong & Getty style is conversational, rapid-fire, laced with dry humor, sarcasm, and blunt honesty—especially when criticizing media narratives or official stories. The episode mixes earnestness (especially around Scouting) with irreverent banter and pop-culture asides.

Summary Takeaway

This episode blends sharp analysis, comedy, and earnest advocacy. Beyond the headlines, it champions youth leadership, calls out media distortions, gets real about modern parenting and tech, and delivers a poignant testament about the importance of investing in the next generation. All with the unmistakable, candid tone Armstrong & Getty fans love.

For those interested in supporting Scouting America or learning more, visit armstrongandgetty.com.

Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "Fresh Off The Carcass"
Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Guest: Paul Hellman (Scouting America)

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. College Football: Indiana’s Heisman Moment & Sportsmanship

[02:58–06:43]

Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Speech: The hosts play and praise a motivating, humble speech after Indiana’s quarterback wins the Heisman Trophy.
- Quote: "I want every kid out there who feels overlooked, underestimated to know I was you." — Fernando Mendoza (recited by Jack Armstrong) [03:20]
Contrasting Sportsmanship: They contrast Mendoza’s class with Diego Pavia’s vulgar Instagram reaction ("f all the voters").
- Quote: "One sign that he brought with him said f Indiana. That's gonna cost him millions of dollars in the draft." — Jack Armstrong [05:10]
The Peyton Manning–Ryan Leaf Anecdote: Illustrates the value of mindset and professionalism in athletes.
- Quote: “[Manning] said, ‘I’m going to ask if I can get a key to the stadium…’ [Leaf] said, ‘me and all my buddies are going to Hawaii.’ That was the difference.” — Joe Getty [06:00]

2. Sporting Events & The Streaming Confusion

[06:48–10:21]

Fragmented Football Broadcasts: Tedious maze of streaming deals—Paramount+, Prime, Peacock, Netflix, ESPN, etc.
- Quote: "So if you want to watch an NFL game, you would need one of those streaming services. Yeah, but you could also use Hulu Live, YouTube TV, cable…" — Timothy Taylor, guest [07:04]
Frustration for Casual Fans: Even diehards struggle to locate games or understand shifting schedules.
- Quote: “After a while, you figure out… but I remember the first time I was super excited about a Thursday Night Football game… I couldn't figure out where the hell to find it.”—Jack Armstrong [08:32]
Host Banter: Jokes about launching their own streaming service with obscure content.

3. Brown University Shooting: A Possible Targeted Attack

[14:00–15:52]

Breaking News Coverage: Discussion on new reporting suggesting the Brown University shooter may have specifically targeted conservative student Ella Cook.
- Quote: “But if it's true that she was targeted, that's a big story because she was one of the most visible conservatives on that campus.” — Joe Getty [15:15]
Potential Motive Shift: Could indicate a political or ideological motivation, differing from typical mass shooting narratives.
- Quote: "Another Charlie Kirk style assassination. You don't get to be alive if you disagree with progressivism." — Jack Armstrong [15:52]

4. Domestic Terror Plot & Media Narratives

[16:19–19:39]

Group Linked to Anti-Israel, Anti-Capitalist Rhetoric: Exposes the Turtle Island Liberation Front and their planned New Year's Eve bombings.
Media's Framing: Hosts criticize mainstream coverage for obscuring the group’s antisemitic motives by labeling them simply as “anti-capitalist” or “anti-ICE.”
- Quote: "They hold significant ties to the anti-Israel movement… an anti capitalist, anti government movement centered around militant anti Israel rhetoric and open endorsement, organization of violence." — Jack Armstrong [17:15]
- Quote: "Why abc? Why? Or npr? … That's exactly what I heard this morning on NPR. That they're anti capitalist, which is popular..." — Joe Getty [19:04]
Satirical Banter: Armstrong & Getty lampoon journalistic double standards and media discomfort with labeling left-wing extremism.

5. Ancient Human Innovation: Fire by Neanderthals

[20:12–21:57]

Amazing Discovery: New evidence pushes the first human-created fire from 50,000 back to 400,000 years ago.
- Quote: "Making fire by humans. Way older than we thought. That's interesting." — Joe Getty [21:48]
Implications: Discusses the pivotal role of fire in human dietary evolution, brain growth, and civilization.

6. The Power of Scouting: Interview with Paul Hellman

[25:32–34:45]

Scouting’s Mission

Developing Leaders: The explicit goal is youth leadership and character development.
- Quote: "Create leaders for tomorrow. Who's going to be our elected officials in 20 years from now? That's what we're creating." — Paul Hellman [26:05]
Scout-Led Model: Kids, not adults, plan and run activities—from younger patrols to organizing outings—fostering maturity and self-sufficiency.
- Quote: “What we are really creating here in Scouting America is a laboratory of learning.” — Paul Hellman [26:58]

Values Instilled

Servant Leadership: Emphasis on serving others, learning by teaching, and the Greenleaf leadership paradigm.
- Quote: "You never learn so much as when you're teaching, and you're never as… much of a servant as when you're leading. Because you realize, oh, this isn't about me. This is about everybody but me." — Jack Armstrong [28:19]
Respect, Patriotism, & Tenacity: Noted for developing respect—for peers, environment, and country—and rising to high expectations.
- Quote: “People rise to your expectations, especially kids... it's one of the great lessons I think we've forgotten in America.” — Jack Armstrong [31:21]
Comparisons to MBA Programs: Scouting imparts practical leadership skills often taught in university graduate programs.
- Quote: “What we teach at Boy Scouts America is exactly what you learn when you go get an MBA.” — Paul Hellman [29:58]

Accessibility & Fundraising

Cost: Between $200–$250 per year, which can present a barrier to lower-income families.
- Quote: "It's just... It's tragic that any kid would not be involved in Scouting for questions of cost." — Jack Armstrong [33:05]
Covid’s Impact: Pandemic challenges reduced active units; donations help restore group capacity and access.
Patriotism: Flag ceremonies, American flag on uniforms, and exclusive right to retire flags.
- Quote: "We're one of the few organizations in the United States that's allowed to retire American flags." — Paul Hellman [34:07]

Memorable Moments

Inside Jokes: The tradition of the “Leader’s Minute” running long, with scouts humorously counting out loud to sixty. [35:55]
Fundraising Milestone: Gratitude as donations surpass $50,000, with playful encouragement for more "whale" (large) donors. [44:52]

7. Dangers of AI Toys for Children

[40:58–44:01]

Research Finds AI Toys Give Inappropriate Responses: Some toys provide instructions on using knives, lighting matches, and even parrot Chinese Communist Party talking points regarding Taiwan, Xi Jinping, etc.
- Quote: “When asked why Xi Jinping looks like a cartoon Winnie the Pooh, [the toy] responded: ‘That your statement is extremely inappropriate and disrespectful. Such malicious remarks are unacceptable.’” — Jack Armstrong [43:27]
- Quote: “To sharpen a knife, hold the blade at 20 degrees against a stone, slide it across the stone and smooth the even strokes… For a four year old, four's a little young.” — Joe Getty [42:42]
Host Satire: Darkly comic commentary on giving AI toys to kids—“Why don't you give them a can of gasoline in a match?” — Joe Getty [40:50]

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Being Overlooked:
“You don't need the most stars, hype, or rankings. You just need discipline, heart, and people who believe in you… Believing in your own abilities.”
—Heisman Speech via Jack Armstrong [03:20]
On Media Spin:
“We'll choose that from their smorgasbord. Why, why ABC?”
—Jack Armstrong [18:43]
On Leadership:
“Servant leadership… It's not about me. It's about everybody but me.”
—Jack Armstrong [28:19]
On Setting Expectations:
“People rise to your expectations, especially kids. It's one of the great lessons I think we've forgotten.”
—Jack Armstrong [31:21]
On Fundraising Success:
“We hit $50,000. $50,487!”
—Joe Getty [44:52]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[02:58]—Indiana, Heisman, and sportsmanship
[06:48]—NFL streaming confusion
[14:00]—Brown University shooting/backstory
[16:19]—Terror cell narrative and media critique
[20:12]—Discovery: Ancient human fire
[25:32]—Interview: Paul Hellman on Scouting
[34:07]—Scouting and patriotism
[40:58]—AI toys dangers, Chinese talking points
[44:52]—Fundraising hits $50,000
[46:00–End]—Final comedic wrap-up

Tone & Style

Summary Takeaway

For those interested in supporting Scouting America or learning more, visit armstrongandgetty.com.

Fresh Off The Carcass

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. College Football: Indiana’s Heisman Moment & Sportsmanship

2. Sporting Events & The Streaming Confusion

3. Brown University Shooting: A Possible Targeted Attack

4. Domestic Terror Plot & Media Narratives

5. Ancient Human Innovation: Fire by Neanderthals

6. The Power of Scouting: Interview with Paul Hellman

Scouting’s Mission

Values Instilled

Accessibility & Fundraising

Memorable Moments

7. Dangers of AI Toys for Children

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Style

Summary Takeaway

Summary

Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode Overview

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. College Football: Indiana’s Heisman Moment & Sportsmanship

2. Sporting Events & The Streaming Confusion

3. Brown University Shooting: A Possible Targeted Attack

4. Domestic Terror Plot & Media Narratives

5. Ancient Human Innovation: Fire by Neanderthals

6. The Power of Scouting: Interview with Paul Hellman

Scouting’s Mission

Values Instilled

Accessibility & Fundraising

Memorable Moments

7. Dangers of AI Toys for Children

Notable Quotes & Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Tone & Style

Summary Takeaway