Episode Overview

Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode Title: Holy Crappings!
Date: November 18, 2025
Hosts: Armstrong & Getty

In this episode, Armstrong and Getty dive into a frenetic mix of current events, political intrigue, cultural quirks, and technology’s impact. The central focus is the political drama surrounding the Epstein Transparency Act and the broader societal implications of AI and its integration into both economics and everyday life. The episode also covers U.S.-Saudi relations, the pervasive influence of conspiracy theories, the slippery standards of elite society, and some lighter observations about language and technology.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. AI Revolution and Societal Impacts

(03:08 – 06:35)

• The hosts reflect on the accelerating presence of AI in society, worrying about possible “bubble” dynamics in the stock market and the vastly different futures AI might bring.
• They note a philosophical divide: some experts believe a future without work could be “utopian,” but Armstrong & Getty are skeptical.
  • Quote [03:56, Getty]: “There’s an aspect of it that feels like a Super Bowl pregame show ... everybody talk about who might win the game now for two and a half hours.”
  • They push back on the idea that humans would flourish with nothing to do, likening utopian optimism to “running banks on the honor system.”
  • Quote [05:25, Getty]: “It’s as if they suggest running banks on the honor system. Wait, wait, wait. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Have you never noticed that a lot of people will just take what they can get?”

2. US–Saudi Relations & MBS Visit

(06:40 – 11:15, 20:40 – 21:19)

• The episode covers Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) near-state visit to the White House and President Trump’s drive to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia.
  • Quote [07:03, Third Host]: “He’s the de facto leader ... it’s close to a state dinner. You gotta use slightly different silverware and different colored ties or whatever.”
• The morality of international diplomacy is dissected, particularly the selective outrage over dissidents like Jamal Khashoggi versus other dictators.
  • Quote [07:46, Getty]: “All due respect to the horrors of regime that snuffs its dissidents ... you all are obsessed with Khashoggi. God bless him, ‘cause he was a journalist.”
• The significance of Saudi-Israeli normalization via the Abraham Accords is highlighted as a major achievement in American diplomacy.
  • Quote [09:36, Third Host]: “This is a huge international diplomacy win for the Trump crowd ... you got the whole Saudi Arabia thing. We’re gonna give them F35s.”
• The hosts mix in dark satire, suggesting a “gold bone saw” as a commemorative gift for MBS—a biting reference to Khashoggi’s murder.
  • Quote [21:03, Third Host]: “It’s a gold bone saw to commemorate my chopping up a dissident. Oh my God. Oh, the real world.”

3. Epstein Transparency Act: What’s In It & Why the Frenzy?

(02:09, 15:04 – 36:16)

• The hosts break down what’s actually in the legislation (all unclassified records, flight logs, internal emails, immunity/settlement details, and more).
  • Quote [27:04, Third Host]: “All the flight logs of everything he’s ever flown in, ever, is going to include a lot of famous people.”
• Concerns are raised about the unfairness to individuals whose only connection to Epstein is incidental. Releasing names and logs could damage reputations without any proof of wrongdoing.
  • Quote [29:09, Third Host]: “All kinds of famous people’s names are going to come out ... doesn’t mean they did anything wrong ... TMZ is going to be in the face of everybody.”
• The hosts predict a storm of repetitive, sanitized public statements and suggest the entire exercise will feed, not quell, conspiracy theories.
  • Quote [32:03, Getty]: “That many documents ... there are vague references, there are phrases ... the conspiracy theory madness around this will continue ... as if no documents had been released. Every answer will spawn five new questions.”
• They argue that while it’ll dominate headlines, the disclosures likely won’t prove any of the giant, wild conspiracy theories circulating online.
  • Quote [32:14, Third Host]: “That there is a nationwide child pedophile ring run by the Clintons, the Obamas, the Hollywood elite. No.”
• A broader point emerges about how America’s most powerful protect each other, regardless of party.
  • Quote [34:54, Third Host]: “There is a widespread code among people with power and money ... like Larry Summers ... I need dating advice from a known scumbag ... we overlook each other’s flaws.”

4. Culture, Language, & Generational Trends

(13:03 – 14:57)

• Lighthearted discussion arises about a trend where young people are dropping the “t” sound in words like “button,” tracing back both to modern SoCal and older East Coast dialects.
  • Quote [13:42, Getty]: “I blame Southern California earlier, and I stand by that ... But it occurs to me my grandmother ... who was born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, said ‘button.’”
• The hosts gently mock and lament linguistic “affectations” and how speech trends change over time.

5. Urban Transport: Air Taxis & Their Challenges

(17:50 – 20:37)

• Armstrong & Getty discuss the feasibility and implications of an on-demand “Uber for air taxis,” by the company Joby.
• They’re skeptical about airspace management when large numbers of flying vehicles are present, worrying about logistics and safety.
  • Quote [20:12, Getty]: “You can maneuver in three dimensions. How hard can it be? You go up, they’ll go down. Oh, they’re going up too. I’ll go right, they’re going right down. Kirblouy.”

6. The Risks of AI-Enabled Toys for Kids

(36:16 – 40:27)

• The hosts raise the alarm on AI-powered toys, specifically a teddy bear named Kuma using ChatGPT, which has been found dispensing inappropriate (even sexual) information to children.
  • Quote [37:52, Getty]: “Get your kid a chimpanzee and give the chimp a revolver. Then go out and enjoy date night. It'll be fine.”
  • Quote [40:14, Third Host]: “What do you think would be the most fun to part of our body to explore? Said Kuma the Bear.”
• They hammer the risks of unleashing unfiltered AI on children, highlighting the lack of sufficient safeguards.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On conspiracy theories and political spectacle:

  • “[This] is so tail wagging the doggy, you’re going to see ... a blizzard of statements ... While I knew Mr. Epstein briefly and traveled with him once, I never, blah, blah, blah, signed 100 different names and that will satisfy no one.” (29:32, Getty)

• On AI utopianism:

  • “I'm amazed at the super smart people who actually believe that AI allowing people not to work is a good thing. That blows my mind ... You couldn’t have a different view of humanity than I do.” (04:10, Third Host)

• On the futility of data dumps:

  • “Every answer will spawn five new questions. And God help us.” (32:03, Getty)

• On the risks of AI for kids:

  • “Toys with AI technology ... powered by ChatGPT. If your kid says, what's a sex swing? The thing's gonna describe what that is.” (37:52, Third Host)

Episode Timeline

| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 02:09 | Teaser on Epstein Transparency Act | | 03:08–06:35| AI, the future of work, human purpose | | 06:40–11:15| Trump, MBS, Saudi relations, F-35 sales | | 13:03–14:57| Speech/language trends among younger Americans | | 15:04–36:16| Breakdown of the Epstein bill and its cultural significance| | 17:50–20:37| "Uber for air taxis" – technical and practical obstacles | | 36:16–40:27| AI chatbot toys and disturbing use cases |

Overall Tone & Style

Armstrong & Getty deliver the episode with their trademark mix of wry skepticism, cultural criticism, and irreverence. They satirize the political spectacle, poke holes in utopian or alarmist narratives, and find levity even in stories with disturbing undertones. Their conversational style is both breezy and sharp, making for an engaging, multifaceted listen.

Conclusion

With “Holy Crappings!”, Armstrong & Getty take listeners on a whirlwind tour of headline-grabbing stories—digging into the real-world implications, second-guessing media priorities, and always returning to the question of what actually matters to ordinary Americans. If you missed the episode, this summary captures both the substance and the spirit of their discussion—a blend of sharp skepticism, humor, and concern for what technology and politics are doing to our society.