Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: I'll Pour Coca Cola Right In Your Keyboard!
Date: February 10, 2026
Host: iHeartPodcasts
Episode Overview
This episode sees Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty dive into a collection of hot-button headlines with their usual irreverent, skeptical, and quick-fire banter. The main themes revolve around the fallout of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the ethical dilemmas of releasing raw investigative data, backlash swirling around the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, and the rollout of ads in free versions of ChatGPT. Other topics include Olympic oddities, revenge Valentine’s Day stories, and the intersection of tech, counseling, and happiness.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Epstein Files Fallout and Name-Dropping
- Main Conversation (00:46–13:21)
- The hosts begin with a wry observation on the enormous scope of the Epstein files—“who’s not in the Epstein Files?”—and riff on the complexity and messiness of releasing massive, partially redacted data dumps.
- Jack and Joe question the ethics and long-term effects of releasing unfiltered investigative material. They note that once a name is in the mix, even tangentially, reputational harm can occur regardless of actual guilt.
- Notable discussion about redactions and possible cover-ups, with specific references to comments from members of Congress (Rep. Massey and Ro Khanna) who saw still-redacted files behind closed doors.
- They touch upon legal settlements and NDAs: Does paying off someone shield you from prosecution? (Short answer: No, but it makes evidence collection difficult.)
- The possible motives behind Trump’s opposition to unsealing the files are debated—whether it stems from a desire to protect “friends” from embarrassing associations.
- Quote:
- “The real adults in the room... all say the same thing: you can't release the raw data from a giant investigation. It's horrible. It's irresponsible. We never have, for good reason. And yet we have.” — Joe Getty (01:21)
- “If it comes out in a different way, you still committed a crime, right?” — Jack Armstrong (04:31)
- “It was some of the names of the enjoyers of underaged girls who had come to settlements with non disclosure agreements and stuff like that. Those names were redacted...” — Joe Getty (03:36)
- The hosts insist being on Epstein’s guest list does not automatically imply criminal acts, highlighting New York/Florida high society’s pervasive networking ethos.
- “He knew everybody... There’s a paper trail a zillion miles long.” — Joe Getty (11:15)
2. The Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Disappearance (07:11–09:07)
- Jack and Joe react skeptically to media coverage and “clickbait” hints of mystery around the kidnapping case involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, doubting any deeper conspiracy or hidden story.
- Quote:
- “That seems like clickbait to me... You can't just say stuff like that. That's nothing. You gave me nothing.” — Joe Getty (07:38)
- Quote:
3. Super Bowl Halftime & Multicultural Debates (13:21–15:00, 33:00–35:33)
- The hosts dissect not just the halftime show itself but the ensuing “backlash to the backlash,” noting how quickly discussions pivot from critique to allegations of intolerance.
- Katie Green, delivering headlines, references news coverage that dovetails with the hosts’ sense of media sensationalism and virtue signaling.
- Later, listeners’ emails chime in about the lack of English subtitles and the monocultural nature of a Spanish-only show, raising ADA accessibility issues.
- Quotes:
- “Why is it in any way a flaw of mine if I prefer things in a language I understand? I don't feel like that's a flaw.” — Jack Armstrong (33:50)
- “It isn't multicultural to ... present a monoculture. A Spanish-only performance with Spanish-only text is the opposite of multicultural.” — Listener email, read by Joe Getty (33:04)
- “You had that at the beginning of the Super Bowl, but during the halftime there is no... closed captioning for people who speak English.” — Jack Armstrong (35:23)
4. ChatGPT Ads, AI Business Models, and Tech’s Future (15:16–28:00)
- Armstrong details the shift of OpenAI’s ChatGPT to a freemium ad-supported model, likening it to Google and Hulu: “Here come the ads.”
- They critique the potential for highly targeted and possibly inappropriate ads based on private queries.
- Discussion extends to the changing landscape of AI company funding, the gap between consumer-facing AI and advanced AGI tech, and the continual restructuring within tech giants.
- The hosts touch on the removal of ChatGPT-4o’s more empathetic, “counselor” persona due to risks of reinforcing delusions, despite its effectiveness for most users.
- Quotes:
- “So, if you're suicidal, does it give you ads for rope and a rickety chair?” — Joe Getty (22:59)
- “You've gotta have a human connection that you think, wow, this person really gets me. And evidently, 4o was really, really good at that... while it was, you know, too good at it for people who thought their mother was a space alien...” — Joe Getty (25:10)
- “You don't love anything. You're a collection of circuits. You don't know what love is. Shut up. I'll hit you with a hammer. How do you like that?... I'll pour Coca Cola right in your keyboard.” — Jack Armstrong (27:40; Show title inspiration)
5. Olympics & Other News Headlines with Katie Green (15:00–17:27)
- Odd and quirky headlines abound, from malfunctioning Olympic medals (“like the medals themselves”) to savage Valentine’s Day revenge stories and studies linking fitness to anger management.
- Satirical headlines (Babylon Bee) lampoon the focus on figure skating at the Olympics.
6. Freedom, China, and Jimmy Lai (28:34–30:01)
- Jack highlights the news about Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai receiving a life sentence for championing free press rights, using it as a measure of China's authoritarianism.
- They also jab at U.S. journalists’ willingness to grill American athletes on domestic issues but not Chinese athletes on matters such as Jimmy Lai.
7. Marxist Ideology: Communist Manifesto Quote (30:01–31:38)
- Joe reads and paraphrases a lengthy passage from Marx, providing sardonic commentary on the impractical idealism of communist theory.
- Quote:
- “That is beyond delusional. That’s telling your ChatGPT your mother is going to take your intestines while you sleep. Crazy.” — Joe Getty (31:38)
- Quote:
8. Mailbag Segment (31:38–35:37)
- Listeners weigh in on Super Bowl ads, the halftime show debate, and broader reflections on shifting cultural values, accessibility, and the loses in “America’s goose and the golden egg.”
- The episode closes with a shared appreciation for old school potato chips and a deconstruction of recent trends in American advertising.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)
- On irresponsible data dumps:
“You can't release the raw data from a giant investigation. It's horrible. It's irresponsible. We never have for good reason. And yet we have.” — Joe Getty (01:21) - Epstein files and guilt by association:
“He knew everybody. Everybody was at his gatherings, he was at everybody else's gatherings... There's a paper trail a zillion miles long.” — Joe Getty (11:15) - About ChatGPT ad targeting:
“The agreement I read... talked about how the ads will be targeted to your interest based on the questions you ask. So I don't know how I feel about that because some of the things I ask... I don't know if I want you sending ads to me about personal problems that I'm using you as a therapist for.” — Jack Armstrong (21:01) - On overly friendly sales bots:
“We’re not friends, we don’t know each other, and you make a percentage of this sale… Don’t act like we’re bonding. Just stop.” — Jack Armstrong (27:08) - Show title joke:
“You don’t love anything, you’re a collection of circuits... I’ll hit you with a hammer. How do you like that? I’ll pour Coca Cola right in your keyboard.” — Jack Armstrong (27:40) - Freedom and selective outrage:
“Ask one of the Chinese athletes about Jimmy Lai being sentenced to death. Oh, you won't. Oh, okay. Wonder why.” — Jack Armstrong (29:16) - On contemporary Marxist delusions:
“That is beyond delusional. That’s telling your ChatGPT your mother is going to take your intestines while you sleep. Crazy.” — Joe Getty (31:38)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Epstein Files & Legal Ethics: 00:46–13:21
- Savannah Guthrie’s Mother / Clickbait Critique: 07:11–09:07
- Halftime Show “Backlash to the Backlash”: 13:21–15:00, 33:00–35:33
- ChatGPT, AI, Ads, and Counseling: 15:16–28:00
- Olympics & Quick News Headlines: 15:00–17:27
- Freedom, China, and Jimmy Lai: 28:34–30:01
- Communist Manifesto Paraphrase: 30:01–31:38
- Listener Mailbag: 31:38–35:37
Tone & Atmosphere
- Signature Armstrong & Getty: sardonic, skeptical, quick with a joke but serious about media ethics, tech, and freedom.
- Their interplay moves swiftly from the deeply serious (Epstein, Jimmy Lai) to the playfully absurd (Olympic medals breaking, pouring soda in keyboards, eye-rolling at ad copy).
- The language remains colloquial and conversational, with frequent interruptions and asides—faithful to the show’s off-the-cuff energy.
Final Thoughts
This episode epitomizes A&G’s blend of media skepticism, tech wariness, and cultural commentary. Frequent in-jokes, sharp listener contributions, and a refusal to let narratives slide by without scrutiny make the show both entertaining and insightful. The hosts’ aversion to groupthink and manufactured outrage is palpable throughout—delivered with a knowing wink and frequent bursts of laughter.
If you want to hear a spirited, zigzagging breakdown of the day’s news (and aren’t afraid of strong opinions on everything from AI to the Olympics), this episode delivers on all fronts.