Armstrong & Getty On Demand – "I'm Fresh Out Of Give A Damns"

Date: October 3, 2025
Host: iHeartPodcasts | Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Episode Theme:
The episode dances between pop culture, current events, media criticism, and social commentary—with the signature blend of humor, skepticism, and sharp banter that defines Armstrong and Getty. The title, "I'm Fresh Out Of Give A Damns," sets the tone: irreverent, candid, and a bit weary of the news cycle's absurdities.

Main Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. P. Diddy Court Comments & Celebrity Responsibility

Timestamps: 03:26 – 05:33

• Discussion opens with P. Diddy (Sean Combs) making a court statement, taking "full responsibility" for alleged crimes but framing himself as a victim of circumstances.
  • Quote [04:03]:
    Armstrong: "I would hope that once you got caught raping women, beating them, that, yeah, it got a little unpleasant and will continue to be quite unpleasant maybe for the next several decades."
  • Armstrong and Getty question the meaning of "full responsibility" and critique the lack of genuine remorse.
  • Both hosts express exasperation at celebrities framing their downfall in self-pitying rhetoric.

2. Clips of the Week – Rapid-Fire Takes on News & Pop Culture

Timestamps: 05:33 – 10:02

• "Cows Clips of the Week" runs through the past week's headlines, mixing real clips and comedic bits, touching on:
  • Middle East politics and Hamas (05:48)
  • Wokeness and identity politics ("No more identity months, DEI offices. Dudes in dresses. We are done with that." – 06:37)
  • Pop culture: Taylor Swift's album drop and new ways artists earn revenue (08:40)
    • Discussion: Modern musicians, even at Taylor Swift's level, earn little from streaming; touring & merch are where the money is now.
    • Quote [08:40]:
      Armstrong: "She won't make like a dollar, literally, when she tours on the album. But nothing off of like a hugely, hugely successful album because people don't buy albums. Well."
    • Getty reminisces about the stigma of bands "selling out" in the past, versus present commercial realities.

3. Album Lengths & the Music Experience

Timestamps: 09:39 – 10:23

• Armstrong praises shorter albums he can actually finish.
• Comments on the communal aspect of music listening—midnight parties for album releases, especially with artists like Taylor Swift.

4. Supporting Struggling Musicians

Timestamps: 10:23 – 10:54

• Armstrong mentions intentionally buying merchandise to financially support less-famous artists he listens to.

5. The Joke About Europe & AI's Sensitivity

Timestamps: 10:54 – 12:49

• Getty recalls the classic "Heaven and Hell" joke about European stereotypes, but notes AI's (ChatGPT) over-cautious preamble before delivering the joke.

  • Quote [11:56]:
    Getty: "Are you sure you want to enjoy this joke? I don't want to call you a bigot, but you seem like a bigot."
    • Commentary on culture and the hypersensitivity in today's discourse.

• The joke itself:

  • In heaven: the police are British, the cooks are French, etc.
  • In hell: the police are German, the cooks are British, etc.
  • Both agree it's a classic and still funny.

6. The Power and Importance of Culture—Plus American Self-Criticism

Timestamps: 12:53 – 13:28

• Getty notes that culture matters greatly, but American education tends to denigrate its own culture while lauding others.

7. The Viral "Corn Kid" Clip & Parenting Reflections

Timestamps: 13:32 – 14:53

• The hosts play and react to the viral "corn kid" internet video for comedic relief.
• Armstrong reflects on the innocence of young children vs. the cynicism of teenagers:
  • Quote [14:27]:
    "They're just so in the moment of just enjoying what you're doing then. And it doesn't have to be anything."
  • Both host discuss the joy and frustrations of raising kids through different stages of life.

8. Trump, Mexico, and Legal Authority for Anti-Cartel Military Actions

Timestamps: 18:39 – 19:56

• Coverage of President Trump labeling US activity as an "armed conflict" against drug cartels.
• Speculation: Is this seeking legal cover or planning a bigger escalation?
  • Raises the question about "unlawful combatants," executive power, and collateral consequences.
  • Quote [19:56]:
    Getty: "Just beware of granting too much executive power to your guy because the next guy will use it, too. Yeah, probably in a way that you hate."

9. Media Critique: Mainstream News Bias & the Free Press

Timestamps: 19:56 – 21:50

• Frustration with George Stephanopoulos’ (parodied as "Snuffleupagus") framed questions.
• Noting that Barry Weiss will be taking over CBS News—hosts hopeful for more balanced reporting.

10. Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination & Media Narratives

Timestamps: 20:51 – 23:44

• The problematic angle some mainstream and left-leaning outlets take on the assassination.
  • New York Times op-ed compared the assassin to someone who killed a Nazi diplomat, implying justification.
  • Both hosts lampoon the ‘radicalizing’ of America and the victim/oppressor narratives in media.

11. Principal’s Arrest & Resume Scandal – Media Framing Exposed

Timestamps: 27:43 – 35:39

• Armstrong and Getty dissect the case of a Des Moines, Iowa, school superintendent arrested for immigration violations and gun possession.
  • They highlight how media (Time, others) focus on the ‘beloved community figure’ angle, gloss over that his credentials were fabricated, and only mention crimes in passing.
    • Quote [30:44]: Getty: “The trusted beloved member of the school community, which may be true ... was a fake degreed non principal of the year, ordered to be deported, illegal alien under Biden who carried around guns illegally.”
• Larger critique: The role of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in compromising hiring standards.
• Satirical reflection on how easy it is to lie about one’s credentials and never get caught.

12. Antifa, Press Freedom, & Law Enforcement in Portland

Timestamps: 40:13 – 42:05

• Conservative journalist in Portland assaulted by Antifa while documenting protests—then arrested by police instead of his attackers.
  • Reported:
    • “They take the side of the violent criminals that are here every single day. Assaulting ICE officers, assaulting journalists. And then a reporter comes and, you know, tries to embed deep within the chaos that’s going in out here and he’s the one that gets arrested.”
  • Hosts decry the state of law enforcement and freedom of the press in Portland.

13. AI's Astonishing Growth, the Sora App, and Tech Uncertainty

Timestamps: 42:08 – 46:48

• Armstrong tries to join the new “Sora” social app from OpenAI—finds it requires an invite and is greeted by listener trolling.
• The app is described as an “AI-only social media platform”: all content is generated by AI, no human posts. Hosts are perplexed but interested.
• Fear and skepticism about AI’s impact:
  • Discussion whether AI will destroy jobs, crash the financial system, or simply be another productivity enhancer.
  • Quote [46:03]:
    "We can lay around all day and do drugs and play video games. That's right. It'll be wonderful. Heaven. Heaven on earth." (sarcastic)
  • Joe expresses hope that AI could be more like previous tech: disruptive, but ultimately job-creating.

14. Final Thoughts & Jane Goodall’s Legacy

Timestamps: 47:02 – 48:48

• Armstrong mildly complains about being mocked by listeners.
• Getty closes with an obituary quote praising Jane Goodall’s impact on primatology and science.
  • Quote [47:54]:
    Getty: “On the scientific merits alone, her discoveries about how wild chimpanzees raise their young, established leadership, socialized and communicated, broke new ground and attracted immense attention and respect among researchers ... represents one of the western world's greatest scientific achievements.”
  • Both reflect briefly on kind, unplanned moments having world-changing impact.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Armstrong [04:03]:
  "I would hope that once you got caught raping women, beating them, that, yeah, it got a little unpleasant and will continue to be quite unpleasant maybe for the next several decades."
• Getty parodying celebrity self-pity [04:29]:
  "Anyway, it's been hard for me, your honor, I'm telling you."
• Getty on music industry [08:40]:
  "She won't make like a dollar, literally, when she tours on the album. But nothing off of like a hugely, hugely successful album because people don't buy albums. Well."
• Getty on AI's cautiousness [11:56]:
  "Are you sure you want to enjoy this joke? I don't want to call you a bigot, but you seem like a bigot. ChatGPT is telling me."
• Armstrong reminiscing on children [14:27]:
  "They're just so in the moment of just enjoying what you're doing then. And it doesn't have to be anything."
• Getty on executive power [19:56]:
  "Just beware of granting too much executive power to your guy because the next guy will use it, too. Yeah, probably in a way that you hate."
• Getty on resume fraud [30:44]:
  "The trusted beloved member of the school community, which may be true ... was a fake degreed non principal of the year, ordered to be deported, illegal alien under Biden who carried around guns illegally."
• On future of AI [46:03]:
  "We can lay around all day and do drugs and play video games. That's right. It'll be wonderful. Heaven. Heaven on earth."

The Armstrong & Getty Vibe

• Tone: Sarcastic, skeptical, occasionally exasperated; a mix of playful ribbing and hard-nosed critique.
• Style: Quick banter, detours into running jokes or cultural references, willingness to get serious (but always with a wink).
• Philosophy: Be wary of both media and government narratives, support real artists, question technological utopianism, and never take yourself (or anyone else) too seriously.

Final Takeaway

If you're looking for an irreverent, candid take on the week's news (with ample pop culture flavor and sharp satire), this episode of Armstrong & Getty delivers. The “fresh out of give a damns” theme holds true—cynicism abounds, but so does their commitment to finding the humor (and the odd hope) in even the most ridiculous news cycle.