Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: In Ten Minutes You'll Still Be Warm, The Bacon Will Be Cold

Date: January 7, 2026
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand (iHeartPodcasts)
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty

Episode Overview

This lively episode dives into current events, public health, humor, and social trends with Armstrong and Getty’s signature blend of skepticism, wit, and insight. Discussions thread through the so-called “super flu,” anticipated changes to the U.S. dietary guidelines, the perennial exodus from high-tax states like California, and the funny (and oddly philosophical) debate: Sex first or bacon first in the morning? The show also touches on the latest geopolitical developments in Venezuela, migration trends, societal division, and the value of maintaining perspective and a sense of humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. "Super Flu" Season and Vaccination Skepticism

• [02:38–06:07]
  • The hosts open with an irreverent look at the “super flu” circulating the U.S., questioning whether this flu season is genuinely worse or just hyped by media and statistics.
  • Jack Armstrong: “I'm just so skeptical about all the statistics. Obviously, a lot of people have the flu whether it's worse or not. I don't really quite understand that.” (03:42)
  • Debate the effectiveness of the current flu vaccine amid reports that the circulating strain is less affected by the shot.
  • Neither host has gotten the flu vaccine this year, joking that the show is completely unvaccinated.

2. New Dietary Guidelines & Red Meat Comeback

• [06:07–08:23], [24:19–24:40]
  • The U.S. dietary guidelines, updated every five years, could see significant changes, potentially encouraging more red meat and saturated fat consumption. Both hosts express skepticism about nutrition science and policies.
  • Jack Armstrong: “Very excited about the new guidelines. If that's true, there will be talk of... eat more beef for all the farmers, etc.” (07:08)
  • They note the political dimensions: New York Times coverage described as “scary, scary music sort of Godzilla's coming because they hate RFK Jr so much.”
  • Public and media discourse could focus on processed foods and whether the guidelines finally address them seriously.

3. Sex vs. Bacon: Philosophical Morning Dilemmas

• [07:54–09:39]
  • A lighthearted segment explores whether waking up to the smell of bacon or to sex is the better way to start the day—a humorous, relatable debate.
  • Joe Getty: “In 10 minutes, you'll still be warm, but the bacon will be cold. I'm just, just pointing that out.” (09:27)
  • The hosts agree both are excellent ways to kick off the morning but note “bacon's a guaranteed prospect.”
  • Memorable quote: “Bacon would be a great after sex snack. Where's the bacon?” – Jack Armstrong (09:03)
  • The conversation jokes about priorities, age, and likelihood.

4. Dry January, Drinking Habits, and Sinatra Wisdom

• [09:44–10:31]
  • Discussion on Dry January and their personal connections with alcohol. Joe’s observing “at least half of it” this year.
  • Reference Frank Sinatra’s quote: "He doesn't understand people who don’t drink because that means when you get up in the morning, that’s the best you're going to feel all day long." (09:44)
  • Jokes about team members’ (non-)drinking habits.

5. Gary Busey's Four (actually Five) Things to Do Every Morning

• [11:05–12:44]
  • Play an audio clip of Gary Busey’s advice for starting your day. The joke is that Busey lists three things … but names four (breathing, brush teeth, get dressed, declare a great day).
  • Jack Armstrong: “Three things you need to do … And then he lists four things.” (11:32)
  • Light teasing about self-affirmations (“Not a very me sort of thing to do.” — Jack Armstrong).

6. Breaking News & Venezuela’s Oil Power Struggle

• [12:47–14:05], [17:04–17:39], [24:19–24:40]
  • Developments in Venezuela: The U.S. has seized a Russian-owned oil tanker in Venezuelan waters, potentially affecting global oil flow and propping up Cuba’s regime.
  • Joe Getty: “Venezuelan oil props up the evil communist Cuban regime. It is their life's blood.” (13:12)
  • Hints at “Game of Thrones-like” power struggles between Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, with expanded analysis “coming up”.

7. National Migration Trends: U-Haul Index & Tax Exodus

• [25:07–33:42]
  • U-Haul’s latest data shows California is the top state people are moving out of, for the sixth straight year, with most “loser” states being “deep blue.”
  • Joe Getty: “California, dead last for the sixth consecutive year.” (27:12)
  • Discusses the demographic, financial, and political drivers behind migration.
  • A recurring joke: “Don’t California my Idaho.”

8. News Roundup & Headlines

• [17:49–21:19]
  • Lead story segment with Katie Green covers oddball and major news:
    • US threats to acquire Greenland ("Why start with ‘we might use the military’?”),
    • The DOJ’s snail’s-pace Epstein investigation,
    • AI mislabeling a Canadian artist as a sex offender,
    • High costs of youth sports,
    • Lollipops with “bone induction” music tech,
    • Right-wing embrace of raw red meat diets,
    • Babylon Bee satire: “Donnie turns to The View to receive his morning classified briefing.”
  • Joe Getty: “Bone induction sounds like a euphemism... right before the bacon.” (20:30)

9. Listener Mail & Societal Critique

• [38:08–45:21]
  • “Freedom-hating quote of the day” examines anti-white rhetoric from a public figure—lampooned as distilled racism.
  • Observations on societal divisions, rising “state vs. state” political sorting, and largely ineffective scandal accountability.
  • Mailbag delivers humorous takes on Jack’s travel-tipping habits and government scandals.

10. Quick Hits & Teases

• [14:49–16:47], [33:42–34:35], [35:13–35:46], [38:08–38:39]
  • Tease: Leaked shifts in U.S. stance toward Russia/Ukraine, with reports of more assertive, pro-Ukraine position and possible peacekeeping initiative.
  • Plans to discuss “Game of Thrones in Venezuela.”
  • Offhand promise to revisit a World War II museum trip and speculation why men obsess over certain history periods.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Joe Getty (on morning priorities): "In 10 minutes, you'll still be warm, but the bacon will be cold. I'm just, just pointing that out." (09:27)
• Jack Armstrong (regarding updated dietary guidelines): “If that's true, there will be talk of... eat more beef for all the farmers, etc.” (07:08)
• Joe Getty (on outflow from states): “California, dead last for the sixth consecutive year … It takes a lot to alienate people from California's glorious climate and scenery. And they are both absolutely glorious. But its politicians have been up to the task.” (32:42)
• Jack Armstrong (about morning affirmations): “I don't see myself saying that every morning. It's not a very me sort of thing to do.” (12:44)
• Joe Getty (regarding freedom-hating rhetoric): “It's important that white people feel defeated. That is something…” (40:01)

Important Timestamps and Segment Guide

| Time | Segment Description | |------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:23–06:07 | Super flu chatter, skepticism, and vaccine talk | | 06:07–08:23 | Anticipated changes to dietary guidelines, beef & fats discussion | | 07:54–09:39 | Sex vs. bacon philosophical debate | | 09:44–10:31 | Dry January, Sinatra on drinking | | 11:05–12:44 | Gary Busey’s “Three” things for a great morning | | 12:47–14:05 | Breaking: Oil tanker seizure, Venezuela context | | 17:49–21:19 | Katie Green's news roundup; headlines from Greenland to sports, diets | | 25:07–33:42 | U-Haul migration data, California exodus, taxes | | 38:08–40:07 | Freedom-hating quote of the day, racial rhetoric | | 40:07–45:21 | Listener mail, tip-skepticism, government scandal apathy |

Tone & Style

Armstrong and Getty maintain their trademark irreverence, guiding the conversation with equal doses of skepticism, wit, and sociopolitical insight. Frequent asides and digressions are laced with humor, skepticism toward official narratives and statistics, and relatable, everyday concerns. The show flows naturally, balancing serious commentary with banter and self-deprecation.

Summary Takeaway

In this engaging and eclectic episode, Armstrong and Getty highlight America’s peculiar obsessions—from health panics and food trends to the quirks of migration and morning rituals. A show that’s equal parts news analysis, cultural observation, and playful contrarianism, this episode reflects a nation in flux—joking about bacon and sex, but always circling back to deeper questions of who we trust, where we live, and how much any of it really matters if the bacon gets cold.