Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: “One of the Greatest Debates!”
Date: February 4, 2026
Overview
In this lively episode, the Armstrong & Getty team pivots away from sports talk and dives deep into what they call "one of the greatest debates": the correct way to load a dishwasher, especially when it comes to the orientation of silverware. A staple of domestic disputes everywhere, this conversation is filled with humor, friendly jabs, and genuine curiosity about one another's habits at home. The show’s signature banter and comedic chemistry shine as each host reveals their own dishwasher philosophies, with occasional asides about Super Bowl traditions, family quirks, and the challenges of modern appliances.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Do You Care About the Super Bowl?
[02:58–04:43]
- Joe asks Katie and the group if they have a rooting interest in the Super Bowl.
- Katie: “Not really.”
Joe: “Doesn't really matter to me.”
- Katie: “Not really.”
- Joe reminisces about how watching the Super Bowl with his dad was a formative experience, but his own kids just aren't interested.
- Glenn chimes in, recalling a childhood preference for playing football over watching it on TV.
- Glenn: “I didn't have a lot of patience for watching sports on TV.”
- The group jokes about halftime shows and generational disconnects:
- Family Member: “My parents would complain about whoever's performing, whether it's, you know, Bad Bunny. This is not music.”
- Glenn: “Glenn Miller was the last one they really enjoyed.”
- Glenn shares an anecdote about a legendary Super Bowl photographer, illustrating generational continuity and the history of the game.
2. The Dishwasher Debate: Mouth Side Up or Down?
[05:45–11:34]
Introducing the Disagreement
- Katie raises a current household debate: which direction should the silverware face in the dishwasher basket?
- Katie: “Do you put them mouth side up or mouth side down?” [06:34]
- Immediate responses show divisions:
- Joe: “Mouth side down… That's how I've always done it, but that doesn't mean it's right.”
- Family Member (with Katie): “They go up.”
- Glenn: Admits to being “mostly” an up guy, but not always consistent—sometimes puts them in randomly, depending on what fits.
Joe: “That's crazy.”
Arguments for Both Sides
- Pro Mouth Side Up (Katie’s team):
- Katie: “I put all of the mouth hole sides up…. And Drew argues with me."
[09:16] - Family Member: “I'm like you, Katie. They go up.”
- Katie is adamant about consistency.
- Katie: “I put all of the mouth hole sides up…. And Drew argues with me."
- Pro Mouth Side Down (Drew’s/Joe’s team):
- Joe: "You put them up, though, without getting your hands all gooey by having to grab them all by the dirty end. …I don't want to touch the food end when I'm putting them in there. And I don't want to touch the mouth—the part that's going to go in people's mouths—when I take them out.” [09:34]
- Glenn: “That's a good point, Drew. I agree.”
- Glenn (with exaggerated seriousness): “Now, with all respect to your womanly emotionalism about this topic, Drew's right. It's a handle. You handle the handle. Points to Drew.” [10:15]
Sanitation and Practicality
- Discussing dishwasher cleanliness and the challenges of modern dishwashers:
- Joe: "Dishwashers … not near as good as they used to be. You have to practically wash your dishes by hand before you put them in.”
- Glenn (jokingly about old detergents): “That’s because the detergent had, like, stuff that's now banned by the Geneva Convention.”
Arguments Over Spooning Cutlery
- Glenn: “You can't have the spoons spooning.”
- Joe: “I work on making sure they don't spoon. But I do put mouth side down.”
- Katie, slightly concerned: “I've never ended up with spoons… spooning. You guys just gave me a complex.”
Humor and Petty Revenge
- The group jokes about “psychopath” dishwasher loaders (randomly up and down).
- Katie (joking about random placement): “I'd be figuring out how to put a pillow over your face at night if you're doing that.”
- Joe: “Sum up, some down, just completely random. This is no good for the universe.”
- The “muck” from glasses lying on their sides is discussed, with Katie capturing her husband Drew’s offenses via photo:
- Katie: “I take a picture of it and I just send it to him. No words.” [10:44]
- "The way a normal human being would, and not a chimp or what?” [11:09]
Escalation: Is This Just Spite?
- The hosts wonder whether Drew is purposely putting glasses sideways or incorrect to provoke Katie.
- Family Member: “Do you think he does it on purpose just to bug you?”
- Katie: “I'm starting to wonder. That might be.”
- Joe: “It's the only part of my life I can still control.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “I kind of would like to see the Seahawks get their comeuppance, I think. But I don't know. I don't really. Doesn't really matter to me.” — Joe, [03:04]
- “I'd watched some of it. Then I would go out and play football with my friends, and we'd miss, like, the second half.” — Glenn, [03:47]
- “That's exactly what's going to happen. Yep.” — Joe, responding to chips and dip ending up on his chest, [04:22]
- “I say you're doing it wrong.” — Katie, introducing the debate, [05:58]
- “You just randomly? Wait a second. You're a psychopath. You just randomly put them in—sum up, some down?” — Joe, [07:24]
- “Now, with all respect to your womanly emotionalism about this topic, Drew's right. It's a handle. You handle the handle. Points to Drew.” — Glenn, [10:15]
- “It's the only part of my life I can still control.” — Joe, about dubious dishwasher methods, [11:30]
- “The way a normal human being would and not a chimp or what?” — Katie, [11:09]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Super Bowl Traditions & Childhood Memories: 02:58–05:45
- Dishwasher Cutlery Orientation Debate Begins: 05:45
- Arguments for Mouth Side Up/Down, Spooning Issues: 06:52–09:49
- Practicality, Cleanliness, and Modern Dishwashers: 09:49–10:39
- Humorous Escalations, Petty Spite, and Control: 10:44–11:34
Tone and Style
The episode is lighthearted, sarcastic, and playful, filled with teasing (“You’re a psychopath!”), mock-serious debates, and the hosts’ signature friendly ribbing. The conversation feels like a classic, relatable family or household dispute that listeners will recognize from their own lives. There’s a strong mix of nostalgia (childhood Super Bowls) and domestic comedy (spite-dishwashing and “chimp” accusations).
Conclusion
This episode of Armstrong & Getty delivers a hilarious and oddly passionate exploration of dishwasher etiquette, complete with personal confessions and mini battles over household protocol. The hosts’ banter and deadpan humor transform the mundane into an engaging, memorable exchange—a must-listen (or must-read!) for anyone who’s ever argued about chores at home.