Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Episode: "Perhaps You Have Lockjaw"
Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Jack Armstrong & Joe Getty
Brief Overview
In this episode, Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty tackle hot political news, the realities of radical Islam and immigration in Western society, revealing White House interviews, and some uniquely personal stories and asides. With their trademark wit and no-nonsense banter, they discuss media hypocrisy, culture clash, and public safety, while also promoting their ongoing Boy Scouts fundraiser and engaging with their listeners.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Political News & 2028 Presidential Race (02:46–04:24)
- Discussion kicks off with breaking political news:
- Marco Rubio rules out running if J.D. Vance enters the presidential race.
- The hosts see this as potentially “a glide path for J.D. Vance to the nomination.”
- New York Times publishes excerpts from a forthcoming book by Chris Whipple, interviewing Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles.
- Wiles claims her quotes were taken out of context—hosts are skeptical.
Notable Quotes
"Marco Rubio has ruled out running if JD Vance decides to run, which is pretty big news. ...might be a glide path for J.D. Vance to the nomination."
— Jack Armstrong (03:35)
2. The Susie Wiles Revelations & White House Dynamics (04:24–13:47)
- Wiles’ candid comments include:
- Criticism of J.D. Vance as a conspiracy theorist.
- Elon Musk described as an “avowed ketamine user and an odd, odd duck.”
- Pam Bondi’s mishandling of the Epstein files.
- Trump’s “alcoholic's personality” and fascination with “retribution.”
- The Ghislaine Maxwell transfer mystery.
- Wiles also discusses the “retribution tour” narrative in Trump’s presidency.
- Rubio’s and Vance’s political conversions and their genuineness.
Notable Quotes
“I don't know how that could be taken out of context.”
— Jack Armstrong (04:48)
“Elon Musk is an avowed ketamine user and an odd, odd duck.”
— Joe Getty (04:54)
“She grew up with an alcoholic dad. ...Says Trump has an alcoholic's personality.”
— Joe Getty (05:52)
"We have a loose agreement that the score settling will end before the first 90 days are over... There may be an element of that from time to time. Who would blame him? Not me."
— Joe Getty, quoting Susie Wiles (06:16)
“The President was ticked. The President was mighty unhappy. I don't know why they moved her. Neither does the President.”
— Joe Getty (07:30)
- Host reactions question whether these revelations are truly “jaw-dropping.”
"Okay, I still yet—my jaw is not dropped. My jaw is in its normal spot."
— Jack Armstrong (13:47)
"Perhaps you have lockjaw. Have you been bitten by a hyena lately or anything like that?"
— Joe Getty (13:53)
3. The Package Theft Epidemic (17:58–18:50)
- Discuss a study revealing 250,000 packages are stolen daily in the US.
- Jack and Joe react with their usual mix of outrage and dark humor.
Notable Quotes
“To me, it's like horse thievery, hangings.”
— Joe Getty (18:35)
4. Boy Scouts Fundraiser & Childhood Stories (18:50–22:21)
- Raising $100,000 to help kids join the Scouts.
- Funny donor names (e.g., “Keep wishing that pig good luck”) lead Jack to share an emotional story involving his son and a pig roast.
- Praise for the leadership scouting fosters.
Memorable Moment
"He said, I want to go wish that pig good luck... I said, it's too late. It's dead as a hammer."
— Jack Armstrong (20:42, 21:08)
5. Radical/Fundamentalist Islam, Media & Cultural Double Standards (22:37–39:45)
- Anchored by news about the terrorist attack in Australia, the hosts delve into:
- Western reluctance to criticize Islamic fundamentalism compared to other faiths.
- Christopher Hitchens’ prescient warnings about “Islamophobia.”
- Reasons for media and political elites’ hesitance (“xenophilia of the left,” fear of violence).
- Hypocrisy: Mormons and Christians are mocked with impunity, Muslims are not.
- Western societies sacrificing Enlightenment principles out of fear.
- Refer to Rich Lowry's National Review piece and a strong editorial from an Australian Jew.
- Powerful, sometimes polemical discussion about Western values, “useful idiots,” and double standards in free speech and law.
Notable Quotes
“Watch out for these symptoms [Islamophobia accusations]. They are not just symptoms of surrender.”
— Christopher Hitchens (clip) (26:07)
“It's the xenophilia of the leftist forces in America... their commandment number one: be contemptuous of your own culture.”
— Joe Getty (29:07)
“The idea that you can't draw a picture of Muhammad when you're not Muslim because it would just be too... you're inviting. You provoked it.”
— Jack Armstrong (32:19)
“It's a difference between a religion of turning the other cheek and a religion of kill those who oppose us.”
— Joe Getty (37:33)
6. Diabetes, Personal Health & Listener Interaction (43:47–46:12)
- Listener/supporter Michael (“Michelangelo’s toe”) gives an update on living with diabetes and avoiding temptations.
- Jack and Joe discuss public health, tough love, and a dark (but funny) Kevin Hart joke about diabetes in the Black community.
Memorable Moment
“If your wife hadn't pushed you go to the doctor when she noticed something wrong with your toe. ...you could have what, lost your foot? Your leg?”
— Jack Armstrong (44:54)
“All I see is a whole bunch of left feet.”
— Kevin Hart joke, recounted by Jack Armstrong (46:03)
7. Lighter Segments & Audience Engagement (46:12–49:52)
- “Shreking” and dating app culture: discussion on the “Shrek” dating phenomenon—dating someone “beneath you” who treats you well.
- More fundraising updates, lighthearted banter, and nods to their classic segments and website.
Notable Quotes
“Remember Shreking? Is Shreking still a thing? ...For women, dating a dude you know is beneath you... they’ll treat you better.”
— Jack Armstrong (46:16)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Political news & Susie Wiles revelations: 02:46–13:47
- Package theft & Boy Scouts fundraising: 17:58–22:21
- Radical Islam, media double standards, and the Australia attack: 22:37–39:45
- Listener Michael on diabetes: 43:47–46:12
- Shreking & funny audience interactions: 46:12–49:52
Tone & Style
- The hosts’ tone is candid, often irreverent, and peppered with both humor and moments of gravity.
- They oscillate seamlessly between serious cultural critique and laugh-out-loud banter, modeling a blend of skepticism, empathy, and old-school “common sense.”
Final Thoughts
For listeners who missed the show, this episode is packed with insight and opinion on political maneuvering, insider Washington gossip, urgent cultural debates, and memorable personal storytelling. Armstrong & Getty remain unafraid to air unpopular truths while keeping their audience entertained and engaged.