Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Shirtless, Bedraggled & Unwashed

Date: November 6, 2025
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand (iHeartPodcasts)
Hosts: Jack Armstrong, Joe Getty, featuring news anchor Katie Green

Episode Overview

In this lively episode, Armstrong & Getty dig into the looming impact of the federal government shutdown on holiday travel, the official retirement announcement of Nancy Pelosi, soaring affordability concerns in America, viral social media scandals, and generational shifts in housing. The conversation moves seamlessly between biting satire, earnest social commentary, and their trademark irreverence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Federal Shutdown & Holiday Travel Chaos

[00:40–03:19, 08:43–11:59, 21:49–25:19]

General Manager of the Day: Jack and Joe center on the misery of possible ruined holiday plans due to the government shutdown's effect on air travel.
- Jack Armstrong: “Oh, boy, will they be this screwed.” [00:54]
The “Schumer shutdown” is now more real, not just political theater.
- Joe Getty: “It took a month, but now it's real. Now it matters, like everybody.” [01:09]
As of the episode recording, the FAA is imposing a 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports starting almost immediately, affecting thousands of travelers.
- Joe Getty: “Thousands of flights canceled... Frontier Airlines is announced, buy a backup ticket... United Airlines has announced they're going to refund... this is just the beginning.” [08:53–09:19]
The pressure point of Thanksgiving is discussed as an inevitable moment of reckoning for politicians.
- Joe Getty: “It would affect everybody’s travel plans... You would have one very angry electorate.” [02:13]
- Jack Armstrong: “To play that fast and loose with abusing people and the things that matter to them most…” [02:32]
Frontier’s advice to “buy a backup ticket” sparks incredulity about affording two tickets.
The disruption is expected to “cascade,” leading to packed roads, full hotels, and total travel chaos.
- Jack Armstrong: “Everything gets crazy fast when people can't travel around like they're supposed to.” [11:32]
Memorable Phrase:
- Jack Armstrong: “That's the American spirit, though, isn’t it?” [03:37]

2. Political Dysfunction & Messaging

[00:54–01:55]

Ongoing criticism of inept Republican messaging amid the shutdown.
- Jack Armstrong: “Any Republican messaging continues to be just miserably bad. But I won't harp on about that.” [01:15]
Call for a more modern, repetitive, and cohesive message for a nation of 340 million.

3. Satirical "F Y'All Can" Political Party

[02:45–03:39, 05:11]

Jack jokes about creating the “F Y’All Can” political party and even demands T-shirts (“very, very sharp”) for the movement.
- Jack Armstrong: “This is my new political party. I created. I’m tired of y’…” [03:19]
- Joe Getty: “And our logo is a damned eagle in front of a couple of stripes and a couple of stars. Very American.” [03:24]
Delivers a send-up of widespread disgust with mainstream parties.

4. Football in the American Spirit

[03:42–05:11, 11:44–11:53]

Ties in the anniversary of the first college football game (1869), which was closer to soccer.
- Joe Getty: “In the first football game, they were not allowed to carry the football or throw it. In other news, and I thought, what?” [04:21]
They humorously lament how un-American it would be if modern football reverted to those old rules.
Joe Getty: “Imagine watching... Broncos Raiders tonight and they announce no running or throwing... I ain't watching.” [11:44]

5. Breaking News: Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement

[05:28–07:33, 34:20–36:15]

Katie Green breaks the news that Nancy Pelosi will not run for reelection. Jack and Joe satirically recall her long career, effectiveness, and poke at her accumulated wealth.
- Joe Getty: “More. One of the most effective politicians of my lifetime will not run for reelection in 2026. Why? Because she's a million years old. But man, she was good in her prime.” [05:57]
- Jack Armstrong: “Good looking gal too. Back before electricity. Wow. Wow.” [06:24]
Noting the pattern: “How does everybody go off to government... and then leave wealthy?” [07:05]
Fantasize about the Founding Fathers viewing modern political corruption.

6. Social Media, Scandals, and Human Decency

[13:25–14:19]

Discuss a viral claim that a widow faked tears at a public event, expressing disgust at the cynicism on display.
- Jack Armstrong: “That’s monstrous. Somebody who would say that out loud is monstrous.” [14:16]

7. News Roundup with Katie

[14:36–18:32]

Supreme Court skepticism on Trump’s tariffs ([14:36]).
Trump administration's SNAP benefits announcement ([15:17]).
NY Fire Commissioner resigns after Mamdani’s win ([16:33]).
Hamas fighters in Gaza tunnels ([16:44]).
U.S. judge orders prison sex change surgery for transgender inmate ([17:18]).
Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT for failing law exams; prompts discussion about generative AI’s reliability ([17:52–18:21]).
Joke from the Babylon Bee about Mamdani’s “horror” at having to work ([18:24]).

8. Affordability Crisis in America

[25:19–33:01]

“Affordability” declared the word of the week, in both political and real-life contexts.
Spiraling costs: energy, health insurance ($27,000+ yearly), car insurance, housing.
- Joe Getty: “I’m still shocked every time I go to the grocery store or go to a restaurant... How would 25 year old me have survived?” [26:46]
Median age of first-time homebuyers now 40 years old (up from 29 in 1981).
- Joe Getty: “It was 29 in 1981. That’s how much it has changed now.” [27:22]
Analysis of sociocultural shifts, such as “prolonged adolescence,” “free-range parenting,” fewer marriages, more transient lifestyles.

9. The Limits of Politicizing the Economy

[30:48–33:19]

Joe/Jack criticize the oversimplified thinking that credits or blames sitting presidents for economic conditions.
- Jack Armstrong: “It is yet another perversion of how we ought to look at life and government... They have made the assumption that the government ought to run the economy, which is an incredibly stupid and dangerous thing to do.” [31:19]

10. Satirical and Quirky Moments

Tom Brady’s cloned dog leads to a tongue-in-cheek riff on genetics, nature vs nurture, and celebrity investments ([20:33–21:49; 38:33–39:18]).
Listeners text with complaints about air travel coverage, prompting amateur psychoanalysis and riffs on “pinched hearts” ([22:26–24:32]).
The value of civil discourse and John Stuart Mill's theory on truth and opinion ([35:09]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Political Messaging & Dysfunction:
Jack Armstrong [01:15]:
"In the modern world, in a country of 340 million people, you've got to have a concise message."
On the Shutdown’s Reality:
Joe Getty [08:53]:
"The FIA is imposing a 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports... This is just the beginning. It's just starting here."
On Nancy Pelosi’s Effectiveness:
Joe Getty [05:57]:
“One of the most effective politicians of my lifetime will not run for reelection in 2026. Why? Because she's a million years old. But man, she was good in her prime."
On Economic Anxiety:
Joe Getty [26:46]:
"I'm still shocked every time I go to the grocery store or go to a restaurant... My son, my high school son last night was saying, 'I don't understand how I'm gonna be able to move out when I'm 18.'”
Satirical Banter:
Jack Armstrong [06:24]:
“Good looking gal too. Back before electricity. Wow. Wow.”
Affordability as the Core Issue:
Joe Getty [25:19]:
“If we were picking a word of the year based on the last 36 hours, it would be ‘affordability’.”
Perhaps the Funniest:
Joe Getty [34:42]:
"Donald Trump was asked about Nancy Pelosi retiring and he said: 'Good. She's evil and corrupt. Get the hell out.'”
On Societal Changes:
Jack Armstrong [27:11]:
“It's moved seven years in four years. That's practically impossible. That's crazy.”

Important Timestamps

00:40–03:19: Government shutdown and political party satire
05:28–07:33: Pelosi’s retirement, wealth in politics
08:43–11:59, 21:49–25:19: Air travel chaos, direct impact on public life
13:25–14:19: Social media scandal, human empathy
14:36–18:32: Rapid-fire news headlines with commentary
25:19–33:01: Affordability crisis, housing, intergenerational effects
34:20–36:15: Pelosi, Trump’s reaction, Mill’s “clash of opinions”
38:33–39:18: Listener mailbag, Tom Brady cloning jokes

Tone & Style

As always, Jack and Joe balance serious commentary with active wit, sarcasm, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.
The language is conversational, pointed, and relatable, with asides and direct engagement with the audience's messages.

Summary for New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential slice of Armstrong & Getty: current events, biting humor, political skepticism, and concern for everyday Americans. The looming holiday travel disaster acts as an anchor while they riff through hot-button stories (Pelosi, AI mishaps, generational inequality), grounding it all in the reality of rising costs and a frazzled electorate. Whether you come for the snark, the analysis, or the rants about the state of the union, it’s a brisk, funny, and thought-provoking listen.

If you missed it, now you know what mattered—and why Armstrong & Getty say, accept no substitutes.

Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Shirtless, Bedraggled & Unwashed

Date: November 6, 2025
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand (iHeartPodcasts)
Hosts: Jack Armstrong, Joe Getty, featuring news anchor Katie Green

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Federal Shutdown & Holiday Travel Chaos

[00:40–03:19, 08:43–11:59, 21:49–25:19]

General Manager of the Day: Jack and Joe center on the misery of possible ruined holiday plans due to the government shutdown's effect on air travel.
- Jack Armstrong: “Oh, boy, will they be this screwed.” [00:54]
The “Schumer shutdown” is now more real, not just political theater.
- Joe Getty: “It took a month, but now it's real. Now it matters, like everybody.” [01:09]
As of the episode recording, the FAA is imposing a 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports starting almost immediately, affecting thousands of travelers.
- Joe Getty: “Thousands of flights canceled... Frontier Airlines is announced, buy a backup ticket... United Airlines has announced they're going to refund... this is just the beginning.” [08:53–09:19]
The pressure point of Thanksgiving is discussed as an inevitable moment of reckoning for politicians.
- Joe Getty: “It would affect everybody’s travel plans... You would have one very angry electorate.” [02:13]
- Jack Armstrong: “To play that fast and loose with abusing people and the things that matter to them most…” [02:32]
Frontier’s advice to “buy a backup ticket” sparks incredulity about affording two tickets.
The disruption is expected to “cascade,” leading to packed roads, full hotels, and total travel chaos.
- Jack Armstrong: “Everything gets crazy fast when people can't travel around like they're supposed to.” [11:32]
Memorable Phrase:
- Jack Armstrong: “That's the American spirit, though, isn’t it?” [03:37]

2. Political Dysfunction & Messaging

[00:54–01:55]

Ongoing criticism of inept Republican messaging amid the shutdown.
- Jack Armstrong: “Any Republican messaging continues to be just miserably bad. But I won't harp on about that.” [01:15]
Call for a more modern, repetitive, and cohesive message for a nation of 340 million.

3. Satirical "F Y'All Can" Political Party

[02:45–03:39, 05:11]

Jack jokes about creating the “F Y’All Can” political party and even demands T-shirts (“very, very sharp”) for the movement.
- Jack Armstrong: “This is my new political party. I created. I’m tired of y’…” [03:19]
- Joe Getty: “And our logo is a damned eagle in front of a couple of stripes and a couple of stars. Very American.” [03:24]
Delivers a send-up of widespread disgust with mainstream parties.

4. Football in the American Spirit

[03:42–05:11, 11:44–11:53]

Ties in the anniversary of the first college football game (1869), which was closer to soccer.
- Joe Getty: “In the first football game, they were not allowed to carry the football or throw it. In other news, and I thought, what?” [04:21]
They humorously lament how un-American it would be if modern football reverted to those old rules.
Joe Getty: “Imagine watching... Broncos Raiders tonight and they announce no running or throwing... I ain't watching.” [11:44]

5. Breaking News: Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement

[05:28–07:33, 34:20–36:15]

Katie Green breaks the news that Nancy Pelosi will not run for reelection. Jack and Joe satirically recall her long career, effectiveness, and poke at her accumulated wealth.
- Joe Getty: “More. One of the most effective politicians of my lifetime will not run for reelection in 2026. Why? Because she's a million years old. But man, she was good in her prime.” [05:57]
- Jack Armstrong: “Good looking gal too. Back before electricity. Wow. Wow.” [06:24]
Noting the pattern: “How does everybody go off to government... and then leave wealthy?” [07:05]
Fantasize about the Founding Fathers viewing modern political corruption.

6. Social Media, Scandals, and Human Decency

[13:25–14:19]

Discuss a viral claim that a widow faked tears at a public event, expressing disgust at the cynicism on display.
- Jack Armstrong: “That’s monstrous. Somebody who would say that out loud is monstrous.” [14:16]

7. News Roundup with Katie

[14:36–18:32]

Supreme Court skepticism on Trump’s tariffs ([14:36]).
Trump administration's SNAP benefits announcement ([15:17]).
NY Fire Commissioner resigns after Mamdani’s win ([16:33]).
Hamas fighters in Gaza tunnels ([16:44]).
U.S. judge orders prison sex change surgery for transgender inmate ([17:18]).
Kim Kardashian blames ChatGPT for failing law exams; prompts discussion about generative AI’s reliability ([17:52–18:21]).
Joke from the Babylon Bee about Mamdani’s “horror” at having to work ([18:24]).

8. Affordability Crisis in America

[25:19–33:01]

“Affordability” declared the word of the week, in both political and real-life contexts.
Spiraling costs: energy, health insurance ($27,000+ yearly), car insurance, housing.
- Joe Getty: “I’m still shocked every time I go to the grocery store or go to a restaurant... How would 25 year old me have survived?” [26:46]
Median age of first-time homebuyers now 40 years old (up from 29 in 1981).
- Joe Getty: “It was 29 in 1981. That’s how much it has changed now.” [27:22]
Analysis of sociocultural shifts, such as “prolonged adolescence,” “free-range parenting,” fewer marriages, more transient lifestyles.

9. The Limits of Politicizing the Economy

[30:48–33:19]

Joe/Jack criticize the oversimplified thinking that credits or blames sitting presidents for economic conditions.
- Jack Armstrong: “It is yet another perversion of how we ought to look at life and government... They have made the assumption that the government ought to run the economy, which is an incredibly stupid and dangerous thing to do.” [31:19]

10. Satirical and Quirky Moments

Tom Brady’s cloned dog leads to a tongue-in-cheek riff on genetics, nature vs nurture, and celebrity investments ([20:33–21:49; 38:33–39:18]).
Listeners text with complaints about air travel coverage, prompting amateur psychoanalysis and riffs on “pinched hearts” ([22:26–24:32]).
The value of civil discourse and John Stuart Mill's theory on truth and opinion ([35:09]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Political Messaging & Dysfunction:
Jack Armstrong [01:15]:
"In the modern world, in a country of 340 million people, you've got to have a concise message."
On the Shutdown’s Reality:
Joe Getty [08:53]:
"The FIA is imposing a 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports... This is just the beginning. It's just starting here."
On Nancy Pelosi’s Effectiveness:
Joe Getty [05:57]:
“One of the most effective politicians of my lifetime will not run for reelection in 2026. Why? Because she's a million years old. But man, she was good in her prime."
On Economic Anxiety:
Joe Getty [26:46]:
"I'm still shocked every time I go to the grocery store or go to a restaurant... My son, my high school son last night was saying, 'I don't understand how I'm gonna be able to move out when I'm 18.'”
Satirical Banter:
Jack Armstrong [06:24]:
“Good looking gal too. Back before electricity. Wow. Wow.”
Affordability as the Core Issue:
Joe Getty [25:19]:
“If we were picking a word of the year based on the last 36 hours, it would be ‘affordability’.”
Perhaps the Funniest:
Joe Getty [34:42]:
"Donald Trump was asked about Nancy Pelosi retiring and he said: 'Good. She's evil and corrupt. Get the hell out.'”
On Societal Changes:
Jack Armstrong [27:11]:
“It's moved seven years in four years. That's practically impossible. That's crazy.”

Important Timestamps

00:40–03:19: Government shutdown and political party satire
05:28–07:33: Pelosi’s retirement, wealth in politics
08:43–11:59, 21:49–25:19: Air travel chaos, direct impact on public life
13:25–14:19: Social media scandal, human empathy
14:36–18:32: Rapid-fire news headlines with commentary
25:19–33:01: Affordability crisis, housing, intergenerational effects
34:20–36:15: Pelosi, Trump’s reaction, Mill’s “clash of opinions”
38:33–39:18: Listener mailbag, Tom Brady cloning jokes

Tone & Style

As always, Jack and Joe balance serious commentary with active wit, sarcasm, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.
The language is conversational, pointed, and relatable, with asides and direct engagement with the audience's messages.

Summary for New Listeners

If you missed it, now you know what mattered—and why Armstrong & Getty say, accept no substitutes.

Shirtless, Bedraggled & Unwashed

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Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Shirtless, Bedraggled & Unwashed

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Federal Shutdown & Holiday Travel Chaos

2. Political Dysfunction & Messaging

3. Satirical "F Y'All Can" Political Party

4. Football in the American Spirit

5. Breaking News: Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement

6. Social Media, Scandals, and Human Decency

7. News Roundup with Katie

8. Affordability Crisis in America

9. The Limits of Politicizing the Economy

10. Satirical and Quirky Moments

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Important Timestamps

Tone & Style

Summary for New Listeners

Summary

Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Shirtless, Bedraggled & Unwashed

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Federal Shutdown & Holiday Travel Chaos

2. Political Dysfunction & Messaging

3. Satirical "F Y'All Can" Political Party

4. Football in the American Spirit

5. Breaking News: Nancy Pelosi’s Retirement

6. Social Media, Scandals, and Human Decency

7. News Roundup with Katie

8. Affordability Crisis in America

9. The Limits of Politicizing the Economy

10. Satirical and Quirky Moments

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Important Timestamps

Tone & Style

Summary for New Listeners