Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: Sorry Coach...I Can't Play in the Super Bowl!
Date: February 11, 2026
Platform: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of Armstrong & Getty's "One More Thing" dives into the quirky realities of sports economics—specifically, the surprising expense of playing in the Super Bowl due to state taxes. The hosts also riff hilariously on influencer culture and social media trends, discuss the corrosive nature of contemporary political polarization, and close with a lighthearted diversion about beavers stealing lumber.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The (Expensive) Economics of Playing in the Super Bowl

• Main Segment: The hosts dig into a sports radio clip explaining how NFL players can end up paying more in taxes than they receive in bonus money for playing (and even winning) the Super Bowl in high-tax states like California.
  • [24:13] "For winning the Super Bowl, the winning team, each player gets $178,000... And because the game was played in California and California has a jock tax and they look at duty days... he has to pay the state of California for spending seven days there, $249,000." (Sports radio clip, attributed to Boomer Esiason or Dan Patrick via WFAN)
  • [25:08] "That's just so stupid. I didn't understand all that, but I'm sure it's true. The end number." (Jack)
• Explains the "jock tax," where athletes are taxed by the state for each "duty day" spent there—even if they're from out of state.
• NFL stars with huge salaries (like Patrick Mahomes) can end up owing far more in taxes thanks to these few days in California.
• Hosts reflect on how this means that hosting big games in high-tax states could be financially punishing for players.
  • [26:08] "If I'm the NFL PA, I'm like, hey, we're not playing any more Super Bowls in California." (Sports radio clip)

2. Influencer Trends & Culture Gone Wild

• Sunscreen Lip Balm Review Parody: The hosts play and lampoon a clip from “Courtney F Beauty,” a beauty influencer reviewing a Pepsi-tinted SPF lip gel.
  • [03:50] Jokes about the absurdity of edible sunscreen and influencer product placement.
• Confusion over whether the product’s a sunscreen or a lip balm and mock the influencer’s enthusiasm.
  • [06:45] "First of all, shut up. Second of all, afternoon. It’s not sunscreen that you put on your skin. It’s a lip balm. Right." (Jack)

3. Outrage and Political Polarization

• Viral Coffee Shop Confrontation: The show features a viral clip of a woman in Des Moines screaming at a man wearing an anti-abortion shirt, triggering discussion about the escalation of political disagreements.
  • [09:27] "Political disagreement is increasingly treated as a serious moral offense rather than a simple difference of opinion. And when you see the world that way, punishing someone for holding different views becomes a moral good." (Joe)
• Hosts share personal experiences and observations about how civil discourse has eroded and disagreements now provoke moral outrage and social shunning.
  • [13:55] "It was like, why are you, like, recoiling in fear?... Because of the company I work for. It's strange. Why do you care?" (Joe)

4. Animals: Beavers Behaving Badly (and Lovably)

• A hosts’ favorite video: A beaver steals a 2x4 from the bed of someone’s truck, prompting delighted commentary on animal intelligence and communication.
  • [17:08] "Is it better to yell at a beaver, 'Get out of there,' or 'Bring that back'?" (Jack)
  • The hosts compare beavers' and pets’ ability to learn words, with jokes about anthropomorphizing animals.
• [21:30] Comes full circle as they joke about whether beavers would reconsider wood theft if they understood California’s tax structure.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Influencer Hype:

  • [06:45] “First of all, shut up. Second of all, afternoon. It’s not sunscreen that you put on your skin. It’s a lip balm. Right.” (Jack)

• On Political Outrage:

  • [09:27] “Political disagreement is increasingly treated as a serious moral offense rather than a simple difference of opinion. And when you see the world that way, punishing someone for holding different views becomes a moral good.” (Joe)
  • [13:55] "It was like, why are you, like, recoiling in fear?... Because of the company I work for. It's strange. Why do you care?" (Joe)

• On Super Bowl Taxes:

  • [24:13] “For winning the Super Bowl, the winning team, each player gets $178,000...he has to pay the state of California for spending seven days there, $249,000.” (Sports radio clip)
  • [25:08] “That’s just so stupid. I didn’t understand all that, but I’m sure it’s true. The end number.” (Jack)
  • [26:08] “If I’m the NFL PA, I’m like, hey, we’re not playing any more Super Bowls in California.” (Sports radio clip)

• On Animal Antics:

  • [17:08] “Is it better to yell at a beaver, ‘Get out of there,’ or ‘Bring that back’?” (Jack)
  • [21:30] “Hey Beaver, don't you know the tax rates in California?” (Joe, joke wrap-up)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [03:50] — Influencer Lip Gel Review & Mockery
• [09:27] — Coffee Shop Confrontation & Political Outrage
• [13:55] — Personal Experiences of Political Shunning
• [17:08] — Beaver Steals 2x4 Story
• [24:13] — Super Bowl Taxation Explanation
• [25:08] — Hosts' Reactions to Sports Taxes
• [26:08] — Extended Tax Impact on Athletes

Summary Takeaways

• Theme: The show cleverly blends humor with serious commentary, exploring the sometimes absurd realities of American sports economics and the pitfalls of online culture and polarization.
• Vibe: The tone is irreverent and quick-witted, with the hosts readily shifting from biting satire to personal reflection and playful banter.
• Unique Angle: Few podcasts highlight the hidden costs faced by athletes at the elite level, making the Super Bowl tax breakdown particularly enlightening—and comically framed.

Listeners will come away entertained while pondering just how expensive it can be for even the luckiest of athletes—maybe even expensive enough to sit out the biggest game of all.