Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "Swiss & Nice Spicy Mustard On Mine"
Date: September 26, 2025

Episode Overview

The main theme of this episode is the breaking news about the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, reactions from various parts of the media and political spectrum, as well as the ongoing cycle of "lawfare" in American politics. Armstrong & Getty dive into the details, dissecting media reactions, legal implications, the history of partisan prosecution, and the broader decline in civil political norms. The show is interspersed with lighter moments, party anecdotes, banter about Kamala Harris, Trump’s latest tariffs (and the price of bathroom vanities), and the week’s most memorable audio clips.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Banter & General Vibe

Timestamp: 03:26–04:02

• The show opens with the hosts joking about buying a bathroom vanity and naming James Comey as their "general manager"—playing off the day’s big news.
• Joe Getty riffs: “If you indict the proverbial ham sandwich along with Comey, Swiss and some nice spicy mustard on mine. Thank you.” (03:53)
• They clarify the legal process behind indictments and the phrase "you can indict a ham sandwich."

2. Reaction to the Comey Indictment & Media Treatment

Timestamp: 04:50–08:32

• Jack and Joe discuss the stark differences in coverage of the Comey news between MSNBC/CNN and Fox News:
  • Jack observes, "Pretty much everybody but Fox is treating this as one of the biggest things, if not the single biggest thing Trump has ever done as president....this is the end of our democracy." (04:51)
  • They note Fox News delayed covering the story, signaling their editorial stance.
• Joe critiques Comey: “Comey lies like a rug....So many questions, so many lies, so many distortions, so many leaks.” (06:12)
• They note that the prosecution is “a stretch,” even by Trump’s own people, and discuss the phenomenon of “lawfare.”
• Larger point: Both political sides are lowering the bar for indicting/targeting opponents, leading to a race to the bottom.

3. Political "Lawfare" and Its Consequences

Timestamp: 07:03–08:32

• Hosts lament the tit-for-tat cycle in prosecuting political foes.
• Jack: “If they're going to try to prosecute Trump for a gazillion different things that were completely bogus, then he's gonna do it to people…We’re just gonna keep going that direction.” (07:03)
• Joe metaphor: “...a fist fight, breaking out a knife, and then the other guy breaks out a knife, and the first guy says, ‘Sweet God in heaven, he's brought out a knife,’” mocking the double standards. (07:56)

4. Comey, the Dossier, and Accountability

Timestamp: 08:56–10:43

• Discussion of National Review’s Andrew McCarthy calling the indictment “ill-advised.”
• Recap of Comey’s role in the Steele dossier and lack of personal accountability, echoing Mark Halperin’s forceful criticism: “What a complete unprincipled phony. And liar he is.” (17:51)
• Joe: “He's almost certainly guilty of everything he's accused of. But it's extremely difficult to get a conviction on this sort of charge…” (09:44)
• Reflection on how continual crossing of norms (ex: leaking, FISA warrants) is incentivizing more extreme responses from each side.

5. Trump’s Tariffs and Light Commentary

Timestamp: 10:43–10:59, 19:31–19:51

• Brief detour into Trump announcing new tariffs on "big trucks, furniture and pharmaceuticals and vanities," with Jack poking fun at how it oddly interfered with his plans to buy a bathroom vanity.
• “Now you gotta keep brushing your teeth in the toilet. Geez. Thanks, Trump.” (19:45—Joe Getty)

6. Radio Party, Social Satire & Workplace Antics

Timestamp: 11:07–12:57

• Recap of a radio industry party: trying “short rib tacos,” dressing up (or not), and mastering the “resting face” for mingling.
• Jack: “Our top sales guy didn't even tuck in his shirt...he can just do whatever he wants.”

7. Media Bias Mockery, Show Format, and Kamala Jokes

Timestamp: 16:16–16:59, 31:15–32:00

• Armstrong & Getty lampoon their own show rituals and perceived media double standards, including the “buzzer” for show mistakes.
• Ongoing theme: Kamala Harris’s book tour as the comedic highlight (“...the most consistently entertaining entertainer in the history of the world.” – Joe Getty, 31:34)

8. News Recap: Headlines of the Day (with Reporter Katie Green)

Timestamp: 18:30–23:15
Headlines discussed:

• Comey’s public video post-indictment (“I am innocent”)
• Correction of NBC’s story on ICE and Ilhan Omar’s involvement in spreading misinformation
• U.S. tariffs (again)
• Israel-Gaza situation update
• Amazon fined $2.55B for FTC violations
• Pentagon mystery meeting called by Secretary Hegseth ("Escape room party" theory, 32:25)
• William Shatner’s hospitalization rumor debunked (“Well, he is suffering from space chlamydia,” Jack, 22:09)
• Greta Thunberg’s flotilla radio hacked with ABBA music (light banter)
• Babylon Bee satire: Kamala's audiobook has selectable accents

9. Media Pomp and the Self-Righteousness of Comey

Timestamp: 17:14–18:15, 27:04–27:44

• Critique of Comey’s grandiose language in public statements:
  • "My heart is broken for the Department of Justice... But I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I'm innocent. So let's have a trial and keep the faith.” (Joe Getty quoting Comey, 17:14)
  • Mark Halperin: “...the deification of Jim Comey, a man whose public actions and statements have been put in sharp relief. What a complete unprincipled phony. And liar he is.” (17:51)
  • “You couldn't parody it. You can't out Comey Comey.” (Joe Getty, 17:51)

10. Reflections on Political Decay and Civility

Timestamp: 35:33–37:55

• The hosts reflect on the erosion of political norms and the collapse of meaningful separation between the DOJ and the Executive.
• Discussion includes both parties’ willingness to prosecute and protect friends/enemies based on partisan advantage, with examples from Hunter Biden's situation and historical context.
• Jack sums up: “We end up in a race to the bottom...no norms and, and discourse. That's just. You're an effing liar. No, you're an effing liar.” (36:15)

11. Miscellaneous: Light Moments & Social Commentary

Various Timestamps throughout

• William Shatner’s space escapades & faked medical drama
• Party photos: listeners comment on Michael’s thinness and everyone’s age; Jack recalling missing previous parties due to COVID.
• Audience interaction (mailbag): listeners share their "trained monkey jobs," and thoughts on alcohol addiction treatments and Kamala Harris’s lack of presidential prospects.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• “If you indict the proverbial ham sandwich along with Comey, Swiss and some nice spicy mustard on mine.”
  – Joe Getty, 03:53

• “Pretty much everybody but Fox is treating this as one of the biggest things, if not the single biggest thing Trump has ever done as president. ...this is the end of our democracy.”
  – Jack Armstrong, 04:51

• “Comey lies like a rug....So many questions, so many lies, so many distortions, so many leaks.”
  – Joe Getty, 06:12

• “If they're going to try to prosecute Trump for a gazillion different things that were completely bogus, then he's gonna do it to people…We’re just gonna keep going that direction.”
  – Jack Armstrong, 07:03

• “What a complete unprincipled phony. And liar he is.”
  – Quoting Mark Halperin on Comey, 17:51

• “You couldn't parody it. You can't out Comey Comey.”
  – Joe Getty, 17:51

• "Your full outrage and forget God's sake. Would somebody listen to us? ...you can't do stuff that changes norms that then you will say is abhorrent when your opponent does the same. Stop it. Stop it.”
  – Joe Getty, 08:10

• “Now you gotta keep brushing your teeth in the toilet. Geez. Thanks, Trump.”
  – Joe Getty, 19:45

• “Kamala Harris is the most consistently entertaining entertainer in the history of the world. More consistent than the Beatles, Jerry Seinfeld.”
  – Joe Getty, 31:15

Important Segments with Timestamps

• Legal & Media Dissection of Comey Indictment: 03:26–10:43, 17:14–18:15
• Political "Lawfare" and Decline of Norms: 07:03–08:32, 35:33–37:55
• Day’s Headlines with Katie Green: 18:30–23:15
• Recap of Industry Party & Workplace Humor: 11:07–12:57, 39:18–39:30
• "Clips of the Week": 27:44–31:05
• Mailbag & Listener Interaction: 45:29–48:46

Tone and Style

• Signature Armstrong & Getty blend of irreverence, skepticism, and pointed political satire
• Quick pivots between serious commentary on the justice system and silly banter (e.g., tacos, Kamala’s “entertainment value,” vanity shopping)
• Candid, “everyman” critique of both political parties and the media
• Episodes peppered with listener feedback, self-deprecating jokes, and inside show rituals (e.g., mock “buzzer” penalties)

Summary

In this episode, Armstrong & Getty deconstruct the breaking indictment of James Comey, using it as a case study for analyzing escalating partisan "lawfare" and the breakdown of American political norms. They critique both sides of the aisle, underscore the media's role in partisan outrage cycles, and question whether any accountability will ever be truly had—while lampooning the grandiosity of figures like Jim Comey and Kamala Harris. Lighthearted asides—including party recaps, pop culture headlines, and listener mail—provide comic relief amid heavier content. The episode is essential listening for those seeking perspective (and sarcasm) on the week’s most controversial political drama.