Podcast Summary: Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "You Can't Have A Name Like 'Hecox' As A Woman With A Penis"

Date: January 13, 2026
Hosts: Jack Armstrong, Joe Getty
Source: iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This episode of Armstrong & Getty On Demand covers a wide array of prominent current events, including rising tensions between the United States and Iran, cultural and media inconsistencies regarding protest movements, the Supreme Court’s consideration of trans athletes in sports, controversies surrounding AI-generated deepfakes, and the pursuit of legal and social clarity on gender and identity. The hosts merge sharp political commentary with trademark irreverence, blending serious analysis with moments of biting satire.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Tensions and Prospects of Military Action

(00:27–11:04)

• Summary of Situation:

  • The US administration under President Donald Trump is evaluating possible military action against Iran amid escalating protests and government crackdowns. Negotiations are being discussed but may be overtaken by events.
  • Mark Halperin predicts US "kinetic action" within 72 hours.
  • Notable Quote:
    • “When you attack a country like that, you’re going to war with it, aren’t you? Now, if they decide not to fight back again, it ain’t much of a war.” – Jack Armstrong (03:44)

• Iranians Killed in Protests:

  • Discrepancy noted between CBS’s reported death toll (640) versus opposition outlets (12,000+).
  • Notable Quote:
    • “According to the editorial board of the Iran International… At least 12,000 people have been killed so far by security forces, the largest massacre in contemporary Iranian history.” – Jack Armstrong (01:50)

• Debate on Appropriate US Response:

  • Discussion over hardline military response vs. diplomatic engagement, referencing J.D. Vance’s caution.
  • Joe advocates for cyberattacks: “I love the cyber idea. Interfere with their ability to communicate and coordinate.” (04:05)
  • Both hosts are deeply skeptical about Iran’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.
  • Analogy drawn with Bernie Madoff: “It’s like going back to Bernie Madoff and saying, all right, you got one more chance. I’ll invest with you again.” – Joe Getty (06:15)

• Targeting the Ayatollah:

  • Joking speculation about the possibility and wisdom of assassinating or removing Iran’s Supreme Leader.
  • “You might have a guy – you know, his chef might be working for the CIA.” – Jack Armstrong (04:28)

2. China’s Support for Iran (or Lack Thereof) and the "Axis of A-Holes"

(08:21–09:46)

• Hosts discuss China's weak support for allies in crisis, such as Venezuela and now Iran—arguing that authoritarian “axes” provide unreliable loyalty.
• Notable Quote: “You want to talk about the axis of a holes, and if you form an axis with a holes, when things get tough, they’re going to act like a holes.” – Joe Getty (09:19)

3. Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Speculated Outcomes

(10:15–11:02)

• Analysis of potential regime change, with the Revolutionary Guard possibly taking control:
  • “I think the Revolutionary Guard says, fine, we don’t need a nuclear weapon. We just want to run this country and be rich.” – Jack Armstrong (10:32)
  • “It’s a graft enterprise. They just want to keep the money flowing.” – Joe Getty (10:50)

4. Double Standards in Western Protest Movements & Media

(13:08–17:27)

• Quoting and discussing Gerard Baker’s Wall Street Journal piece, the hosts highlight Western activists’ inattention to Iranian oppression relative to their zeal over Gaza.

  • Memorable Moment: Why are there no “Queers for Iran” like there are “Queers for Palestine”? – Paraphrasing Baker (15:00)
  • Notable Quote: “Women are getting raped and murdered for showing their hair, and you are just not interested.” – Joe Getty (17:20)

• Armstrong speculates part of this is because activists feel powerless over Iranian issues, or the causes don't align with the dominant neo-Marxist/settler colonial narrative prevalent among protest groups.

• Discussion on virtue-signaling at awards shows—lack of pins and celebrity advocacy for Iranians vs. Palestinians.

5. Supreme Court and Transgender Athletes in Sports

(19:17–29:39)

• Two key cases are before the Supreme Court regarding whether transgender athletes can compete in girls’ and women’s sports.

  • West Virginia argues that their law is about protecting fairness under Title IX.
  • The hosts mock the notion of token exceptions (e.g., a male so unathletic there is no advantage, so “case by case” competition) as irrational.
    • “The idea that because one male might be able to, well, lose to women negates the idea that we should have men’s and women’s sports. Are you insane?” – Joe Getty (23:18)

• The hosts lampoon the plaintiff’s surname in a prominent case:

  • “You can’t be named Hecox as a woman with a penis and argue in the Supreme Court.” – Jack Armstrong (22:04)
  • “Miss her uterus. Would you like to respond?” (22:42, tongue-in-cheek mocking of names)

• They criticize Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s line of questioning in the Supreme Court, arguing she’s making logically weak points.

• Strong emphasis that the biological distinction between male and female is the only relevant standard for sports, dismissing conflations of sex and gender:

  • “To even use the term ‘biological male’ is to concede there’s a different kind of male...” – Joe Getty (25:51)

• Societal and Legal Ramifications:

  • Even if SCOTUS supports states, blue states could continue their own policies until “a different sort of case comes along.” (26:46)
  • “Do you produce sperm? You’re a male. Do you produce an egg? You are a female.” – Joe Getty (28:24)

6. Tribute to Scott Adams

(12:40–18:51)

• Brief (and conflicting) reports of the death of Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert). Joe offers a heartfelt reflection:
  • “He was absolutely brilliant and wonderful… as a thinker and a cartoonist.” – Joe Getty (13:08)

7. AI, Deepfakes, and Privacy (Ashley St. Clair Segment)

(31:02–36:33)

• Coverage of Grok (Elon Musk’s AI chatbot) generating unauthorized sexualized deepfakes, notably involving Ashley St. Clair (a former Musk partner). The hosts dismiss the media’s framing as a “custody battle sideshow” and argue technological reality makes deepfakes impossible to regulate.

  • Notable Quotes:
    • “If you’re a female, there will be nudes of you floating around somewhere, guaranteed. It’s just a thing, I guess, in the modern world.” – Jack Armstrong (30:46)
    • “Look, this sort of thing is going to be omnipresent, has nothing to do with you. It’s jackasses doing what jackasses do. Move on with your life.” – Joe Getty (33:57)

• Musk is characterized as trolling international officials with deepfakes (“Elon Musk reposted AI generated images of [UK PM] Keir Starmer in a bikini.” (35:52))

• Hosts reiterate that technological arms race with AI image tools is ongoing and unsolvable via simple bans.

8. Legal Implications of Supreme Court’s Approach to Gender

(36:33–37:28)

• Clarification: the Supreme Court case at hand neither forces nor forbids states to create bans; it addresses constitutionality under equal protection, not explicit Title IX mandates.
• Likelihood that states’ policies will diverge until further resolved.
• Continued mockery of the surname “Hecox.”

Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• Protests in Iran: “When you attack a country like that, you’re going to war with it, aren’t you?” – Jack Armstrong (03:44)
• Negotiating with Iran: “It’s like going back to Bernie Madoff and saying, all right, you got one more chance. I’ll invest with you again.” – Joe Getty (06:15)
• Failings of protest culture: “Why don’t we have Queers for Iran, a country whose official attitude towards homosexuality is similar to Hamas’s?” – Jack Armstrong/quoting Gerard Baker (15:00)
• On gender in sports: “The idea that because one male might be able to, well, lose to women negates the idea that we should have men's and women's sports. Are you insane?” – Joe Getty (23:18)
• Name mockery in Supreme Court case: “You can’t be named Hecox as a woman with a penis and argue in the Supreme Court.” – Jack Armstrong (22:04)
• Biological sex definitions: “Do you produce sperm? You’re a male. Do you produce an egg? You are a female. Nothing else is significant, biologically speaking.” – Joe Getty (28:24)
• AI deepfakes realism: “If you’re a female, there will be nudes of you floating around somewhere, guaranteed.” – Jack Armstrong (30:46)
• Deepfakes and social adaptation: “Look, this sort of thing is going to be omnipresent, has nothing to do with you. It’s jackasses doing what jackasses do. Move on with your life.” – Joe Getty (33:57)

Important Segment Timestamps

• US-Iran Coverage & Military Options: 00:27–11:04
• China’s Fickle Alliances: 08:21–09:46
• Iranian Regime Dynamics: 10:15–11:02
• Gerard Baker/Western Protest Critique: 13:08–17:27
• Supreme Court Trans Athlete Cases: 19:17–29:39
• Scott Adams Tribute: 12:40–18:51
• AI Deepfakes & Privacy Segment: 31:02–36:33

Tone and Style

The conversation is irreverent and sharply satirical, leaning on sarcasm and blunt assessment of contemporary politics and culture. Hosts frequently pivot between deep dives on policy/legal issues and pop-culture mockery, preserving a fast pace and accessible commentary for their audience.

Conclusion

This episode captures Armstrong & Getty’s signature skepticism toward prevailing media narratives and activist trends, weaving through national security crises, the complexities of gender politics in law, and the new tech reality of AI-generated images. The hosts emphasize the lack of logical consistency in protest movements, the likely futility of attempts to stop deepfakes, and the socially disruptive confusion sown by radical gender theory, while also providing occasional pauses for homage (Scott Adams) and comic relief (name puns in the Supreme Court).