Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: “You're Not Walking Around Dressed As A Penis”
Date: October 24, 2025

Overview

This episode of Armstrong & Getty On Demand dives into a blend of current political happenings, cultural phenomena, and sporting scandals. The hosts, Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty, bring their typical irreverent tone to discussions about U.S. military action, energy prices and green policy, viral Halloween costumes (including the eponymous penis suit), the evolution of American culture, a sprawling NBA gambling scandal, and political controversies—punctuated by a few celebrity impersonations and comedic tangents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Strikes Against Venezuela and the Question of War ([00:16]–[03:22])

• Ongoing U.S. military strikes against boats near Venezuela and speculation regarding escalation.
• Jack raises the Bay of Pigs as a cautionary tale in foreign interventions.
• Joe: “If you are declaring war against these cartels... why not just ask for a declaration of war?” ([01:26])
• Trump (impersonator or clip): “I think we’re just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. Okay. We’re going to kill them.” ([01:36])
• Jack and Joe riff on the potential for deeper U.S. involvement and compare it to historic fiascos.

2. Domestic Energy Policy & Soaring Utility Prices ([03:22]–[07:56])

• Announcement of Arctic oil and gas drilling in Alaska and sanctions against Russian oil.
• The hosts claim opening drilling could economically squeeze Russia further.
• Analysis of rising electricity rates, especially in “blue” states due to shutting down coal/nuclear plants for green energy policies.
  • Joe: “Prices in California... up 58% over the past five years. More than doubled since 2008.” ([05:29])
• Jack’s personal struggle with $1,000/month energy bills: “My bills this year are $1,000 a month... I don’t know how people afford to live.” ([06:11])
• Critique of Democrats’ policies and the loss of nuclear as an “energy scapegoat.”

3. Viral Halloween Costumes & Cultural Shifts ([07:56]–[12:19])

• The explosion in popularity of costumes from the Netflix show “K Pop Demon Hunters.”
  • Jack: “It’s as big as anything has ever been. K Pop Demon Hunters.” ([09:19])
  • Parents scramble and pay high prices for sold-out costumes.
• The prevalence of “adult” costumes like the penis suit, even on mainstream shelves.
  • Jack: “My high school son really wanted the penis costume and I said no.” ([10:00])
  • Joe: “You’re not going to be walking the streets of our town... dressed as a penis.” ([10:28])
• Hosts lament the fading of shared cultural norms and taboos.
  • Joe: “We no longer have what could be properly described as a common culture in the United States... If there is no commonality... there are no guidelines.” ([11:53])

4. NBA Gambling Scandal: Rigged Card Games & Point Shaving ([19:20]–[34:23])

• Deep-dive into the NBA gambling scandal involving players, the Mafia, and sophisticated cheating equipment.
  • News report: “Chauncey Billups is... involved in a very complicated scheme involving rigged poker games that did include members of the mafia.” ([20:00])
• Description of cheating technology:
  • Expert: “The X-ray table... has cameras built into it... that can actually see through the green felt...” ([22:09])
• Levels of NBA player involvement, from tipping friends to alleged point shaving.
• Discussion of a story involving LeBron James and Damon Jones—questions about implications but skepticism about direct involvement.
  • Jack: “If the suggestion there is that... LeBron, one of the biggest sports stars... is involved, the coach would have to be involved for putting the guy in.” ([28:29])
• Commentary on gambling culture in the NBA and rampant high-stakes poker games.
• Parallels between sports, gambling, and mainstream lingo.

5. Political Satire, Trump, and Tariffs ([14:06]–[18:16])

• General Motors’ new “eyes off” driving tech; hosts are skeptical of its readiness.
• Canadian ad uses a Reagan speech to criticize Trump’s tariffs; debate ensues over selective quoting.
  • Jack: “The Canadian version leaves out the stuff where Reagan says... we believe in fair trade, free trade, but also fair trade.” ([15:13])
• Tension surrounding the World Series and rising U.S.-Canada trade hostilities—speculation whether crowds will boo anthems.

6. Political Scandals: Nazi Tattoos & Election Implications ([34:02]–[39:17])

• Reported that a Democratic Senate candidate has a history of a Nazi tattoo, driving debate about media coverage and political hypocrisy.
  • Jack: “You probably shouldn’t have Nazi tattoos if you’re running for the Senate. Maybe get that covered up.” ([34:16])
  • Joe: “If a Republican had a Nazi tattoo, that would be the lead story of every news organization in America.” ([39:09])
• Light banter about candidates, rubber-stamping, and public image.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On U.S. foreign action
  “I think we're just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. Okay. We're going to kill them.” — Donald Trump (impersonator/clip) [01:36]
• On energy bills
  “My bills this year are $1,000 a month. I don’t know how people afford to live.” — Jack Armstrong [06:11]
• On cultural mores
  “We no longer have what could be properly described as a common culture in the United States... If there is no commonality in those... There are no guidelines.” — Joe Getty [11:53]
• On wild Halloween costumes
  “You’re not going to be walking the streets of our town... dressed as a penis.” — Joe Getty [10:28]
• On NBA gambling schemes
  “The X-ray table... has cameras built into it... cameras could see what that card is and then transmit it.” — Cheating Expert (clip) [22:09]
• On LeBron rumors
  “If the suggestion there is that... LeBron... is involved... the coach would have to be involved for putting the guy in.” — Jack Armstrong [28:29]
• On hypocrisy in political scandal coverage
  “If a Republican had a Nazi tattoo, that would be the lead story of every news organization in America.” — Jack Armstrong [39:09]

Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Topic | |------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:16 | Venezuela strikes & Trump’s approach | | 03:22 | Opening Arctic drilling, Russian oil sanctions | | 05:28 | America’s climbing electricity prices | | 07:56 | K Pop Demon Hunters & Halloween craze | | 10:00 | The penis costume debacle | | 11:53 | Commentary on the loss of common culture | | 19:20 | NBA gambling & cheating tech | | 22:09 | Expert details on cheating equipment | | 28:29 | LeBron, Damon Jones, & game-fixing speculation | | 34:02 | Political scandal: Nazi tattoo | | 39:09 | Double standards in media coverage |

Tone & Language

The episode maintains Armstrong & Getty’s signature blend of comic exasperation, pop culture quips, and pointed cynicism. Their rapport is light and conversational, unafraid to mix caustic commentary with self-deprecating wit. They reference news, politics, and subcultures with both amusement and concern, punctuated by impersonations and quick tangents.

For listeners new to the show, this episode provides a lively cross-section of news, culture, scandal, and satire—delivered in Armstrong & Getty’s distinctly sardonic style.