Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Episode: "You've Disappointed The Nation"

Date: October 28, 2025
Podcast: Armstrong & Getty On Demand
Host: iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This lively episode opens with Jack Armstrong and Joe Getty recapping the record-breaking World Series game that stretched late into the night, reflecting on the exhaustion and exhilaration it brought baseball fans—especially those, like Jack, who watched every pitch. The conversation quickly broadens, weaving from sports heroics and cultural moments to sharp critiques of contemporary politics, media coverage, and American society. Notably, Armstrong & Getty explore the US-Japan relationship following President Trump's high-profile Asia visit, the shifting Democratic field for 2028, bizarre news items, and the dangers of political violence and extremism.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. World Series Epic: "Baseball at its Best…and Longest"

(00:40–09:22)

• The 18-Inning Marathon:
  Jack relives the dramatic, marathon World Series game, incredulous at its 609 pitches and unique moments:

  "They played two games. You realize 18 innings means you played a whole nine-inning game...Everything that can happen in a baseball game happened in that game." — Jack (01:45)

• Showstopper Shohei Ohtani & Yamamoto's Heroics:
  Ohtani's 9 times on base, and Yamamoto offering to pitch again after a recent complete game, highlight the surreal stamina and skill:

  "Told the interpreter, go tell the manager I'm pitching next. He went and warmed up. He was going to come in...What a stud." — Jack (04:00)

• Cultural Comparing & Tiredness:
  Joe jests at Japan's "Mothra-like" athletes, while Jack muses on the game's physical-toll and how rare such endurance is in sports.
• Umpire Fatigue & Injuries:
  Lighthearted banter about umpires "weeping" between innings and athletes’ remarkable body awareness underscores the spectacle.

2. Sports Meet Diplomacy: US-Japan Relations & Trump in Asia

(09:22–12:01, 22:22–23:44)

• Presidential Visits & Geopolitical Gamesmanship:
  The discussion shifts to President Trump's Asia trip and Japan's efforts to curry favor by showcasing an F150 truck:

  "World leaders are really catching on how to trip his trigger." — Jack (10:42) Joe notes:
  "A global contest for who can flatter Trump the most effectively…The most elaborate greeting they can dream up." (10:57)

• China, Taiwan, & Bargains:
  Jack analyzes how China will test Trump’s resolve on Taiwan, referencing potential Ukraine-for-Taiwan deals:

  “Stop helping out there and we won't worry about Taiwan so much.” — Jack (11:02) Joe stresses the importance of Taiwan for the US economy, especially for semiconductors:
  "Delaying it as long as you humanly can because of our reliance on Taiwanese chip makers..." (15:16)

3. News Roundup & Absurd Headlines

(13:17–18:25)

• Halloween on a Friday:
  The hosts note law enforcement's dread over the party-fueled night.
• Katie Green’s News Blitz:
  • World Series aftershocks: Both the exhaustion of fans and the toll on hands from “clapping.”
  • Trump on “boat strikes” and military deployments
  • Amazon layoffs, political violence, AI chatbots with Epstein persona, and tech oddities:

    "Bestie Epstein does sound like an 80s punk band..." — Joe (16:41)

  • Bizarre self-help trends (The Feels) and “Quadbotics” primal fitness:

    "Some crimes include their own punishment." — Joe (18:01)

  • Animatronic ICE agents at Disneyland, as headlined by Babylon Bee:
    The hosts relish the satirical absurdity.

4. Motorcycle Chase & Law Enforcement

(19:32–21:54)

• High-Speed Motorcycle Pursuit:
  Jack and Joe dissect a viral news clip of a motorcyclist fleeing police, drawing attention to his skill and reckless abandon, the officer's legal intervention, and the tragic outcome for a shot deputy.
• Motorcycle specs and speculation:
  Discussion about the mechanics and possible modifications for such speed (Husqvarna Norden 901).

5. Zoran Mandani, Democrats, and the Future of the Party

(22:08–27:05)

• Jon Stewart’s Interview with Zoran Mandani:
  Armstrong & Getty play a highlight from a Daily Show segment, admiring Mandani’s rhetorical skills but warning not to underestimate him.

  "He's got the Obama thing, he's got the Trump thing. Comfortable in his own skin." — Jack (23:09)

• Democratic Party’s Fragmented Identity:
  Bill Maher's warning that candidates like Zoran will become the face of the party if he wins:

  "Bill Maher...thinks that's a bad idea." — Jack (24:52)

• Early 2028 Polls:
  Jack reads results showing Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, AOC, and Kamala Harris leading, then both hosts deride the list:

  "I draw up that slate of candidates as a joke, as a prank on Democrats." — Joe (26:13)

• Skepticism About Potentials:
  Jack predicts Newsom as the only plausible candidate from that list.

6. Biden Succession Drama & Party Leadership Struggles

(27:05–30:13)

• Insider Turmoil:
  John Carl's new book, revealing Obama’s reported expletive reaction to Pelosi endorsing Kamala:

  "'What the f are you doing?' and her saying, 'The train has left the station.'" — Jack (28:31)

• Debate Over “Strategy”
  Joe:

  "Any process that ends with you running an unelectable is by definition a bad process." (29:05)

• The Kamala Conundrum:
  Jokes about her being an “ultimate DEI hire” and how an open primary might have helped or hurt.

7. Political Scandals, DEI Critiques, and Security Concerns

(30:24–32:10)

• Blasting Drug Smugglers:
  Jack breaks “news” of four more boats destroyed, hinting at increasing militarization of anti-drug efforts.
• DEI Gone Awry:
  Joe teases examples of “absurd” DEI policy, including a Secret Service agent who never passed the physical but was pushed through for diversity:

  "A Secret Service agent too fat to ever pass the physical standards...Never passed it. And the Secret Service head lady said 'Yeah, don't worry about it.'" — Joe (31:21)

  • Jokes about such an agent “blocking more area” for the president.

8. Mailbag and Closing Thoughts

(33:15–38:36)

• Tolerance and Conviction:
  The hosts read a “freedom loving quote of the day” and use it as a springboard into a discourse on the limits of tolerance in society.
• Listener Feedback:
  Messages on everything from sports gambling, Islamist history, media hypocrisy, and unearthed claims regarding family members of political candidates.
• Media Double Standards:
  Jack laments how some candidate controversies are ignored in mainstream press compared to Republican counterparts, especially outlandish statements by Zoran Mandani’s father.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the World Series:

  “I watched every single six of the 609, all 609 pitches.” — Jack (01:38)
  “They ran out of baseballs...You get like 300 baseballs ready for every game and they...ran through them all.” — Jack (06:57)

• On marathon suffering as wisdom:

  “What do you think of the phrase, ‘If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger’? I quibble with that. I think idiotic. I think some things weaken you and are bad.” — Jack (09:38)

• On US-Japan and Trump's trip:

  “A global contest for who can flatter Trump the most effectively.” — Joe (10:57)

• AI-gone-bad headline:

  “Bestie Epstein does sound like an 80s punk band...” — Joe (16:41)

• On fitness fads:

  “Some crimes include their own punishment.” — Joe (18:01)

• On political violence:

  “Political violence is everywhere, especially on the left. It is being openly encouraged and cheered all over the place. This is sick.” — Joe (15:57)

• On Democratic Party’s prospects:

  “I draw up that slate of candidates as a joke, as a prank on Democrats.” — Joe (26:13)

• On DEI and Secret Service:

  “A Secret Service agent too fat to ever pass the physical standards…Never passed it. And the Secret Service head lady said ‘Yeah, don’t worry about it.’” — Joe (31:21)

• On mainstream media double standards:

  “Can you imagine if there were a Republican candidate for a major office whose father had said something as crazy as Abraham Lincoln was the inspiration for Hitler?” — Jack (38:08)

Timestamps for Significant Segments

• [00:40–09:22] – Epic World Series game detailed breakdown
• [10:42–11:40] – Trump’s Asia visit & US-Japan relations
• [13:17–18:25] – Katie’s headline news blitz & reaction
• [19:32–21:54] – Motorcycle chase analysis
• [22:08–23:44] – Jon Stewart's Mandani interview clip
• [24:52–27:05] – 2028 Presidential Polls and party direction
• [27:05–30:13] – Biden succession drama & Kamala Harris candidacy
• [30:24–32:10] – Anti-smuggling military news & DEI critique
• [33:15–38:36] – Mailbag, historical hot takes, & media criticism

Episode Tone

Fast-moving, irreverent, skeptical, equal parts satirical and serious. The hosts move fluidly between banter and biting commentary, peppered with cultural references, pop-culture analogies, sarcastic asides, and a persistent sense of frustration with both the news cycle and institutional absurdities.

Summary for Newcomers

For listeners who missed the episode, “You’ve Disappointed The Nation” features Armstrong & Getty in full form—riffing on one of the wildest baseball games ever, lampooning modern political trends and media nonsense, diagnosing the woes of both sports and politics, and sounding off on everything from AI gone awry to the comical perils of DEI overreach. If you want a wry, wide-ranging look at America’s news and culture, this episode hits all the bases.