I Do Not Blame Neil Diamond, but....
Oct 6, 2026 · 11m
Summary
Armstrong and Getty open with satirical news segments mocking a Michigan Senate candidate, a wrong-leg amputation, and Sean Combs’ prison habits. The conversation shifts to Armstrong’s disdain for the modern bourbon hype and his exhaustion from attending a loud dinner cruise. He recounts the misery of shouting over music and the crowd’s chanting of "Sweet Caroline," a moment that triggered his introvert’s panic. The hosts bond over their shared inability to join in on communal sing-alongs, with Armstrong joking that he would rather take a physical beating than participate in the noise.
Topics discussed
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Show intro and host introductions
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Joke segment: Neil Diamond and Armstrong
Joke: Michigan Senate candidate Abdul Saeed
Joke: Ohio cancer patient and Sean Combs
Joke: Toddler with handgun at daycare
Babylon Bee headlines and 'Okay' text meanings
Matt's take on the bourbon craze
Matt's story: Loud dinner cruise experience
Discussion: Sweet Caroline and introvert struggles
Escape to the bow and Neil Diamond songs
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Sponsor: Michael J. Fox Foundation
Sponsor: Gymshark
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