Getting Hammered®
Laissez-Faire Media
Overcaffeinated and underprepared™
A sharp, funny politics podcast for people who want the news without the freakout.
Each week, Getting Hammered® takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared™, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
A sharp, funny politics podcast for people who want the news without the freakout.
Each week, Getting Hammered® takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared™, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
Episodes
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Sep 28, 2022 • 48min
We Get Things Done
On today’s episode we are discussing Italy’s new Prime Minister, Politifact, a NYT article on transgender surgeries, and the student loan bailout.Time Stamps:15:15 Italy’s New PM25:15 Politifact27:42 NYT Surgery Study38:49 Student loan bailout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022 • 50min
Audible Saliva
Happy Friday! Today we are discussing the electoral bill that passed the house, the recent unrest in Iran, a murder in North Dakota, a Wisconsin house for sale, and a gourmet chicken meal. Time Stamps: 10:40 Electoral Bill15:23 Unrest in Iran23:12 Political Argument leads to Killing33:46 Hot Real Estate41:40 NyQuil ChickenComments? Questions? Ideas? Send us an email at Hammered@NebulousPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022 • 48min
Monkee Business
On Today’s episode, we are discussing President Biden’s recent 60-minutes interview, the latest from the migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard, a FBI whistleblower case, and Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral. Time Stamps:9:05 Biden’s interview blunders25:27 Marthas vineyard Migrants32:17 FBI Whistle Blower39:45 The Queen is laid to rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2022 • 52min
It's a No From Us
On Today’s episode, we are chatting about the latest covid booster recommendations, President Biden’s inflation celebration, Vice President Kamala Harris’s ability to prioritize, and a unique nautical networking event. Time Stamps:16:36 Covid Juice28:15 Party in the USA38:02 KAMALA HARRIS Appreciation43:04 Yachts for Kids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022 • 48min
And Another Thing
On today’s show, we discuss the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukraine’s advancement in the war, and a college volleyball controversy.Time Stamps:00:11 Introduction16:03 The Queen has passed29:44 Ukraine Update34:30 Volleyball Heckling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 9, 2022 • 49min
Give Me My Petrol
On today’s show we discuss Britain’s new Prime Minister, Karine Jean-Pierre’s recent hypocrisy, the California energy crisis, Ron DeSantis’s new ad, and a book review.Time Stamps:00:11 Introduction10:53 A New PM in town22:10 Election Deniers27:17 DeSantis Vs. Newsom41:12 Bull Durham Book is a Home Run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2022 • 54min
The Season of Mary Katharine
Today we are discussing Biden’s recent ominous speech in Philadelphia, learning loss as a result of pandemic school closures, Sylvester Stallone’s doghouse divorce, and the return of college football.Time Stamps: 0:11 Introduction11:07 Biden’s Dark Speech20:18 Learning Loss41:55 Dog Divorce48:09 College Football is Back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 2, 2022 • 53min
Mar-a-lago Souvenirs
Happy Friday! Today we have a full agenda with updates from Alaska to Mar-a-Lago, Joe Biden talks fighter jets, John Fetterman rejects his first debate, and we discuss the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev.Time Stamps:00:12 Introduction13:23 Sarah Palin?19:00 Civil War Check-List28:46 Mar-a-Lago update40:40 John Fetterman debate controversy46:43 Mikhail Gorbachev update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2022 • 49min
Inflation Spice Latte
Today we are chatting about all things vaccination, from back-to-school mandates to Joe Rogan. Inflation hits the coffee shop with the price increase of the PSL, and one lucky man sells his baseball card for a record amount. Time Stamps: 00:15 Introduction16:54 Vax Crazy39:09 Inflation hits the basic girls44:05 Honus Wagner card breaks record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 26, 2022 • 54min
Elf Tossing
On Today’s episode, we are discussing the Biden administration's student debt cancellation announcement, the latest update from Ukraine six months after the Russia invasion, the tossing of a particular elf, and McDonald’s new British menu item.Time Stamps:00:12 Introduction12:47 Student Loan Forgiveness30:51 Ukraine Update37:43 Mythical Creature of the NIAID45:51 Chicken Big Mac Remix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
