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.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 53min
Evil Will Come with Vocal Fry
Watch this episode on YouTube!Today, we’re covering the latest on tariffs, El Salvador’s President visits the White House, the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor, and Taylor Lorenz. All this and more!Time stamps:11:53 - Tariffs17:28 - Immigration37:18 - Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro40:55 - Taylor Lorenz46:03 - Bill Maher Goes to The White House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2025 • 46min
Shower Heads of State
Watch this episode on Youtube!Today, the U.S. House passes a Trump-backed budget bill, Trump pauses (most of) the tariffs and signs an executive order on water pressure. All this and more!Time stamps:13:10 - Budget bill21:40 - Tariffs38:26 - Executive order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2025 • 59min
Don't Trust the Robots
Watch this episode on Youtube!On this episode, we cover the latest on tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision on deportations, and a new breed of dire wolf. Also, does anyone remember Signalgate? Tune in!Time stamps:10:01 - Tariffs and trade32:12 - SCOTUS44:01 - Signalgate47:46 - Dire wolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 4min
I'm Your Huckleberry
On this episode, we pay tribute to Val Kilmer, brace for tariffs, review the special elections, and discuss the latest Biden books. All this and more!Time stamps:12:29 - Liberation Day35:39 - National Institutes of Health44:45 - Special Elections52:25 - Cory Booker56:01 - Biden Book Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2025 • 48min
Terms of Service
Watch this episode on Youtube!On this episode, Trump teases a third term, JD Vance shows up in Greenland, the latest on tariffs, and Trump is set to meet Bill Maher. All this and more!Time stamps:13:38 - A third Trump term17:32 - More on tariffs24:24 - Trump to meet with Bill Maher28:55 - JD Vance visits Greenland36:08 - Columbia University40:32 - Anything else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 5min
Boomer Stuff
Watch this episode on Youtube!On this episode, the Signal chat leak saga continues to unfold, the ongoing reckoning from the left on COVID, NPR hearings, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which we should all be watching. Tune in!Time stamps:10:30 - Signal chat leak cont'd29:21 - Covid reckoning41:34 - NPR =earings51:07 - Wisconsin Supreme Court election53:04 - SNAP benefits ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 7min
Who Brought the Journalist?
Watch this episode on Youtube!On this episode: the Signal chat leak, Bernie and AOC’s oligarchy-fighting tour, Trump’s uncanny portrait, and everything that's wrong with Snow White. All that and more! Time stamps:9:57 - Signal chat leaks31:48 - Bernie & AOC on tour50:32 - Trump portrait55:48 - Snow White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 9min
Splashdown
Watch this episode on Youtube!In this episode: NASA astronauts return home, Chuck Schumer stirs things up on *The View*, and and update on JFK. Plus, a look at Harry Sisson’s downfall—and a word of advice for the ladies before they hit send on that Snap. Time stamps:7:57 - Astronauts35:43 - Chuck Schumer on 'The View'52:28 - JFK Update58:39 - Harry Sisson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 6min
Now, It Can Be Told
Watch this episode on Youtube!Today, we’re breaking down the latest on Mahmoud Khalil, a Brown University professor’s visit to Lebanon, and the political dilemma facing Chuck Schumer. Plus, after years of debate, we can finally agree on where COVID really came from. Don’t miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
Happy Anniversary!
Watch this episode on Youtube!Today, we're discussing the cuts at the Department of Education, the Irish Prime Minister's visit to the White House, and, finally, some positive news about the economy. We also reflect on the five years since the beginning of the pandemic and remind ourselves just how crazy our world used to be. Join us!Time stamps:12:22 - The economy22:01 - The Irish Prime Minister visits the White House26:34 - The Department of Education33:17 - March 13, 202041:37 - A dark and stupid time50:22 - Weird stuff we forgot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
