Getting Hammered
Laissez-Faire Media
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.
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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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 8min
Unintended Consequences
Join us today for a dive into the Iowa Caucus and the 2024 election updates. We'll also touch on pro-Palestine protests and bid farewell to fruit stripe gum.Time Stamps:7:47 Iowa Caucus and 202446:50 Foreign Policy Update1:01:32 Fruit StripeWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 12, 2024 • 58min
Is That Wrong?
Happy Friday! Join us in this episode as we catch up with the latest from the candidates, including Chris Christie’s hot mic incident. We'll also delve into the details of a school shutdown in Brooklyn and an incident where a door plug fell off a Boeing plane. Tune in for these updates and much more!Time Stamps:8:30 Rundown 15:23 202433:37 Fauci 37:44 School Shutdown 43:00 Fani Willis45:50 Alaska Airlines 49:46 Jodie Foster54:10 Protests Watch this episode on YouTubeWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
How do magnets work?
Today, we are discussing the latest election news as we gear up for the Iowa caucuses. Claudine Gay is leaving Harvard, Fetterman breaks from the left, and one zoomer teaches us about economics.Time Stamps:14:45 Iowa22:03 Secretary of Defense31:48 Claudine Gay45:15 Senator Fetterman49:45 Golden Globes57:11 Zoomer EconomicsWatch this episode on YouTubeWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2024 • 43min
A New Year's Special Episode
Happy New Year Hammerheads! On this special episode we’re checking in and seeing how well we are sticking with our resolutions, and playing a little catch up with all of the latest Trump news. Tune in!Watch this episode on YouTubeTime Stamps:00:46 Trump Update7:07 New Year's Resolutions13:26 New Year, New UsWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2024 • 59min
Snack Food Sacrifice
In this episode, we delve into the latest comments from former NIH director Francis Collins, explore Nikki Haley's Civil War oopsie, discuss Pizza Hut facing layoffs, and take a closer look at Pop-Tarts' peculiar marketing strategy.Time Stamps:14:06 Now It Can Be Told32:07 Nikki Haley39:30 Israel Media Coverage45:02 Argentina50:11 Pizza Hut56:48 Pop TartWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 49min
The Canceling of the American Mind: Book Interview with Greg Lukianoff
On this special episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Greg Lukianoff to discuss his latest book, The Canceling of the American Mind. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 3min
Staffers Gone Wild
In today's episode, we discuss the latest scandal unfolding on the Senate hearing room floor. Alec Baldwin and Elisha Wiesel face confrontations with pro-Palestine protesters, while the Houthi continue to attack commercial ships.Time Stamps:7:26 Senate Love Story19:37 Anti-Semitism39:45 International News45:57 Pope Blessings52:32 SNLWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023 • 57min
Word Salad
Today, we are discussing Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's holiday party, Hunter Biden defying a subpoena, White House staffers demanding a ceasefire, and Northern Virginia gaining two sports teams.Watch this episode on YouTubeTime Stamps:10:16 Boston Christmas Party15:14 Hunter Biden29:39 White House Ceasefire37:02 Virginia Sports47:51 SNLWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com]It's not easy keeping up with the news—especially when you're a parent. Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus know that well. And while they can't get your kids to school on time (and without ketchup in their hair—ask Mary Katharine about that one), they can break down the news you need to know. Put the kids to bed, pour yourself a drink, and join us twice a week for Getting Hammered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023 • 57min
Phenomenally Stupid
Today we are discussing a new healthcare bill, the latest out of Israel, the ongoing situation with our Ivy League institutions, and the 2024 election.Want more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com]Time Stamps:14:13 New Bill17:44 Israel25:30 Poison Ivy Leagues41:15 202451:17 Susanna Gibson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 12min
Decoding the Debate
Today we're recapping the best of Wednesday's debate and diving deep into the recent rise in college campus antisemitism.Time Stamps:11:58 Debate41:03 Campus AntisemitismWant more Getting Hammered? Follow us on Instagram @gettinghammeredpodcast Questions? Comments? Email us at [Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
