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Getting Hammered®

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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.

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Second Annual Birth Story 18.01.2023 47:31

Hi Hammerheads! We are back and welcoming our youngest podcast guest on this special episode featuring Mary Katharine’s birth story. Questions? Comments? Email us at hammered@nebuouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drunk on Memories 11.01.2023 31:20

On this episode, we're reminiscing by revisiting some of our favorite segments from 2022 and Mary Katharine has an exciting announcement to share with you. Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaker or Baby 06.01.2023 52:25

Today we are discussing the latest out of Congress with the Speaker of the House chaos. We’re also chatting about Ron DeSantis’s inspiring speech, and Harry & Meghan’s latest fumble. Time Stamps: 07:02 Speaker Chaos 30:37 Ron Desantis 39:43 Harry and Meghan 47:37 Damar Hamlin Update Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Late in the Game 04.01.2023 54:29

On this episode we discussing Paul Ehrlich’s recent 60 minutes castastophy, the house’s leadership race, and Don Lemmon misses the NYE countdown. Time Stamps: 12:29 Paul Ehrlich 25:54 In Memorium 37:00 Leadership Race 43:45 Balls will drop Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just Goofin' 23.12.2022 56:08

If you need suggestions on how to fill time this holiday season, look no further! We have all the recommendations, a holiday quiz and another AITA. Time Stamps: 03:06 - Christmas Movies 27:24 - TV to binge 33:25 - AITA? 42:51 - Food and Drink Quiz Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comorbid Cohosts 21.12.2022 59:58

On today's episode we are talking about the latest on Elon Musk, the tridemic, a new IRS rule, and January 6th. Time Stamps: 12:13 Elon Musk 28:50 Tridemic 41:58 IRS gone wild 48:59 J6 Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grandma Killers 16.12.2022 53:09

On today's episode we are discussing Biden's plan for a second term, SBF's vegan jail diet, Justice Kavanaugh's lack of holiday party invites and Grandma Killers. Time Stamps: 11:20 Biden pt. 2 13:22 SBF’s Diet 31:30 Lockdown? 36:28 Virginia Tech Soccer 40:53 DC Restaurants decline Send us your favorite moments from 2022! Email Hammered@NebulousPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

SBF’d Up 14.12.2022 53:12

We have lots to chat about this episode from Krysten Sinema’s party switch, states banning Tok Tok, and Cocaine Bear. Time Stamps: 11:32 SBF Effed Up 17:40 Kyrsten Sinema 25:37 Tik Tok 38:04 Fusion 42:00 Cocaine Bear Send us your favorite moments from 2022! Email Hammered@NebulousPodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trust No One But Us 09.12.2022 56:24

On today’s episode we’re talking about Georgia’s election results, the Twitter Files, and an update on a story out of Loudoun County. Time Stamps: 09:56 Georgia Election 26:35 Twitter Files 35:04 Loudoun County Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of Dollars and Thousands of Shrimp 07.12.2022 54:39

On this episode we are chatting about Michael Avenatti, the Twitter files, Donald Trump and an explosive Oregon Gun measure. Time Stamps: 9:37 Michael Ave-Naughty 18:51 Elon Musk and SBF 26:28 Twitter Files 40:54 Donald Trump 48:07 Oregon Gun Law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Tale of Two Billionaires 02.12.2022 49:28

We have lots to talk about this week from the media’s vastly different treatment of two billionaires to Balenciaga’s botched holiday campaign. Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Time Stamps: 08:12 SBF & Elon 26:14 Bad Balenciaga 36:00 America at the World Cup 42:35 Canada Covid Crackdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner 30.11.2022 51:51

On this episode we are chatting about Black Friday, shopping malls, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Donald Trump’s recent (disgusting) dinner guests. Time Stamps: 04:11 Malls! 13:30 Fauci Farewell Tour 38:22 Trump’s Disgusting Dinner Party 43:15 Cell Data Controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Woke Mob 25.11.2022 1:03:07

On this special episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Jennifer Sey, to discuss her new book, Levi's Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice. Questions? Comments? Email us at hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Operation Thanksgiving 23.11.2022 53:16

On this episode, we discuss new FTX details, a recent polling of infectious disease experts, thanksgiving controversies and another am I the A-hole segment. Time Stamps: 6:47 More CF from FTX 17:11 Infectious Disease Experts 24:57 Thanksgiving Controversies 42:15 Am I The A-hole? Questions? Comments? Email us at hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

More Is Better 18.11.2022 49:07

On today’s episode we are discussing the Republican’s control of the house, Trump’s 2024 announcement, an update out of Ukraine, Covid, and an interesting Zip Recruiter story. Time Stamps: 5:02 House Party 12:00 2024 27:01 Ukraine Update 30:44 Covid Is Over? 38:19 Zip Recruiter Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Bahama Mamas 16.11.2022 56:53

On Today’s episode we’re talking about FTX, Elon Musk’s twitter trolls, a NY Times puberty blockers article and a very jolly “Am I The A-hole” segment. Time Stamps: 10:14 FTX 25:20 Elon Musk 37:22 Puberty Blockers 47:40 AITA Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Report Card Is In 11.11.2022 47:50

On today’s episode we are continuing to unpack the midterm election, the role of education freedom, and 2024. Time Stamps: 3:53 More Election News 19:30 Education Freedom 26:14 2024 Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midterm Election Update 09.11.2022 38:43

On this special episode, Mary Katharine and Vic recap some of the top stories from election night. Subscribe to Mary Katharine Ham on Substack Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Wave 04.11.2022 1:05:17

On this episode we are doing a deep dive into Biden’s Wednesday night speech and all things midterm elections. Time Stamps: 04:02 Biden’s Speech 26:15 Senate Races Questions? Comments? Email us at Hammered@Nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Expression News 02.11.2022 55:56

On today’s episode we are discussing Elon’s purchase of twitter, Paul Pelosi, Covid Amnesty and Police Disinformation Time Stamps: 9:28 Election News/Elon Buys Twitter 21:01 Paul Pelosi Update 35:15 Covid Amnesty 45:25 Police Disinformation Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midterm Elections with Josh Kraushaar 28.10.2022 46:59

On this special episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Josh Kraushaar to discuss the midterm elections. Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midterm Elections with Josh Holmes 26.10.2022 39:58

On this special episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Josh Holmes to discuss the midterm elections. You can listen to Josh’s podcast, Ruthless here. Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News For Your Health 21.10.2022 45:54

On today’s episode, we are diving deep into the upcoming elections with updates from Georgia, Arizona, and Virginia. We discuss if the coronavirus vaccine should be mandatory for kids, and Mary Katharine has her baby’s gender revealed. Time Stamps: 06:52 Democrats on a Platter 30:31 Immunizations 38:22 Gender Reveal Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about yo...

Let Them Eat Cones 19.10.2022 45:04

On today’s episode we discuss the latest from NYT/Siena Polls, the senate races in Pennsylvania and Georgia, a proposed bill in Virginia targeting parents, and the 50th anniversary of the ‘Alive’ plane crash. Time Stamps: 11:01 New Polls 17:20 Senate Races 31:25 Virginia Parent Politics 36:20 Alive? Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@nebulouspodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Democracy Dies In Dusk 14.10.2022 49:03

On today’s show, we discuss Senate candidate John Fetterman’s NBC interview, President Biden’s recent Iraq storytelling, Tulsi Gabbard’s departure from the Democratic Party, and a fat bear voting scandal. Time Stamps: 10:22 Fetterman Interview 24:47 Biden the Storyteller 35:32 Tulsi Gabbard Quits the Democratic Party 39:52 Voting Scandal Questions, Comments? Email us at Hammered@NebulousPodcasts.c...