I Believe That This...is Their King

The hosts of Armstrong & Getty On Demand deliver a scathing critique of Gabriel Derone, a man who spent nine months simulating pregnancy and a 'stillbirth' using a fake belly, a plastic baby inserted into his rectum, and a machine that induces pelvic contractions. The episode centers on the ethical and psychological horror of Derone's actions, particularly his participation in a grief support group for mothers who lost children—where he allegedly caused real grieving women to be ejected so he could receive validation for his fabricated loss. The hosts condemn the prioritization of his performative suffering over genuine maternal grief, calling it a perversion of women's pain. They also highlight his attempt to induce lactation, his efforts to involve his young son in gender-transitioned photos, and the alleged complicity of his ex-wife. The discussion escalates into broader cultural criticism, accusing certain institutions and online communities of silencing dissent under the guise of 'trans inclusivity,' while portraying many women as complicit in enabling such behavior out of fear of being labeled 'transphobic.' The episode ends with a satirical cartoon that equates political disagreement with extremism, underscoring the hosts' view that the current discourse has become dangerously polarized. The episode is a visceral condemnation of what the hosts frame as the exploitation of women's trauma for male-driven identity performance.