Holmberg's Morning Sickness (98KUPD) — "Guess the Lyric w/Lemmy & Hugh Jackman’s Villain Trivia"

Air Date: January 2, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Holmberg's Morning Sickness" features a comedic, high-energy best-of format, taking listeners through two of their signature game segments: a rock lyric challenge with an in-studio Lemmy Kilmister impression and a superhero/villain trivia contest led by a Hugh Jackman impression in full Wolverine/X-Men mode. The banter is wild, irreverent, and self-aware—packed with zingers, raunch, and musical nostalgia. Fans of classic rock, Motorhead, and superhero movies will find pure radio chaos.

Segment 1: Guess the Lyric w/Lemmy (01:12–16:43)

Segment Highlights

• Host Channels Lemmy (Motorhead): The hosts and their Lemmy (C) impression riff on Arizona’s heat, Lemmy’s notorious health, wild tales of blood moons, and the singer’s iconic mole.

  • “Why are you wearing short shorts and cowboy boots?” — “Because it’s Arizona. It’s very hot. It’s over a billion degrees here on the sun.” (02:10–02:17, C)

• Lemmy’s Health Humor: Classic Lemmy-styled banter—“I’ve got a baboon Tart. My dad was a great explorer and he put in a baboon’s heart.” (02:38–02:46, C)

• Game Play: Finish the Lyric

  • Fans call in to complete lyrics to classic rock hits, starting with Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades.”
  • Lemmy hosts with caustic wit, mixing good-natured insults with encouragement.

• Notable Exchange: Lemmy Asks a Caller About Sexuality

  • “Are you gay?” — “I am not.” — “If you were gay, would you consider sleeping with me, Lemmy?” (05:19–05:28, C & E)
  • “If you push back, you’re gay.” (05:33, C)

• Lyric Attempts & Blunders:

  • “Her mind is Tiffany twisted, she’s got the Mercedes Benz, she’s got a lot of pretty, pretty boys…” Challengers fumble Eagles and Queen lyrics, prompting Lemmy’s trademark impatience.
  • “Why did you turn into a woman there?” (09:13, C to E, after a Queen lyric attempt)
  • “You’re just making noises—you’re not saying words.” (09:30, C)

• Lemmy on Selling Out:

  • Satirizes commercial tie-ins: “What’s in your wallet?” “I’m sponsored by Capital Wealth...Me and Alec [Baldwin] are very close.” (10:38–10:49, C)
  • “I sponsor air, ‘cause it’s in your wallet.” (12:13, C)

• Final Rounds:

  • Listeners win Motorhead tickets for correct answers, often after some roast-worthy failed attempts.
  • Wrap-up with the classic Don McLean lyric: “And the three men I admire most, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, they caught the last train for the coast...” (14:46–15:00)

Notable Moments & Quotes

• “Jesus is a baby. I’ve died a hundred times and come back. He did it once and gets all the credit.” (04:46, C)
• On lyric blunders: “They try and they fail, don’t they?” (10:11, C)
• On a fan’s attempts: “That one was easy. It’s like, the easiest song ever.” (06:44, C)

Key Timestamps

• 02:10 – Lemmy on Arizona attire and sun jokes
• 04:33 – Lemmy’s irreverent Easter plans
• 05:19–05:28 – Lemmy’s famously inappropriate questioning
• 10:38 – “What’s in your wallet?” Capital One parody
• 14:46 – "The day the music dies" answered

Segment 2: Hugh Jackman’s Villain Trivia (16:43–27:06)

Segment Highlights

• Hugh Jackman In Studio (Impression): The host launches into an exuberant Australian accent, riffing on Jackman’s diverse roles from Peter Allen to Wolverine and poking fun at the X-Men franchise.

  • “I have maracas on. I brought me maracas. It’s great to be here, everyone.” (17:21–17:34, A)
  • “Wolverine’s got a vagina. It’s a marvelous day.” (18:09–18:13, A)

• Meta Commentary on Costumes, Movie Scenes, and Masculinity: Jackman describes taping and tucking for nude scenes, having a “lotion boy” on set, and trading zingers about his body and Hollywood.

  • “My ass is in it. My backside, my back door, my ample bottom, it’s like a little apple.” (17:59–18:07, A)

• Superhero/Villain Trivia Game: Callers answer riddles and cheeky descriptions of comic book villains and characters:

  • Example: “Two words. Big head. This guy rams his head into everything…” “Juggernaut.” (21:30, E)
  • “This villain absolutely hates gays...one of his powers is to blow really, really hard, like a hurricane...” “Lex Luthor.” (23:40–24:11, A, C, E)

• Multiple Attempts and Roasts: Jackman’s Hugh gives multiple choice, taunts fans, references Australian slang, trades campy flirtation, and drops pop references.

  • “Do you know what we call hurricanes in Australia? We call them cockeyed bobs. We just like saying ‘cockeyed’ a lot.” (23:47–23:53, A)

• Final Questions:

  • Poison Ivy is correctly identified after pointed clues: “Chunks of greenery grow on this girl, like mold...If you touch her, you’ll get all itchy. Batman fights her a lot.” (25:17–25:59)

Notable Quotes

• “You blokes are amazing...My ass is in it. My backside, my back door, my ample bottom, it’s like a little apple.” (17:53–18:07, A)
• “Bring a napkin; it’s a real jerker.” (On going to see X-Men) (19:05, A)
• “This villain absolutely hates gays...one of his superpowers is to blow really, really hard, like a hurricane.” (22:16, A)
• “Is there a superhero called The Gobbler?...I'd love to be part of the Goblin features.” (22:44–23:05, A)

Key Timestamps

• 17:21–18:13 – Jackman impressions, wild costume details
• 21:30 – "Juggernaut" villain trivia
• 23:40 – Lex Luthor trivia/riddle
• 25:17–25:59 – Poison Ivy clue and answer

Memorable Moments

• The Lemmy roast: In-character over-the-top rockstar satire, pranking fans with tough lyric questions.
• Hugh Jackman’s cheeky Wolverine: A self-parodying, flamboyant version of Hugh Jackman, complete with musical numbers, “miracle” maracas, and wild X-Men behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
• Fans winning (and losing) tickets: The tension and hilarity as would-be winners stumble or succeed through musical and comic book trivia.
• Non-stop, irreverent humor: Banter loaded with innuendo, meta-references, and crowd work that pokes fun at listeners and characters alike.

Final Notes

This "best of" episode showcases Holmberg's Morning Sickness at its most unfiltered, playing gleefully with parody impressions, classic rock, and comic book icons. Both featured segments—lyric guessing with Lemmy and superhero villain trivia with Hugh Jackman—display the hosts' quick wit, love of music and pop culture, and their willingness to take every joke as far as it can be pushed.

For Listeners Who Missed It:
If you love Motorhead, classic rock trivia, comedic impressions, or the camp of superhero movies, this episode is a fast-paced, raucous ride—and a perfect sampler of Holmberg’s over-the-top radio style.