Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (01-08-26)

Episode Theme:
The crew dives into their daily Entertainment Drill, blending wild hypotheticals, celebrity news, and a nostalgic tangent about '90s teen soaps. Special guest Dale Hellestrae joins the banter and the gang pokes fun at each other's pop culture blind spots.

Main Discussion Points

1. Pushing Boundaries with Hypotheticals

• Topic: Taboo "what if" scenarios, led by listener questions.

• The discussion kicks off with Dale responding to a bizarre scenario involving his sister and pop star Dua Lipa.

  • Dale, referencing the escalating absurdity, jokes:

    "If your sister was lessen up with Dua Lipa, would you join in if asked? … I think they may have found the line." (01:04, Dale)

  • A lively back-and-forth ensues, with the group riffing on where everyone draws the line in hypothetical situations.
  • Memorable Quote:

    "Everybody has a line." (00:56, John)
    "Don't ask the question if you don't want me to answer it." (01:35, Dale)

• The humor continues with ribald jokes about glory holes and family, all delivered in the classic, irreverent HMS style.

  • Dale:

    "If Dua's on the other side, whatever comes through that hole, you have to manually stimulate..." (01:51, Dale)

2. Celebrity Gossip and Entertainment News

• Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson:
  • McConaughey says he can't keep up with Harrelson's weed anymore.
    • "It's just… not to the next level. Human. It's not a thing." (03:21, Dale quoting Adam Ray)
• Matt Damon's Weight Loss for a Role:
  • Damon dropped to his high school wrestling weight by giving up gluten.
    • "I found gluten beer. It’s been so long since I had gluten, I can’t tell you if it’s good or not." (03:51, Brady)
  • The team shares high school weight stories and pokes fun at gluten-free diet trends:
    • "In underdeveloped countries, there's no gluten allergies… they're just hungry." (04:11, John)

3. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Nostalgia & Teen Soap Opera Trivia

• Buffy News:
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar’s new Buffy project is not a reboot, but a "continuation." Cue confusion.
    • "I have no idea what you’re talking [about]. I’ve never seen it." (05:43, John)
• Who’s Who?
  • John confesses zero knowledge of Sarah Michelle Gellar, while Dale reveals he first discovered her on the little-remembered teen soap Swan’s Crossing.
    • “She started her career in a children’s soap opera called Swan’s Crossing.” (06:02, Dale)
    • “Swans Crossing was where I first met Sarah Michelle Geller and said, ‘This little angel’s going places.’ Every day at 2:30 on channel 45.” (07:25, Dale)
• Generational Gaps:
  • Dale and Brady rattle off old teen shows and explain the Buffy lineage to a bemused John.
    • "Christy Swanson was the Buffy in the movie. Sarah Michelle Geller was Buffy in the show." (06:47, Dale)

Standout Moments & Quotes

• Dale on TMI Hypotheticals:

  “I told you the thing about the glory hole with my dad. If Dua’s on the other side, whatever comes through that hole, you have to manually stimulate…” (01:51, Dale)

• Entertainment Drill Derails:

  “It’s time for Brady to entertain us. We're very late. Brady, this is your fault. Entertain me.” (03:07, Dale)

• Nostalgic Soap Opera Confession:

  “Never enough Swan’s Crossing. Big fan… Swans Crossing was where I first met Sarah Michelle Geller and said, ‘this little angel's going places.’” (07:25, Dale)

• Brady on Old Wrestling Days:

  “I wrestled at 148… Basically from sophomore year to senior year (I’d lose) 30 to 35 pounds a year.” (04:27, Brady)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Pushing Boundaries: Hypotheticals & Listener Questions (00:41–03:07)
• Entertainment Drill: Celebrity Pot, Matt Damon's Gluten Diet (03:12–04:44)
• Buffy Talk & Swan’s Crossing Memories (05:17–07:37)

Atmosphere and Tone

The episode is characterized by its trademark blend of playful insults, offbeat hypotheticals, and pop culture confusion. Dale Hellestrae brings old-school TV knowledge and an unfiltered approach, making for a loose, laugh-heavy segment.

For the Uninitiated

Expect outrageous “what ifs,” plenty of jokes at each others’ expense, unexpectedly deep cuts into ’90s soap operas, and a good-hearted roast of anyone who doesn’t know their Buffys from their Swansons.

Skip this one if you’re not ready for some rowdy, adult banter—but for fans of uncensored, pop culture-fueled morning radio, this is classic HMS.