Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness (01-13-26) features the crew's trademark mix of banter and pop culture nostalgia. The main themes include a fun dive into major pop culture moments turning 20 years old in 2026, a rundown of celebrities hitting the big 5-0, and playful speculation on celebrity news and dreams. As always, hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo blend irreverent humor with genuine curiosity and a touch of absurdity.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Brady’s Eye Surgery Experience (00:15 - 01:53)

• Brady enthusiastically recommends the Schwarz Laser Eye Center, recounting his personal cataract surgery.
• Jokes about not realizing how bad his vision had gotten — “I was faking my way through life thinking, ah, it's good... it's amazing how bad your vision can get before you actually do something.” (Brady, 01:15)
• Offers casual vision advice: “If you can't read [the license plate in the car in front of you], you need a doctor.” (Brady, 00:57)
• Promotes regular eye checks and shares how much the surgery improved his life.

Leo DiCaprio’s 1991 Teen Beat Interview (01:53 - 02:44)

• The team reviews old interview answers from Leonardo DiCaprio, 1991:
  • First ambition: Acting
  • First record bought: Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
  • Favorite book: "Lord of the Flies"
  • Favorite musician: Harry Connick Jr.
  • Favorite band: Pink Floyd
  • Favorite song: "U Can't Touch This" (MC Hammer)
  • Favorite actor: Jack Nicholson; actress: Meg Ryan
  • TV show: The original "Twilight Zone"
  • Worst subject: Math
  • Food: “Pasta, pasta and more pasta.”
• General consensus: Most answers still “hold up,” except maybe the favorite song.
• “I think I’m in love with him.” (Brady, 02:44)

Pop Culture Moments Turning 20 in 2026 (03:02 - 04:32)

Movies and Music:

• “Cars,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest,” and “High School Musical” all released in 2006.
• Hit songs: “SexyBack,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Crazy” (Gnarls Barkley).
• The hosts are stunned: “That’s 20 years old.” (Brady, 03:24)

TV and Events:

• 2006 TV debuts: “Dexter,” “Heroes,” “Psych.”
• Pluto lost its planet status.
• Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s death by stingray.
  • “That was 20 years ago. Shut up.” (Brady, 03:41)
  • “The amount of time since we lost a crocodile hunter is the same amount of time from 1986 to 2006.” (Brady's astonishment, 03:45)
• Twitter launched March 21, 2006.
  • “When would you have guessed Crocodile Hunter died? 10 years ago, max.” (Host, 04:01)

Generational Perspective:

• Reflection on how quickly time passes and the hosts' disbelief at the timeline.

Celebrities Turning 50 in 2026 (04:32 - 05:45)

• The team lists big names hitting 50:
  • Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Reynolds, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Peyton Manning, Seann William Scott, Zoe Saldana.
• Zoe Saldana is now the highest-grossing actor of all time, largely due to “Avatar” and Marvel roles.
  • “Fire & Ash just put her over the $16.6 billion at the box office.” (Co-host, 05:11)
  • “Number two is Scarlett Johansson. Same thing. Marvel.” (Co-host, 05:26)
  • Supporting members: Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson.

Celebrity Rumors and Recent News (05:50 - 08:09)

Alec Baldwin’s Beatles Theory (05:50 - 06:18):

• Baldwin speculates John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in love, and that’s why Yoko split them.
• “Oh, there’s a gay rumor now between the two?” (Brady, 05:58)
• They joke about old Beatles footage and Yoko’s expression in the background: “Looks like they’re having fun...and at one point, the camera cuts...To Yoko and she's not happy. No, not amused whatsoever.” (Co-host, 06:02)

Jack Osbourne Dreaming of Ozzy (06:25 - 07:42):

• Jack Osbourne claims his family keeps dreaming about Ozzy, who laughs and says, “Stop crying and eat something.”
  • “She’s wasting away. She looks like Ariana Grande’s ribs.” (Guest riffing as Ozzy, 06:42)
  • Hosts riff with impressions of Ozzy visiting in dreams, asking about their well-being in the afterlife.
  • “It's Inception with Ozzy Osbourne.” (Brady, 07:37)

The Power of Talking About Dreams:

• Hosts joke that talking about dream visitation leads listeners to have those same dreams.
  • “Now, how many dreams are gonna happen? Now we talk about it.” (Co-host, 07:35)

Closing: Football Grief and Sports Talk (08:09 - Show End)

• Brief moment of “sports mourning” as the NFL season ends for the host’s team:
  • “I’m in mourning that my football season has ended and I no longer care who wins.” (Host, 08:32)
• Banter about looking for a new quarterback, taking a little time away, and envying those unaffected by sports outcomes.
• “He’s got no team in the hunt and he just seems to live a better way. No pain from sports. It's awful.” (Brady, c.08:54)
• Friendly sign-off.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “It’s amazing how bad your vision can get before you actually do something.” — Brady (01:15)
• “That was 20 years ago. Shut up.” — Brady on Steve Irwin’s death (03:41)
• “The amount of time since we lost a crocodile hunter is the same amount of time from 1986 to 2006.” — Brady (03:45)
• “She looks like Ariana Grande’s ribs. She’s thinner than Ariana Brady.” — Guest as Ozzy Osbourne (06:42)
• “It's Inception with Ozzy Osbourne.” — Brady (07:37)
• “I’m in mourning that my football season has ended and I no longer care who wins.” — Host (08:32)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:15 – 01:53: Brady’s vision story and sponsor mention
• 01:53 – 02:44: Leo DiCaprio Teen Beat interview highlights
• 03:02 – 04:32: Pop culture moments turning 20 this year
• 04:32 – 05:45: Celebs turning 50 and box-office trivia
• 05:50 – 06:18: Alec Baldwin’s Beatles comment
• 06:25 – 07:42: Ozzy Osbourne dream stories
• 08:09 – end: Host’s football season grief and show wrap-up

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a playful, irreverent tone throughout, with the hosts roasting, reminiscing, and riffing off each other's jokes. Pop culture nostalgia meets the absurd, with real affection for memories and for poking fun at the march of time.