Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: January 14, 2025
Title: Entertainment Drill - TUE - Texas Man Arrested For Stalking Caitlyn Clark - List Of Shockingly Wild Celeb Fun Facts

1. Texas Man Arrested for Stalking Caitlyn Clark

In this segment, host John Holmberg and co-hosts Brady Bogen and Brett Vesely discuss the unusual case of a Texas man arrested for stalking WNBA star Caitlyn Clark. The incident highlights the increasing concerns around athlete privacy and fan behavior.

Details of the Incident:

• Purchasing Season Tickets: The man attempted to stalk Caitlyn Clark by purchasing season tickets to her WNBA team’s games. This unusual method of stalking involved him trying to maintain a constant presence at her games.

• Public and Team Reaction: The team was perplexed by his behavior, as they are not accustomed to fans obsessively attending their games to such an extent.

Notable Quotes:

• Brett Vesely (@[01:13]):
  “Caitlin Clark had a guy thrown in jail for stalking. Now, as I understood it, it's a very confusing case because he's going to get in trouble for stalking. But what he did was buy season tickets to a WNBA team and they're not used to being watched.”

• Brady Bogen (@[02:31]):
  “Caitlin Clark being stalked is like they have a spidey sense in the world of the WNBA players. They know when they're being watched because they're just not used to it.”

• Brett Vesely (@[03:32]):
  “He's trying to buy tickets to a WNBA game. It's a man. What? Throw him in jail. Should be in jail for a while. Guilty as charged indeed. What kind of man is this?”

Discussion Points:

• Legal Implications: The hosts debate the severity of the man's actions, questioning whether purchasing tickets constitutes stalking or if his intentions were misinterpreted.

• Impact on Athletes: They touch upon how such incidents affect athletes mentally and emotionally, emphasizing the need for better security and boundary-setting.

2. List of Shockingly Wild Celebrity Fun Facts

Transitioning from the serious topic of stalking, the hosts present a curated list of bizarre and shocking celebrity fun facts sourced from Buzzfeed. This segment provides listeners with intriguing and often unsettling insights into the lives of various public figures.

Highlighted Celebrities and Facts:

1. Dennis Rodman:

   • Fact: “Dennis Rodman has broken his penis while having sex on three different occasions.”
     Brady Bogen (@[05:35]): “Once you break it, it's easier to break.”

2. Osama bin Laden and Whitney Houston:

   • Fact: “Osama bin Laden was a huge Whitney Houston fan and even had a plan to kill her then-husband, Bobby Brown.”
     Brett Vesely (@[05:37]): “Was that the whole reason for 9/11? Just added to it. Thanks. New addition. Don't be cruel.”

3. Terrence Howard:

   • Fact: “Terrence Howard is convinced that one times one equals two and claims he can prove it. Also, when he was a kid, he watched his dad stab a man to death while they were waiting in line to take pictures with the department store Santa.”
     Brady Bogen (@[06:14]): “Okay. He's got some trauma and it's affecting his math.”
     Brett Vesely (@[06:18]): “He was on Rogan's podcast trying to prove one times one is two.”

4. Angelina Jolie:

   • Fact: “When Angelina Jolie was 22, she hired a hitman to kill her, but instead, he talked her out of it.”
     Brett Vesely (@[06:39]): “And Mick Jagger has a son who is younger than his great grandchild by two years.”
     Brady Bogen (@[07:02]): “That's getting it done. That's living a life there, Mick.”

5. Brooke Shields:

   • Fact: “Brooke Shields was doing an Instagram Live recently when one of her fans said, 'I really wish you looked the way you used to.'”
     Brett Vesely (@[07:38]): “Because she had that memoir that came out. A couple. Memoir?”
     Brady Bogen (@[08:25]): “She had the vaginal rejuvenation, and then he tightened her up and she got mad.”

6. The Weeknd:

   • Fact: “The Weeknd has canceled his Rose Bowl concert and delayed his new album because of a fire.”
     Brady Bogen (@[08:55]): “Rose bowl right now. It's too soon.”

Discussion Points:

• Validation and Believability: The hosts question the authenticity of some of these facts, particularly the more sensational ones, encouraging listeners to verify such information.

• Impact on Public Image: They explore how these shocking facts, whether true or exaggerated, affect the public perception of these celebrities.

• Humorous Commentary: Both hosts inject humor into the discussion, especially when dissecting the absurdity of certain claims.

Conclusion

In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, listeners were treated to a blend of serious discussion on the implications of stalking in the sports world and a lighter, albeit shocking, take on celebrity trivia. The hosts effectively balance the gravity of the first topic with the entertainment value of celebrity fun facts, providing a comprehensive and engaging listening experience.

Note: All timestamps correspond to the episode's transcript provided and are intended to highlight key moments within the discussion.