Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Entertainment Drill – WED – Kiefer Sutherland Arrested For Assaulting Uber Driver

Date: January 14, 2026
Podcast Team: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

Overview

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness centers on the “Entertainment Drill,” with the team diving into the headline story: Kiefer Sutherland's arrest for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver. The hosts banter about the incident, analyze possible scenarios, and joke about celebrities’ choices. Other entertainment news—including a possible Scream 7 twist, music chart news for Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” and reality TV promos—are also discussed with the show’s trademark irreverence and wit.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Assaulting Uber Driver

Segment Start: 03:13

• Incident Overview:
  • Brady reports: “Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning for allegedly assaulting his rideshare driver in Hollywood... Kiefer allegedly entered the vehicle, physically assaulted the driver, then made criminal threats toward him. The driver didn't suffer any injuries, but required that required any medical attention.” (03:13–03:36)
• Hosts’ Reaction:
  • John is incredulous about how quickly things could escalate with an Uber driver:
    • “How sideways can things go with the Uber driver that you turn to violence? ... That’s the whole point of the Uber driver.” (03:36)
  • The team speculates on Sutherland’s state (intoxication?) and behavior:
    • "Is he on the sauce again or is he?" (Host 2, 04:00)
    • John: “Everyone in ride shares is drunk and you don't hear about this all the time. Something more happened here.” (04:49)
  • On bail amount and alternatives:
    • “If you got Kiefer money, you rent a limo.” (Host 1, 05:00)
    • “If you're Kiefer, you're not getting some guy's Hyundai to go right.” (Host 1, 05:08)
• Notable Quote:
  • John: “I can't. I don't think I can accelerate to angry that quickly.” (05:12)
• Contextual Banter:
  • Jokes about previous Sutherland incidents ("the guy jumped a Christmas Tree back in 2005" – 04:46), ride share alternatives, and how unlikely such altercations should be with Uber drivers.

2. Scream 7 Teaser and Pop Culture News

Segment Start: 05:50

• Scream 7 Speculation:
  • New teaser gives fans hope that Matthew Lillard’s character could be alive.
  • Movie release date: February 27.
• Reality TV Plugs:
  • “Tonight on the Masked Singer... Johnny Knoxville guests for Fear Night... Fear Factor: House of Fear on Fox, 14 strangers move into the same house.” (06:09–06:27)
  • The hosts snark on these reality formats:
    • “Eating bugs and stuff.” (Host 4, 06:17)
    • “They're pushing that one pretty hard.” (Host 4, 06:32)

3. Music Chart Surprise – Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide”

Segment Start: 06:48

• Billboard Chart Fact:
  • “Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 hit ‘Landslide’ debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for the first time and at number 41. A live version of the song hit the chart back in 1998 because of Stranger Things.” (Host 3, 06:48–07:06)
  • Hosts clarify that the usage on the show Stranger Things revived the song.
  • Discussion on previous covers and chartings:
    • “Didn't the Dixie Chicks before they were racist?” (Host 4, 07:37)
    • “The Pumpkins did too.” (Host 1, 07:45)
    • “Now it's the chicks.” (Host 1, 08:01)
  • John quips about the band’s name change and social context:
    • “No, it's just the chicks, which is also kind of a derogatory term towards women... We just had to get rid of the Dixie part...” (Host 4, 08:02)

4. NFL Coaching Rumors – Stefanski

Segment Start: 08:26

• Quick, mostly tongue-in-cheek commentary on ESPN predicting Kevin Stefanski’s next coaching job:
  • “Yeah, Kevin Stefanski is going to stay in division. It's a good hire. It's a good coach. He was just strapped to Cleveland for a while. The guy made magic in Cleveland twice. That's. He got coach of the year. That's how bad Cleveland is...” (Host 4, 08:31–08:57)
• Wraps with admiration for Stefanski’s achievements, despite Cleveland’s history.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Kiefer Sutherland:
  • “How sideways can things go with the Uber driver that you turn to violence?” (John Holmberg, 03:36)
  • “I can't. I don't think I can accelerate to angry that quickly.” (John Holmberg, 05:12)
• On ‘Landslide’ and pop culture resurrection:
  • “Fleetwood Mac released the landslide back in 75, but Stranger Things had it in the season finale.” (Host 3, 07:07)
  • “Didn't the Dixie Chicks before they were racist?” (Host 4, 07:37)
  • "Now it's the chicks, which is also kind of a derogatory term towards women." (Host 4, 08:02)
• On Stefanski and football in Cleveland:
  • “He got coach of the year just for winning. It wasn't about like Super Bowls or how a powerhouse. It's like, my God, Cleveland has. You see what he did and wins. That dude's the most amazing. He's a wizard.” (John Holmberg, 08:46)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Kiefer Sutherland Story & Discussion: 03:13 – 05:47
• Scream 7 / Masked Singer / Reality TV: 05:50 – 06:48
• Fleetwood Mac “Landslide” Billboard Story: 06:48 – 08:12
• NFL: Stefanski to Baltimore Prediction: 08:26 – 08:57

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain a sarcastic, irreverent, and conversational tone throughout, balancing genuine pop culture insight with tongue-in-cheek commentary and local Arizona flavor. They routinely poke fun at celebrities, each other, and the news itself, offering opinions laced with dry humor.

Useful For:
Listeners who want a breezy, smart-aleck recap of both trending entertainment headlines and quirky pop culture moments—without the superficiality of mere headlines or dry reporting.