01-22-25 - Entertainment Drill - WED - List Of Most Watched Movies And TV From 2024 - 600Lb Rapper Says He'll Crowd Surf In Concert - Kid Rock Says He Was Denied Strippers For Inauguration Performance

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Episode: January 22, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
Co-hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Release Date: January 22, 2025

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Overview

In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on 98 KUPD, host John Holmberg and his co-hosts delve into a variety of entertaining topics, ranging from the most-watched movies and TV shows of 2024 to intriguing celebrity antics. The discussion is lively and filled with humor, providing listeners with insightful commentary and engaging banter. Notable moments include a deep dive into polling data for favorite films, reactions to streaming service price hikes, and amusing exchanges about celebrity behavior.

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Entertainment Drill: Most Watched Movies and TV Shows of 2024

Timestamp: 03:29 - 06:54

The hosts kick off the main content with an Entertainment Drill, analyzing polling data to determine America's favorite movies and TV shows of 2024.

• Top Movies:

  • "A Complete Unknown" – A Bob Dylan biopic takes the top spot, receiving a staggering 99% favorable rating from poll respondents. Larry remarks skeptically, saying, “Yeah, we've seen how those polls work. Who's voting on that?” reflecting a common skepticism about poll validity.
  • "Deadpool And Wolverine" – Secures second place with an 89% favorability. Larry comments, “Yeah, it was pretty good.”, while Brady humorously questions its enduring appeal.
  • "The Wild Robot" – Comes in third with an 86% favorability.

  The most-watched movie overall was "Beetlejuice", followed by "Deadpool And Wolverine" and "Bad Boys".

• Top TV Shows:

  • "Shogun" – Tops the TV charts, with Larry affirming its quality: “Good show.”
  • "The Bear" – Ranked second, though Brady expresses his inability to watch it due to anxiety, stating, “I can't do it. Too much anxiety.”
  • "Landman" – Secures third place.

  The hosts discuss the intense and anxiety-inducing nature of "The Bear", with Brady saying, “I couldn’t sit through it.” highlighting the show's gripping and tense narrative.

Notable Quote:

Larry: “A Complete Unknown received 99% favorable ratings.”

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Streaming Services and Razzies Highlights

Timestamp: 06:54 - 07:43

The conversation shifts to Netflix's recent price hike, with Larry pointing out the frustration among subscribers: “Netflix is raising its prices again. The biggest hike is the standard plan, which is going from 15.49 to 17.99 a month.” Brady adds a sarcastic tone, referencing previous false promises: “Remember the big lie? You get in now, you'll never pay another fee past 9.99.”

The hosts then discuss the latest Razzie nominations, critiquing the nominated films:

• "Joker", "Borderlands", "Joker Folieado", and "Madame Web" lead the nominations.
• Dakota Johnson is highlighted for her disjointed performance in "Madame Web".

Bradey commends Dakota Johnson for promoting the film despite its poor reception: “Actually really admire Dakota Johnson for going on interviews to promote that thing and saying it was horrible.”

Notable Quote:

Brady: “Netflix just flat out said, It's 9.99. Get in now, and it's forever. And we went, yeah, but we never signed anything.”

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Celebrity Antics: Dave Blunt and Kid Rock

Timestamp: 07:42 - 08:48

The hosts shift gears to discuss recent celebrity news:

• Dave Blunt, a 600-pound rapper, announces his intention to crowd surf during his upcoming tour. Larry jokes about the safety measures, saying, “Don't worry, we're gonna have a waiver for everyone. We're gonna have EMTs on standby.” Brady responds with dark humor, comparing it to a school shooter’s call for EMTs: “That's like a school shooter saying, don't worry, I've already called the police.”

• Kid Rock makes headlines with a joke about the Secret Service denying him the use of strippers for his inauguration performance. Larry shares President Trump's reaction: “President Trump called him and said, are you serious? Did they ask you that?” Kid Rock clarifies he was joking, to which Trump responds humorously, “Oh, that's funny.”

Notable Quotes:

Larry: “President Trump called him and said, are you serious? Did they ask you that?”
Brady: “It's a school shooter saying, don't worry, I've already called the police.”

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Conclusion

The episode wraps up with the hosts reflecting on the day's discussions, emphasizing the mix of entertainment news and light-hearted banter that keeps listeners engaged. They sign off with enthusiasm, promising more engaging content for the next show.

Final Remarks:

Brady: “Ladies, so Larry's coming up next. You guys have yourselves a great day. We'll see you tomorrow.”

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Notable Insights

• Poll Reliability: The hosts express skepticism about the reliability of polling data, questioning who participates and the methodology behind such high favorability ratings.

• Streaming Service Pricing: There is a common frustration among consumers regarding unexpected price hikes from streaming services, highlighting a tension between provider promises and actual practices.

• Celebrity Influence: The discussions around Dave Blunt and Kid Rock illustrate how celebrity actions and statements can be both humorous and controversial, impacting public perception.

• Award Shows Critique: The critique of the Razzies and nominated films underscores the hosts' critical approach to popular media and celebrity performances.

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Quotes with Timestamps

• [03:29] Larry: “A Complete Unknown received 99% favorable ratings.”

• [06:05] Brady: “Remember the big lie? You get in now, you'll never pay another fee past 9.99.”

• [07:12] Larry: “President Trump called him and said, are you serious? Did they ask you that?”

• [07:59] Brady: “That's like a school shooter saying, don't worry, I've already called the police.”

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This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness delivers a comprehensive look at the entertainment landscape of 2024, infused with the hosts' signature humor and candid commentary. Whether discussing blockbuster films, popular TV series, or the latest celebrity news, John Holmberg and his team provide a captivating listen for fans seeking both information and amusement.

Transcript

[John Holberg]

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[Brady]

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[Larry]

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[Brady]

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[Larry]

You thought that was funny? You were laughing like a hyena when he said it.

[Ed]

What the hell is wrong with you?

[Brady]

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[Larry]

According to a new poll, America's favorite movie ever, 2024 was the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. 99% of those polled gave it a favorable rating. 75 thought it was great.

[Brady]

Yeah, we've seen how those polls work. Who's voting on that?

[Larry]

Deadpool And Wolverine was second. 89. Favorability.

[Brady]

Is that last year or that being like two years ago? And see that one either. Was that good? No.

[Larry]

Yeah, it was pretty good.

[Brady]

Did you like it?

[Larry]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Wow. What a reason. I'm gonna run himself that day. They sold it. I remember it well.

[Larry]

The wild Robot came in third. 86.

[Brady]

I heard. That's great.

[Larry]

The most watched movie was Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Followed by Deadpool and Wolverine and Bad Boys. Ride or die, man.

[Brady]

Terrible year for movies on the TV side. Oh my God. That's right. The Joker was in there.

[Larry]

On the TV side, Shogun was the most popular show you watched. Good show.

[Brady]

I heard that. Did you watch it?

[Larry]

Yep. The Bear was second.

[Brady]

Can't do it. Too much anxiety.

[Larry]

Landman was third.

[Brady]

Well, you worked in that world too. I know, but it's still just fire the staff already. Bear.

[Larry]

Yeah. What is. What's the Bear about?

[Brady]

It's a restaurant and it's a guy who is a five star Michelin chef and his brother's family. Philly cheesesteak house. His brother dies and he inherits that. And he tries to make it this. He tries to get like a Michelin star at this dump. And he brings in sous chefs and he changes everything. And he's. The tension watching that thing, if you've ever worked in the restaurant business, is so hard to sit through.

[Larry]

I watched a couple episodes.

[Brady]

I can't do it. I cannot sit through it. And I think it's really good. I can't sit through it.

[Larry]

I got frustrated too. As far as you were saying, it's like, all right, fire everybody.

[Brady]

Gotta go. These people, that lady that.

[Larry]

I'm not gonna work with my family here.

[Ed]

Right.

[Brady]

The first few episodes, there's that Mexican lady who just wants. She's just like, fire her.

[Larry]

Yeah. Oh, she makes it through the whole way.

[Brady]

I know. I saw that the new season. She's still in the picture. And I'm like, I wouldn't have survived these two years. I'd have flown to the set of the show and said, where are the writers? Fire her. I can't sit. It's so much anxiety.

[Larry]

Netflix is raising its prices again. The biggest hike is the standard plan, which is going from 1549 to 1799amonth.

[Brady]

Remember the big lie? You get in now, you'll never pay another fee past 999. And then that just went away with our Internet.

[Larry]

$65 a month for life.

[Brady]

And then they change our name. Yeah, they changed the name, but Netflix just flat out said, It's 9.99. Get in now, and it's forever. And we went, yeah, but we never signed anything.

[Larry]

Right.

[Brady]

And then they're like, well, you believed us. It's 20 bucks now.

[Larry]

The Razzie nominees were announced yesterday.

[Brady]

That has to be all.

[Larry]

Joker, Borderlands, Joker Foliado, Madame Web.

[Brady]

Oh, yeah.

[Larry]

Megalopoulos and Reagan all lead with Dakota Johnson. Oh, that's right.

[Brady]

Larry has clips of Madame Web. It is the most disjointed, she says, like she tries to make it bad. Yeah. There's some weird stuff that happens. Just in the clip Larry showed me goes Tell me what's going on here. And she is sleepwalking through these scenes. It's bad.

[Larry]

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[Brady]

Actually really admire Dakota Johnson for going on interviews to promote that thing and saying it was horrible and just telling people it's just awful. They were going to sue her because she didn't want to.

[Larry]

Do they do that with Joker, too? Wasn't he on there?

[Brady]

Just saying.

[Larry]

It's a terrible movie.

[Brady]

Joaquin. Yeah. Oh, I didn't see. I thought he was saying it was bad too. Oh, boy. I didn't see that.

[Larry]

Could be mistaken, but I thought he was.

[Brady]

He took too much. I won't even watch once it was done. Obviously, you know, after watching the first Joker and I said this after that came out, I'm like, there is absolutely. I want to spend no more time with these characters. None. When they announced there was going to be a sequel, I'm like, didn't you hear us? We didn't want more time with Arthur Fleck.

[Larry]

Right. 600 pound rapper Dave Blunt says he'll crowd surf on his upcoming tour.

[Brady]

Oh, my God. Ask the crowd.

[Larry]

Don't worry, we're gonna have a waiver for everyone. We're gonna have EMTs on standby. No, we'll have fire marshals and all.

[Brady]

That for all the people you crush, you son of a bitch. That's like a school shooter saying, don't worry, I've already called the police. I'm gonna shoot at you. But don't worry, the EMTs will be here real soon.

[Larry]

Last little thing was pretty funny. Kid Rock made a joke that the Secret Service wouldn't allow him to use strippers for his inauguration performance.

[Brady]

Probably the right move. Yeah.

[Larry]

President Trump called him and said, are you serious? Did they ask you that? He's like, nah, I was making that up.

[Brady]

Oh, good, bring him down. Because I'd have said, yes, Richie. Bobby, I'd have told you you could do it. I think you could definitely have strippers at my inauguration. I wanted that.

[Larry]

He says, did they really ask you that? And he said, no, sir, they did not. I was just joking around. And Trump says, oh, that's funny.

[Brady]

Good stuff. I don't have anything to do better than to call Kid Rock and make sure everything's okay. I gotta make a phone call. Gotta make a phone call right now. Who to? Putin? No, Bob Ritchie in Detroit. I'm gonna make sure that he got his stripper story straight for fun. I just pardoned him. He's number five on your speed dial, sir. Number three now jumped up with that stripper story. That's a good story. A lot of people didn't like it. I did. In fact, I just renamed the Gulf of America the Gulf of Kid Rock. Why not? Anyway. All right, that's enough. Let's get the hell out of here. We had rogue sperm this morning. We had. He sent Brady the right direction after this crazy. I don't know what color the sky is in his world, but it's blue again. We straightened him out. What a day. Ladies.

[Larry]

I'm coming home.

[Brady]

So Larry's coming up next. You guys have yourselves a great day. We'll see you tomorrow. Arizona's most powerful, powerful rock radio station.

[Ed]

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