Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Condensed Short Show – Monday, January 26, 2026

Main Theme / Overview

This condensed episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness features the usual cast—John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Byron, and guests—riffing on internet sleuthing for risqué Instagram posts, the cultural weirdness of twins dating scenarios, societal trends with marches and sexual identity topics, the intersection of music and infidelity, and an up-close visit with an adorable and literal “bush baby.” The tone is irreverent, quick-hitting, and laced with the show’s signature blend of humor, sarcasm, and banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Viral Instagram Obsession & Reflections on Sick Days

(01:19–06:50)

• Byron shares his recent "weekend hobby"—obsessively screenshotting a Spanish-speaking Instagram influencer (“onlyju.r e t o s”), known for sneaky, reflective shots (mirrors, glass, lipstick tops).
• He and the crew joke about the thrill of “the glimpse” and how it outweighs traditional explicit content:
  • “We're tired of porn. We want it available, but we're tired of it. The fun of mystery still exists. Like, getting the glimpse is as exciting. Compared to other stuff, this is a tough one. …I am addicted to vag fishing. I'm calling it.” (Byron, 05:18)
• There's a meta-humor in their self-awareness, poking fun at being “creepy,” and the collective nature of male internet behavior.
• Hilarity ensues with instructions (“find her where she's in a soccer jersey; she gets off the bed and does a somersault”) and attempts at getting perfect screenshot timing, likening it to fishing or a time-filling puzzle.
• Byron: “I liked being sick… That's what I do when I'm sick, Brady. That's what I do.” (09:22)
• The group collectively concludes: “All guys do it. It’s addictive.”

2. Twins, Relationships, & The Ethics of Swapping

(10:54–19:39)

• Byron highlights a viral story of a woman openly dating identical twins, leading to a comedic avalanche of “Twin Towers” and 9/11 jokes.
  • “Is this still called the Eiffel Tower or is this now called the Twin Towers?... Sir, the second tower just blasted all over my back.” (Byron, 11:15)
• The conversation unpacks the ethics and hypothetical logistics of twin-swapping in relationships:
  • Would you “notice” if your partner swapped with their twin? They suggest “everybody with a twin has tried it” in jest.
  • Comparing to “rental cars” and “reasonable replicas,” with a dig at politics: “The Bidens weren't even twins. And the lady's like, well, Beau's dead...” (Byron, 13:38)
• They consider the “gross-outs”: actual twin threesomes, Siamese twins with children, the bizarre logistics of conjoined twins' domestic/romantic lives, and draw a (humorous) line between swapping “one at a time” and being “in the same room,” which they find problematic.
  • “Where I find it disgusting is when… they're in the same room. Dude, two cranks in the room's weird. But even worse… The two girls… Dudes expect the twin girls to start touching each other. That's gross. They're sisters.” (14:27)
• Brady and Byron riff about “triple income household,” workplace switcheroos, and the societal benefits of “twin arrangements.”

3. Trends: Social Movements, Sexuality, and New Scapegoats

(22:00–30:13)

• Host commentary on the cyclical nature of outrage and social marches: from gun rights to women’s marches, LGBTQ+ rights, gay marriage, and the current “trans” focus.
  • “Like, we used to march about everything. Marches don't do anything. They just cause trouble and then make us all argue and then it goes away.” (Byron, 22:00)
• Discussion of how public focus shifts when prior “outrages” fizzle (e.g. “Trans, everything. They’re everywhere. Your kids are it, too!”) (Byron, 23:44).
• New “trend”: claims that animals are “super gay” as the next manufactured culture war:
  • “This new thing I'm seeing is they're trying to convince us that animals are now super duper gay. I've seen like 10 stories in the last two weeks... Manatees died from injuries because [he] had sex with his brother.” (Byron, 24:13)
• They lampoon the reporting of “gay manatees,” “gay pandas,” and ask, “Who’s looking for this?” The hosts assert it’s a non-issue for 99% of people, and a source of bemusement:
  • Byron: “In my whole life I have never watched the news and heard the manatees are gay, ever. And suddenly, four stories in the last week…” (28:10)
• They mock the tendency to find sexual deviance “in the wild,” likening it to playing records backward for hidden Satanic messages:
  • “You’re the weirdo. It’s like people that tried to play records backwards to find Satan, you’re the weirdo…” (Byron, 27:09)
• Conclude that reports of non-human bisexuality/homosexuality in animals are silly distractions.

4. Music & Cheating: The Surprising “Most Unfaithful” Fans

(31:27–42:30)

• Bryon shares a survey ranking music genres by likelihood of infidelity among fans:
  • Jazz tops the list, followed by salsa, pop, country, rap, classical, blues, reggae, and rock/metal at the bottom.
  • Quotes:
    • “Jazz fans have to keep whatever's in their pants… That kind of garbage right there is the Monday after a Kirby weekend.” (Byron, 32:04, on Brady’s “Bony James” pun)
    • “Heavy metal is 12th.2% of heavy metal guys drift. And that's because there are no girls at the concerts anymore.” (Byron, 33:35)
• They humorously analyze why metal lost its appeal (“just dudes yelling at their dads now,” “not about sex like it used to be,”).
• Discussion on how certain genres (jazz, blues, salsa) are “sensual” and attract “seductive” scenarios, even among older demographics and at retirement homes.
  • Brady: "Well, you think about people that have been married a long time… they're listening to a lot of… jazz..." (39:10)
• Musings on how genres set a sexual atmosphere—“nothing seduces like Lou Rawls”—but the crowds at Slayer concerts are not seductive.
• Final word: If you want to “cheat safely,” go with heavy metal.

5. Crocs, Fashion, & Midlife Shoe Regrets

(44:52–48:09)

• Brady reveals Crocs’ new Lego collaboration, prompting John to revisit his mission preventing friends from falling into “Crocs culture”:
  • “You were trying to be elderly for about an eight-year span there.” (Byron, 46:37)
  • They roast Crocs, Croc pins (“jibbitz”), and Brady’s unexplained affection for comfort shoes.
  • “See, this is what I'm talking about…” (Byron, 46:48)
• The conversation is light, mocking, and plays on the generational gap and “dad fashion.”

6. Football Playoffs & the Price of Fandom

(48:54–54:10)

• The group turns to football, particularly Toledo’s dilemma as a Seahawks fan debating a solo, expensive playoff trip to Santa Clara.
  • “A real fan wouldn’t balk at that… you bought World Series tickets before they were even in it, and now you won’t even buy Super Bowl tickets…” (Byron, 51:14)
• Banter about connections in the sports/entertainment world (Adam Ray, Craig Gass), and humorous rationalizations of what constitutes “fan commitment.”
• Nostalgia for past trips, the “cost” of fandom, and who “deserves” to attend the big game.

7. Animal Encounter: Bush Baby Visit

(55:19–63:29)

• Christy from a local zoo joins in-studio to share “Theodore,” a lesser bush baby, prompting wild joy and some squeamishness:
  • “They’re actually one of the best jumpers in the animal kingdom… Look at him go. What is that? What is that?” (Christy & Byron, 55:29)
• The cast marvels at Theodore’s size, speed, nocturnal eyes, and feeding (worms). Comedic commentary on being pooped or urinated on, and attempts to have the bush baby climb inside shirts and on heads.
  • “He likes my shoulders. All right. You know he's going after that earwax probably…” (Brady, 58:03)
  • “He started burrowing, started lifting my clothes off. Lady, if I did that to you…” (Byron, 58:23, tongue-in-cheek office “harassment” joke)
• Quick lesson on animal care, breeding programs, and why these critters aren’t in private ownership.
• Brady: “Did he not go for the worm?”
  Byron: “No, he wants nothing to do with it…” (59:19)
• Endearing moment: hosts joke they want to buy one, only to be told it’s not allowed.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Byron’s perv confession:
  “I am addicted to vag fishing. I'm calling it. Find one where she's in a soccer jersey; she gets off the bed and does a somersault. You gotta time it just right. Tres, dos, uno. Watch.” (09:22)
• On society’s new controversies:
  “This new thing I'm seeing is they're trying to convince us that animals are now super duper gay. I've seen like 10 stories in the last two weeks…” (Byron, 24:13)
• Attitude toward marches/protest trends:
  “Like, we used to march about everything. Marches don't do anything. They just cause trouble and then make us all argue and then it goes away.” (Byron, 22:00)
• On cheating and jazz:
  “Jazz topped the list of seductive genres. Salsa was second. ... classical music... blues. Reggae, and ninth place, 98 KUPD. Rock and roll.” (Byron, 33:01)
• Crocs and generational warfare:
  “You were trying to be elderly for about an eight year span there… I stopped you from being a crocs guy because your elderly father wore them...” (Byron, 46:37)
• Football fandom rationale:
  “A real fan wouldn’t balk at that… You bought World Series tickets before they were even in it, and now you won’t even buy Super Bowl tickets…” (Byron, 51:14)
• Animal moment:
  “He's so cool… They’re actually one of the best jumpers in the animal kingdom… He's adorable… He's doing some… Something.” (Christy & Byron, 55:29–58:22)

Segment Timestamps

• Obsessed with Instagram Mystery Girl & “Vag Fishing”: 01:19–09:35
• Twins Dating/Ethics & 9/11 Jokes: 10:54–19:39
• Cultural Trends & Marches, Gay Animals: 22:00–30:13
• Music & Cheating Survey: 31:27–42:30
• Crocs, Lego Collab, and Midlife Footwear: 44:52–48:09
• Football, Playoff Trips & Fan Value: 48:54–54:10
• Bush Baby in the Studio: Heartwarming & Hilarious: 55:19–63:29

Tone & Style

• Irreverent, self-aware, quick-witted; frequent use of sarcasm, cheeky admissions of personal faults, and jokey banter.
• Engages in taboo topics with humor rather than moralizing, often veering into R-rated territory but with a tone of “we’re all in on the joke.”
• Memorable for blending pop culture, news oddities, personal anecdotes, and playful teasing.

For First-Time Listeners

You’ll get a lively mix of Internet weirdness, relationship oddities, social and political trends skewered, and a goofy, endearing animal cameo—all through the filter of Arizona’s #1 morning show, eager to both “disturb and entertain.” Ad-breaks and promos were plentiful but easily skipped, keeping the core content fast-moving and focused around group chemistry and the “something something” of daily life.

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