Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness (98KUPD)

Episode: 01-26-26 - WWBD, Hiding Money from Ex, and Theo the Lesser African Bush Baby

Date: January 26, 2026
Host(s): John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Guest: Kristy from the World Wildlife Zoo

Overview

This lively episode features the usual irreverent moral quandaries of “What Would Brady Do?”, with advice ranging from hiding cash during divorce to suggestions for a “mild drug habit” after a life shakeup. The second half spotlights a guest visit from Kristy of the World Wildlife Zoo, who brings in Theo—the adorable but unpredictable lesser African bush baby. The crew mixes sharp humor, candid advice, and offbeat animal encounters in their distinctive, riff-heavy, and frequently irreverent style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aging Rockers at College Events (01:16–03:10)

• The hosts joke about universities trotting out old musicians at student events, referencing John Cougar Mellencamp at Indiana University and the hypothetical use of Alice Cooper or the Gin Blossoms at ASU.
  • Quote: "Nothing better than 50-year-old hits being a staple at IU. Still staple all you want. Kids are still looking at like what the hell is this?" — John Holmberg (01:26)
• Discussion turns to the lack of fresh local talent and wishful thinking about a breakthrough act.

2. What Would Brady Do? (WWBD)

A. Hiding Money from a Soon-to-Be Ex-Wife (03:30–08:30)

• Nathan ("The Miserable Giant") writes in, furious about his divorce and alimony demands, and asks Brady to hide $300,000 for him under the pretense of a loan.
  • Quote (Letter): "Never ever get married. It no longer benefits men. ...now saying I need to pay her 15 grand a month to keep up her lifestyle…" — Read by host (03:33)
• Brady is hesitant and ultimately refuses, unwilling to risk potential illegality.
  • Quote: "If it's illegal, which... I don't know. It doesn't sound like... I'm not taking that chance, El Chapo." — Brady (05:02)
  • Other hosts suggest humorous alternatives, with tongue-in-cheek offers to help or launder the money via odd jobs or investments.

B. On Celebrity Divorce Payouts (05:50–06:35)

• Brady compares Nathan's situation to Michael Jordan's costly divorce.
  • Quote: "He didn't have a prenup with Juanita. He cut her a check for 168 million..." — Brady (06:00)
  • Conversation about "dead cap" in marriage settlements: "You don't want to sit there and find out... what would is going to hit me on the dead cap space." — Host (06:39)
• Consensus: The risk to friends/family outweighs any reward for helping hide assets, and it's best not to get involved.

C. Advice on Starting a "Mild Drug Habit" (08:33–10:11)

• Listener “New Ronald” (45, recently divorced, wants to take more risks) asks for suggestions, excluding weed.
  • Quote (Letter): "I want to start a mild drug habit. ...suggestions besides weed, please, to get me going." — Read by host (08:36)
• The hosts joke about the options and agree weed or gummies are the safest but explore microdosing mushrooms and mention Adderall.
  • Quote: "The only thing I'd entertain is like to help sleep... is the weed side." — Brady (09:54)
  • Guest Kristy enters, humorously votes for Adderall or cocaine for weight loss: "If I'm going to do it, something that makes you skinnier. So, coke. Or Adderall." — Kristy (10:22)
• The group emphasizes moderation and avoids recommending anything highly addictive.

3. Animal Kingdom Oddities

On Conjoined Twins and Animal Mutations (11:36–14:19)

• Side banter about “mutant” animals, particularly two-headed creatures and Siamese twins.
  • Quote: "If the zoo had one of them mutant two-headed animals, you just slaughter it that day, right?" — Host (11:36)
  • Christy says she would keep a two-headed snake; for a dying two-headed bison, it's a roadside attraction.
  • Hosts joke about the ethics of humans dating conjoined twins: "I want a law that says they can only date each other because you're a freak if you want to bang one of those." — Host (12:37)
• Lighthearted debate on animal kingdom survival logic, leading to laughs.

4. Theo the Lesser African Bush Baby—Live In-Studio Encounter

Introduction & Handling (14:27–17:02)

• Kristy introduces Theo, a tiny, energetic lesser bush baby. The hosts are enamored but nervous, as he jumps and clings to them.
  • Quote: "What is that? ...A little lesser bush baby. So this is a primate." — Kristy (15:00)
  • "He's almost full grown... they're really tiny." — Kristy (17:02)
• Theo demonstrates his agility, jumping impressive distances.

Fun Facts, Feeding, and Behavior (17:02–20:01)

• Kristy explains Theo’s nocturnal habits and specialized diet: worms, bugs, fruits, and tree sap.
• The hosts feed Theo worms, endure pooping and 'urine washing' (Theo's method of scent marking).
  • Quote: “[Bush babies] do something called urine washing... rub it on his hands and feet.” — Kristy (20:41)
• Humor about Theo burrowing in clothing and marking the crew.

Q&A: Zoo Breeding Programs and Animal Encounters (21:50–25:01)

• Kristy discusses breeding plans for Theo, and how zoos exchange rare animals to avoid inbreeding.
  • “[There] are a couple of unrelated breeding pairs in the United States. So we're hoping that one... has a female.” — Kristy (24:23)
• The hosts ask about seeing bush babies, but Kristy notes they aren’t available for private encounters: “No, they are not part of the encounter program..." (28:55)
• The conversation is punctuated by Theo’s antics—jumping around, pooping, and making everyone laugh.

World Wildlife Zoo Updates & Teaser (25:42–28:34)

• Kristy announces spring is baby season at the zoo and invites listeners to check out the aquarium and animal encounters, including a new African penguin encounter.
  • Quote: “We have a really big announcement coming up... It's a massive birth! ...Arizona are gonna lose their mind.” — Kristy (27:00)
• The crew tries to guess what the big new arrival might be, with Kristy teasing it's a "massive" animal but not revealing specifics.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “If it's illegal, which…I'm not taking that chance, El Chapo.” — Brady (05:02)
• "She's got to have an agent for that kind of stuff. And I would never want somebody that's negotiating the out costs. ...That's called dead cap." — Host (06:39)
• "I want to start a mild drug habit. ...suggestions besides weed, please..." — New Ronald (08:36)
• “If I'm going to get addicted, I need to make sure it has those [weight-loss] properties.” — Kristy (10:30)
• “A little lesser bush baby. So this is a primate.” — Kristy (15:00)
• “They do something called urine washing. ...he'll urinate, rub it on his hands and feet.” — Kristy (20:41)
• “We have a really big announcement coming up in the next week or so.” — Kristy (26:39)
• [Theo poops on the host] “He just dropped a deuce on... that's great!” — Host (30:33)

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• Debate on aging rockers for college events: 01:16–03:10
• WWBD: Hiding Money from Ex: 03:30–08:30
• WWBD: Mild Drug Habit Advice: 08:33–10:11
• Mutant Animals/Conjoined Twin banter: 11:36–14:19
• Kristy brings in Theo, bush baby fun: 14:27–21:00
• Zoo info, animal breeding, and big birth teaser: 25:42–28:34
• Theo’s acrobatics and antics: 28:34–30:44

Tone & Style

• Language: Direct, edgy, irreverent, with plenty of wisecracks and banter.
• Humor: Self-deprecating, sarcastic, and sometimes red-blooded.
• Vibe: Unfiltered, unpredictable, and conversational—a genuine morning show feel with a twist of zoo field trip.

Conclusion

The episode features wide-ranging advice on personal dilemmas, plenty of laughs, a showcase of Arizona’s coolest zoo critters, and teases a major animal birth that has the crew (and listeners) guessing. Kristy’s bush baby visit injects adorable chaos and education into the studio, closing the segment on a high (and slightly messy) note. Listeners are encouraged to visit the World Wildlife Zoo for new encounters and to stay tuned for news of their exciting new arrival.