Holmberg’s Morning Sickness — “Zipps Raid Reactions, Gilbert Husband Arrested, the Pro Bowl Who Cares, and Sexy Songs for the Bedroom”

Podcast: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness (98 KUPD)
Date: January 27, 2026
Hosts: John Holmberg (Johnny), Brady Bogen, Brett Vesely, Dick Toledo
Episode Theme:
This episode covers a wild ride across Arizona’s latest law enforcement drama—the Homeland Security raid of Zipps, an outrageous Gilbert crime involving a husband drugging and trafficking his wife on Reddit, an epic (and comedic) rant about the pointlessness of the NFL Pro Bowl, and a deep-dive list into the best songs to get in the mood—all with the signature irreverence and snappy banter that defines the show.

Zipps Raid: Theories, Gossip, and Arizona Weirdness

Timestamps: 02:19 – 07:49

• The team launches into updates and theories swirling around the Homeland Security (HSI) multi-location raid at the Zipps sports bar chain.
  • Fan and Listener Theories: Listeners speculate everything from divorce-fueled revenge to cartel-level crimes.
  • Lawyer Input: Holmberg shares an email from a lawyer explaining the scale and probable criminal focus of the feds:

    “This was a coordinated 15-location raid... HSI, on the other hand, is the same rank as the FBI... If they’re involved, it’s about who’s getting paid. I’d bet on charges like money laundering, document fraud...” (Johnny, 06:00)

  • Media Critique: Johnny notes:

    “I sure hope people don’t just want their Instagram feeds full of activism and get pepper-balled over something that’s just money laundering.” (Johnny, 07:03)

• Atmosphere at Other Local Spots: Readership chimes in about similar past raids at Tempe Tavern, noting these places always survive.
• Cultural Commentary: Quick riffs about high school protests, Tucson’s ignored ICE stories, and indifference as a coping mechanism for today’s news avalanche.

Disturbing Gilbert Crime: Husband Accused of Drugging and Trafficking His Wife

Timestamps: 08:41 – 18:14

• Shocking Local Headline: The crew reacts to the local story of a Gilbert man arrested for allegedly drugging his wife and advertising her for sex on Reddit—without her knowledge.
  • How the Crime Unfolded:
    • The husband would knock out his wife, then post about her availability for sex on Reddit.
    • She eventually discovered what was happening after seeing the ads and photos on his computer and called the cops.

      “Her ass always hurt. And she’s like, oh... she turned the computer on to do some Pinterest and…wait, ticket, that’s my ass.” (Johnny, 09:14)

    • Investigation uncovered videos and evidence spanning nearly a year.
    • At least one accomplice has been arrested.
• Ethical Outrage and Disbelief:
  • The guys are stunned, deliberating who is “worse”—the husband or the John Doe men arriving from Reddit.

    “I honestly think the dude driving over is even worse than the guy offering it up.” (Johnny, 14:33)

  • Brady notes the victim’s courage, as she came forward despite threats from her husband.
• Dark Humor and Social Critique:
  • Hilarious, dark banter addresses both the criminal and the willing “participants.”

    “If you have that talk with your wife and she runs, at least give her a chance to escape.” (Johnny, 15:22)

  • Banter about the state of the world ensues—comparing this incident to infamous Arizona criminal Nathan Sutherland.

Chris Hansen, “To Catch a Predator,” and Vigilante TV

Timestamps: 21:20 – 24:07

• Segue from Crime to Culture: Conversation pivots to vigilante justice TV, with Chris Hansen’s “To Catch a Predator” in the crosshairs.
  • Debate about Morality vs. Legality: Was the show fair? Were some lives ruined by stings in “gray areas”—or did they deserve it?

    “If you ever cross into another state to meet a 15-year-old, you’re doing something dumb. It’s so easy to avoid all of this.” (Johnny, 22:57)

  • Critique of Sensationalism: That show’s legacy: exposing guilt without always involving actual lawbreaking.

The Pro Bowl Is a Joke: Shador Sanders Named as a Quarterback

Timestamps: 26:03 – 30:36

• Football Fans’ Exasperation:
  • The hosts riff on just how little the NFL Pro Bowl matters, especially now that Shador Sanders—a quarterback with unimpressive stats—is named as a participant because no good QBs want to go.

    “There’s absolutely no reason to have the Pro Bowl anymore, because Shedeur Sanders is now one of the quarterbacks. If the players don’t want it, why are we still having anything to do with it?” (Johnny, 26:04)

  • Rant continues with an argument about how the Super Bowl teams this year had “50-to-1 odds,” pushing the “conspiracy” angle fun for sports fans.

Sex Playlist Showdown: The 21 Top Songs to Set the Mood

Timestamps: 31:26 – 53:05

• Research Recap:
  • The team reacts to new lists ranking the “top songs to get you in the mood,” both critiquing and sampling them.
• Notable Selections and Reactions:
  • Rihanna — “Sex With Me”
  • Kehlani — “Folded”:

    “Try the number 21, which is Folded by Kehlani... And we did that yesterday and it was all jazz stuff.” (Johnny, 32:44)

  • Dijon — “Skin”
  • Kings of Leon — “Closer”
  • The Weeknd — “Wicked Games”:

    “I love the Weeknd... but he did Wicked Games and Wicked Game is the Chris Isaac.” (Johnny, 35:53)

  • Beyoncé — “Rocket” (“the number one according to this list”)
  • Isley Brothers — “Between the Sheets”:

    “This is 12:30 right there. Oh, yeah. Oh, man. Then big Popeye pops in your head... Ladies, if you hear a dude playing this, it’s a move.” (Johnny, 38:05)

  • Portishead — “Glory Box”
  • Mazzy Star — “Fade Into You”
  • Janet Jackson — “That’s the Way Love Goes”
  • Donna Summer — “I Feel Love” (Mentioned, and jokes about needing Gatorade for stamina)
• Host Picks and Jokes:
  • Hilarious, self-aware banter about generational differences in “baby-making” music, with white-dad REO Speedwagon and Bill Withers’ “Use Me” poking fun at parental awkwardness.

    “Jesus, you’re gonna break her hips... You got a woman who wants this underneath there, she’s gonna shatter like mummy dust.” (Johnny, 49:09)

  • Johnny’s personal “sex song” pick: “Minimum Wage” by They Might Be Giants—an 18-second joke song.
  • General consensus: prepping a playlist is a lot of work, spontaneity is often lost, and “road head” tracks aren’t on the list.
  • The enduring unity of humanity:

    “You know who could bring us all together in peace and harmony? It ain’t religion, it’s porn.” (Johnny, 43:36)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On the insanity of both local and national news:

  “Stay aware, don’t care. That’s my message. If I can give you any sage advice as a guy getting up there…” (Johnny, 04:10)

• On the social media age & protest culture:

  “Wait for the dust to settle before you get pepper-balled over what turns out to be some owner laundering money. Has nothing to do with why you’re angry.” (Johnny, 07:03)

• On the absurdity of the Gilbert crime:

  “You want a woman to text you and talk to you and reach out... You know there’s a dead woman lying on the ground. She’ll do terrible stuff.” (Johnny, 18:00)

• On sex, playlists, and universal truths:

  “Bone in. Music is always a list people have. But these are all the ones where you gotta prepare — none of ’em spontaneous.” (Johnny, 42:47) “Both CNN and Fox can agree that ‘Knocking Boots’ is good lovemaking music.” (Johnny, 48:36)

Overall Tone and Vibe

• Classic HMS: edgy, sometimes dark, always hilarious banter.
• Quick pivots between local Arizona weirdness, cultural critique, and fearless lampooning of sports, law, and romance.
• Insightful beneath the irreverence, especially on the dynamic between outrage culture, legal complexity, and the need to just lighten up.
• Extended musical segments showcase the hosts’ love for both good and intentionally cheesy tunes.

Key Timestamps

• 02:19 – 07:49: Zipps Raid deep dive
• 08:41 – 18:14: Gilbert Reddit crime
• 26:03 – 30:36: Pro Bowl rant
• 31:26 – 53:05: Songs for the bedroom & generational music ribbing

For the Uninitiated Listener

If you missed the episode, you get a little of everything: juicy hometown scandal, gallows humor, thinky bits on outrage and crime, open mockery of sporting excess, and 20+ minutes of music-list fun with full-throttle Dad jokes. The moral: Stay aware, don’t care — but always keep good music handy.