01-28-25 - Entertainment Drill - TUE - List Of Most Valuable Band T-Shirts

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: Entertainment Drill - List of Most Valuable Band T-Shirts
Release Date: January 28, 2025
Host/Authors: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Platform: 98 KUPD | Hubbard Radio

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1. Local News Coverage and the Role of Radio vs. Television

The episode kicks off with a dynamic conversation about the evolving landscape of local news, contrasting the traditional television approach with the interactive nature of radio. John Holmberg leads the discussion, critiquing how television news tends to be more about delivering information without fostering community interaction.

John Holmberg ([00:52]): "Radio's a little different... Our job is to interact with the masses. Theirs isn't. It's to deliver information."

Brady Bogen and Bret Vesely support this viewpoint, emphasizing the importance of engaging listeners directly rather than passively consuming news. They argue that radio has the unique advantage of creating a dialogue with the audience, making the news more relatable and immediate.

Brady Bogen ([01:37]): "They try to guilt you into it too. We know there are things that affect your life, right? Send it to us. Send it to us and we'll research it."

This segment highlights Holmberg's Morning Sickness' commitment to not just broadcasting information but also fostering a sense of community and interaction among listeners.

2. Celebrity Gossip: The Blake Lively and Justin Baldini Controversy

Transitioning from local news, the hosts delve into the latest celebrity gossip surrounding Blake Lively and her husband, Justin Baldini. The conversation centers on accusations made by chef Rossella Rago, who alleges that Blake Lively was difficult to work with on the set of "Gossip Girl."

Unknown Host ([03:52]): "Blake Lively is horrendous to work with and she's throwing Justin under the bus because she's used to being adored."

John Holmberg reacts with sarcasm, questioning the validity and public interest in these allegations.

John Holmberg ([04:16]): "That's hot."

The discussion evolves into a broader commentary on the nature of celebrity scandals and media coverage, comparing the situation to high-profile cases like Amber Heard and Johnny Depp.

John Holmberg ([05:32]): "Now, once there was a joke that someone walked in on her breastfeeding... But no one's seen it, and so no one don't care to see it."

Bret Vesely and Brady Bogen weigh in, debating the impact of such controversies on public perception and the entertainment industry.

Brady Bogen ([07:34]): "But nobody cares because I don't think a lot of people care or know who Blake Lively is outside of being Ryan Reynolds' wife."

3. The Market for Valuable Band T-Shirts

Shifting gears, the podcast explores the niche market of valuable band t-shirts, particularly those from the 1990s and early 2000s. The hosts discuss the factors that contribute to the high valuations of these vintage items, including rarity, condition, and the band's cultural impact.

John Holmberg ([10:11]): "It's not the band. V E A N N E D. Yeah. Like rock bands."

They identify top earners in this market, citing bands like Nirvana, Metallica, and Iron Maiden. The conversation delves into specific examples, such as Nirvana's OG concert shirts averaging $279 and Bjork's rare shirts selling for up to $1,800.

Unknown Host ([11:42]): "Hang on to your Benny Mardonis."

John Holmberg humorously shares his personal connection to vintage t-shirts.

John Holmberg ([12:03]): "And that stash right now... My Benny Mardona's with my porn stache."

Brady Bogen provides insight into market trends, noting that limited tour appearances and unique designs significantly boost a t-shirt's value.

Brady Bogen ([11:03]): "Maybe because they didn't do that many shows."

This segment underscores the passion of fans and collectors in preserving and valuing these pieces of music history.

4. Community Engagement: Holmberg Bound Beer Release

In the final segment, the hosts promote a community event at Four Peaks in Tempe featuring the release of "Holmberg Bound" beer. This initiative supports the Humane Society, indicating that every pint sold contributes to feeding pets in need.

John Holmberg ([12:19]): "Every time you take a sip, you're actually feeding a puppy or a cat or something that the Humane Society needs."

The promotion emphasizes the blend of entertainment and philanthropy, encouraging listeners to participate and support a worthwhile cause while enjoying their favorite local brew.

John Holmberg ([12:19]): "That's tomorrow. I might wear that tonight. My Benny Mardoona's with my porn stache."

This event highlights the show's dedication to community involvement and supporting local charities.

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully balances local news commentary, celebrity gossip, niche market insights, and community engagement. John Holmberg and his team deliver a rich and engaging discussion that not only entertains but also informs and connects with listeners on multiple levels. Whether dissecting the latest in pop culture or exploring the value behind vintage memorabilia, the show ensures a comprehensive and enjoyable listening experience for everyone tuning in.

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Notable Quotes:

• John Holmberg ([00:52]): "Radio's a little different... Our job is to interact with the masses. The theirs isn't. It's to deliver information."
• Unknown Host ([03:52]): "Blake Lively is horrendous to work with and she's throwing Justin under the bus because she's used to being adored."
• John Holmberg ([04:16]): "That's hot."
• John Holmberg ([05:32]): "Now, once there was a joke that someone walked in on her breastfeeding... But no one's seen it, and so no one don't care to see it."
• Brady Bogen ([11:03]): "Maybe because they didn't do that many shows."
• John Holmberg ([12:19]): "Every time you take a sip, you're actually feeding a puppy or a cat or something that the Humane Society needs."

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Stay Tuned: For more engaging discussions and entertainment, tune in to Holmberg's Morning Sickness on 98 KUPD weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM, available on 97.9 FM, the 98 KUPD app, or www.98kupd.com.

Transcript

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[Unknown]

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[John]

God dang. 20 the jingle.

[Dick Toledo]

Did you approve that?

[John]

Oh, I didn't. Did I not only approve it, I've encouraged it wildly. Guys, is John making fun of the local news for making viewers do the work? Like he hasn't used us for that. Fireside chats anyone? Please don't bring that back by the way. Rather hear Toledo on the air or Brady researching by looking things up. He makes a good Tom makes a good point. Radio's a little different. They used to have like everyday people getting full on salaries to do camera jobs. They don't even have those. You do it. You send us your like they for a while. They're like you send us a story. I'm like, well that's the whole point of your job. Our job is to interact with the masses. Theirs isn't. It's to deliver information.

[Brady]

They try to guilt you into it too. We know there are things that affect your life, right? Send it to us. Send it to us and we'll research it.

[John]

We'll just read over it.

[Unknown]

It's like Springer. They used to ask people to send in their oh yeah, it always be.

[John]

Terrible whatever you're doing that's awful. We'll take a look at that. But that was the purpose of his job. Purpose of the news was never to say, why don't you tell us a news story?

[Brady]

Are you a victim of a pedophilic clown?

[John]

Never once should Mark Curtis ever said what stories do you know like that's not why I'm watching. I don't want the interaction of other people. I want you to tell me what happened. Mark probably hates it so I've done two stories. Well, you guys just going to sit there and watch all night? You do a story. That's what we're watching you for anyway. It's time for the entertainment drill. It's brought to you by our [e-mail] the home of tactical black self defense training. If you want to get involved in that, the price is simply the best you can ever find with personal training anywhere. I dare you to beat it. Now you can find prices that are like $3. You can be a member of the gym. You're not getting any personal training. You're on your own. And usually the gym is weird. This place will teach you things you have never even known.

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[Unknown]

Blake Lively is going through it with Justin Baldini. Now, there's another person that has stepped out, and it's not a big Blake Lively fan. It's chef Rossella Rago, who worked behind the scenes on Gossip Girl. She said Blake was horrendous to work with and she's throwing Justin under the bus because she's used to being adored. She says she would burp and fart in the middle of the set.

[John]

That's hot.

[Unknown]

Act like we were lucky to be smelling her farts.

[John]

I don't think that that's just your opinion.

[Unknown]

She was very unpleasant to work with. I just don't know how else to say it. I'm going to a attest that Blake Lively is horrendous.

[John]

Wow.

[Unknown]

I'm sorry to burst your bubble. She was a nepo baby, and when she was 19, the whole world was blowing smoke up her butt.

[Brady]

She's a nepo baby.

[John]

Who's her parents?

[Unknown]

Yeah, I guess her dad was in show business. A director and actor. Her brother is an actor.

[John]

He is. And if you haven't heard of him, it's not helping.

[Unknown]

Yeah. You know, her mom was an agent. That's something.

[John]

Maybe that's a thing. But this has to be the most controversy in news over a movie no one's seen ever. Like, no one cares to see. It hasn't piqued anybody's curiosity to say, what's this movie? You know, it's not drummed up fake publicity for a movie because they're not doing anything to make you want to see it more. It's like, oh, well, you know, after.

[Unknown]

Seeing what happened yesterday, they're asking Baldini. You know, it's in court. So now they have to. Blake and Ryan have to give their. Their text messages to the court. Oh, so it'll be like a. Amber heard Johnny Depp.

[John]

He's been totally releasing.

[Unknown]

Joking him back, back and forth about.

[John]

Well, in the one he released, which was a video memo or a audio memo that he sent to her, it was a big, long apology. And at the end, he said, I've been bothering the whole time. You got kids all over. You probably have one of them hanging off your boob right now, feeding it. And in court, that'll play real ugly. Yeah, but once, evidently, there was a joke that was running around that somebody walked in on her breastfeeding. So you can't have jokes anymore. When you get. But, I mean, they're like, that leads to the sexual harassment toxicity of the. I'm like, does it? Or is it just. Can we pull the stick out of her ass and realize maybe the guy just told a joke he didn't like and you weren't there, so it didn't matter. This is again, this movie. What's it called? Just the One of Us or something. It starts with us, it ends with us. It ends with us with us. No one's seen it, and so no one don't care to see it. Yeah, they keep trying to drum up this thing that Blake Lively and this guy are in a fight and no one cares. Like, it's not even that interesting until someone takes it. We've Learned this about America. Until someone takes a. On someone else's bed, we're not getting involved in any more of these dramas. But when Amber Heard pooped on Johnny Depp's bed and it became court fodder. And then Paul Bettany, who I didn't even know was friends with Johnny Depp, was talking about burning her to a crisp and then raping the corpse. Now you got something. Now you're. Now you're like, what's going on in the depth trial?

[Unknown]

This one and him just being cool. Yes, I did.

[John]

I did. Did you say you would rape the corpse after you burned it? Yes, I did. God damn it. The jury finds you cool. Guilty as charged.

[Unknown]

Amy Schumer and Madonna went to the Comedy Cellar in New York.

Don't need any more than that.

[John]

That's it.

[Unknown]

Amy introduced Madonna. Madonna did 30 minutes stand up.

[John]

No kidding.

[Unknown]

Yeah. Could we be seeing more?

[John]

I'd watch that to see what that's about.

[Brady]

Just to clarify, so you know, the budget of that film was 25 million. It's made 351 million worldwide. You know, it's done well, so.

[John]

But nobody.

[Brady]

No, I agree.

[Dick Toledo]

But how does does it get those.

[Brady]

Kind of numbers when nobody I know is watching it either?

[John]

It's worldwide. So, I mean, you got a lot of like, art house people everywhere. New York saw it. Yeah, like art house people saw it. Okay. And the budget was 25. 350 million. Isn't that great big anymore. It's good, but it's, you know, for.

[Unknown]

A 25 million dollar budget for the budget.

[Brady]

Doubled its budget on opening weekend to meet 50 million.

[John]

And it did really well. And it's supposed to be good, but nobody cares because I don't think a lot of people care or know who Blake Lively is outside of being Ryan Reynolds wife.

[Brady]

It's women and women that watch Gossip Girl. Like my wife.

[John]

So that could be just Gossip Girl thing. Yeah.

[Unknown]

The guy who played Lurch in the 90s. Adams family.

[John]

Ted Stroikin. Wait. Oh, in the movies?

[Unknown]

In the movies.

[John]

TV show.

[Unknown]

He lost everything in the fire in la. His home. So he's asking for clothes to be donated. He's 7ft.

[John]

He's 11ft tall.

[Unknown]

So someone from the NBA, Kareem.

[John]

And get half his clothes. Call Shaq. Yeah, I don't think he wants Shaq's clothes. Oh, Jesus. That's a picture of him now.

[Unknown]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Oh, my God.

[John]

He looks like gigantic chemo me. Yeah, he does.

[Unknown]

He'd literally have zero in that room.

[Brady]

Of a thousand broads Seven foot four.

[John]

No, Seven foot four. Everyone would run.

[Unknown]

Roseanne's working on a new show.

[John]

He looks like Snape. Yeah. Yeah.

[Brady]

From Harry Potter.

[John]

Yeah.

[Unknown]

Roseanne says her new show is a cross between the original Roseanne show and the Sopranos. It's about a small town. A small town farmer in Alabama who dabbles in growing and selling marijuana and magic mushrooms. She and her family are also saving the United States from drug gangs in China.

[John]

Yep. Totally adds up.

[Unknown]

She says it's silly and out there.

Think of her.

[John]

It's the Rosanos.

[Unknown]

It's very offensive. The ideas on it. There'll be a lot of swearing. They save America with guns. The Bible and petty crime and alcoholism on Fox News. It's not bad. It's kind of like a Coen Brothers thing. Says doesn't have a home yet. If Hollywood doesn't buy it, I'm just going to make it myself.

[John]

So she's written it all by herself and done this from the Fargo type comedy though.

[Unknown]

Right? Okay.

[Dick Toledo]

She got that much Roseanne money.

[John]

She's loaded. You think she's got a ton of money. Yeah.

[Unknown]

Then someone did a study on band T shirts to see the most valuable shirts. Like.

[John]

Yeah, not the. Not the band. V E A N N E D. Yeah. Like rock band.

[Unknown]

The faded shirts that you have from the 90s. The top earner.

[John]

Iron Maiden, Metallica, Nirvana.

[Unknown]

Metallica's up there. But Nirvana averages $279 if it's an OG concert. Yeah. Yep. Red Hot Chili Peppers were two.

[Brady]

Really?

[Unknown]

241 bucks. Earth Wind and Fire three.

I've never seen one of those.

[Brady]

Because Earth bought them all.

[John]

I was gonna say there's an Earth, Wind and Fire concert shirt. I guess we gotta go to the Boom boom.

[Unknown]

Kidding, man.

Outcast 4, 225. Guns N Roses, Green Day, Paul McCartney.

[John]

Any specific tour? Because it can't. Because.

[Unknown]

No. Well, basically anything. If you have anything from the 90s. But even now, the 2000, early 2000.

[Brady]

Maybe because they didn't do that many shows.

[John]

It was like 20.

[Unknown]

Yeah.

[John]

So it's maybe the.

[Unknown]

The rare possibility the most expensive Grateful Dead has the highest valued shirt.

[John]

Yuck.

[Unknown]

It sells for 2,750 bucks. It's from 1994.

Weed is a hell of a drug.

[John]

No kidding.

[Dick Toledo]

That's a Touch of Gray tour, isn't it? Isn't that Touch of Gray?

[Brady]

Maybe that's.

[Unknown]

I would have to.

[Brady]

For a touch of Gray. Yeah.

[Unknown]

And then it's followed by a long sleeve nirvana shirt at $2,000 in utero tour Bjork sold one for 18.

[John]

Well, that again. You bought a Bjork shirt. It's rare.

[Unknown]

Hang on to your Benny Mardonis.

[John]

Although that's a copy. It's. And by the way, I never sell it.

[Unknown]

Get in an original.

[John]

It's got the lyrics on the front. The shirt says she's just 16 years old. To start the shirt and then just plasters Benny's name over the lyrics. One of my favorite shirts I have.

[Unknown]

And that stash right now.

[John]

Oh, man, I gotta start wearing that a lot. You're right. That's going on tomorrow. That's tomorrow. I might wear that tonight. My Benny Mardona's with my porn stache.

[Unknown]

And we'll be off the next day because you'll be arrested.

[John]

Well, you know, good story. It's a good story. That's it for us. It's 10:12. Larry's coming up next. Tonight we're heading over to Four Peaks for the release, the fi. The official super release of the glorious Holmberg Bound. The beer that is waiting on you is tonight over there at Four Peaks and Tempe. Six to eight o'clock. We'll be out there. And it's all for our friends at the Humane Society who will also be out there. So every time you take a sip, you're actually feeding a puppy or a cat or something that the Humane Society needs or you're helping out. Every time you get a pint there. And they're available on tap and now in the bottles, if you order. There's still some bottles left as I was emailed this morning. You can go to 98kupd.com and get your six pack there. Hop in on that deal and we'll see you tonight when you come pick them up. That's it for us. Larry's coming up next. Have yourselves a great Tuesday. We'll see you tomorrow on the morning sickness.

[Brady]

Oh, it's not we. It's pretty cool, actually. No membership fee.

[John]

I have heard enough of this.