Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (Fri, Jan 30, 2026)

Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness features the crew—John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo—diving into the latest entertainment news, quirky trends, and the upcoming Sigfried and Roy movie on AppleTV. The group discusses Kim Kardashian’s wild teenage adventure, a new Netflix dating show with a broad age range, new music genres like "Cigarette Mom Rock" and "Divorced Dad Rock," and shares their often irreverent, comedic takes on pop culture’s happenings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Kim Kardashian's Teenage NYC Story

• (02:59–03:55)
  • Brady recounts Kim Kardashian's story: at 17, she found herself alone at a NYC party with no cab fare. Wesley Snipes offered to take her for breakfast and gave her a life lecture, which she credits with helping her out of a dangerous situation.
  • The crew riff humorously, with playful speculation about what really happened between Kim and Wesley Snipes.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg (mocking): "Saved my life, made me a billionaire. And then I blew him. Because I like it." (03:48)

New Netflix Show: Age of Attraction

• (04:04–05:15)
  • Discussion about Netflix's "Age of Attraction," a dating show where contestants' ages (ranging 22–59) are hidden from each other.
  • The team jokes about the concept, questioning the boundaries and describing the show as "Pedophile Island" and "the Jeffrey Epstein game show"—riffing on the potential for awkward or inappropriate age pairings.
  • The segment delves into society's double standards on age gaps, especially older women with younger men.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg: "Who cares how old they are? Yeah, it's called If There's Grass on the Field, the table." (04:17)
    • "Although it can be pretty creepy if you're a dude dating a 70 year old lady. It's also fetishy." (04:44)

New Movie Releases & Trailers

• (05:15–06:27)
  • Upcoming movies: "Send Help" (Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien), "Shelter" (Jason Statham).
  • Jason Statham "calls in" with a comic impression, touting his film’s formula of car chases and former British spy action.
  • Discussion of the film "Melania"—a documentary focused on the 20 days before a (fictionalized) second Trump inauguration, with a side debate about theatrical releases and Trump as a documentary subject with "background blowjob" jokes.

Siegfried & Roy AppleTV Docuseries

• (06:51–08:53)
  • The group reacts to news of an upcoming AppleTV series "Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy," starring Jude Law and Andrew Garfield, featuring CGI tigers.
  • Nostalgia-laced conversation about the magicians’ Vegas legacy, their "compound," and how their personal lives were shrouded in secrecy and illusions.
  • The infamous tiger attack is referenced with the expected irreverent humor.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg: "We weren't sure they would talk about women. Sometimes we're like, all right, they're players. We had no idea that those two were gay." (07:43)
    • "White tigers are gay. Like, if you saw a white tiger in there..." (08:23)

New Music Trends: "Cigarette Mom Rock" & "Divorced Dad Rock"

• (08:53–09:40)
  • Introduction of two satirical genre labels circulating on TikTok/Spotify:
    • Cigarette Mom Rock: Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge, Tracy Chapman, Indigo Girls, Pink.
      • Described as reminiscent of Lilith Fair ("Yuck," groans Holmberg).
    • Divorced Dad Rock: Nickelback, Creed, mid-2000s post-grunge ("Butt Rock").
  • The group wonders about the overlap and cultural meaning of these genres.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg: "So you think a divorced Cigarette Mom? Rock leans into Creed after his ‘With Arms Wide Open’?"

Guns N' Roses News & Nostalgia

• (09:48–10:52)
  • Slash announces new Guns N' Roses material won’t include old "Chinese Democracy" leftovers, but release date is unknown.
  • The hosts are skeptical, joking they'd rather just see the band play the hits than more new material.
  • Comparison to the hype and disappointment of "Chinese Democracy", with an exchange about the album not being worth a 15-year wait.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg: "I could have come up with an album in 15 years. I could learn to play all the instruments." (10:46)

Mock Review: "Happy Gilmore 2"

• (10:52–11:28)
  • Sarcastic review of a fake "Happy Gilmore 2," lamenting ludicrous plot holes ("wife dies from a golf ball; next scene, he's hitting more golf balls around people").
  • The crew riffs on Adam Sandler movies and the absurdity of sequelization.

Super Bowl Halftime Show

• (11:38–11:48)
  • Preview of the upcoming Bad Bunny halftime performance.
  • Commentary on older rock fans’ complaints about new artists being chosen over classic rock bands like AC/DC and Metallica.
  • Notable quote:
    • Holmberg: "A lot of 50 year old dudes are about to erupt. Why isn't AC DC doing the halftime show? God damn it." (11:42)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On dating show age gaps:
  • Holmberg: "Although it can be pretty creepy if you're a dude dating a 70 year old lady. It's also fetishy." (04:44)
• On the Las Vegas illusionists:
  • Holmberg: "We had no idea that those two were gay." (07:43)
  • Holmberg: "White tigers are gay. Like, if you saw a white tiger in there…" (08:23)
• On music trends:
  • Holmberg: "So you think a divorced Cigarette Mom? Rock leans into Creed after his ‘With Arms Wide Open’?" (09:34)
• On Guns 'n Roses delays:
  • Holmberg: "You expected... an Opus Magnum and it was okay." (10:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------|-------------| | Kim Kardashian/Wesley Snipes Story | 02:59–03:55 | | Netflix's "Age of Attraction" Dating Show | 04:04–05:15 | | Weekend Movie Releases, Melania film | 05:15–06:27 | | Siegfried & Roy Docuseries (AppleTV) | 06:51–08:53 | | New Music Genres ("Cigarette Mom"/"Divorced Dad" Rock) | 08:53–09:40 | | Guns N' Roses: New Album News, Nostalgia | 09:48–10:52 | | Fake "Happy Gilmore 2" Review | 10:52–11:28 | | Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show | 11:38–11:48 |

Tone and Style

The hosts maintain their signature irreverent, sardonic humor throughout, poking fun at celebrities, pop culture phenomena, and themselves. The conversation is quick-moving, at times veering into off-color or satirical territory, and is filled with pop culture references and light-hearted cynicism.

This summary captures the episode’s comedic commentary, cultural insights, and the group’s unique perspective on entertainment news, perfect for listeners who want the highlights with all the laughs and sass included.