Episode Overview

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This episode of "Holmberg's Morning Sickness" (February 2, 2026) is all about the latest entertainment news, pop culture debates, and lighthearted banter among the hosts. Key discussions include the naming of the next Fast & Furious movie, the continuing legacy and controversy around classic John Hughes films, reactions to increasing NHL ticket sales, celebrity relationship rumors, and a couple of quirky pop culture hot takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NHL Ticket Sales & The Influence of Streaming Series

• Brady brings up the marked rise in NHL ticket sales this year, citing a 24% increase over last year (02:39).
• Kevin Ray and the group humorously speculate whether an HBO/Netflix hockey series with LGBTQ themes is driving these solo or first-time buyer spikes:
  • “If they think that two dudes bf-ing constantly on a Netflix special is going to make me go, ‘Geez, you know, I haven't seen the Mammoth and Hurricanes play in a while. I better go get some tickets.’" – Kevin Ray (03:17)
• The group jokes about the lack of actual hockey in the series, calling it “95% porn… I could barely finish, so gay. Well, these guys… Please just turn the other one around so I can pretend better...” – Kevin Ray (03:58)
• Kevin Ray recommends the Canadian comedy “Shoresy” and "Letterkenny" for real hockey vibes (04:15).

2. Fast & Furious 11’s New Title and Movie Franchise Fatigue

• Brady announces the title of the next film: Fast Forever – the eleventh in the Fast & Furious franchise (04:27).
• The group debates which installment was the last "good" one:
  • “Last good one was Fast Five.” – Zach (05:04)
  • “I think the last good one was Tokyo Drift. Nobody likes it. It's underrated.” – Kevin Ray (05:13)
• They laugh about the franchise’s growing absurdity, referencing the space scene: “They jumped back to Earth from outer space in a Camaro.” – Kevin Ray (05:00)

3. Celebrity Dating Gossip – Kardashian Connections

• Brady reports on rumors that Kim Kardashian is now dating F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, who previously dated Kendall Jenner (05:23).
• Kevin Ray and Zach prod the implications of dating siblings in high-profile families:
  • “What, you bang a sister and then a few years later, bang the other one?... You’d never like, come back to the family and go, I’m back, but I’m with this one.” – Kevin Ray (05:32)
  • “We missed you when you were boning my other daughter. We never thought we’d see you again.” – Kevin Ray (05:48)

4. Elon Musk’s Critique of 'The Odyssey' Film Casting

• Brady notes that Elon Musk criticized the casting of a Black actress as Helen of Troy in Matt Damon’s upcoming Odyssey film (06:02).
• Kevin Ray's take: “He’s (Elon) basically saying, no way a Black girl would have this, and that's because he's South African and they're racist.” (06:37)
• Debate on Helen of Troy’s historicity and depiction in the Iliad follows (06:21–06:45).

5. Remaking John Hughes Films – Molly Ringwald’s Stand

• The hosts discuss Molly Ringwald’s recent statements rejecting remakes of John Hughes’ iconic 80s teen films (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, etc.) (06:45).
• Brady and Kevin Ray speculate about aspects that wouldn’t be tolerated today:
  • “He puts his face in her skirt.” – Brett Vesely (07:11)
  • “I think people would be like, ‘You can't do that.’ ...I think Breakfast Club’s, I don’t know.” – Kevin Ray (07:19)
• They highlight problematic scenes from Sixteen Candles: “Oh, and then the rape scene of the prom queen in the car.” – Kevin Ray (07:56)
  • “Did I like it?” – Announcer mocking the questionable dialogue (08:00)

6. Music Rights – Deftones Sell Their Catalog

• Brady reports Deftones have sold most of their music rights to Warner Music Group for $41–75 million (08:09).
• Reaction: “Deftones. That’s pretty good.” – Kevin Ray (08:23)

7. Bill Belichick’s Young Girlfriend & Hall of Fame Rumors

• Brady brings up Bill Belichick’s much-younger girlfriend throwing a big bash during the Football Hall of Fame induction, which Belichick wasn’t selected for (08:36).
• Group discussion revolves around May-December romances and public perceptions:
  • "He's everyone's idol. No one's allowed to say so, but everybody's like, he's eating wheels of Puhl. ...He does not care, and I am living the happiest I've ever been." – Kevin Ray (09:48)
  • Jokes about the awkwardness at gatherings with such an age gap, and sympathetic takes on Belichick’s happiness (09:54–10:36)

8. Local Event Announcements & Light Banter (11:25)

• Announcements for U Fest (Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Dorothy) and the big Super Bowl party at Copper Blues, with prize details (11:25–12:56).
• Group signs off with birthday wishes to Brady and a final round of jokes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On hockey ticket sales and gay agenda (03:17):

  "If they think that two dudes bf-ing constantly on a Netflix special is going to make me go, ‘Geez, you know, I haven't seen the Mammoth and Hurricanes play in a while. I better go get some tickets.’"
  — Kevin Ray

• On the Fast franchise’s absurdity (05:00):

  "They jumped back to Earth from outer space in a Camaro. Yeah."
  — Kevin Ray

• On redoing John Hughes films and cancel culture (07:11):

  “He puts his face in her skirt.”
  — Brett Vesely

  “I think people would be like, ‘You can't do that.’ ...I think Breakfast Club’s, I don’t know.”
  — Kevin Ray

• On Belichick’s dating life (09:48):

  "He's everyone's idol. No one's allowed to say so, but everybody's like, he's eating wheels of Puhl. ...He does not care, and I am living the happiest I've ever been."
  — Kevin Ray

Timestamps of Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------|---------------| | NHL ticket sales & streaming impact | 02:39 – 04:27 | | Fast & Furious 11 title & debate | 04:27 – 05:23 | | Kardashian/Hamilton dating rumors | 05:23 – 06:02 | | Elon Musk & 'Odyssey' casting | 06:02 – 06:45 | | John Hughes films/cancel culture | 06:45 – 08:09 | | Deftones sell music catalog | 08:09 – 08:31 | | Belichick & Hall of Fame rumors | 08:31 – 11:10 | | Local events & sign-off banter | 11:25 – 12:56 |

Tone and Final Remarks

The tone was sarcastic, irreverent, and lively, with regular joke-cracking and friendly digs at each other and pop culture at large. In-jokes, bold humor, and some edgy commentary characterized the conversational flow, keeping with Holmberg's Morning Sickness's "question and disturb" ethos.

Perfect for listeners who enjoy rowdy banter and a skewering take on the week's entertainment headlines.