Holmberg’s Morning Sickness

Episode: 02-03-26 – Hot Releases - Muppet Show - Glitter And Gold - Lincoln Lawyer S4 - Winter Olympics - Lady Gaga - Marilyn Manson - Kid Rock - Sevendust
Date: February 3, 2026
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

Episode Overview

This lively episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness offers the crew’s signature irreverence and quick wit while highlighting the week’s “hot releases” in TV, streaming, and new music. The hosts riff on everything from classic song covers and Muppet nostalgia to the oddities of AI-generated music and the latest in rock. Conversation ranges from the return of the Winter Olympics to pop culture oddities, alongside typically candid commentary and humorous tangents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Remakes and Song Covers

• The crew opens mid-conversation joking about musical remakes, referencing “Planet Rock” by Afrika Bambaataa and others that outshone their originals.
• John critiques Bob Dylan's singing talent, comparing his We Are the World appearance unfavorably—

  "Bob Dylan doing things...it’s like a homeless guy yelling at you and you have your windows down at a stoplight. Just shut up." (03:33)

• Discussion expands into the idea that cover versions frequently surpass the originals—citing examples like Springsteen's vs. Manfred Mann's “Blinded by the Light.”

2. Streaming & TV Hot Releases

Winter Olympics 2026

• [05:17] The Winter Olympics opening ceremonies are coming Friday, with competitions following on ABC/Disney.

  "The big thing you really don’t need a trailer for is the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies Friday." – Dick Toledo (05:17)

• They riff on the upcoming ice dancing docuseries "Glitter and Gold" and its “sexy” portrayal of the sport:

  "If you’re a man by yourself...and you plop down and watch the ice dancing doc, you’re going to come out of that with a wiener in your hand." – John (07:19)

The Muppet Show Remake

• [05:29] Seth Rogen is behind a new Muppet Show.

  "I’ll say it right now. Don’t like the new Kermit voice." – John (05:39)

• The nostalgia factor is high, but the new voices earned skepticism.

"The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4

• [07:50] Season 4 debuts on Netflix. The crew debates the show’s appeal, with John unimpressed by the original movie.

  "I haven’t seen the show. Yeah, I didn’t like the movie." – John (08:13)

Chess Docuseries: "Queen of Chess"

• [08:24] Follows Judit Polgar, the legendary chess prodigy who broke gender barriers.

  "She started beating dudes in Russia. I couldn’t like that." – John (08:45)

• The show is compared (doubtfully) to “Queen’s Gambit.”

Other TV Jokes/Tangents

• The group pokes fun at Netflix content, joking about a fake show "Drying Paint":

  "Tonight on Netflix. Drying paint. 12 painters compete to see who can dry their paint the fastest." – John (09:10)

3. New & Notable Music Releases

Lady Gaga – “It’s a Neighborly Day (Mr. Rogers)”

• [11:43] John reacts with mock horror to Lady Gaga’s emotional cover of a Mr. Rogers classic.

  "Oh no, go get a butter knife. I’m gonna cut my wang off. Brady was playing this in the office the other day." – John (11:44)
  "Simplicity is the key. We don’t need it to be..." – John (12:12)
  "Can we just let that be what it is?" – Brady (12:14)

Marilyn Manson – “Unreal”

• [12:23] Newest single earns approval from the group.

  "Plastic halos, God and faith, manufactured guilt in bulk, everybody wants a savior that won’t ask them to look." – Manson (13:06)
  "I like this. I think tomorrow’s wake up song has been chosen." – John (13:22)

Kid Rock – “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” (Remake)

• [13:34] The crew is taken aback by this classic Motown cover.

  "Please tell me I’m not gonna turn this up and hear what I think I’m gonna hear." – John (13:36)
  "Is it bad that I like it? It’s Dunc." – John (14:44)

Sevendust – “Is This the Real You?”

• [15:53] John approves enthusiastically:

  "Yeah, so far. I’m a Sevendust fan again. I’m going through a thing with them right now." – John (15:54)

Bush – Unnamed New Rock

• [17:01] Discussing live performance and improvement:

  "Won me over last year when I went to the Bush concert...They were great." – John (17:06)

AI & Odd Musical Moments

• [18:38] Bizarre entries like "My Esser Gapes Tonight" and “Holy Diver” (soul version) display their fascination and comedic approach to genre crossover and AI-generated tracks.

4. Game Segment: N-Word or F-Word?

• [20:32] The hosts close the “Hot Releases” block with their trademark tongue-in-cheek music lyric guessing game, this time using a Daz Dillinger track featuring E-40 and Kurupt.

  "That's a very friendly, high powered N word he was giving." – John (21:09)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 03:33 | John Holmberg | "Bob Dylan doing things…it’s like a homeless guy yelling at you and you have your windows down at a stoplight. Just shut up." | | 05:39 | John Holmberg | "I’ll say it right now. Don’t like the new Kermit voice." | | 07:19 | John Holmberg | "If you’re a man by yourself...and you plop down and watch the ice dancing doc, you’re going to come out of that with a wiener in your hand." | | 11:44 | John Holmberg | "Oh no, go get a butter knife. I’m gonna cut my wang off. Brady was playing this in the office the other day." | | 13:22 | John Holmberg | "I like this. I think tomorrow’s wake up song has been chosen." (re: Marilyn Manson) | | 14:44 | John Holmberg | "Is it bad that I like it? It’s Dunc." (on Kid Rock) | | 15:54 | John Holmberg | "Yeah, so far. I’m a Sevendust fan again. I’m going through a thing with them right now." |

Highlight Timestamps

• [02:53] Song covers vs. originals debate
• [05:17] Streaming & TV releases rundown starts
• [05:39] Muppet Show reboot reactions
• [07:50] Lincoln Lawyer S4 hits Netflix
• [08:45] Chess docuseries and gender barriers
• [11:43] Lady Gaga’s emotional cover meltdown
• [12:23] Marilyn Manson single reviewed
• [13:34] Kid Rock’s “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” surprise
• [15:53] Sevendust gets their due
• [17:01] Bush’s new material and live show commentary
• [18:38] AI music and absurd song entries
• [20:32] “N-Word or F-Word?” game segment

Tone and Language

• The episode is packed with candid, off-the-cuff humor and the crew’s signature irreverent banter.
• Music and pop culture material are discussed with a blend of nostalgia, skepticism, and comic exaggeration.
• The hosts frequently riff off each other with jokes, asides, and playful mocking (especially John’s quick quips).

Summary

This “Hot Releases” edition of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness is an entertaining rundown of the week’s notable TV, streaming, and music drops. The crew skewers classic song remakes, shares sharp-tongued takes on remakes (like The Muppet Show, Lady Gaga, and Kid Rock), and peppers their review of new material from Marilyn Manson, Sevendust, and Bush with honest reactions. They also highlight the Winter Olympics, discuss quirky docuseries, and round things off with their irreverent “N-Word or F-Word” game. For listeners who enjoy a sarcastic, high-energy take on pop culture and music, this episode delivers laughs and opinions in equal measure.