02-04-25 - Entertainment Drill - TUE - List Of Top 15 Hair Metal Front Men

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Podcast Summary

Episode: Entertainment Drill - TUE - List Of Top 15 Hair Metal Front Men
Release Date: February 4, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogan, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Podcast: 98KUPD | Hubbard Radio

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1. Personal Anecdotes and Reflections

John Holmberg opens the episode with nostalgic stories from his youth, particularly focusing on his interactions with Stephanie Seymour. He shares a personal anecdote about unknowingly interacting with a minor, highlighting the inappropriateness of such relationships:

“I didn’t know that she was 14, 15 when I was a kid so it didn’t matter.”
— John Holmberg [00:35]

Holmberg expresses disapproval of modern generational behaviors, specifically criticizing Freya Sky:

“Freya Sky. It’s garbage.”
— John Holmberg [02:33]

2. Entertainment Drill Segment

John Holmberg transitions into the "Entertainment Drill" segment, sponsored by ReactDefense, where he shares his recent experience with tactical self-defense training.

a. ReactDefense Training Experience

Holmberg recounts attending a self-defense class that utilized innovative training tools, such as paddleball devices attached to participants' heads. He emphasizes the empowerment and preparedness gained from the training:

“I learned something at a gym that doesn’t happen ever. And I walked out of there with a situation that'll probably never happen to me. But I now have a plan.”
— John Holmberg [04:20]

He details the exercises and the realistic scenarios presented, highlighting the effectiveness of the training in boosting confidence and readiness:

“You feel so helpless... But you're not helpless at all.”
— John Holmberg [05:10]

b. Goonies Cast Reunion

The conversation shifts to the recent reunion of the Goonies cast. Brady Bogan excitedly reports on the event:

“Most of the Goonies cast reunited yesterday. No Corey 40 years later.”
— Brady Bogan [06:09]

Holmberg and Bogan discuss the attendees, including notable figures like Josh Brolin, Corey Feldman, and Chris Columbus. They express disappointment over the absence of Sean Astin:

“Sean Astin couldn’t make it or just ghosted.”
— John Holmberg [07:05]

3. Fashion Commentary: Jaden Smith's Hat

The hosts delve into a discussion about Jaden Smith's avant-garde fashion choices, specifically his designer hat from the brand Abode:

“It’s a design house called Abode, and you can buy one for yourself for $4,600.”
— Brady Bogan [07:15]

Holmberg criticizes the hat harshly, questioning its practicality and aesthetic appeal:

“You’ll be made fun of. It’s terribly stupid. You look like an idiot...”
— John Holmberg [07:22]

They humorously conclude that Jaden Smith’s fashion choices are widely panned:

“We all think Jaden Smith’s an asshole.”
— John Holmberg [07:38]

4. Stranger Things House Listing

Brady Bogan shares real estate news related to the popular series Stranger Things:

“The buyer's house from season four of Stranger Things is listed for $675,000. It's actually located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but the show takes place in California.”
— Brady Bogan [08:03]

He provides details about the property, noting its features:

“Four bedrooms, four bathrooms. Backyard pond. Oh, three levels, including a furnished basement.”
— Brady Bogan [08:14]

5. Top 15 Hair Metal Frontmen

The centerpiece of the episode is the discussion of Arizona's ultimate classic rock list: the Top 15 Hair Metal Frontmen.

Brady Bogan introduces the list, prompting a spirited debate among the hosts:

“Ultimate classic rock. The top 15 hair metal frontmen, if…”
— Brady Bogan [08:44]

John Holmberg kicks off the rankings with his opinions:

“David Lee Roth counts. Is he hair metal number two? Number two would probably be Bon Jovi.”
— John Holmberg [09:06]

They continue to debate the placements of various iconic figures:

• Sammy Hagar at #3:

  “Sammy Hager, number three.”
  — Brady Bogan [09:18]

• Joe Elliott at #4:

  “Joe Elliott, number four.”
  — Brady Bogan [09:20]

• Sebastian Bach at #5:

  “Sebastian Bach, number five.”
  — Brady Bogan [09:25]

Holmberg voices his opinions on the quality and impact of these frontmen and their bands:

“All the rest of those guys were arguably had good hits. Twisted Sister was just a joke.”
— John Holmberg [09:39]

The discussion highlights the diversity of opinions on what defines a top hair metal frontman, blending nostalgia with critical analysis.

6. Closing Remarks

As the episode wraps up, John Holmberg teases upcoming segments and encourages listener engagement:

“That's it for us. Larry's coming up next, and you guys get some You Fest tickets. If you're nice to him, he'll be nice to you.”
— John Holmberg [10:02]

He signs off with characteristic humor, maintaining the show's lively and engaging tone.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• John Holmberg on inappropriate relationships:

  “I didn’t know that she was 14, 15 when I was a kid so it didn’t matter.”
  [00:35]

• John Holmberg on self-defense training:

  “I learned something at a gym that doesn’t happen ever. But I now have a plan.”
  [04:20]

• Brady Bogan on Goonies reunion:

  “Most of the Goonies cast reunited yesterday. No Corey 40 years later.”
  [06:09]

• John Holmberg on Jaden Smith's hat:

  “You’ll be made fun of. It’s terribly stupid.”
  [07:22]

• Brady Bogan introducing hair metal list:

  “Ultimate classic rock. The top 15 hair metal frontmen, if…”
  [08:44]

• John Holmberg on finalizing the episode:

  “That's it for us. Larry's coming up next...”
  [10:02]

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This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness offers a blend of personal stories, entertainment industry insights, fashion critiques, real estate news, and a passionate debate on the greatest hair metal frontmen. The hosts' dynamic interactions and candid opinions provide an engaging listening experience for both regular listeners and newcomers.

Transcript

[Dick Toledo]

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[John Holmberg]

Still streaming Homberg's morning sickness online at 98kupd.com Ah, doesn't get much better than that one. That is 2007 just it kicked me right in the nuts when I saw when that came out. Great song. 18 years old. It's, it's, it's, it's not allowed to have sex with Freya Sky. It would be illegal for that song to ask Freya sky up. Stop sending that over here. I said, John, I think it's, it's only February, you know, but I think I've heard the quote of the year quote. I think my boner is confused. End quote. I knew it was. Can't do that stuff. I go back to when I was a kid and I found this out. What? Just four months ago, five months ago, that when what's that chick's name that was dating Axl Rose in the November Rain video? What was her. Oh, Stephanie Seymour. Stephanie Seymour. Yeah. When she was in my house in California. I didn't know that she was 14, 15. I was a kid so it didn't matter. But then her 42 year old boyfriend took her somewhere and they end up in Paris. Hello. Roman Palance. It worked out for everybody. Poway, California. Stephanie Seymour. I wish I, I wish I had pictures of myself in that legendary wolf howling at the mov moon half shirt and maroon op shorts with yellow and blue socks pulled up to my knees when she told me I look cute. The corduroy op shorts. Corduroy op shorts. And then I'm telling you, man, this was a, an ugly half shirt with a wolf on it. And Stephanie Seymour, you look cute. You're cute. And then every time she came over, I go put that back on. And then, and then. But I didn't know that she was interested in dudes born in the 50s. 40s at the time, early 40s.

[Brady Bogan]

That dude that Was dating her agent.

[John Holmberg]

That dude that was dating her. I'm not kidding. Right now. Is 89. It was 42 in 1981. 82.

[Brady Bogan]

So it was like torp rolled into your house.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. Oh my God. Holy smokes. Anyway, she's like, years are like 57 now. She's few years older than me. 56, I guess. Sitting in my house, they're staring at some 14 year old. They used to do this all the time. Can't do that anymore. Freya, Sky. It's garbage. Anyway, I digress. It's time now for the entertainment drill. It's brought to you by our [e-mail], the home of tactical black self defense training. Yesterday I was up there and I, I accidentally ordered six of those box bowling things. I don't know if you guys have seen that. Basically turns your head into paddle ball. Yeah, yeah. You strapped your. You strap the springy ball on your head and you punch it. And I, I meant to order one and I got six. I don't know how I could do that. How do you do this? I don't know. And so I got six. So you don't have to worry about.

[Brady Bogan]

Buying a large shopping cart.

[John Holmberg]

I bought them, I brought them to the gang up there. Oh, nice. And so yesterday it was just a bunch of highly trained, skilled trainers with paddle ball heads. And we're all punching at them. And of course, Josh just got great at it. My record was 16. Josh hit 32. And then I'm like, all right, I see what you're up to. And then I hit 32. But then it's, it's a. We have a blast up there. It's too much fun. These people are incredibly fun. And then you realize, all right, don't bring them toys. They'll get better than you in seconds. Bastards. But yeah, we had a great time yesterday. I did a lot of. You know what I learned yester that I'm scared to death of something new. And it was great to train on it was having a being laying down and having someone place a long gun in my head. There's defense for that. You feel so helpless. And then you get put through it and you're like, you're not helpless at all. Because they basically say, what would you do? Oh, no. You're just laying on your back with a gun at different angles. It's all different depending on where the guy comes up, comes up over the top of your head where it's at your forehead and he's behind you. If he's next to you. If he's in front of you, there's like a thousand different options. But you are not helpless. As helpless as you feel before. They say, all right, let's try this, this and this. And then as we were doing it, the really cool thing was going through a couple of the angles. Like, that's not going to work. Right. They worked out in front of me like a better plan. It's fluid based on its basis. So it's like it starts at the foundation and you're like, well, but it can move because this guy's going to move. It's not that traditional self defense where you go through the. This is what would happen if I stabbed you like this. It's like people move and they do weird stuff. It was incredible. Again, another thing, I've been doing this now for like six and a half years. Another thing yesterday where I walked away going, I learned something at a gym that doesn't happen ever. And I walked out of there with a situation that'll probably never happen to me. But I now have a plan. It feels good, you feel smarter, you feel better, you feel accomplished. And that's a good thing. A lot of times you go to the gym, you work out, you feel good. This is you walk out, you learn something. And you're also. I was sweating like a pig. So we had a great workout. Just. I can't explain it until you tell you do it. So get on up there and get your hands on training like I do. Reactdefense.com Price is unbeatable. 199 bucks for two months of training. And you are going to love everything they offer. All the classes and everything they do is on their schedule right [e-mail] hop on it. The home of Tactical Black Brady Entertainment.

[Brady Bogan]

Most of the Goonies cast reunited yesterday. No Corey 40 years later.

[John Holmberg]

Feldman go. Of course he did.

[Brady Bogan]

He did. K. Huquan was getting his footprints.

[John Holmberg]

Academy Award winner and in footprint.

[Brady Bogan]

Yeah, that's right. Josh Brolin was there. Jeff Cohen, Carrie Green, KG Kwan, Corey Feldman and Chris Columbus, writer.

[John Holmberg]

Check out the director. Chris Columbus. Yeah, Brolin looks great. Aston couldn't make it.

[Brady Bogan]

That's Jeff Cohen next to Brolin.

[John Holmberg]

I don't even know who that is.

[Brady Bogan]

That's Chunk.

[John Holmberg]

Chunk. Oh, that's Chunk. He's lost some weight. Feldman looks just so punchable. Josh Brolin.

[Brady Bogan]

Sean Astin couldn't make it or just ghosted.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, that's. Cast of Goonies showed up for that guy. Feldman was there.

[Brady Bogan]

That Castle Hat that Jaden Smith was wearing. Yeah, it's a wearable art piece.

[John Holmberg]

No, it's not. It's stupid.

[Brady Bogan]

It's a design house called Abode, and you can buy one for yourself for 4,600 bucks.

[John Holmberg]

You'll be made fun of. It's terribly stupid. You look like an idiot if you're dressing like. That's something your son should know right away before he goes to fashion school. If you're dressing like Jaden Smith, everybody thinks you're an asshole. That is the least liked human being.

[Dick Toledo]

He's pretty aware of that.

[John Holmberg]

Jaden, no. Okay, good. That he.

[Dick Toledo]

That he's an asshole.

[John Holmberg]

I don't know. I think we could unite on that. Democrats, Republicans, and everything else. Right. Let's just start with the baseline. We all think Jaden Smith's an asshole. Yeah. All right, good. We don't know why yet, but we just know looking at him, his mother and father bother us. But he's the real, like, spawn of evil, I think. Right. All right, now let's. Let's work out some bills here in Congress.

[Brady Bogan]

The buyer's house from season four of Stranger Things is listed for $675,000. It's actually located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but the show takes place in California.

[John Holmberg]

All right. Too much.

[Brady Bogan]

Four bedrooms, four bathrooms. Backyard pond. Oh, three levels, including a furnished basement.

[John Holmberg]

Backyard pond for Bill Murray's character.

[Brady Bogan]

The final Destination Bloodlines movie will be out. It's the sixth one. There's a kill in it. They've already are promoting a guy. Guy's nose ring and a ceiling fan.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, cool.

[Brady Bogan]

Comes out. I believe in May. May 16, they put a list together. Ultimate classic rock. The top 15 hair metal frontman, if.

[John Holmberg]

David Lee Roth counts. Is he hair metal number two? Number two. Number one would probably be Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi or Brett.

[Brady Bogan]

Michael surprised me, but it.

[John Holmberg]

No, no.

[Brady Bogan]

Axel Rose. Axel.

[John Holmberg]

Axel Rose. There you go. That's true. I don't count them as hair band either, but they are.

[Brady Bogan]

Sammy Hager, number three.

[John Holmberg]

I like. You say it like the slacks.

[Brady Bogan]

Joe Elliott, number four.

[Dick Toledo]

Remember lbj. Sammy Hager, Hager slacks.

[Brady Bogan]

And the Hager Brothers. Sebastian Bach, number five.

[John Holmberg]

Solid.

[Brady Bogan]

Now Jon Bon Jovi. Brett Michaels.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Brady Bogan]

Vince Neil.

[John Holmberg]

The basic Sebastian wasn't amazing.

[Brady Bogan]

Was number 10.

[John Holmberg]

Another good one. But their songs were terrible. All the rest of those guys were. Arguably had good hits. Twisted Sister was just a joke. But I did love D. Snider in Sex in the City. He was great.

[Brady Bogan]

Amazing.

[John Holmberg]

I had to think about that for a second. Forgot he wasn't that an old joke? But it's. It's. It holds true. And who.

[Brady Bogan]

When they do the side by sides.

[John Holmberg]

And some of those, they do it now. And you would bone D. First. That thing did not age well. But D. Snyder did. It's 1002. Let's get out of here. That's it for us. Larry's coming up next, and you guys get some you Fest tickets. If you're nice to him, he'll be nice to you. We'll see you tomorrow. Right here in the Morning Sickness. Solo, Arizona's most powerful rock radio station. He said fully erect.