Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness – February 5, 2026

Episode Title:
02-05-26 - BR - THU - It's Natl Fart Day And Fun Facts On Smithsonian And Mustard - Former Employee Breaks Into Little Caesars And Starts Selling Pizzas - Olive Garden Employee Dies Sticking Head In Fryer

Hosts:
John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a lively, irreverent mix of bizarre news stories, oddball historical tidbits, and the hosts’ signature comedic takes. Spanning topics like National Fart Day celebrations, AI's impact on music and film, a Little Caesars break-in with a twist, and an Olive Garden tragedy, the crew delivers laughs, dark humor, and social commentary at Arizona’s top morning show pace.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Rise of AI in Music, Movies, and Law (00:55–06:32)

• AI-Generated Media:
  Holmberg reflects on a listener’s disillusionment after discovering a “Marilyn Manson” song he liked was AI-generated, not real.
• AI in Everyday Life:
  Holmberg details using ChatGPT for legal advice—finding it surprisingly accurate and cost-saving:

  "I have one sheets that [it] wrote out to help me discuss the topic easier … you just go, I don't understand this. Give it to me in layman's terms, hit me with … and two and a half years ago didn't even exist." (02:13)

• Societal Fears:
  The conversation humorously spirals into “Alex Jones” territory, joking about AI as a replacement for God, referencing conspiracy theories and philosophical musings.
• Quote:

  "Wait till they write a movie with no real stars. Wait till they do a podcast … And now it's writing songs. We're done." – Holmberg (02:11)

2. National Fart Day and Odd Fun Facts (08:01–10:23)

• Celebration of the Day:
  Brady announces it’s both National Shower with a Friend Day and National Fart Day.
• Fun Fact Blitz:
  • Charles de Gaulle was nicknamed "the Great Asparagus."
  • The man who started the Smithsonian never visited America.
  • French’s mustard was British-owned until 2017.
  • West Coast vs. East Coast butter stick shapes are different due to historical butter presses.
• Quote:

  "You can't lead with it. Only time farts are funny is when they're unexpected. If you come in and fart on me, it's not funny." – Holmberg (08:28)

3. Crime Stories: Little Caesars & Olive Garden (10:25–18:00)

Little Caesars Break-In (10:25–15:22)

• Story:
  An ex-employee broke into a closed Little Caesars, made and sold pizzas, pocketing the cash. He got caught only after returning to repeat the stunt and fighting with a present employee.
• Discussion:
  The gang guesses his appearance (“weedy white guy,” “Southern Jeff Spicoli”)—are shocked to find he’s Black.
• Quote:

  "We thought a shift started, man." – (15:22, on why the man might have been working at midnight)

Olive Garden Tragedy (16:41–18:19)

• Story:
  An employee in Williamsport, PA, committed suicide by diving headfirst into a commercial fryer; survived initially but died later in the hospital.
• Discussion:
  The crew discusses the horror, pain, and compares fryer burns to other notorious injuries.

4. More Curious Headlines (19:07–22:56)

• ED Honey Recall:
  Honey in Virginia recalled for containing Cialis’s active ingredient—touted for energy but included undisclosed side effects.

• 150-Year-Old Booze Discovery:
  Archaeologists uncover a full bottle from the 1870s in Utah; experts taste it and report fruit and “age” notes.

• NFL Stadium World Record:
  Brian Fowler attends 56 NFL games in one season, sets stadium-visiting record.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On AI and the Future:

  "In our never-ending quest to understand where we came from, we will create our creator." – Holmberg (05:01)

• On Fart Humor:

  "Only time farts are funny when they're unexpected. If you come in and fart on me, it's not funny." – Holmberg (08:28)

• On Elevators:

  "Isn't it shocking how much we trust elevators?" – Holmberg (31:38)

• A Classic:

  "Brady the Pooh is gonna... When the podcast really gets rolling. Breathe the Pooh." – Holmberg (24:37)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• AI Discussion / Society’s Future: 00:55–06:32
• National Fart Day & Fun Facts: 08:01–10:23
• Little Caesars Break-In: 10:25–15:22
• Olive Garden Fryer Incident: 16:41–18:19
• ED Honey Recall: 19:07–20:16
• Utah Booze Discovery: 20:38–21:53
• NFL Stadium Record: 22:03–22:53
• Radiovids & More Oddity: 24:19–34:16

Radio Videos & Visual Oddities (24:19–34:16)

A hallmark of Brady’s segment, the crew narrates and reacts to odd, often cringe-worthy viral clips:

• Fights (including a one-legged man in a wheelchair winning a brawl)
• A woman farting directly into another woman’s face for National Fart Day (33:04)
• Dangerous elevator mishaps and more

Tone & Style

The show is fast, unapologetically irreverent, and fiercely funny, with constant ribbing among hosts. Even dark stories are delivered with a satirical, shock-comedy edge, while audience banter and the hosts’ authentic reactions keep the pace lively and unpredictable.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This episode typifies Holmberg’s Morning Sickness: an energetic burst of news weirdness, random facts, and raw humor. Whether discussing AI fears, bodily humor holidays, or truly bizarre news stories, the hosts keep things both relatable and outrageous—making this a perfect distillation of the show’s anything-goes spirit.