Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: 02-11-26 - BR - WED
Date: February 11, 2026
Theme: Human Auction, Weird Laws, Puns, Science Innovations, and Viral Videos

Overview

In this energetic and irreverent episode, John Holmberg and his co-hosts (Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo) riff on everything from a tongue-in-cheek “human auction” for Valentine’s Day, quirky U.S. laws about roadkill, science’s latest in smart underwear, to viral video reactions and the ever-divisive debate about puns. As always, the gang's tone is playful, occasionally crass, and sharply observational—a blend aimed to entertain, unsettle, and provoke giggles.

Key Discussion Points

1. The "Human Auction" for Valentine’s Day

[01:17 – 03:56, 05:46 – 06:26]

• The team jokes about hosting a radio “auction” to set up a woman named Sarah with a listener for Valentine's Day.
• Holmberg frames the segment facetiously as “human trafficking” on-air (“No, totally. I don't think you're allowed to do it to like Human Traffic live on the air. We're doing it; this podcast, Human Traffics its listeners, if they ask.” - John Holmberg, 01:45).
• The crew jokes about first rights of refusal and references listeners like Winston in the “bidding.” Playful banter emerges around dating preferences and snow analogies (white/black women jokes).

2. Fun Facts & Roadkill Laws

[06:28 – 10:16]

• Brady’s “report” shares quirky trivia:
  • Roadkill is legal to take home everywhere except Texas. Brady wonders if it’s due to armadillos (“I thought maybe it might have something to do with like armadillo.” – Brady, 07:11).
  • The group riffs on armadillo meat potentially causing leprosy. They verify it live via Google and are genuinely surprised by the fact.
  • Other trivia: All button mushrooms used to be brown before a Pennsylvania farmer found white ones in 1926; Calvin and Hobbes’ comic damage value calculated at nearly $16K.
• Key Quotes:
  • “Don’t eat armadillos. Brady just saved lives.” – John Holmberg, 08:15
  • “Can you catch it from pygmies? They look slimy and weird like an armadillo.” – John Holmberg, 08:36

3. Pun Polls and Mealtime Habits

[12:34 – 14:22]

• A poll about puns is discussed; most people neither love nor hate them—Holmberg calls BS, believing real-life distaste is hidden by the results (“Nobody's pun friendly...This is a poll of pun people.” – John Holmberg, 12:53).
• Another survey: average dinner is at 6:44pm, duration 27 minutes. 4% admit to eating dinner in bed; Gen Z is more likely to partake in bed dining.

4. Science Advances: Smart Underwear

[14:28 – 17:36]

• Smart Underwear: Scientists have developed wearable underwear sensors to monitor gut bacteria by detecting hydrogen gas in flatulence.
• The crew cracks up debating daily fart numbers, making juvenile and honest admissions:
  • "Goal is to monitor gut bacteria activity by measuring hydrogen gas in your flatulence. Fartsmart.” – Brady, 14:44
  • “I'd probably put you in the high 30s, 30 a day you're up there.” – John Holmberg to Brady, 17:00

5. Memorable Confession: Olympic Biathlete

[17:55 – 19:36]

• Discussion about a Norwegian biathlete, Sturla Holm Lægreid, who, after winning bronze, publicly confessed infidelity during an interview; he admits to cheating and describes his regret on live TV.
• Holmberg and crew react:
  • “He actually had the gold medal in life.” – Brady, 18:42
  • “Infidelity confessions on the podium are not exactly...We just want the anthem and move on.” – John Holmberg, 19:29

6. AI Note-taking Pitfalls

[19:36 – 20:48]

• AI note-taking apps inadvertently capture post-meeting gossip, causing workplace drama.
• Reflections on pandemic-era Zoom meetings and "Irish goodbye" exits.

7. Viral Video Commentary & “Brady Report Live”

[20:48 – 29:55]

• Bike Accident Videos: Reacting to footage of people crashing, both in the U.S. and possibly Russia.
• Bizarre Factory Accident: Guy in a coat gets caught in machinery (“look at his legs are on top of his head now…” – John, 25:41).
• MMA Fight Gone Wrong: Fighter has his ear bitten off, crowd erupts in violence – “That's a full, like, rottweiler bite. Oh. Now the crowd's chucking chairs…” – John, 27:44.
• Santa Lap Incident: “Black guy just kicked Santa in the balls…This isn’t helping the angry black stereotype.” – John, 28:25
• Whipped Cream Video: Ends with a viral clip of a woman expelling whipped cream from her derriere, spawning a debate about what’s safe to put up your ass (“Stop it. Especially if it's for our entertainment through video.” – John, 30:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Armadillos and Leprosy:
  “Don't eat armadillos. Brady just saved lives.” – John Holmberg (08:15)
• On “Human Auction” Bit:
  “Will the Only—The only radio station in America giving away a girl. That's amazing.” – John Holmberg (01:45)
• On Smart Underwear:
  “Goal is to monitor gut bacteria activity by measuring hydrogen gas in your flatulence. Fartsmart.” – Brady (14:44)
• On Pun Polls:
  “Nobody's pun friendly...This is a poll of pun people.” – John Holmberg (12:53)
• On Dinner in Bed:
  “The 4% are the ones that are on those TLC shows can't get out of bed. That person brings them like stack of pancakes and 40 pieces of bacon.” – John Holmberg (13:58)
• On Olympic Confession:
  “He actually had the gold medal in life.” – Brady (18:42)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Human Auction Setup: 01:17–03:56, 05:46–06:26
• Roadkill/Law Trivia & Leprosy: 06:28–10:16
• Puns & Mealtime Polls: 12:34–14:22
• Smart Underwear: 14:28–17:36
• Olympic Infidelity Confession: 17:55–19:36
• AI Note-Taking/Zoom: 19:36–20:48
• Viral Video Reactions: 20:48–29:55

Summary

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness leans into the show’s hallmark mix of sarcasm, crude humor, and off-the-cuff news commentary. With everything from fake radio “human trafficking,” obscure but true armadillo facts, to reactions over ridiculous viral videos and bodily function science, Holmberg and co. offer a high-tempo, raucous take on the weird, wild, and awkward. If you enjoy smart-aleck laughs, random trivia, and aren’t easily offended, this one’s worth the listen—or at least the read.