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Episode: 02-13-26 – Entertainment Drill – FRI – KISS 1230’s DJ Easy Dick Stops By Again For Valentine's Day
Date: February 13, 2026

Main Theme and Purpose

This special Valentine’s Day edition of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness features the irreverent, unapologetic humor the show is known for, with the return of the audacious DJ Easy Dick from KISS 1230—a recurring character whose advice on relationships and sex sets a cheeky tone. The team dives into wild celebrity trivia, and curates a playlist for those determined to remain “just friends” on Valentine’s Day. The episode is laced with light-hearted banter, satirical advice, and offbeat music and entertainment insights—all delivered in the show's signature snarky style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. DJ Easy Dick’s Valentine’s Advice and Dirty Humor

• (01:10–05:50) DJ Easy Dick offers scandalous relationship “advice,” answering an email about how to tell a wife her skills at BJs have declined.

  • Suggests, sarcastically, that “the best way to tell your wife that she’s not good at blowjobs is to get caught with your side piece getting one. She’ll get the message right away” (02:13).
  • Spins extended soup metaphors: “It’s like eating soup wrong. You don’t use your teeth, open your gob, put it in and swallow—even the chunky parts.” (04:10)
  • Wraps his segment with trademark, over-the-top innuendo: “Tickle the bottom of the bowl, maybe even shove your finger in the salt. Happy Valentine’s Day from DJ Eazy Dick and your friends at KISS 1230, the rhythm of the city.” (04:23)

• Recurring Gags & In-Jokes

  • Teasing about malfunctioning smoke detector sounds in DJ Easy Dick’s remote location.
  • Jokes about event appearances by obscure celebrities at local job fairs: “Come meet Haywood Nelson from What’s Happening. He’ll be out there all day.” (05:29)

2. AI and the End of Acting

• Viral AI Video with Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise
  • “It’s the end of us. Have you seen it? … It’s the end of acting.” (07:56–08:04, John Holmberg)
  • Entertainment segment host and Holmberg discuss fear among creatives:
    “I saw it, and I hate to say it, it’s likely over for us. … Many people I love are facing the loss of careers they love.” (08:40)
  • John Holmberg demands embracing, not resisting, AI:
    “Embrace this. It is not knocking, it’s entering. … It is going to wreck some stuff we’re familiar with, but it will make it better if we all embrace it.” (09:01–10:05)

3. Celebrity Fun Facts that Sound Fake

• Quirky Hollywood Trivia
  • Dolly Parton lost a lookalike contest to drag queens: “She said, I got the least applause when she went out there.” (10:58)
  • Robin Williams wanted to play Hagrid but lost out due to a Brits-only rule.
  • Golden Girls tidbit: Estelle Getty played Bea Arthur’s mother but was actually younger.
  • Whitney Houston was almost cast as Sondra on The Cosby Show but chose music instead: “It’s a good thing; Bill [Cosby] would have got that one. There’s no way he’d have left that alone.” (12:01, John Holmberg)

4. Seasonal Treats

• Shamrock Shake Returns
  • “Ladies, if you didn’t have a good Valentine’s weekend, don’t worry because Tuesday, the Shamrock Shake rolls out from McDonald’s.” (12:11)
  • Jokes about it being a real ‘season’ and Holmberg’s ribbing: “There’s winter and spring. There’s not shamrock and ice cold and Raisin Canes. Those aren’t seasons.” (13:13)

5. New Movies Out This Weekend

• Crime 101:
  • “The trailer is so intriguing because I really don’t know what it is.” (13:34, John Holmberg)
  • “He pulls off a string of heists along the 101 freeway in LA before teaming up with Halle Berry for a big score.” (13:39)
• Cold Storage:
  • Liam Neeson stars as someone “who works in a freezer”—cue meat/deli double entendres from DJ Easy Dick, declaring, “How’s your meat? Which you should be doing this weekend. In your mouth. Ladies. Happy Valentine’s Day.” (14:26–14:43)

6. Valentine’s Day “Friendzone” Playlist

• If you want to keep it platonic, play these Friendzone classics:
  • “You’ve Got a Friend” – Carole King
  • “Friends” – The Beach Boys
  • “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Randy Newman (15:11)
• On sending the wrong message:
  • “I don’t need a song to let me know we’re gonna be friends. Because guess what? We’re not.” (15:42, John Holmberg)
  • Banter and joking: “Thanks. Are you gonna blow me, friend, or what’s going on here?” (16:38)

7. Randy Newman—The Running Bit

• Extended tangent on Randy Newman’s musical genius vs. imitators like Brad Perry.
• “Randy Newman is a genius. Brad Perry is a mora… No.” (17:23, John Holmberg)
• “You know who wrote the theme song to The Natural for The Home Run? … Randy Newman.” (17:43)
• Brett Vesely’s mock singing impersonation and joking: “That sounds like me.” (17:56–17:59)

8. Music Talent Competition Oddities

• “Great White singer Brett Carlisle auditioned for American Idol. Made it to the next round. … The guy’s not … he’s not good at it. It’s like anybody singing in a bar band.” (18:20, Entertainment Segment Host & John Holmberg)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• DJ Easy Dick’s signature sign-off:
  “Tickle the bottom of the bowl, maybe even shove your finger in the salt. Happy Valentine’s Day from DJ Eazy Dick and your friends at KISS 1230, the rhythm of the city.” (04:23)
• Holmberg’s take on AI’s inevitability:
  “Embrace this. It is not knocking, it’s entering.” (09:01)
• On friendzoning through music:
  “I don’t need a song to let me know we’re gonna be friends. Because guess what? We’re not.” (15:42, John Holmberg)
• On Randy Newman’s legacy:
  “Randy Newman is a genius. Brad Perry is a mora… No.” (17:23, John Holmberg)
• On Valentine’s Day disappointment:
  “If you’re not getting it, I’m out.” (15:47, Brett Vesely)
• On the Shamrock Shake “season”:
  “There’s winter and there’s spring. There’s not Shamrock and Ice Cold and Raisin Canes. Those aren’t seasons.” (13:13, John Holmberg)

Important Timestamps

• 01:10–05:51 – DJ Easy Dick’s risqué relationship advice and jokes
• 07:51–10:05 – Viral AI video prompts creative industry anxiety and Holmberg’s “embrace the future” rant
• 10:46–12:11 – True celebrity fun facts (Dolly Parton, Robin Williams, Golden Girls, Whitney Houston)
• 12:11–13:24 – Shamrock Shake returns; joking about seasonal foods
• 13:24–14:43 – Movie recommendations & meat jokes
• 15:10–17:14 – Friendzone playlist and comedic dissection
• 17:20–18:20 – Randy Newman discussion and more music industry jabs
• 18:20–19:09 – American Idol/Great White controversy

Flow & Tone

The episode crackles with the morning crew’s signature irreverence, quick banter, and a blend of pop culture tangents. DJ Easy Dick’s R-rated comedic advice sets the tone early, paving the way for snark, wordplay, and friendly teasing throughout. The playful energy remains high, making even the celebrity trivia and “friendzone” playlist funny and fresh.

For listeners seeking offbeat humor, wild Valentine’s banter, celebrity weirdness, and the usual anti-PC fun—all in a fast-paced, edgy radio format—this episode is a quintessential slice of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness.