Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness (February 17, 2026) continues the show's signature blend of entertainment news, irreverent humor, and unfiltered takes on the wildest stories in pop culture. The crew—John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo—leans especially hard into the absurd, riffing on everything from Sylvester Stallone’s dog saga to gay porn star Johnny Rapid’s headline-grabbing offer to Justin Bieber. There’s also time for wild speculation about rock band drama, pointed Cosby jokes, Billy Bob Thornton’s candidness, and even a bizarre detour involving Honey Boo Boo’s family.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sylvester Stallone’s Dog Drama

• Summary: The episode opens with jokes about Sylvester Stallone’s dog, Phoebe, being killed by a coyote. The hosts riff on what a revenge-fueled Stallone movie about the event might look like.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “If you could find Shane D. I'll give you $10,000. You know, he took my dog. You know, I don't like that.” (A as Stallone, [01:38])
  • The crew jokes about Stallone's potential for a Taken-style movie, with Stallone delivering lines in his trademark mumble.

2. Queen’srÿche Band Drama

• Summary: The hosts discuss the confusion around two bands both touring and recording under the name Queen'srÿche—one with original vocalist Jeff Tate, and one without him.
  • “Both bands can use the name because nobody cares. Chaos is sorted out.” (B, [03:01])
  • They play a sample of the new Queen’srÿche lineup, poking fun at the Italian roots of the new singer and musing about the futility of bands replacing iconic singers with sound-alikes.

3. Bill Cosby’s Upcoming Comedy Shows

• Summary: Bill Cosby's planned stand-up gigs in Denver lead to a relentless roast, with the crew lampooning his public statement and sick jokes about his legacy.
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “Does that mean he's far from finished? He plans to rape some more or he's far from finished with his career?” (A, [05:31])
  • They parody Cosby’s sleep medication pitches and revisit decades-old Cosby routines, mingling dark humor with pop culture critique.

4. Gay Porn Star Offers Bieber $2 Million

• Summary: The panel cracks up over the headline that porn actor Johnny Rapid offered Justin Bieber $2 million to film a scene.
  • They engage in a back-and-forth about whether porn cash-outs are realistic and joke about their own suitability for such “work.”
  • Memorable Quote:
    • “It's that same argument. It's like he's a gay porn star. He's probably in great shape. And we're like, wait a minute. I can be a gay porn star. Yeah, but not one people want to see.” (A, [08:28])

5. Billy Bob Thornton’s TMI Moment

• Summary: Billy Bob Thornton is caught by paparazzi and offers excessively candid comments on sex during menstruation, inspiring a series of graphic and outlandish riffs from the crew.
  • “Let me show you something. Right now. My wiener is bright red.” (A as Billy Bob, [09:12])
  • They improvise a string of grotesque metaphors and spin-off movie titles, like “There Will Be Blood 2: Blood on My Pants.”

6. Honey Boo Boo’s Uncle Poodle Scandal

• Summary: The discussion moves into reality TV tabloid territory, with news that Honey Boo Boo’s Uncle Poodle attempted to sell risqué photos via Grindr.
  • The hosts mock the value and marketability of such photos:
  • “Give me five dollars for pictures of the gay Honey Boo boo. Uncle Dick. $5? That's asinine.” (A, [11:08])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Stallone’s Next Movie:

  • “I catch a chicken, I catch a coyote. Yo, you know what you going to do?” (A, [02:06])

• On Queen’srÿche Band Split:

  • “I'll take the one without him. Both called Queens Reich.” (A, [02:26])

• On Cosby’s Comeback:

  • “I'm far from finished.” (B quoting Cosby, [05:27])
  • “He said that?” (A, [05:27])
  • “Does that mean he's far from finished? He plans to rape some more or he’s far from finished with his career?” (A, [05:31])

• On Gay Porn Offer to Bieber:

  • “You assume that just because he's doing gay sex that you're going to make $2 million if you do it too. But he's probably in great shape and has a huge dong.” (A, [07:21])

• On Billy Bob’s Honesty:

  • “I just nailed a plate of bolognese, you know what I mean? Looks like I got into a fight in an Italian restaurant from the waist down.” (A as Billy Bob, [09:21])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:15] – Stallone’s dog story and revenge-movie parody
• [02:12] – Queen’srÿche’s dual-band legal drama & song sample
• [04:45] – Bill Cosby’s statement and extended lampooning
• [06:51] – “Entertainment Drill” headline about Johnny Rapid’s offer to Bieber, leading into adult industry banter
• [09:05] – Billy Bob Thornton’s comments on sex during menstruation; increasingly graphic riffs
• [10:45] – Honey Boo Boo’s Uncle Poodle attempts to sell Grindr nudes; hosts imagine a bidding war

Tone & Style

The episode is brash, cynical, and not for the easily offended, leaning into dark comedy and satire on all topics. The hosts maintain a conversational, improvisational energy—often pushing jokes to intentionally awkward extremes. They encourage each other’s wildest riffs, always opting for the most outrageous punchlines.

Conclusion

This episode delivers the crass but quick-witted commentary listeners expect from Holmberg's Morning Sickness, covering everything from celebrity pets and band feuds to adult-industry headlines and tabloid scandals. For those who thrive on pop culture gossip, left-field jokes, and irreverent camaraderie, this segment is packed with all the twisted laughs you could want.