Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness — "Entertainment Drill - BEST - 5x - Ass Hobgoblins - Jackee - Bells Palsy - Muppet Shootout - Little Richard - BO" (02-18-26)

Overview

In this lively “best of” segment from Arizona’s #1 morning radio show, John Holmberg and his co-hosts dive into a no-holds-barred whirlwind of pop culture riffing, off-color humor, and unscripted banter. They discuss an eclectic mix—ranging from TV personalities and medical oddities to rapper altercations, reflections on Little Richard, and what a violent Muppet movie might look like. Nothing is off-limits as they riff on Hollywood headlines, poke fun at celebrity mishaps, and push each other's buttons with outrageous impressions and running jokes.

Key Discussion Points & Highlights

1. Tim Gunn’s Celibacy & the “Ass Hobgoblins” Bit

• Discussion: Tim Gunn (Project Runway) revealed he hasn’t been sexually active in 29 years.

• The hosts explore what it means to be gay without activity, joking about “cobwebs” and one’s anatomy getting “dusty.”

• Running Joke: "Ass hobgoblins"—a made-up condition linked to inactivity, leading to more innuendo-laden humor.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “His butthole gets cobwebs. It still do. Still functions.” — John Holmberg (01:45)
  • “I want a doctor to tell me... ‘Oh, no, you've got a horrible case of the hobgoblin.’” — John Holmberg (03:59)

• Memorable moment: Extended riff about feather dusters and the process of "cleaning" neglected areas.

• Segment Timestamps: 01:16 – 04:07

2. Jackée Harry Impression & Sitcom Recap

• Discussion: Jackée Harry had a recent on-set fall—it’s used as a springboard for impressions and ‘80s sitcom banter.

• Holmberg mimics Jackée’s iconic voice and style, riffing on the potential for a white guy replacing her in a reboot, comparing it to "the Darrens" change on Bewitched.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “Maybe I'm coming Upstairs. How you doing?” — John Holmberg as Jackée (04:15)
  • “They paint you black and give you a long fingernail. Still bald though. Oh, man, the chemo is working.” — John Holmberg (05:44)

• Memorable moment: Joking about being cast as Jackée in a 227 reunion—classic example of the show's absurd persona swaps.

• Segment Timestamps: 04:07 – 05:51

3. Medical News: Carney Wilson’s Bell’s Palsy

• Discussion: Carney Wilson of Wilson Phillips diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.

• Hosts riff on possible causes and treatments, poking dark fun at her weight and medical history.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “Is it fatitis?” — John Holmberg (06:07)
  • “Doctors thought it was excessive face weight. Turns out it’s an actual illness.” — John Holmberg (06:26)

• Memorable moment: Host jokes about “half her belly ripped out… and that didn’t take,” lampooning her struggle with weight loss surgery.

• Segment Timestamps: 06:04 – 07:01

4. Rapper News: Waka Flocka Flame’s Bus Shooting

• Discussion: Reports of six arrests in the Waka Flocka Flame bus shooting.

• Commentary on why the crime was solved quickly when Tupac’s murder never was, segue into Muppet-related gags based on Waka Flocka’s name.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “So they can get the people who shot up Waka Flocka Flame’s bus, but still nobody for Tupac's murder on the strip of Vegas.” — John Holmberg (07:07)
  • “He was in that great Muppet caper…He was fantastic. He was the guy who found the diamonds!” — John Holmberg, mixing up the rapper and Muppet character (07:39)

• Memorable moment: Imagining Waka Flocka as part of the Muppets, defending a tour bus "like the gauntlet."

• Segment Timestamps: 07:01 – 08:55

5. Little Richard: Rumors, Legacy, and Sexuality

• Discussion: At 81, Little Richard is retiring. The hosts muse over his flamboyance, sexuality, and survival as a black gay entertainer through turbulent decades.

• Extended, candid banter about his “blood being a cure for something,” debating whether he truly tried to present as straight, and researching his brief marriage.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “How did Little Richard survive the 60s and 70s and 80s being as gay as he was…? Gotta hand it to him.” — John Holmberg (09:25)
  • “Oh, yeah, no, that guy’s gay. He got caught wearing his mother’s makeup as a child…that had to be a rough time.” — John Holmberg (10:36)
  • “That’s gotta be rough to be gay, flamboyant and black in the 40s. That's a movie in itself. I'm not gonna go to it. Tyler Perry get on that.” — John Holmberg (12:51)

• Memorable moment: Delving into his Wikipedia page live, the hosts reconstruct Little Richard’s tumultuous personal life with irreverence and odd admiration.

• Segment Timestamps: 08:55 – 12:51

6. Muppet Mayhem & “Sesame Street Shootout”

• Discussion: Imagining a violent, adult version of Sesame Street starring a gun-toting Snuffleupagus in the midst of a “shooting.”

• Classic absurdist banter about turning children’s programming into gritty action flicks.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “There’s a big ol’ weapon in that hose…He’s the baddest mother—oh, in town. They should make that into a movie. Snuffy. Snuffy. He's had enoughy.” — John Holmberg (13:23)

• Memorable moment: “Muppet shootout” idea—hosts egg each other on about puppet gunplay.

• Segment Timestamps: 13:10 – 13:40

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Feather duster/cobwebs riff: "I'm a feather duster. You've got cobbies wrong with you? Stop it." — John Holmberg (02:20)
• Waka Flocka as a Muppet: "I thought he was New Kermit’s partner for years…He was in that great Muppet caper." — John Holmberg (07:39)
• On Little Richard’s upbringing: "Why is my boy in makeup and a dress? You just gonna make it harder on your daddy." — John Holmberg (12:03)

Segment Timestamps Overview

• Tim Gunn/Ass Hobgoblins: 01:16 – 04:07
• Jackée Harry Impression: 04:07 – 05:51
• Carney Wilson’s Bell’s Palsy: 06:04 – 07:01
• Waka Flocka/Muppet Gags: 07:01 – 08:55
• Little Richard Deep Dive: 08:55 – 12:51
• Sesame Street Shootout: 13:10 – 13:40

Conclusion

This episode is a rapid-fire blend of roast-style comedy, nostalgia, and irreverent takes on pop culture news and personalities. Holmberg and his crew’s style is unapologetically brash and offbeat, making for an unpredictable—if not always politically correct—roundup of entertainment headlines and off-the-wall tangents.

Perfect for: Fans of edgy morning radio, ‘80s/‘90s TV nostalgia, and anyone who enjoys unscripted banter that walks the line between clever and chaotic.