Episode Overview
Podcast: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Episode: Entertainment Drill - Feb 20, 2026
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Theme: The hosts take a hilarious and sometimes edgy look at the latest happenings in entertainment, celebrity news, and pop culture, blending irreverent humor with quick-witted banter.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Ryan Seacrest Walks Out of Awkward Interview
[01:17-02:21]
- Brady recaps an interview where Ryan Seacrest walked out twice after being asked if he would rather spend a night with Kelly Clarkson or Clay Aiken, and then questioned directly about his sexuality.
- The hosts mock the awkwardness, with playful role-reversals and self-deprecating humor about their own answers to the same question.
- Notable quote:
Brady (as Seacrest): "I can't stay here, man. I got a jet... I don't know why I trusted you." [02:09]
- Notable quote:
- The segment evolves into a series of tongue-in-cheek "are you gay" questions among the hosts, emphasizing the lighter attitude toward discussing sexuality in the contemporary era, referencing "Brokeback Mountain."
2. Banter: Food, Metaphors & Humor
[02:41-03:49]
- The hosts riff off the prior topic, using food (waffles and hot dogs) as metaphors in a flirtatiously suggestive exchange.
- Notable lines:
Host: "Waffles or hot dogs? What do you prefer?" [03:05]
Brady: "Both."
Host: "Bisexual." [03:16]- This showcases their playful dynamic and penchant for double entendres.
- Notable lines:
3. Celebrity Relationship Updates
[03:54-04:19]
- Heather Locklear & Richie Sambora are divorcing after 11 years, with a side note about Locklear's old movies.
- Denise Richards & Charlie Sheen are not speaking.
4. Director Lee Tamahori’s Arrest
[04:19-05:28]
- Lee Tamahori ("Die Another Day", "XXX: State of the Union") was involved in a prostitution sting and arrested for soliciting an undercover cop.
- The hosts joke about his resume and the quality of his films.
- Notable exchange:
Host: "The director of Triple X?" [04:58]
Brady: "Yes. He's currently free on a two thousand dollar bail..." [05:00]
5. Tom Sizemore’s Legal Troubles
[05:37-06:24]
- Tom Sizemore is back in the news for meth possession, with speculation on what "falling off the wagon" really means.
- Hosts reflect on Sizemore’s history and past film roles ("Natural Born Killers", "Saving Private Ryan").
- Notable moment:
Host: “It's the best thing for his career because his career's over. It's been over for ... since Saving Private Ryan.” [06:24]
- Notable moment:
6. Dick Van Patten’s Health Update
[06:33-07:06]
- At age 77, Van Patten suffered a stroke but is reportedly recovering well. The hosts show genuine concern softened with characteristic humor.
- Notable line:
Brady: “He'll be hosting this year's New Year's Eve party. Oh, no, I don't know about that, but there’s a diabetic stroke.” [06:56]
Eric: "They better hurry up. Make Spaceballs 2..." [07:03]
- Notable line:
7. Box Office and Movie Remakes
[07:27-08:09]
- Remake of "When a Stranger Calls" is discussed, with the hosts lamenting how modern technology (caller ID) undermines the original’s premise.
- Notable insight:
Host: "Nowadays with caller ID and cell phones and stuff, you'd either know right away or the phone company couldn't tell whether..." [07:37]
- Notable insight:
8. Movie Premiere: "A Good Woman"
[08:16-09:13]
- The film "A Good Woman" starring Scarlett Johansson and Helen Hunt is highlighted.
- The hosts veer off on a humorous tangent about Helen Hunt’s looks and the priorities of male viewers.
- Notable quote:
Eric: "All of a sudden, she had boobs." [09:11]
Host: "WonderBro." [09:13]
- Notable quote:
9. Spice Girls Reunion Rumors
[09:13-09:43]
- Brady announces a possible Spice Girls reunion, minus Sporty Spice (Mel C). The hosts joke about the group’s ages and identities.
- Notable line:
Host: "Grandma Spice... she was like, 40." [09:43]
- Notable line:
10. File Sharing & the Music Industry Decline
[09:48-10:23]
- A Rolling Stone/AP poll suggests most people acknowledge file-sharing is theft, but high CD prices and poor music quality are blamed for industry woes.
- Notable data:
"92% never downloaded illegally, 80% say it's stealing, 75% blame high CD costs, 58% say music quality is weak." [09:53]
- Notable data:
11. Nick Lachey’s New Single
[10:20-11:00]
- Nick Lachey’s single, "What's Left of Me," debuts. Hosts roast Lachey, framing his celebrity as mostly due to Jessica Simpson.
- Notable quip:
Host: "Nothing is left of you, Nick. You were Jessica's love toy, and that's the only reason anyone in America liked you." [10:28]
- Notable quip:
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On changing norms:
Host: "But that is so gay. And it's all right nowadays. Brokeback Mountain has made it good to be gay. Be gay. It means happy." [02:44]
- On movie logic:
Host: "But nowadays with caller ID and cell phones... you'd either know right away or the phone company couldn't tell whether..." [07:37]
- On the music industry:
Brady: "75% blame the decline in record sales on the high cost of CDs, while 58% say the quality of today’s music is weak." [09:53]
- On Nick Lachey:
Host: "Nothing is left of you, Nick... the only reason anyone in America liked you." [10:28]
Segment Highlights & Timestamps
- Ryan Seacrest Interview Incident – [01:17-02:21]
- Comedic Banter: “Are You Gay?” and Food Metaphors – [02:25-03:49]
- Celebrity Breakups: Locklear/Sambora, Richards/Sheen – [03:54-04:19]
- Lee Tamahori’s Arrest – [04:19-05:28]
- Tom Sizemore’s Legal Issues – [05:37-06:24]
- Dick Van Patten’s Health – [06:33-07:06]
- Movie Remake: When a Stranger Calls – [07:27-08:09]
- Movie Premiere: A Good Woman – [08:16-09:13]
- Spice Girls Reunion Update – [09:13-09:43]
- File Sharing and Music Industry – [09:48-10:23]
- Nick Lachey’s Single Debuts – [10:20-11:00]
Tone and Style
The hosts maintain their trademark irreverent, sarcastic, and rapid-fire delivery throughout the segment, balancing genuine pop culture insight with quick jokes, edgy banter, and frequent callbacks to 80s/90s nostalgia.
Overall:
For fans or new listeners, this episode delivers the typical HMS blend of entertainment news, sharp comedy, and group chemistry, serving up both the absurdity and the reality of pop culture with equal relish.