02-26-25 - Rock Wars - Song To Welcome The Neighborhood Cannibal

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode Summary: February 26, 2025 Episode Title: Rock Wars - Song To Welcome The Neighborhood Cannibal Host/Authors: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Release Date: February 26, 2025

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Introduction

In this engaging episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host John Holmberg, along with his co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo, delve into a unique and humorous topic: selecting the perfect song to welcome a reformed cannibal into the neighborhood. The episode, titled "Rock Wars - Song To Welcome The Neighborhood Cannibal," combines sharp wit, lively banter, and creative musical debates, all while maintaining the show's signature entertaining and provocative style.

Welcoming the Reformed Cannibal

The central theme of the episode revolves around the fictional release of Tyree Smith, a man who spent 12 years incarcerated for heinous crimes involving cannibalism. The hosts explore the societal implications and humorous possibilities of reintegrating such an individual into the community.

Brady Bogen introduces the topic by highlighting the absurdity and discomfort surrounding the idea:

"A man who has been incarcerated for the last 12 years in a loony bin has been let go and considered rehabilitated after just 12 short years ago smacking a stranger in the head, opening his skull, eating his brain and then popping his eyeballs out and finishing those off." [01:11]

He humorously suggests the need for a "welcome wagon" song tailored to greet Tyree, sparking a creative debate among the hosts about appropriate musical selections.

Song Suggestions and Discussions

The crux of the episode lies in the hosts' playful competition to choose the most fitting song to welcome Tyree back into society. Each host presents and defends their musical choice, leading to a lively exchange of opinions and humorous justifications.

1. Brady Bogen's Choice: "Eat Me Alive" by Judas Priest

   Brady advocates for this heavy metal classic, emphasizing its edgy vibe suitable for a rock-themed welcome:

   "Will it be Judas Priest, Eat Me Alive?" [05:26]

2. Bret Vesely's Choice: "Eat Me, Drink Me" by Marilyn Manson

   Bret counters with Marilyn Manson's track, arguing its thematic relevance and dark undertones align well with the cannibalistic narrative:

   "I think Rob Halford said it best with Eat me Alive." [05:27]

   Later, he adjusts his pick to:

   "Mine is also welcoming. I went with Marilyn Manson's Eat Me, Drink me." [06:05]

3. Final Winning Choice: "Good Thing" by Fine Young Cannibals

   Despite initial disagreements, the hosts collectively settle on Fine Young Cannibals' "Good Thing," appreciating its catchy tune and ironic suitability:

   "It's a catchy little song I didn't like, she Drives Me Crazy, but I like it." [07:32]

   "It's a good thing he's moving into the neighborhood." [08:11]

Host Interactions and Humor

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in spirited back-and-forths, injecting humor and personality into the discussion. Their interactions highlight the show's dynamic chemistry and ability to tackle bizarre topics with levity.

• Brady's Sarcasm and Wit:

  Brady often uses sarcasm to navigate the uncomfortable subject matter, maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere:

  "You gotta live somewhere. You got to be ready for this. You want to suggest something?" [03:29]

• Bret's Playful Teasing:

  Bret playfully teases Brady about his musical preferences and suggestions, adding to the episode's entertaining vibe:

  "I figured you were going eat it from Weird Al because I know you're a big Weird Alpha." [07:32]

• Dick Toledo's Brief Contributions:

  Dick Toledo interjects briefly, providing comedic relief:

  "Can't have nice things." [04:56]

  "Hey, it's not weird." [08:29]

Conclusion: Selecting the Winning Song

After deliberating various song options, the hosts unanimously select "Good Thing" by Fine Young Cannibals as the ideal anthem to welcome Tyree back into the community. This choice reflects a blend of irony and humor, aligning with the show's intent to entertain and provoke thought through unconventional topics.

Brady Bogen sums up the selection process:

"We can fix them now. Just read the news. 98K youPd." [08:29]

The episode concludes with a reaffirmation of the show's commitment to blending humor with edgy topics, leaving listeners amused and engaged.

Notable Quotes

• Brady Bogen on Rehabilitation:

  "We're in a different world now where cannibals not only don't get chopped up and killed the second we find out they're cannibals, we try to make them better." [02:10]

• Bret Vesely on Musical Choices:

  "I think Rob Halford said it best with Eat me Alive." [05:27]

• Final Consensus on the Winning Song:

  "It's a good thing that we've reformed the Cannibal and we can all get along with a cannibal that's now free." [08:11]

Closing Remarks

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness exemplifies the show's ability to tackle bizarre and unsettling topics with humor and creativity. By transforming the serious subject of rehabilitation into a playful "Rock Wars" competition, the hosts engage listeners in an entertaining discourse that is both thought-provoking and amusing.

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Transcript

[Dick Toledo]

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[Brady]

Morning sickness the old method of treatment for a person in this condition was to throw him in jail. An email it says with all this Taurosi talk this morning I went and looked up all her highlights over her career. But I found gays sewing pants was more interesting to watch so I stuck with that. Thanks man. That's probably true. Pluto's pants sewing this thing. Rock wars is here. I don't want to do the Diana Taurasi thing cuz you guys will take it down unsavory routes and I don't trust you of becoming this morning running with the bull and and becoming the bull. And I'm not interested in your terrible. I didn't think of that.

[Brett]

That would have been a great one.

[Brady]

Really good man. I've already won. I would rather go back to another topic we spoke of this morning and that is the release of the cannibal. Release the cannibal? That's right. A man who has a incarcerated for the last 12 years in a loony bin has been let go and and considered rehabilitated after just 12 short years ago smacking a stranger in the head, opening his skull, eating his brain and then popping his eyeballs out and finishing those off. That happened. He is now free to go anywhere he wants. So Brady has this in his neighborhood. The welcome Wagon. Let's welcome our new neighbor. He's got to live by somebody. They've led a cannibal back into society. Now maybe this is a new thing we're going to do is rehabilitate cannibals and push them back out there. We need a welcome wagon song for the new cannibal. Welcome the Cannibal. Mine Teal is out. The Rammstein song about actually eating a.

[Brett]

Guy cannibal from Static X is cannibals.

[Brady]

That's right. So if you want to do a thing to say welcome to the neighborhood Tyre, the former cannibal. You always like that in front of the word cannibal. Oh, I'm not. I'm a former cannibal. Oh, I'm sorry. I was running for no reason. No, no, let me explain. I'm a reformed cannibal. I particularly loved an America back in the day where we would kill cannibals pretty much immediately. But we're in a different world now where cannibals not only don't get chopped up and killed the second we find out they're cannibals, we try to make them better. And when we feel like they're better, they get to get out with us again. So walking amongst you right now is Tyree. I think his last name was Smith. I don't remember. He's a cannibal. He's going to be applying for jobs and stuff soon. There's a gap in your work history here, Mr. Smith. About 12 years. Well, where were you? Oh, I was incarcerated. Oh, that's. That's unfortunate. What did you do? I ate a stranger's brain and eyeballs. But I'm better now. All right, exactly who I'm looking for to head up my next project.

[Brett]

The EM50 project.

[Brady]

Yeah, the M50 project's all yours. Yeah, I'm not so sure that Hacienda Healthcare has a place for you, Tyree.

[Brett]

All right, I got one already.

[Brady]

I ain't going to do it again. Need a little more assurance than that. So, a song that welcomes the cannibal into the neighborhood. Because you got to live somewhere. You got to be ready for this. You want to suggest something? [e-mail] you can text 97936, fire that off and get that done. We'll have our selections next. It's 98 KUPD. There's something, something. Check out Homework's Morning Sickness podcast at 98kupd.com Holmberg's Morning Sickness. It's time for the weekly battle of musical supremacy known only as Rock wars. Brought to you by our friends at Mo Money Pond, 12th street and Indian School. Hold on, I gotta find the page because I don't have it memorized yet. It's missing. Not there. No.

[Brett]

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[Brady]

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[Brett]

Oh, thanks, Larry.

[Brady]

Thanks a lot, Larry.

[Dick Toledo]

Can't have nice things.

[Brady]

You can't have nice things. Gotta take him away. So a song that welcomes him to our neighborhood lets him feel comfortable that he's one of the crew, he's a nice guy. Or that you're trying to tell him, you know what? Not in my house. But he's reformed and you're a judgy prick if you don't let this cannibal live by you. That is according to several psychiatrists in the New England area that said, yeah, you only ate one guy. Big deal. We don't have to worry about trivia today. It's going to be John Gordon picking the winner. Brett, who you got? Worries me because I know what your song is.

[Brett]

No, I don't think you do.

[Brady]

Yes, I do, because I picked it.

[Brett]

Well, I think that, you know, Brady being the nice guy, welcoming everybody in the neighborhood, wants everybody just to get along and welcome friend. And I think Rob Halford said it best with Eat me Alive.

[Brady]

Yeah. Freddie would volunteer himself. Want another bite of me? It's not fair to make John the judge.

[Brett]

I didn't know that ahead of time. Come on now.

[Brady]

And plus, if anybody's into a dude saying let's get naked and start fighting each other, it's rock.

[Brett]

It goes both ways. There you go.

[Brady]

All right. There you go, Brady. What's yours?

[Brett]

Mine is also welcoming. I went with Marilyn Manson's Eat Me, Drink me.

[Brady]

No. Very nice, very nice. When did this come out? 90s?

[Brett]

No, I think this was early 2000s, mid 2000. It's like one of those albums that nobody cared about. Too much.

[Brady]

Fan. Yeah, he's a good one. Oh, he's a huge fan.

[Brett]

2007.

[Brady]

How do you prepare that? That's all. I think Brady would ask, what would you do different?

[Brett]

That was on the album that had heart shaped glasses.

[Brady]

Yeah, yeah. You bastards are trying to make him uncomfortable with your eat and drink nonsense.

[Brett]

Not at all welcoming.

[Brady]

No. You're reminding him of the worst day of his life. I think he's a good man. He's a good, fine man. A fine young man. A fine young cannibal. Good thing he's a fine young cannibal. You bast it's a Good thing he's in our neighborhood. According to the liberal left, but I don't know. Is that the song you wanted? Good Thing. Good Thing. Yeah, you picked the wrong one. Good Thing's around either way. Either way. It's the Fine Young Cannibals. She drives him crazy. Is probably like, God, I want to eat her so bad. I'm like, me too. Not the same. You want to do it a different way. My Young Cannibals.

[Brett]

I figured you were going eat it from Weird Al because I know you're a big Weird Alpha.

[Brady]

No, I'm not going to go with that. Eat. It was Eat. It's one of the low. I like Weird Al's original work.

[Brett]

Oh, okay.

[Brady]

Awesome stuff, honestly. All right, John G. With time ticking, come over here. Grab. Grab. The winner today. Will it be Judas Priest, Eat Me Alive? Will it be Brady's song Eat Me, Drink Me by Marilyn Manson? Or will it be the Fine Young Cannibals? Good Thing. Even though he played the wrong one, when the topic came up, there was only one band that came to mind. That's right. And it was the Fine Young Cannibals. Gimme Good Thing. It's actually a catchy little song I didn't like, she Drives Me Crazy, but I like.

[Brett]

It's a good thing he's moving into the neighborhood.

[Brady]

It's a good thing that we've reformed the Cannibal and we can all get along with a cannibal that's now free. What the going on here? It is the Fine Young Cannibal. We can fix them now. Just read the news. 98K youPd.

[Dick Toledo]

Hey, it's not weird.

[Brady]

It's pretty cool, actually.

[Dick Toledo]

No membership fee.

[Brady]

I have heard enough of this.