Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: February 27, 2025
Host: Brett
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Station: 98 KUPD | Hubbard Radio
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes
Overview
In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host Brett Holmberg, along with co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo, delves into a myriad of topics ranging from the biggest technological flops to the imminent release of Amazon's Alexa Plus Assistant. The discussion takes a humorous and often irreverent turn, especially when Bret video segments spark a lively debate on the controversial idea of consuming one's own biological fluids to cure terminal diseases.
1. Gene Hackman's Mysterious Death and Epstein Accusations ([00:35] - [02:56])
The episode kicks off with Bret discussing the recent death of Gene Hackman, raising suspicions and theories about the circumstances surrounding his passing.
- Bret: “My theory is his kids killed him. His wife was 30 years younger, and she's dead too, so we'll get back into that.”
He also touches upon the ongoing release of Epstein's accusers' list, suggesting possible motivations behind the timing of these revelations.
- Bret: “Pam Bondi... said the list is going to make you sick. Makes it till this afternoon exactly 250 accusers.”
2. List of Biggest Flops in Trendy Tech ([08:44] - [25:35])
The hosts transition into a segment analyzing some of the most significant tech flops over the years, citing examples from gaming consoles to wearable technology.
a. Gaming Consoles and Wearables
- Brett: “The Dreamcast was horrible. House Party, the movie.”
- Brady: “The Microsoft Zune. Windows phones, Google Glass, Google Glasses. Yeah.”
They discuss the failure of the Sega Dreamcast and Microsoft's Zune, highlighting their inability to compete with dominant players in their respective markets.
b. Segways and Curved Televisions
Segways are criticized for never achieving widespread adoption.
- Brett: “They thought people were just going to stop walking and just use those everywhere.”
Curved and 3D televisions are also condemned for their impracticality and the necessity of special glasses.
- Unknown: “Yeah. Nothing was in 3D, right.”
- Brett: “Why are you showing it then?”
c. Notable Quotes
- Brett: “Lasik and like all sorts of eye doctors that are trying real hard to get people to not wear glasses anymore. And your idea is to add glasses to my life?”
- Brett: “I knew the 3D. That was a bad idea to. Because you had to pack glasses.”
3. Amazon Debuts Alexa Plus Assistant ([13:06] - [16:23])
Brady introduces Amazon's new Alexa Plus Assistant, detailing its enhanced capabilities aimed at making Alexa a more proactive and integrated personal assistant.
- Brady: “Alexa can do things like make dinner reservations, order groceries, book an Uber, text people, buy stuff on Amazon and snag concert tickets when they hit Ticketmaster.”
The co-hosts react to these features, expressing skepticism and concerns about privacy and dependency on technology.
- Brett: “If you could tell Alexa your family is coming over for dinner, and she might say, 'Don't forget your nephew is gluten free.' It's not my problem to remember that if my nephew's coming over and I've offered dinner.”
Brady mentions that Alexa Plus will initially be available to a select group of users, with broader availability requiring a subscription.
- Brady: “Prime members will get it for free. Everyone else will have to pay 20 bucks a month.”
4. Bret's Video Segment: Debate on Consuming Own "Yummy" to Cure Terminal Disease ([26:07] - [50:37])
A significant portion of the episode is dominated by a heated and humorous debate sparked by a video shared by Bret. The discussion centers around the bizarre and controversial idea of swallowing one's own semen ("yummy") as a cure for terminal illnesses like cancer and high blood pressure.
a. Introduction to the Debate
- Brett: “Would we eat our own yummy if it cured terminal disease?”
The co-hosts engage in this provocative topic, blending humor with absurd hypotheticals.
b. Arguments For and Against
- Brady: “What if it cured high blood pressure or cancer? Would you do it?”
- Brett: “No, you wouldn't. If it guaranteed your teeth were super white and you could never get gum disease.”
The conversation explores the ethical and practical implications, with Brett vehemently opposing the idea despite its supposed benefits.
- Brett: “You're the cripple. Just because I didn't build it. If I have a handicapped relative and I invite everybody over for Christmas and it says, reminder, build some ramps for Dave. No, Dave can figure this out.”
c. Notable Quotes
- Brett: “But you would rather risk stroke? Yep.”
- Brett: “You wouldn't do that even if it cured high blood pressure.”
- Dick Toledo: “I have convinced my wife that swallowing he keeps the breast cancer away.”
- Brett: “It's like the Arp. If it cured high blood pressure or cancer, you have to eat it or brush with it. And it cures high blood pressure? No more pills.”
d. Humorous Exchanges and Personal Anecdotes
The discussion is peppered with personal stories, jokes, and playful banter about bodily functions and relationships.
- Brett: “You’d be snowing then, dude. I’d be drinking it. Like insured.”
- Brett: “I'm gonna be gone too far, John.”
e. Conclusion of the Debate
The segment concludes with the hosts firmly standing against the notion, despite its hypothetical medical benefits, emphasizing personal discomfort and societal taboos.
- Brett: “If you can cure me from suffering, yes. But I don't want to suffer.”
- Dick Toledo: “I'm with Brett and Brady on this one.”
5. Miscellaneous Discussions ([02:56] - [44:56])
Throughout the episode, the hosts touch upon various other topics, including:
a. Current Events and Personal Theories
- Bret: Continues to speculate on Gene Hackman's death and Epstein's accusations, intertwining personal anecdotes and listener inputs.
- Brett: Shares humorous and exaggerated stories about accidents, such as Segway mishaps and gymnastic fails.
b. Viral Videos and Social Media Trends
- Brett: Describes and comments on viral neighbor-cam videos showcasing accidents and odd behaviors.
- Unknown: Introduces bizarre videos, including fights and unusual interactions captured on camera.
c. Humorous Takes on Fitness and Health Trends
- Brett: Makes light-hearted remarks about wrestling, beard maintenance, and unconventional health remedies.
- Dick Toledo: Adds his own humorous perspectives on personal grooming and health practices.
6. Closing Remarks ([50:16] - [50:37])
The episode wraps up with the hosts expressing exhaustion from the intense and bizarre discussions, thanking listeners, and reminding them to tune in the next day.
- Brett: “Check out Holmberg's Morning Sickness podcast at 98kupd.com. Holmberg's Morning Sickness. He's got nothing on his punches.”
- Brett: “I have heard enough of this.”
Notable Quotes
- Brett: “Why are you showing it then?”
- Brady: “Alexa can make dinner reservations, order groceries, book an Uber...”
- Brett: “You should have told me that on the invite.”
- Brett: “She's very upset at the accusation that this man...”
- Brett: “It's like the Arp. If it cured high blood pressure or cancer, you have to eat it or brush with it.”
- Brett: “I hope you get cancer soon. And I hope that the doctors say. But there is a weird thing about your body and an anomaly that your own semen cures cancer.”
Conclusion
This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness offers a blend of sharp humor, provocative debates, and critical analysis of technological failures. From dissecting the reasons behind the downfall of once-promising gadgets to engaging in outrageous debates about unconventional medical cures, Brett and his co-hosts provide an entertaining and thought-provoking morning show experience for their listeners.
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