Episode Overview
Title: Holmberg's Bummed Bill Clinton Didn't Throw Hillary Under The Bus Friday
Date: March 2, 2026
Podcast: Holmberg's Morning Sickness (98KUPD, Arizona)
Summary:
In this episode, John Holmberg and the team muse on the fallout from Bill and Hillary Clinton's latest media saga, particularly Bill's recent testimony involving questions about Jeffrey Epstein. With their trademark irreverence, Holmberg and co-hosts unpack their disappointment that Bill Clinton didn't "throw Hillary under the bus" for past scandals, joke about conspiracy theories, and riff on the couple's notorious relationship history.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Podcast Format Shenanigans
- Discussion of segment timing and the show's structure, especially about splitting the popular "Guadalupe Squares" into its own podcast.
- [02:20] "Can we just take the Guadalupe squares and make that its own separate podcast?... And so we didn’t. But if you want to listen to it, it’s available on the podcast." – John Holmberg
2. Bill & Hillary Clinton: The Missed "Throw Under the Bus" Opportunity
- Holmberg expected "fireworks" from Bill Clinton after Hillary's testimony regarding Epstein, speculating Bill could use this as his moment of revenge or truth.
- [04:05] "My theory Friday morning was that after Hillary’s testimony Thursday, Friday, Bill was going to go in there and dodge all the questions about Epstein… I thought for sure Clinton would be moved into Scottsdale with a weird like hair dye and Chinaman black hair and a mustache." – John Holmberg
- The crew jokes about Bill's ability to reinvent himself and disappear into Arizona suburbia with a new alias ("Yizzy Yeskowitz").
- [05:10] "'Hi, my name’s Yizzy. How are you? Nice to meet you, Mr. Yaskowitz. That’s me. Super Jew. Yizzy Yeskowitz.'" – John Holmberg
3. Clinton Marriage Dynamics
- Extended banter about the nature of the Clintons’ marriage: is it real, an arrangement, or a partnership of convenience?
- [06:02] "It was probably smart. She would have had him killed." – John Holmberg
- [06:10] "I think it was an arrangement. Of course, it was. Think about this—after the blow job, he went to Epstein island alone." – John Holmberg
- Jokes on the logistics of Bill getting away with his notorious trips, with Brady and Brett chiming in about trust and double standards in a marriage.
4. Bill Clinton and Epstein Island Banter
- Imagined scenarios about trying to explain repeated billionaire island trips to a suspicious spouse.
- [08:15] "That's a tough sell right now for you, Brett, to tell Mathia. I'm gonna go over to my friend's billionaire island without you for a 15th time. What do you guys do down there? Guy stuff! Back off! What are you, writing a book? Get, lady!" – John Holmberg
5. Monica Lewinsky and Clinton’s Infamy
- Brief tangent about Monica Lewinsky’s situation, Holmberg’s lack of sympathy, and the never-ending trauma for all parties involved.
- [09:45] "No, I don’t feel sorry for her... she set herself up for that. And I don’t feel sorry for him, but... I do feel sorry that he has to go home to Hillary 30 years later and still hear about it.” – John Holmberg
6. Irreverent Jokes and Speculation
- Ongoing riffs on the physical misery of Bill’s home life, speculating on Hillary’s “doughy” appearance.
- [10:55] "Trust me, the second your hands sink into that dough, you leave. She is a massive pile of uncooked bread, Jeffrey." – John Holmberg
- Recurring theme: the absurdity of Bill Clinton escaping scrutiny for years, with his “arrangement” with Hillary as the key.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Clinton’s Missed Opportunity:
- [04:35] “He just pulled a Pacino. ‘Every time I try to get out, they pull me back.’ And he... just answered the questions like there was no fun in that. I thought for sure Clinton would be moved into Scottsdale...” – John Holmberg
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On Arrangements and Marriages:
- [06:15] "Of course it was. Think about this—after the blow job, he went to Epstein island alone." – John Holmberg
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On the Difficulty of Defending Bill’s Actions at Home:
- [08:15] "That's a tough sell right now for you, Brett, to tell Mathia. I'm gonna go over to my friend's billionaire island without you for a 15th time." – John Holmberg
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On Monica Lewinsky:
- [09:45] “Trust me, nobody wants to hear her victim plan either. She set herself up for that.” – John Holmberg
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On Hillary Clinton:
- [10:55] “She is a massive pile of uncooked bread, Jeffrey.” – John Holmberg
Important Timestamps
- [02:20] - Debate on splitting up segments and podcast format.
- [04:05–06:30] - Riffing on Bill and Hillary’s relationship, Bill’s chance for revenge, and the non-event of his testimony.
- [08:15] - Jokes on the “Billionaire Island” scenario and how to explain it to a partner.
- [09:45] - Commentary on Monica Lewinsky and lasting marital fallout.
- [10:55] - Escalating irreverence about Hillary’s appearance and Bill’s home life.
Tone and Style
The episode is filled with sharp sarcasm, raunchy irreverence, and off-the-cuff jokes. Holmberg and his crew strike a balance between topical satire (Clinton, Epstein, political marriages) and the local-radio, blue-collar humor that characterizes their long-running banter.
In case you missed it:
This episode is classic "Morning Sickness": fast-moving, frequently outrageous, and not for the easily offended. The hosts take a topical event (the Clintons and Epstein) and turn it into a wide-ranging roast about marriage, power, and scandal, anchored by quick comedic improvisation and plenty of good-natured ribbing among the crew.
