03-03-25 - Calling Brady's Mom Bunny To Ask Her About Dating A Man Who Was A Woman Like In WWBD Email

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode Summary: March 3, 2025 Episode Title: Calling Brady's Mom Bunny To Ask Her About Dating A Man Who Was A Woman Like In WWBD Email

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Introduction

In the March 3, 2025 episode of "Holmberg's Morning Sickness" on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host John Holmberg engages in a candid and thought-provoking discussion with his co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo. The episode delves into a sensitive and contemporary issue raised by a listener: navigating relationships when a loved one dates someone who is transgender. With Bunny, Brady's mother, joining the conversation, the hosts explore personal perspectives, societal attitudes, and the complexities surrounding such relationships.

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Listener's Question

The episode centers around an email from a listener expressing concern about Bunny dating a man named Stewart. The listener observes that Stewart might have been a woman in the past, based on Sally's social media presence, and questions whether Bunny would want to know this information if she were dating Stewart unknowingly.

Brady introduces the question:

"I got an email from a guy that says my mom is dating again 12 years after she divorced my father... he hasn't met her yet and sees that she's dating a man named Stewart... he said Stewart pictures around 2016... he's surmising that Stewart used to be a woman."
[00:53] Brady

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Bunny's Perspective

Bunny shares her honest and heartfelt thoughts on the matter. She emphasizes the importance of knowing significant details about a partner and underscores that discovering Stewart's past would not deter her from the relationship if she genuinely enjoys his company.

Bunny responds:

"Absolutely. Why would I want to know?"
[02:24] Bunny

Further clarifying her stance:

"No, I wouldn't have. If I was enjoying being with this person..."
[05:49] Bunny

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Role-Playing Scenario

To illustrate their viewpoints, Brady and John engage Bunny in a role-playing exercise. Brady adopts the persona of Stuart, and Bunny attempts to introduce him to Nancy Strauss, showcasing the dynamics and potential discomfort that may arise in such introductions.

Excerpt from the role-play:

"This would have been interesting if you made Stuart not so weird."
[05:14] Bunny

Bunny's honest reaction post-role-play:

"No, I just. I don't think I would have."
[05:25] Bunny

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Discussion and Insights

The hosts explore various facets of the topic, including societal perceptions, personal comfort levels, and the importance of openness in relationships. They debate whether knowing a partner's transgender history should influence one's decision to continue the relationship.

John raises a hypothetical:

"Like, if dad was still alive and he was single, do you think he would go out with Caitlyn Jenner? Tennis? She's kind of attractive."
[07:08] John

Brady muses on acceptance:

"I think you might have lost him. Anyway... you know, how would the girls at the club react?"
[03:25] Brady

Bunny concludes with her unwavering stance:

"I would go for it. Yeah."
[06:03] Bunny

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Notable Quotes

• Brady on societal expectations:

  "If Stuart was living. Hi, how you doing? My name is Stewart. Used to have a Vagina. You'd be okay with that?"
  [05:16] Brady

• John on relationship authenticity:

  "I want to meet him."
  [07:50] John

• Bunny emphasizing personal choice:

  "I would abandon the comfort of a new relationship if you found out that that person had used to be a woman?"
  [05:49] Bunny

• Brady on family reactions:

  "Your son's making fun of my voice. Is this how we raised him?"
  [06:14] Nancy Strauss

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Conclusion and Takeaways

The episode concludes with a reflection on the family's diverse reactions and the challenges of addressing transgender issues within personal relationships. Bunny's unwavering support and open-mindedness serve as a testament to the importance of acceptance and understanding. The hosts acknowledge that while such topics can be contentious, open dialogue fosters greater empathy and progress.

Brady wraps up:

"We've all learned something nice today about Brady's mother and Brady is that anything can happen to them and they're never going to ask any questions."
[08:53] Brady

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Final Thoughts

"Holmberg's Morning Sickness" effectively navigates a complex and sensitive topic with humor, honesty, and heart. By bringing Bunny into the conversation, the hosts provide a multi-generational perspective that enriches the discussion, making it relatable and impactful for listeners navigating similar real-life scenarios.

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Notable Moments Timeline

• 00:35 – Introduction of Bunny joining the conversation.
• 01:24 – Presentation of the listener's question regarding Stewart.
• 03:16 – Bunny contemplates her reaction to discovering Stewart's past.
• 04:01 – Initiation of the role-play scenario.
• 05:14 – Bunny critiques the portrayal of Stuart.
• 07:08 – John introduces a hypothetical about Caitlyn Jenner.
• 08:53 – Brady concludes the main discussion.

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This episode underscores the value of open communication and the importance of supporting loved ones as they navigate personal relationships, regardless of societal prejudices or misconceptions.

Transcript

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[Brady]

Still streaming Homberg's morning sickness online at 98kupd.com well, that's just classless. It's. Look at what a treat we have here. Brady's mom's on the phone to answer to. What would Brady do? Instead it's what would Bunny do? Bunny, are you there?

[Bunny]

I'm here.

[Brady]

How are you this morning, buns?

[Bunny]

Well, feeling pretty good.

[Brady]

Yeah. You just had. So you just had a procedure?

[Bunny]

Yeah, I did. I have a new stint.

[Brady]

You have a stint in your heart. My God. And you're feeling okay?

[Bunny]

Uh huh. I am.

[Brady]

Then good. Then your brain. Your brains ready for this? Your wits are about you and you're feeling strong again. And we've got a question for you that Brady didn't answer very well. But are you ready? Okay, here's the question.

[Bunny]

All right.

[Brady]

I got an email from a guy that says my mom is dating again 12 years after she divorced my father, which 12 years ago, she's now starting to see someone. And this guy went and saw who she's dating. Now he hasn't met her yet and sees that she's dating a man named Stewart. And then through some Internet research on the Facebook. You're familiar with the Facebook, Bunny?

[Bunny]

I am.

[Brady]

All right. She's got the Facebook and the Instagram and stuff and said Stuart pictures kind of around 2016. Stuart isn't there anymore, but there's a woman who looks an awful lot like Stuart in all the. All the photos. So he's surmised that Stuart used to be a woman and his mother doesn't know that. And we said to Brady, because he said as the son, he wouldn't tell you if the person you were dating used to be a woman. Now you're a single lady about the town. Nowadays, if you started to date someone and enjoyed them, and then Brady came to you and said, that's tranny Would you want to know?

[Bunny]

Yes.

[Brady]

Why?

[Bunny]

Absolutely. Why would I want to know?

[Brady]

Yeah.

[Bunny]

Well, you know, I'm not sure because I'm of an age that I wouldn't be a friend with benefits.

[Brady]

Yeah, yeah. You're not going to be one of those people. You guys aren't going to get naked all the time.

[John]

See, and that's why I was saying no.

[Brady]

Right.

[John]

It wouldn't. So the question is, would you. If you didn't know, you still want to know. Yeah, but would that stop you from basically dating?

[Bunny]

No. If I really enjoyed being with this.

[John]

Person, that's how I.

[Brady]

Would you still kiss him and stuff, though? Like, be like, lovey dovey, holding hands and going out and representing him as your new man.

[Bunny]

Huh? Good question.

[John]

What would Nancy Strauss feel?

[Brady]

Yeah, he's right. How would Nancy Strauss react? You know, how would the girls at the club react?

[John]

The book club?

[Bunny]

Well, I think they kind of have the same reaction I have.

[Brady]

This is an indecisive family.

[John]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Bunny, let's role play for a second while we've got a time. I'll play the role of Stuart. You introduce me to. Who was her name?

[John]

Nancy Strauss.

[Brady]

Nancy Strauss. Let's pretend Nancy Strauss is there and you say, nancy, this is my new boyfriend, Stuart, and I'll play the part of Stuart. Are you ready?

[Bunny]

Okay.

[Brady]

All right, go.

[Bunny]

So. Okay, this is Nancy. I'd like you to meet my new friend.

[John]

Yeah.

[Nancy Strauss]

Oh, we're only just friends, Bunny. Just friends? I thought we were so much more than friends. We share underpants.

[John]

That's.

[Bunny]

I would never say that. I would never go out with a Stewart. That would say that, right?

[Brady]

Why?

[Nancy Strauss]

What's wrong with Stuart that would say that? My God, I thought we were close. We have the same bra size.

[John]

It would. I think it would be like anything else. I think it'd be like anything else, though. I mean, a person's voice could be a deal breaker.

[Brady]

Sure, maybe, but that's. Why would that be a deal breaker? I thought Stuart's voice was like, I.

[John]

Just don't like the way.

[Brady]

What's the matter with you?

[Nancy Strauss]

Your son's making fun of my voice. Is this how we raised him? Now let's go. Let's go panty shopping.

[John]

I don't wear that chair and underpants.

[Brady]

Well, that's what. That's what he looks like.

[Bunny]

This would have been interesting if you made Stuart not so weird.

[Brady]

Not so tranny.

[Bunny]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Yeah. That's weird, right? If Stuart was living. Hi, how you doing? My name is Stewart. Used to have a Vagina. You'd be okay with that?

[Bunny]

No, I just. I don't think I would have.

[John]

At least he was up front.

[Brady]

Hi, my name is Stuart. Is my beautiful new girlfriend. Her name's Jeannie. We share underpants. No. So you would, you would abandon the comfort of a new relationship if you found out that that person had used to be a woman?

[Bunny]

No, I wouldn't have. I, I. If I. If I was enjoying being with this person?

[John]

Yeah, but wouldn't there be a part.

[Bunny]

If he didn't talk like John? I would.

[Brady]

It's the voice.

[Bunny]

I would go for it. Yeah.

[Nancy Strauss]

I can't help my voice. Bunny, let's lay down together on the couch.

[John]

Let's spoon.

[Nancy Strauss]

Let's spoon. Let me hold you.

[John]

Watch Murder, She Wrote.

[Nancy Strauss]

Lean up against where my penis should be.

[Brady]

I'm sorry, Bunny. All right.

[Bunny]

You can so many times tell.

[Brady]

Well, that's true, but at a certain age, you start getting into your 80s and it's tougher. Let me look at Paul McCartney. He looks like my grandmother.

[Bunny]

Well, he's old enough to me, isn't he? Oh, absolutely not. Your grandmother.

[Nancy Strauss]

No.

[John]

Well, don't you think it's different for guys? Like, I mean, when, like, if it was the other way around, if dad was still alive and he was single, do you think he would go out with Caitlyn Jenner? Tennis? She's kind of attractive.

[Brady]

She's decent looking. She's got a lot of money. Hey. Hey. I'm not sure. I think you would. I think you might have lost him. Anyway. Well, Bunny, thanks for joining us. We just wanted to ask you a couple of questions. I don't know that you left us feeling any differently than Brady did.

[John]

I nailed it. Yeah, I don't think she'd bring it on.

[Bunny]

What was yours?

[John]

I basically said the same thing you were saying.

[Brady]

He said he wouldn't tell you if he knew when you were dating.

[Bunny]

Well, I would. I kind. You would have said something, Brady.

[John]

Well, if I. I said if. I felt it was very deceptive and the reason being. But there is a. A strong part of him.

[Brady]

Didn't he say I let it fly? Yes.

[John]

I want to meet him.

[Nancy Strauss]

Let it roll.

[Brady]

You said let it roll. Brady said I'd let it roll. Yeah.

[John]

And if I was comfortable with medium. And he seems like a really nice guy. My mom's enjoying his company.

[Brady]

And you're at the house, you're visiting.

[John]

I'm not worried about her getting pregnant.

[Brady]

You're at the house. You're. Of course not. And you're at that. Or, you know, doing something weird. But you're at the house for Christ, and Bunny doesn't. And then he goes, oh, I think.

[Nancy Strauss]

I'll turn in buns.

[Brady]

And then he goes to bed, and you know your mom's gonna go lay with him.

[John]

Yeah.

[Brady]

You wouldn't say anything.

[Bunny]

Well, you know, you didn't say that that was gonna go that far.

[Brady]

Well, you just go sleep in the same bed. It doesn't mean anything.

[John]

Well, I know that wouldn't happen.

[Brady]

I'm not saying Bunny snores.

[John]

Yeah, I'd have to get another bed for him.

[Nancy Strauss]

I just can't take it anymore. All this snoring makes my vagina rattle.

[John]

Now we've got a problem.

[Brady]

All right, now he's saying something. Bunny, we have to go. Thank you for taking time this morning and sort of answering this in a bogan way. We appreciate it.

[Bunny]

Oh, you're very welcome.

[Brady]

Bye, Bunny. Have a nice day.

[Bunny]

Bye.

[Brady]

There you go. There's Bunny Brady's mom, answering the question almost the exact same way Brady did, which was. I'm left. Runs in the family. Left with more questions.

[Nancy Strauss]

Runs in the family.

[Brady]

I mean, if I tried to make it absurd and she said Marcy would do.

[John]

Oh, you would tell Marcy, right?

[Brady]

Oh, she'd be licking salmon, man.

[Nancy Strauss]

You wouldn't say anything.

[Brady]

Marcy would get indignant about it. If I'm like, mom, I think that might have used to be a girl. Oh, so what? I used to be like, so what? Big deal. I'm like, okay, do what you do.

[John]

I love him.

[Brady]

Yeah. Yeah. All right, pronouns aside.

[John]

But you would feel like, I need to tell.

[Brady]

Oh, I'd be teasing her constantly.

[John]

Yeah, it'd be hard.

[Brady]

I'd be laughing, telling my mom, Killing me.

[Nancy Strauss]

Get this.

[John]

That's how you try to approach it.

[Brady]

Yeah, I would. Because it'd be. Yeah. I would walk into the house, hey, ladies. How's everybody doing?

[Nancy Strauss]

That's not funny, John.

[Brady]

You sound like Charlie in the box.

[John]

I know. Nobody.

[Nancy Strauss]

Nobody likes the Charlie in the box.

[Brady]

Well, nobody likes you and my mom's either, so.

[John]

Now get out of here.

[Brady]

Get out of here. It's 9. 53. There you go. We've all learned something nice today about Brady's mother and Brady is that anything can happen to them and they're never going to ask any questions. It's. We got an entertainment drill coming up next. It's 98 Gee, Arizona's most powerful rocket radio station. He said fully erect. 98K.