03-06-25 - Entertainment Drill - THU - w/Dale Hellestrae - Dale Reveals His Love For RomComs And How Much He Cries At Movies

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Episode Summary (03-06-25)

Release Date: March 6, 2025
Host: John Holmberg with Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Guest: Dale Hellestrae
Segment: Entertainment Drill

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Introduction

In the March 6th episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host John Holmberg, alongside Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo, and special guest Dale Hellestrae, delves into a lively discussion centered around entertainment, personal interests, and emotional responses to media. The episode, titled "Entertainment Drill," features an engaging conversation with Dale, who candidly shares his love for romantic comedies (RomComs) and his emotional reactions to movies.

Main Discussion Points

1. Self-Defense Training Promotion

The episode opens with Dale highlighting a promotional segment for React Defense, a tactical self-defense training program. Dale emphasizes the importance of preparedness, recounting a story where training helped avert a potential campus crisis. He states:

“...it's fairly remarkable what you can learn and what kicks in immediately. Especially when it's real...” [00:41]

He advocates for the value of self-defense training, offering an attractive price point to encourage listeners to become “sheepdogs” rather than “sheep,” a metaphor for being proactive and prepared.

2. The Office and Steve Carell's Charitable Acts

Steve shifts the conversation to celebrity philanthropy, specifically mentioning Steve Carell's efforts to support students affected by wildfires in Los Angeles. He references the memorable episode of The Office, "Michael Scott's Tots," where Carell's character promises to pay college tuition for a group of students, only to revisit this promise seven years later to fulfill it. Dale reflects on the emotional weight of the episode:

“If you've ever seen the episode of Michael Scott's Tots, it is. It's so hard to watch. It's so uncomfortable...” [02:01]

This segment underscores the intersection of fiction and real-life generosity, highlighting how television can inspire genuine acts of kindness.

3. Actors Turning Down Iconic Roles

Steve presents a list of notable actors who declined significant roles in major film franchises, including Robert Downey Jr., Tony Stark, Deadpool, and Wolverine. Dale and Brady add to the discussion by mentioning other actors like Josh Brolin and Matt Damon, who passed on roles in Jurassic World and Avatar, respectively. This segment explores the "what-ifs" of Hollywood casting decisions and their potential impact on the film industry.

4. Favorite Movies Debate

A substantial portion of the episode is dedicated to a spirited debate about favorite movies, revealing the guests' diverse tastes and sparking humorous disagreements.

• Romantic Comedies vs. Action Movies:

  Dale shares his fondness for Stripes, leading to a playful exchange with Brady, who admits he hasn't seen the entire movie, critiquing Bill Murray's performance:

  “Because Bill Murray's kind of stupid.” [03:30]

  Despite the banter, Dale defends his choices, reinforcing his preference for RomComs.

• Julia Roberts Films:

  Brady expresses his admiration for Julia Roberts movies, specifically Notting Hill, which Dale humorously refers to as "gay":

  “Notting Hill's no man's favorite movie.” [04:07]

  The conversation touches on societal perceptions of film genres and the emotional connections viewers develop with characters and stories.

• Emotional Reactions to Movies:

  The discussion shifts to the emotional impact of films, with Brady admitting:

  “I cry almost every movie.” [08:54]

  This leads to a dialogue about the vulnerability associated with expressing emotions during cinematic experiences, challenging traditional notions of masculinity.

5. Auctioning of Joey Potter's House from Dawson's Creek

Brady introduces a quirky news piece about the auctioning of Joey Potter's fictional house from the popular TV show Dawson's Creek. The humorous banter about the logistics of purchasing a house without the land emphasizes the show's enduring cultural impact.

“The bidding is at 29,000, but it's... well, the house is in Wilmington, North Carolina. But if you buy it, you can't move into it right away. First you have to move it.” [07:38]

6. Movie Recommendations and Personal Stories

The guests continue to share their favorite films, ranging from Tootsie to Mrs. Doubtfire, and discuss real-life connections to movie narratives, such as Erin Brockovich. Dale’s affectionate mention of Julia Roberts and her roles underscores the personal significance these films hold for him.

“Man, oh, man, oh, man.” [08:46]

Notable Quotes

• Dale Hellestrae on Self-Defense:

  “There’s nothing wrong with having a little preparation in your pocket. And why wouldn't you?” [00:41]

• Brady on Emotional Responses:

  “I cry almost every movie.” [08:54]

• Dale on Favorite Movies:

  “Notting Hill's no man's favorite movie.” [04:07]

• Brady on Expressing Emotions:

  “Why can't I just be secure my manhood?” [03:46]

Insights and Conclusions

The episode effectively blends humor with heartfelt discussions, offering listeners a glimpse into the personal preferences and emotional landscapes of the hosts and their guest. Dale Hellestrae's openness about enjoying RomComs and his tendency to cry during movies challenges stereotypical expectations of masculinity, fostering a more inclusive and understanding community. Additionally, the lighthearted debates over favorite films and celebrity actions provide both entertainment and relatable content for the audience.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of being prepared, whether through self-defense training or emotional readiness to engage with media. By sharing personal anecdotes and preferences, the hosts create an engaging and authentic dialogue that resonates with a diverse listener base.

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully combines entertainment with meaningful conversations, highlighting the hosts' ability to discuss a wide range of topics while maintaining an engaging and relatable tone. Dale Hellestrae's participation adds depth to the discussion, making it a memorable episode for both regular listeners and newcomers seeking insightful morning radio content.

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Transcript

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[Brady]

Still streaming Homberg's morning sickness online.

[Dale]

At 98kupd.com Brady it's time to entertain everybody. It's the entertainment drill. It's brought to be our [e-mail] the home of tactical Black Self Defense. Read that email earlier this week of somebody who trained there and had their daughter trained there get into a situation where there was a stabby guy running around her college campus and her training kicked in immediately and she probably kept 21 people in a safe situation by calming them down rather than having them run around with chickens with their heads cut off. It was it's fairly remarkable what you can learn and what kicks in immediately. Especially when it's real and some guy stabbing people at a campus on college. Don't get any more real than that. These are the types of things that can happen to anybody at any time. Probably won't happen to you. But there's nothing wrong with having a little preparation in your pocket. And why wouldn't you? And you can do it for a price that's unbeatable. 199 bucks for two months of hands on personal training. Self defense training will get you in great shape and learn you a few things about being a better version of you.

[Brady]

Sheepdog.

[Dale]

That's what we're looking for. No longer Sheep. Bad guys don't look for sheepdogs. They don't like to fight. So put it in you and show it to everybody else. Reactdefense.com it's the home of Tactical Black Brady Entertainment.

[Steve]

Steve Carell's doing something that's kind of cool. He's helping out the students that were affected by the fires in la. He's buying all the prom tickets for six high school so you don't have to buy.

[Dale]

He did this on the office picking it up. Yep. He had to scratch tots when he promised that inner city school that he'd pay for all their college on one of the episodes and never thought that they would call him out on it. And then seven years later they came back, they're all graduating. That's funny. If you've ever seen the episode of Michael Scott's Tots, it is. It's so hard to watch. It's so uncomfortable because he doesn't have any money and he promised them all, I'll pay for your educations if you graduate. And like 10 of them, motivated by this, did. It's a great episode.

[Steve]

Here's a list of some actors who turned down billion dooll movies. Robert Downey Jr. Tony Stark and Deadpool and Wolverine. Opted out. Said not partaking.

[Dale]

What's the Will Smith in the Matrix or something like that. That'll be on there, right? Wasn't he supposed to.

[Steve]

Not on the one that I have. I know you had Josh Brolin, who was. Could have played the part of Owen Grady in Jurassic World.

[Dale]

Really?

[Steve]

Matt Damon could have played Jake Sully in Avatar.

[Dale]

What's your favorite movie of all time? Dale? No. Boy, this will be good.

[Brady]

No, it's. It's got to be one of those comedies. I mean, like a little more specific. Well, like Caddyshack.

[Dale]

All time Stripes.

[Brady]

And I didn't ever see the whole thing of stripes.

[Dale]

How do you not see all of Stripes?

[Brady]

Because Bill Murray's kind of stupid.

[Dale]

Oh my God. But you go, yeah, yeah, he's great in Caddyshack. Yeah, not so much. You didn't like him in Stripes.

[Brady]

What? I. I love. I love Julia Roberts movies.

[Dale]

Gay.

[Brady]

Why can't I just be secure my manhood?

[Dale]

Did you say stuff like that?

[Brady]

Why?

[Dale]

What movies are your favorite? Julia Roberts.

[Brady]

The one where. With the guy in England. London, whatever.

[Dale]

Notting Hill.

[Brady]

Yes.

[Steve]

Oh, with Grant.

[Dale]

I repeat, gay. Notting Hill's no man's favorite movie.

[Brady]

Secure.

[Dale]

Busy in the morning next week. It's a nice movie, but it's man's favorite movie. And I'm not saying it has to be an action movie, but not that. That's the opposite.

[Brady]

I do. I do like some older action movies.

[Dale]

Like what?

[Brady]

I can't remember their names.

[Dale]

Okay, that was Julia Robertson was one of the action movies called Pretty Woman.

[Brady]

Oh, I did like Pretty Women.

[Dale]

What is going on with you?

[Brady]

Yeah, yeah.

[Steve]

Predator Commando.

[Brady]

No, I never saw Predator Wars.

[Dale]

Watching Bridget Jones Diaries and stuff. Did you see that? You never saw that? The Notebook. That's gay.

[Brady]

Really?

[Dale]

The Notebook? Did you ever watch that? You were forced to watch the Notebook?

[Brady]

No, I never saw Brooke made you watch it.

[Dale]

You know what? He can't even remember watching the Notebook. And that's ironic because it's about Alzheimer's.

[Brady]

How about that one where the. The actress is fake orgasm in the restaurant.

[Dale]

When Harry Met Sally. Yeah, you like that? That's a good one.

[Brady]

Yeah.

[Dale]

Rom com guy.

[Brady]

I'm secure.

[Dale]

I'm not saying. Well, look, then you know it's gay.

[Brady]

No.

[Dale]

Do you know it's gay? If you have to say, that's my fav. Favorite movie, I'm secure. You know that the next thing everybody's saying, oh, he's gay. That's okay.

[Brady]

Not everybody.

[Dale]

Now if I told you my favorite movie of all time was love, actually, you'd be like, it's gay.

[Brady]

The other movie that my first movie was Poseidon Adventure.

[Dale]

Oh, wow.

[Steve]

And Gene Hackman one.

[Brady]

Yeah, I just saw that. You know, pictures. Gene Hackman, by the way, did anything.

[Dale]

I know, but no. No gas, no carbon, no nothing. My theory is his kids killed her. Killed both of them. Because his wife was 30 years younger.

[Brady]

Yeah.

[Dale]

Byron from MMP CTE is really kicking in on Dale. People are saying it like your favorite movies. I like Julia. Did you like Steel Magnolias? No. Thelma and Louise. That's not Julia Roberts. But is that one you liked? Yeah, he might have thought.

[Brady]

No, Tootsie.

[Dale]

Tootsie's good.

[Brady]

Tootsie. Who's in Tootsie?

[Dale]

Dustin Hoffman. Terry Gar. Bill Murray's in that again.

[Brady]

You know, probably hit it for some reason.

[Steve]

I think I like about Mrs. Doubtfire.

[Dale]

Yeah. Your favorite movie of all time is Notting Hill.

[Brady]

That's the one I can remember. I know I like some of the action movies, but I can't. I. I like Submission Impossibles.

[Steve]

Okay.

[Dale]

Yeah.

[Brady]

I like James Bond.

[Steve]

Are you a James Bond guy?

[Brady]

Not.

[Dale]

Well, you like Tom Cruise? You like Tom Cruise?

[Brady]

A Mission Impossible.

[Dale]

So if it's a Julia Roberts rom com or a Tom Cruise man flick, sign me up.

[Brady]

I'll five seven a Tommy. Tommy Cruz.

[Dale]

Yeah, because he's like a little woman. So. Yeah, perfect. Wow.

[Steve]

Dale's got a quick story about one of his favorite shows.

[Brady]

Yeah, I mean, again, I. I don't know how much time.

[Dale]

None.

[Brady]

Brady puts in zero.

[Dale]

No time. It's a print.

[Steve]

This is huge.

[Brady]

Have you ever seen. Have you ever seen the show Dawson's Creek?

[Dale]

It's been a while. And no one regularly. I don't know I've ever watched it though. Had Jessica. What's her name? The one married to Timberlake. She was Jessica Gardner. Huh? Jessica Beals in it.

[Brady]

Okay.

[Dale]

And they had a couple of. And you know James Vanderbeek.

[Steve]

Yeah, Vanderbeek.

[Dale]

So I know about it.

[Brady]

So you know too much. Joey Potter's house from Dawson's Creek is being auctioned off.

[Dale]

Johnny.

[Brady]

Okay, you can make a bid. It started at $29,000. I have no idea what this house looks like. The house is at. Oh.

[Dale]

The bidding is at 29,000, but it's.

[Brady]

Risen now to 30,000 in the house. Too good to be true. Well, the house is in Wilmington, North Carolina. But if you buy it, you can't move into it right away. First you have to move it.

[Dale]

Oh.

[Brady]

And yes, that means the whole house.

[Dale]

A few hundred thousand dollars. Foundation out.

[Brady]

Yeah, it's a personal property auction. I mean, the house for sale, but the land it's on is not.

[Dale]

I didn't like this.

[Steve]

So your bid right Now, Dale, of 30 grand is the highest.

[Brady]

And so you went through all the stories that are out.

[Steve]

Yeah, that was.

[Dale]

What about Sleeping with the Enemy? Julia Roberts as an abused house. His favorite movie is Notting Hill.

[Brady]

Yes.

[Dale]

Look at him.

[Brady]

He smiles.

[Dale]

Gary, say it. Yeah, Notting Hill. Oh, I didn't say that. Yeah, I'll do it. I've never heard a man say that before.

[Brady]

Really?

[Dale]

Even like a guy in that movie about Aaron Brockovich? Yeah, Brockovich. Aaron Brock.

[Brady]

Oh, I do like that movie. Yeah.

[Dale]

It's like talking to Brady's mom.

[Brady]

Yeah. Yeah, That's a good one.

[Dale]

Man, oh, man, oh, man.

[Brady]

I mean, she won a lot of money for those poor people.

[Dale]

That's right. So you felt good. Did you cry? What's the last movie? Did you ever cry at a movie?

[Brady]

Oh, I cried almost every. I cry almost every movie. What's the singing song singing show on ABC now?

[Dale]

American Idol.

[Brady]

Yeah. If. If America votes off the wrong person, there'll be a tear.

[Dale]

You cry when someone gets voted off.

[Steve]

America, not the performance.

[Brady]

Yeah, No, I mean, if. If America is so screwed up they vote the wrong person.

[Dale]

What about the Bachelor? What about that?

[Brady]

I've never watched the Bachelor.

[Dale]

Never watched the Bachelor. You'd cry a lot at the Bachelor.

[Brady]

Would I?

[Dale]

Yeah, there's a lot of people. How about Runaway Bride? Runaway Bride.

[Brady]

There we go. Do you ever do that guy? Richard Gere.

[Dale]

Yeah, that's right. Yeah. Wow, Dale, we learned so much about you once again.

[Brady]

Right. Well, that's why I come in there for you. I'm an open book.

[Dale]

I guess. So.

[Brady]

I don't keep things inside like you do.

[Dale]

I don't either. I'll tell you when you think you're gay. Even guys at KDKB just email and goes, dale's gay.

[Brady]

Send him over.

[Dale]

Send them on down. We want to talk to him. You're the new mascot? Well, that's incredible.

[Brady]

Whatever happened to that girl that does your squares, Mo?

[Dale]

She doesn't want to do it anymore. So we got a thriller. The kid from the sports station does it.

[Brady]

He walks a little funny.

[Dale]

He's crippled.

[Brady]

Yeah, way to go.

[Dale]

He doesn't walk funny. He was. He was born too soon.

[Steve]

There's reasons for that walk.

[Dale]

Yeah, he fell out of his mom a few months early and his legs never got done.

[Brady]

Okay, still. All right.

[Dale]

About 30, Dale.

[Steve]

How about Mystic Pizza?

[Dale]

Oh, yeah.

[Brady]

No, I never saw Mystic Pizza.

[Steve]

Oh, you got to catch that.

[Dale]

You'd love that. We have a marathon at Brady's house. We'll do mojitos and Julia Roberts movies. I swear I'll show up. You guys plan it. I swear I'll be there. Promise. It's 10:10. Larry's giving away trips to Disneyland. You got to listen to Larry to find out how you can win trips to Disneyland with our buddy Larry. My good friend Larry. He's coming up next. Dale, as always, thank you. Brought to you by prestige billiards az.com Dale's got his brand new special. 10% off. Say meathead 98. And get pink felt for free on your brand new pool table. The Dale special is now in full effect. We're done. Larry's next. Have a great one. We'll see you tomorrow. The morning sickness on Arizona's most powerful rock radio station. He said fully erect.