03-10-26 - Entertainment Drill - TUE - Arnold Says He's Doing Sequels To Conan, Commando And Predator - Corey Feldman Not Invited To Oscars Rob Reiner Tribute

Summary

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Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (03-10-26)

Main Theme:
The crew dives into the latest entertainment headlines, riffing on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to classic franchises, questionable Hollywood sequels and prequels, Rob Reiner’s Oscars tribute drama with Corey Feldman, blunt takes on current music beefs, and a lively rundown of top rock covers by women. True to the show’s tone, hosts trade rapid fire jokes, skepticism, and sharp commentary throughout.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Sequels Overload

[02:41–03:47]

• Brady: Announces Arnold set to star in sequels to Predator, Conan, and Commando.
• John/Holmberg: Skeptical and unimpressed.
  • “No, thanks.” (John, 02:46)
  • “He’s 77. He’s not gonna do anything.” (John, 03:32)
• Debate: The team questions the logic of reviving franchises with aging stars.
  • “You’ve milked the character dry.” (John, 03:19)
  • “It’s Conan with all the sloppy skin and all of the chicken skin. I don’t like it.” (John, 03:43)
• Comic Interlude: The group jokes about “hospice Conan” and appropriate age casting.

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Stallone’s Rambo Prequel

[02:47–03:11]

• Brady: Notes Stallone producing a John Rambo prequel, starring Noah Centineo.
• John: Straight to criticism.
  • “Nope. That can’t be right. Anyway. Nope, nope. All ideas are bad ideas. We liked it. Leave it alone.” (John, 02:58)
• Relatable Analogy: References Sopranos prequel as unnecessary.
  • “Turned out to be unnecessary and forgettable.” (John, 03:08)

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Oscars Drama: Corey Feldman Excluded

[04:29–05:41]

• Brady: Brings up Corey Feldman not being invited to the Rob Reiner Oscars tribute, while Will Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell were.
• John: Unsurprised, calls Feldman "awful".
  • “Corey Feldman is awful.” (John, 04:44)
  • “Where’s your rewind button? Why did you say his fans? Corey’s fan, you mean Corey.” (John, 05:04)
• Speculation: Feldman claims exclusion relates to his public abuse talk.
• Jokes: Co-hosts riff on fans protesting and rally for Rob Reiner, tongue-in-cheek.
  • “Don’t worry about it. Let me put my magic markers down and thanks for stopping me.” (John, 05:16)
  • “I already have my poster board ready to go.” (Dick, 05:27)

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Jack White vs. Taylor Swift Songwriting Critique

[05:47–06:39]

• Brady: Brings up Jack White’s comment on Taylor Swift and generic relationship songs.
• John: Disagrees with White’s take:
  • “So what? So if Taylor... I don’t like Taylor Swift’s music that much. But why is that bad?” (John, 06:25)
• Team agrees: White can write what he wants; so can Swift.
• Lighthearted Grumbling: "Seven Nation Army, but I like the song." (John, 06:34)

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Music Obituary: Boston’s Lead Singer Dies

[06:39–07:10]

• Brady: Notes Boston vocalist Tommy DeCarlo died of brain cancer on March 9th—same day as his predecessor Brad Delp.
• John: Finds grim pattern, jokes about when to quit the band.
  • “So don’t be the new singer of Boston on March 9th.” (John, 06:56)
  • “Brett suggested quit on the 8th or 7th…Then get back in there. Find your way back.” (John, 07:01/07:04)

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Notable Rock Covers by Female Artists

[07:16–08:27]

• Brady: Reads a list of celebrated covers:
  • Tina Turner – “Whole Lotta Love” (Led Zeppelin)
  • The Bangles – “Hazy Shade of Winter” (Simon & Garfunkel)
  • PJ Harvey & Bjork – “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (Rolling Stones)
  • Garbage – “Starman” (David Bowie)
  • Heart – “Stairway to Heaven” (Led Zeppelin)
  • Phoebe Bridgers – “Friday I’m in Love” (The Cure)
  • Indigo Girls – “Romeo and Juliet”
  • Pat Benatar – “Helter Skelter” (Beatles)
• John: Strong opinions, highlights favorites and trashes others.
  • “That is a fantastic cover.” (on Bangles’ “Hazy Shade,” 07:32)
  • “Ladies, your list is terrible. Shocking. Those are the best you’ve come up with in forever? No, it’s terrible.” (John, 08:41)
  • “Women get better. Be better. That’s all I say.” (John, 08:49)
• Memorable Sarcasm:
  • “If the Indigo Girls are on a top 10 list of things ladies have done, check yourselves.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Regurgitating Old Franchises:
  • “You’ve milked the character dry.” (John, 03:19)
  • “It’s Conan with all of the sloppy skin and all of the chicken skin. I don’t like it.” (John, 03:43)
• On Industry Outcasts:
  • “Where’s your rewind button? Why did you say his fans? Corey’s fan, you mean Corey.” (John, 05:04)
• On List Quality:
  • “Ladies, your list is terrible. Shocking.” (John, 08:41)
• On Women in Cover Songs:
  • “Women get better. Be better. That’s all I say.” (John, 08:49)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Schwarzenegger/Sequel Announcements: 02:41–03:47
• Rambo Prequel Rant: 02:47–03:11
• Commentary on Aged Action Stars: 03:23–04:17
• Oscars/Rob Reiner/Corey Feldman bit: 04:29–05:41
• Jack White vs. Taylor Swift: 05:47–06:39
• Boston Singer Death(s): 06:39–07:10
• Best Female Rock Covers List: 07:16–08:49

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Overall Tone & Flow

Casual and irreverent, the hosts don’t hold back with opinions, blending pop culture skepticism, inside jokes, and sardonic asides. The conversation moves quickly, with most topics getting brisk but pointed commentary.

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Useful for Listeners Who Missed the Episode:
This summary captures all significant entertainment stories, the hosts’ unfiltered reactions, and the recurring thread of comedic skepticism at Hollywood trends—delivering the exact flavor of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness “Entertainment Drill.”

Transcript

[A]

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[A]

Arnold Schwarzenegger will star in sequels to Predator, Conan and Commando.

[C]

No, thanks.

[A]

And Sylvester Stallone is producing a John Rambo, a prequel to First Blood.

[C]

Nope.

[A]

It'll be starring Noah Centennial.

[C]

Don't care. That can't be right. Anyway. Nope, nope. All ideas are bad ideas. We liked it. Leave it alone.

[D]

It was like when they did the the Sopranos prequel.

[A]

Terrible.

[C]

Turned out to be unnecessary and forgettable.

[A]

Stallone signed on as executive producer of John Rambo, the sequel to First Stop the First Round.

[C]

You've milked the character dry.

[A]

Arnold will actually star in his.

[C]

No, he won't. He'll be. He'll do a.

[A]

You know, I'll be doing some stuff.

[C]

He's 77. He's not gonna do anything.

[A]

I will kick ass like he's 77.

[C]

It will be all right because I'm

[A]

not gonna be doing the same stuff that I did.

[C]

Not doing anything.

[D]

You got a body double or something for Conan? I mean, semi Soviet.

[C]

Yeah, it's Conan with all of the sloppy skin and all of the chicken skin. I don't like it.

[A]

He says they don't write them like I'm 40 years. I'll write it age appropriate. I'll still go in there and kick some ass, but it'll be different.

[D]

You think?

[C]

Tone into hospice, Arian. I'm checking into hospice and I'm going to kick ass at it.

[A]

Pulling plugs on people.

[C]

Yeah, they're going to kill you all by taking away your medicine in your corn.

[D]

They're gonna bring Grace Jones back for the sequel, too.

[C]

She's still alive? I think so, yeah.

[A]

I don't know.

[C]

I thought she was maybe. I don't know. Yeah, I like that. Yeah. She can be in there too, as the nurse.

[A]

I don't know if he don't like

[C]

it here in the hospital.

[D]

She's 77.

[C]

Too violent. I don't want to see that.

[A]

No. Corey Feldman wasn't invited to do the Rob Reiner tribute on the Oscars. But Will Wheaton and.

[C]

Yeah. Because he's not annoying.

[D]

They're same.

[C]

Yeah. Corey Feldman is awful.

[A]

There's a reason River Phoenix died.

[C]

Well, he can't make it right.

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

They asked, but they're saying that held him up.

[D]

Still around. Can they bring Chocolate back?

[A]

His fans felt he's dissed, but Corey thinks he got. They didn't want him because of the. Talking of the abuse that he had.

[C]

Where's your rewind button? Why did you say his fans? Corey's fan, you mean Corey.

[A]

But he said. Don't protest.

[D]

No problem.

[C]

Don't worry about it. Let me put my magic markers down and thanks. Thanks for stopping me.

[A]

This is not my moment. This is for Rob.

[C]

Thanks, Feldman, for stopping me before. I got ahead of myself with all of my protest signs.

[D]

I already have my poster board ready to go.

[A]

He said, will and Jerry have this. They got this.

[C]

Yeah. I love you, Corey. God hates. I don't know what I was thinking.

[A]

All on a. Rob my own way.

[C]

Right. Private.

[A]

Come back.

[E]

Come back.

[C]

Yeah. Privately. Somewhere else. Where we want you to honor Rob as well.

[A]

Evidently it's on between Jack White and Taylor Swift because he goes. He quotes now. It's become very popular in the Taylor Swift way of pop singers writing. He says, I. I find nothing interesting

[C]

with her about the relationship songs.

[A]

Yes.

[D]

He's not wrong.

[C]

Does she got a. She hadn't had a song about breaking up with somebody for a while.

[A]

Yeah. If it's something that's really painful. I'm not going to put this important painful thing that I went through out there for some idiot on the Internet to stomp all over.

[C]

So what? So if Taylor. I don't like Taylor Swift's music that much. But why is that bad?

[A]

Yeah. I don't know why that fired him up so much. Jackpot.

[C]

Can write about what he wants. I don't know what he's talking about. Seven Nation army, but I like the song.

[A]

So Boston's lead singer, Tommy DeCarlo. He's not the original. Brad Delp.

[C]

Wasn't dead for a while. This guy died, too.

[A]

He died of brain cancer. Six years old. He died on March 9th. Brad Delp died on March 9th as well.

[C]

So don't be the new singer of Boston on March 9th.

[A]

Brett suggested quit on.

[C]

On the 8th or 7th. Yeah.

[A]

Yeah.

[D]

And then join again on the 10th.

[C]

Yeah. Then get back in there. Find your way back.

[A]

Tom.

[D]

I'm quitting for a couple days.

[C]

Let's find your way back. Starship. Yeah, Starship. They're very confusing. Same things.

[A]

Here's a list of the best rock covers by women. Tina Turner did A Whole lot of love. Led Zeppelin. Some of these.

[C]

I don't. Probably good.

[A]

The Bangles. Hazy Shade of Winter.

[C]

That is a fantastic cover. That's the Mamas and the Papas, right? That is a great song.

[A]

Simon Garfield.

[D]

Yeah.

[C]

Oh, Simon Garfield. Yeah. That is a great song, though. Like the way the. Musically that John knows because he's a guitar player. Those girls play. That song is real good.

[A]

PJ Harvey and Bjork did I Can't get no Satisfaction.

[D]

Don't Even Turn New York's in it. I'm out.

[C]

PJ Harvey too. I don't like her either.

[A]

Garbage did Starman. David Bowie. Heart did Stairway to Heaven.

[C]

No, she did a lot of Zeppelin stuff.

[A]

You're like this one. Phoebe Bridgers.

[C]

What was the one?

[A]

You'd be surprised how good that is.

[C]

The Stairwell to Heaven. Because she did the. The Battle of Evermore for the single soundtrack. And it was great.

[A]

Phoebe Bridgers did Friday I'm In Love by the Cure.

[C]

I don't know what that is.

[A]

Indigo Girls. Romeo and Juliet.

[C]

Juliet and Juliet.

[D]

You said Indigo.

[C]

I'm out. Yeah.

[A]

Pat Benatar did Helter Skelter.

[C]

And then the Donnas or what was the Runaways or whatever. They. They covered everything.

[A]

The. Yeah, yeah, yeah did Sheena is a punk rocker.

[C]

Nobody knows. Well, ladies, your list is terrible. Shocking. Those are the best. That's the best you've come up with in forever? No, it's terrible. Just. If the Indigo Girls are On a top 10 list of things ladies have done. Check yourselves. Women get better. Be better. That's all I say. Be better. I'm gonna leave you today with the words that I think are gonna resonate with all of us. There's comedy in those cripples. Your dad said that Kirby was here. She won't remember it because of the drugs, but something we'll all think about for a while. That's it. Larry's coming up next. You guys have yourselves a great Tuesday. We'll see you tomorrow. Right here in the Morning Sickness. Hello, Arizona's most powerful rock radio station, he said. Fully erect.

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