Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Episode Summary (March 17, 2025)

Host/Author: John Holmberg with Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo
Broadcasted on: 98KUPD | Hubbard Radio
Release Date: March 17, 2025
Episode Title: "WWBD - His Wife Wants To Go Back To Her Size A Boobs - His Kids Are Assholes And Ruined Ex Wife's Sister's Wedding Table - His Coworker Did 19yrs For Carrying A 14yo Across State Lines"

Introduction

On this engaging episode of Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, Holmberg's Morning Sickness, host John Holmberg, alongside co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo, delves into three compelling listener stories. Balancing humor with candid advice, the team navigates through personal dilemmas, offering both entertainment and thoughtful insights.

1. Listener Letter: "Wife Wants To Go Back To Her Size A Boobs"

Timestamp: 05:03 – 11:55

Overview:
Kyle reaches out with a personal struggle: his wife desires breast reduction surgery to revert to her original double A cup size despite having no medical necessity. Kyle is conflicted, as he values her personality over her appearance but is vexed by her persistent demand.

Key Discussions and Insights:

• Host Reactions:

  • Brady: Empathizes with Kyle’s frustration, highlighting the emotional toll of such a request. “It’s a good line. And she says, that's cause they're 22. They don't have personalities yet [00:43].”
  • Brett: Suggests Kyle might need to consider separation, remarking, “I’d leave [06:10].”
  • Kevin: Advocates for understanding and compromise, emphasizing self-worth beyond physical appearance. “You don't want your wife to turn into a dude. A dude chest [08:52].”

• Humorous Elements:

  • The hosts playfully debate the validity and definitions of bra sizes, adding levity to Kyle’s serious predicament. “AAA. So it’s like baseball in reverse [15:40].”

• Advice Given:

  • Encourage open communication and compromise. Possible solutions include seeking counseling or finding a middle ground in appearance and personal growth.
  • Kevin suggests, “Maybe a... a little staycation... get them a weekend [14:15].”

Notable Quotes:

• Kyle: “I'm not sure what's going on here. Help, Kyle.” [05:03]
• Brady: “It's about personality. So I told her, I'm like, I don't remember Playboy taking pictures of people's personalities [05:40].”
• Brett: “Selfish broad. She doesn't care about him [06:35].”

2. Listener Letter: "His Kids Are Assholes And Ruined Ex Wife's Sister's Wedding Table"

Timestamp: 12:02 – 16:01

Overview:
A distressed listener shares that his seven and five-year-old children caused havoc at his ex-wife's sister's wedding by disrupting the unity table, leading to embarrassment and strained family relations.

Key Discussions and Insights:

• Host Reactions:

  • Brady: Criticizes the lack of parental control, stating, “7 and 5 is too old to go running wild during a wedding and knock a whole table over [13:02].”
  • Kevin: Questions the listener’s parenting strategies, hinting at the inevitability of such behavior without proper guidance. “I’m not worried about it [12:54].”

• Humorous Elements:

  • The hosts joke about the sacrilegious nature of children ruining sacred wedding rituals. “If you could do me a favor, I’m going out of town. Could you wash the kids for the weekend? [13:58].”

• Advice Given:

  • Emphasizes the importance of discipline and proactive parenting. Suggestions include structured activities to prevent misbehavior at important events.
  • Brett: Recommends, “They let you bring kids at a wedding. That’s a good point [14:14].”

Notable Quotes:

• Listener: “They both took off running, knocked over that table that holds the candle in that sand aquarium [12:32].”
• Brady: “Little jerks. Yeah, they should be [14:37].”
• Kevin: “If you run the risk of running into people that aren't going to forgive you for it [19:46].”

3. Listener Letter: "His Co-worker Did 19yrs For Carrying A 14yo Across State Lines"

Timestamp: 16:01 – 22:33

Overview:
James seeks advice after discovering that his trusted co-worker, who recently served 19 years in jail for serious crimes involving a 14-year-old, may still pose a threat to his safety and workplace environment.

Key Discussions and Insights:

• Host Reactions:

  • Brady: Expresses concern over the revelation, highlighting the dangers of associating with someone with such a past. “That guy's gonna kill you. Or next thing you know, you're in a trunk with a teenager driving all over Colorado getting sold [20:11].”
  • Brett: Advises taking immediate action to distance himself from the co-worker. “You should have known better [15:34].”

• Humorous Elements:

  • The hosts use dark humor to underscore the severity of the situation. “He's Warren Jeffs [20:33].”
  • Brady: Makes a sardonic comment, “She went dude chest. Oh, my God [09:56].”

• Advice Given:

  • Strong recommendation to report the co-worker’s past and current behavior to management to ensure workplace safety.
  • Encourages James to confront the co-worker directly for clarity before escalating the issue. “Go ahead. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with [19:21].”

Notable Quotes:

• James: “He listens to country, so I'm safe talking about it. What the f do I do? [16:50].”
• Brady: “I watched botched. Plenty of people do it and it lasts for a few years [08:06].”
• Kevin: “If he's not gonna be able to, you know, talk to the boss, then [20:02].”

Additional Segments and Highlights

• Neighborly Shenanigans:
  The hosts humorously discuss initiating a playful act of littering dog poop in a neighbor’s yard as retaliation for past grievances. “We bag up all of our dog's poop and we take it to their house... [04:13].”

• Concert Chaos:
  They reminisce about a Taylor Swift festival at the football stadium, drawing parallels to the earlier listener stories and the chaos that ensues when large crowds attend events. “There were people crawling over had it. They couldn't even have it [21:29].”

• Bra Size Clarifications:
  A side conversation ensues regarding the accuracy of bra size terminology, leading to a brief comedic break from the main topics. “Triple A’s like Brady said, inverted or what? [15:40].”

• Moral and Ethical Considerations:
  The hosts frequently delve into moral judgments, balancing tough love with humor. “Men are visual [08:56].” and “It's a rule. They made a law about it [20:34].”

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully intertwines humor with serious life issues, providing listeners with both laughter and meaningful advice. From marital disputes over physical appearances to the challenges of parenting and confronting unsettling truths about colleagues, the hosts navigate each topic with a blend of candor and wit. Their dynamic interactions and relatable discussions make for a compelling listen, ensuring that both regular listeners and newcomers find value and entertainment in every segment.

Notable Quotes Compilation:

• Brady: “What Would Brady Do? And Brady has had a big week off of morality and such [00:43].”
• Kevin: “I don't want to turn into a dude. A dude chest [08:52].”
• Brett: “You should have known better [15:34].”
• Brady: “It’s about personality. So I told her, I don't remember Playboy taking pictures of people's personalities [05:40].”
• Kevin: “If he's not gonna be able to, you know, talk to the boss, then [20:02].”

Holmberg's Morning Sickness continues to entertain and provoke thought among its Arizona listeners, maintaining its reputation as the go-to morning show for insightful and humorous discussions.