05-07-25 - Entertainment Drill - WED - Belushi Family And Dan Ackroyd Want To Create A Multimedia Blues Brothers Universe

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: 05-07-25 - Entertainment Drill - WED - Belushi Family And Dan Ackroyd Want To Create A Multimedia Blues Brothers Universe Release Date: May 7, 2025

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Introduction

In the May 7, 2025 episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo delve into the exciting news surrounding the iconic Blues Brothers franchise. Titled "Entertainment Drill - WED - Belushi Family And Dan Ackroyd Want To Create A Multimedia Blues Brothers Universe," this episode provides listeners with an in-depth discussion on the proposed expansion of the beloved series into a comprehensive multimedia universe.

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Expanding the Blues Brothers Universe

The primary focus of the episode centers on the Belushi family and Dan Ackroyd's ambitious plans to revive and expand the Blues Brothers legacy. The hosts explore the various dimensions of this expansion, including new TV shows, movies, music projects, and live events.

Key Highlights:

• Graphic Novel Introduction:

  • An upcoming graphic novel titled "The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake" is set to kick off the universe's expansion. While the publication date remains unannounced, Dan Ackroyd will oversee its editorial aspects, including writing a foreword for the book.

    Quote:
    Unknown Speaker [07:11]:
    "Well, it is a new artist for a lot of people listening. It all kicks off with a graphic novel called The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake. Nope, no publication date yet."

• Hosts' Reactions and Opinions:

  • Brett Vesley expresses nostalgic admiration for the original Blues Brothers movie, albeit with reservations about the sequel.

    Quote:
    Brett Vesley [07:55]:
    "I love the first movie, but it's okay."

  • Brady Bogen provides a critical perspective on the sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, questioning its necessity and effectiveness.

    Quote:
    Brady Bogen [07:58]:
    "It's almost like you have to be from Chicago to like that movie. Otherwise, it's just okay. The car chase scene goes on forever and it's pretty neat."

    Later, Brady adds:
    Brady Bogen [08:17]:
    "Second one should have never existed. And now we're 50 years later. Who cares?"

  • Dick Toledo humorously references Dan Ackroyd's current ventures, including his involvement in a weed farm.

    Quote:
    Dick Toledo [08:37]:
    "Yeah, he's got his weed farm now. Oh, that's right."

• Engelbert Humperdinck's Involvement:

  • A notable point of discussion is the unexpected involvement of Engelbert Humperdinck in the new projects. The hosts express skepticism and amusement over his participation, questioning how his presence aligns with the Blues Brothers brand.

    Quote:
    Brady Bogen [04:50]:
    "I'm still thinking about Humperdink. Should have picked him for Rock Wars. I didn't know you guys liked him that much. How come it's not on our concert calendar?"

    Brady Bogen [04:42]:
    "It's like feminine hygiene products. Sure, but are we really. You know. You can do it."

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Additional Discussions and Banter

Beyond the main topic, the episode is peppered with light-hearted banter and side discussions, characteristic of the show's dynamic atmosphere.

• Pop Culture Tidbits:

  • Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet: The hosts touch upon celebrity happenings, notably Kylie Jenner attending the Met Gala solo allegedly due to Timothée Chalamet's engagement elsewhere.

    Quote:
    Unknown Speaker [08:55]:
    "Kylie Jenner Flew solo at the Met gala on Monday because Timothy Chalamet was spending time with his mistress."

    Brady Bogen [09:04]:
    "Is that true? Wow, that seems like an aggressive news story."

• Eddie Van Halen's Guitar:

  • The conversation shifts to Eddie Van Halen, highlighting a fascinating fact about his father's guitar, the Frankenstrat.

    Quote:
    Unknown Speaker [09:44]:
    "Didn't know this, but he actually played his dad's guitar, the Frankenstrat."

    Brett Vesley [10:00]:
    "Oh, yeah, I saw that. It was just it. He didn't play it in the video. It was just what he played on the recording."

• Upcoming Shows and Listener Engagement:

  • The hosts tease future content, including a Post-It Game with the band Disturbed, encouraging listeners to practice Disturbed's sounds at home.

    Quote:
    Dick Toledo [10:32]:
    "I'm gonna do a post it game with you guys with Disturbed. And you have to do the Disturbed sound. So practice at home and it'll be pretty fun."

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Conclusion

The episode wraps up with the hosts expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming Blues Brothers universe, despite their mixed feelings about past sequels and current celebrity antics. They emphasize listener engagement and tease exciting segments for future shows, maintaining the lively and entertaining spirit that Holmberg's Morning Sickness is known for.

Final Remarks:

Brady Bogen [10:37]:
"I think it's great. I just found it to be a bit of a twist there. It's like feminine hygiene products. Sure, but are we really. You know. You can do it."

Brett Vesley [10:39]:
"I bet we could get some [tickets]."

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Brett Vesley [07:55]:
  "I love the first movie, but it's okay."

• Brady Bogen [07:58]:
  "It's almost like you have to be from Chicago to like that movie. Otherwise, it's just okay. The car chase scene goes on forever and it's pretty neat."

• Brady Bogen [08:17]:
  "Second one should have never existed. And now we're 50 years later. Who cares?"

• Brady Bogen [04:50]:
  "I'm still thinking about Humperdink. Should have picked him for Rock Wars. I didn't know you guys liked him that much. How come it's not on our concert calendar?"

• Unknown Speaker [07:11]:
  "It all kicks off with a graphic novel called The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake. Nope, no publication date yet."

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Final Thoughts

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness successfully blends informative discussions about the evolving Blues Brothers franchise with the show's signature humor and camaraderie among hosts. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the series, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of the Blues Brothers universe while keeping the conversation engaging and entertaining.

Transcript

[Brett Vesley]

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[Larry McFeely]

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[Wayne]

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[Larry McFeely]

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[Wayne]

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[Mo]

You thought that was funny? You were laughing like a hyena when he said it.

[Brady]

What the hell is wrong with you? Yeah, good for them. I find it repulsive. Not that song. Black Label Society. No, I don't find them repulsive either.

[Dick Toledo]

You found it repulsive? You lost.

[Brady]

I have frustrations. I don't want to complain about anything. But I do it for a living, so why not? I try to be as authentic with you guys as possible. Right? Sure. I think we, and we kind of have that rule in this room that if you're going to talk about a product, use it. If you're going to talk about something, stand behind it. And I would, I would hope that our entire staff would feel the same way. That way it doesn't minimize. When we do tell you about a product that we're all kind of like, look, we wouldn't tell you about this if it wasn't legitimate. Right. And then our sales staff throws in an Engelbert Humperdinck commercial in the middle of everything and makes it look like jack off. Like we'll take money for anything at this point. We just, we just look like we just gave the whole city old fashions in an alley for a couple bucks. I'm not against Engelbert Humperdink. Not at all. I think he's great. But really, does that add to what we say is like, trust us when we do, when we play a commercial for you, it's legit. We'll let you know. By the way, most of you guys are probably targets for Engelbert Humperdinck. We're going to get you in on this.

[Unknown]

Well, it is a new artist for a lot of people listening.

[Brady]

All right, if you want to spin it, I gotta lean on the rose colored glasses of Brady.

[Dick Toledo]

That's right, another one.

[Brady]

Well done, Brady. Look like a bunch of jerk offs, though.

[Brett Vesley]

More than normal.

[Brady]

More than normal. And I'm fine with that. I wear a shirt that says, trust me, I'm a jerk off. Now I, I believe that. But I do try to say that if I am going to tell you about something, I want it to be something I'm not going to. I'm not going to sell you. The worst thing in the world you can do is sell and fool. And then right in the middle of me going, trust me on this one. I wouldn't, I wouldn't tell you about this if I didn't believe in it. Okay. You with me? Yeah. All right. Homework. Great job. All right, thanks. Thanks for listening. Hey, you guys want to see Inglebert Humper Day? I go, they'll take money for anything. It's not even near their demo. That had to be a mistake. Is that not a mistake? Nope. No. Well, go see.

[Brett Vesley]

It's been run for two weeks.

[Brady]

Hell of a show, I'll tell you that. Engelberg can go check.

[Unknown]

Cash can he still bring it.

[Brady]

Jerry Dorsey is his real name. Go figure out how he figured his that. Go watch the old. What was the. Eddie Izzard does 15 minutes of standup about how he came up with his name. Jerry Dorsey was his name. He's like, it's just not ringing. Doesn't work on the marquee. Ingle Bubba Humber, Dumble Give, Inkle Tinkle, Binkle Binkle Humper Dinkle. There it is. That's Flippity flappity, Floopity Flop, Engelbert Humper Dink. And it took me by surprise, like it did you guys. And as I try to be authentic with you and I'm not supposed to make fun of that, I can't help it.

[Brett Vesley]

Well, don't forget when our buddy Doug sold Renaton T.I. and Acon doing the commercials.

[Brady]

Yeah. T.I. and Akon was like, yo, KBD listeners, you need to rent your wheels. Sure I do, Akon. I've always wondered if Akon was ever going to talk to me about this. Yo, it's Ti and Akon talking to you ghouls. Hey, Mr. Begay. What the hell did Akon want? He yell at me on my radio between Slayer songs. You should rent your tires. I didn't even know that was a thing. Oh, yeah, but that's different because there are people in this demographic that will rent their tires. I don't think it's the most.

[Brett Vesley]

But now a Ti and Akon hitting up.

[Brady]

I mean, well, that doesn't seem like correct, but, you know, that's who they chose. Not sure that's the most sound financial decision you've ever made in your life. Tire rental. Gotta give these back. Anyway, just thought I'd. I'll let you know where my heart is on that one. And it's a little weird. It was a little weird. Not against the idea of, you know. But it does make you wonder that if Pol Pot had like a little, you know, a little soup shack, we wouldn't take his money. Come on down there. Come on down to pole pot. Hey, you guys hungry? I got rows of meat. Pol Pots. Delicious. Super. It's dude soup in the meat tube.

[Unknown]

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[Brady]

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[Unknown]

It's been 27 years since the sequel to Blues Brothers, Blues Brothers 2000 happened. And evidently the families of, well, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi feel it's time to no. Bring the Blues Brothers universe, which will include TV shows, movies, music and live events.

[Brady]

It wasn't that good.

[Unknown]

It all kicks off with a graphic novel novel called the Blues Brothers the Escape of Joliet Jake. Nope, no publication date yet. Dan will have editorial oversight and we'll write a forward for the book.

[Brett Vesley]

I love the first movie, but it's okay. Done.

[Brady]

It's almost like you have to be from Chicago to like that movie. Otherwise it's just okay. The car chase scene goes on forever and it's pretty neat.

[Brett Vesley]

I love that. But that's before CGI stuff.

[Brady]

Yeah, that was like a legitimate bang up. They were. They ruined an entire mall that they were gonna demo and they, they just. But the movie's okay. The characters are fun.

[Brett Vesley]

Second one's terrible.

[Brady]

Second one should have never existed. And now we're 50 years later. Who cares? Dan Aykroyd is not. Not in the zeitgeist so much anymore. I don't think he's really somebody that's floating around going, there's Dan Aykroyd. Even if you saw him in a restaurant, be like, hey, there's Dan Aykroyd. Neat. I don't know that you'd even Brady would. But I don't know if you'd make way over to him.

[Dick Toledo]

I guess Jim needed something to do.

[Brett Vesley]

Yeah, he's got his weed farm now.

[Dick Toledo]

Oh, that's right.

[Brett Vesley]

He wasn't even in the first one. I don't think it was John Goodman.

[Brady]

Yeah, what's up, Mr. Ackroyd?

[Dick Toledo]

But he goes out on.

[Brady]

Yeah, I look like John Belushi when I do this.

[Unknown]

Kylie Jenner Flew solo at the Met gala on Monday because Timothy Chalamet was spending time with his mistress.

[Brady]

Is that true? Wow, that seems like an aggressive news story. Brady better have some proof there.

[Dick Toledo]

What an accusation.

[Brady]

I didn't know they're that open about things.

[Unknown]

Well, his mistress, the New York Knicks.

[Brady]

Oh, he went to their playoff game. And what a game he saw.

[Unknown]

And can you blame him?

[Brady]

No, that was awesome. Beat the Celtics in Boston, Mikel bridges down 20. Mikel bridges had the overtime every basketball kid dreams of. Couple steals, hit a major three pointer and then locked up the last pass. He was phenomenal.

[Unknown]

And this is a little follow from yesterday during a premature release. Hot release. Brett, you did the Wolfgang.

[Brady]

Yeah.

[Unknown]

Mammoth video. Didn't know this, but he actually played his dad's guitar, the Frankenstrat.

[Brett Vesley]

Oh, yeah, I saw that.

[Unknown]

Eddie Van Halen's guitar, which wasn't the.

[Brady]

You'd never know. They didn't tell you.

[Brett Vesley]

Right? And he didn't play it in a video. It was just it. He. That's what he played on the recording? Yeah. Oh, yeah. It wasn't in the video.

[Brady]

I see. Anyway, so I'm still thinking about Humperdink. Should have picked him for Rock Wars. I didn't know you guys liked him that much. How come it's not on our concert calendar? Yeah, have we checked?

[Dick Toledo]

It might be tickets away.

[Brady]

Oh, yeah. Oh, no. That's what somebody said. I can't wait for the game. You guys play for Humperdink tickets?

[Brett Vesley]

I bet we could get some.

[Brady]

Oh, we can get some. We're running ads for it. We better. I better be in the front row of that thing. Hey, Jerry. Anyway, Humber Dink coming to. Coming to a. We call pond near you. Whatever. Go to the show. I think it's great. I just found it to be a. A bit of a twist there. It's like feminine hygiene products. Sure, but are we really. You know. You can do it. There's ladies out there that need that. But is it really the target or are we just lost for a second? What are you gonna do? Larry's coming in. He'll straighten this out. McFeely's got all sorts of stuff for you guys, including more information about disturbs big show next Thursday. And we're gonna help you out again tomorrow. Tomorrow, if time permits. And I hope it does. We're gonna do a post it game with you guys with Disturbed. And you have to do the Disturbed sound. So practice at home and it'll be pretty fun. That's it. Larry's next. You guys have a great Wednesday. We'll see you tomorrow in the morning sickness. Hello, Arizona, powerful, powerful rock radio station.

[Larry McFeely]

Hey, it's Larry McFeely here with my friend Wayne from Amco. And Wayne, if my car has an extended warranty, do I have to take it back to the dealer for service?

[Wayne]

No, Larry, if you have an extended service contract, you can use it at any amco.

[Larry McFeely]

Well, it's nice to have other options.

[Wayne]

I'll say. Amco has dealership quality rental cars, no hassles and faster service.

[Larry McFeely]

Amco does more than just transmissions, right?

[Wayne]

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[Larry McFeely]

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