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John Holmberg
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Brett
Person in this condition was to throw him in jail.
Brady
We got computer problems boys, we got trouble.
Brett
Just be some solar flare space.
Brady
Maybe that's what I'll blame too. If I don't understand it, it's that goddamn son's fault anyway. Get on that this is acting really strange. Anyway, it's time for what would Brady Do? Gotta go quick today. But that's all right. What would Brady do? Brought to you by MMP Guns over there, 12th street in Indian School, right inside Mo Money Pond. Get your gun stuff all loaded up, ready to go. And I mean that. Guns, weapons, they got ammunition for anything you got. They can get you the ammo for it. And I mean some weird guns to some stuff. They can get it for you. They don't have it in stock. It'll be ready for you. All you got to do is ask them. And then, of course, all the things that go with it, the cases, the scopes, the sights, they'll do it all for you right there at M and p guns to One Stop Shop right inside Mo Money Pond, 12th street in Indian School. And we thank them for helping us out with what would Brady Do? The most moral man in all of Phoenix. And it starts. Where is that? I'll start with that, with you being the mother. This guy believing that you are what you say you are. So I said, dear Brady, the subject line is, I'm leaving the church. Says Brady. I think I'm about done with the church. I don't really believe anymore. I hear you talk about John the atheist and Brady the believer, and I find myself somewhere in between. And lately been relating more to John. The other day, when he said you wouldn't beat off if you knew your dad was in the room, it hit me like a ton of bricks. That shouldn't be a thing. That's a catalyst for anything. I do bad stuff all the time and then assume it's okay because I don't really mean it, but I'm still doing it. If I really cared, I just skip the bad stuff. But I know I don't really care or really believe I'm being surveilled. Spelled that wrong. So bring me around, Brady. What if I leave and commit the ultimate sin of dying or denying God and then I'm wrong and I go straight to hell? Brady, you are my last hope. Lawrence.
Brett
Well, Lawrence, I think it's. I mean, like, the church is not working for you. That's. You know, you could look for another church or just. I don't think you have to go.
Brady
To stop beating off in front of your dad.
Brett
Stop doing that. But I think the fact that if you know you're doing bad stuff, you know, you're continuing to do it, that's. That's tough for.
Brady
To want to hear from the atheist on this One. It'll surprise you.
Brett
Okay.
Brady
Like what we were just talking about with physical therapy. Like you said, if the church ain't working for you, it's because you're not working the church.
Brett
Right.
Brady
It's like aa.
Brett
Good point.
Brady
Like anything else, the church isn't there to solve your problems. It's what you choose to believe and follow.
Brett
Yep.
Brady
So I don't believe in it, and I know that. So I'd be a hypocrite going, I have no belief in what's being presented to me, so why would I pretend?
John Holmberg
You could also try another church or.
Brady
That maybe that's your sect and one of those churches is nothing. One of those churches is. I don't believe church is.
Brett
You know, the best thing about that is the recommendation. At least I get them from a religious side of it, or even scriptural, if you're looking at it. It's a good place for community.
Brady
Yeah.
Brett
And sure, you can do whatever tools that you can use.
Brady
It's whatever you make.
Brett
Whatever you make it. And it's up to you. It's just like we were talking about. People are having friends, relatives, whatever. Go through rehab.
Brady
Yeah. That's what we just said.
Brett
Physical therapy, you got to use it.
Brady
Yeah.
John Holmberg
Yep.
Brett
It's there for you. And even the trainer can bring you there. It's up to you to implement.
Brady
I'm an atheist that tries to talk people into staying in their religion. There's nothing worse than you trying to be wavering. And if you don't believe, you don't believe. And that's all. Atheist means atheist. No belief in what's presented. Agnostic is not knowing. Agnostic means no. Theist means believe. I don't believe. I absolutely don't know, but I know I don't believe in anything that's being told to me. And there could be something out there, so I would never tell. But being afraid of ditching the church just because you might be wrong. Is also has a name called Pascal's Wager, where you just pick one and hope that it's enough to get you through in case there is something in the end, you know, find what's right for you, but you're not. People say, oh, the church isn't working for me. Right. That's you. AA doesn't work for me. All right. It doesn't work for 95% of people who go. It's for the ones who just need a kind of an accountability.
Brett
If weight loss, I would say it works. I mean, the alcohol Anonymous, what you're Talking about does work. When you're implementing, when you're using, it's up to you. It's up to you.
Brady
5% success rate.
Brett
Yeah, well, that's because a lot of those people are. They're not leaving it and not continuing it.
Brady
Whatever works for you is what works. AA doesn't work for 95 of people because they don't dig in.
Brett
And that's.
Brady
It will. But it's also. It tells you everybody's been through. You're gonna fail. You're going to have hiccups. You need a sponsor for a reason. If it was just as easy as reading 12 steps and going, I'm curious.
John Holmberg
Read the book and you're out.
Brady
It's up to you. PT Physical therapy. Your arms and backs and legs and hips and heads and shoulders, they're not getting better unless you do the work. That's it. And the Lord Jesus is the same. He doesn't do nothing for me. I'm fine with that. I'm comfortable with my beliefs. But if you're not, you're somewhere in the middle. You got to find some.
Brett
A good steak. You won't know unless you eat the steak.
Brady
Well, you know what?
Brett
You know, you can find a difference between a good steak and a bad steak.
Brady
You have to eat bad steaks to know what a good steak is. It's like women's private parts. In order to appreciate the good ones, you got to eat some asparagus.
John Holmberg
All right, this segment's done. I'm out.
Brady
Yeah, I think we've gone too far.
Brett
With the analogies, but the Bible is a good tool for that. You don't have to go through that. It gives out good advice. Yeah, again, it depends on who you are.
Brady
It doesn't tell you the good spots. It tells you the good spots. It thinks you might not like those spots. Yeah, it might tell you steak 44 is the only steak that's good. And you're like, okay. And then you go there. You're like, not all that impressed. Outbacks. I know. I'm with you. But there's certain people. To each their own. Some people are wrong, Brett.
Brett
Steak is bad.
Brady
Look who's talking.
Brett
It's up to me.
Brady
That's right.
Brett
Implement.
Brady
Right. The Bible ain't helping you there anyway. So you say, don't give up. Oh, that's beautiful. Kate Bush. Dear Brady, my world has been shattered. Ready for this? This one got me. This came last Tuesday. Wished it was last Monday. My world has been shattered. I just found out my son has been dabbling in dick. Great band name. He's in high school. The teacher caught him and another boy in the bathroom. My son was doing the performing. They were immediately suspended. The school didn't tell me what was going on. They just said it was inappropriate behavior. To his credit, my son fessed up, and I don't know what to do. His mother passed away 10 years ago. I'm doing this all by myself. Do I punish him for this or use this more as a way to accept what he's dealing with? This is actually worse than when his mother died. Sean, look at the serious crap people are turning to you for.
Brett
All right, Punishment. Yes.
Brady
Yeah.
Brett
Because either way, if it was, it was with a girl in the bathroom. He's doing something that he can get in trouble with. It's illegal at school.
Brady
Can't go have public sex.
Brett
Right?
Brady
Yeah.
Brett
So there's the punishment part of it.
Brady
Don't get caught.
Brett
The other side of it is that now that he has dabbling in something.
Brady
Like that, Dabbling in the D. It's dabbling in dick.
Brett
I think you lie. Open up that communications. Just say, you know, try to understand where he's coming from and let him.
Brady
Know you still love him.
Brett
Yep.
Brady
You care about him. But handshakes, from here on out, no more kissing on the lips. That boy's disgusting. Your sweet little angel's got the D mouth. No more Tom Brady and his son moments. Just maybe, maybe a kiss on the cheek. But I wouldn't even risk that just in case he might have a day.
Brett
Where you walk in, you know, you know, clean up his bedroom and stuff. Don't leave the boy butter on the nightstand.
Brady
My God, your boy dabbles in D now. You know, it's not a fun way to find out, that's for sure.
John Holmberg
Knowing is half the battle.
Brady
That's right. The more you know. It's the NBC thing. Hey, Brett, high five. So, yeah, I guess you punish him and accept him. You got to do all that, right? In trouble, you can't do the thing you were doing, but it's not because you're gay. It's because that's just reckless. Think about it. If it was your heterosexual daughter, because essentially it is, and she's getting pounded in a high school bathroom by some guy, how furious would you be? It wouldn't be about accepting her heterosexuality at that point. Be like, you're being a. You're gonna a. You're gonna get sick. You might get thrown in jail. Clean it up.
Brett
And to an extent that. Thank God, the School is the one that busted you. And it doesn't get out. Because it could be very embarrassing too, if that became a little. Everyone knows about it.
Brady
Sure, sure. It could be. But, you know, he's probably reminding you of his mother quite a bit now.
John Holmberg
What? Taking the D?
Brady
Yeah. When his mom died, he just replaced her. This is what mom. He's living for mom now. Like mother, like son. Mother, like son. Doing his job. You're just. Every day you're a little bit more like her.
Brett
Do the smoking in private.
Brady
Yeah, tell them. Look, I don't care that you blow guys. It bugs me a little, but can we not do this in the bathroom?
Brett
This is not a smoking room.
Brady
This is not why I send you to school. Yeah, get him a muzzle. I see. This is when people are right, like says the guy without a kid. My answers are good. It is not necessarily great for the kid.
Brett
Yeah, we had to muzzle them, but.
Brady
I could stop it 100%. We muzzled my boy. Why? Kid was going down faster than Tower 2.
John Holmberg
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Brett
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Brady
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John Holmberg
33 years goes your inheritance, bro.
Brady
Oh, I didn't think of that. That's why he's pissed, man. I don't know that he is. This is not. He's not. But okay, so she's very pretty, but not your typical 20s fling. She's a little bit thick, but she and my dad really hit it off. The age is hardly even a thing. They're best buddies and they're having the time of their lives because my dad is a forever teenager. He's actually a blast. He's very successful, but he's never matured past 22. Anyway, my new 27 year old stepmom, not married yet, but heading that way, has a sister that I cannot get enough of and I'm pretty sure she's into me. She's 23, I'm 31. Is it weird? Because she is sexy and she always hugs me too long, which I love. I just have trouble taking the next step. At least I do right now. But if you Brady, tell me not to, I'm gonna smash tummies with her as fast as possible. Jonathan.
Brett
Game on.
John Holmberg
There you go.
Brady
You think? Hell yeah. It seems a little close. I mean, dad's boning this girl.
Brett
I have no problem with that.
Brady
Dad's girlfriend's sister in you.
Brett
Yeah.
John Holmberg
It's like having a catch with.
Brady
That's tight.
Brett
It is like.
John Holmberg
Hopefully it is.
Brett
I say a little different catch.
Brady
It's having them playing with the mitt hasn't. What were you saying?
John Holmberg
It's like having a catch with dad.
Brady
What were you saying? Having a what? What'd your mouth out.
Brett
With your dad?
Brady
It rides with catch. It took me Forever to understand Brady's. I'm so glad you don't have any deaf people in your family. Because what you just said to a deaf guy was. Okay, sure. Having a with dad. Okay, I see what you're up to.
Brett
But you're not really, you know.
Brady
Okay, but morally you're all right with that?
Brett
Sure.
Brady
You don't have a problem with that?
John Holmberg
Yeah, you do.
Brady
I find a little pukey.
Brett
Why?
Brady
I mean, I do it, but I still think it's a little off. I don't know, something about that's just dabbling in dad's family biz. You know what I mean?
John Holmberg
Pornhub.com.
Brady
I know. And I think that changed everybody. But I mean, Dad's dating this girl kind of makes her whole family off limits.
Brett
I disagree.
John Holmberg
I do too.
Brady
Wherever my dad's banging, I keep out of that pool by 2 degrees.
John Holmberg
You're not banging her.
Brady
I know, I know. But it's two degrees removed.
John Holmberg
Who are you?
Brady
I don't know. This is a thing. Hey, boys. I agree, it's a little shocking. Dan starts hosing a 27 year old do his mom.
John Holmberg
Yeah, there you go.
Brady
Yeah.
Brett
And you're not going to date.
Brady
His mom ain't 27.
Brett
Well, it doesn't matter. He starts dating her.
Brady
Dua Lipa's mom and my dad start dating. Yeah, that's different.
Brett
And you.
Brady
Because we homeburgs are pulling the leapers off. Come on. That. That's silly. Put it in regular terms. Just some girl and some other girl. It's not Dua Lipa. Does she look like.
Brett
Well, doesn't matter that you're a true.
Brady
Yeah, she looks like her.
John Holmberg
Yeah.
Brady
Can she sing? A little. If we went to karaoke, would I be.
Brett
That kills it. Kills it.
Brady
You guys might be spinning me. See still though.
John Holmberg
No, you gotta do that.
Brady
Your dad and you dating sisters.
Brett
Brett's dad starts dating Mrs. Robbie. Ms. Robbie.
Brady
But you keep going to moms where it's age appropriate. Makes sense. Sisters. We're talking about sisters, right?
Brett
Okay, you're right.
Brady
Yeah.
John Holmberg
If he's dating Margaret, Robbie and Margo sitting on the sideline, what would your.
Brady
Dad do in the gross sister for huh? Failure.
Brett
You still.
Brady
Oh no.
Brett
Game on.
Brady
Yeah way dabbling in all that dad family business.
John Holmberg
Nah, man.
Brady
Dan starts hosing some chick and her sister looks like Dua Lipa and then I'm in on it. It just feels so trailery.
John Holmberg
I don't know what happened to you?
Brady
I don't know. Just my dad. It's my dad's D. My dad D Involved. I try to, like, get away from.
John Holmberg
You're not in the same room.
Brady
I know, but it's too close.
John Holmberg
No, it's not.
Brady
You know, I would be in the same room a lot. Putting an Eiffel Tower with Dan, maybe.
Brett
Kurt, Wesley with Millie, Robbie, and then there you go.
Brady
But that's Margot. That's different. Like, of course you're gonna take that. Your dad's the loser there. He shouldn't be sure.
John Holmberg
So then what's the problem?
Brady
I don't know.
John Holmberg
It almost sounds like this guy, the. The. The dad's the loser in this situation too. He's saying how hot the sister is.
Brady
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Brett
So he's taking a grenade for you, right?
Brady
So you've got Dua and fat Dua. Yeah.
John Holmberg
So dad's jumping on the grenade for him.
Brady
Still so weird.
Brett
Doesn't mean you have to. I mean, you're gonna go out together.
Brady
Sister.
Brett
Not a lot.
Brady
All right.
John Holmberg
What happened to you, John? You're flaming out, bro.
Brady
I know. It's something there. There's just something about that. I think. I think it's just too much thinking about my dad's weighing. It's too involved in how I know this girl. You know what I mean?
Brett
Out of your mind?
Brady
No, no. Like, that kid has to get wangs out of his head. I gotta get my dad's wing out of mine. I don't know. It just seems so. I know. We gotta go. No, we don't. Actually. We're good. Oh, we're good.
Dick Toledo
Highly protest the double date that you're. You're.
John Holmberg
I'm not double dating. But no way.
Dick Toledo
You're hanging out with them, doing poor hoses.
Brady
A chick.
Brett
Well, you're not. You can't avoid. It's not necessarily double date. Yes, you can. You. You're gonna have family time, get together. They're just sisters.
Dick Toledo
Like, you're not living together. I'm not spending any time with them.
Brady
But the reason you know her. Because your dad's d. Yeah, true that. That troubles me.
Brett
You're gonna have to get together initially.
Dick Toledo
Got no problem.
Brady
She has to be pretty. Do it. This has to be fairly new for me to do this. I mean, we have to be like. Do outfits and maybe even winking a.
Dick Toledo
Knot with your dad. We don't talk about this. Right?
Brady
We don't talk anymore at all.
John Holmberg
Doesn't matter.
Brett
I can't. No problems. No problems.
Brady
I think you'd have problems.
Brett
And if. And if they wanted to go out one time or another, do Something you.
Brady
And dad and the sisters I don't.
Brett
Mind hanging out with.
Brady
I don't know, it's just me thinking about my dad hosing too often. Because first off, most, most kids have trouble with their dads dating somebody younger than them in the first place. You know, so you got that going on. And the dynamic there is the reason you have a problem with it is because you know your dad is just getting prune hands in there like he's getting pruny fingers and pounding away on this girl. And I'm fine for him. That's. I'm happy. But you do think about that. That's why, that's why everybody who says my dad's dating a 27 year old girl. He doesn't. Just the reason you say that is because you place the imagery of why he's doing that. You never just say, oh, my dad's got a new girlfriend. That doesn't bother any. Oh, it's a great kill for him. And then you start dabbling in her family. I get a little too. It's one degree. I could probably get over it in the Dua situation. If she comes in. Hello, how are you? Got the accent and the deep ball.
John Holmberg
There you go.
Brett
Yeah, this isn't Dua.
Brady
Lipa is like a 0.0001% opposite.
Brett
He's attracted to her. Listen to what he said. It is almost that qualifies. Like she's smoking hot and they're hitting it off. Nothing's happened yet. He could be interpreting the long hugs wrong too.
Brady
Yeah, long, long hugs can be confusing. This says, if you're 31 and your dad is boning a 27 year old, you have every right to bang her family. It's already weird. It's his fault. Yeah, I know. That's what I'm saying.
John Holmberg
There you go.
Brady
Why add to the weird? It's already weird. Let' pour weird frosting on it. I don't, I don't know.
Brett
60 and 27 big.
Brady
That's a lot.
John Holmberg
Nice kill, dad, though.
Brady
That's a lot.
Brett
There's a little adjustment, but you know, we can work around that.
Brady
I mean, I'm not going to go down the route. And most women say, what do they.
Brett
Have to talk about?
Brady
I know he's not interested in a chat, but they're having fun. Just dragging more family into it. Just seems strange. Go get your own kind of feeling. Go get your own. But Brett always brings Dua Lipa into it and screws with my brain. Way to go, Burt. It's True, John. You're just troubled by Dan's devil dick. Stop thinking about your dad's dick, man. Can't help it. When I look down, I wonder, are they the same? Did I get what he's got? Did he shortchange me? Anyway, it's 9:39. It's interesting, it's a dilemma. But Brady says, go ahead, pound away on your dad's girlfriend's family. It's all right by him. I'm with Brady and the Lord Jesus.
Brett
It's an all skate.
Brady
That's all right. I'm with you. All right. Well, there you go. That's what Brady did. I'm just throwing in 2 cents because I'm the logical one. It's 98. Since when?
Brett
It's not weird. It's pretty cool actually. No membership fee. I have heard enough of this.
Brady
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Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Episode Release Date: May 12, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Episode Title:
WWBD - He's Thinking About Leaving The Church - His Son Got Caught In HS Bathroom w/Another Boy - His Dad Is Dating A 27yo And He Wants To Go For Her 23yo Sister
In this emotionally charged episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo tackle a trio of deeply personal and controversial listener submissions. The discussions navigate the turbulent waters of faith crises, parental dilemmas regarding a child's sexuality, and the complexities of familial relationships intersecting with romantic interests. The episode is a compelling mix of heartfelt advice, ethical debates, and candid conversations aimed at supporting listeners through their most challenging times.
Timestamp: [02:00 - 07:19]
Listener Letter:
Lawrence confides in Brady about his growing doubts concerning his faith and his intention to leave the church. Torn between his ingrained beliefs and emerging skepticism, Lawrence seeks guidance on handling the potential ramifications of abandoning his religious community.
Key Points Discussed:
Notable Quotes:
Insights & Conclusions: The discussion underscores the significance of personal authenticity in matters of faith. While leaving a religious institution can be daunting, the hosts emphasize finding a community or support system that aligns with one's true beliefs. They advocate for honest self-reflection and the courage to seek fulfillment outside traditional religious frameworks if that aligns with one's personal journey.
Timestamp: [07:54 - 12:15]
Listener Letter:
Sean reaches out about his son being caught engaging in sexual activity with another boy in the high school bathroom. As a single parent coping with the loss of his wife a decade ago, Sean grapples with whether to punish his son or use the incident as an opportunity for acceptance and understanding.
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Insights & Conclusions: The conversation highlights the delicate balance parents must strike between setting boundaries and providing unconditional support. The hosts advocate for open communication, understanding, and a non-judgmental approach to foster trust and acceptance. They suggest that punishment alone may not address the underlying issues and that guiding the child with empathy can lead to healthier outcomes.
Timestamp: [13:37 - 22:03]
Listener Letter:
Jonathan shares a convoluted family scenario where his 60-year-old father is dating a 27-year-old woman. Jonathan finds himself attracted to his father's 23-year-old sister, raising ethical and emotional concerns about acting on these feelings.
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Insights & Conclusions: This segment delves into the ethics of familial relationships when intertwined with romantic interests. The hosts discuss the importance of maintaining clear boundaries to preserve family harmony and individual wellbeing. They emphasize the need for self-reflection and possibly seeking professional guidance to navigate such complicated emotions responsibly.
In this episode, Holmberg's Morning Sickness bravely addresses intricate and sensitive personal issues faced by listeners. From grappling with faith and identity to managing complex family relationships and supporting a child's sexuality, the hosts provide a platform for open dialogue and support. Their balanced perspectives encourage listeners to thoughtfully consider their own circumstances and seek paths that align with their values and well-being.
The episode reinforces the show's commitment to entertaining, questioning, and sometimes disturbing its audience to foster meaningful conversations and provide solace in times of personal turmoil.
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