05-22-25 - Entertainment Drill - THU - w/Dale Hellestrae - Dale Challenges John's Use Of The Word Adrenalize

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona | Episode: May 22, 2025 - Entertainment Drill Featuring Dale Hellestrae

Release Date: May 22, 2025

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Introduction to the Episode

In this engaging episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness (HMS) on 98KUPD, host John Holmberg, alongside co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo, delves into a variety of entertaining and thought-provoking topics. The highlight of the episode is a spirited debate between John and guest Dale Hellestrae regarding the proper usage of the word "adrenalize."

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Entertainment Drill Segment

Timestamp: [01:49] – [04:12]

The episode kicks off with the "Entertainment Drill," an interactive segment where the hosts discuss current events and entertaining stories. Dale Hellestrae joins the conversation, bringing his unique perspective to the table.

• Self-Defense Training Promotion:
  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “We were talking about protecting daughters... get adrenalized talking about it.” [02:28]
  • Overview: The hosts promote React Defense's tactical self-defense training programs, emphasizing the importance of self-defense skills for women. They highlight special offers, including two months of personal training for $199 and a one-year comprehensive program.

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Celebrity News and Updates

Timestamp: [04:12] – [10:22]

The hosts transition to discussing recent celebrity news, providing both informative and humorous takes on the stories.

• Kim Kardashian’s Law Program:

  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Kim Kardashian finished her law program... now she only has to pass the bar exam.” [04:37]
  • Discussion: The hosts commend Kardashian's dedication to her legal studies while also poking fun at her pursuits.

• Bruce Springsteen’s New EP:

  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Bruce Springsteen released an EP yesterday that includes the anti Trump speech...” [05:08]
  • Analysis: They critique Springsteen's decision to incorporate political statements into his music, debating its impact and reception.

• Measles Outbreak Linked to Shakira’s Concert:

  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Shakira played MetLife Stadium... someone infected with measles attended the show.” [09:33]
  • Details: The hosts inform listeners about a potential measles outbreak traced back to Shakira's concert in New Jersey, urging those who attended to monitor their health.

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Debate on the Usage of "Adrenalize"

Timestamp: [05:22] – [10:22] & [10:22] – [16:43]

A significant portion of the episode revolves around the debate sparked by John's use of the word "adrenalize." Dale challenges the validity of the term, leading to a lively discussion enriched with dictionary references and personal anecdotes.

• Initial Challenge:

  • Speaker: Dale Hellestrae
  • Quote: “Adrenalized is a word.” [05:22]
  • Argument: Dale asserts that "adrenalize" is a legitimate term, countering John's skepticism.

• Dictionary Evidence:

  • Speaker: Dale Hellestrae
  • Quote: “According to Merriam Webster, adrenaline is... a sudden rush of energy.” [10:22]
  • Clarification: Dale provides definitions from reputable sources to substantiate his claim, demonstrating that "adrenalize" conveys the meaning of stirring action or excitement.

• Final Resolution:

  • Speaker: Dale Hellestrae
  • Quote: “Adrenalized is not made up. You're drunk.” [07:24]
  • Outcome: The discussion concludes with Dale firmly establishing the word's legitimacy, while John concedes by acknowledging the dictionary definitions.

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Health and Personal Stories

Timestamp: [10:22] – [12:00]

The conversation shifts to personal health experiences, fostering a relatable and humorous atmosphere among the hosts.

• Shingles Discussion:
  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Have you ever got shingles?... It looked like she was scaly.” [10:45]
  • Content: Hosts share their experiences and perceptions of shingles, adding a light-hearted tone to the segment.

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Memorial Day Plans and Community Events

Timestamp: [12:00] – [14:35]

As Memorial Day approaches, the hosts discuss their personal plans and promote local events and businesses.

• Bullfrog Spas Promotion:

  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Bullfrog Spas... Arrowhead Ranch Center... huge sales.” [12:54]
  • Details: Promotion of Bullfrog Spas' Memorial Day sale, highlighting special deals and services available at their location in Beardsley.

• Golfing Plans:

  • Speaker: Unknown Hosts
  • Quote: “Moon Valley Club... We're all clear. Happy, are you doing anything this weekend, Dale?” [13:30]
  • Discussion: Hosts talk about their golfing activities, sharing banter and encouraging listeners to engage in local recreational activities.

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Closing Remarks and Final Promotions

Timestamp: [14:35] – [16:43]

As the episode winds down, the hosts wrap up with final promotions and personal anecdotes, maintaining the show's signature blend of humor and information.

• Comedy Shows Promotion:

  • Speaker: Unknown Host
  • Quote: “Great comedy in the valley... Randy Feldface, Gary Owen entertains you all this week.” [08:59]
  • Information: Promotion of upcoming comedy events at Desert Ridge Improv and Stand Up Live, providing listeners with entertainment options.

• Fishing in Arizona:

  • Speaker: Dick Toledo
  • Quote: “Fishing in Arizona... get your [e-mail].” [16:35]
  • Encouragement: Dick shares his positive experiences fishing in Arizona, encouraging listeners to explore the state's natural beauty through fishing.

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Notable Quotes

• Dale Hellestrae on "Adrenalize":
  “Adrenalized is a word.” [05:22]

• Dale Supporting "Adrenalize" Definition:
  “Refer to... to stir, action or excite.” [07:24]

• John Holmberg on Feeling Adrenalized:
  “I'm just so adrenalized.” [07:51]

• Dick Toledo on Fishing:
  “If you haven't been fishing in Arizona, you haven't seen a thing.” [16:35]

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Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully balances light-hearted banter with informative discussions. The standout moment is the debate over the word "adrenalize," showcasing the hosts' ability to engage in meaningful dialogue while entertaining their audience. Additionally, the episode provides valuable insights into local events, health topics, and personal stories, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable listen for both regular followers and newcomers alike.

Transcript

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[Brett Vesely]

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[Unknown]

Still streaming Homburg's Morning Sickness online.

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Yeah.

Instead, like you're an offensive line. You hold your ground.

Right.

This thing where you. And you especially would be amazing. And it was a guy tries to attack you by the waist and you cut them off with your hands at the neck.

Yeah.

So you basically put it on either side and then just throw your legs in the air and land directly on their heads. We were doing that yesterday.

It is so. Hold on. There's real people that you're landing on their heads.

The trainers. These guys are so incredibly well trained. It's unreal. And Sonny is about 135 pounds, fast as lightning. And he. And so my, My goal on this one was I just. I'd be throwing punches and they call out shots and they call them. At any time they're going to attack my legs. So it's like wrestling almost. But then when they attack your legs off of punches and you're in the middle of a punch and they drop down and you've got a momentum swing back and then it takes a second to get it. Because I'm the same way, like, as most people would be. Like, you just hold your ground and like stand this guy up. But that's what they want you to do. And they take you down and then by your legs because there's not like football holding. Oh, my God, it was so much fun. And just flop down on top of when you get it. Oh, it's a blast. And it's real world stuff. A lot of times nut bags try to tackle you by the legs and you're like, all right, watch this. And then if it's on concrete, my 210 pounds dropping down on somebody's face. I don't care how big you think you are. That's an awesome move. Oh, it's so awesome. Such a blast. I get adrenalized talking about it. They'll do that for you. And you get taught all this stuff. Groundwork. Stand up, you get all your cardio everything you get 199 bucks for two months is amazing. Ask them about what it's like to do the whole year and they'll give you all the info. Reactdefense.com it's the home of tactical Black Brady Entertainment.

Kim Kardashian finished her law program. She started studying law six years ago. So she had a little celebration in her backyard because she just finished basically the baby bar exam. So now she's has to only has to pass the bar exam and she can practice law.

Yeah, she's pretty amazing.

Yeah.

Hey, look, she's a lawyer now, which is pretty strange.

And a little backyard celebration. Van Jones got up and spoke. Basically a product. Praised her efforts and the clemency for people in prison.

Yeah, she's done a lot of good work. I mean, people want to make fun.

Of her because, you know, did you see what the one of the golfers said about the. The golf course this past weekend? Pga. That's a lot like the Kardashians. It has no soul.

Oh, my God.

That looks pretty, but it doesn't have any soul.

That's hilarious. And you know what? They'll take it. The one good thing about that whole group is they don't get sensitive. Oh, they take a lot of punches and they just keep cashing checks. Yes. And that's the thing. I think people can learn a lesson from that.

All right. Okay.

They keep mentioning me. I get another check, we're fine. Two of them are billionaire.

Get rid of that one.

Okay.

Dale wants to hear about Miley Cyrus. Her voice is raspy because she has rankies in dema, which is a very large, large polyp on her vocal cord. And it's big enough that she just never want to get it removed because she is afraid that her voice will change.

I think Bonnie Raitt had the same thing. And she said, if you change it will my voice. It'll clean her voice up, has that rasp.

So she's keeping it on there. And she also says, yeah, partying and drinking late doesn't help on the voice either. But she likes her voice.

Yeah, that's what she does. She's cashing checks, too. Nothing wrong with that.

Bruce Springsteen released an EP yesterday that includes the anti Trump speech that he gave at the UK concert. It's called Land of Hope and Dreams. And he just basically plays the intro.

I got no problem with him feeling that way. But do it here.

And that was.

And go try that in Nashville. Come back, try that here and see what the receive the reaction Is going to be. You know, you're representing the country. There's no reason to go over.

[Brett Vesely]

Imagine doing that in Nashville.

[Unknown]

Yeah. Oh, yeah. Go try it in the United States. Do it in Jersey, where he's from. Try Jersey out. They're not going to be real happy with that either.

Dale's got a juicy story.

Well, I do have one question. You threw it out and nobody in here ever questioned you on anything. But you said you were adrenalized. Yeah. Not a word.

Yes, it is.

No, it's not. You can't just throw that out and act like that.

Adrenalized is a word.

No, it's not.

Why do you say that?

[Brett Vesely]

Because I know it's an Avon Def Leppard album.

[Unknown]

Adrenalized.

Yeah. Oh, that makes sense.

That's a word. Well, it's a word.

How would you say it then? It's in the dictionary.

It's in the dictionary.

No, it's not. Why do you say that?

Adrenalized.

Adrenal. No.

Before we even look, 100 bucks. It's a word. Ready? Ready, big mouth. It's renalized. Googled it. Bam.

Refer to.

Meaning to stir, action or excite. So not only did I use the word, I used it properly.

That's not from AI Overview.

Then Wikipedia has an entire.

What about. Well, what about Webster's?

All right, go to Webster's because it's going to be there. Why would you think that's not a word?

Because it's not a word. You don't use that. Normal conversation.

I did, and it made sense to everybody but you.

You know what? I was winning a Super Bowl. I'm just so adrenalized.

That's a thing. That's an act. Congratulations, Dale. You just made a sentence. That's the first time it's happened. Web dictionary. He's looking up adrenaline. I just spelled it wrong. All right? I never.

[Brett Vesely]

I never owned a spelling.

[Unknown]

Just put adrenaline and then it'll be. There'll be additional things on there made up words. Adrenalized is not made up. You're drunk.

All right. Okay.

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[Unknown]

All right, HMS podcast time again to let you know where to go for some great comedy in the valley this week. Get up north to Desert Ridge to see comedy sets from Leo Gonzalez and Tempe at the Improv. You've got Randy Feldface performing. Just Google it. And you're gonna have to go see for yourself on that one. And downtown at Stand Up Live, the very funny Gary Owen entertains you all this week. For the complete lineups. For tickets, go to standuplive.com desertridgeimprov.com and tempeimprov.com Holmberg's Morning Sickness.

All right, so. So my story. Did Shakira cause a measles outbreak in New Jersey? Johnny? Oh, Full story says Shakira played MetLife Stadium in New Jersey last Thursday. And if you were there, you might want to check yourself for a rash.

Somebody in the crowd had the measles.

Health officials say someone infected with measles came from out of state to attend the show. Sold out in the stadium has a capacity of more than 82,000.

Dale's locker mate.

New cases that been attributed have not been attributed to the concert yet, but symptoms could develop as late as June 6th. So until June 6th, John, you could be a little bit worried. There have been 14 measle outbreaks in the USA this year.

Many listeners have sent over the Merriam Webster dictionary of adrenaline. Filled with a sudden rush of energy is the definition.

I'm sorry, but I've seen the listeners not listening to anything.

[Brett Vesely]

See, Vincent Thorne just said.

[Unknown]

Yeah, I got that from Vincent Thorne. I got it from Kyle Pierce.

[Brett Vesely]

Didn't Dale go to college?

[Unknown]

What a giant idiot. Yeah, he went to smu. It doesn't count as college. It was a money factory. And they got in trouble.

By the way, tell me this, have you ever got shingles?

Shingles?

No.

Don't even. Don't even whisper the word, okay? I don't want it.

It's only vaccine that I've got. Vaccination I've gotten.

Really?

Because they say when you get older, my buddy who's my same age has got him.

My aunt had it across her. Across her back and her ribs. It looked like she was scaly.

Yeah, it was horrible. And I guess you can get in your eyes.

Don't bring it up. Don't even. You've had shingles. Oh, source I don't even want to. I don't.

Shh.

Okay.

We don't talk about that.

Okay?

I'd rather talk about like aids, because there's less chances for even come close to that. Some drinking after your Cokes. Anyway, there's more news coming up. Sophie's making a press conference.

Oh, is she really?

Evidently. Evidently.

What's she going to wear, Johnny?

God, I hope something dirty.

Something.

I hope something.

Why does it got to be dirty? Why can't it be something stylish?

I hope it's something that gets Josh hard. Then he has to do his press conference like all distracted. And you know it would be rough. Is to go out. Can you imagine being the guy accused of having sex with Sophie Cunningham? And you got to go deny it vehemently. I didn't.

I would.

Don't get me wrong, I would death. I'd nail that.

But I did it.

And I could. But I, you know, I can't. You guys, you dig questions.

You are telling. You're telling your boys.

Yeah, it's not. There's nothing worse. You're telling your boys she's got to go and deny it. But you guys both know what happened. I wooed that all night. Like if Dua Lipa had to make a press conference. Like I did not sleep with John Holmberg. I vehemently deny this. I go on tv, I say she did too. Like I'd take the. I lose my job. Just people think I did it. Brady's leaving. You're going out to Bullfrog Spas today?

Yeah, their big factory sale. Their Memorial Day sale.

Are you sitting one in your little speedo? You going to see?

I got in last week.

I think Dale's right. I think if you're going to go all the way out there, you need.

Actually you can set up appointment to go through it and you can actually.

Yeah, not, not. You can. You can. You should do it. You should be the one who does it.

I'm ready to go.

I'm pointing. I'm saying, brady, get that shirt off. And I'm not saying you can do it, but I'm saying you can do it, Brady, you do it.

It's compelling.

You get in that Bullfrog Spa. How you doing, chief? And just as they come in, two hours, prune up, make it beautiful. Brady will be out there from 12 to 2 o' clock. Arrowhead Ranch Center, 59th Avenue in Beardsley. And the sales for all the stuff they got going on is huge.

It's a northeast corner of 59th Ave, 101, huge sales.

And you're going to have Breaking Benjamin tickets, Pantera tickets. That's pretty good. All the KUPD stuff, as per. So head on out there. 59th in the 101, Beardsley area. Bullfrog Spas. That's where Brady is. That's it. You going anywhere this weekend? We all good? No, we're all clear. Happy, are you doing anything this weekend, Dale?

Memorial Day? They're just golfing.

That's it.

Yeah.

Where are you going?

Moon Valley Club.

Yeah.

Johnny, when you come join me at Moon Valley. When are you going to.

To join the club?

No, when you come golf around.

I think it's called an invitation. You're supposed to ask. I don't just show up next time.

That I get asked through the Rah Rah room.

Oh, so I guess the answer is never not golfing with you if it's reciprocal, because I only got.

It's always reciprocal.

Okay. It hasn't been because you went to the Rah Rah room and I have yet to get invited to golf.

I paid for everything.

[Brett Vesely]

You paid for one thing was this, the shrimp cocktail.

[Unknown]

That was the end of the night when you're like, all right, we're not getting into that.

Next time he asks Valley, if he invites you, remember, the follow up is, what. What is the tea time? Just like, how good are the tickets?

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. When and are you gonna get me? What's it like exactly? What course is the. So, yeah, so I took you to the robber room and then you got in. So it doesn't matter if you paid or you weren't getting in otherwise. No, you weren't. There were so many stairs. So many.

Tom Chambers would have turned you around.

Spun you, and asked you to go. Ye. And you know why? Because Dale will tell you. Because Josh Bartelstein would have said, I can't have this kind of competition. Get him out of here.

Look at how Sophie's looking.

The night we went in, Sophie wasn't there because Sophie started hanging out in there a lot. She is so pretty. It's painful. How wonderfully pretty.

I hope the best for her.

Me, too. I think she's super talented. I also.

[Brett Vesely]

So does Josh.

[Unknown]

Yeah. And I hope that for the sake of stories, it would be fun if it was real.

Yeah.

But I hope for both of them.

She'S got to have better taste.

And that's the bigger yes. Although he's got a lot of dough.

And that does blind some.

Oh, it's blinding.

I mean, look at you.

You gotta be blind. Yeah, well, anyway, that's enough. Leave it there. I say that's it. Larry's out. Sean Knight's gonna join you for the rest of the day. And you guys have a nice weekend. We will see you on Tuesday. Enjoy your big weekend.

So long. Arizona's most powerful rock radio station.

He said fully erect.

[Brett Vesely]

It's Brett Vesely from Holmberg's Morning Sickness. And I want to introduce you to Patrick Riley. Now, Patrick Riley is your total home solutions provider where one call does it all look when it comes to H vac, plumbing or electrical issues, they're certified professional technicians. Deliver quality you can trust and savings you'll appreciate. Right now, Patrick Riley is a special for you guys. 1500 dollars off a new AC system install, plus up to 1100 dollars in additional rebates. They offer same day emergency services with licensed professional technicians. Check them out online @Patrick Riley Services.com.

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[Dick Toledo]

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