Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: May 27, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Broadcast Station: 98KUPD | Hubbard Radio

1. Weekend Furniture Assembly Woes

Timestamp: [04:37] – [07:24]

Brady Bogen kicks off the episode by sharing his frustrating experience with assembling furniture over the Memorial Day weekend. He recounts purchasing items from Wayfair at significant discounts, aiming to furnish a 2,000 square foot rental home intended for Airbnb or resale. The sheer volume and poor design of the furniture pieces, coupled with the relentless deliveries, quickly turned his weekend into a nightmare.

• Brady: "I've spent about 6,500 bucks because Wayfair was 70% off and that did... it's a nightmare." ([04:39])

He highlights the nightmarish assembly process, particularly complaining about the inadequacy of Allen wrenches provided in the packages, which made the assembly physically painful and inefficient.

• Brady: "You can't build human-sized furniture with that little thing. I've got hundreds of them now." ([07:24])

Despite attempting to persevere, Brady admits he overextended himself and struggled to manage the mounting frustration and physical strain of assembling the furniture without professional help.

2. Suspicious Walmart Shopping Trip with Reggie

Timestamp: [07:34] – [23:56]

Brady continues by narrating a shopping trip to Walmart with his friend Reggie, a tall Black man. Their intention was to purchase TVs during a Memorial Day sale. However, their shopping spree quickly attracted unwarranted attention from store employees.

• Brady: "We're walking through, I got the TVs in there and I start and I got a lot more to get. TVs were first." ([07:34])

As Brady loaded two TVs into the cart, the store employee insisted they check out immediately, cutting their shopping short.

• Brady: "I think to myself, I can... I'm gonna find you. I'm gonna kill you." ([07:24])

This racial dynamic led Brady to reflect on the prejudiced assumptions made by the store personnel, emphasizing how their presence together prompted unnecessary suspicion.

• Brady: "You brought a black guy to Walmart. We're gonna make every section you're in. You're gonna pay before you leave that section." ([16:27])

He humorously suggests that shopping with a Black friend leads to increased scrutiny, highlighting the underlying racial tensions in everyday interactions.

3. Foul Ball Incident at Diamondbacks Game

Timestamp: [23:56] – [35:32]

Shifting gears, Brady recounts an eventful moment at an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game. While seated with friends, a foul ball came hurtling toward them. Brady confidently positioned himself to catch the ball, but it struck his friend Bryan directly in the stomach.

• Brady: "I got Brian caught the ball. He didn't budge." ([25:01])

Despite the intense impact, Bryan remained unfazed, leading Brady to feel proud yet disappointed in himself for the mishap.

• Brady: "If I had not been there, Brian would have had his breastbone broken in half by that ball." ([35:01])

Brady reflects on the importance of awareness and quick reactions during such events, contrasting his own readiness with Bryan's passive stance.

4. Discussions on Sports Safety and Fan Behavior

Timestamp: [35:32] – End

The conversation transitions into a broader discussion about sports safety measures and fan behavior. Brady criticizes the use of nondescript safety gloves at games, arguing that they are ineffective and counterproductive.

• Brady: "If you're going to bring a glove to a game... you don't get to sit on the field and have a pop fly perfectly go over the net." ([30:57])

He laments the introduction of nets at baseball and hockey games, attributing them to the prevalence of smartphone distractions rather than genuine safety concerns.

• Brady: "Because they're flipping off the people... they're designed to no one in the front. You... have to wander the concourse." ([32:18])

Brady and his co-hosts exchange humorous anecdotes about past experiences with foul balls and security measures, ultimately emphasizing the need for greater attentiveness among fans to ensure safety during live sports events.

Notable Quotes

• Brady Bogen: "You can't build human-sized furniture with that little thing." ([07:24])

• Brady Bogen: "You brought a black guy to Walmart. We're gonna make every section you're in." ([16:27])

• Brady Bogen: "If I had not been there, Brian would have had his breastbone broken in half by that ball." ([35:01])

• Brady Bogen: "If you're going to bring a glove to a game... you don't get to sit on the field and have a pop fly perfectly go over the net." ([30:57])

Concluding Thoughts

The episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness offers an unfiltered glimpse into Brady Bogen's weekend struggles and personal anecdotes, blending humor with social commentary. From furniture assembly frustrations to navigating racial dynamics in retail settings and ensuring safety at live sports events, Brady shares experiences that are both relatable and thought-provoking. The discussions underscore the everyday challenges and privileges faced by individuals, wrapped in the show's signature entertaining and provocative style.

For more engaging discussions and entertaining stories, tune in to Holmberg's Morning Sickness on 98 KUPD weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM.