Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: June 9, 2025 Title: Watching Doc On Hunt For Bin Laden And Getting Upset Over SEAL's Wife Complaining He Wasn't At Daughter's Recital - Happy To See High Heat Here Cause No One Will Protest During It

Overview

In this engaging episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host John Holmberg along with co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo delve into a multifaceted discussion. The episode primarily focuses on John’s reaction to the Netflix documentary "The Manhunt for Osama Bin Laden," personal anecdotes about military operations and their impact on families, and a lively debate on how Phoenix’s extreme heat influences local protests and marches.

Reaction to "The Manhunt for Osama Bin Laden" Documentary

John Holmberg kicks off the discussion by sharing his thoughts on the documentary, highlighting its portrayal of the intense operations and the personal sacrifices made by SEAL team members.

• John Holmberg [03:43]: "It's really well told. Nothing really completely new. They have some new footage that was pretty cool that I hadn't really seen the way they did it."

He reflects on the emotional toll these missions take on the operatives and their families, particularly focusing on a SEAL team member whose wife complains about missing her daughter's recital due to the mission.

• John Holmberg [08:10]: "I got to take that back because one thing I did do, I got all fired up about the... the wife of a guy for the CIA who nagged him so hard about missing his daughter's recital the day they killed bin Laden."

The conversation deepens as John shares a personal story about his friend Scott, a contractor involved in black operations, emphasizing the secrecy and personal cost of such missions.

• John Holmberg [06:37]: "He built a bed in a box, like a coffin. And he would drag it around like a fifth wheel. He'd sleep in it, he’d live in that in the desert."

The hosts collectively express frustration over the lack of balanced portrayal of the families in the documentary, particularly the wives who endure the strain of their partners' dangerous jobs.

• Big Dick Toledo [12:05]: "I'd have immediately gone home. Oh, you got divorce paperwork for me."

High Heat and Its Impact on Protests in Phoenix

Shifting gears, the discussion moves to the sweltering Arizona heat and its role in diffusing potential protests. John expresses his appreciation for how extreme temperatures deter large-scale marches, contrasting Phoenix with cities like Los Angeles.

• John Holmberg [24:14]: "If we do have some sort of ice march downtown, it won't get violent. It's too hot. Nobody's gonna fight here."

The hosts analyze recent protests, noting that while Phoenix has witnessed marches, the heat limits their duration and intensity, preventing the kind of unrest seen in other metropolitan areas.

• John Holmberg [28:11]: "This cause is going to die on a vine because it is too hot. And that's what I love about Phoenix."

They recount specific incidents, such as the Black Lives Matter march in Scottsdale Fashion Square, where extreme heat curtailed sustained protest activities.

• John Holmberg [30:17]: "They marched in the mall. Yeah, they went inside. It wasn't even that much of a march."

The conversation humorously touches on the logistical challenges of organizing protests in such conditions, suggesting innovative solutions like using air-conditioned malls as protest venues.

• Brett [30:18]: "They should just keep Metro Center up that way. You can march in there, it's air-conditioned, you're good."

The Evolution of Protests: From Poster Boards to Modern-Day Marches

In a lighter segment, the hosts reminisce about the history of protests, focusing on the use of poster boards and the evolution of protest methods over the decades.

• John Holmberg [34:32]: "Whenever poster board was invented, when all this stuff got out of hand, There was probably 90s, 1890s when poster boards and marches started."

They joke about the practicality and visibility of traditional protest tools, debating the effectiveness of large markers and poster boards in modern demonstrations.

• John Holmberg [36:02]: "Nobody can see my message. It's too... Yeah, I need a bigger marker."

This segment serves as a humorous interlude, contrasting the serious nature of their earlier discussion with playful banter about protest logistics.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Wrapping up the episode, John Holmberg summarizes his appreciation for Phoenix’s unique position where extreme heat acts as a natural moderator for protests, ensuring that marches remain peaceful and non-violent.

• John Holmberg [27:00]: "Holmberg's morning sickness like if it wasn't LA's idea to go down in March, no one in Phoenix would have."

The hosts agree that while political tensions exist, the environmental factors in Phoenix play a significant role in maintaining order during heated times.

Notable Quotes

• John Holmberg [06:37]: "He built a bed in a box, like a coffin. And he would drag it around like a fifth wheel."
• Big Dick Toledo [12:05]: "I'd have immediately gone home. Oh, you got divorce paperwork for me."
• John Holmberg [24:14]: "If we do have some sort of ice march downtown, it won't get violent. It's too hot. Nobody's gonna fight here."
• John Holmberg [36:02]: "Nobody can see my message. It's too... Yeah, I need a bigger marker."

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness provides listeners with a blend of serious reflections on military operations and their personal costs, alongside a spirited debate on local socio-political dynamics influenced by Phoenix’s notorious heat. The hosts’ candid conversation offers both insights and humor, making it a compelling listen for those interested in current events, military history, and the unique cultural landscape of Phoenix.