Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Episode: 06-10-25 - Followup Email Update From Beezy From WWBD - New Black Listener BLav Asks Us A Question On What We'd Decide Between 3 Choices Involving Family And Money
Release Date: June 10, 2025
1. The Cult's Musical Legacy
The episode kicks off with a passionate discussion about the iconic rock band The Cult. Host Bert delves into the band's enduring appeal and his personal admiration for their work.
Bert [00:45]: "There's one thing in my entire musical life... everything that you know from them is outstanding. Everything else is dreadful."
Bert elaborates on his belief that The Cult remained consistently strong throughout their career, contrasting them with other bands that he feels declined over time.
Bert [01:59]: "The longer you are as a band, the more absolute you release. The worse you get."
Host Toledo agrees, highlighting specific albums that showcase the band's excellence.
Toledo [02:02]: "Cold was huge and Sonic Temple's great. I would wonder if there's any other band that has that."
The conversation underscores The Cult's significant impact on rock music and their ability to produce timeless hits.
2. Beezy's Injury Update
Transitioning from music, the hosts revisit a listener named Beezy, who had previously mentioned an injury affecting his personal life. Initially, Bert and Toledo speculate humorously about the nature of Beezy's injury.
Bert [02:48]: "He can't get hard ons anymore but he and his wife... he feels like a real man satisfies his wife and he's not."
However, Beezy later clarifies the severity of his accident, revealing that he suffered a fall resulting in a cracked pelvis and back injuries.
Beezy [03:44 - 04:23]: "My ED comes from a direct strike I took from a fall onto a horizontal pole. I cracked my pelvis and messed up my back... the injuries turned out to be fairly severe."
The hosts respond with a mix of sympathy and their characteristic ribbing.
Bert [04:30]: "He's walking around living forever with Ed. Morning sickness."
3. Listener's Superhero Dilemma
A significant portion of the episode centers around a thought-provoking question from a new black listener, Robert "Bobby" Lavender. He presents a moral dilemma involving the restoration of a superhero's powers through one of three choices:
- Give up a body part, and your family is rich forever.
- Give up two family members, and you are rich forever.
- Spend one month in the worst prison conditions with unimaginable injuries but live forever.
Bobby Lavender [06:00]: "I'd take number three so I could outlive my exes."
4. Hosts' Debates and Banter on Ethical Choices
The hosts engage in a lively and often humorous debate over Bobby's dilemma, exploring the implications of each choice.
Bert expresses discomfort with the idea of sacrificing family members, emphasizing the emotional toll.
Bert [08:55]: "It's a little selfish at 78 to kill younger family members so you can be rich."
Toledo contemplates the practicality of the choices, questioning the motivations behind living forever.
Toledo [09:05]: "I think he's on the big perp right now. I think he's taking some purple drink."
As the discussion unfolds, the hosts inventively suggest potential scenarios and hypothetical outcomes, blending dark humor with ethical considerations.
Bert [15:08]: "You get rid of the person you see every day. It could be the prick at Starbucks."
Toledo [17:04]: "I take Corey out. Thriller."
The conversation highlights the complexity of moral decisions and the hosts' unique approach to navigating such topics with humor and candidness.
Conclusion
In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, listeners are treated to a blend of musical appreciation, personal stories, and deep ethical discussions, all delivered with the show's signature humor and candid banter. From celebrating The Cult's enduring legacy to grappling with challenging moral dilemmas, the hosts provide an engaging and thought-provoking experience for their audience.