06-13-25 - ManCave Upgrade Finals - Part Two - First Elimination And Country DaddyOke For Dale

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: 06-13-25 - ManCave Upgrade Finals - Part Two - First Elimination And Country DaddyOke For Dale Release Date: June 13, 2025 Host: John Holmberg Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

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Introduction

In this riveting episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness (HMS) on 98 KUPD, host John Holmberg continues the high-stakes competition of the ManCave Upgrade Finals - Part Two. With the assistance of judges and co-hosts, the episode delves into intense eliminations and entertaining segments, all while maintaining the show’s signature blend of humor and suspense.

Competition Overview

The central focus of the episode is the ManCave Upgrade Finals, a contest designed to select the most deserving contestant to receive a substantial man cave enhancement. This segment showcases the finalists' talents, personalities, and suitability for the grand prize.

Contestants Introduction

Initially, five contestants were slated to participate; however, one female contestant was automatically designated a two-round winner for her participation but couldn't attend the live session. Consequently, the competition proceeded with four contestants:

• Hayden McElroy – The Pool Boy
• Russ – The Serial Killer
• Joshua – The Pool Manager
• Als Matt – Character with Lou Gehrig’s disease

(Timestamp: 02:00)

First Elimination Round

Judge: Dale Hellastray

Dale takes the helm as the judge, bringing his unique perspective to the selection process. The first elimination focuses on Hayden McElroy versus Als Matt, with Russ being a safe competitor.

Dale's Insight: Dale questions Hayden about his decision-making, particularly highlighting his academic background from Dobson. “[02:56] Dale Hellastray: You're a fairly smart guy. He went to Dobson.” This moment underscores Hayden’s strategic approach versus the more volatile nature of Als Matt.

Elimination Decision: Ultimately, Dale eliminates Hayden McElroy, citing his consistent health and perhaps perceived lack of edge compared to competitors. The remark, “[07:37] Hayden McElroy: Like, I should just maybe walk out right now,” reflects Hayden’s acknowledgment of his elimination due to perceived advantages held by others.

(Timestamp: 07:37 - 08:03)

Country DaddyOke Segment

Transitioning from eliminations, the episode introduces the Country DaddyOke for Dale, a musical segment celebrating country music tailored for fathers.

Participant Performances:

1. Joshua’s Performance: Joshua attempts a country-style rendition titled "The Man He Sees in Me." Despite his earnest effort, the performance receives mixed reactions, highlighting the challenges contestants face in adapting to different genres. John Holmberg humorously critiques, “[16:01] Joshua: He's spider man in Walmart boots and a camouflage hat…” emphasizing the unconventional lyrics and delivery.

   • Notable Quote:
     • “[16:36] Dale Hellastray: All right. Thank you.” – Dale's polite acknowledgment of Joshua's attempt.

2. Russ’s Performance: Russ delivers a passionate rendition of "Coal Miner's Daughter," showcasing unexpected depth and versatility. His improvisation adds a unique flavor to the segment, earning appreciation from Dale. “[18:28] Dale Hellastray: Make the poor man shoveled. He didn't shovel.”

   • Notable Quote:
     • “[18:16] Russ: We were poor but we had love and that's one thing that Dale made sure of he shoved the coal to.”

3. Als Matt’s Performance: Als Matt impressively channels Luke Bryan with his song "Build Me a Daddy," demonstrating both talent and emotional resonance. His performance stands out, earning praise for its authenticity and execution. “[20:30] Dale Hellastray: It's the most accurate sound. This is what I hear when I hear country music.”

   • Notable Quote:
     • “[20:30] Dale Hellastray: It's the most accurate sound. This is what I hear when I hear country music.”

Segment Conclusion: The DaddyOke segment not only entertains but also adds depth to the contestants' profiles, revealing their personal connections to country music and fatherhood.

(Timestamp: 15:09 - 22:55)

Second Elimination Round

Back in the competitive arena, Dale Hellastray faces the tough decision of eliminating another contestant between Russ and Als Matt.

Judgment Process: Dale deliberates based on contestants' performances and personal attributes. The tension peaks as Dale wrestles with his biases and the contestants' merits.

Final Decision: Dale ultimately decides to eliminate Als Matt, despite his commendable performance, due to personal biases and the influence of Russ’s intimidating presence. “[25:02] Russ: Day.” – A subtle nod to the finality of the decision.

(Timestamp: 22:31 - 25:02)

Concluding Remarks

The episode wraps up with reflections on the eliminations and the evolving dynamics of the competition. John Holmberg and Dale Hellastray express mixed feelings about their choices, setting the stage for future episodes.

Notable Closing Quote:

• “[25:44] John Holmberg: Boy, does it ever.” – Summarizing the chaotic yet entertaining conclusion of the episode.

(Timestamp: 25:44 - 26:53)

Key Takeaways

• High-Stakes Competition: The ManCave Upgrade Finals continues to deliver intense and engaging content, showcasing diverse contestant backgrounds.
• Emotional Depth: The integration of the Country DaddyOke segment adds emotional layers, highlighting contestants' personal stories and talents beyond the competition.
• Host Dynamics: John Holmberg and Dale Hellastray maintain a dynamic interaction, balancing humor with serious judgment.

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully blends competition, entertainment, and personal storytelling. With memorable performances and pivotal eliminations, listeners are kept on the edge of their seats, eager for the unfolding drama in the quest to upgrade the ultimate man cave.

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Notable Quotes:

• Dale Hellastray on Hayden's Intelligence:

  • “[02:56] Dale Hellastray: You're a fairly smart guy. He went to Dobson.”

• Russ on Suspension:

  • “[04:57] Dale Hellastray: No.”

• Dale’s Reaction to Joshua’s Performance:

  • “[16:58] Dale Hellastray: Well, Joshua. He gave. He gave it a hundred percent. That's all I care about.”

• Dale on Als Matt’s Elimination:

  • “[25:44] John Holmberg: Boy, does it ever.”

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Note: Advertisements and sponsor messages interspersed within the episode have been omitted to focus solely on the core content and relevant discussions.

Transcript

[John Holmberg]

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[Dale Hellastray]

Morning sickness Morning sickness.

[John Holmberg]

All right, here we go. We are back to the man cave upgrade and it is very tense. Do you have headphones? Do you have your headphones yet or do you need Just making sure it is time now for Dale Hellastray, our judge brought to you by prestige billiards.

[Dale Hellastray]

AZ.com finally get to meet Meathead.

[John Holmberg]

I know. How about that.

[Dale Hellastray]

I've learned very quickly can't tell a short story. No.

[John Holmberg]

And he always starts it with real quick and then like five minutes later he goes and then. And you're like God damn it, me dead. It is the man cave upgrade. Dale is judging. You have met our four contestants. Because the girl didn't show up. She was an automatic two round winner just for being a female in this contest. Right, but she couldn't make it. So we're down to our four. Hayden McElroy, the pool boy. Russ, the serial killer. Josh, the pool manager and als. Matt. Those were our four. Let's bring all four contestants back into the room, please. All four of them.

[Dale Hellastray]

Okay.

[John Holmberg]

And they'll stand in a row in order. Hayden, I need you first. Russ second. Joshua, third and of course als. Matt, number four. Brett, you want to run over there and grab the mic so we can talk to him independently. So Dale, you. You pretty much have an idea of who is safe.

[Dale Hellastray]

I got one question for you.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Dale Hellastray]

You're a fairly smart guy. He went to Dobson.

[John Holmberg]

That's right.

[Dale Hellastray]

I mean that's a. That's a check mark again.

[John Holmberg]

That's right.

[Dale Hellastray]

Why did you have Brett walk from all the way over there instead of having tubby here just get up a hand.

[John Holmberg]

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Brady's bad at it.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh, he is. Brady.

[John Holmberg]

He starts banging people in the face with that microphone. It's too short. He's got to reach up to those tall Brett's of a decent.

[Richard Karn]

Way too far.

[Dale Hellastray]

Okay.

[John Holmberg]

Brett's good at this. Trust me. He's been here. So Brett has the. Has the contestants. Dale, who. Would you. Would you like to ask any questions? We did have one question for Matt. Real quick. Kevin from Prestige billiards wants to know does he actually have to unbox any of this stuff or is it. Yeah, just drop it off at the house. Is there like a 90 day money back guarantee on this for. I'm just checking like how long you're going to need it. Dale, do you have any questions for anything, contestants?

[Dale Hellastray]

I really don't.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Dale Hellastray]

Obviously the first round's a easier than as we get in because I mean we got some talented. Talented.

[John Holmberg]

I think so too. I think so.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

All right. Who would you like to say is safe first?

[Dale Hellastray]

Who's safe first? Well, just because I want to hear more.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Dale Hellastray]

And he might kill me. I'll do the guy in the pink chat. Okay. Russ, by the way, I've forgotten all your names, so. I'm sorry.

[John Holmberg]

I got it. Russ is here. Russ is safe. Step four. Russ, do you have anything to say today on your way to round two? No.

[Russ]

It's good to meet you. It's. You know, I've heard you all the time and everything. And. Yeah, I was hoping Carrie could make it.

[John Holmberg]

And.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh, well, he's still rubbing that.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, he's still rubbing.

[Russ]

Hey, I'll take you out to some of the places I go to.

[John Holmberg]

Ah, where do. Where would you take Dale out on a night on the town?

[Russ]

So we got the Gila River Expo coming up, and we do suspensions there.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, you can see. You haven't seen that.

[Dale Hellastray]

Will you come with me?

[Russ]

And then when you go.

[Dale Hellastray]

Where you go. The deal with me. Yeah. I thought you were trying to take it dirty and like you always do.

[John Holmberg]

I just said no. And you can't because I'm not going to suspension it. You know what that is?

[Dale Hellastray]

No.

[John Holmberg]

They have hooks in their flesh and they hang from the ceiling. He's in. He's in. And then you do the thing where, like, the. Like the guys take a cinder block and hang it from their penis.

[Russ]

Yes.

[John Holmberg]

And they swing it. They stand up and they swing.

[Russ]

Sideshow circus and their penis.

[John Holmberg]

I've seen this, Dale. Their penis goes almost all the way to the ground.

[Dale Hellastray]

I'd rather meet your nine life partners is what I'd.

[John Holmberg]

Are they all female? Yes, all nine.

[Russ]

But I am bi. Curious.

[John Holmberg]

Okay. Is Dale curious to you? Rank Dale and me. Who would you rather be with?

[Russ]

Oh, you both. Probably you, John.

[John Holmberg]

Thank you. That's what I think, because he's curious, too.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah, that's all right.

[Russ]

Exactly.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. I'm more curious. I'm more inquisitive than Dale. That's a. That's an intelligence moment. Yikes. Okay. Oh, this is suspension on the tv. No, look, it's not bad. This lady is hanging by her skin. Dale.

[Brett]

That's a difficulty.

[John Holmberg]

What's that called, Russ?

[Russ]

Suicide from the back.

[John Holmberg]

And it's in her thighs, too. Yeah, Dale's not watching, so it's probably not.

[Dale Hellastray]

The first time. What makes you go, you know what? I want to try that.

[Russ]

Why wouldn't you want, like, a religious. It's also euphoric because it kicks your endorphins in big time.

[Dale Hellastray]

I'll kick your endorphins in. You don't need an angel.

[Russ]

You're talking dirty.

[John Holmberg]

Please. I've heard what you do. You're hooked. That's why he's not allowed to have.

[Russ]

Me make me write bad checks.

[John Holmberg]

Give the microphone back to Brad. This has gotten weird. All right, Russ, Somehow or another, you're safe, even though you're freaking everybody out. All right, that leaves Hayden and Joe. Stand outside. Russ, get away from all of us before you Start to pooping on the floor. All right. Being one of Brett's videos. Hayden, Joshua, and Matt. Hayden is a pool boy. Josh is a pool boy. Matt is als, Matt.

[Dale Hellastray]

Well, hold on. The middle guy's not a pool boy.

[John Holmberg]

He's a pool man. Yes, that's right.

[Dale Hellastray]

You're right. Right.

[John Holmberg]

Who of these three remains?

[Dale Hellastray]

I'm going with the guy in the middle. He walked in confident.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, Joshua.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

All right, Joshua.

[Dale Hellastray]

Joshua's safe as safe can be. He's in the lead right now. He can only blow it from here.

[John Holmberg]

Okay, well, that's because you're running ahead of the game. All right, Josh, give me the contest. I mean, see, yeah, maybe Russell's interesting.

[Dale Hellastray]

I mean, he comes in and he, like, he says, likes country music a little bit. All right, which, you know, again. Hey, don't start giving, but don't start.

[John Holmberg]

Giving him ideas on how to kiss your ass.

[Dale Hellastray]

Okay, Well, I think. Okay, yeah. Good job, Joshua.

[John Holmberg]

You're safe. Good work. I don't think you need to say anything. Joshua can walk out now. We're down to Hayden and als. Matt and Hayden. You've got to be feeling a lot of pressure next to als, Matt Hayden, how do you feel right now in the bottom two with a guy with a Lou Gehrig's disease?

[Hayden McElroy]

Like, I should just maybe walk out right now.

[John Holmberg]

Now. But you can actually use all the stuff you win. What's he gonna do with it?

[Hayden McElroy]

I mean.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, here's what I suggest. If Dale says that you're out, talk to Matt about getting this stuff, because it's gonna be gently used, and it's not gonna be that long until you've got a game room. Maybe you can team up.

[Hayden McElroy]

Hey, sounds good to me.

[John Holmberg]

I think that's a good idea.

[Dale Hellastray]

Gently used. Not even out of the box.

[John Holmberg]

It's not gonna get used.

[Dale Hellastray]

I don't think meathead's even setting it up. He's just gonna. Pictures and stuff.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. All right. Any last chance to try to beg for any. Like, to. Why would you beat als, Matt? Maybe give him a. Like, insult him or something?

[Hayden McElroy]

I mean, I can't do that, man.

[John Holmberg]

For the fun. Trouble. Yeah, let's do a yo mama jokes. Come on.

[Brett]

Matt's good at this.

[Hayden McElroy]

Towards him.

[John Holmberg]

Yes.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh, no.

[John Holmberg]

Roast Battle. Oh, Roast Battle with als. Man, oh, man, Your hands are so backwards. Like that kind of stuff.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh.

[John Holmberg]

One good one to save your bacon here with als, Matt. If it's a good enough joke, we'll send the guy with Lou Gehrig's home Because of you.

[Hayden McElroy]

Like I said.

[John Holmberg]

Do I want that?

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

Do you want. I think. Do you want the gamer, the game room? I do. All right, then make fun of that crippled.

[Dale Hellastray]

Wow.

[Hayden McElroy]

With a yo mama joke.

[John Holmberg]

Anything. Just. Just roast him.

[Hayden McElroy]

Okay, well, I think there's a debate on who came out earlier between als, Matt and Thriller.

[John Holmberg]

Yes.

[Hayden McElroy]

So I think that his mom.

[John Holmberg]

There's not a lot of heart behind this.

[Hayden McElroy]

No, there's not.

[John Holmberg]

There's not. Like he was reading a book report.

[Hayden McElroy]

I just. I was going to ask him a question basically of how old his mom is.

[John Holmberg]

How old is your mom, Alice? Man. 63. 63.

[Hayden McElroy]

And how old are you?

[John Holmberg]

43.

[Hayden McElroy]

Okay, so she had you before she could drink.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, that's not bad. At least legally. That's what I was going to say. Yeah. So I. All right.

[Hayden McElroy]

How much was she an alcoholic?

[John Holmberg]

Oh, here. See, now you're just pushing it.

[Russ]

Okay.

[John Holmberg]

All right. Nice job, Hayden. Als. Matt, a retort. Would you like to make fun of him real quick? We need his translator. Roast Ro. Hayden, as your.

[Als Matt]

For one. Yes. My mom was underage and an alcoholic. When you say I'm like this.

[John Holmberg]

All right, translate that, please. My mom was underage and alcoholic.

[Dale Hellastray]

When.

[John Holmberg]

What?

[Als Matt]

Yeah. And when you think I am the way I am, that's the way.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, so he just actually insulted himself with the exact same thing you said. Yes. She was drunk and underage. Feel good about yourself. Sounds like a nice job.

[Als Matt]

You are the same man. Oh, jeez.

[John Holmberg]

I think I have to beep that. I don't know what those words were. Did you get that one? No, I heard fart. I heard fart, too. You're more of a fart.

[Als Matt]

And then he was insult.

[John Holmberg]

You want to insult a cripple? Yeah, there you go. He's playing the hard card. You want to insult a cripple. All right, Dale, that uncomfortable exchange is now up to you to decide who goes home.

[Dale Hellastray]

Well, next round, I was anxious to see if you're going to take the bait and you don't have that killer instinct that I think it takes to be worthy of the pool table and all that stuff. So I appreciate your coming in, appreciate your time. Good luck, and I hope another wife housewife does hit on.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. Hayden McElroy, you have been eliminated from round one simply because you're healthy. Wow. I mean, that's really. That's it. Hayden, thank you very much. Hopefully you had fun. Dale is eliminated. Hayden, that leaves Russ, Joshua, and Matt for the next round. We're gonna take a second regroup and get it together, daddy Okie country style. Coming up next.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh yeah.

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[Dale Hellastray]

Holmberg's morning sickness.

[John Holmberg]

All right, we are in the middle of the man cave upgrade right here and very exciting. A lot going on.

[Dale Hellastray]

Did you agree with me by the way? Did you agree with my choice or would you chose different?

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, I actually liked all the guys. I think everybody was good. So if you had to get rid of one, I think Hayden was the disadvantage was he went first.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yes.

[John Holmberg]

So he, he and he came out of the gates a little quiet.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yes.

[John Holmberg]

Obviously he's got some contestants here with some stories.

[Dale Hellastray]

Well and the. And the other guys had the chance to listen to the questions you're asking.

[John Holmberg]

True and. Yeah. And kind of. And prep a little.

[Dale Hellastray]

But at the same time suspension stories. Come on.

[John Holmberg]

I mean come on that dude's.

[Dale Hellastray]

How do you talk that.

[John Holmberg]

That guy' running hot with stuff. You can't top that. Yeah, but, you know, it didn't help that Hayden had already gone as a pool guy. And then he's got a. A better cool.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah. Better pool guy, better looking.

[John Holmberg]

Where did Brady go? Brett go. The whole show's gone.

[Dale Hellastray]

Brett's just strutting around here.

[John Holmberg]

All right, there's Brett.

[Dale Hellastray]

Should we put Brett up for adoption? Well, no, I do.

[John Holmberg]

I don't know. I don't know.

[Dale Hellastray]

You can't win this.

[John Holmberg]

I got. Scratch the names out. All right, We've got. Hayden is gone.

[Dale Hellastray]

How about me?

[John Holmberg]

No, you're out.

[Dale Hellastray]

You sound.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. You're an employee. You're employed, basically by the Prestige Billiards is your sponsor. You get it. Back away. Just. You know what? Reach into that pocket and buy a goddamn pool table and quit being so cheap. All right, here we go. Rush. Joshua and Matt are going to now impress the judge who is mentally incapable of understanding quality entertainment. So he likes country music. And on Father's Day weekend, you found some songs for dad. Country music. Daddy Okie is on the way. And let's just start it off with. Let's start off with Joshua this time. Josh will come on in here. He said he liked country music. Do a little Joshua.

[Brett]

You like current country or like old country?

[John Holmberg]

Probably more current, but more current stuff.

[Brett]

You gotta be a Luke Combs song.

[John Holmberg]

A Luke Combs. So you know Luke Combs. All right, calm down.

[Dale Hellastray]

He doesn't get to choose.

[John Holmberg]

No, you don't.

[Dale Hellastray]

It's. That's Brian's easier.

[John Holmberg]

The TV will give you the words right there. And Toledo will. What's the song? We don't know yet. It's something stupid.

[Brett]

The song is the Man He Sees in Me because it's about his dad.

[John Holmberg]

And also, Russ sings a song called the Man He Sees in Me, and it was me not there. All right, here we go.

[Brett]

Can you hear that?

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, Here we go. This already is making me a little bit stupid. Do it. Do it. Hold on. Timeout. Pause it. You have to do it as a, like, country voice.

[Dale Hellastray]

Okay.

[John Holmberg]

You're gonna go? Yeah. Really?

[Dale Hellastray]

Don't interrupt him. For crying out loud.

[Brett]

He's ready to roll.

[Dale Hellastray]

The best music that's been on this station in a while.

[John Holmberg]

All right, go ahead.

[Joshua]

He's spider man in Walmart boots and a camouflage hat With a baby blue Zep code that gets hung up every cast he thinks he's learning fishing from the man who top build dance and I think as I untangle it and put in his hand.

[John Holmberg]

What in the hell are we talking about here?

[Joshua]

I hope he never finds out that I didn't hang the moon. I've never scared a monster out the closet in his room.

[John Holmberg]

I can't take any more.

[Dale Hellastray]

All right. Thank you.

[Russ]

That's music right there, Dale.

[Dale Hellastray]

Maybe I'll finally be the man he sees in me. Wow. There we go.

[Brett]

I knew I grabbed the right songs.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, my God. I feel like I'm in preschool. I just. Oh, that's a whole. You like that?

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

Did Joshua do well?

[Dale Hellastray]

Well, Joshua. He gave. He gave it a hundred percent. That's all I care about.

[John Holmberg]

I like that.

[Joshua]

I'm unfamiliar with that in particular.

[Russ]

I've never heard that song.

[John Holmberg]

You did a pretty good job because. Well, it's country music. It's the same garbage every time. Just add words. All right, thank you, Joshua. A nice job, Joshua. Rolling out some Daddy Okie and jail. Look at. Dale is beaming.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yes. I want some. Luke. Bryan.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, you will get what you've ever heard. Russ. Come on in here, Russ. And you know, Russ, you can use some of your strangeness. Butterfly kisses. Yeah, some of your strangeness. And like, maybe a nipple ring or a piercing. Or sing directly to Dale if you know.

[Dale Hellastray]

Have you ever heard a country song? Yes. Okay.

[Russ]

I've actually been to Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood. Oh, impressive shows.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[Brett]

I got a good song for you.

[Dale Hellastray]

All right, here we go.

[John Holmberg]

Coal Miner's Daughter. I like this. This is a good one. All right. Russ Brody with Coal Miner's Daughter. A glorious tune. Beautiful. Oh, man, I. I hate red. This is awful.

[Russ]

Well, I was born Nicole Myers, daughter In a cabin on a hill In a butcher.

[John Holmberg]

Not you.

[Russ]

We were poor but we had love and that's one thing that Dale made sure of he shoved the coal to.

[Dale Hellastray]

Make the poor man shoveled. He didn't shovel.

[John Holmberg]

He did shovel.

[Russ]

Dale worked all night in the van down by the river all day long in the field playing with hoes.

[John Holmberg]

That's right. Look at him improvising.

[Russ]

Mommy rocked the babies at night and read the Bible by the core.

[John Holmberg]

That's just all.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

That's just terrifying.

[Dale Hellastray]

That's a great. Hey. You walk in here with a little confidence. He's never sung that song before.

[John Holmberg]

Pretty strong.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah, he's. He's jumping up.

[John Holmberg]

He's a coal miner's dog. I say. All right.

[Russ]

I like karaoke.

[John Holmberg]

So for us, excellent job. Great work.

[Dale Hellastray]

All right.

[John Holmberg]

And we need Matt and his translator to do a duet. If you've got one. Matt, come on in here. Are you. You're a country music guy, too? A little bit. All right, he's familiar with it. Als, Matt. Now to do Daddy Okie. He dabbles. Is your dad still around, Matt? No, he's no longer with us. Like Toledo's dad or really no longer with us. He didn't just run away. All right, Dale. It's okay. What song does als Matt have?

[Brett]

Well, he's got Luke Bryan song called Build me a daddy.

[John Holmberg]

And I would like the translator to be close and like, just speak what he's saying or just come over to this m. And if you. And speak what he's saying here, I'll give. I'll give you the headphones. There you go. And when he says it, you speak it.

[Dale Hellastray]

All right, here we go.

[John Holmberg]

Good luck. And a 1, 2, 3.

[Dale Hellastray]

I already like this.

[John Holmberg]

It's the most accurate sound. This is what I hear when I hear country music. It really speaks to the audience. How come you're not hurt? This is. That's the first country song financial. All right. Excellent job. That was amazing work, Als Matt. Pulling that together. I am impressed by that one. Nice job, Matt.

[Dale Hellastray]

I love the enthusiasm.

[John Holmberg]

Fantastic. You see the birds light on the window. But it was like. It was like a sirens call to all the R words out there. They came flooding in. The country fans are here. We just beat. You know what I'm talking about. The people who love country music. No, the mentally challenged that love country music. That couldn't wait. They were coming down here. That was. That was exactly what I hear when I hear country music. That's what my brain melts down to. Als, man, I'm impressed. All right, I have to leave. Deliberations begin.

[Dale Hellastray]

Well, he just sat down, Johnny.

[John Holmberg]

Gotta get him up and down. Keep him moving. That one. Yeah, he's made. He sounded just like Luke. I thought was Luke Bryant. Yeah, I mean, that's what I hear.

[Dale Hellastray]

Go sit at.

[John Holmberg]

Hold on a second. I spot on. I just got a text from a guy who does country thunder, and he says, that's my new headliner next year. The fans are going to love it.

[Dale Hellastray]

We got classy friends like that.

[John Holmberg]

All right, Dale, you've got to get rid of another one.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh, we deliberated on air. All right.

[John Holmberg]

Do you want to wait? All right, we'll wait. We can deliberate off.

[Dale Hellastray]

Oh, no.

[John Holmberg]

You can bring all three of them in and you can make your choice. You ready to go? Are you ready?

[Dale Hellastray]

Do I get any input from anybody?

[Brett]

You're the judge.

[John Holmberg]

Man, not right now. You can wait.

[Brett]

You're calling your shot.

[Dale Hellastray]

No, I'm. I'm ready to go.

[John Holmberg]

All right, let's bring all three guys back in here.

[Dale Hellastray]

I'm decisive, Johnny.

[John Holmberg]

I've heard.

[Dale Hellastray]

If anything, if nothing else, I'm decisive.

[John Holmberg]

You're a man. God, country music's bad. That was awful. Said Matt. Brought a tear to my eye.

[Dale Hellastray]

I mean, even those guys, that they had the enthusiasm.

[John Holmberg]

That's right.

[Dale Hellastray]

But they did not just mic him.

[John Holmberg]

I'm just saying. No, he's fine.

[Dale Hellastray]

Okay.

[John Holmberg]

Go ahead.

[Dale Hellastray]

So. So. All right. Well, obviously the first one is going to be safe. He was a breeze through the first round. Came in second round, knocked it out of the park.

[John Holmberg]

It's been your pick to click since jump. Joshua, once again, step out.

[Dale Hellastray]

It's his to lose, and he. I just want him to. To go out there with that in mind. The only thing that will keep her from winning is him screwing up.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Dale Hellastray]

All right.

[John Holmberg]

All right. Russ and Matt are the last two Als. Matt sang that beautiful song that sounded exactly like Luke Bryan. Russ sang to you as Loretta Lynn.

[Dale Hellastray]

Well, and. And I. And I. I love Matt. Okay. Seems like a really nice guy.

[John Holmberg]

Sure.

[Dale Hellastray]

Scared of this guy.

[John Holmberg]

A little bit. Worried about Russ.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah. I just don't know how much info about me.

[John Holmberg]

Quite a bit.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

Like where you live. Hanging out.

[Dale Hellastray]

So it was a toss of the coin for me between the two.

[John Holmberg]

Okay.

[Dale Hellastray]

And then I. It dawned on me.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah.

[Dale Hellastray]

His helper out there. Yeah. Ruined it for him. You think? Why?

[John Holmberg]

Because he raised me.

[Dale Hellastray]

She rated me lower than RA.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, my God. It's coming back to the ego.

[Dale Hellastray]

She would have been nice. Matt would still be in here.

[John Holmberg]

But I couldn't be a kiss ass. That's right. Except for she did kiss my ass. Yeah. Ye. Was.

[Dale Hellastray]

No way.

[John Holmberg]

I'm a nine.

[Dale Hellastray]

Kissed his ass. He didn't kiss the right ass. Now you're going home.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, my God. He's sending Als. Matt back to the farm. Wow. Well, I guess he's used to disappointing news. Wow, man. You're not the first guy that's kicked him out of the room with nothing. Wow. Als. Matt, please. Any last words for Dale to try to save your bacon here?

[Als Matt]

Thank you for not treating me different.

[John Holmberg]

Thank you for not treating me different. Boy, you feel bad now, Dale. Son of a bitch.

[Dale Hellastray]

If he didn't bring his helper along, he'd still be sailing along.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, if it was just you limping around in here, you'd still be.

[Brett]

There's a huge backlash going on.

[John Holmberg]

Right Now. Oh, yeah. No.

[Brett]

Dale has huge backlash.

[John Holmberg]

You get rid of Dale. Meanest man today. Day.

[Russ]

Day.

[John Holmberg]

He feels. Feels. Feels like the unluckiest man. Man. Man.

[Brett]

Please tell Meathead to put Matt in that seat on Thursdays from now on.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. We're going to do sports with als Matt starting. That's going to be the podcast. We're just going to put that together. All right, Matt, always a pleasure, and thanks for tolerating our nonsense. I'm sorry. Dale hates people who aren't able bodied. He's not a big fan. Not a big fan. What an asshole.

[Dale Hellastray]

I would have.

[John Holmberg]

Matt won, in my opinion, when he came in, and I'm like, oh, that's als, Matt, this contest is over. These guys don't have a chance.

[Dale Hellastray]

But that's the difference between you and I. I wanted a fair, and.

[John Holmberg]

And what it's turned out to be is a bi, curious guy and a handsome pool man. As your final.

[Dale Hellastray]

That means I'm all over the board, John.

[John Holmberg]

Boy, does it ever. All right. That's how. Well, his score was lower than he wanted.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yes.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. And you ranked me higher than Dan already in the gay category because he thinks that maybe I'd do it. He thinks your hips would break.

[Dale Hellastray]

No, he knows.

[John Holmberg]

He knows your hips would break. Okay, I see you really pushed back. All right, next round will be our. Well, all right. We'll figure it out. We've got the. I don't know what to do. I feel bad. Matt's leaving. Matt, you got prizes. You got everything. You're happy. Everything's fun. All right. He liked it. Get to work. Get to work.

[Dale Hellastray]

Yeah.

[John Holmberg]

All right. Als Matt is out. Dale has kicked him out because he's very fair. It's 98 KUPD. It's out of control now.

[Dale Hellastray]

98 to you, PD.

[John Holmberg]

What is dedication?

[Michael Longfellow]

The thing that drives me every day as a dad is Dariano. We call him day date for short. Every day hungry for something, whether it's attention, affection, knowledge. And there's this huge responsibility in making sure that when he's no longer under my wing that he's a good person. I want him to be able to sit back one day and go, we worked together. We did a good job.

[John Holmberg]

That's dedication. Find out [e-mail] brought to you by the U.S. department of Health and Human Services and the Ad Council.