Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Episode: June 17, 2025
Title: Kestrels Emails And Reactions - Sky Harbor Passenger Had Measles And News Makes It Seem Worse Than It Is - Wondering If Workers Or John's Dad Has Had His Vagina Poetry Notebook All These Years

1. Kestrel Birds and Legal Ramifications

Timestamp: 01:12 - 05:20

The episode opens with a heated discussion about kestrel birds, emphasizing their protected status under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. John Holmberg elaborates on the severe legal consequences of harming these birds:

• John Holmberg: "Kestrels are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Various laws in Arizona. Penalties can lead to severe consequences, including fines ranging from five to $250,000. I dare you. Jail sentence. Imprisonment is a potential penalty for violating this law."

He continues to mock the notion of retaliating against those who report illegal activities:

• John Holmberg: "If bitch is walking through the alley, breaking a law, tattling on other people doing it. I'll save one for her. So long, bitch. There's another 10 grand out my pocket. I'm paying fines, baby. Yeah, 250,000."

The conversation highlights the absurdity and exaggeration surrounding both the protection laws and personal reactions to them, blending humor with critique of overzealous enforcement.

2. Measles Outbreak at Sky Harbor Airport

Timestamp: 05:20 - 23:38

A significant portion of the episode delves into a recent measles case involving a passenger at Sky Harbor Airport:

• John Holmberg: "Everyone stay home. You've all got the measles. One dude was at sky harbor on June 10 between the hours of 5pm and 10 or 11 at night. If you were in the airport at all June 10, the news has you believing you've got measles."

The hosts discuss the contagious nature of measles and the role of vaccination:

• John Holmberg: "Measles is super contagious. Super duper contagious. Like if you're around measles, you get it in a day or so, I would assume."
• Katie: "And Right. Seven days later, he just didn't know."
• John Holmberg: "Measles is super contagious. Super duper contagious. Like if you're around measles, you get it in a day or so, I would assume."

They explore the effectiveness and societal implications of vaccines:

• John Holmberg: "Two doses of measles mumps, rubella, typically given in childhood, are highly effective at preventing measles infections for life. 99% of people who receive the two doses of the measles vaccine are protected against measles for at least 15 years."

The discussion also touches on personal anecdotes and skepticism towards anti-vaccination sentiments:

• John Holmberg: "I didn't have a choice. Somebody jabbed that me when I was a baby. I've never like, marched around down the. I've never taken a shot. No jab. I got the vaccine because I was forced to. As far as I know."

3. Vaccine Efficacy and Public Health

Timestamp: 23:38 - 34:19

The conversation shifts to broader themes of vaccine efficacy and public health concerns:

• John Holmberg: "If you were vaccinated between '63 and '67, you might consider getting another dose as vaccine used then was not as effective."
• Katie: "They just got around a lot out there?"

They critically assess the role of vaccines in managing outbreaks and the potential strain on healthcare systems:

• John Holmberg: "The measles shot you get when you're a kid lasts forever. [...] I don't think it's that mad. But if you were at the airport on June 10, you should probably just go get checked."
• John Holmberg: "The problem with vaccines and people that don't get them, if there's an outbreak, it can overload the hospital system. That's Fair. Well, I'm not one of those."

4. Personal Anecdote: The Stolen Vagina Poetry Notebook

Timestamp: 23:38 - 38:45

In a poignant and humorous tangent, John Holmberg shares a personal story about a stolen notebook containing his intimate poetry:

• John Holmberg: "Remember that notebook I told you guys about when I broke up with? Well, I was broken up with. I got dumped in the mid-90s and I had my notebook of love poems."

He describes the notebook's contents and the circumstances of its theft:

• John Holmberg: "It was page after page of a five subject notebook stolen from my Jeep in the early, early hours of. Had to be like February or March of 1996. And I mean, there was a lot of tributes to the box. That was our pet name for it."

The hosts humorously speculate about the notebook's eventual discovery and misinterpretation by future generations:

• John Holmberg: "When they find that, they'll think this is a historical doctrine. [...] my old box poems 5000 years from now might be seen as how humanity lived and it would still be embarrassing."

This segment blends personal vulnerability with comedy, illustrating Holmberg's ability to navigate sensitive topics with levity.

5. Closing Remarks and Wrap-Up

Timestamp: 38:45 - End

The episode concludes with reflections on societal norms and future implications of personal artifacts:

• John Holmberg: "It's stuff that John Wayne Gacy would have in his house. It's creepy. [...] Some guy's got him in his attic and he doesn't even know it."

The hosts reiterate their concerns about the potential misinterpretation of personal writings and the legacy one leaves behind.

Notable Quotes

1. On Kestrel Protection Laws:

   • "Kestrels are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. [...] I dare you."
     (01:12) — John Holmberg

2. On Measles Contagiousness:

   • "Measles is super contagious. Super duper contagious. Like if you're around measles, you get it in a day or so, I would assume."
     (07:17) — John Holmberg

3. On Vaccine Effectiveness:

   • "Two doses of measles mumps, rubella, typically given in childhood, are highly effective at preventing measles infections for life."
     (12:15) — John Holmberg

4. On the Stolen Notebook:

   • "It was page after page of a five subject notebook stolen from my Jeep... And I would keep it hidden in the locked box in the back of my Jeep. It was stolen."
     (24:07) — John Holmberg

5. On Future Misinterpretations:

   • "They would think this is a historical doctrine. [...] my old box poems 5000 years from now might be seen as how humanity lived and it would still be embarrassing."
     (31:24) — John Holmberg

Conclusion

In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, John Holmberg and his co-hosts navigate a blend of serious topics and personal anecdotes with humor and candidness. From discussing the legal protections of kestrel birds and the implications of a measles outbreak to sharing intimate personal stories, the hosts maintain an engaging and relatable dialogue. Notable quotes punctuate their conversations, offering listeners memorable insights and reflections on contemporary issues and personal experiences.