06-18-25 - Rock Wars - Song For America's Stanley Cup Dominance

Summary

Summary of "Rock Wars - Song For America's Stanley Cup Dominance"

Podcast: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
Host: John Holmberg
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Release Date: June 18, 2025
Episode: 06-18-25 - Rock Wars - Song For America's Stanley Cup Dominance

Introduction

In the June 18, 2025 episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, host John Holmberg dives into a spirited discussion celebrating America's dominance in the Stanley Cup, positioning it as a triumph over Canadian prowess in ice hockey. This episode, titled "Rock Wars - Song For America's Stanley Cup Dominance," blends patriotic fervor with rock music enthusiasm, culminating in a lively contest to crown the ultimate anthem for America's hockey supremacy.

America’s Stanley Cup Dominance

John Holmberg opens the segment by highlighting a significant milestone in American ice hockey:

"We've been winning the Stanley Cup over 31 times since 1993. That's not even being loud about it." (01:10)

Holmberg emphasizes that this achievement underscores America’s prowess in a sport traditionally dominated by Canada. He provocatively suggests that the Stanley Cup now "lives south of the Canadian border," advocating for greater national pride in this accomplishment.

Critique of Canadian Hockey Dominance

The discussion takes a humorous and competitive turn as Holmberg mocks Canadian hockey dominance prior to 1993:

"Canada is over there skating around with second place or better or worse. I mean, their sport, too. It's their sport." (01:45)
He challenges the notion that hockey is inherently a Canadian sport, asserting that American success has redefined ownership of the Stanley Cup.

The Call for a Patriotic Anthem

Holmberg passionately calls for the creation of a "patriotic supersong" to honor America’s achievement:

"I want a celebration. A patriotic supersong celebrating our icy dominance over our Neighbors to the north." (02:30)
He envisions a song that embodies American spirit and triumph, similar to how other nations celebrate their sports successes.

Banter and Suggestions for the Anthem

Co-hosts Dick Toledo and Brady Bogen engage in playful debate over potential songs:

Dick Toledo: "31 straight cups." (07:38)
Brady Bogen: "I'm going. I'm leaning towards 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor." (08:14)
They consider various rock anthems, including "Destroyer" by Static X and "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, analyzing how each song could encapsulate the desired patriotic fervor.

Rock Wars Contest

The segment culminates in the Rock Wars contest, where listeners vote for the best song to celebrate America's Stanley Cup victories. After considering the options, the episode announces the winner:

"Destroyer by Static X" emerges victorious as the quintessential anthem, symbolizing relentless American spirit and dominance.
John Holmberg: "It's 9:50. Brady wins this week's Rock Wars." (10:50)
This choice reflects the show's blend of rock culture with national pride, reinforcing the theme of American superiority in hockey.

Conclusion

John Holmberg wraps up the episode by reiterating America's dominance in ice hockey and the significance of celebrating it through rock music. The episode not only highlights sports achievements but also fosters a sense of national pride, all while engaging listeners through interactive contests like Rock Wars.

Notable Quotes

• John Holmberg: "Hockey's ours. It would almost be as if the Montreal Alouettes won the Super Bowl." (01:52)
• John Holmberg: "Let's steal it from the inventors. Hockey belongs to us now." (06:22)
• Brady Bogen: "The Eye of the Tiger. In honor of Brett's favorite boxer of all time." (08:53)
• John Holmberg: "Lord Stanley moved to America. Suck it, Canucks." (02:05)

Final Thoughts

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness effectively combines humor, patriotism, and rock music to celebrate a pivotal moment in American sports history. By engaging listeners in the Rock Wars contest, the show fosters community participation and reinforces national pride, all while maintaining its signature entertaining and provocative style.

Transcript

[Brady]

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[John Holmberg]

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[John Holmberg]

If your car's been wrecked and you need that thing fixed the right way, get on over there now. Orlandoautobody.com you thought that was funny? You were laughing like a hyena when he said it. What the hell is wrong with you? This is a little bit of a weird rock wars, but a statistic happened in the last. What is that, 12 and a half hours? 13 hours? We are not celebrating enough. And it's because we're not a nation. Who believes this. But guess what? Canada is. I believe. What is the record? They are over 31 in Stanley cup since 1993. Us wow. Without even really being loud about it. Hockey's hour. Canada's up there skating around with second place or better or worse. I mean, their sport, too. It's their sport. It would be like if the Blue Jays won the World Series every year since 1993. Would America's pastime still be America's pastime if Canada won it 31 years in a row? No. Hockey's ours.

[Dick Toledo]

And added to it, which state is dominating?

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, well, guess what? This just adds credibility to Trump making Canada the 51st state. Guess what, bitches? You're barely a country. You don't even have a sport anymore. We took it. So I want a celebratory song. We never did it. We should have done it 20 years ago when we took it. For 10 years, 31 straight years, the Stanley cup has lived south of the Canadian border. We're not proud enough of that as USAers that Canada's eating our D's the entire way. Sure, you got your gold medal. Every once in a while, put an all star team, you might bounce into a lucky win. We've had the Cup. Lord Stanley moved to America. Suck it, Canucks. So I want a celebration. A patriotic supersong celebrating our icy dominance over our Neighbors to the north. And let's be honest, they've gotten a little uppity here lately. These Canadians we mentioned. We wanted to bring them into the fray as a state and they threw a fit. You should be so lucky. You. Most places be like you want to be. Ask Mexico. Hey, you guys want to be our 51st state? See, see see see see all of them all the way down the road. Canada. And your cruddy health care that you brag about all the time cost 60% in taxes.

[Brady]

Let's ban Team America though. That's too.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, you can't. Can't do that. It has to have some sort of a. A glorious fu. Back to Canada 0 and 31. I just want something that makes me feel super American. All four major sports are ours. It would almost be as if the Montreal Alouettes won the Super Bowl. Do you know how hard Canada would celebrate if one of the Canadian football teams won the Super Bowl? They'd lose their minds. USA throwing an American song for an American sport. Hockey. Let's do like what Scotland did with golf. Let's steal it from the inventors. Golf was invented by the Chinese. Everyone knows that except for the Scots. But they made it their own. Hockey belongs to us now. You can't have it. It's my bike. This is my bodyguard. His name's Mike. You want it? Come get it. Screw you, Canada. A little more apologetic Canada Audio. How about an I'm sorry eh? But a song for Rock wars about that. Cause I'm pretty proud of that moment. Even though I haven't been all too hockey supportive. That was A great series. 6 games. Florida Panthers took it and dominated pretty much all the way through. They lost a couple games and they were great games. But Florida owns that series. It's 9:30. If you have any suggestions [e-mail] you can text 97936 Rock Wars. American dominance on the ice. We need a song for that. It's 98.

[Brad]

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[John Holmberg]

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[Dick Toledo]

31 straight cups.

[John Holmberg]

Well, since 1993. So 30. This. 32.

[Dick Toledo]

32, yeah. Amazing.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, there was a strike year. So it's 31. Yeah.

[Dick Toledo]

I picked one of the most patriotic bands in the usa. Celebrate it. Static X Destroyer.

[John Holmberg]

Oh my God. No real reason to read the lyrics of a Wayne Static song.

[Brady]

That's the only part you can.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah, we get it. Don't sing along.

[Dick Toledo]

31 times.

[John Holmberg]

That's right.

[Brady]

Oh, is that what he's saying.

[John Holmberg]

I missed that part. Canada. And he predicted it because that song's like 20 years old.

[Dick Toledo]

31 times.

[John Holmberg]

That's right. 31 times. He says, do it again. Do it again. And then you turn it off because it goes on a little longer, but still. Destroyer by Static X Brad, now, you.

[Brady]

And I were kind of along the same lines with this one. I'm going. I'm leaning towards the boxer. One of the great, the greatest boxer of all time going to Rocky Balboa, who lost his ass to Mr. T.

[John Holmberg]

That's right, Mr. T. Canadian. In restaurants, some people say the Canadian. They call him a Canadian.

[Brady]

He got smoked. Just like Canada used to dominate hockey. He came back with the Eye of the Tiger.

[John Holmberg]

Oh, God. We're coming off the same soundtrack.

[Brady]

No, you're the next movie, actually.

[John Holmberg]

That's right. It's very American.

[Brady]

More American than this.

[John Holmberg]

Yeah. They don't have tigers up there in Canada. It's too cold.

[Brady]

Because they're.

[John Holmberg]

That's why. Or that. It's either too cold or close enough. It's a predatory cat. Yes, that's right. Panthers and tigers. It's hard to tell them apart with the right hair, dude. All right, Brad. I like it. I'm all about celebrating America and you. I already said it three times. Lord Stanley left that fishing shack on an ice lake and said, I'm going somewhere good. I don't want my money to be $0.40 to my toony loony dooney. Gonna go spend dollars, look at American asses and bikinis and stuff like that. I'm gonna spend a couple years down in Florida, move my way back up. Maybe go to Tampa for a year or two. I'm gonna check out the mountains, the purple mountains majesty of Denver. Float on back over, hit Chicago two or three times for the party. That's what Lord Stanley's been doing since 1993.

[Brady]

He's been busy.

[John Holmberg]

He's been living in America. That's exactly right. And he ain't going back. But everybody's working in America. There you go. Would have been fun to hear Wayne Static redo this. Oh, yeah. We're late. John, it's on you. Tribute to Lord Stanley's new home. Will it be James Brown, living in America? Will it be Static X Destroyer? Screw you, Canada. Will it be Eye of the Tiger? In honor of Brett's favorite boxer of all time? Well, he wore American flag shorts. Yes.

[Brady]

The greatest. Him and Rocky Marciano.

[John Holmberg]

I'm gonna leave it up to you, John Gordon.

[Dick Toledo]

This is not a pity vote.

[John Holmberg]

Uh huh.

[Brad]

Brady wins.

[John Holmberg]

Why would you preface with that?

[Brady]

He just wants to hear Destroyer.

[John Holmberg]

He just wants to hear Destro. I mean, it's not a pity vote. That's all this is. All right, we'll take a break. We'll play a little Destroyer. We'll do the entertainment joke. Congratulations, Brady. Pity vote or not. John didn't want to hear James Brown or Survivor. Ironically, two songs younger than his favorite do tune. It's 950. Brady wins this week's Rock Wars. Oh, boy. See you next week, everybody. It's 98, KUPD, Arizona's most powerful, powerful rock radio station.