07-07-25 - Details On Our New Backstage w/Volbeat Promotion

Summary

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: July 7, 2025 - Details On Our New Backstage w/Volbeat Promotion

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Introduction

In the July 7, 2025 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, unveil an exciting new promotion featuring the renowned band Volbeat. This episode is packed with detailed information about the exclusive Backstage w/Volbeat promotion, offering listeners a chance to win an unparalleled VIP experience.

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Announcement of the Volbeat Promotion

The episode kicks off with Brady Bogen eagerly breaking the news about the collaboration with Volbeat to celebrate John Holmberg's birthday:

• Brady Bogen [02:17]: "Volbeat decided to come out, play the 26th of July. So John's birthday, we'll come out, we'll do that for him."

Brady announces that listeners have the opportunity to win "The Goat," a private VIP experience valued at approximately $800, emphasizing the exclusivity and value of the package.

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Details of the VIP Experience

Brady delves into the specifics of what the VIP package includes, ensuring listeners understand the full breadth of the offering:

1. Ticket Options:

   • General Admission: Two pit-standing tickets.

   • Seating Option: Two seats within the first five rows of the stage.

   • Brady Bogen [02:54]: "You get two general admission tickets. That's like the pit standing."

   • Brett [03:05]: "Yeah, I think that's the pit."

2. Meet and Greet:

   • An exclusive meet and greet with Volbeat, featuring a professional photo taken by the official tour photographer.

   • Brady Bogen [03:12]: "You get a meet and greet with Volbeat that includes one professional individual photo with the band members taken by the official tour photographer."

3. Private Group Production Tour Experience:

   • A behind-the-scenes tour led by a member of Volbeat's tour team, offering insights into the band's equipment and setup.

   • Brady Bogen [03:28]: "Private group production tour experience, including the rig rundown led by a member of Volbeat tour team."

4. Exclusive Merchandise and Amenities:

   • Autographed Volbeat merchandise, additional exclusive items, and a bag of goodies.

   • Complimentary snacks and beverages.

   • Two commemorative VIP laminates and lanyards.

   • Brady Bogen [04:23]: "And that gets you complimentary snacks and beverages. Gotta love that."

   • Brady Bogen [04:26]: "Autographed VIP exclusive Volbeat merch."

5. Priority Access:

   • Dedicated road crew support and a priority lane into the venue to streamline entry.

   • Brady Bogen [05:35]: "Dedicated road crew. That means you get your own people, right?"

   • Brett [05:34]: "VIP chicken."

6. Exclusive Merchandise Shopping:

   • Early access to tour merchandise, allowing winners to select items before the general public.

   • Brady Bogen [05:18]: "Dedicated road crew. That means you get your own people, right?"

   • Brady Bogen [05:49]: "Dedicated road crew. That means you get your own people, right?"

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Hosts' Commentary and Insights

The hosts engage in lively discussions about the perks of the VIP experience, sharing personal anecdotes and humor to highlight the uniqueness of the offer:

• Brady Bogen [04:15]: "And it is kind of neat to tour around, see all the stuff."
• Brett [04:19]: "And it is kind of neat to tour around, see all the stuff."
• Brady Bogen [07:20]: "Your dad giving a tour."

Brady humorously contrasts the typical backstage experience with this VIP package, emphasizing the positive aspects of being invited and included:

• Brady Bogen [07:02]: "Private meet and greet experience package holders. And that gets you complimentary snacks and beverages."
• Brady Bogen [08:08]: "Backstage is either all in or nothing."

The hosts express their enthusiasm for the promotion, highlighting Volbeat's excellence as a band and the exclusive nature of the offered experiences:

• Brady Bogen [07:20]: "And Volvit's here July 26th. This is pretty awesome."
• Brady Bogen [08:09]: "If it's for you to do. You're supposed to be there standing there."

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How to Enter the Promotion

Brady outlines the process for listeners to qualify for the VIP experience, indicating that the giveaway will commence the following day:

• Brady Bogen [06:33]: "We'll start giving those away tomorrow, handing you guys chances to get back there."
• Brady Bogen [07:04]: "We're gonna start giving those away tomorrow. And we'll have ways to do that that you can't fathom because we haven't figured it out yet either."

Listeners are encouraged to stay tuned and engage with the show to learn more about the qualifying methods.

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Conclusion

The episode wraps up with the hosts reiterating the value and exclusivity of the Volbeat Backstage promotion, expressing their gratitude to the band and excitement about the upcoming event:

• Brady Bogen [08:26]: "So there you go. The Volbeat contest is yours in just moments."
• Brady Bogen [08:32]: "Volbeat's a great band to do this with. And you're going to get great seats to go see a great band live."

This promotion not only celebrates John Holmberg's birthday but also offers listeners a unique opportunity to engage with Volbeat in a meaningful and memorable way.

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Closing Remarks

Throughout the episode, Holmberg's Morning Sickness maintains its signature blend of humor, enthusiasm, and genuine excitement, ensuring that listeners are both informed and entertained. The detailed breakdown of the VIP experience underscores the show's commitment to offering valuable and exclusive opportunities to its audience.

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Notable Quotes

• Brady Bogen [02:17]: "Volbeat decided to come out, play the 26th of July. So John's birthday, we'll come out, we'll do that for him."
• Brady Bogen [03:12]: "You get a meet and greet with Volbeat that includes one professional individual photo with the band members taken by the official tour photographer."
• Brady Bogen [07:02]: "We're gonna start giving those away tomorrow, handing you guys chances to get back there."
• Brady Bogen [08:26]: "So there you go. The Volbeat contest is yours in just moments."

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Listeners interested in participating in the Volbeat VIP experience should stay tuned to Holmberg's Morning Sickness for upcoming details and instructions on how to enter the giveaway.

Transcript

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[Brady]

You've been deceived by an agent of Satan himself.

[Brett]

He's evil sitting right here.

[Brady]

Come on. No, no he's not. He's not evil. He's just a bit rude. 98 shut up. Shut up. Shut up. Brady. Shut up. The last thing I want to hear in a story Brady saying the phrase pepperoni nipp on a dude. On a guy. I don't know why you're telling that story. When I heard you say pepperoni nipples. I checked out.

[Brett]

I didn't send that one.

[Brady]

What's on? Beth checked in with Izzy for a second. I know that you had two reactions emotionally to pepperoni nipple. Man, yuck. And I'm hungry. It was a funny bit. Yeah. Let's get a pizza. Brady said right after. I don't know why Pavlovian here we. This is cool. Now we're gonna. Because no one told me about this for sure. Brett knew about it. That was your job.

[Brett]

I told you this morning. We had a lot of stuff to catch up from from the week.

[Brady]

I didn't know this would had been confirmed but it is beginning. So today I'm just gonna let you know what. What the hell's going on. And then as the weeks go on and we get closer and closer to Volbeat here for my birthday. And, yeah, Volbeat decided to come out, play the 26th of July. So John's birthday, we'll come out, we'll do that for him. Like, thanks to the boys in Volbeat. My Nord. Here's what we're giving you guys. It is a The Goat. They call it the Goat. Private VIP experience, meaning the greatest of all time. Here's what you'll get. And it's worth about 800 bucks, which is pretty amazing.

[Brett]

VIPs aren't cheap.

[Brady]

No, it is crazy what they're getting for that. So this is what you get. So you get a choice. You get two general admission tickets. That's like the pit standing.

[Brett]

Yeah, I think that's the pit.

[Brady]

Yeah. Or you can get a couple seats within the first five rows of the stage. You can either be one of those people that. Some people like standing, some people like having a seat. It's up to you. You get to pick. You'll get a meet and greet with volbeat that includes one professional individual photo with the band members taken by the official tour photographer. So you don't have to do it on your phone and go, wait, wait, wait.

[Brett]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Then you get private group production tour experience, including the rig rundown led by a member of volbeat tour team. I have no idea what that is.

[Brett]

So basically showing you the amps and the pedals and stuff for the guitars and. Yeah, yeah.

[Brady]

Don't touch that, Mar. You'll get a lot of. Don't touch that. But that's still. This one goes to 11.

[Brett]

Yeah.

[Brady]

Don't touch that. Don't touch that. That's what that tour's gonna be. I'm not gonna lie to you. Yeah. Come here. Follow me. Don't touch it. Don't touch that. It's like if your parents took you to a museum on vacation. You didn't realize you were in a museum. And your dad's like, ah, nuts. All right, put your hands in your pocket. What?

[Brett]

I'm not paying for a goddamn thing.

[Brady]

Goddamn hands in your pocket. That plate is $5,000. Don't touch it. That's gonna be that tour, but it's an experience. You won't. You're touching pain. Yeah. You're not. Don't touch it. So that'll happen.

[Brett]

I don't think you can buy that. I don't think that's part of the meet and Greet. That's something special for her.

[Brady]

Yeah. And it is kind of neat to tour around, see all the stuff. Then you get access to an intern.

[Brett]

End up with a couple of picks, guitar picks.

[Brady]

Oh, you'll end up with that. You're gonna get more than that, Brady. Access to an intimate pre show area just for goat. Private meet and greet experience. Package holders. And that gets you complimentary snacks and beverages. Gotta love that. Snacks and beverages are never bad. Autographed VIP exclusive volbeat merch. So they're going to give you some autograph stuff from Volbeat. Additional VIP exclusive volbeat merchandise. Not autograph, but more stuff. You're going to walk out of there with a bag of stuff. Two commemorative VIP laminates and lanyards. Which means you're going to be able to wander around all you want. Crowd free tour merchandise. What does that mean? Shopping opportunity. Dedicated. You get to go to their dedicated stand before the crowd gets there. So you get to pick out what you want. Yep. You get to raid the store like handicapped kids do at Christmas at the tour before they open it to the general public. You get to go in there, make.

[Brett]

Sure you got your size ahead of time.

[Brady]

You know? You know. Exactly. Sell out the way they do orphans and stuff sometimes. Like. All right, all the kids who have love in their lives will get to tour the store. You're first though, on site perks like vip. Check in the black carpet entry. I've never heard of that.

[Brett]

VIP chicken.

[Brady]

Chicken. Yeah, that's right, Brady. VIP chicken. Very important chicken. A black carpet entry. I don't know what that is. Dedicated road crew. That means you get your own people, right?

[Brett]

That part I'm not sure. I thought you were helping them. I think. Yeah, I think it.

[Brady]

I think gonna move stuff.

[Brett]

I think so.

[Brady]

And a priority lane into the venue. You get your own walk through. And I know exactly where they're gonna do that.

[Brett]

That's nice.

[Brady]

I know exactly where that is. And it's awesome because you cut through everything. So I'm guessing they're gonna load you up down where you go into the rah Rah room. That back. There's a back door at the southwest corner of the arena. And then you're gonna go in there and then you'll be like in the guts.

[Brett]

The amphitheater.

[Brady]

Oh, it is.

[Brett]

I'm pretty sure.

[Brady]

Oh, you might be right. Yeah. I thought this was downtown. You're right. This is that talking. Well, still. You don't know where that is. All right. Even better. That's even smoother. Yeah.

[Brett]

You don't wait in the summer heat.

[Brady]

In that line.

[Brett]

Just go right through.

[Brady]

Yeah, it is with the empathy. You're right. I thought it was downtown. You're getting a load of stuff here. And we're just going to give you guys chances to qualify for this thing. We'll do it starting tomorrow with qualifications. Just wonder. I want the rundown of what this is because I wasn't sure about it until Brett told me this morning. So two general admission tickets is probably the route I'd go. If you want to sit, you're gonna take the seat. The meet and greet with volbeat's gonna be cool. We're not gonna do another interview like we did last time?

[Brett]

I don't think so. Not on this one.

[Brady]

Ask a few questions, see what they do. Yeah. I don't know what the. The production tour is interesting to me because the rig rundown is just this dude pointing out all the equipment. Don't touch that. That's his hand. It's a stack. This is what we use for this. Yeah.

[Brett]

Your dad giving a tour.

[Brady]

Touch it, God damn it. Don't touch that. All right. You just bought it. Yeah. And all this autograph stuff. So this is great. And Volvit's here July 26th. This is pretty awesome. We're gonna start giving these away tomorrow. Handing you guys chances to get back there and then just have the most exclusive backstage thing. Now, I' that backstage isn't cool anymore. Unless it's that this is cool because you're getting stuff and the band is taking care of you. It's for you to do. You're supposed to be there standing there. The worst part about backstage is when the band doesn't want you there. Like, this is their invitation to you. It's different when the band expects you, but when you're standing backstage and you're like, what do I do now? Then you just get pushed against a wall while the band walks by because you're not allowed to look at them. Backstage is either all in or nothing.

[Brett]

Or it sucks.

[Brady]

Yeah. Or it's horrible. And if you're in, it's awesome. If. If it's not, you're just getting knocked all over the place. This is awesome. You got a roadie. You get to hang out. I love this. So there you go. Volbeat gave us all this stuff. We can't thank Aaron. Dude's done it again. He just hands us all this great stuff. So you don't get these things anywhere else. And Bold beats a great band to do this with. And you're going to get great seats to go see a great band live too. They are outstanding. Hour and a half, which is great entertainment. So. So get ready for that. We're gonna start giving those away tomorrow. And we'll have ways to do that that you can't fathom because we haven't figured it out yet either. So there you go. The Volbeat contest is yours in just moments. We got a what would Brady do? Coming up. It's 98 KUPD. Hey, it's not weird. It's pretty cool actually. No membership fees. I have heard enough of this.

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