Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: July 8, 2025
Title: Entertainment Drill - TUE - Trump Admin Says There Is No Epstein List And Israel Puts Trump Up For Nobel Prize

Epstein List Controversy

The episode kicks off with a heated discussion about the Trump administration's recent declaration denying the existence of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein contact list. Eric introduces the topic by stating:

“Yesterday, the Trump administration announced that Epstein list doesn't exist.” ([02:21])

Brady quickly counters this statement with skepticism, recalling previous mentions of the list:

“We lied about that. Brady. It was there. It wasn't there. He didn't kill himself. He did kill himself. Everything's fine. I was on the list. That's why Brett. So we got rid of them, you know.” ([02:27])

The hosts delve into the conflicting statements made by Attorney General Pam Bondi earlier in the year, who had affirmed the existence of the list:

“Earlier this year, Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News there was a list. It's on her desk for her review. She also said there's other evidence that we were going to release.” ([02:35])

However, the Justice Department later retracted these claims, solidifying the administration's stance that Epstein's death was a suicide and that no such list would be released:

“Justice Department says it's not going to release anything further. It's declared that Epstein killed himself.” ([02:35] - [03:06])

Evan expresses frustration over the contradictory information:

“The Epstein list is just confusing enough to make you turn it off.” ([03:17])

Brady adds to the confusion by humorously stating:

“We looked at the list and we realized there isn't one.” ([04:06])

The discussion highlights the widespread skepticism and conspiracy theories surrounding the Epstein case, with mentions of public figures like Elon Musk and Alex Jones expressing their doubts and concerns:

“Even Alex Jones is freaking out about it.” ([03:09])

The hosts metaphorically describe the situation:

“The Epstein list. It's just confusing enough to make you turn it off. And it's like, no.” ([03:17])

Brady humorously reiterates the non-existence of the list:

“There isn't no list.” ([04:34])

Scarlett Johansson’s Box Office Triumph

Transitioning to entertainment, Eric shares impressive news about Scarlett Johansson:

“Scarlett Johansson has just been named the highest grossing lead actor movies that she starred in.” ([06:10])

He quantifies her success:

“Yep. 14.8 billion. So she's ahead of two of her other MCU co-stars. Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr.” ([06:17])

The hosts commend her achievement and discuss its significance within the film industry, emphasizing her dominance in box office revenues.

Israel Nominates Trump for Nobel Prize

In a surprising twist, the conversation shifts to an unexpected nomination:

“Benjamin is great. Did you see Benjamin yesterday? Brady? He. He nominated me for the Nobel Peace.” ([06:46])

The hosts engage in playful banter about the legitimacy and absurdity of such a nomination:

“Yakka kakakai to you as well. Brett likes this too much. It's encouraging.” ([07:15])

Brady humorously contemplates the nomination's implications:

“I'm going to win the Nobel Peace Prize for bombing a nuclear facility.” ([07:29])

Evan adds to the humor with a reference to Gene Simmons:

“It was me. Gene Simmons of Kiss. That's boring.” ([07:05])

Pop Culture Segments and Additional Remarks

The episode continues with light-hearted segments, including discussions about Richard Simmons memorabilia:

“There's 200 items Bonham auctions will be offering. The bedazzled tank tops, the shorts.” ([08:55])

Brady humorously ties it back to the main topic:

“Brady has the Lincoln Lolita, who takes young girls across state lines against their will and farts on them for six days in San Diego. It's great.” ([10:02])

The hosts weave in personal anecdotes and satirical comments on societal issues, maintaining a balance between serious discussions and entertaining content.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Brady on the Epstein List:

  “When I say there's no list. We, we checked out all the lists. We look at the lists. We look at the list. [...] There isn't one that we looked at.” ([04:13])

• Evan on Public Confusion:

  “The Epstein list is just confusing enough to make you turn it off.” ([03:17])

• Eric Announcing Scarlett Johansson:

  “Scarlett Johansson has just been named the highest grossing lead actor movies that she starred in.” ([06:10])

• Brady’s Humorous Take on Nobel Nomination:

  “I’m going to win the Nobel Peace Prize for bombing a nuclear facility.” ([07:29])

• Brady on List Non-Existence:

  “There isn't no list.” ([04:34])

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully balances political discourse with entertainment, providing listeners with a mix of critical analysis and humorous commentary. The hosts effectively engage with current events, such as the Epstein list controversy and Scarlett Johansson's box office success, while interspersing light-hearted segments that add variety and maintain an engaging flow. Notable quotes and timestamps highlight the dynamic nature of the conversation, making the episode both informative and entertaining for listeners.