Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: July 9, 2025 Title: Thanks To Ervin Cable Communications For Donating 6 Pallets Of Water To Op Hydration - Setting Up Milk Mom's Daughter To Reenact Breast Milk Shot On 20th Anniversary Next Month

1. Introduction to Philanthropic Efforts

John Holmberg opens the episode by expressing gratitude towards Ervin Cable Communications and supporters Aaron and Josh for their substantial contribution to the Op Hydration initiative.

• John Holmberg: “Operation Hydration is the summer-long program where we collect water for the Phoenix rescue mission and we are shooting for a million bottles this year.” [09:00]

2. Operation Hydration Milestone

The team discusses the progress of their water collection efforts, highlighting the challenges and recent successes.

• Last year’s achievement: 897,000 bottles collected.
• Current goal: Achieving 1,000,000 bottles and potentially aiming for 1,500,000 bottles.

Dick Toledo shares the exciting news of receiving six and a half pallets of water donated by Aaron and Josh, exceeding expectations.

• Dick Toledo: “Aaron and Josh just dropped off six and a half pallets of water in our parking lot. It’s so much water.” [12:15]

3. Acknowledging Ervin Cable Communications

John emphasizes the crucial role of Ervin Cable Communications in facilitating the donation and supporting the rescue mission.

• John Holmberg: “Irvin Cable Communications donated two pallets by themselves, got the entire group together, started getting water. They ended up with six pallets of water for the rescue mission. Which is just insane.” [15:30]

4. The Milk Mom Story

A significant portion of the episode delves into a unique and personal story from 20 years ago involving Milk Mom, a listener who performed an unusual act on the show.

• John Holmberg recounts the event where Milk Mom shot breast milk into his mouth from a distance of six feet.

  • John Holmberg: “She shot her breast milk into my mouth from six feet away... a grand distance. It was like playing long toss.” [18:45]

• Reflection on the event's impact and its intended reenactment by Milk Mom’s daughter on the 20th anniversary.

  • John Holmberg: “We’re going to have her daughter come in here and fill my mouth with her warm body temperature breast milk 20 years later. It's the circle of life.” [22:10]

5. Planning the 20th Anniversary Event

The team discusses the logistics and emotional significance of having Milk Mom's daughter replicate the original act.

• Dick Toledo: “It makes me want to work another so the kid that's inside her now can fire his or her milk into my mouth.” [25:05]

• The importance of continuing the tradition and honoring the original gesture.

  • John Holmberg: “Generations of milk. It’s beautiful.” [27:20]

6. Rock Wars Segment

Transitioning to their regular segment, Rock Wars, the team declares "The Circle of Life" as the winner for the day, highlighting the continuation of personal traditions within the show.

• Dick Toledo: “This is the winner today. The circle of life.” [30:00]

7. Reflections and Closing Remarks

The hosts reflect on the unique blend of philanthropy and personal stories that define their show, emphasizing the community spirit and quirky traditions that engage their listeners.

• John Holmberg: “Finding your qb. I gotta go stand across my desk and let a lady unload her milk into my mouth. It’s pretty cool, actually.” [33:45]

• Final thanks to supporters and a reminder of the ongoing efforts towards the water collection goal.

  • John Holmberg: “Thank Irvin Cable Communication. It’s not weird. It’s pretty cool, actually.” [35:10]

Key Takeaways

• Operation Hydration is nearing its ambitious goal of collecting one million bottles of water for the Phoenix rescue mission, thanks largely to contributions from Ervin Cable Communications and dedicated listeners like Aaron and Josh.

• The show celebrates a unique tradition involving Milk Mom, who originally performed a memorable act of shooting breast milk into John Holmberg's mouth. This act is set to be reenacted by her daughter on its 20th anniversary, symbolizing the "circle of life."

• The Rock Wars segment continues to engage listeners with personal and sometimes unconventional stories, reinforcing the show’s reputation for entertaining and sometimes disturbing its audience.

• Holmberg's Morning Sickness effectively blends community service, personal anecdotes, and interactive segments to maintain its position as Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show.

Notable Quotes

• John Holmberg: “Operation Hydration is the summer-long program where we collect water for the Phoenix rescue mission and we are shooting for a million bottles this year.” [09:00]

• Dick Toledo: “Aaron and Josh just dropped off six and a half pallets of water in our parking lot. It’s so much water.” [12:15]

• John Holmberg: “She shot her breast milk into my mouth from six feet away... a grand distance.” [18:45]

• John Holmberg: “We’re going to have her daughter come in here and fill my mouth with her warm body temperature breast milk 20 years later. It's the circle of life.” [22:10]

• Dick Toledo: “This is the winner today. The circle of life.” [30:00]

• John Holmberg: “Thank Irvin Cable Communication. It’s not weird. It’s pretty cool, actually.” [35:10]

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness weaves together charitable efforts with personal storytelling, creating a unique and engaging listening experience that underscores the show's commitment to both community involvement and entertaining its audience in unconventional ways.