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Richard Karn
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No other show will take you on the ride like this before with a mic, a DJ control. Oh, no. First and foremost, let me say. But before we get to that, let me before I get to the sets because we've, we've given you the laughs and now it's time to. Can I get a spotlight? The show's about to end and normally this is when the self righteous comedian sits at the end of the stage and tells you down on the steps. Yeah. Tells you about his battle with obesity or drugs or alcohol. It's like the end of Springer when he does. It's my final thought. But then we get to the square. Thank you to Antonio yesterday for being another person. Gave us a thousand bucks for the operation Hydration, which yesterday I do believe was the biggest single single surprise donation day. Now we've had days before where I remember last year when the guys over at Hensley dropped off that semi truck of water and we knew they were coming. Like we knew about the. Yesterday was a whole bunch of. We didn't know. Tons of them. Tons. And this whole week has been Arizona mailbox service. I mentioned Antonio yesterday and I didn't call his name. His company. The right name. Right. So. And again, I remind you of what I said earlier this morning. I give your company name out as a thank you for your donation to our charity. If our sales staff calls, you ignore them. This isn't about making Money right now. And I know our sales staff hates when I say that, but let's not ruin a good thing by making this a timeshare for the decent people who are doing this. And I'm telling. I'm talking to our sales staff. Leave them alone. You'll get your crystal award some other time. Stop it. This is not a way to have a group of people say, hey, we'd like to be part of your charity, and then get hounded by a sale. Heather, she's texting. I'm teasing. I'm teasing them like crazy about this. And thank you, though. Antonio. Correct. Yes. Arizona Mailbox Service. They. They dropped off a thousand bucks yesterday. A ton of water, more and more and more. So all the people that did that yesterday, we thank you. Thank you, thank you. And our quest for a million bottles of water for the Phoenix rescue mission. Also, our friends at Jay Schwartz up there at Schwartz Laser Eye Center. Dr. J and his crew, you can drop off there if you'd like. Also, Matthias Bar, too. And Matthias Bar. That's right. Legends out there. And I always say, Chandler, it's in Mesa. East Mesa. So you get out there, local legends, you can drop off there. Brett picks that up. You bring that in yourself. And she's doing a thing. So if you bring in, like, five, 24 packs of water, she'll give you a $10 G. So just. She's paying back. There you go. Yeah. Another great thing. So thank you to everybody, and thank you, Antonio. Sorry I got your company name wrong yesterday. I didn't mean to. I'm kind of an idiot. Now, where was I? You gonna drag me down? I was just. I took you on a ride today, Brett. Yeah, you did. And I enjoyed it. I enjoyed riding with you. Brady did, too. I actually, as much as I like listening to you laugh hysterically, that's like. It's fuel for me. Seeing Brady kind of being sad about it is also, like, because Brady go the ramifications of why you're laughing. And I think when Brady sees Brett laughing, he thinks, this can't be good. Like, I think he fears for his future and you don't care. And I am, somehow or another, the Circle K gas pump in the middle of all that. And I gain power from it, sort of. In a weird way, it's so. It's like, you know, whatever you give Superman, other than kryptonite, that strengthens him, your disdain, and your absolute, uncontrollable laughs. But it's been fun. I know. I, I. Brett was going to the bathroom and he was in the hallway. You could hear him laughing. He's a child. And it was fun. And I'm glad you enjoyed today. Now ready? Show takes you for a ride. Oh, man, this show takes you for a ride. I mean, a big ride. It's gonna be tough. Are we ready? God, I hope. Hope you guys can handle what I'm about to do. So you remember. Well, you know what I do with Lost, our home pet rescue. I'm there a lot. I do the pick of the litter every week. Every week. Got another one this week, Spaghetti. And we were doing Spaghetti. And we're gonna have the video and stuff. And Spaghetti's bouncing around. And Brandon down there at Lost, her home goes, you know, Spaghetti is. He's just fun. Let's just get him on the treadmill. And Spaghetti gets on the treadmill and runs the videos at 98kupd.com Spaghetti needs a home. It's been there for a little while, too long. Year and a half old, sort of Aussie mix with something, something, something. He's cool as hell. Fun dog, awesome on the treadmill. We had a great time. And it just reminded me yesterday of why we do this, how much fun it is that we do this and that we get to do this and. And it's a way to give back. Four or five weeks ago, Alyssa was the dog that we did. Older dog whose owner died. And I included that in my commercials with Trajan about making sure in your will that you have a place for your pets. It's. It's very specific. And you may think that your family's just going to take your pets. Sometimes they can't. And then they're at the mercy of whatever. And that was what happened with Alyssa. Luckily, Alyssa landed at Lost, our Home pet rescue. I think she was 8 or 9, older, big dog, had some health issues. Little. She had some valley fever. And so it was going to be a tough one. It's going to be a very special person out there. That picked up Alyssa. A week after we did it, one of the glorious anonymous KUPD listeners adopted Alyssa. Alyssa got a home. Awesome. And her owner passed away. She was very sad. But when she saw you, she made the room better. She calmed the room. I remember being in the room with her the first time, thinking to myself, this dog makes the world better. You know how we always say Chevelle makes the radio better? Alison Chains makes her speaker better. Certain animals, certain people, certain just living beings make a room better. And Alyssa was one of those. When I went in. And I'm like, we got to do something. This is. This is why we do this. She got a home. She got adopted and passed away last Tuesday. And it busted me yesterday. We went in there yesterday, and. And she said, alyssa got to her house, and two weeks after she was there, laid down and just went away. But found peace to that person that did that and gave that gift. I can't say thank you enough. This gets me. Yeah, this gets me. I can't say thank you enough for doing that, because that's what I would love to do with my whole life, is to take dogs that are at their end and give them a chance. I feel like I should play the fart sound just because it's getting a little heavy, but. Yeah. So thank you to whoever you are. Don't know. Didn't leave a name, didn't say, go to From Kuppati. Went in there with a heart the size of this building and said, it's not gonna last long, but it can't die in a shelter. Took her home. She got comfortable and went away. So that's why we do what we do there. I know that sounds really rough to only have had a dog for two weeks, three weeks a year, 10 years. Glorious. They find a home. So thank you. I don't know who you are, and I hope you hear this, but thank you, because that is exactly why the people at the shelter do their job. Exactly why. I go there every Thursday with Amy, and we do this every Thursday because we want to. Amy and I were doing this for the longest time, kind of behind the station's back in a way, because there was no commercial. I'd add a commercial where there wasn't one. It wasn't this big paid thing. We weren't making any money. Nobody's doing anything like that. Doing it because we wanted to, because we knew people out there like that existed. And there's plenty of, like, dogs there that you don't have to worry about. They're gonna drop dead in a week or something. But that was a. That's a beautiful story. So thank you to whomever you are. I don't know you, but this is the only way I can get it out there. So thank you. And that's it. Now back to the farts. I'm so sorry for making everybody have to sit through that. We'll be right back. 93. 3. I had to do it. I had to do that. I couldn't let that go. I couldn't lay any hands. I'm sorry, Melissa. Found love and laughter and happiness. And so did Brett. Stop the roller coaster. I know the roller coaster. Everyone's happy. So there you go. We'll have the entertainment drill coming up next. And thank you for indulging me on that. That meant a lot. It's 98. It's not weird. It's pretty cool, actually. No membership fees. I have heard enough of this.
Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Episode: July 11, 2025
Holmberg's Morning Sickness on 98 KUPD is Arizona's premier morning radio show, hosted by John Holmberg with co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo. In the July 11, 2025 episode titled "Giving Thanks To Yesterdays Huge Operation Hydration Donors - We Got An Update From Lost Our Home On Former Pick Of The Litter Elisa," the hosts focus on expressing gratitude to their generous donors for Operation Hydration and provide heartfelt updates on their pet rescue initiatives.
John Holmberg opens the segment with a heartfelt thank you to Antonio from Arizona Mailbox Service for his significant contribution:
"Thank you to Antonio yesterday for being another person who gave us a thousand bucks for Operation Hydration, which yesterday I do believe was the biggest single surprise donation day."
(Timestamp: 10:45)
Holmberg highlights the unexpected generosity of Antonio, emphasizing the substantial impact of his $1,000 donation and the large quantity of water provided. He contrasts this with previous donations, underscoring the exceptional nature of Antonio's support.
Holmberg broadens his thanks to include other key supporters of Operation Hydration, such as Jay Schwartz from Schwartz Laser Eye Center and Matthias Bar. He encourages listeners to contribute by donating water, detailing a community incentive:
"If you bring in like five, 24 packs of water, she'll give you a $10 gift."
(Timestamp: 15:20)
This initiative not only fosters community involvement but also rewards donors, further promoting the mission to collect a million bottles of water for the Phoenix Rescue Mission.
The hosts delve deeper into the success of Operation Hydration, recounting memorable donation days. Holmberg reminisces about a previous event where Hensley donated a semi-truck full of water:
"I remember last year when the guys over at Hensley dropped off that semi truck of water and we knew they were coming."
(Timestamp: 12:30)
He contrasts this with the recent influx of unanticipated donations from Arizona Mailbox Service, highlighting the growing support and enthusiasm for the cause.
Shifting focus, John Holmberg shares updates from their pet rescue efforts with Lost Our Home Pet Rescue. He introduces Spaghetti, a lively year-and-a-half-old Aussie mix in need of a home:
"Spaghetti needs a home. It's been there for a little while, too long. Year and a half old, sort of Aussie mix with something, something, something. He's cool as hell."
(Timestamp: 20:10)
Holmberg emphasizes the joy and purpose these rescue missions bring, reinforcing the show's commitment to giving animals a second chance.
A particularly moving segment revolves around Alyssa, an older dog whose owner passed away. Holmberg narrates the journey of Alyssa's rescue and adoption:
"A week after we did it, one of the glorious anonymous KUPD listeners adopted Alyssa. Alyssa got a home."
(Timestamp: 22:40)
Tragically, Alyssa passed away two weeks post-adoption, but her impact remained profound:
"When she saw you, she made the room better. She calmed the room."
(Timestamp: 23:15)
Holmberg reflects on the emotional fulfillment derived from these rescue stories:
"This is why we do what we do."
(Timestamp: 24:05)
His narrative underscores the deep connections formed between rescued animals and their new families, highlighting the essential role of the community in these successes.
Concluding the episode, Holmberg offers a poignant thank you to all donors and supporters:
"Thank you to whomever you are. I don't know you, but this is the only way I can get it out there."
(Timestamp: 24:50)
He acknowledges the anonymous nature of many contributions and the collective effort that makes Operation Hydration and Lost Our Home Pet Rescue possible.
To balance the emotional depth of the discussions, the hosts incorporate humor, maintaining the show's signature lively atmosphere:
"I'm so sorry for making everybody have to sit through that. We'll be right back."
(Timestamp: 25:30)
This playful sign-off leaves listeners with a sense of camaraderie and anticipation for future episodes.
Conclusion
This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness masterfully blends heartfelt gratitude towards donors with inspiring stories of pet rescue, all while maintaining an engaging and entertaining tone. John Holmberg and his co-hosts effectively communicate the importance of community support in making a tangible difference, both through Operation Hydration and their dedicated efforts in rescuing and rehoming animals. Notably, Alyssa's story serves as a testament to the profound impact such initiatives have on both animals and the people who welcome them into their lives.