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You're listening to the HMS Podcast, brought to you by MMP Guns.com, your most trusted online marketplace for firearms, ammunition and accessories. Morning sickness. Morning sickness. Zooming through this and getting out there. Doug Hopkins just texted me. You want to golf? It's nice out. I can't. Plus it's windy. Not a big fan of that. I like calm, easy conditions. I don't like any. Golf's hard enough. You don't need obstacle. But yeah, it's perfect outside. What a day. Gonna be a good one. Take advantage of it. You don't get this in July too often. Hold on a second. Washing down those nuts. These nuts. Love eating these peanuts. I gotta give our. Our guy Fitz some love this morning. Called me yesterday. He's like, have you seen my thing I'm doing? And I know he was doing something for Phoenix Children's Hospital. And it's giving and gaming, and I think it's great. Instead of everybody focusing in on treatment of the kids and all that, we get a lot of that. What about after treatment? What about the stuff they're doing when they're not, you know, in some sort of medical nightmares or laying it like there's a room for the kids to kind of unwind and goof around. And so he started giving in gaming because he's such a Dungeons and Dragons nerd. Now, I would prefer it if you didn't give the kids Dungeons and Dragons and create more nerds, but if that's what the kid's into, so be it. They've been through enough. But Fitz has started this thing, and if you want to go there, it's pretty great. You just. It's so easy, too. You just text PCH20 to our text line 97936 PCH20. Read about it. Read what Fitz is doing. Gaming and giving program for the Phoenix Children's Hospital. I think it's awesome that he's doing it. I think it's great. And I want to support him all I can. I came up with a couple ideas to help out, so we'll definitely be participating down the roadways. And I gotta. I gotta get a hold of. I'll be honest with you. It's gonna be Meathead from Prestige Billiards and try to get him involved, you know what. And basically kind of have a game room for the Phoenix Children' Hospital that gets a. A few extra items and more games and more stuff and, you know, things for them to do. It's not an easy time. And we talked about that a little while ago. With Phoenix Children's Hospital visitors that come by, baseball players that are forced to go over there and then they do it and they're changed, their lives are changed, and the next thing you know, they're there all the time on their own. I think that's great. So PCH is one of the most decorated children's hospitals in the nation. We've got a heck of a thing going now. I have also noticed, and I don't know why no one ever points this out, their logo is that of the Chick Fil A. I know I drive by it all the time. And I know people like Brady think it's the greatest Chick Fil A of all time. Yes, that's corporate headquarters. That's where they house the chickens. Is that where the farting on chickens happens? The special sauce and spices? But that logo is the Chick Fil A logo. And neither have sued each other, which I think is just out of the kindness of their hearts. But that's pretty. It's when you drive by it on the 51, look at it and go, God damn it, Homburg. Why did you. Because you're not going to see anything else now. And when you go to Chick Fil A, you're going to think sick kids. And that's not good either. Exact logo. One's a handprint, one's a chicken. And we all grew up making that turkey on Thanksgiving by tracing our hand. Somehow or another, they, they. They merged all of that. Either way, it's a great operation. Fish is doing amazing stuff. We couldn't be happier for him. So if you want to be part of this few bucks here and there. He just started it. So if you want to get in on this gaming and giving PCH20 to the number 97936 and you can just check everything out and then you can donate on there. And I'm defin going to help Fitz out in a big way. He only has a. It's a $5,000 goal. I think we could knock that stiff. We'll let Fitz handle it and then roll in the tanks, give a little air support, knock this thing silly. So we know you guys are behind that. I think that's great. We haven't done a lot with Phoenix Children's Hospital, so tip of the cap to our guy Fitz heard every day here from 2 to 7 and he does a nice thing. He's a good person, so he's trying to do good things. And I think it's awesome to support that and help him out. So if you Guys can do it. We most certainly will as well. I got a guilt meathead into being part of this. I don't know what I like, give them like a. Like a ping pong tables, Probably a lot. I think darts for the kids. You know what? I'm not against, you know what? Safe darts. The little plastic tips. Yeah, you can't. You can't hurt each other. But again, what better place to have a dart incident than a hospital? Yeah. You know what? Almost a guarantee that even if it gets really bad, they'll fix it really fast. Really think they want the professional Super Papa Shot? That's a good one. I don't know if kids are into golden tea, but those are cool. That seems like a lot. A lot of strength. I don't know. I like Papa Shot. That's a fun one. And get the kids in there. Keep them active and doing stuff like that while they're going through all their treatments and having their lives interrupted by, you know, whatever the hell's going on. It's not fair. So let's make them have some fun. Love what you're doing, Fitz. So if you guys want to help out again, PCH20, the number is 97936. Check it out. Give it a gander. If you feel like dropping off some coin right there, that would be awesome to do. And then maybe down the roads we can just blow this thing up. If we get the right people behind it, I think we can. Good work, Fitz. It's 98K upd. It's out of control now.
Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Episode Summary
Episode Title: Props To Fitz And Details On His New Drive For Phx Childrens Hospital
Release Date: July 16, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Station: 98 KUPD | Hubbard Radio
In the July 16, 2025 episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness on Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show, host John Holmberg dedicates the segment to highlighting and supporting a commendable initiative led by one of their own, Fitz. The episode emphasizes community involvement, charitable efforts, and the importance of providing recreational activities for children undergoing treatment at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
[00:02] John Holmberg introduces Fitz’s new project aimed at supporting Phoenix Children's Hospital through a program aptly named "Gaming and Giving" (PCH20). Fitz, described as a "Dungeons and Dragons nerd," has leveraged his passion for gaming to create a sanctuary where children can unwind and enjoy themselves outside the rigors of medical treatment.
"He's started this thing, and if you want to go there, it's pretty great." – John Holmberg
John expresses mixed feelings humorously about the nature of the activities but emphasizes the positive impact on the children.
Holmberg provides clear instructions on how listeners can support Fitz’s initiative. By texting "PCH20" to the number 97936, supporters can donate to the program. The platform is user-friendly, encouraging widespread participation.
"You just text PCH20 to our text line 97936 PCH20. Read about it. Read what Fitz is doing." – John Holmberg
John also shares his personal commitment to aiding Fitz, mentioning plans to engage Meathead from Prestige Billiards to facilitate the creation of a game room equipped with ping pong tables, safe darts, and other recreational activities.
Holmberg praises Phoenix Children's Hospital as one of the most decorated in the nation, highlighting the often-overlooked aspects of patient care that extend beyond medical treatments. The initiative focuses on enhancing the quality of life for young patients by providing them with spaces to relax and enjoy gaming activities.
"What better place to have a dart incident than a hospital?" – John Holmberg (humorous tone)
John underscores the emotional and psychological benefits of such programs, noting that the children have already endured significant hardships and deserve moments of joy and normalcy.
The discussion shifts to rallying community support, with John expressing confidence in surpassing the $5,000 fundraising goal. He advocates for collective effort, suggesting that with the right backing, the initiative can significantly expand its reach and impact.
"I think we could knock that stiff." – John Holmberg
John also fantasizes about additional facilities like dart tables and ping pong, ensuring that all activities remain safe and suitable for the hospital environment.
Amid the serious discussion, Holmberg humorously touches on the visual similarity between the Phoenix Children’s Hospital logo and Chick-fil-A’s logo. He jests about the potential for brand confusion, injecting levity into the episode.
"Their logo is the Chick Fil A logo. And neither have sued each other, which I think is just out of the kindness of their hearts." – John Holmberg
This anecdote serves to lighten the mood while subtly promoting awareness of the hospital's branding.
In concluding the segment, Holmberg reiterates the importance of supporting Fitz’s initiative. He urges listeners to participate by donating through the specified text line and assures them that their contributions will make a tangible difference in the lives of children at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
"If you guys can do it, we most certainly will as well." – John Holmberg
John's enthusiasm is palpable as he emphasizes community solidarity and the collective effort required to achieve and surpass the fundraising goals.
The episode serves as a heartfelt tribute to Fitz’s dedication and the broader mission of enhancing patient care at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Through engaging discussion, personal anecdotes, and clear calls to action, Holmberg's Morning Sickness effectively mobilizes its audience to support a noble cause, blending humor with genuine advocacy.
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Listeners are encouraged to tune in to future episodes for updates on the initiative and other community-driven projects supported by Holmberg's Morning Sickness.