Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona Episode: 07-24-25 - Entertainment Drill - THU - w/Dale Hellestrae Release Date: July 24, 2025 Host: John Holmberg Guests: Dale Hellestrae

Introduction to Charity Efforts

The episode kicks off with the hosts discussing their ongoing charity initiative, highlighting the generous contribution from Brian Bradford and his team at Fast Track Restoration who donated two truckloads of water. This significant donation is pivotal as the team edges closer to their ambitious goal of distributing one million bottles by Labor Day.

• John Holmberg: "They showed up way out there and had an entire truckload full of them. I can't take it all. We'll take it down there for you. I'm like, thank you." ([04:10])

Dale acknowledges the community's support while humorously distancing himself from the generosity, emphasizing teamwork among the hosts.

• Dale Hellestrae: "Thank you, guys. That's so cool, man. See, there's still some decent people out there, folks. Dale is not representative of any of them." ([04:24])

Discussion on Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral Wishes

The conversation takes a turn towards music and celebrity anecdotes when Dale brings up an intriguing topic about Ozzy Osbourne's unique wishes for his funeral. The discussion delves into Ozzy's unconventional request to have pop artists like Justin Bieber and Susan Boyle perform at his funeral, juxtaposing their musical styles with Ozzy's legacy.

• Unknown Host: "Ozzy Osbourne has a really cool take on how he want his funeral to go down. He said his family could do whatever they want as long as it makes them happy. He said, 'I honestly don't care what they play at my funeral. They can put on a medley of Justin Bieber, whoever the hell Susan Boyle is.'" ([08:35])

Dale expresses his disbelief and humorously criticizes the song choices, while also acknowledging the sentimental value some may find in such a celebration.

• Dale Hellestrae: "A lot of people are going to be happy." ([09:35])

Critique of Adam Sandler's Recent Work

Shifting gears, the hosts critique Adam Sandler's recent movies, referencing a survey conducted by a group that polled 2,000 people about Sandler's comedic prowess. The results indicate a split opinion, with a significant portion not finding his work particularly funny.

• Unknown Host: "They pulled 2,000 people and asked him, how funny is Adam Sandler? 44% said he is somewhat funny. 27% said he's very funny. 13% not funny. 9% not funny at all." ([06:05])

Dale draws parallels between Sandler and legendary comedians, debating his place in modern comedy.

• Dale Hellestrae: "He's the new Jerry Lewis." ([06:05])

Entertainment Drill Segment

Transitioning to the "Entertainment Drill," a segment sponsored by Reactdefense.com, the hosts engage in playful banter and sarcasm. This segment includes fictional scenarios and light-hearted mockery, maintaining the show's signature humorous tone.

• Dale Hellestrae: "What would you do? You got to learn some self defense... A sheepdog. Not a sheep." ([04:42])

Listener Interaction and Final Remarks

The episode concludes with the hosts addressing listener interactions, including humorous exchanges about birthday celebrations and upcoming plans. John Holmberg humorously claims to be "America's sweetheart" and discusses plans for future episodes, ensuring the audience remains engaged and anticipating more content.

• John Holmberg: "Happy birthday to me. And I will see you guys Monday." ([12:24])

Notable Quotes

• Dale Hellestrae: "He's not wrong." ([03:36])
• Unknown Host: "Ozzy Osbourne has a really cool take on how he want his funeral to go down." ([08:35])
• John Holmberg: "That's it. We're done." ([12:32])

Conclusion

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness offers a mix of charitable discussions, celebrity insights, comedic critiques, and interactive segments that showcase the hosts' dynamic chemistry. Through humor and candid conversations, John Holmberg, Dale Hellestrae, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo engage listeners with relatable topics and entertaining banter, solidifying the show's status as Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show.

Tune In: Listen to Holmberg's Morning Sickness weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM on 98 KUPD (97.9 FM), via the 98KUPD app, or at www.98kupd.com.