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Brett
You thought that was funny? You were laughing like a hyena when he said it. 98. What the hell is wrong with you, PD? I get people. Emails are terrible. You guys are all horrible people, making old people pimps. Old people Pimps is a great band name, too. Anyway, we just got bad news. Terrible news for Brett especially. I mean, this is as bad as my Ryan Sandberg news was yesterday. This news is worse. Just got word that this Thanksgiving, your hero, Robert De Niro, will be starring in another cash grab called Focker in Law with Ben Stiller. And now the little Fockers are going to be grown up and getting married, and then they have to meet. They have to bring their fiance to meet Grandpa and great grandpa and great grandpa. Even though it doesn't make any sense because Greg's name was Focker. You're going to meet the Burns family. So right off the bat, the premise is off.
John Holmberg
Did Sandler write this movie?
Brett
No. And Focker in Law is no longer the joke that it intended it to be, because Focker was the. Oh, my God, your name is gay Focker. And it sounded dirty. Now they're switching it with father. It's not even the same joke. It died in the first movie. In the first what? Think about it. Focker in Law, if you use it the way they've been using it, is just in law. It doesn't make any sense. Yeah, but now it's Father in Law. Focker in Law. Prior to that, it was gay. Was the Joke. So they're missing the boat on even the title. Your hero, Robert De Niro is a.
John Holmberg
Lost soul after 2010. I'm out on it.
Brett
What are you talking about, Brett? I've done some great stuff. Bad Grandpa, Bad Grandpa two, the Intern with Anne Hathaway, a couple other things. That movie I just got done with over on Netflix, where I played the same guy twice, Nobody watched it. Very good. I don't know, Brett. I think Focker in Law. I think so. I think you're gonna go, no. Did you not?
John Holmberg
I'm not.
Brett
Were you not entertained?
John Holmberg
No.
Brett
At Meet the Parents, Were you not entertained Meet the Parents?
John Holmberg
Yes.
Brett
Then Meet the Fockers. No, no. Then little Fockers didn't bother. Now Focker in Law next. Analyze Fokker. That's right. We're gonna mash them together. Godfreaker. Think about it.
John Holmberg
Think about it.
Brett
The Godfreaker. I don't know what's good anymore.
John Holmberg
Bring Pesci back.
Brett
You've lost it. You don't know. Trump got to you. This is Trump's fault. When you miss the joke in the title, how good can this be? Then you just look at all these people and just go, man, I don't blame you for doing it, but at least say what this is. You have to admit, when William Macy was in his fourth Jurassic park movie, and David Letterman asked him, was like, what are you doing, man? And he goes, taking the money right on the shelf. Phil Hartman's great line when he was on, I think it was Leno. And they had the Jingle all the Way movie. That was Schwarzenegger. And Jay said, so, what's this? What's this all about? And he goes, I don't know, Jay. They should have just called it Jingle all the way to the bank. I'm in a movie with Arnold. I was dying.
Toledo
Did you already mention Blythe Danner in her own Spin off Mother?
Brett
Are they doing that, too?
Toledo
No, no.
Brett
She's not a Focker. She's a Burns.
Toledo
Oh, is she okay, right?
Brett
The joke's not even there.
Toledo
Not happening.
John Holmberg
Okay.
Brett
Focker In Law is Greg. That's Ben Stiller. They show Robert De Niro in the thing. Like, ha, ha. It's not a thing. Yeah, they're off on the joke they started that they buried over. Oh, my God. So your hero De Niro. My hero De Niro. Such a funny little hero who came along.
John Holmberg
Robert De Niro. Because that's all he's doing. Yeah.
Brett
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Toledo
Testing the waters.
Brett
You're just seeing. And then they make you feel great when they come back and go and get it to you for 17. But you got to buy it today, right? Oh, Jesus. Saves a ton of money. If you don't do your research, you don't look you're going to.
Toledo
Why do I have to buy it today?
Brett
Because I've got it. It's in the truck right now, right. 20 people want it. Someone's gonna buy it, right? Same with Corey the salesman. It's like you got to get his old.
Toledo
That I understand more.
Brett
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John Holmberg
But we'll start off with mgk.
Brett
Sheen Gun Kelly.
John Holmberg
Yeah.
Brett
My least favorite person in the world. Why is he getting a reputation of being a badass? All he writes are these little Taylor Swift pop songs and he, he tries to be all like a tough guy. Maybe he's tough, but I don't miss sunshine I took a tab and felt the sky It's a good life and then it's bad. But that's all right on the bright side, we all sit and sympathize. So in the meantime, running a marathon while he sings. What's with the breathing? Everybody sings the song. Just like we Were Royal. He's Sugar Ray now.
John Holmberg
Yeah.
Brett
Remember when he was banging Megan Fox? What's wrong with her? Wow. All right.
John Holmberg
Good Charlotte's out with something new. I didn't even know they were still around, but this is rejects.
Brett
This claymation video is kind of neat now. It's just that they shouldn't show that guy on tv. What's wrong with the bass player? I was little. Did we just listen to this? Machine Gun Kelly. The same song.
Toledo
What's that?
Brett
Good Charlotte. He's got a famous wife.
Toledo
Famous wife?
John Holmberg
I'm not sure.
Brett
Benji Madness.
John Holmberg
Oh, that's right. Yeah.
Brett
Lose his wife.
Toledo
Cranium and he'll get there.
Brett
Cameron Diaz.
Toledo
There you go.
Brett
This is horribly boring. Yeah.
John Holmberg
Told you I have not much.
Brett
When did the 90s come back?
John Holmberg
I don't know. Well, Fitz just went and him and his Mrs. Fitz went to see the Chemical. My Chemical bromance.
Brett
Oh, they did?
John Holmberg
Oh, yeah. On purpose? Yeah. Black Keys. So you know, it's not picking up anytime soon. This is no rain, no flowers.
Brett
I don't mind the Black Keys.
John Holmberg
I don't either, but it's still just.
Toledo
You know, really good in concert fries.
Brett
Oh, this is. This explains. Says John to explain Machine Gun Kelly. It's soy Boy. Cucks like Toledo that think he's a badass. I didn't know.
John Holmberg
You talk about him all the time.
Toledo
I do. The way I say.
Brett
I don't even realize the way I say Lolly. All right, that's boring too. I feel like I'm working at the Zone again.
John Holmberg
How about Amari?
Toledo
Who that?
John Holmberg
I don't know.
Brett
That's mrae.
John Holmberg
Yeah, that too.
Brett
That's somebody waxing an ass. Is this one of those AI videos again? Sure enough. Smo. Mra. Nope. She's singing and she has got a car waxer and she's buffing an ass in front of a Confederate flag. I know.
John Holmberg
That's why I pulled this up. I'm like, this is ridiculous.
Brett
What is this?
Toledo
What else is on the Confederate flag?
Brett
That was weird.
John Holmberg
A naked girl.
Brett
I gotta tell you, she might have the most spectacular body I've ever seen.
John Holmberg
It's like stripper.
Toledo
Which one's which? Okay, that's her.
Brett
The singer doesn't. The girl dancing around is the one getting her ass buffed and it's pretty solid. Now she's doing the anteater dance from.
Toledo
Can't Hardly Wait.
Brett
Oh, my God.
John Holmberg
That's a training facility.
Brett
They got the tires there. It looks like Al Qaeda's training center. Yeah.
John Holmberg
Does KRO do that out on the parking lot when he's not waxing?
Brett
Oh, here's a dude with the most amazing body. That's that guy that tried to sell his sperm for $250,000.
John Holmberg
Russell.
Brett
Look at the body on this dude. Wow.
Toledo
Two Russells.
Brett
There's a little boy Russell, too. That's one of his sperms. That wasn't even a kid. Take that 10 ounce baby from the Brady Report. Take that squash. Yeah, squash. You're doomed.
Toledo
How did find this?
John Holmberg
This came up in the.
Brett
This is sexy and homoerotic at the same time. When I saw the.
John Holmberg
The buffing of the ass, I'm like, all right, well, we're playing that regardless if it's good or not.
Brett
I don't know what's going on here, but that girl's working the car wash. Whoa.
Toledo
It's a little more ample than I noticed the first time.
Brett
Wow. Well done, Brett.
John Holmberg
All right, there you go.
Brett
Amaray A M A R A E. Yeah.
John Holmberg
And SMO is the name of the song.
Brett
What's that stand for?
John Holmberg
I'm not even here. Try mother.
Brett
Yeah, that's right. Smother, mushroom, onion.
John Holmberg
And then somebody sent this one in. Going to our AI songs. This is Big Booty Latinas.
Brett
Oh, yeah, but it's country. The best music in the world right now is AI.
Unknown
Big Booty Latinas. Those booties just leave me speechless. Clapping those cheeks while they're making tortillas.
Brett
All right.
Unknown
God bless Big Booty Latinas. Shaking those hips for a margarita with the coochie that rips like some anesthesia looking boy Bonita. Lord, I love Big Booty Latinas. Everyone loves Big Booty Latinas.
Toledo
How is Morgan Wallen just not using AI to write all this?
Brett
I think he is, cuz they're not that clever. Everyone loves Big easy country music.
Unknown
Everyone loves Big Booty Latinas. Throwing it back just to get a visa, baby.
Brett
All right, AI for the win once again.
John Holmberg
And then there was one more AI that came up. I don't know if we should play this one.
Toledo
Oh, why?
Brett
It's too big to put in my hand. You put that. Let's see.
John Holmberg
Did we play? No, that was the Mouse. That was the Mouse. The sequel.
Brett
I guess this is Rhoda Hard Cook. Close.
Unknown
Yeah, you're my kind of man.
Brett
Got.
Toledo
A body so fine Sus records, yeah.
Unknown
Got me making big plans.
Brett
She's very pretty.
Unknown
AI lady, when you start talking about that back door play.
Brett
Here we go.
Unknown
I gotta stop you, hun. Cause I'm scared to say it's too big to put in my ass.
Brett
Leave it right there. I think that's enough. I think you get it. All right.
John Holmberg
That'll bring us to N word or F word, the game that is always sweeping the nation.
Brett
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Brett
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Brett
Holy sickness.
John Holmberg
All right, and this is Raekwon bear hill. And this is actually a new release too. Just came out 11 days ago.
Brett
Didn't Brady win last week?
Toledo
Yeah.
Brett
Okay, Go ahead.
John Holmberg
New one.
Unknown
I'll go in.
Brett
You know Ray Ray quan. His works are often vulgar. Every time I spinning I'm spinning some raekwan at Kirby's party. Angry N word. Angry Nword from raekwan. I was second. So I'll say f word today.
Toledo
Well, friendly, Friendliest of n words.
Brett
Friendly N word. All right, here we go. Drop it in the seven. Caught him at the light years heaven 90 karat face that's my bread, chef. Criminals have the balance sheet Hell every. All right, that was a. That's an angry one.
Toledo
I don't think so.
John Holmberg
That did not pull up the lyrics.
Toledo
Lumping them all in.
John Holmberg
All right, hang on. Here's the lyrics.
Brett
I'm pretty sure I was intimidated.
Toledo
Yeah, he was Lumping them all in. I think his. As his buddies. Every one of them.
Brett
I don't think it was friends. What's it say, Brett? I can't see that, chief.
John Holmberg
Hell, any. Every. Can't flex with me.
Brett
Yeah, it's mean.
John Holmberg
Jaws filled with.
Brett
He's trying to intimidate. He's intimid. That's friendly. That's saying step up. That's a. That was an intimidating. That's an intimidating use of the word.
John Holmberg
White guys trying to figure this out.
Brett
That's because we're trying to become progressive.
Toledo
Yes.
Brett
You can't hate if you understand.
John Holmberg
Is that what you're going with?
Brett
God, that was pretty. That was.
Toledo
That was dripping.
Brett
Thank you. Good one, chief. Thanks, buddy.
Toledo
You got chiefed, Man. I'd be insulted by that.
Brett
Anyway. All right, Toledo. What do you got for games?
Toledo
I have two today. Grounded two. It was so good. They brought it back. You knew about Grounded one. Now it's Grounded two. Basically like a bug's life.
Brett
Oh, Life of bug video games.
Toledo
But you are a real person somehow in this.
Brett
Oh, you've shrunk down and you live with bugs. Not turning off for you. Are you just asking accidentally playing Offspring right now, or is that part of this? Yep.
Toledo
No.
Brett
No, it was part of it. No kidding.
Toledo
Meters.
Brett
That AI Song.
Toledo
No. Take him down with a drop of water.
Brett
Weird.
Toledo
It is weird. So that's Grounded two. That's out today on all platforms. Tales of the Shire. You'll like this one because it's a Lord of the Rings game.
Brett
David Moore come running through this thing and start telling everybody bad news.
John Holmberg
I'll be jumping on beds in no time.
Brett
Oh, yeah, the end of that horrible movie. These real. Oh, look at. Yeah, they got hobbit feet and everything. Forage friendships. Masturbate behind the rock. Oh, we're all out for a second. Whereas I heard the flute going into this.
John Holmberg
As soon as I heard the flute, I'm out.
Toledo
Okay. Yeah.
Brett
You know what? I think I'm back out on that. I think when I hear flutes, I'm no longer interested.
John Holmberg
I'm out.
Toledo
This debuted on Hulu on Sunday and also Disney plus Hurricane Katrina, the Race against time. It's another documentary about her 20th anniversary.
Brett
Of Hurricane Katrina in a week.
Toledo
That's why I think it's out.
Brett
Not amazing.
Unknown
The calmness before storm is deafening.
Brett
That's crazy. As Hurricane Katrina was approaching, I knew this was going to be a catastrophe. His hair still hasn't recovered. That guy. All right.
John Holmberg
Katrina from The Melvins.
Brett
Yeah. 20th anniversary. I can't believe that. Feels so recent to me.
John Holmberg
It's like 10 years, 20 years old.
Brett
Yeah.
Toledo
Behind the Scenes series about the WWE debuts tonight.
Brett
I believe it's Hard Knocks of the wwe.
Toledo
Real. Yeah.
Brett
But my legs work, my spine is not hurt, and I don't have a concussion. So those are my prerequisites for not complaining. For people that think, isn't that just a bunch of guys pretending to fight? When you see the behind the scenes, I don't know how you can't fall in love with a business. They're the most amazing athletes. So it's gonna be kind of thick.
Toledo
Oh, my goodness.
Brett
Took a whip. This was the biggest of the year. I'm, like, freaking out. And as soon as my music plays. I'm Rhea Ripley. For the first time ever, we're gonna show you. That'll be fun. Wow. Behind the scenes at WWE. That's amazing. Wow. One person probably missing. Hulk Hogan McMahon. It could be, yeah. Two the I didn't think of Hogan. My casino hostess in Vegas said, do you want to come up for Smackdown or Raw? I don't know which one's coming or WrestleMania, because that's going to be at Allegiant. And I'm like, that might be a really fun weekend. Especially because the aria will be empty. All those wrestling fans can't afford that. The Excalibur and the Cortez.
Toledo
Also on Netflix. John, you might be interested in this one. Conversations with a Killer. The Son of Sam tapes.
Brett
77. The real ones. We park the car in lovers lane. We're talking. All of a sudden, we were shot. People just think I was a bad man. Totally out of context, but I've always had a wild imagination. The Son of Sam Keller was a dangerous wild card.
Toledo
How many did he get?
Brett
I don't remember the number.
Unknown
But the city was in a frenzy.
Brett
And they had the blackout to be.
Unknown
In this neighborhood, young people in pairs are getting shot.
John Holmberg
People have not gone out of their house.
Brett
He was called the Lover's Lane killer at first in 44 caliber killer. They weren't crazy letters. Letters were to spur the police on.
Unknown
He's taunting the police. He's taunting all of New York. Try to catch me if you can.
Brett
Son of fan work, which says, I guess the press is waiting with their cameras. Can you comb my hair? He's going to serve a life sentence in jail. He's worried about his hair.
John Holmberg
How long did he go Was the whole summer, right?
Brett
It was a. It was a long time. He was. Yeah. Great line, though. When the cops open the door and he just looks at him, goes, what took you so long? Like, he was so cool. You know what the. This sounds terrible, but I don't care. The old days of when a guy would go nuts and we'd know, we remember his name, that guy. John Wayne Gacy. Jeffrey Dahmer Ridgeway. The only. The only silver lining to all these crazy people doing stuff today is you can't become infamous from it anymore. Yeah, that dude yesterday. We'll know his name for a day or two in New York. No one knows the name of the guy who shot at Trump in Pennsylvania.
Toledo
Nope.
Brett
You know John Hinckley tried to kill Reagan. You have no idea who that guy.
Toledo
Is who hit Mark David Chapman?
Brett
Mark David Chapman, we know. Assassins. We know. But there's so many weird, crazy shooting stories I don't know about younger generation. I mean, like.
Toledo
Like that's kind of what he's saying.
Brett
Well, that's what I'm saying, though. It's like there's. Nobody's gonna know. This generation isn't gonna remember that. You can't tell me what his name is right now. And back when Hinckley shot Reagan, the whole world knew. You were five, you were a hundred, you knew his name. So he used to become infamous.
Toledo
Set up John.
Brett
Well, there's a plant. Look, don't. Don't lib. Cuck me on this deal right here, because there is something to the idea of. In three hours, we knew everything there was to know about the guy who shot up New York yesterday. Guy tried to kill the president.
Toledo
Trump's press secretary let this. Let the photographers in.
Brett
Not a peep at all. You're saying Trump set up his own shooting?
Toledo
Yeah.
John Holmberg
Oh, here we go.
Brett
Christ. We don't know anything about that kid.
John Holmberg
Even the Mandalay Bay guy, you don't know his name?
Brett
What's his name?
John Holmberg
I mean.
Toledo
Yeah, that's a great point.
Brett
You know people. It used to be. You know, the kids in Columbine, you knew their names.
Toledo
Dylan.
Brett
Dylan. And I can't even remember now, but there's been so many now you're like, I don't even know this guy. I don't know that one. Well, that's.
Toledo
You're probably not wrong, but I don't think that.
Brett
I mean, that was so out of the norm and outrageous when it happened. Kids were going down. That was their goal. We want to be famous. We're going to do it this, and you can't do it anymore through that. So it's crazy how I Don't know if that's just a product of our over saturated information or if it is just that we don't care that much anymore. I'd say a lot of it has.
John Holmberg
To do with that.
Brett
Yeah, I guess that's a good part. That might slow people down because you ain't getting famous from that anymore at all. We know the guy who tried to, you know the, the Jody Foster story. We know the depths of why that guy tried to kill Reagan. Became a joke for like 15 years. Oh, he must have been in love with Jodie Foster.
John Holmberg
I think the only one that current ones that you remember is Mangioni, but that's about it.
Brett
Other than that because they made him a hero. Which crazy.
Toledo
Anyway, last one I got is season two of Twisted Metal. The a video game made into a live action series starring Anthony Mackie routine.
Brett
They made a movie out of it. Yeah, I met a drifter. We fell in love. We picked up a clown along the way. This might be kind of cool. Twisted Metal's a blast.
Toledo
People say season one was all right, but I guess you had to be a fan of the game.
Brett
I don't even know there was one. I'll need to end every last driver that gets in my way. No pressure or any. Yeah, this might be kind of neat because that game's fun.
Toledo
That was fun game. That's it.
Brett
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Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Episode Summary (07-29-25)
Release Date: July 29, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
Co-Hosts: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Station: 98 KUPD | Hubbard Radio
Podcast Description: Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show where John Holmberg engages listeners with entertaining, thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial discussions alongside Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo.
The episode kicks off with a spirited critique of Robert De Niro’s latest film, "Focker in Law," which co-host Bret Vesely finds particularly disappointing.
Bret Vesely ([00:08-05:28]):
Bret expresses frustration over the film's premise and title, arguing that it misses the comedic essence of the original "Meet the Fockers" series. He states, “Focker in Law is no longer the joke that it intended it to be... the joke's not even there” ([03:00]). He laments the loss of the original humor, suggesting that the sequel fails to capture the charm of its predecessors.
John Holmberg ([02:19-05:28]):
John adds to the criticism by highlighting De Niro’s career trajectory, remarking, “Robert De Niro. Because that's all he's doing.” ([05:25]), indicating a decline in the actor’s recent choices.
The hosts collectively agree that the movie lacks the comedic impact of earlier installments, with Bret humorously proposing alternate titles like "Godfreaker" to salvage the premise ([03:30]).
Transitioning to the "Hot Releases" segment, the hosts delve into the latest music releases, sharing their candid opinions on new tracks and artists.
Machine Gun Kelly (MGK):
Bret criticizes MGK’s evolving image and music style, describing him as "Sheen Gun Kelly... tries to be all like a tough guy" ([07:04]). He expresses disappointment, noting, “Everybody sings the song.” ([07:10]).
Good Charlotte:
John updates listeners on Good Charlotte’s new release, "Rejects," expressing surprise that the band is still active. Bret comments on the band’s claymation video, stating, “This is horribly boring.” ([08:12]).
The Black Keys:
The conversation briefly touches on The Black Keys’ latest work, with both hosts acknowledging their continued presence in the music scene but remaining lukewarm about the new release. John mentions, “It's no rain, no flowers.” ([09:20]).
Amarae and AI-Generated Songs:
The hosts explore the rising trend of AI-generated music, particularly in the country genre. Brett humorously describes Amarae’s music video, which features a car washer buffing a performer’s posterior against a Confederate flag backdrop, calling it “sexy and homoerotic at the same time” ([10:25]). They critique the quality and creativity of AI-produced songs, highlighting tracks like "Big Booty Latinas" and expressing skepticism about their authenticity and appeal ([12:00]-[12:53]).
The discussion intensifies as the hosts debate the merits and drawbacks of AI in music creation.
Bret Vesely ([12:00-13:00]):
Brett underscores the ubiquity of AI in country music, stating, “The best music in the world right now is AI.” He critiques the simplistic and repetitive nature of AI-generated lyrics, questioning their emotional depth and originality.
John Holmberg ([13:00-13:44]):
John shares his reservations, noting, “That's why I pulled this up. I'm like, this is ridiculous.” He voices concern over the loss of human creativity and authenticity in music.
The segment concludes with the hosts agreeing that while AI may produce content efficiently, it lacks the nuanced expression that human artists bring to their work.
Shifting focus to television, the hosts discuss the new documentary "Hurricane Katrina Race Against Time," which marks the 20th anniversary of the devastating storm.
John Holmberg ([14:33-18:00]):
John introduces the documentary, emphasizing its significance in commemorating one of America’s most catastrophic natural disasters. He reflects on the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina, stating, “It's like 10 years, 20 years old.” ([18:39]).
Bret Vesely ([20:05-23:20]):
Bret provides a deeper analysis, lamenting how modern media handles infamous figures. He compares past notoriety, such as John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer, with contemporary cases where names and stories fade quickly in the public consciousness. He muses, “You can't become infamous from it anymore…” ([22:07]).
The discussion highlights concerns about collective memory and the societal fascination with notoriety, pondering whether the information overload of the digital age dilutes the impact of such events.
The conversation then shifts to sports entertainment, specifically the new series "WWE Unreal."
Brady Bogen ([18:13-21:57]):
Brady praises the series for revealing the athleticism behind professional wrestling. He emphasizes, “They're the most amazing athletes.” and expresses excitement about behind-the-scenes insights, stating, “We don't know how you can't fall in love with a business.” ([19:14]).
Dick Toledo and Bret Vesely:
The hosts discuss the authenticity and physical demands of WWE performers, appreciating the series' portrayal of their dedication and skills.
In the gaming segment, the hosts review the latest releases in the video game industry.
Twisted Metal Season 2:
Brett introduces the new live-action series adaptation of the popular video game, starring Anthony Mackie. He anticipates its appeal to fans, stating, “Twisted Metal's a blast.” ([23:07]).
Grounded 2:
Dick Toledo and Bret discuss "Grounded 2," a sequel bringing players into a miniature world inhabited by bugs. They compare it to "A Bug's Life," with Brett humorously noting, “But you are a real person somehow in this.” ([16:07]).
The hosts express enthusiasm for these adaptations, highlighting their potential to captivate both gamers and general audiences.
The episode delves into recent news surrounding Rabid Hat Crime and the renewed interest in infamous criminal cases.
Bret Vesely ([20:05-23:20]):
Bret discusses the "Son of Sam Tapes," a documentary series revisiting the notorious serial killer’s case. He reflects on the societal obsession with such figures, saying, “In the old days... we remember his name, that guy.” ([21:11]).
John Holmberg and Dick Toledo:
They engage in a conversation about the fleeting nature of infamy in the digital age, debating whether modern media’s saturation dilutes the impact of such crimes.
As the episode draws to a close, the hosts briefly mention upcoming attractions and final thoughts on the discussed topics.
Twisted Metal and WWE Unreal:
Brett and Dick express optimism about future episodes and releases, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for more in-depth discussions.
Final Remarks ([24:43-25:23]):
John Holmberg and Bret plug local businesses and upcoming events, promoting Action Ride Shop’s new location and services, emphasizing community engagement and support.
Bret Vesely on "Focker in Law":
“Focker in Law is no longer the joke that it intended it to be... the joke's not even there.” ([03:00])
John Holmberg on MGK:
“Robert De Niro. Because that's all he's doing.” ([05:25])
Brett on AI Music:
“The best music in the world right now is AI.” ([12:00])
Bret on Infamy Today:
“You can't become infamous from it anymore...” ([22:07])
Film Critique: The hosts are disappointed with the new "Focker in Law" movie, feeling it fails to capture the original's comedic essence.
Music Industry Insights: There is skepticism towards AI-generated music, with concerns about authenticity and creativity being compromised.
Media and Memory: Discussions highlight how modern media consumption affects collective memory, especially regarding infamous events and figures.
Entertainment Reviews: Positive anticipation surrounds new releases in television and video games, with particular enthusiasm for adaptations that honor their source material.
Community Engagement: The episode underscores the importance of supporting local businesses and staying connected with community events.
This episode of "Holmberg's Morning Sickness" offers a blend of critical reviews, candid discussions on contemporary issues in entertainment, and light-hearted banter, making it a comprehensive and engaging listen for fans seeking insightful commentary and humorous takes on current trends.