Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Episode Summary (08-01-25)

Release Date: August 1, 2025

Hosts:

• John Holmberg
• Brady Bogen
• Bret Vesely
• Dick Toledo

1. Opening Discussion: The Frustrating Home Sale

The episode kicks off with John Holmberg expressing frustration over a neighbor’s persistent attempts to sell their house. He highlights the continuous change of realtors and the stress it brings to the homeowners.

John Holmberg [01:09]: "They wouldn’t be dealing with all this stress if they’d just called TVs Doug Hopkins because he’s more than a guy buying your house. He makes an offer for your house. Cash. As is."

Doug Hopkins is introduced as a reliable real estate professional who simplifies the home-selling process by offering cash deals, eliminating the usual hassles associated with traditional sales.

2. Nine Inch Nails Drummer Swap

John and Brady delve into a recent change in the Nine Inch Nails band lineup, discussing the departure of Josh Freeze and the introduction of a new, lesser-known drummer.

Brady [02:00]: "At Nine Inch Nails."

John Holmberg [02:28]: "He saw the opening and went in. They didn’t just say, 'We’ll trade you,' because they got rid of their drummer a while ago."

The conversation humorously touches on the instability within the band’s rhythm section, leading to light-hearted banter about the new drummer’s integration.

3. The Brady Report: All Pro Shade Innovations

Brady presents the latest updates from All Pro Shade, a company specializing in backyard shading solutions. He emphasizes their comprehensive services and the aesthetic and functional benefits they bring to homeowners.

Brady [02:52]: "All Pro Shade can make your backyard area more inhabitable, more livable, more beautiful than it ever has been."

John humorously interrupts Brady over a mix-up in the company's name but ultimately supports the promotion of the innovative shading solutions offered by All Pro Shade.

4. Scientific Curiosities and Fun Facts

A. World's Oldest Baby Born from a Frozen Embryo

Brady shares a bizarre yet intriguing news piece about a baby, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who is touted as the world's oldest baby born from a 30-year-old frozen embryo.

Brady [04:52]: "The world’s oldest baby was born from an embryo from 1994. I like the way they lead that. So it was a 30-year-old embryo. Frozen. Thawed it out."

John humorously questions the plausibility of the story, adding his own comedic remarks about the embryo's origins and potential personality traits.

John Holmberg [05:02]: "This thing should have been thrown out by sloughed off lady bits through a period years ago."

The segment blends scientific curiosity with humor, highlighting the unusual nature of such a birth.

B. Radioactive Wasp Nest in South Carolina

A startling report about a radioactive wasp nest found near the Savannah River Site, a known plutonium production area during the Cold War.

Brady [13:37]: "There was a radioactive wasp nest found in South Carolina."

John reacts with bewilderment and humor, turning the serious news into an entertaining conversation.

John Holmberg [14:03]: "Never letting it go. It’s 24 years. We found one. He can’t do it all."

5. Fun Facts Segment

Brady shares assorted fun facts, sparking laughter and further discussions between the hosts.

A. Terminology Differences:

Brady [07:10]: "The majority of people in Canada don’t use the term colored pencils. They call them pencil crayons."

B. Indiana Jones Trivia:

Brady [07:15]: "There’s only one actor besides Harrison Ford who is in all three of the original Indiana Jones movies."

John and Brady engage in a humorous debate about the identity of this actor, ultimately revealing it to be Pat Roach.

C. Minor League Baseball Streak:

Brady [07:30]: "The Dayton Dragons have sold out every game for the past 25 years. Which is a total of more than 1612 games in a row."

John and Brady joke about attending a game, intertwining humor with the impressive streak.

6. Legal Drama: Tia McCrary and Taylor Kia Dealership

A complex and humorous story unfolds about Tia McCrary, who purchased a 2022 Kia K5 but faced repossession due to the dealership's failure to renew their business registration.

Brady [08:52]: "There’s a woman in Ohio named Tia McCrary who bought a 2022 Kia K5. They helped her finance it, but a month later, the loan company decided not to finalize the loan."

John criticizes the dealership’s practices while Brady explains how Tia legally reclaimed the dealership name due to their negligence.

John Holmberg [09:35]: "You put a guy with a criminal history in charge of something and left him alone."

The hosts laugh over the convoluted situation, highlighting issues within the dealership’s management.

7. Scientific News: Genetics and Hibernation

Brady introduces a segment on recent scientific discoveries regarding human genetics and the possibility of enabling hibernation.

Brady [16:03]: "Another study found humans might have the genes needed to hibernate. We just have to tweak them a little bit."

John humorously muses about the implications of such advancements.

John Holmberg [16:21]: "Sleep for a couple of weeks. You wake up and you got abs."

The discussion blends scientific potential with lighthearted humor, making complex topics accessible and entertaining.

8. Wildlife News: Monogamous Birds Divorce

A study reveals that certain European songbirds, previously thought to mate for life, are now experiencing divorces.

Brady [17:57]: "Researchers found a type of European songbird that they thought would mate for life. Found out, nope, they’re getting divorced now."

John connects this to human relationships, adding a humorous twist.

John Holmberg [19:15]: "That’s how religion works."

The segment humorously anthropomorphizes bird behavior, bridging wildlife studies with relatable human concepts.

9. Space News: Australian Rocket Launch and SpaceX Crew 11 Mission

A. Australian Rocket Launch:

An Australian-made rocket experienced a brief flight before crashing shortly after launch.

Brady [19:03]: "The first Australian-made rocket launched in Queensland on Wednesday immediately crashed."

John jokes about the rocket's performance and the company's optimistic stance.

John Holmberg [19:40]: "They expected 10 seconds. Rocky that Foster’s written on the side. Just a big can."

B. SpaceX Crew 11 Mission:

Brady reports on NASA and Netflix's collaboration to broadcast the SpaceX Crew 11 mission, which was called off minutes before launch.

Brady [19:49]: "Netflix and NASA joined forces yesterday to broadcast the launch of the SpaceX Crew 11 mission to the space station. They called it off a minute before it launched."

John humorously comments on the technical glitches during the broadcast.

John Holmberg [20:01]: "You’re missing a lot of words in your sentence."

The segment combines space exploration news with the hosts' characteristic humor.

10. Engaging Radio Videos and Listener Interactions

John and Brady share amusing and bizarre videos submitted by listeners, ranging from impressive physical feats to unconventional behaviors.

A. Impressive Push-Up Fail:

Brady [23:01]: "This guy doing an impressive push-up because he was basically has a beer bottle and he’s balancing two plates on the top of the beer bottle."

John Holmberg [23:25]: "He hits his face on the floor."

The hosts laugh over the failed attempt, highlighting the entertaining nature of listener-submitted content.

B. Tampon Mishap Video:

A humorous and awkward video of a woman interacting with a tampon draws reactions from the hosts.

John Holmberg [32:36]: "It has no balls. It’s got a hole. And it pulls a penis out of its own self. That is something."

John and Brady navigate the awkwardness with humor, keeping the discussion light-hearted.

11. Upcoming Events and Promotions

The episode concludes with promotions for local events and sponsors, including comedy shows at Stand Up Live and Desert Ridge Improv, as well as advertisements for various local businesses. The hosts encourage listeners to engage with these events and support local establishments.

Notable Quotes:

• John Holmberg [05:02]: "This thing should have been thrown out by sloughed off lady bits through a period years ago."

• Brady [07:10]: "The majority of people in Canada don’t use the term colored pencils. They call them pencil crayons."

• John Holmberg [16:21]: "Sleep for a couple of weeks. You wake up and you got abs."

• Brady [19:03]: "The first Australian-made rocket launched in Queensland on Wednesday immediately crashed."

Conclusion:

In this episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness, listeners are treated to a blend of humorous banter, intriguing scientific news, and entertaining stories. John Holmberg and Brady Bogen lead lively discussions, making complex and unusual topics accessible and engaging. Whether it's the world's oldest baby from a frozen embryo, radioactive wasp nests, or the quirks of monogamous birds, the hosts deliver content that is both informative and amusing. The episode wraps up with light-hearted interactions and promotions, ensuring listeners are both entertained and well-informed.

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