Podcast Summary

Podcast: Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Arizona
Episode: 09-04-25 – Entertainment Drill – THU – w/Dale Hellestrae
Date: September 4, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg (“Johnny”), Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely (“Brett”), Dick Toledo
Guest: Dale Hellestrae

Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness revolves around football predictions for the upcoming season, playful banter among the hosts and guest Dale Hellestrae, and their trademark irreverent take on entertainment news. The tone is lighthearted and teasing throughout, with notable side conversations about making biopics, the struggles of music stardom, and celebrity gossip. The segment captures the crew’s signature offbeat camaraderie and Dale’s prominent Cowboys fandom.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Super Bowl and Football Predictions

Starts at [01:39]

• Super Bowl Picks

  • Dale jokingly says “Ohio State” ([01:46]), underlining his football humor.
  • Brady predicts a Detroit vs. Buffalo Super Bowl.
  • Johnny agrees with Dale for Eagles vs. Bills, noting, “Everybody’s got Buffalo in there, guaranteed.” ([01:52])
  • Previous picks from last year resurface: Johnny picked Ravens vs. Cowboys as his “nightmarish” Super Bowl ([02:10]):

    “It was Ravens, Cowboys. I’m like, that’s actually a pretty good possibility that happens. Thank God not even half of it happened.” – Johnny ([02:14])

  • Unwatchable teams discussed, with Detroit called “unwatchable.”

    “Nobody cares if Detroit wins or loses. That’s the thing. There’s no hate.” – Johnny ([02:33])

• Cowboys Banter

  • Dale and Johnny exchange playful jabs about Cowboys fandom.
  • Dale requests Johnny impersonate Jimmy Johnson.
  • Johnny cracks:

    “After the show, I’ll take you to a gay bar. They scream it all the time. Things he loves to hear. I think there is one called How ‘Bout Them Cowboys?... you get served by a dude in chaps and no pants. His name’s Troy.” – Johnny ([03:11])

2. Entertainment Drill: Film, Music, and Celebrity News

Starts at [04:11]

• Michael Jackson Biopic Fallout ([04:11])

  • Coleman Domingo’s claim that Michael’s children support the “Michael” biopic is refuted by Paris Jackson ([04:27]).
  • Paris Jackson calls out “inaccuracy” and “full blown lies.”

    “Yeah, the narrative is being controlled and there’s a lot of inaccuracy and there’s a lot of just full blown lies.” – Brady reporting ([04:28])

• Biopics in General

  • Dale jokes about biopics, questioning what would happen if a movie was made about Holmberg. > “How many people are lying about him?” – Dale ([04:44])
  • Holmberg feigns fame, spinning self-mythology about fans at Native bar ([04:49]-[05:24]).

    “I mean, well, it was weird because they all got on their knees like they were taking communion. Like, you don’t have to do this. But I really appreciate it.” – Johnny ([05:07])

• Country Music and Morgan Wallen’s Honesty ([05:49])

  • Morgan Wallen says there are days he hates making records.

  • Johnny jokes:

    “Because he makes country music. He’s not wrong.” – Johnny ([05:53])

  • Further clowning on the music industry, with the crew teasing each other about a golf story and bikini-watching on the course ([06:00]-[06:36]), giving the segment the show’s typical irreverence.

• On Fame and Limelight

  • Dale opines:

    “I can’t imagine all that limelight is good for anyone. It sucks.” – Dale ([07:07])

• Entertainment and Political Tidbits ([07:23])

  • CDs and vinyl exempted from Presidential tariffs as “information materials.”

  • Quick mention of Trump’s health and recent death hoax; Johnny notes Trump is looking poorly and “super puffy,” speculates on medical conditions ([07:38]-[08:02]):

    “He doesn’t look good. Like, I think he’s not.” – Johnny ([07:38]) “He’s just got this little vein thing. But he’s on medicine. He’s getting that moon face from something.” – Johnny ([08:04])

  • Bruce Willis health update—hosts note somberly that the actor is “about done” ([08:18]).

• Dale and Celebrity Knowledge Game

  • Dale gets quizzed about Bruce Willis, proves his knowledge:

    “He’s in Die Hard.” – Dale ([08:23]) “He was married to that one actor, Demi Moore.” – Dale ([08:28])

  • Johnny joking:

    “Oh my God. It’s like he’s on Jeopardy.” – Johnny ([08:32])

3. Closing and Sports Teasers

Starts at [08:42]

• Johnny quotes Jerry Jones in anticipation of football:

  “And to quote Jerry Jones, give me some of that glory hole. It’s going to be awesome.” – Johnny ([08:42])

• More football trash talk:

  “Eagles are going to win tonight by a lot.” – Johnny ([08:54])
  “Double digits.” – Dale ([08:55])

• Promises another sports podcast for the weekend. Nash won’t be included because he’s out of town:

  “Probably a better show [without Nash].” – Dale ([09:09])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “How about them Cowboys?” – Dale/Johnny moment ([03:03]-[03:08])
• “If she looked like that at 4, we’d change the laws.” – Johnny (golf course banter, context: debating a woman’s age) ([06:36])
• “Be a sheepdog, not a sheep.” – Johnny, on self-defense ([03:56])
• “He’s in Die Hard.” – Dale on Bruce Willis ([08:23])
• “And to quote Jerry Jones, give me some of that glory hole. It’s going to be awesome.” – Johnny ([08:42])

Timeline of Important Segments

• [01:39] Super Bowl predictions and NFL chatter
• [03:00] Cowboys jokes; Jimmy Johnson banter
• [04:11] Entertainment Drill begins: Michael Jackson biopic, Morgan Wallen
• [05:49] Country music industry talk & golf story
• [07:23] Tariffs, Trump health rumors, Bruce Willis health update
• [08:42] Football kickoff excitement, Eagles/Cowboys prediction, closing teasers

Tone and Style

The episode is classic HMS, with quick-witted, sarcastic, and at times absurd humor. Dale’s guest presence brings in a football slant and more Cowboys banter than usual. The crew isn’t shy about poking fun at each other, celebrities, or the news cycle. The show maintains its local, inside-joke-laden flavor, always returning to football excitement.

For listeners who missed this episode:
You’ll get irreverent, unfiltered sports talk, plenty of zingers at the expense of celebrities and each other, and a celebratory mood as football season opens. The Entertainment Drill blends true headlines with comic personal spinoffs, while sports and Cowboys talk anchors the segment.
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