Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Entertainment Drill

Episode: 09-09-25 - Entertainment Drill - TUE - Stephen King Lists His Favorite Movies
Date: September 9, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

Overview

In this episode of the Entertainment Drill, the crew dives into quirky entertainment news, highlights Stephen King's list of favorite movies, and offers their signature banter and skepticism about celebrity antics. The segment is packed with comedic takes, pop culture debates, and digressions ranging from theater success stories to the evolution of NFL mascots.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Comedy Musical: "Fire Fest" in the Works

[02:24 - 03:44]

• Brady reports a new comedy musical titled "Fire Fest" is being produced by Taika Waititi and Rita Ora.
  • Quote [02:40, Brady]: “I think the idea is exciting, weird, and potentially disastrous, which seems apt. And that’s how I like to work. Can’t wait to get started and snatch me some of that sweet American theater money.”
• Holmberg is amazed at how lucrative these types of musicals are, referencing “Book of Mormon” and the South Park creators becoming billionaires.
  • Quote [02:56, Holmberg]: "If you've ever seen Book of Mormon, you've never seen more deserving billionaires in your life. It's the funniest thing I've ever watched. It made me angry—it was so funny."
• They marvel at the ‘cartoon character-to-billionaire’ pipeline and agree the theatrical route can be a goldmine.

2. Stephen King's Favorite Movies

[03:44 - 05:14]

• Stephen King shared his favorite movies, leading to playful yet critical analysis from the crew.
  • Quote [03:50, Holmberg]: “He makes terrible movies though.”
• King's list (in no order):
  • Sorcerer (1977)
  • The Godfather Part II
  • The Getaway (1972)
  • Groundhog Day
  • Treasure of the Sierra Madre
  • Jaws
  • Mean Streets
• The hosts challenge the randomness and difficulty of ranking movies:
  • Quote [04:23, Holmberg]: “What kind of Humanka randomly answers that question out of order?”
  • Brady clarifies it's not a ranked list.
  • Quote [04:39, Holmberg]: "Yeah, put them in order. Then I understand that you went through the list of the 10 that came to mind. Now put them in order. Sorcerer is nobody's favorite movie of all."
• They note King omitted his own films but acknowledge "Misery," "Shawshank Redemption," "Stand By Me," and "Green Mile" as strong adaptations.

3. Charlie Sheen’s Loch Ness Hunt & Memoir Excerpts

[05:14 - 06:30]

• Charlie Sheen's memoir reveals he took an expedition on Loch Ness, equipped with "a wooden rowboat, a kerosene lamp, a large hook, and a leg of lamb and whiskey," searching for Nessie in 2013.
  • Quote [05:14, Brady]: "They took a wooden rowboat, a kerosene lamp, a large hook, and a leg of lamb and a bottle of whiskey..."
• The group reveals Sheen’s companions included MLB’s Todd Zeile and actor Brian Peck. Brian Peck is noted for being in prison for molesting underage Drake Bell, adding a dark turn to the anecdote.
  • Quote [06:08, Brady]: "And actor Brian Peck, the man known well is now in prison... for molesting underage Drake Bell."

4. Jelly Roll's Wife Takes a Lie Detector Test

[06:30 - 07:10]

• Jelly Roll’s wife participated in a lie detector test to address rumors about her past, including allegations of being a sugar baby or having extensive plastic surgery.
  • Quote [06:53, Brady]: "Yeah. Who cares?"
  • Quote [07:01, Brady]: "She denied it, said, no, I was not, and she passed."
• The hosts remain skeptical about the veracity and entertainment value of the test.

5. Adriana DiMatteo's OnlyFans Protest

[07:21 - 08:57]

• Adriana DiMatteo (Adriana from "The Sopranos") launches an OnlyFans with nude body paint as a protest for climate change awareness.
  • Quote [07:38, Holmberg]: “We wanted to see that in 2002. I don’t want to see that now.”
• Holmberg delivers a comedic take on missed opportunities for celebrity nudity, arguing late reveals don't have the same appeal. He compares this to seeing Pamela Anderson today versus in the 90s.
  • Quote [08:33, Holmberg]: “It’s like the stages of man. You can’t just go from a guy crawling to standing up straight. And that’s the same with cans. Absolutely. Thank you. It’s the theory of can evolution.”

6. NFL Mascot Weights—Heaviest and Lightest

[08:57 - 10:07]

• The crew discusses a quirky ranking of NFL mascots by their real-world weights:
  • Heaviest: New York Jet—110,000 pounds
  • Lightest: Contentious, debate over the Arizona Cardinal’s weight (claimed 1.5 lbs)
• Holmberg attempts to deduce the lightest—the Cardinal, the Chargers "lightning bolt", Browns’ elf mascot—and laughs about the arbitrariness.
  • Quote [10:04, Holmberg]: "He's like Chargers. Lightning."
• They poke fun at the Chargers, Browns, and the sometimes-abstract nature of NFL mascots.

Notable Quotes

• On Musical Mega-Profits:
  Holmberg [02:56]: “If you've ever seen Book of Mormon, you've never seen more deserving billionaires in your life.”
• On King’s Movie List:
  Holmberg [03:50]: “He makes terrible movies though.”
  Holmberg [04:23]: “What kind of Humanka randomly answers that question out of order?”
• On Celebrity Nudity (Adriana DiMatteo):
  Holmberg [07:38]: “We wanted to see that in 2002. I don’t want to see that now.” Holmberg [08:33]: “It's the theory of can evolution.”
• On NFL Mascots:
  Holmberg [10:04]: "He's like Chargers. Lightning. Crying out loud. That's dumb. Why did I not think of that?... All right, that's it. We're done."

Memorable Moments

• The entire segment on Stephen King's film taste, with Holmberg's recurring disbelief and nitpicking.
• The lively debate on the value of late-life nudity reveals by former stars.
• Holmberg’s extended analogy connecting the “evolution of cans” to human development.
• The absurd yet entertaining dissection of NFL mascots by physical plausibility and comedic potential.

Summary

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness delivers a whirlwind of pop culture snippets, irreverent criticism, and classic radio banter. From Stephen King’s eclectic movie list to the economics of Broadway, from Charlie Sheen’s drunken monster hunt to the spectacle of NFL mascots, the hosts keep the energy high and the jokes flying. For listeners after a mix of entertainment news, sharp opinions, and plenty of laughs, it’s classic HMS.