Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: 09-11-25 – Keegan Tindall – Desert Ridge Improv – In Studio
Date: September 11, 2025
Guest: Keegan Tindall, comedian performing at Desert Ridge Improv

Episode Overview

This lively episode features comedian Keegan Tindall, in studio to discuss his first time out west, his upcoming shows, and his remarkable and often hilarious personal journey. The hosts engage Keegan in a ribbing, conversational style, touching on his experiences as a Philly native, his eccentric family (notably his dad and his dad’s roommate “Bones”), and his recovery from a life-altering car accident. The tone is irreverent, fast-paced, and deeply comedic, blending banter, storytelling, and moments of reflection.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Keegan’s First Trip West

• First Impressions of Arizona

  • Keegan shares it’s his first time west of Texas; he’s fascinated by cacti:

    “I was taking pictures in the Uber and [the driver] was making fun of me.” (00:35)

  • The hosts tease him about being a tourist and the ubiquitous “Cocopelli” souvenir.

    “I don’t take things from strangers, guys.” – Keegan (00:58) “Cocopelli ... I think it’s a Native American who used to be able to blow himself.” – Holmberg (01:06)

• Arizona Souvenirs and Stereotypes

  • Playful banter about tourist traps and southwestern artifacts (01:24–02:05).

2. Life in Philly and Family Eccentricities

• Keegan’s Dad: The Quintessential Philly Guy

  • Dad with a ponytail, devoted Eagles fan, and known to throw objects in fits of passion:

    “He picked [the TV] up and two-hand threw it because of the Eagles.” – Keegan (03:15)

• Introducing ‘Bones’

  • Dad’s 70-year-old roommate, Bones, whom he cares for out of a promise:

    “Bones has been known to hide knives around the house ... and talks like a caveman.” – Keegan (04:27–04:39)

  • Jokes about the ambiguous “roommate” relationship:

    “Maybe they’re lovers. I don’t know.” – Keegan (04:27)

• Colorful Family Anecdotes

  • Dad scares cars for fun, often year-round, not just at Halloween (07:06–07:15).
  • Keegan’s mother: distant, “does something with numbers,” and doesn’t care about ex-husband’s antics (08:15–08:25).

3. Trauma, Recovery, and Comedy as a Coping Mechanism

• Surviving a Catastrophic Car Accident

  • At 19, Keegan was hit by a drunk driver at 100 mph; only his side of the car exploded (09:08–09:34).
  • He suffered severe burns, was in a coma for two months, and spent six months in the hospital:

    “I went to sleep in August, woke up in October.” – Keegan (09:44)

• Infamous Family Humor in Crisis

  • First thing his dad says when Keegan wakes up:

    “Dude, they put your sister’s butt skin on you.” – Keegan’s Dad (10:10)

    • Keegan believed it in his confused state and cried (10:17).

• Pain, Hospital Life, and Early Comedy Writing

  • “They put me in a coma because they couldn’t give me any more for the pain, or I’d just die.” – Keegan (11:05)
  • Began trying out comedy material on rehab nurses:

    “If I could make the nurses laugh, I had something.” – Keegan (12:41)

4. Resilience and Relationship Fallout

• Turning Point for Standup

  • Keegan was interested in film, discovered standup in college, then halted by accident:

    “One mic night ... COVID hits. Then I get hit by a car.” – Keegan (13:05–13:12)

  • Jokes about being told he “should’ve been quarantining” (13:19–13:33).

• Girlfriend and Recovery

  • The girlfriend who survived the accident with him burned her feet (“I will fight you ... I was on fire!” – Keegan, 14:45).
  • They broke up after his recovery. She gave him a Lego Batmobile on the day of, and he kept it (17:11–17:39).

5. Philosophical Reflection and Moving Forward

• On Coping with Trauma

  • Even with physical recovery, old life problems remain:

    “When you get a physical injury ... all those things are still there. You’ve added one more thing.” – Keegan (19:55)

• Dark Boisterous Humor About Illness and Identity

  • Jokes about being nocturnal, stuck inside after accident while the world celebrated post-COVID freedom (21:18–21:50).
  • His skin grafts were from his legs, not his sister:

    “If I got sunburned, it would have been permanent ... So you had to really avoid [the sun].” – Keegan (21:10) “My face stinks? ... She is from Philly.” – Keegan, joking about his sister (22:08–22:18)

• Final Words of Wisdom (and Characteristic Absurdity)

  “Live your life. Watch adult films as much as you can, alone in a dark room with crackers in a crummy bed.” – Keegan (23:18–23:23)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Philly Family Life:

  “My dad promised Bones’ father that he would watch over Bones ... Maybe they're lovers. I don't know.” – Keegan (04:27)

• On Survival and New Material:

  “I wrote my first five minutes in [rehab]. If I could make the nurses laugh, I had something.” – Keegan (12:38–12:41)

• On Darkest Humor:

  “Dude, they put your sister’s butt skin on you.” – Keegan’s Dad, waking up from coma (10:10)

• Bittersweet Relationship Closure:

  “I wanted the Batmobile. That's why I put the breakup off. Do I get to keep this if we break up?” – Keegan (17:20–17:31)

• On Trauma Perspective:

  “All those things are still there ... You’ve added one more thing.” – Keegan (19:55)

• Final Advice:

  “Live your life. Watch adult films as much as you can, alone in a dark room with crackers in a crummy bed.” – Keegan (23:18–23:23)

Noteworthy Timestamps

• 00:35 – Keegan’s first cactus sighting as an East Coaster
• 03:15 – Stories about Keegan’s passionate Eagles-fan dad
• 04:27–04:39 – Introduction to 'Bones,' the odd family dynamic
• 09:08 – Keegan describes surviving a horrific car accident
• 10:10 – The “sister’s butt skin” prank from his dad
• 12:38 – Writing first comedy bits in rehab
• 13:05–13:12 – Rapid-fire life changes: COVID & car accident
• 17:11 – The Batmobile breakup
• 19:55 – Real talk about trauma, healing, and life’s ongoing struggles
• 23:18 – Keegan’s intentionally ridiculous advice for living

Overall Tone

• Conversational, rapid-fire, irreverent, and heartfelt.
  Keegan seamlessly weaves dark anecdotes and deeply personal trauma into quick-witted, self-aware humor, matched by the hosts’ relentless teasing and sometimes poignant questions. Family eccentricity, resilience, and seeing the absurdity in life’s harshest blows are recurring themes, always delivered with a heavy dose of Philly edge and comic timing.

For anyone new to Keegan Tindall or Holmberg's Morning Sickness, this episode is a wild, warm, and inspiring ride—equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-affirming.