Podcast Summary: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill – 09-12-25

Date: September 12, 2025
Host: John Holmberg (with Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo)
Episode Focus: Entertainment Drill - Rapper Ne-Yo Takes Four Girlfriends Shopping at Skims Store

Episode Overview

In this episode of the Entertainment Drill, the Holmberg’s Morning Sickness crew dives into the latest quirky celebrity news, discussing rapper Ne-Yo’s public showing with his four girlfriends at the Skims store. The segment winds through pop culture headlines, movie updates, and humorous banter about shapewear. The signature irreverent tone and camaraderie of the hosts drive the conversation as they dissect celebrity behaviors and poke fun at the absurdities of Hollywood.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrity Relationship Antics: Ne-Yo’s Skims Spree

[07:21]

• Main Story: R&B singer Ne-Yo was seen taking his four girlfriends shopping at Kim Kardashian’s Skims store in LA, followed by dinner and cocktails.
• Hosts’ Reaction: The group jokes about the extravagance and practicality of shopping sprees at Skims for a harem of girlfriends, questioning whether it’s empowering or slightly insulting.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “Isn’t that insulting? If you took a woman to a Skims store, isn’t that, like, her choice?” – Craig [07:39]
  • “Their nicknames are Pretty Baby, Sexy Little Something, Phoenix Feather, and Twin Flame.” – Thriller [07:51]
• Body Positivity and Skims:
  • The hosts debate whether Skims and Spanx are tools for body positivity or a way to “tighten up” for male pleasure.
  • This leads to a comedic riff on shapewear and body types:
    • “He’s an emotional support for their fat friend. All right, well, if he likes it, why is he trying to tighten it up with Skims? Shouldn’t you take them, like, to Krispy Kreme or something?” – Craig [09:08]

2. Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner’s Relationship Saga

[04:48]

• News: Affleck is allegedly unhappy about Jennifer Garner planning her wedding, supposedly clinging to the hope of reconciliation.
• Hosts’ Take: Speculation ensues about Affleck’s motives – fear of a new man around his kids, or just reluctance to let go.
• Quote:
  • “You’re Ben Affleck, for God’s sakes. Yeah, you’ve got your pick of the litter still. You’re still handsome. You got some money, you’re off the hooch.” – Craig [05:01]

3. Unexpected Movie Casting – Mark Hamill Passed on Human Centipede 2

[05:40]

• Headline: Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) was offered a role in Human Centipede 2 and declined.
• Reaction: Bewilderment over the existence of a sequel and the bizarre nature of the film itself.
• Pop Culture References:
  • “Human Centipede is not as bad a movie as you’d think… It is disturbing when they start pooping. Oh, man.” – Craig [06:14]
  • The hosts compare it to the notorious “A Serbian Film” for shock value.

4. Shapewear Deep-Dive: Skims vs. Spanx

[11:22] – [12:54]

• Discussion: The differences between Skims and Spanx are unpacked; hosts debate their true purposes (body shaping vs. size reduction).
• Comedic Banter:
  • “Once you go, you’re gonna hear that noise and she just leaks out of what used to be…” – Craig [12:44]
  • The ongoing riff about the practicality and visual effects of shapewear is a comedic highlight.
• Industry Insight: Spanx is said to be rolling out new merchandise for broader audiences (“Spanx has normal girl clothes now.” – Craig [12:22]).

5. Quick Movie and TV Updates

[10:41]

• New Releases:
  • The Long Walk (dystopian future thriller based on Stephen King; starring Cooper Hoffman and Mark Hamill as the major in charge of the ‘death squad’)
  • Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
  • Spinal Tap 2 (anticipated but likely a “wait for streaming”)
• Anecdote: Mark Hamill accepted a role in The Long Walk but rejected Human Centipede 2.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the practicality of Skims for all sizes:
  “Skims isn’t just plus size.” – Thriller [09:46]
  “You’re the example of not plus size. Oh, no, you’re still plus size. You’re pretty proud of yourself, but you’re still plusing it up.” – Craig [09:52]

• Spanx and ‘core audience’:
  “Well, they have to. That’s their—that’s the core audience; their bread and butter.” – Craig [12:54]

• On the shapewear industry’s evolution:
  “Spanx is now expanding the empire. They’re rolling out some new merchandise.” – Thriller [11:54]
  “Spanx has normal girl clothes now.” – Craig [12:22]

• Humor on visual effect of Spanx:
  “It is like cracking open some Pillsbury biscuits. It’s gonna come pouring out of the holes.” – Craig [12:43]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:48] – Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner’s relationship update
• [05:40] – Mark Hamill’s Human Centipede 2 offer
• [07:21] – Main story: Ne-Yo’s Skims shopping spree
• [10:41] – Weekend movie releases (The Long Walk, Downton Abbey, Spinal Tap 2)
• [11:22 – 12:54] – Skims, Spanx, shapewear industry jokes and reflections

Tone & Style

The episode is packed with the hosts’ characteristic blend of sarcasm, pop culture knowledge, and playful jabs. Discussions move rapidly but always circle back to the underlying absurdity of celebrity habits, emphasizing camaraderie and keeping the mood light, even when addressing outlandish or touchy topics.

For listeners who missed the episode:
Expect pop culture banter at its finest, with the team ribbing on everything from R&B polyamory to shapewear, all filtered through the irreverent, unfiltered lens that defines Holmberg’s Morning Sickness.