Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (09-16-25)

Episode Theme:
A lively round-up of entertainment news, quirky stories, and irreverent banter, with the crew (Brady, John Holmberg, Bret, and Toledo) riffing on Hollywood happenings and odd celebrity behavior. This episode dives into topics like Jessica Simpson’s extravagant gift to Tony Romo, the politics of “In Memoriam” snubs, and the fate of Elton John’s actual kneecaps.

1. Heartwarming Shelter Dog Update

[00:19 – 01:54]

• Brady shares the success story of Grayson, a shelter dog with unique needs, who finally found a home after 700 days in a shelter.
• He praises Lost Our Home Pet Rescue for their persistent efforts and expresses delight that Grayson’s distinct, marble-like blue eyes have a new family to enchant.
• Quote:
  • “Grayson is no longer in the shelter. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean, hey, the shelter's one less. Nope. I'm sure there'll be more coming in. It's a never-ending cycle.” – Brady [01:36]

2. Brief Plug for Ground-Fighting Self-Defense

[01:54 – 03:26]

• Brady recaps his session at React Defense, humorously detailing a “schizophrenic” day that started with football and ended with learning the art of “shrimping” on the mat.
• He emphasizes the practical reality that real fights often go to the ground quickly, and self-defense skills are crucial.

3. Hulk Hogan and Emmy In Memoriam Controversy

[03:26 – 03:53]

• Discussion about Linda Hogan’s claim that Hulk Hogan was left out of the Emmys “In Memoriam” because of his political stance.
• Brady quickly shoots down the idea:
  • “No, it's because he said the N word a bunch of times.” – Brady [03:34]
• Group consensus: Hogan’s checkered personal history, including racist language and unpopular appearances, contributed more than politics to the snub.

4. Jessica Simpson’s Boat Gift (and Plastic Cups) Saga

[04:17 – 06:38]

• The team digs into the odd story of Jessica Simpson having to sign over the title of a $100,000 boat she’d gifted Tony Romo back in 2009.
  • Romo wanted to sell the boat, but it was still in her name – so she had to sign it over years later.
• The panel marvels at Simpson’s generosity (questioning buying such a lavish gift after just two years of dating) and laughs at Romo’s “thank you” for the paperwork: a set of plastic cups.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • “Somebody gives you a boat and you give them some solo cups, there’s going to be a noticeable exchange problem here. That’s not fair.” – Brady [05:40]
  • “He might have shoved one in her or something… We don’t know their plastic cup ties. It might have been a joke between the two of them…” – Brady [06:38]

5. Ed Sheeran’s Posthumous Album Plan

[07:05 – 07:27]

• Ed Sheeran has prepared an album of unreleased songs to be released only after his death—it’s actually in his will.
• The panel finds this an intriguing idea, with Brady approving:
  • “I like that. It's a good idea.” – Brady [07:15]

6. Coachella Lineup Chatter

[07:36 – 08:08]

• Quick takes on the newly announced Coachella openers: Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G headline, with the panel playfully bickering about Devo’s relevance.

7. Elton John’s Jewelry Made of His Own Kneecaps

[08:11 – 09:01]

• Elton John reportedly had his old kneecaps, removed during surgery, turned into jewelry.
  • The jeweler dried and baked the bone, turning them into a gold-plated necklace and a brooch.
• Brady laments not getting to keep his own removed bones:
  • “I wasn’t allowed to keep my shoulder caps and I wanted them like a brooch, a pterodactyl.” – Brady [08:55]

8. Eating Your Own Organs? The Panel Goes Off the Rails

[09:01 – 10:23]

• The conversation veers to the bizarre: Would you taste or eat your own removed kidney or other organs?
• Brady commits to at least tasting his own kidney if allowed, humorously justifying:
  • “It would take me a week before I’d have to at least lick it. You wouldn’t just feeling that in your hands, squeeze it. I would have to take at least a little. I would eat a little of me.” – Brady [09:16]
  • “Think of how many times you’ve, like, eaten a scab or sucked blood out of your body…You know, a general blood flavor.” – Brady [10:27]
• The crew jokes about how much worse things they’ve eaten and riffs on the potential for a dark “Dexter” episode about organ-eating.

9. Closing Notes

• The crew wraps it up with the usual banter, signing off for the day.

Notable Moments and Tone

• The chemistry is irreverent and playful, with Brady’s fast quips and willingness to push jokes into the absurd—especially during discussions about odd gifts and eating body parts.
• The show blends news, mockery, and fictional speculation (“Maybe Romo and Simpson had a plastic cup thing…”)—all in a conversational Arizona morning-show tone.

Summary Takeaway:
This episode covered a quirky spectrum: from real-life stories about rescue dogs and posthumous albums, to absurdist riffs on gifting etiquette (boats vs. plastic cups), and the dark comedy of eating your own organs. If you enjoy irreverent banter that gleefully veers off-topic, this Entertainment Drill is for you.