Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (09-18-25 – THU – w/Dale Hellestrae)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness dives into NFL picks for the week, witty banter about movies and entertainment trends, playful roasting of Martha Stewart, and, in a more serious turn, details about the identification of a body in the trunk of singer D4VD’s Tesla. Joining John Holmberg are the regular cast: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo, and their guest, former Dallas Cowboy Dale Hellestrae. The tone balances friendly rivalry, sharp observations, and classic irreverence.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Week Discussion and Parlay (00:51–04:43)

• The crew opens with light-hearted discussion about NFL matchups and group betting picks for the week.
  • Brady struggles to recall his Bengals’ opponent—ultimately revealed to be the Vikings.
  • Dale represents his Cowboys, and John picks the Steelers.
  • They rope in an over/under for Dak Prescott’s passing yards as part of their parlay.
  • Casual analysis, poking fun at their teams, and betting habits are on full display.

Notable Quotes:

• “Cowboys, Vikings, Steelers. Dak goes over 260. That’s our bet for this week.” – John Holmberg (02:45)
• “If he doesn’t have 250 yards on a 31-3 lead, we had another thought.” – John Holmberg (03:01)
• “What happens if they jump up 31 to three lead and they just hand them…” – Dale Hellestrae (02:55)

2. Resort Towns and Team Performance (03:10–04:43)

• Discussion pivots to the idea that sports teams take on the “personality” of their cities, with examples like Miami and Scottsdale renowned as resort destinations.
  • Holberg notes, citing Colin Cowherd, “NBA looks at Scottsdale and Miami and they say: undefeated. If a team in the NBA stays here for more than 24 hours, they will not cover the spread.” (03:51)
  • The panel jokes about how distractions in these cities impact player focus.

3. React Defense, Women’s Self-Defense Clinics (04:44–05:55)

• Quick but enthusiastic mention of women’s self-defense seminars at React Defense, highlighting the empowerment and confidence-building outcomes.
  • Holmberg describes a participant’s victory over a padded instructor, emphasizing the transformation such training provides.

Notable Quote:

• “You walk in a mouse and you leave a lion. They’re amazing.” – John Holmberg (05:44)

4. Entertainment Drill: The Sad State of Modern Movies (05:55–07:36)

• The group bemoans Hollywood’s obsession with reboots/sequels, running through a list of ‘untouched’ classics.
  • “Movies suck today. 100% suck.” – Dale Hellestrae (06:07)
  • Discussion of Dirty Harry, Police Academy, Airport, Lethal Weapon (with Mel Gibson rumored to be making a sixth), and Smokey and the Bandit.
  • They highlight the lack of original ideas and reminisce about when Hollywood made enduring, one-off classics.

Memorable Exchanges:

• “Who’s remaking [The Godfather]? Yeah, you can’t, stop it.” – John Holmberg (07:22)
• “Remember when they tried to remake Bad News Bears with Billy Bob Thornton? …All it was was just apologizing for every joke.” – John Holmberg (07:28)

5. Martha Stewart’s “Thirst Traps” and DMs (07:37–09:58)

• The group playfully discusses Martha Stewart’s social media presence and popularity at age 84, with Dale learning social media slang.
  • “Martha Stewart is a prime example that age is just a number. She turned 84 last year, Johnny.” – Dale Hellestrae (08:01)
  • They riff on whether complimenting Martha at her age is backhanded, and John takes the opportunity for a crude joke.

Notable Quotes:

• “If you’re climbing on an 84-year-old, you’re a pervert or you got fetishes.” – John Holmberg (09:07)
• “Looking at her face, personality, that’s where you look first.” – Dale Hellestrae (09:33)

6. Jordan Hudson, Control, and Bill (09:58–10:26)

• Brief side conversation about Jordan Hudson (context unclear), her desire for control, and a reference to “Bill,” possibly Bill Belichick, dating her.

7. College Football Coach Firings (10:26–10:34)

• Notation that two major college coaches, at UCLA and Virginia Tech, were fired after just two games, underscoring heightened impatience in the industry.

8. Body Identified in D4VD’s Tesla – True Crime Segment (10:49–12:21)

• Shifting to heavier news, Brady summarizes the identification of a 15-year-old girl, Celeste Revis, whose remains were found in singer D4VD’s Tesla.
  • Victim's identity verified by a unique tattoo; the timeline and the macabre details are discussed.
  • They note D4VD continued performing even after the body was discovered in his car.

Notable Exchange:

• “They tell the dude, hey, your Tesla’s got a body in the back. He goes, all right. And then he finishes his show. … If you found body parts in Dale's Lincoln... Pretty sure Dale’s gonna be like, I can’t do the show Thursday.” – John Holmberg (11:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote or Moment | |-----------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:45 | John Holmberg | “Cowboys, Vikings, Steelers. Dak goes over 260. That’s our bet for this week.” | | 03:51 | John Holmberg | “NBA looks at Scottsdale and Miami and they say: undefeated. If a team in the NBA stays here…” | | 05:44 | John Holmberg | “You walk in a mouse and you leave a lion. They’re amazing.” | | 06:07 | Dale Hellestrae | “Movies suck today. 100% suck.” | | 07:22 | John Holmberg | “Who’s remaking [The Godfather]? Yeah, you can’t, stop it.” | | 09:07 | John Holmberg | “If you’re climbing on an 84-year-old, you’re a pervert or you got fetishes.” | | 09:33 | Dale Hellestrae | “Looking at her face, personality, that’s where you look first.” | | 11:36 | John Holmberg | “They tell the dude, hey, your Tesla’s got a body in the back. He goes, all right. And then he finishes his show…” |

Timestamps for Important Segments

• NFL Picks and Banter – 00:51–04:43
• City Vibes & Team Performance – 03:10–04:43
• Self-Defense Segment – 04:44–05:55
• Movie Reboots Rant – 05:55–07:36
• Martha Stewart Thirst Traps – 07:37–09:58
• College Football Firings – 10:26–10:34
• D4VD True Crime Story – 10:49–12:21

Tone & Language

The episode is fast-paced, irreverent, and full of banter, mixing sports, pop culture, a hint of true crime, and adult humor. The cast riff off each other effortlessly, shifting between playful debates, blunt assessments, and the occasional dark joke. Dale Hellestrae is treated like a long-time friend and sparring partner, and the blend of sarcasm, dry wit, and genuine curiosity keeps the listener entertained throughout.

This summary captures the essential discussions, energy, and character of the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to catch up without listening in.