Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (09-22-25)

Episode Overview

In this segment of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, the team dives into current entertainment headlines with sharp humor and little filter, riffing on stories about Disney’s troubles, Priscilla Presley’s new memoir, and Matthew McConaughey’s controversial marriage advice. The conversation is a blend of pop culture news, candid opinions, and the trademark irreverent banter between John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Larry, and occasional input from Brett Vesely.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Disney’s Market Value Drop and ‘She-Hulk’ Boycott

• Disney’s Market Fallout: Brady reports that “Disney’s market value has dropped $3.87 billion since suspending Jimmy Kimmel.” (03:08)
• Tatiana Maslany Calls for Boycott: Discussion pivots to Tatiana Maslany (star of ‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’) who’s now calling for a Disney boycott.
• Take on ‘She-Hulk’: Larry’s honest (brutal) review of the show:

  “Here comes Larry to review: Series. Awful… And it was bad. It was really bad. Really?” – Larry (03:49)

• The group jokes about the show’s obscurity and poor quality, with Larry admitting he couldn’t recall if it was a movie or series.

2. Priscilla Presley’s Elvis Memoir

• Memoir Announcement: Brady discusses Priscilla Presley’s upcoming memoir ‘Softly As I Leave You – Life After Elvis.’ (04:19)

• Juicy Revelations: The book contains details about Lisa Marie Presley’s relationship with Michael Jackson and stories involving Robert Kardashian.

• Larry’s Cynicism: He questions the relevance of a memoir 50 years after Elvis's death:

  “It’s 51 years literally since they were together and 50 since he’s been dead. And you’re still writing books about it… You moved on, right?” – Larry (05:36)

• Comic Exchanges Over Race:

  “She didn’t approve of the marriage… She said she felt like Michael [Jackson] wasn’t marrying Lisa Marie, he was marrying the Presley.” – Brady (04:53)
  “No, she married too… Because you were—what?—’Cuz I’m black. Black. Like the night you heard me.” – Larry, satirizing the conversation (05:02)

• Leslie Nielsen as a Running Gag: The group humorously derails into a tangent about Priscilla’s alleged affection for Leslie Nielsen (from Naked Gun fame).

3. Matthew McConaughey’s Marriage Advice – The Bed Debate

• The Advice: McConaughey says to “ditch the king-size bed, go for a queen so you’re closer to your spouse.” (06:18)

• Universal Dissent: The team immediately pushes back with emphatic, comedic precision:

  “No. Thank you. No. Absolutely not.” – Larry (06:32) “You spend your entire childhood trying to get your own bedroom… And what do you do when you get married? You cram into one bed. It’s the opposite of what you’ve been doing your whole life.” – Larry (06:50)

• Film/TV Comparisons: Nostalgia for the days of couples with twin beds in old Hollywood movies (Lucy and Ricky):

  “Hollywood had it right originally. Two beds.” – Brady (07:31) “Oh, Lucy and Ricky had it right. Separate beds, dad. Right on the money. I don’t understand, Matthew. McConaughey can suck it.” – Larry (08:58)

• Anecdotes and Social Commentary: Discussion on the evolution of bedrooms, bigger beds, and the universal desire for personal space.

4. Gary Busey’s Legal Trouble

• News that Gary Busey was sentenced to two years’ probation for groping a woman at a convention in 2022. (09:19)
• Larry jokes about Busey thinking he was at a literal “monster” con.

5. Get Paid to Watch Horror Movies

• Contest Opportunity: CableTV.com is offering $666 to watch and rank five horror movies from a list of thirteen classics (e.g., Nightmare on Elm Street, The Exorcist). (09:55)

• Banter on Horror Film Quality: Larry and Brady riff on classics versus newer horror films, rating iconic titles and deriding most modern entries.

  “There’s like one [good movie] out of every 100 on the list.” – Larry (10:24) “Jordan Peele ones have been pretty…” – Brady (10:50) “I don’t know. Him’s not looking too good. No, it’s getting terrible reviews.” – Larry (10:52)

• Personal Favorites and Genre Philosophy:

  “Nightmare on Elm Street still, number one is absolutely insane and how deep and thoughtful it actually is.” – Larry (11:21)
  Comments on ‘The Thing,’ ‘The Shining,’ and the distinction between true horror and thrillers.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• On ‘She-Hulk’:

  “Here comes Larry to review: Series. Awful. It was a Disney TV series. I could have told you that by the title… It was bad. It was really bad.” — Larry (03:49)

• On Priscilla Presley’s Memoir:

  “It’s 51 years literally since they were together and 50 since he’s been dead. And you’re still writing books about it… Get over it.” — Larry (05:36)

• On Michael Jackson & Presley Family:

  “‘’Cuz I’m black. Black. Like the night you heard me.’” — Larry, mocking the presumed Presley objection to the marriage (05:03)

• On McConaughey’s Marriage Tip:

  “No. Thank you. No. Absolutely not.” — Larry (06:32) “Hollywood had it right originally. Two beds.” — Brady (07:31) “You spend your entire childhood trying to get your own bedroom… And what do you do when you get married? You cram into one bed.” — Larry (06:50) “McConaughey can suck it. All right, all right, all right.” — Larry (08:58)

• Horror Movie Contest Details:

  “You get $666 to watch and rank and review five scary movies. Applications are right now open until October 7th.” — Brady (09:55)

• On Modern Horror:

  “There’s like one [good movie] out of every 100 on the list.” — Larry (10:24) “Nightmare on Elm Street still, number one is absolutely insane and how deep and thoughtful it actually is.” — Larry (11:21)

Important Timestamps

• Disney drops, ‘She-Hulk’ talk: 03:08 – 04:12
• Priscilla Presley memoir, Michael Jackson: 04:19 – 05:47
• McConaughey’s marriage tip, bed debate: 06:18 – 08:58
• Gary Busey’s sentence: 09:19 – 09:43
• Horror movie contest & genre discussion: 09:55 – 12:46

Tone & Style

The segment is candid, playful, sometimes jaded, with the hosts freely mixing news and irreverent commentary. The panel doesn't shy away from sarcasm or going off on comedic tangents, especially around celebrity advice and the value of Hollywood nostalgia.

Summary Usefulness:
Perfect for listeners seeking a comprehensive, humorous recap of entertainment news, with the hosts’ distinct personalities and views shining through. The running jokes, pop culture critiques, and timestamped insights make the summary valuable for catching up on both the headlines and the laughs.