Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Hot Releases Rundown (10-07-25)

Podcast: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, 98KUPD Arizona

Episode: October 7, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the crew’s signature irreverent breakdown of new "Hot Releases"—spanning TV, movies, music, and odd internet finds—peppered with off-the-cuff banter, playful roasting, and comedic commentary. The team works through the latest (and some upcoming) streaming series and albums, delves into personal tastes, and riffs on pop culture moments, all while maintaining the show’s brash, conversational tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Banter & Absurdities: Halloween and Brady’s Absence

• The show opens with playful jabs about John’s Halloween costume plans, including the "Night of the Singing Dead" event (00:29), and a comic escalation about the difficulty of removing prosthetic makeup—especially since John is hosting a charity brunch the next morning (00:43).
• Katie drops in with a running gag about Brady’s absence, riffing on government shutdowns and grandma jokes, heightening the episode’s absurd, mock-concerned humor (02:06-04:27).

Hot Releases: TV Series & Movie Picks

Monster: The Ed Gein Story ([05:46])

• Netflix’s new biopic series starring Charlie Hunnam presents the notorious serial killer Ed Gein’s life.
• The crew dives into why some viewers bizarrely sympathize with infamous criminals:
  • Brad: "You can’t feel sorry for Ed Gein. Sorry." (07:35)
  • John highlights women who swoon over notorious murderers, listing historical examples like Scott Peterson and the Menendez brothers (06:48-07:34).
• Notable listener comment: "My buddy just texted. He said it's an effed up show. Disturbing as f." – Brett (08:04)

The Last Frontier ([09:04])

• Apple TV+ series about a lone U.S. marshal in Alaska, hunting convicts after a prison plane crash.
  • Brad: "It's Con Air and Alive combined." (09:34)
• Johnny Knoxville is announced among the cast, prompting comic reactions.

The Chair Company ([10:37])

• HBO dark comedy movie starring Tim Robinson, who is known for his offbeat style. The premise involves a recall crisis at a chair company.

Baylen Out Loud Season 2 ([11:24])

• The return of the heartfelt, comedic docu-series following Baylen, a woman with Tourette syndrome, and her family.
  • Brad: "Baylen Out Loud is a fun show and it's got a ton of heart." (11:39)

The Woman in Cabin 10 ([12:06])

• Netflix film starring Keira Knightley as a journalist who may have witnessed a crime on a yacht—classic psychological thriller vibes.

John Candy: I Like Me ([13:06])

• Prime Video documentary. The crew expresses nostalgia and admiration for John Candy:
  • Brad: "He was just so lovable. Planes, Trains and Automobiles. One of the greatest movies ever." (13:46)

New Album & Track Drops: Rock/Metal Focus

Megadeth – “Tipping Point” ([14:25])

• The crew enthusiastically previews this supposedly final Megadeth album.
  • Brad riffs as “Dave” and hosts a deliberately goofy Megadeth impression segment (15:01).

Testament – “Shadow People” ([17:50])

• Praised for its hard-hitting energy, with Brad specifically noting it as “better than the new bag.”

Biohazard – “Eyes On Six” ([18:27])

• Reactions are tepid: "This band sucks." – Brad (19:07)

All Time Low – “The Weather” ([19:11])

• The hosts banter about the setting in the music video more than the music itself.

Notable Internet Oddities & AI Song Covers

AI “Soul Biscuit” – Nookie ([20:00])

• A soul cover parody of Limp Bizkit’s "Nookie," performed by an imagined group with a white lead. The hosts loved the creative absurdity.
• Brad: "I like all of it better. Everyone that burns has to learn from them." (20:15)

AI “Soul Zombie” – Dragula ([21:27])

• Rob Zombie’s hit reimagined as a soul track is another crowd-pleaser.
  • Brad: "I want to replace my entire catalog of music with this." (21:47)
• Brett: "It's very Tarantino." (21:58)

Anita Cox – "With You I Gave Up My Ass" ([22:32])

• Outlandish old-style parody track. The crew revels in the retro crackle and risqué humor.
  • Brad: "That should be somebody's prom theme this year." (24:00)

Segment Finale: N Word or F Word ([24:10])

• The regular game returns, using Mob Deep’s "Against The World" to guess which explicit lyric appears. Banter ensues over creating the new category: "Smooth N word." (25:14)
• Discussion of how the game works and why adding more nuance (i.e., a 'smooth' category) is necessary.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "You can’t feel sorry for Ed Gein. Sorry." – Brad, on serial killer fandom ([07:35])
• "He was just so lovable. Planes, Trains and Automobiles. One of the greatest movies ever." – Brad, on John Candy ([13:46])
• "It's Con Air and Alive combined." – Brad, describing The Last Frontier ([09:34])
• "I want to replace my entire catalog of music with this." – Brad, on AI soul covers ([21:47])
• "That should be somebody's prom theme this year." – Brad, on Anita Cox’s outlandish song ([24:00])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Halloween Costume & Brady Absence Banter: 00:29 – 04:27
• Hot Releases (TV & Movies) Kickoff: 05:31
• Monster: The Ed Gein Story: 05:46 – 08:40
• The Last Frontier: 09:04 – 10:31
• The Chair Company: 10:37 – 11:17
• Baylen Out Loud S2: 11:24 – 12:06
• The Woman in Cabin 10: 12:06 – 12:44
• John Candy: I Like Me: 13:06 – 13:50
• Music Releases Start: 14:25
  • Megadeth – “Tipping Point”: 14:25 – 16:22
  • Testament – “Shadow People”: 17:50 – 18:27
  • Biohazard – “Eyes On Six”: 18:27 – 19:11
  • All Time Low – “The Weather”: 19:11 – 19:51
• AI Song Covers (Soul Biscuit, Soul Zombie): 20:00 – 21:58
• Anita Cox – Risqué Parody Song: 22:32 – 24:03
• N Word or F Word Game: 24:10 – 25:43

Tone & Language

The hosts keep up their signature brash, sarcastic, and boundary-pushing humor—roasting both pop culture and themselves. The episode is raucous, energetic, and heavy on wit, peppered with in-group jokes and over-the-top commentary.

Summary

Even without Brady, the HMS crew delivers a packed and playful tour of new streaming series, documentaries, and hard rock albums, punctuated by satire, oddball impressions, and gleefully tasteless musical oddities. From Netflix true-crime to soul-AI covers of metal classics, it's an energetic highlight reel for fans who want to be both entertained and in the know.