Holmberg's Morning Sickness (98KUPD) – Full Show Summary

Episode: 10-10-25 – FULL SHOW – FRIDAY
Date: October 10, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen (remote/vacation), Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Special Guest: Sam Tallent (comedian)

Overview:

On this raucous Friday show, John and the crew swap stories about work avoidance, family antics, office hijinks, and Arizona living. With Brady phoning in remotely, they riff on the benefits of strategic vacations, mischievous parking disputes, office security, and wild headlines—like the infamous Ohio "ball sack" assault. Throughout, the team delivers their unique blend of comedic banter, regular features (Brady Report, Science News), news of the weird, and interviews. Comedian Sam Tallent joins to close the show, sharing his journey from offensive lineman to stand-up star.

Main Discussion & Highlights

1. Strategic Vacations and Family Avoidance (00:24–06:14)

• John recounts how he once evaded a dreaded in-law vacation:

  "It was the greatest vacation of my life. They took a vacation and I took one from them." (03:11 – John)

• Brady’s “brilliant” approach:

  • Uses his daughter's (Kirby’s) school break as an excuse for a solo trip to Ohio.
  • “Genius” move: Revives the theme of cleverly dodging extended work/family obligations.

2. Parking Hijinks: Kirby Takes John’s Spot (06:14–09:38)

• Kirby parks in John’s prized space. John retaliates:

  "I put my jeep within an inch and a half of the passenger door... I put a card on her window that said, ‘You suck at parking.’” (07:20 – John)

• The crew riff on office space territorialism and generational lessons.

3. Security Woes and Radio Life (09:38–12:03)

• Critique of poor building security: “You could show up holding an AR15…and they’re like, ‘I got something for him!’” (10:26 – John)
• Debate over the effectiveness of a receptionist, alternatives (mannequins with ring cameras), and the sorry state of commercial radio offices.

4. Office Yard Sale & Downsizing (16:35–17:39)

• Jokes about selling old office furniture (“just iPads they had to buy themselves... Not allowed to have chairs anymore. That comes from the higher ups.”)

5. Wild News of the Day: “Ball Sack Attack” (18:09–25:46)

• Ohio woman hunted for slicing open boyfriend’s scrotum.

  "The balls are in the cops' court now to see how they handle it." (20:16 – John)

• The show lampoons the gendered double standard in mutilation stories.

  "The minute you start mutilating genitals, you’re going to jail forever. That’s one of them.” (21:11 – John)

• Hilarious roleplay: Sam, Brady, and John imagine the victim/couple dialogue with exaggerated characters.

6. Toledo, Ohio: A Warzone of Gloom (26:14–34:13)

• John’s infamous “jungle rot” foot story from stepping in a Toledo puddle.

  "Toledo is the Algonquin word for 'absence of blue.'" (29:16 – John)

• Running gag: There’s no such thing as a “nice house in Toledo”; riff on depressing Midwest towns.
• “Jamie Farr Classic” (LPGA) is mocked as Toledo’s main claim to fame.

7. Super Bowl Halftime Culture War (39:10–44:47)

• Turning Point USA to host “Christian, English-only” halftime as a countermove to Bad Bunny.

  "The more fun show, even if you hate him, is Bad Bunny. But these guys want to put Lee Greenwood up against him." (40:51 – John)

• Mocking “culture war” and the repetitive use of Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to Be an American” (which he’s rewritten for various countries).
• Pointed:

  "Just watch the transvestites. That's fun... If there's one group of people that will not tolerate men on stage and dresses singing in a foreign language, it's Christians. Especially on a Sunday." (46:06 – John)

8. Sports: Thursday Night Football & the Rise of Cam Scadaboo (56:40–64:27)

• The panel praises Cam Scadaboo’s running style (“little Mike Alstott vibe—make the most of three years before those hits add up”).
• Discussion on rookie QBs Jackson Dart and their beat-the-odds performances.
• Touch on baseball’s Kirkering disaster—Phillies’ pitcher’s wild throw that cost the game.

9. World Leaders & Immortality (65:36–68:56)

• Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin caught on a hot mic discussing organ transplants to achieve 150-year lifespans.

  “That is proof that most leaders in the world are psychopaths, because nobody should want to live to be 150.” (67:43 – John)

10. Old Age is Overrated: Sister Jean and Japanese Longevity (68:56–75:59)

• John rants about the foolishness of wanting to live to 100+ years, lampoons centenarian news stories.

  “The happiest day in a 106-year-old's life is the last day.” (68:12 – John)

• Connection to Japan’s high centenarian rates (“Maybe the bomb made them live longer?”).

11. “Bluetoothing” Heroin—Addict Ingenuity (76:38–84:00)

• Segment on heroin users sharing blood post-high to “bluetooth” the effects:

  “Let’s just let heroin users do what they do...they’re not dealing with reason.” (78:38 – John)

• Mock-advice: “Heroin users, consult a physician.”
• Side: Brady’s diet slips during Ohio trip.

Notable Features & Running Gags

Brady Report & Science News (96:11–112:45)

• World Egg Day: Crew debates egg preferences (“I’ll crack ‘em out and just gulp.” – John, 97:17)
• “Nachos” named after Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya.
• Absurd parent rules (no T-shirts with faces, shared family cup, no farting in the house).
• Office stories: One drink cup per family, curtains open to “look productive.”
• Naked mole rats: “And one of them is named Lamar Jackson” (111:45), with a payoff—poop joke.

“Radio Videos” & Listener Email (117:16–122:42)

• Runs through a string of odd home video clips for “science news” and “poop” gags.

Sam Tallent Interview (123:45–137:59)

• Hilarious, candid discussion with stand-up Sam Tallent:
  • Grew up in a tiny Colorado town.
  • Football dreams dashed by injury (“I was broken wide open, it was my whole identity.” – Sam, 130:29)
  • Transition to improv and stand-up via a “gift” from his mother.
  • Brief foray into the world of Mormons, promise keepers, and regional weirdos.
  • Offers life advice: “Our phones have replaced the world...get off your phone and get into the touch and the taste and the smell and the hearing experiences of life.” (137:19 – Sam)
  • Self-deprecating, sharply funny, open about weight loss (“I want to be a puddle.” – Sam, 135:56).

Memorable Quotes

• On Avoiding Family:
  “I took a vacation and I took one from them. It was amazing.” (03:11 – John)

• On Office Security:
  “You could show up holding an AR15…they’re like, ‘I’m gonna help you.’” (10:26 – John)

• On Gender and Violence:
  “The minute you start mutilating genitals, you’re going to jail forever. That’s one of them.” (21:11 – John)

• On Toledo, Ohio:
  “Toledo is the Algonquin word for ‘absence of blue’.” (29:16 – John)

• On Aging:
  “The happiest day in a 106-year-old's life is the last day they’re here. Nothing about 106 says tomorrow's gonna be better than today.” (68:12 – John)

• On Drug Use:
  “Heroin users, consult a physician…you’re not dealing with reason.” (78:38 – John)

• On the Super Bowl Culture War:
  “Just watch the transvestites. That’s fun. Christians—especially on Sunday—they hate dudes in dresses singing in a foreign language.” (46:06 – John)

Timestamps to Key Segments:

• Vacation Avoidance & Family Stories: 00:24–06:14
• Parking Spot Retaliation: 06:14–09:38
• Office Security and Staff: 09:38–12:03
• Downsizing & Selling Out: 16:35–17:39
• Ohio "Ball Sack" News: 18:09–25:46
• Toledo Rant: 26:14–34:13
• Super Bowl Halftime Debate: 39:10–44:47
• Sports Segment: 56:40–64:27
• Putin, Xi & Immortality: 65:36–68:56
• Longevity Riff: 68:56–75:59
• Heroin “bluetoothing”: 76:38–84:00
• Brady Report: 96:11–112:45
• Sam Tallent Interview: 123:45–137:59

Tone & Delivery

• Loose, sarcastic, rapid-fire banter
• Politically irreverent, proudly non-PC
• Blend of authentic local flair and universal “guy humor”
• Frequent callbacks to inside jokes and previous stories

Episode Takeaway

From dodging in-laws to “ball sack attacks,” workplace absurdity to the new front in culture wars, this episode is packed with stories that border on the absurd, kept lively by the crew’s relentless ribbing, flashbacks, and willingness to take jokes to the edge. The show's unfiltered, off-the-cuff camaraderie, combined with Sam Tallent’s comedy, makes for a rollicking Friday morning radio ride.