Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Episode Summary

Episode Date: October 20, 2025
Main Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Brett Vesely, Dick Toledo
Key Topics: Kristen Bell’s anniversary tweet controversy, Ed Gein Netflix series and society’s obsession with murder entertainment, and Ozempic’s unexpected effects on women.

Overview

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness covers a trio of offbeat, provocative topics in typical irreverent style.

• First, the team dives into Kristen Bell’s playful (and misinterpreted) anniversary tweet to Dax Shepard, touching on humor, social media, and the pitfalls of public sharing—especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• They then pivot to a robust, tongue-in-cheek discussion of Netflix’s new Ed Gein series, unpacking its meta critique of true crime-obsessed audiences.
• Finally, the show tackles the “Ozempic vagina” phenomenon, with a mix of crude jokes, genuine curiosity, and a surprising degree of body-positivity.

Main Discussion Points

1. Kristen Bell’s Anniversary Tweet Controversy

[02:35–10:22]

• Background: Kristen Bell posted an anniversary message with a quote from Dax Shepard: “I would never kill you. A lot of men have killed their wives at a certain point. And even though I'm heavily incentivized to kill you, I never would.”
• Many online criticized the joke due to its timing during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Key Insights:

• The crew argues such jokes reflect real marital frustration, not advocacy for violence.

• Holmberg suggests social media amplifies outrage and overreacts to personal moments:

  “For some reason, everybody feels the need to share everything with the world... Of course, she's in trouble because October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” (John Holmberg, 03:35)

• The segment includes a recurring O.J. Simpson impersonation (“Juice”) to satirize the discussion:

  “Happy Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And man, oh man, am I aware of it. Who was more aware of it... was my ex-wife, Nicole.” (Juice/O.J., 06:23)

Memorable Quotes:

• "Every guy out there would love the opportunity at one point or another to slug her. It's in our nature as men. Ooh, this all ends if I just slug her. We don't do it because it's wrong." (Holmberg, 05:30)
• "You can't really tell a woman who's been domestically violated to be quiet." (Brett, 10:25)

Timestamps & Segments:

• 02:35–06:06: Discussion of tweet and public backlash
• 06:06–08:00: O.J. Simpson impression; satirical take on domestic violence
• 08:00–11:32: Tangents on celebrity culture, Carvana ads, and what humor is safe on social media

2. The Ed Gein Netflix Series and Our Obsession with True Crime

[14:01–33:51]

• The Netflix Ed Gein series is dissected, not just as entertainment, but as a meta-commentary on the true crime genre and the audience’s role.

Key Insights:

• The hosts catch onto the show’s message: the series fabricates elements to critique viewers’ appetite for “murder porn.”

• Brett observes:

  "They’re doing [this] on purpose...they’re pointing the camera at us saying, you’re the monsters. This is you.” (Brett, 15:23)

• They discuss the popular fascination with serial killers (“murderers’ row”):

  “We are addicted to murder porn...This documentary...is essentially telling all the viewers to go f*** themselves.” (Brett, 15:38)

• Discussion of Ed Gein’s influence on media: "If it wasn’t for you [Gein], we wouldn’t have Psycho or Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Silence of the Lambs."

• Tangents about “wearing mom’s underwear” as a serial killer trope and whether modern parenting might “save lives” by destigmatizing it.

Memorable Quotes:

• “It’s very rare for entertainment to turn to the audience and go, you are all sick. And that’s what this did.” (Brett, 29:13)
• “Just know that your mom doesn’t care if you’re wearing her underwear. I don’t know. There could be some correlation.” (Brett, 31:56)
• “You don’t need to know anything else...Psycho told you what you need to know." (Brett, 33:22)

Timestamps & Segments:

• 14:01–15:23: Opening thoughts on Ed Gein series, manufactured elements, and the show's meta-message
• 15:23–21:08: Ed Gein’s legacy, serial killer pop culture, moral discomfort for true crime fans
• 21:08–33:51: Serial killers and mother issues; effect of shifting gender norms; why true crime persists; differences between dramatization and documentary

3. Ozempic’s Effect – The “Ozempic Vagina”

[33:51–46:27+]

• Recent reports claim rapid weight loss with Ozempic can cause sagging skin, including in women’s vulvas (jokingly referred to as “Ozempic vagina”).

Key Insights & Jokes:

• The hosts alternate between making crude jokes and discussing body image:

  “So now you go from being at least to yourself, unattractive and overweight to at a good weight, but your vulva have taken a beating somehow.” (Brett, 34:38)

• Holmberg links it to societal standards: Would women prefer to be heavier with “nice” genitals or thinner with “droopy” ones? “Would you rather be fat and have a nice vagina or look good...but the whole thing’s hanging down there like, you know, some sort of an Arby sandwich.” (Brett, 35:00)
• Brady: “I’ll take the droopy.”
• Playful imagery: “It’s gonna look like a turtleneck...like jump ropes...like Ed Gein’s barn.” (Brett, 42:27, 42:05)
• They briefly touch on real health risks (atrophy, bone loss, infections).

Notable Quotes:

• "You're going to lose a lot of weight really fast. Oh, yeah, your vagina is going to look like... Ever seen a Stake ‘Em out of a pan? Oh, my God." (John Holmberg, 37:17)
• “Have you ever seen a basset hound hang its head out of a moving car?” (Brett, 39:50)
• "You can walk through the south side of Chicago and people want to use your labia as a double Dutch." (Brett, 43:11)

Timestamps & Segments:

• 33:51–36:00: Introduction to Ozempic side effects, “Ozempic vagina” explained
• 36:00–43:11: Absurd analogies, jokes, and health discussion
• 43:11–46:27: Listener stories, Hope Solo reference, speculation about attractiveness post-Ozempic use

Notable & Memorable Moments

• O.J. Simpson ("Juice") Satire on Domestic Violence
  • Returns several times for gallows humor, with lines like: “I should write greeting cards for this month.”
• Mocking “Murder Porn” Obsession
  • “It’s us. And sometimes, we kind of stink.” (John Holmberg, 33:51)
• "Ozempic Vagina" Imagery Overload
  • From Arby’s sandwiches to fruit roll-ups, the segment is relentless with grotesque humor.
• Meta-Commentary on Social Media and Outrage
  • The group calls out both public oversharing and the online pile-on culture.

Episode Timeline

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:35–11:32| Kristen Bell anniversary tweet; controversy and humor | | 12:14–14:01| Domestic violence exhibit jokes and reflection | | 14:01–33:51| Ed Gein Netflix series – true crime meta-discussion | | 33:51–46:27| "Ozempic vagina" – jokes, gender/body talk, references | | 47:28–End | Music, Limp Bizkit tribute, wrap-up (standard closing content) |

Tone & Style

• Irreverent, blunt, and comedic
• Unfiltered banter with moments of sincerity—especially when reflecting on audience complicity in true crime or mental health topics.

Closing Thoughts

This episode typifies Holmberg’s Morning Sickness: brash but self-aware, drawing humor from taboo or difficult places, and willing to critique both pop culture and the audience itself.
Whether riffing on viral outrage, satirizing America's love of murder stories, or lampooning diet drugs’ bizarre side effects, the crew keeps it outrageous, fast-paced, and oddly insightful.