Holmberg's Morning Sickness (98 KUPD)

Episode: 11-03-25 – Entertainment Drill – Forbes List Of Highest Paid Dead Celebrities

Date: November 3, 2025
Summary by: Podcast Summarizer AI

Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness focuses on the latest in entertainment news, with the team digging into on-set drama in "Stranger Things," satirical observations about celebrity culture, and a dive into Forbes' 2025 list of highest-earning dead celebrities. The show maintains its trademark irreverent humor, with hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo riffing off each other and mixing in sharp commentary, pop culture references, and a fair dose of sarcasm.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Stranger Things Set Drama

[02:51 – 04:47]

• The segment opens with friction between "Stranger Things" stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour.
• Allegations: Millie Bobby Brown reportedly accused Harbour of bullying and harassment prior to filming the show's final season, resulting in a formal complaint and the presence of a personal representative during the finale shoot.
• Host Reactions:
  • John Holmberg expresses skepticism and humorously guesses this is generational:

    "She strikes me as one of those you'd walk on eggshells around. Maybe it's just that generation." (03:12)

  • Satirical commentary on Millie Bobby Brown's perceived demeanor:

    "She looks like a tattle." (03:15)

  • Laughter over the generational and personality rift, likening Millie to Greta Thunberg:

    "She's sort of got doom goblin face. Not as bad as Greta does." (04:47)

2. Sexy Greta Thunberg & AI Memes

[04:54 – 05:17]

• A tangent emerges as the hosts discuss AI-generated images of Greta Thunberg, poking fun at the awkwardness and absurdity of the internet.
• Notable quote:
  • "Sexy Greta Thunberg. I'm not putting that in my history." (Dick Toledo, 05:03)

3. Forbes’ 2025 Highest Paid Dead Celebrities

[05:17 – 07:15]

• Brady Bogen reads off Forbes’ annual list, sparking speculation and laughter:
  • Michael Jackson leads again with $105M
    • "Michael Jackson, number one again. Still number 105 million." (05:17)
  • Dr. Seuss comes in at $85M, sparking amazement:
    • John Holmberg: "Wait, Elvis was 17 and Dr. Seuss is 85? ...There's always a new batch of children that'll need the books." (05:39)
  • Tied for third at $81M: Pink Floyd's Richard Wright and Syd Barrett—hosts speculate a music rights sale:
    • "Maybe they sold the rights to like Apple or something." (06:08)
  • Other entries:
    • Notorious B.I.G. – $80M
    • Miles Davis – $21M
    • Jimmy Buffett – $14M
    • Bob Marley – $13M (hosts muse the recent biopic boosted this)
    • Prince & Arnold Palmer – each $11M
      • Comment on their juxtaposition: "Palmer and Prince. Never thought those two would be comboed together. That's like iced tea and water, isn't it?" (06:46)

4. Arnold Palmer: Golf, Iced Tea, and Brand Legacy

[07:00 – 07:17]

• The hosts discuss Arnold Palmer’s posthumous earnings:
  • "Is Arnold Palmer because of the tea? Has to be."
  • "He's got his own golf line. Clothing. ...Does anyone wear it or is it just really old men?" (07:12)

5. Lil Jon’s Guided Meditation Album

[07:21 – 09:16]

• The crew covers Lil Jon’s unexpected foray into guided meditation albums, remixing hits like “Turn Down for What?” for stress relief.
  • Reactions are mock incredulous:
    • "If you're turning to Lil Jon for stress relief ... man, that is not the first place I'd go." (Holmberg, 08:07)
    • "Anybody buys that, you've been robbed." (09:16)
  • Sample Lil Jon affirmation: "If you're feeling stressed out or your life is just a little out of whack, it may be time to take a deep breath, relax, and say yeah to life." (09:26)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Millie Bobby Brown:
  “She looks like a tattle.” – John Holmberg (03:15)
• On Millie’s persona:
  “If you even said Greta Thunberg is stupid, she'd get furious and file paperwork.” – John Holmberg (04:39)
• On Dr. Seuss outselling Elvis:
  "Wait, Elvis was 17 and Dr. Seuss is 85?... There's always a new batch of children that'll need the books." – John Holmberg (05:39)
• On Arnold Palmer’s legacy:
  “Palmer and Prince. Never thought those two would be comboed together. That's like iced tea and water, isn't it?” – John Holmberg (06:46)
• On Lil Jon meditation:
  “If you're turning to Lil Jon for stress relief ... man, that is not the first place I'd go.” – John Holmberg (08:07)
• On the Greta Thunberg meme:
  “Sexy Greta Thunberg. I'm not putting that in my history.” – Dick Toledo (05:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Stranger Things set drama: [02:51 – 04:47]
• AI Greta Thunberg images: [04:54 – 05:17]
• Forbes Top Dead Celebrity Earnings: [05:17 – 07:15]
• Arnold Palmer discussion: [07:00 – 07:17]
• Lil Jon’s meditation album: [07:21 – 09:16]

Wrap-up

The episode maintains Holmberg’s Morning Sickness’s signature irreverent and unfiltered style, poking fun at celebrity news and the weirdness of pop culture. The banter is rapid-fire, sarcastic, and acerbic, making light of entertainment headlines while inviting listeners to laugh along at the absurdities of fame and media.

Listeners looking for genuine news analysis may not find it here, but fans of sharp, unsparing radio humor and pop culture lampoonery will feel right at home.