Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill

Date: November 19, 2025
Episode: Entertainment Drill – Martha Stewart Schilling For Snoop Dogg's New Gin
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

Overview

In this episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, the hosts dive into their signature mix of irreverent humor and pop culture critique. The center of the conversation is Martha Stewart’s spirited promotion of Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s new gin, featuring her unique cocktail creations. Along the way, the crew riff on everything from viral song mashups and reality TV, to big entertainment headlines—always with playful banter and quick-witted commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Viral Song Mashups and Country Music Satire

[01:34–03:16]

• Bret shares his knack for finding soulful, genre-bending music covers on YouTube and Instagram.
  • The crew jokes about unexpected “R&B soul” versions of well-known songs.
  • Bret: “The Danzig version of ‘Mother’ was great, too. The soul version of that.” (02:25)
• John riffs on country music clichés after watching Kenny Chesney on TV.
  • Satirizes the sameness of country lyrics—“Dogs. And she left me. Gotten a flag and a gun, cold beer.”
  • John: “If there was a civil war, I’d fight the country music people first.” (03:10)
  • Laughter at the absurdity of endless “beer,” “dogs,” and “trucks” songs in country.

Reality TV and Celebrity Impressions

[03:16–04:17]

• Amused chat about ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast:
  • Robert Irwin (“nicest, most likable dude on the planet”) and celebrities like Corey Feldman.
  • “It’s sexy… Call it gay all you want, but it’s hot.” (03:43, John)
  • The hosts joke about allowing Irwin to do anything because he’s so charming.

Self-Defense Insights

[04:24–08:15]

• John stresses situational awareness after news of a random knife attack in Phoenix.
  • Pushes for “walk away” wisdom instead of macho confrontation.
  • “Defending yourself by leaving is better. A lot of the times in fighting, you should, Mr. Miyagi, only do it if it’s absolutely necessary.” (06:00)
  • Hosts share stories, joke about fear of “needle attacks” from unhinged strangers.
• Plug for React Defense self-defense training.
  • “Your mindset will change the second you start going to React Defense… That is the smarter thing.” (07:49)

Entertainment News Drill

[08:16–12:31]

• Ghislaine Maxwell once eyeing Paris Hilton for Epstein circles:

  • Paris denies remembering, but photo evidence exists.
  • “Look, I’m talking anybody who says their name is Jizz Lane… that’s a full 10-minute conversation at least for me.” (09:05, John)

• Apple Podcasts Top 2025:

  • Joe Rogan still dominates, but “Good Hang” with Amy Poehler is the breakout new show.
  • Light ribbing on rankings confusion.

• Martha Stewart: Snoop & Dre’s Gin Push, “Water Melly” Cocktail [10:06–10:56]:

  • Brady (Entertainment Drill): “Martha Stewart showing away for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s gin… her favorite one is called the Water Melly.” (10:06)
  • Bret laughs at the name, John teases:
    • “Snoop Dogg tells you, grow up, Brett. Act like an adult. That’s how he’d say adult—is a dull.” (10:44)
  • Recipe breakdown: “Fresh watermelon juice, gin, lime juice, cucumber bitters… cane syrup.” (10:36, Brady)
  • Ongoing banter about Martha’s marketing and the “passive-aggressive move” to make people like Bret giggle at drinks called Watermelon Gin.

• Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Theme Park [10:56]:

  • Bargatze to build “Nashville’s first theme park in almost 30 years.”
  • Jokes about profits from arena standup shows, with Holmberg marveling at possible $4–5M earnings per event.

• Eminem’s Legal Skirmish:

  • Filing to cancel “Swim Shady” trademark for being too close to “Slim Shady.”

• Slipknot’s Catalog Sale:

  • Majority stake sold for $120 million. “Nice job, Corey, man.” (12:15, John)
  • John congratulates the band’s success.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• John on Robert Irwin:
  “Robert Irwin is like the nicest, most likable dude on the planet… you’d let him, like, if you just came over—‘G’Day, my hell are you’… You would let him do anything.” (03:18)

• On country music sameness:
  “You don’t need words. Just make that weird trumpet sound with your nose and say, ‘God. Guns. Beer. Trucks. Dogs. She left me and she left me. Beer.’ Idiots.” (03:00, John)

• Self-defense lesson:
  “Defending yourself by leaving is better… Chase a knife? Don’t ever turn around and chase a fight. Walk away. You’re not going to prove anything by beating up a homeless dude.” (06:00, John)

• On gin marketing:
  “Smart. I can’t have a glass of watermelon gin. Shizzle. Brett, don’t let us not have nothing. I have a… You could really taste the watermelon. Brett, what’s so funny?” (12:31, John)

• Martha Stewart’s Water Melly Recipe:
  “Fresh watermelon juice, gin, lime juice, cucumber bitters, cane syrup.” (10:36, Brady)

• On Ghislaine Maxwell’s party introductions:
  “Anybody who says their name is Jizz Lane, yeah, that’s a full 10-minute conversation at least for me. And then later you find out, oh my God, they’re sex traffickers. I didn’t know that.” (09:05, John)

Major Timestamps

• 01:34: Viral reimagined song chat and country music lampooning
• 03:16: Dancing With The Stars banter
• 04:24: React Defense and self-defense philosophy
• 08:16: Entertainment Drill segment begins
• 09:05: Ghislaine Maxwell/Paris Hilton anecdote
• 09:30: Apple Podcasts and new shows
• 10:06: Martha Stewart’s gin cocktail (Water Melly) discussion
• 10:56: Nate Bargatze’s “Nateland” theme park news
• 12:08: Entertainment news: Eminem’s lawsuit, Slipknot’s music catalog sale
• 12:31: Final Water Melly gin joke riff

Tone & Style

True to Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, the episode is lively, sardonic, and irreverent—mocking pop culture foibles with sharp jokes, without lingering too seriously on any one topic. The hosts banter freely, riff on each other’s gags, and sustain a vibe of playful anarchy throughout the segment. The dynamic is conversational, peppered with inside jokes and asides that reward longtime listeners.