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Episode: 11-24-25 – Wrapping Up Playdio Day One and The Leaderboard, Entertainment Drill – Eddie Murphy’s Movie Regrets

Date: November 24, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Brett Vesely, Dick Toledo

Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness recaps Day One of Playdio, the show’s local band contest, complete with a breakdown of the leading acts and plenty of playful banter. The team discusses the songs, how the leaderboard is shaping up, and the much-anticipated head-to-head live performances lined up for tomorrow. Wrapping up, they bring the “Entertainment Drill,” featuring Eddie Murphy’s biggest movie role regrets, memorable Hollywood trivia, and signature irreverent jokes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Playdio Day One Recap & Leaderboard ([03:06]–[09:31])

• Top Bands Recap:
  The crew runs through their favorite acts from Day One of Playdio, detailing which songs/performances stood out and are leading the pack for now.

  • Rattlesnake Suitcase – “Loving Free” ([05:36]): “Not terrible. Like them a lot. They were part of this a couple years ago. They're fun live.” – John Holmberg
  • Veins of Aether – “Siren” ([06:16]): Noted for a big intro but “gets going pretty good.”
  • Thomas James Band – “Stone Cold Killer” ([06:59]): “That's got a great groove. I like that a lot.”
  • Graves of the Monuments – “Suffocate”
  • One Star Night – “Piss Ball Pete” ([07:52]): Humorous and memorable for its quirky lyrics.
  • Witness Protection (unnamed track): Tied for first, “fantastic song” ([08:03], [08:24]).
  • Reckless Eden – “Skeletons”: Another standout, but, unfortunately, the band is out of the country, so can’t participate live ([09:10]).

• Live Performance Emphasis:
  The hosts stress the importance of live performance: “If they can't play it live, then what does it matter? That’s why we do the live show tomorrow night.” ([09:31])

• Leaderboard Dynamics:
  Several strong bands, some ties in the top slots, and overall a higher quality crop than expected, “If tomorrow sucks, we’re good. And it probably will.” – Brett Vesely ([07:23])

2. Entertainment Drill – Eddie Murphy’s Big “What Ifs” ([10:03]–[11:03])

• Eddie Murphy’s Three Regrets:
  Discussion led by Brady Bogen and John Holmberg:
  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
    • “He was supposed to be in that.”
  • Ghostbusters
    • “He chose Beverly Hills Cop instead of Ghostbusters. He did all right on that.”
  • Rush Hour
    • “Chris Tucker, that's Chris Tucker's movie.”
  • (“When he saw [Roger Rabbit], he thought this is crazy; then after he saw it, effing amazing. Brilliant.” – [10:40])

3. Fun Entertainment Tidbits ([11:03]–[12:11])

• Everybody Loves Raymond Anniversary:
  “Ray Romano took the couch where Everybody Loves Raymond wrapped up…it’s the 30th anniversary.”

  • “Oh, Robert…we’re old. I don’t like this.” – Palladio ([11:09])

• Macaulay Culkin’s Name Change:
  “His legal name is now Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.” ([11:15])

• Lenny Kravitz’s Concert Mishap:

  • “Lady ripped out four of the dreads of his hair while he’s getting body surfing.”
  • “If he dreads his pee pee…If I could, it's not gonna stop me.” ([11:44]-[12:02]) – banter about dreads, triggering trademark show irreverence.

4. Closing Thoughts on Playdio & Day One Quality ([12:20]–[13:02])

• Band Quality Reflections:
  “Thanks to everybody who participated, even the people who didn’t. And again, if you didn't and you heard what we have in our top five, you should know that you didn't fit in for a reason. The difference…drastic.” ([12:46])

• Looking Ahead:
  Tomorrow brings more bands: “Maybe we get a couple more in there tomorrow and knock our socks off again. We'll see. Chances are slim. I think we knocked it out today, but that’s a good thing.” ([12:54]–[13:02])

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Day One’s Unexpected Quality:
  “Isn't it weird that, like, really good bands submitted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.” – John Holmberg ([07:29])
  “First 13 were all right…so it's a great day.” – Brett Vesely ([12:20])

• On Roger Rabbit Regret:
  “When he saw the script, he thought, ‘This is crazy.’ Then after he saw it. Effing amazing. Brilliant.” – Palladio ([10:40])

• Playful Self-Awareness:
  “If tomorrow sucks, we're good.” – Brett Vesely ([07:23])
  “Oh, Robert…we’re old. I don’t like this.” – Palladio ([11:09])

• On Lenny Kravitz:
  “Lady ripped out four of the dreads of his hair…If he dreads his pee pee…” ([11:44]-[12:02])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:06] — Playdio Day One recap begins
• [05:36] — Rattlesnake Suitcase, first band highlight
• [06:16] — Veins of Aether discussion
• [06:59] — Thomas James Band noted
• [07:52] — “Piss Ball Pete” memorable lyric
• [08:03-08:24] — Witness Protection, top track, speculation about AI and authenticity
• [09:10] — Reckless Eden’s “Skeletons”
• [09:31] — Reflection on live performance importance
• [10:03] — Entertainment Drill starts
• [10:20-10:51] — Eddie Murphy’s missed roles discussion
• [11:03] — Entertainment trivia (Everybody Loves Raymond, Macaulay Culkin, Lenny Kravitz)
• [12:20] — Wrap-up of band quality and leaderboard
• [13:02] — Teaser for tomorrow’s continuation

Summary

In this episode, Holmberg and crew deliver a lively, irreverently funny recap of Playdio Day One. They celebrate a surprisingly strong field, compare notes on their favorites, pepper in some characteristic snark, and set the stage for the next day’s showdown. The Entertainment Drill drops fun Hollywood “what ifs” and quirky trivia, with the crew’s trademark off-the-cuff humor. Longtime fans will find plenty of laughs and behind-the-scenes insights, while newcomers can quickly catch up on the excitement of Playdio and the show’s unique flavor.