11-25-25 - Entertainment Drill - TUE - Reggae Star Jimmy Cliff Has Died - Tara Reid Says She Was Drugged At A Chicago Bar

Summary

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Episode Overview

Podcast: Holmberg's Morning Sickness (Arizona)
Episode Title: 11-25-25 – Entertainment Drill – TUE: Reggae Star Jimmy Cliff Has Died – Tara Reid Says She Was Drugged At A Chicago Bar
Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Larry, DJ Bathsheba (guest), Brett Vesely, Dick Toledo

In this episode, the crew covers the latest entertainment news, shares offbeat banter about reggae legend Jimmy Cliff’s passing, Tara Reid’s claim of being drugged in Chicago, upcoming movie projects, and updates on their Playdio band competition. The tone is irreverent, lively, and sarcastic, true to the show's morning-radio style.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Program and Playdio Schedule Shake-Up

• The team debates rescheduling their Playdio event—an annual local music competition—possibly to next Tuesday due to band illnesses and absences. They joke about truck convoys and logistics.
• DJ Bathsheba’s varied occupations (DJ, trucker, construction engineer, etc.) spark a comedic riff about job titles and real income.

“The one thing you can’t walk away from is trucker. You got 20 different things to lean on with only one of them things paying. That’s the job you got.”
— John, [03:09]

2. Upcoming Wizard of Oz-Themed Horror Movies

• Two “Wizard of Oz” horror reimaginings are on the horizon:
  • Yellow Brick Road (release: Feb 11) – Dorothy as a reclusive old woman; her granddaughter finds a nightmarish Oz.
  • Dorothy: The Haunting of Oz – College basketball players are haunted by sinister Dorothy figures and killer clowns on Halloween.
• The hosts poke fun at the trend of relentless reboots and horror spinoffs.

“Just seems a bit the hodgepodge of attempted scary.”
— John, [04:33]

3. Scarlett Johansson to Star in New “Exorcist” Film

• Johansson’s new film is not a remake/sequel, but set in the Exorcist universe.
• Discussion about what actually connects all “Exorcist” movies (is it always Pazuzu?) and fatigue with the franchise.

No notable quote, but this segment is a quick take at [04:38–05:17].

4. Tara Reid’s Chicago Bar Incident

• News: Reid stretchered from a Chicago hotel bar, apparently drugged and incoherent.
• Brady summarizes: “She ordered one drink, and she thinks someone drugged it. She said, be careful. Don’t leave your drink when you’re at a bar. I think she got hammered.” [05:27]
• John and the team express skepticism, referencing previous erratic behavior and suggesting she might simply have been drunk. Listeners write in, some calling it a Jussie Smollett-esque attention ploy.

“When you see the interview with Tara Reid, you’ll realize how full of it she is. … I think she’s trying to get attention.”
— John, [08:07]

“And as they’re leaving, she yells, ‘You want to talk Sharknado?’”
— Brady, [08:37]

5. Celebrity Death: Jimmy Cliff

• Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff passes at age 81.
• John delivers a darkly comedic take: “Anybody from the reggae world going away is good for me. … I’m glad he had a rich, long life, and there’s now no chance that any more reggae will come out of him.” [06:08]
• Team riffs about the (alleged) evils of white reggae, DJ Bathsheba’s brother’s passion for the genre, and family member oddities.

“White reggae is worse. Oh, white reggae is the reason I hate reggae. Reggae needed to stay where it was … The second it bled over to the States, and white guys went, ‘Me too, man’—oh, no, they’re gonna try it.”
— John, [06:16]

6. Bathsheba’s Brother and Reggae

• More comedic family probing: DJ Bathsheba’s brother loves “white reggae” and is in the Air Force, leading to a teasing discussion of personal quirks, musical tastes, and job eligibility.

“He likes white. He likes it better than the black.”
— John, [06:47]

“That’s Hitler. Racist.”
— John, [06:50]

• DJ Bathsheba clarifies her brother’s personality and job ("super focused computer guy") and jokes about not being related to her family.

7. Show/Playdio Competition Rescheduling Confirmation

• After debate, they decide to move Playdio to next Tuesday. Discussion about venue, logistics, and ensuring all bands can make it.
• John asks DJ Bathsheba to take the week off from trucking to attend.

“That truckload of goldfish bowls or whatever the hell you’re delivering, it’ll wait.”
— John, [09:58]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On side hustles and trucking:
  “You got 20 different things to lean on with only one of them things paying. That’s the job you got.” — John, [03:09]

• On endless horror remakes:
  “Just seems a bit the hodgepodge of attempted scary.” — John, [04:33]

• On Tara Reid’s incident:
  “She ordered one drink, and she thinks someone drugged it. She said, be careful. Don’t leave your drink when you’re at a bar. I think she got hammered.” — Brady, [05:27]
  “When you see the interview with Tara Reid, you’ll realize how full of it she is. … I think she’s trying to get attention.” — John, [08:07]
  “And as they’re leaving, she yells, ‘You want to talk Sharknado?’” — Brady, [08:37]

• On reggae and cultural appropriation:
  “Anybody from the reggae world going away is good for me. … I’m glad he had a rich, long life, and there’s now no chance that any more reggae will come out of him.” — John, [06:08]
  “White reggae is worse. … The second it bled over to the States, and white guys went, ‘Me too, man’—oh, no, they’re gonna try it.” — John, [06:16]

• On family personalities:
  “Your family has got to be a TV show.” — John, [08:03]
  “I don’t even think we’re related.” — DJ Bathsheba, [08:03]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Playdio scheduling banter / DJ Bathsheba intro: [00:28–03:09]
• Entertainment News – Wizard of Oz horror movies: [03:49–04:38]
• Scarlett Johansson Exorcist project: [04:38–05:17]
• Tara Reid’s bar incident: [05:17–05:56] + [08:07–08:40]
• Celebrity Death: Jimmy Cliff / reggae discussion: [05:56–07:52]
• Family/Reggae/White Reggae riff: [06:41–07:53]
• Show move confirmation / Playdio logistics: [08:49–09:58]

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Final Thoughts

This episode is a rollercoaster of topical jokes and pop culture commentary, laced with the show’s trademark irreverence. Whether skewering celebrity news, clowning on family quirks, or mourning reggae’s evolution, the banter stays fast and funny—making for an entertaining snapshot of morning-drive radio energy.

Transcript

[John]

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[DJ Bathsheba]

The rest of your day.

[John]

You know what we're actually doing for the sake of DJ Bathsheba for John Gordon's band, who's sick for a couple of the other bands who can't make it is we're actually considering moving the show tonight to next week. Got us a convoy next Tuesday, something like that. And DJ Bashiba made it by.

[Larry]

If she has a week to prepare, I'm going to let everybody know.

[John]

Well, maybe just. Yeah, just take the day off. No, it's impossible. I got to deliver these diapers. We is heading for bear on I10, about a mile out of Shaky Town.

[Larry]

Wait a minute. Heyman, bring us a bunch of water. This for operation hydration.

[Brady]

Damn it.

[Larry]

Gonna say, can we call in a favor?

[John]

Get turn that semen truck around and backdoor this thing. Bathsheba. All right, we'll consider it. Keep your ears to the radio. Keep your ears on. I'll keep yours on. We'll see if that convoy makes it back down here.

[Larry]

Not sure if this is Lovitz that texted in or not. Of course. Herr Homburg has decreed that only white bands can play tonight. How convenient.

[John]

It's kind of working that way. No, the other ones can't make it.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Awfully convenient, right?

[John]

No, they can't make it. DJ Bash, Come on, it's not us. It's not like we're having it first thing in the morning. She should be able to get here.

[Brady]

Well, she'd just be waking up.

[John]

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[Brady]

Yeah.

[John]

And the one thing you can't walk away from is trucker. You got 20 different things to lean on with only one of them things paying. That's the job you got. Take all that other stuff off. Plato has been two days of edging, and the porn stars won't finish you. But maybe grandma will when that guy comes out and goes, oh, by default. By default. We should just give it to him. No way.

[Larry]

What are you thinking?

[John]

Canceled. Congratulations, Miles to nowhere. You're the theme song again next year. Thank you, Brady. Go ahead.

[Brady]

Hot on the heels of Wicked, there are two wizard of Oz themed horror movies on the way. Yep. Just making sure, Gail. Yellow Brick Road. It comes out February 11th. Dorothy is a reclusive old lady in this one, and her granddaughter discovers the secret of Oz, which has become a terrifying playground for evil forces beyond their imagination. The second one is called Dorothy the Haunting of Oz. Cool. Follows a group of college basketball players on Halloween night who are attacked by terrifying versions of Dorothy and company, as well as serial killer clowns.

[John]

Just seems a bit the hodgepodge of attempted scary.

[Brady]

Scarlett Johansson will star in a new Exorcist movie being touted as a fresh, bold take on the franchise. It's not a remake or sequel, but it'll supposedly take place in the same universe.

[John]

I haven't watched a lot of the Exorcist things. Is it Pazuzu still? Is that what keeps it all time? But that's what I'm saying.

[Brady]

Is that the.

[John]

Is that the tie together? Because I'm wondering if Exorcist 2 and 3 and 4 are all Pazuzu still. Because what's. How do you connect them? Otherwise it might jumping. Pazuzu might have stepped away. You're right.

[DJ Bathsheba]

It's been a while.

[John]

He's done possessing. I just want some time on the beach.

[Brady]

Tara Reid was stretchered out of a hotel bar In Chicago over the weekend. Barely coherent, unable to stand.

[John]

Have you seen pictures of her? Yeah, she's 70.

[Brady]

She ordered one drink, and she thinks someone drugged it. She said, be careful. Don't leave your drink when you're at a bar. I think she got hammered.

[John]

Now, keep in mind, there's a guy named Travis Tackett. His name tells you all you need to know, and he emails. I bet DJ Bass, Chiba Bass Chiba Hut is out there driving a truck full of hellcats that have to get delivered. All right, audience, be nice to her.

[Brady]

Celebrity death.

[John]

We got Jimmy Cliff, the reggae guy.

[Brady]

Pioneer. Yeah. 81 years old, passed away.

[DJ Bathsheba]

You happy about this?

[Brady]

Huh?

[John]

I reserve comment. Anybody from the reggae world going away is good for me. I'm glad he made it to 81. I'm glad he had a rich, long life, and there's now no chance that any more reggae will come out of him. And that's. That's a step in the right direction. But white reggae is worse. Oh, white reggae is the reason I hate reggae. Reagan needed to stay where it was, which was in Jamaica and the Caribbean and stuff like that. Second it bled over to the States, and white guys went, me, too, man. Oh, no, they're gonna try it.

[DJ Bathsheba]

That's my brother right there.

[John]

Your brother does that?

[DJ Bathsheba]

My oldest. He doesn't actually record me, but he loves the white versions.

[John]

He likes white. He likes it better than the black.

[DJ Bathsheba]

That's.

[John]

That's Hitler. Racist.

[Brady]

Yeah.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Like, come on, man. He's like, no, I could just relate more. I tell him, I'm like, this looks really bad.

[John]

Did he ever have a braid in his head?

[DJ Bathsheba]

No, no, no, no. But he has it playing at all times during every event. So if we go there to, like, party or if it's all day, it's just on the blue speaker the entire time.

[John]

Thursday for Thanksgiving. Your brother is.

[DJ Bathsheba]

No, he's out of town. He's actually. He's Air Force.

[John]

Oh, thank God. No, he's the good brother.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Yeah.

[John]

Yeah. Well, I mean, like, he's the one that can be in the military.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Yes. He's not kicked out yet.

[John]

Well, compared to the other two, is what I'm saying. Like, you can't join the military.

[DJ Bathsheba]

No, no, I'm not allowed.

[John]

No, no. But your brother, he's fine.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Yeah. Well, this one, he's on the spectrum.

[John]

He's on. He's neurodivergent. Oh, yeah, no kidding.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Invented it.

[John]

And effeminate. Oh, I thought he says, and he's effeminate.

[DJ Bathsheba]

No, that's normal for Air Force?

[John]

Kidding me? You can't take swings at the Air Force. All right. Is he a pilot or something?

[DJ Bathsheba]

No, he just works with the kind of. The more logistical side.

[Brady]

No.

[John]

Okay. Oh, he's super focused. Computer guy. Okay, so that's the neurodivergence fix my drone. Right. Okay. Your family has got to be a TV show. We are soon.

[DJ Bathsheba]

I don't even think we're related. I don't think we are.

[Larry]

Well, hey, welcome to the party.

[John]

I need to see it anyway. Now, this one says, when you see the interview with Tara Reid, you'll realize how full of it she is. You'll call Jessie Smollett the whole way. That degenerate her the exact same thing. Well, I think she's trying to get attention. I think she faked a lot of this because the thing I saw, I'm like, come on, you're so drunk. Either. You got that? But then to go on afterwards and say, oh, I've been poisoned, and somebody can go to jail for that. And I think you might have done this to yourself, so.

[Brady]

And as they're leaving, she yells, you want to talk sharknado?

[John]

Did she say it? Yeah, she loves talking sharknado. Anyway, we're done now. We might move this thing tonight.

[Larry]

The club is good with it.

[John]

Are they?

[Larry]

So that's where we're starting.

[John]

Do we want to make it official now?

[Larry]

I think we might want to make it official because, I mean, John, would.

[DJ Bathsheba]

That be easier for your band?

[Brady]

Hasn't been around.

[John]

Let's go next Tuesday then. If the club's okay with it. Let's not go tonight and force this. Let's not shoehorn a playdoh in bands on the list.

[Larry]

And there will be seven. I will be calling all of you. And if. And if you can be there next Tuesday, that's the new date.

[John]

Larry's got to re record a bunch of stuff. Makes it better. All right, then we'll go next Tuesday.

[Larry]

Brett, will you post that on our Facebook page so I can go?

[John]

Yeah. Nice work. Because none of the bands are capable. Same location? No, correct downtown location.

[Larry]

Downtown, yes. Start time.

[DJ Bathsheba]

Everything cost anything?

[John]

No, they said it's a record travel year for Thanksgiving, so maybe that's the problem. A lot of people are out. It's 10:07. We're done. Larry will have the information for you guys for next week's Playdio. When I like this. I like what we've done here. We called the audible. I think that's good. Plus kind of, you know, we don't have to have a cruddy show and pick somebody we don't want and get all those bands back in there. And DJ Bathsheba, I need you to take the week off and get in here. Tuesday.

[Brady]

Just Tuesday.

[John]

That's it. That truckload of goldfish bowls or whatever the hell you're delivering, It'll wait. We're done. Larry's next. You guys have a great one. Thank you to everybody involved in Playdoh. See you tomorrow. Arizona's most powerful rock radio station. He said fully erect.

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