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.

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]

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]

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]

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.