Podcast Summary: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Entertainment Drill (Nov 28, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness focuses on the classic banter between John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo during the "Entertainment Drill" segment. Main topics include a humorous (and suspiciously scrutinized) story about Bret's wife's fat lip allegedly caused by their Doberman, lighthearted political hypotheticals involving fictional characters, a ranking of the world's "sexiest bald men," and some behind-the-scenes tales of celebrity encounters at the radio station. The team pokes fun at themselves and each other in their trademark irreverent style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Did Bret’s Dog Really Give His Wife a Fat Lip?

• Timestamps: [01:11] – [05:31]
• Holmberg shares how he recently got a black eye from his own dog (Jack Ham) by accident. Bret chimes in with a story about his wife, "Matthia," getting a fat lip from their Doberman, Carmela.
• The group playfully interrogates Bret, implying he might be covering something up, leading to a running gag throughout the segment.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Holmberg: “Listen to sell this bag of crap. What?” [02:03]
  • Holmberg: “You should really think about euthanization. This dog is dangerous.” [02:37] (sarcastically)
  • F (Katie Hobbs impression): “I heard your wife’s uglier. I’m glad you hit her.” [04:01] (satirical character voice, not a real statement)
  • Holmberg: "Blink twice if Brett should be—if Brett's the dog, what?" [04:49]
• The teasing escalates with a spoof appearance by a "Governor Hobbs" (satirical), “legalizing" hitting women as a joke based on Bret’s questionable story.
  • F (as Hobbs): “‘Just made it legal. I made a governor's stamp and everything. It’s legal for Batman to hit woman, but he has to write down her name right now, and it has to be someone in his household.’” [04:14]

2. Which Fictional Characters Would Vote for Which Presidential Candidate?

• Timestamps: [05:31] – [07:15]
• The team discusses a poll revealing which fictional TV/movie characters would support Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in a hypothetical election.
• Characters supporting Kamala Harris: Liz Lemon, Leslie Knope, Phoebe/Monica/Joey (Friends), Olivia Benson, Peter Parker, Marge Simpson, Barbie & Ken, etc.
• Characters for Donald Trump: Tony Stark, Archie Bunker, Hank Hill, Don Draper, Roseanne Connor, Tony Soprano, Homer Simpson, Hannibal Lecter, Rambo, Maverick, etc.
• Notable Quotes:
  • E: “Roseanne Connor. Tony Soprano.” [06:30]
  • D: “Well, you just got the endorsement.” (when Homer Simpson is listed) [06:34]
  • F (as Tony Soprano): “Who’s your Boss of this family, Brett? It’s a man. Never have a woman in charge of anything. It’s ridiculous.” [07:04] (satirical impression)

3. “World’s Sexiest Bald Men” Ranking

• Timestamps: [07:15] – [10:05]
• Brady brings up a new ranking based on factors like "smile analysis," "shine factor," and "vocal attraction."
• The top ten include Vin Diesel, The Rock, Samuel L. Jackson, Danny DeVito, Shaq, Prince William (as #1), among others.
• The group is bewildered by Danny DeVito and especially Prince William ranking higher than more conventionally “sexy” bald icons.
• Holmberg notes he’s on the list at #89, while someone else is “runner up to DeVito.”
• Notable Quotes:
  • D: “No woman is ever gonna put a poster of Danny DeVito in her room.” [09:47]
  • E: “You guys lost out to Prince William and Danny DeVito.” [08:42]
  • D: “How bad is it for Vin Diesel that he's on the list, but still four behind DeVito? That stings.” [08:56]

4. The “Sense of Humor” Dating Myth

• Timestamps: [10:05] – [11:11]
• Holmberg riffs on the idea that women value "sense of humor," sharing a memory of a girl’s wall covered in rock star posters, not comedians.
• Notable Quotes:
  • D: “That’s why girls in junior high always had posters of Buddy Hackett on their wall.” [10:08]
  • D: “Like, I’m here for the laughs. You said you wanted a guy with a sense of humor...I didn’t know I had to live up to the most beautiful rock man of all time.” [10:40]

5. The “Roger Rabbit” Sequel That Disney Won’t Make

• Timestamps: [11:11] – [14:32]
• Robert Zemeckis claims there’s a good script for a “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” sequel, but Disney balks because of Jessica Rabbit’s sex appeal.
• The team jokes about AI voice replacements and remember Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit’s voice actor) showing up uninvited at their station.
• Brady shares the awkward moment where he had to turn away Fleischer and Paul Rodriguez, both of whom arrived without being scheduled.
• Notable Quotes:
  • D: “She’s too whorish.” (On Jessica Rabbit) [11:24]
  • F: “He was a dick.” (Brady on Charles Fleischer) [12:55]
  • D: “And he was doing Stand up Somewhere. He used to be a bad Stand up Comet, and he did stand up somewhere. And Brady had to ask him to go home.” [13:12]

Timed Memorable Moments

• [02:37]: “You should really think about euthanization. This dog is dangerous.” — John, playfully egging on the bit about Bret’s out-of-control dog.
• [04:01–04:14]: “I heard your wife’s uglier. I’m glad you hit her.” — F, in the “Governor Hobbs” satirical persona, followed by jokes about “making it legal.”
• [06:21]: “Donald Trump voters. Tony Stark, Iron Man, Archie Bunker, Hank Hill… Tony Soprano.” — Brady, listing fictional Trump supporters.
• [08:42]: “You guys lost out to Prince William and Danny DeVito.” — Brady, poking fun at the list results.
• [09:47]: “No woman is ever gonna put a poster of Danny DeVito in her room.” — John, on the “sexy bald men” survey.
• [11:24]: “She’s too whorish.” — John, summarizing Disney’s apparent stance on Jessica Rabbit.
• [12:55]: “He was a dick.” — Brady, after having to deal with Roger Rabbit’s voice actor off-mic.

Tone & Style

The tone is classic “HMS”: sarcastic, quick-witted, self-deprecating, and occasionally profane—always with a fast back-and-forth. The group’s irreverent style comes through in their endless ribbing of each other, especially around Bret and his infamous dog story, as well as in the way they riff on pop culture surveys and celebrity encounters.

Conclusion

This episode of HMS’s Entertainment Drill is a rapid-fire blend of news, personal stories, and jokes. Standout segments include the “dog gave her a fat lip” running gag and the mock-serious discussion of who’s truly the world’s sexiest bald man. The episode is laced with sharp pop-culture analysis and the group’s trademark irreverence, making for an engaging and lighthearted listen.

For listeners looking to jump straight into the best bits:

• 01:11–05:31: The “Did the Dog Do It?” saga
• 05:31–07:15: Fictional characters’ political allegiances
• 07:15–10:05: “Sexiest Bald Men” and poster-wall realities
• 11:11–14:32: The Jessica Rabbit/Roger Rabbit sequel saga and the Fleischer/Rodriguez radio stories

(All commercial content, intros, and outros are omitted for clarity.)