Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness (Arizona)

Episode: 11-28-25 – "Study Shows No Nut November Is Bad For You"

Date: November 28, 2025
Host(s): John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Podcast: 98KUPD | Hubbard Radio

Overview

This episode opens with a playful, yet pointed, discussion about the supposed health drawbacks of "No Nut November"—the internet challenge that encourages men to abstain from masturbation for the entire month. John Holmberg and the crew riff on the recent medical studies suggesting this trend is actually detrimental to men's physical and sexual health. The conversation then veers sharply (and hilariously) into reactions to NFL coach Bill Belichick's headline-grabbing relationship with a much younger woman, exploring the media and cultural double-standards around age-gap relationships. Through trademark banter and irreverence, the hosts skewer pop culture, societal expectations, and themselves.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. "No Nut November"—Bad Science, Bad Idea

• Holmberg recalls watching a doctor on TV declare "No Nut November" is one of the worst things men can do for their bodies.
  • Stamina and Sexual Health: Regular masturbation is necessary for sexual health, and abstaining can decrease stamina and increase risk of erectile dysfunction and possibly, over longer abstinence, prostate cancer.
    • "You think you're being cute and funny. The medical reasons to masturbate are: if you don't use it, you lose it...Prostate cancer, that's a tougher one. But the month-long thing of taking it off also kills your ability to have stamina..." (01:23)
  • The crew jokes about alternative awareness trends, rejecting 'No Nut November' in favor of something more fun, like "All Hat November."
    • "No jerking off thing is the dumbest thing ever." (02:16)
• Holmberg admits he's already "broken" No Nut November on day one, emphasizing the impracticality and unpopularity among men.
  • "It's the 1st of November. I woke up in the middle of the night. I couldn't get back to sleep—guess what I did? And it was November 1st. I'm already out." (02:29)

Timestamps:

• [01:23–02:52] — Medical critique of No Nut November, jokes and personal confessions.

2. Bill Belichick and the Mermaid—Age Gaps, Attitudes, and Outrage

The bulk of the episode gleefully dissects the recent viral photos of NFL legend Bill Belichick (age 77) with his new girlfriend, a woman in her mid-20s, pictured posing as a "mermaid" for Halloween.

• Admiration From Men, Outrage From Women’s Talk Shows:

  • Holmberg expresses newfound admiration for Belichick, who "suddenly become [his] idol" for dating a young, beautiful woman and not caring about public outrage.
    • "All men are like, 'Nice work, man.'" (04:15)
    • "Why would he want to be challenged by an intelligent woman? ... Of course I don't want that. That sounds awful. This girl just wants to play dress up, lay in the ocean...That's what I want." (04:15)
  • Female hosts on TV (described as "five broads just yell about everything") claim Belichick is "sick" and that there's "something wrong" with him for not dating age-appropriately.
    • The crew parodies the criticism, questioning why men are expected to want "challenges" from partners.
      • "No ladies in your 50s and 60s—we do not want someone to challenge us. We're not looking for stimulation in... that's not—no, no, no. We like a nice conversation. That's fun. The word challenged? Do you want to be challenged?" (15:50)
  • Holmberg speculates that young women defend the relationship, but women 50+ are the angriest.
    • "The only people upset about it on the planet are single women post-50 years old..." (05:20)

• Addressing the Double Standard:

  • Jokes about how, if the situation were reversed (older woman, younger man, or one of the non-famous show hosts with a young partner), "everyone would think it was gross"—unless you’re rich and famous.
    • "Yeah, it's gross if it's [one of the guys here] and a 24-year-old. But it's Bill Belichick—totally different." (12:05)

• Belichick the Legend:

  • Multiple asides about his past, career, and the appeal of being able to enjoy such a relationship at his age and stature.
  • "He's the greatest coach of all time...this lady is probably just getting lesson after lesson from one of the smartest people that's ever walked the planet...She's the lucky one here." (09:01)
  • On possible downsides, Holmberg jokes: "Even if [she] robs him blind...he could reach out to the Jags or Giants, say 'I wanna get back into coaching' and grab another 50 million." (15:02)
  • Suggests Belichick’s happiness and fun are all that matters at his age.

Timestamps:

• [03:22–06:58] — Introduction to the Belichick story, media outrage, reactions.
• [09:00–09:41] — "Lessons" each brings to the relationship.
• [12:05–13:08] — Double standards, discussion of age-gaps.
• [14:01–17:43] — Continued riffing on talk shows, male/female stereotypes, and Belichick's legend status.

3. Pop Culture, Gender Dynamics, and Irreverent Banter

Throughout, the crew uses the Belichick story to lampoon contemporary media, gender norms, and themselves:

• On TV and Podcast Culture:

  • Call themselves "the View for men."
    • "Guys do you know there's no shows of men just constantly—maybe this one—constantly yelling at...Yeah, we're the closest thing. We're the View for men." (17:22)

• Women in Sports Media:

  • Admiration for sportscaster Carissa Thompson's looks, barely paying attention to what she says.
    • "I haven't heard a word—All I do is Google her. There's that Carissa Thompson...She is intimidatingly pretty." (18:14)

• On Aging & Relationships:

  • Multiple gags about older male celebrities (e.g., Al Pacino, Robert De Niro) fathering children late in life.
    • "Just think back in the day, Charlie Chaplin, Tony Randall babies...Chino's got one. He's got twins or something. He's 83. De Niro. We like to keep going. We don't want to be challenged." (19:33)

Timestamps:

• [17:05–18:29] — Self-referential “View for men” jokes, women in sports, celebrity offshoots.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Holmberg on talking heads’ outrage:
  "Why doesn't he want to be with someone age appropriate? ... Does he not like being challenged by an intelligent woman? Of course I don't want that. That sounds awful!" (04:15)

• Belichick’s alleged daily gratitude:
  "He sits there and thinks to himself, I don't know what she's doing here, but I'm not asking any questions. Not one." (06:38)

• On the motivation for young women with older men:
  "The universal symbol of relatability? The fact that this dude's loaded. He's Bill Belichick." (05:35)

• On "challenge" in relationships:
  "Does anybody go, 'Today, 77, I'm going to dinner and what I hope for is a good challenge.' I want it to be easy. I want to sway and flow, fun, joke around. Last thing I want is challenges." (15:50)

• On double standards:
  "Yeah, you'd think it's gross if I was with a 24-year-old...But it's Bill Belichick—it's different." (12:08)

Conclusion

This episode is classic "Morning Sickness": brash, unapologetic, and loaded with the kind of back-and-forth that pokes fun at everyone—including themselves. Ostensibly about the "No Nut November" health controversy, it quickly centers on Bill Belichick’s headline-making romance as a lens for exploring gender bias, celebrity privilege, and modern dating norms. The show’s signature take-no-prisoners humor is on display throughout, with memorable one-liners, quick-witted improv, and a running theme that, for men, fun almost always trumps a "challenge."

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