Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness – Dec 10, 2025

Episode Title: Remembering Sniglets In Brady's Facts – Study On People’s Most Difficult Life Decisions – 24yo OK Man Robbed A Store w/An Antique Musket Pistol
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Original Air Date: December 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Arizona’s irreverent morning show, Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, offers a signature mix of local news banter, personal stories, pop culture nods, and the team’s trademark over-the-top comedy. Highlights include the spectacle around a Camelback Mountain rescue, a nostalgic digression into “Sniglets”, unusual crime stories, and rapid-fire banter regarding difficult life decisions and viral oddities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spectacle on Camelback Mountain

• Topic: A man stranded overnight on Camelback Mountain.
• Holmberg shares his full view of Camelback from the studio and ongoing updates about the rescue (01:35).
• Rescue Details:
  • Hiker without a cell phone stranded since the previous evening, supplied with snacks and a blanket by drone (02:23).
  • The hosts express skepticism about the need for rescue, noting, "Camelback Mountain is not Everest. If you die on Camelback, you did something stupid." – Holmberg (03:30)
  • Speculation about the man’s true motives: “That guy’s up to something. I think he’s hiding evidence. I’m gonna look deeper into this. I’m getting a little Jussie Smollet on this deal right here.” – Holmberg (06:36)
• Memorable moment: Reference to infamous mountain rescue where an elderly woman was spun dramatically in a helicopter basket, a news replay staple (07:28).

2. Brady’s “Fun Facts” and the Return of Sniglets

• Topic: Light-hearted trivia segment led by Brady.
• Sniglets Revival: Inspired by the trivia about the pencil’s metal end (“ferrule”), Holmberg launches into a discussion of comedian Rich Hall’s “Sniglets” – made-up words for things with no name (09:14).
  • “Now, you can’t really say that to someone because if the reference is lost, you just seem terrible.” – Holmberg (09:31)
• The team jokes about aging and young audiences not getting the ‘80s reference, with Toledo frequenting jokes as “the office kid.”

3. Modern Margarine and Health Trivia

• Topic: The hosts discuss the history and health impact of margarine and butter.
  • “Didn’t we find out that margarine was actually bad? Like your body doesn’t digest it at all because it’s artificial. Butter’s fattening, but margarine stays in your system like 10 days longer.” – Holmberg (12:15)
  • Brady shares margarine facts; Holmberg calls out “the vegan weirdos.” (12:59)

4. Survey: Life’s Most Difficult Decisions (13:08)

• Key Findings: Top risks and stressful choices for adults, according to a recent study:
  1. Accepting a new job
  2. Quitting a job without another lined up
  3. Investing money
  4. Driving under risky conditions
  5. Becoming self-employed
  6. Buying a house
  7. Surgery
  8. Marriage
  9. Vaccination
  10. Moving, especially to another country
• Hosts riff on the stress of "unplugging dad" or “how do I Google how long a body decomposes in a plastic bag?” (15:00) – weaving trademark dark humor into the discussion of stress.

5. Australia Bans Social Media for Kids 15 & Under (15:31)

• News Item: New law prohibits teens under 16 from all major social media.
  • Holmberg scoffs at the practicality: “I don’t use this word a lot, but phooey.” (15:46)
  • The team jokes about kids bypassing age gates easily with VPNs (16:18)

6. Odd News: Frozen Park Condom & Musket Pistol Robbery

• Frozen Condom Incident (17:13):
  • Couple finds a condom frozen in holiday ice rink, sparking jokes about “who really took the picture” (17:17).
• Antique Musket Robbery (17:52):
  • 24-year-old Oklahoma man robs liquor store with a single-shot antique musket pistol.
  • “Oh yeah, the big horn at the end.” “That’s what killed James Garfield, I think.” – Brady & Holmberg (18:06; 19:33)
  • Holmberg recalls childhood memories firing a musket with his dad, observing that kids “were smarter in the 80s. We dodged lawn darts our whole childhood.” (18:47)

7. Classic Westerns & Casual Racism on TV

• Segment: Discussion of old John Wayne movie Big Jake, which is humorously critiqued for overt racism and pet preference over people (20:10).
  • “The dog’s allowed anywhere. Indians, not so much.” – Holmberg (21:12)

8. Drone Drop: Prison Contraband

• News Item: South Carolina drone drop for prisoners included “steak, weed, crab legs, cigarettes and Old Bay.” (22:26)
  • Holmberg jokes, “Did you help this prisoner, Brady? It sounds like the full package you’d have dropped off.” (22:35)

9. In-N-Out Drops “Order 67” Due to Viral TikToks

• Reference to viral social moments impacting local fast food chains. (22:49)

10. Listener Updates & More Camelback Banter

• Listeners update hosts (via text) on the status of the Camelback rescue with banter about how easy the hike is (23:04–28:09).
• Holmberg’s theory: “He forced himself to go missing for a little bit to see if… she cares about him. He’s George Bailey right now.” (27:30)

11. Viral “Brady Videos” Segment

• Note: Description of extremely graphic viral/Internet videos (starts ~30:13).
• Segments feature:
  • Lesbian sex in a bar stockroom
  • Woman bathing herself in urine
  • Japanese body modification/pierced “perineum” how-to
  • Bizarre “breathing” anal tricks and related banter
• Hosts volley between horror, fascination, and relentless one-liners.
• “How do you know you can do that?” – Holmberg (36:15)
• “Her core muscles are strong. For her to be able to breathe that… way.” – Brady (36:56)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On rescue priorities:
  “If you die on Camelback, you did something stupid.” – Holmberg (03:30)
• On dubious mountain rescues:
  "He didn’t want to be found. If he didn’t have a phone, he was up to something bad." – Holmberg (07:07)
• On dark stress humor:
  "The biggest stress is… how do I unplug Dad without everyone finding out?" – Holmberg (14:54)
• On social media bans:
  “Kids will figure out how to get back on social media in a blip.” – Holmberg (15:59)
• On bizarre viral content:
  "You just knew to start running in a circle. Odds you get hit were low." – Holmberg, on ‘80s childhood safety (18:47)
• On uncomfortable talents:
  “How do you learn about [breathing with your butt]?” – Holmberg (36:34)
• On romantic possibilities:
  “Will you marry me?... Shake her hand, Mom. Watch what happens!” – Holmberg, after watching a woman make strange noises (39:22, 39:36)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Camelback Hiker Rescue: 01:20 – 07:59, 23:04–29:03
• Brady’s Fun Facts / Sniglets Discussion: 09:02 – 12:08
• Margarine vs. Butter: 12:14 – 13:08
• Stressful Life Decisions Study: 13:08 – 15:31
• Australia Social Media Ban: 15:31 – 16:43
• Frozen Condom in Park: 17:13 – 17:52
• Musket Pistol Robbery: 17:52 – 19:40
• John Wayne/Westerns & Social Commentary: 20:09 – 22:16
• Drone Drop Prison Contraband: 22:16 – 22:49
• Viral “Brady Videos” (NSFW): 30:13 – 41:44

Tone & Style

The episode features crisp, rapid-fire exchanges, laced with sarcasm, dark humor, and a willingness to veer into the absurd or risqué. The hosts’ camaraderie is evident, with a local Phoenix flavor and an “anything goes” approach—particularly during “Brady Videos,” where content gets increasingly graphic and crude.

For New Listeners:
Expect a wild ride with local color, irreverence, and content that frequently veers into NSFW and “so wrong it’s funny” territory. Fans of shock jock morning shows or those seeking edgy humor from Arizona’s most notorious on-air crew will not be disappointed.

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