Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: 12-10-25 - Entertainment Drill - WED - Pamela Anderson Talked About Relationship w/Liam Neeson To People Mag
Date: December 10, 2025
Host: John Holmberg
With: Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
Main Theme: A comedic roundup of the latest entertainment news—Pamela Anderson’s headline-making comments about Liam Neeson, celebrity anecdotes, a rundown of top TV shows, lighthearted crew banter, and a dash of local flavor.

Episode Overview

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness focuses on the Entertainment Drill segment, where the crew dives into the surprising Pamela Anderson–Liam Neeson revelation, riffs on top TV shows of the year, discusses a bizarre Jeopardy! champion scandal, and peppers in their trademark back-and-forth banter and pop culture takes. Expect irreverent humor, some quick-witted improv, and the usual camaraderie between the hosts.

Key Discussion Points

1. Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson: “A Very Specialized Set of Skills”

[05:06 – 06:05]

• Pamela Anderson’s People Interview: Brady shares that Pamela Anderson opened up to People magazine about a romantic liaison with Liam Neeson, confirming the longstanding rumors.
  • Brady: “Pamela Anderson was interviewed by People magazine. She talked about her and Liam Neeson.” [05:06]
  • The crew jokes that Anderson was coy about the juiciest details, but confirmed it was more than friendship.
  • Bret, in a spot-on mock-Liam Neeson: “I have a very specialized set of skills and I've checked the box of Pamela Anderson.” [05:47]
• Comedic Escalation: Bret (as “Liam”) riffs on his next celebrity targets: “Halle Berry, I've got my eyes on you. Sophia Vergara. I'm gonna F that too… Mila Kunis.” [05:47 – 06:05]
• Memorable banter: The team cracks up, including a dig at Mila Kunis’ husband Ashton Kutcher: “…she’s not getting it good from that idiot who can’t act that she’s married to…” [06:05]

2. Top TV Shows of the Year — Real and Imagined

[06:29 – 08:28]

• Variety’s TV Show Rankings: Brady and the gang riff on Variety’s list. Quick confusion over a nonexistent "Rob Roy" TV show gets laughs:
  • John: “Rob Roy would have been a great TV show.” [06:48]
  • Bret: “This week on Rob Roy, I sail in and everybody. I’m Rob Roy, for Christ’s sake.” [06:50]
• Actual Shows Mentioned
  • “Adolescence” (named as #1), “The Pit” (praised as better than expected: “It's like 24. Did you watch it all?” [07:34]), “Andor” (Disney+), “Welcome to Derry”, “Outlander: Blood of My”, “The Gilded Age”.
  • Toledo gets props for binging so much: “You seem to have like 30 hours in the day.” [07:41]
  • “The Pit” stands out, with everyone agreeing it’s a strong contender.

3. Jeopardy! Champion Scandal

[08:33 – 09:10]

• Philip Joseph’s Arrest: Brady reports former Jeopardy! champ Philip Joseph was nabbed for allegedly installing a hidden camera in a bathroom in Raleigh, NC.
  • “He was busted allegedly installing camera in someone's bathroom without their knowledge.” [08:44]
  • John adds: “No details about the victim were released. But he walked away with a little over 44 grand.” [08:46]
  • The crew makes jokes about his name, leading John to invent a bully nickname: “Phil Joe the Dildo.” [09:22]

4. Listener Interactions & Local Flavor

[09:09 – 10:38]

• Flight Radar App Chat: A listener tips off the crew to “Flight Radar 24” for helicopter-spotting in Phoenix.
  • “That's what that dude sent me, that squiggly line over Camelback... that was what the helicopter was circling the mountain.” [10:22]
• In-studio banter: Quick, humorous disputes over “helper listeners” for their Rock Wars segment, with running jokes about cheating and rules. [03:49 – 04:24]

5. Concert Calendar Updates

[11:04 – 11:23]

• Upcoming Events: More shows added, such as Deathklok, Authority Zero, “Go Punk Yourself,” and charity events like Night of the Singing Dead.
  • “Deathklok is coming through.” [11:07]
  • “Go Punk Yourself is going to be doing an Authority Zero concert.” [11:07]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Joke About Liam’s “Skills”:
  • Bret (Liam Neeson voice): “I have a very specialized set of skills and I've checked the box of Pamela Anderson. Now those skills are one less.” [05:45 – 05:47]
• On Name-based Schoolyard Teasing:
  • John: “You're Phil Joe the Dildo. That's happening immediately. Once some jackass kid... figures out your name sounds like Holmburger, you never hear the end of it.” [09:34]
• Meta TV Commentary:
  • John: “Rob Roy would have been a great TV show... This week on Rob Roy, I sail in and everybody. I'm Rob Roy, for Christ's sake.” [06:48 – 06:50]
• Banter On Watching Too Many Shows:
  • John: “You seem to have like 30 hours in the day. Every time I say did you watch that? You've seen it. I'm impressed. You've gone for it.” [07:41]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Pamela Anderson & Liam Neeson: [05:06 – 06:05]
• Top TV Shows of the Year: [06:29 – 08:28]
• Jeopardy! Scandal: [08:33 – 09:10]
• Listener Interactions & Helicopter App: [09:09 – 10:38]
• Concert Announcements: [11:04 – 11:23]

Tone & Style

The episode is fast-paced, full of sarcastic asides, irreverent humor, and improvisational banter. “Holmberg’s Morning Sickness” maintains its signature lighthearted, edgy, and sometimes juvenile tone, never steering away from lampooning celebrities or themselves. It’s fun, cheeky, and always ready with a quick joke or unexpected digression.

Takeaways

• The Pamela Anderson–Liam Neeson fling provides rich material for the crew’s distinctive brand of parody.
• Pop culture and TV recaps are delivered with playful skepticism and a dose of “insider” media mockery.
• Jeopardy! champion scandals and local listener tips keep things grounded and relatable for the Arizona audience.
• The team previews local music events, completing the mix of national gossip and regional happenings.

This episode is a riot of entertainment news, bold jokes, and local flavor—perfect for listeners who enjoy irreverent takes on the day's headlines.