Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – December 11, 2025

Episode Theme:
A classic, rapid-fire Thursday show featuring: charity updates from the field, oddball news, holiday statistics, culinary debates, viral videos, and snappy banter from John Holmberg and the crew (Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo).

Operation Santa Claus Live Update (00:19–02:00)

• Brett reports live from Local Legends bar in Mesa, Arizona, collecting donations for Operation Santa Claus.
  • Donations accepted: Toys or cash. Donors get perks like a 10% tab discount and entry into concert ticket contests.
  • Sponsors: Shoutout to Sanderson Ford for supporting the charity drive.
  • “Come on out here, have a couple drinks, have a shot, and grab some breakfast while you’re out here.” – Brett (00:53)

Brady’s Oddball News & "Happy National App Day" (03:12–06:14)

Fun Facts (04:10–05:30)

• Giraffes: Highest blood pressure of any mammal.
  • “You’re going for the record, though. Take that, giraffes.” – Host (04:14)
• Ben Franklin’s Drinker's Dictionary: Listed 200 terms for being drunk, ranging from “he’s seen the devil” to “juicy.”
• Lion King trivia:
  • “Pumbaa from The Lion King was the first character to break wind in a Disney movie.” – Brady (04:58)
• Origin of “boardwalk”: Named after Alexander Boardman, who created the first in Atlantic City.

Relationship Stat (05:34–06:14)

• December 11 noted as most popular day for breakups, per Facebook relationship status studies.
  • “You got to get out before the holidays…Otherwise, you’re tied to a gift. Somebody you hate.” – Host (05:41)

Most Dangerous States for Christmas (06:14–09:12)

• Metrics: Fires, crime, injury rates, hazardous driving, drunk driving, etc.
• Top Five:
  1. Vermont – Due to snow, deer, and 100% chance of white Christmas.
     • “The chances of a white Christmas are basically 100%.” – Brady (08:41)
  2. Wisconsin – High on drinking, injuries, drunk drivers.
  3. Oregon – Many serious car crashes.
  4. Colorado – Hazardous roads.
  5. North Dakota – Fires, crime, heavy drinking.
• Commentary:
  • “All the states that have snow and deer together.” – Host (08:57)
  • “Well, you got…giant animals just wandering around in blizzards.” – Host (09:04)

Maine House Fire & Name Pronunciation Tangent (09:52–12:10)

• Story: Woman in Maine, Jamisha Denise Murphy, sets fire to a house, then tries to stab the fire hose to stop firefighters.
  • “She wanted the fire.” – Host (10:19)
• Crew riffs on the pronunciation and origins of her name:
  • “When you name a kid Germisha, you know…her name’s gonna be Germ.” – Host (10:38)
  • “Jamisha Denise Murphy.” – Brady (full name revealed at 11:31)

Cheez-It Crushed Turkey Legs at the Citrus Bowl (12:06–15:12)

• Brady’s highlight: Cheez-It is debuting a new dish – Cheez-It crusted turkey legs at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.
• Extended banter on food terminology (“crushed” vs. “crusted”), preparation, and eating habits:
  • “Isn’t it the same, Brady, as just taking a bite of turkey and then putting in Cheez-Its at the same time?” – Host (13:06)
  • “It’s not crushed, it’s crusted.” – PD (14:14)
  • “You’d be eating crushed meat soon enough. In hospice.” – Host (15:26)

Viral Videos & “AI” Fails (15:54–19:59)

Icy Road Pile-Up (15:54–17:04)

• Commentary over a video of a snowy car pile-up, with doubts as to its authenticity:
  • “There’s too much going on. Yeah, this is AI. But boy, it looked terrible to start.” – Host (16:29)
  • “Brady fell for that one. It was an AI, man.” – Host (16:39)

The “Claudio Pellistrante” Segment (17:16–19:59)

• Distorted humor and fascination from the crew over an Instagram account showing a severely disabled man.
  • “Imagine if a baby was born chest first…and stayed in that shape forever.” – Host (17:45)
  • “That’s a football that needs punching.” – Host (17:58)
  • (Ethically dubious jokes; the crew riff on the images, questioning how he lives, reference his sunglasses, etc.)

Viral Video Round-Up & Listener Submissions (19:59–22:24)

• Superhero at kids’ party: Spiderman’s entrance knocks out a child but stays in character. (20:05)
  • “He does a somersault while the kids run towards him…takes one out foot to face.” – Host (20:20)
• Gym spotting fail: An Asian woman spots a female lifter, the spotter’s crotch gets too close.
  • “Can they do that?” – Brady (21:20, laughing over the video)
• Listener clip: Trans Brazilian deaf singer at a beauty pageant, crew doubts authenticity.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “If you’re supposed to be there at 8, you’re late. You better get on it.” – Host (00:19)
• On breakups: “Today’s the day to break up with anyone in Europe. How about that?” – Host (06:03)
• On the woman attacking firefighters: “She pulled out a knife and started stabbing the fire hose.” – Brady (10:04)
• On unique food creations:
  • “You would eat crushed turkey legs?” – Host (12:42)
  • “Tendered meat. Yeah, tenderized.” – Brady (12:43)
  • “If you want the recipe again, you’re gonna burn your trailer down.” – Host (14:04)
• On viral videos:
  • “Imagine if a baby was born chest first…It’s head is folded back onto its back.” – Host (17:45)
  • “That’s not a human being, that’s a football that needs punching.” – Host (17:58)

Tone & Style

• Typical irreverence: The hosts blend offbeat news with playful roasting, inappropriate jokes, and quick-fire banter.
• Recurring bits: Mispronounced names, food debates, and riffing on viral videos remain signature elements.

Key Timestamps

• 00:19–02:00 – Live charity update from Brett
• 03:12–06:14 – Brady’s fun facts and National App Day
• 06:14–09:12 – Most dangerous Christmas states
• 09:52–12:10 – House fire arsonist segment and name debate
• 12:06–15:12 – Cheez-It turkey legs discussion
• 15:54–19:59 – Viral/AI video analysis and reaction
• 19:59–22:24 – Viral video roundup and listener submissions

This engaging episode combined charity work, quirky news, in-studio chaos over food trends, and a carousel of bizarre viral content—delivered in the show’s signature irreverent, rapid-fire style.