Podcast Summary

Episode Overview

Podcast: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness
Episode: 12-15-25 – WWBD: She Hates Men and Might Turn Lesbian – He's Realized His 18yo Kid Is Dumb – She's Been Covering for Someone at Work But Hates It
Air Date: December 15, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo

This episode of Holmberg’s Morning Sickness focuses on the listener advice segment "What Would Brady Do?" (WWBD), where the team responds to emails about rocky relationships, underperforming kids, and frustrating work situations with their trademark wit, irreverence, and candid banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Listener Mail: “I Hate Men—Should I Try Women?” (05:44)

Email Summary:
A woman writes in, consumed by post-divorce bitterness toward men, considering dating women for the first time after her disappointing marriage.

Hosts’ Responses

• Brady recommends patience:

  "It just takes time." (06:21)
  He equates the feeling to a hangover and suggests, like many men after a bad breakup, she’ll let time pass and probably recover interest in dating men.

• John Holmberg gets playfully explicit:

  "In the meantime, lick everything. Lick away. Test it out. Maybe you like it better… Why are you asking permission?" (08:07)
  He says if she’s thinking about it, she might as well try—while warning not to repeat her "putting through school" mistake.

• The group jokes about the universal experience of post-breakup malaise and tosses in light-hearted banter about sexuality.

Notable Quotes:

• Brady (06:59):

  "You’ll get back in."

• Holmberg (08:13):

  "Chow down, but don’t put her through school."

2. Listener Mail: “My 18-Year-Old Is a Dumb Failure” (09:33)

Email Summary:
A dad is worried that his 18-year-old—double senior, failing grades—is directionless. The mom blames the education system. The dad asks: what job can this kid get?

Hosts’ Responses

• Holmberg instantly pegs the letter as coming from co-host Toledo, calling him out by name and playfully putting him on the spot.
• Toledo explains his son wants to be a "fashionista," flipping thrifted clothes online, and sketches designs, even has his own sewing machines and pattern makers.
• Holmberg & Crew debate:
  • Is flipping thrift store finds "entrepreneurial?"
  • Should the father pressure the son, give him deadlines, push for a diploma/GED, or just let him pursue creative gigs?
  • They agree steady work is key, with Holmberg warning about the "restaurant job trap" and comparing thrift-flipping to “a housewife’s hobby” (19:55).

Notable Quotes:

• Holmberg (13:21):

  "Some people only get their dreams when they’re asleep."

• Brady (17:33):

  "You gotta get your GED, else you’re…"

• Holmberg (19:55):

  "That’s what a housewife with nothing to do does…I repurposed it. You know what you should repurpose is your day to day, because this is dumb."

Memorable Moment:

• Holmberg commissions Toledo’s son to design show uniforms:
  • "He can make an official show uniform, all right? …If it comes back terrible, we'll let him know. And then he has to be a janitor." (16:47)

3. Listener Mail: “My Co-Worker Always Calls Out, I Do the Work” (21:38)

Email Summary:
A corporate trainer is stuck covering for a repeatedly absent coworker, forced to travel for work while others bow out—possibly getting discriminated against for not being a parent. The boss ignores her complaints.

Hosts’ Responses

• The team discusses workplace fairness versus “ratting out” coworkers:
  • Holmberg likens it to his own career advancement, noting how being consistently available (without kids as an excuse) led him to opportunities but also more responsibilities (23:02).
• Quote:
  Holmberg (23:51):

  "You penalized yourself…Keep your legs closed, and you'd have this job."

• They agree:
  • She should consider confronting the boss directly, or even seek a better job (“pursue another career” – Brady, 22:02).
  • Flexibility and availability are “the best ability” for advancement, but also make you a target for extra work.

Notable Quotes:

• Holmberg (24:12):

  "Some people use their kids as an excuse as to why they can’t show up to work."

• Holmberg (27:20):

  "The best ability? Availability."

• Brady (27:52):

  "And look at your bank account! …So much better than going through drawers and finding bongs."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Holmberg on handling breakups:

  "If it was, I probably would have done it. Like, I'm trying everything until I see what sticks." (09:33)

• On kids as an excuse:

  "People with kids assume people without kids have nothing to do. And you know what? They're right—but we have…anything we want to do is nothing to do." (24:13)

• Holmberg on childlessness:

  "The best day I was ever was the birth of my kids. Mine is every day because it's the not birth of any kids. Every day is a little better than the day before when I don't have a kid again tomorrow." (25:08)

Timestamps for Major WWBD Segments

• [05:44] – Should I become a lesbian after hating men?
• [09:33] – My 18-year-old is dumb—what do I do?
• [21:38] – I'm covering for a lazy coworker: Should I rat?

Tone and Style

True to the HMS legacy, the conversation is hilariously blunt, peppered with edgy jokes, overt honesty, and plenty of good-natured ribbing. Holmberg and crew intertwine their answers with personal anecdotes, wisecracks, and playful digs at each other, keeping the advice both authentic and entertaining.

Final Thoughts

Holmberg’s Morning Sickness continues to deliver fast-paced, candid advice without sugarcoating tough truths. Whether discussing sexuality after divorce, academic underachievement, or workplace resentment, the team’s balance of humor and honesty makes even tough topics approachable for listeners seeking both entertainment and real talk.

For listeners/fans:

• If you need straight-shooting advice—with a heavy dose of dark humor—this WWBD episode delivers classic HMS.
• The examples and personal stories ensure the advice feels genuine (and often cathartic, especially for the child-free and the overworked).
• Don’t expect Hallmark platitudes—expect honesty, laughter, and a few walk-the-line jokes.