Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: 12-19-25 - Brady's Giant BFast And Fax List Menu To Tex AZ Grill (Best Of July 2015)

Date: December 19, 2025
Core Theme:
This episode is a nostalgic, comedic, and characteristically rambunctious segment from Holmberg’s Morning Sickness, with hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo. The major focus is on Brady's epic breakfast outing at Texas Grill, the absurdity of their food portions, and a deep dive into the odd world of restaurant fax menus. The show segues into bizarre and hilariously gross stories about Brady’s dog, Petey, with strong banter and classic morning radio energy.

Episode Overview

The episode is a “Best Of” segment featuring:

• Brady’s legendary breakfast run to Texas Grill for an immense meal (notably, chicken fried steak and shepherd’s pie, at 10:30 a.m. in July)
• The peculiar tradition of Texas Grill using a “fax list” to notify select customers of menu specials
• Classic show banter, exaggerated storytelling, and affectionate ribbing of Brady’s eating habits
• A grotesque but funny story about Brady’s bulldog Petey’s love for—of all things—horse poop
• Call-in segment riffing on animal eating habits and tongue-in-cheek grooming tips

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brady’s Epic Breakfast at Texas Grill

[01:28–07:05]

• Brady recounts taking his family to Texas Grill at 10:30 a.m., provoking awe and incredulity from John.
• The outrageous portion sizes are described: “three chickens on the plate,” “double-sized plate,” “a week’s worth of food.”
• Holmberg admits admiration but is utterly mystified:

  “Proud of you. Proud of you, kid. Food's fantastic. I'm not bashing the place. I'm just saying. I don't know how you did it at 10:30.” (Holmberg, 03:30)

• The food is “so American”—both in size and indulgence.
• Eating there requires “preparation,” and survivors leave with multi-box leftovers.
• Joking about needing to “sweat gravy” just by being near the place.

Notable Quotes

• “I ordered their shrimp by name. It’s small. There were four steak-sized shrimp on a plate. They were as big as my hand. Fantastic food. That was the appetizer.”
  — John Holmberg [02:45]
• “You sweat gravy. It's amazing. You don't even have to eat the gravy. You just sweat gravy from being in there.”
  — John Holmberg [05:43]
• “If claim jumper is grab a green compared to this place, we left with two boxes.”
  — John Holmberg [04:34]

2. Texas Grill’s Bizarre “Fax List” Menu

[07:05–13:11]

• Texas Grill keeps a “fax list” to notify regulars—including Brady—about specials such as shepherd’s pie and chicken and dumplings.
• The crew marvels (and pokes fun) at this old-school tactic, likening a restaurant fax to “finding a message in a bottle.”
• Holmberg turns the mockery up:

  “Did you run over to it in your tighty whities?” (Holmberg, 11:57)

• Brady appears delighted to be on the fax list, refusing to be insulted:

  “I'm okay with that.” (Brady, 11:25)

• The segment highlights generational differences in marketing and the absurd specificity of the “fat guy fax list.”

Notable Quotes

• “It's crazy. You realize it's almost an insult. I want to put you on my fat guy facts list.”
  — John Holmberg [11:19]
• “He'll eat anything we fax him.”
  — John Holmberg [11:21]
• “None. Not an insult.”
  — Brady Bogen [11:19]
• “You can get on that fax list, too.”
  — Brady Bogen [12:48]

3. Petey the Dog, Horse Poop, and Gross-Out Storytelling

[13:11–19:09]

• A hallmark HMS left-turn: gross and oddly endearing stories about Brady's bulldog, Petey.
• Episode recalls Petey’s famous peanut-butter-involved “training” and now his love for horse poop, with vivid recollection from the dog park.
• Holmberg is simultaneously horrified and entertained:

  “Petey’s dog’s eating crap! He had to call me to tell me. 'You're not gonna believe this.'” (Holmberg, 15:20)

• Leads to banter about the market potential of “horse crap-flavored dog food” and mock infomercials.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Before I could call Petey off... [sound effect] ...deep in the [horse poop].”
  — Brady Bogen [15:17]
• “My dog, Matt, says, 'My dog’s already put two and a half pounds on. Dogs love that stuff.'”
  — Brady Bogen [15:44]
• “It was a used meal. You don't want that.”
  — John Holmberg [16:02]

4. Call-in Segment & Comedic Riffs

[19:09–19:34]

• A caller named Adam pushes the gross-out envelope, suggesting horse manure may soon be a premium skincare product.
• The hosts riff about horse poop shampoo, “Vo Shetland,” and embrace their comedic repulsion:

  “If you just said, 'Oh yeah, horse feces, it's great for your hair,' guess what chicks would be doing?” (Holmberg, 19:22)

Noteworthy Timestamps

• 01:28–03:30: Holmberg marvels at Brady’s ability to eat Texas Grill food at breakfast
• 05:22–07:05: The humorously daunting effects of Texas Grill food, “cobbler for dessert” and epic leftovers
• 08:09–12:14: Fax list menu segment, technology nostalgia, and jokes about “fat guy faxing”
• 13:33–16:41: Petey’s horse poop adventures and the dog food market tangent
• 19:09–19:34: Caller escalates with tongue-in-cheek suggestions about manure-based beauty products

Final Thoughts

This episode is a perfect example of the show’s signature blend: affectionate mockery, wild food stories, and unapologetically lowbrow humor. The Texas Grill is legendary both for its portions and for its retro-fax marketing. Brady’s eating exploits are elevated to mythic status, with playful jabs from his co-hosts. The latter half proves the team’s willingness to chase a gag as far as possible—from faxed menus to equine excrement cuisine.

Classic moments, non-stop banter, and plenty of “proud of you, kid” energy—this is Homer’s Morning Sickness at its unfiltered, communal best.