Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Best of HMS Podcast - MLK Monday (01-20-25)

Podcast Information:

• Title: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
• Host: John Holmberg
• Co-hosts: Brady Bogan, Bret Vesely, Dick Toledo
• Episode: Best of HMS Podcast - Combined Segments - MLK Monday
• Release Date: January 20, 2025

1. Local Entertainment Highlights [00:00 - 01:06]

The episode kicks off with the hosts promoting upcoming comedy shows in the Valley. John Holmberg and Brady Bogan enthusiastically detail performances at various venues:

• Tempe Improv:
  • Paul Versey: Thursday
  • Beth Stelling: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Website: tempeimprov.com
• Desert Ridge Improv (North):
  • Sarah Weinschenk: Thursday
  • Joe DeRosa: Friday, Saturday
  • Website: desertridgeimprov.com
• Stand Up Live (Downtown):
  • Lil Rel: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Website: standuplive.com

Notable Quote:

"John Holberg here. For the amazing people at the Core Institute, life can throw you a curveball..." [00:28]

2. Car Maintenance Tips [01:06 - 02:03]

Dick Toledo and John Holmberg discuss common car AC issues, spotlighting issues like unpleasant basement-like smells from the system. John advises:

• Annual AC Service: Regular checks to ensure functionality.
• Cabin Air Filter Replacement: Enhances air quality and removes bad odors.

Notable Quote:

"Your car's AC system should be checked and serviced every year. Plus, replacing the cabin air filter helps the air blow strong and takes away any nasty smell." [01:52]

3. Relationship Anecdotes and Humor [02:03 - 15:10]

This segment delves into humorous yet exaggerated relationship woes, primarily focusing on Megan’s odd behaviors and baffling statements.

Key Discussions:

• Nipple Ache from Ice Cream:
  • John Holmberg criticizes a listener's claim that eating ice cream causes nipple pain, asserting there's no physiological connection.
  • The conversation spirals into absurd theories, including the idea of breasts producing ice cream.

Notable Quotes:

"That's just nonsense. None. Otherwise, your nipples will be fat." [04:11] "I'm just looking at it. I don't get it. I don't get anything you're talking about." [04:11]

• Child-Free Zones:
  • The hosts discuss a movement in England to create adult-only residential areas devoid of children, humorously advocating for such zones in Arizona to maintain peace and cleanliness in public spaces.

Notable Quotes:

"We've been doing it since the beginning of man. We pick a group and we discriminate kids." [23:44] "It's our God-given right evidently as human beings to want to find someone to discriminate against." [23:48]

• Weddings:
  • John Holmberg shares amusing stories from recent weddings, including a mishap where a wedding videographer accidentally falls into a planter, disrupting the romantic moment.

Notable Quotes:

"The cameraman smashes the planter with a tree and goes ass over teakettle..." [13:49] "Shake it off. Come on, it's game day. Get up." [14:05]

4. Public Restroom Etiquette [83:00 - 95:12]

A humorous yet critical discussion on the etiquette of using public restrooms, particularly in dining establishments like Dunkin' Donuts.

Key Points:

• Toilet Mishaps:
  • Dick Toledo recounts a severe incident where a Dunkin' Donuts toilet exploded, causing injuries and highlighting poor maintenance practices.
  • The hosts mock the idea of paying for public restrooms to discourage misuse in restaurants.

Notable Quotes:

"No, no, no. I don't even want it near another store. A standalone." [95:10] "Don't poop at the Dunkin'. Everybody's. Always like, shouldn't we be courteous to each other?" [94:50]

5. Spelling Bee with Mike Tyson [100:20 - 122:11]

A standout segment featuring a comedic interaction with Mike Tyson, who hosts a sports-related spelling bee. The conversation is filled with humor, playful insults, and absurd challenges.

Highlights:

• Spelling Challenges:
  • Mike Tyson hosts and challenges listeners to spell complex sports names, often leading to humorous failures.

Notable Quotes:

"How are you doing, player? I think that's my shoe. Oh, sweet Jesus. I hope." [102:08] "Your haircut frames your face nicely." [101:12]

• Character Interactions:
  • The dynamic between John Holmberg, Dick Toledo, Brady Bogan, and Mike Tyson is lively, with frequent banter and mock confrontations.

Notable Quotes:

"You're a white man. I can beat the tar of them. Still. It's those black ones. Put me in the ring with a black, I lose every time." [112:15] "You're good at being average at everything." [112:35]

6. Celebrity and Current Events [122:11 - 146:50]

The podcast transitions to discussions about celebrities, recent marriages, and media news.

Key Topics:

• Buzz Aldrin’s Marriage:
  • Celebrating Buzz Aldrin’s 93rd birthday marriage to 63-year-old Anka Farr, the hosts humorously critique the age disparity.

Notable Quotes:

"He was born in 93. So he was born in 1930 and she was born 30 years later in the 1960s." [136:32] "That's a pretty good one." [137:07]

• Forest Lawn Cemeteries:
  • John Holmberg praises Forest Lawn for its stunning grounds and celebrity graves, noting the exclusivity and beauty of the cemeteries.

Notable Quotes:

"If you've ever gone to Forest Lawn, if you're ever in Burbank... it's stunning." [143:00]

• TV Shows and Movies:
  • Discussions about poorly rated shows like the Velma series and light-hearted critiques of popular media.

Notable Quotes:

"Velma as a standalone... lesbian Velma making her way through other." [139:49] "That's a good one. Hi there. Who's this?" [143:44]

7. Dash towards the End: Closing Remarks and Ads [146:50 - 151:00]

The episode wraps up with final humorous exchanges and promotional segments:

• Promotional Ads:

  • Action Ride Shop: Advertising gear for skiing and mountain biking. [54:26]
  • MMP Guns: Firearms experts offering products and accessories. [121:45]

• Final Banter:

  • The hosts continue their playful jabs and humorous storytelling, maintaining the episode’s comedic tone until the end.

Notable Quotes:

"We don't talk about it. Anyway. Cinderella. A whole new perspective on Cinderella." [145:04] "Don't poop at the Duncan. Everybody's." [142:49]

Conclusion:

This episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness weaves through a tapestry of local entertainment promotions, car maintenance tips, exaggerated relationship humor, public restroom etiquette, engaging segments with Mike Tyson, and light-hearted celebrity gossip. The dynamic between John Holmberg and his co-hosts Brady Bogan, Dick Toledo, and guest Mike Tyson ensures a lively and entertaining experience for listeners, blending humor with relatable anecdotes and sharp commentary.

Final Notable Quote:

"It's out of control now. 98 KUPD, the best of Holmberg's morning sickness is on the air." [111:53]

Stay Connected: Tune in to Holmberg's Morning Sickness on 98 KUPD (97.9 FM) weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Listen live or visit www.98kupd.com for more information.