Podcast Summary: Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Episode: BEST OF HMS PODCASTS - FRIDAY, May 23, 2025
Host/Author: 98KUPD | Hubbard Radio
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Description: A compilation of the most memorable and entertaining moments from "Holmberg's Morning Sickness," Arizona's #1 Morning Radio Show. Hosts John Holmberg, Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo engage listeners with humor, satire, and lively discussions on current events and pop culture.

1. Guadalupe Squares: Political and Celebrity Satire

The episode kicks off with the popular segment "Guadalupe Squares," where the hosts engage in humorous and often irreverent discussions about prominent figures and current events.

• President Biden:

  • Dick Toledo humorously questions Biden’s authenticity:
    "Biden, is that a fake laugh from the teleprompter?" [02:00]
  • The banter continues with mockery of Biden’s behavior:
    "Can't stop laughing. Don't stop laughing." [02:08]

• Donald Trump and Kari Lake:

  • Mo and Dick Toledo debate Trump's legal troubles, predicting his incarceration:
    "Trump's going to jail. That clown's going to the can." [02:12]
  • Kari Lake joins in with aggressive commentary:
    "How dare you put him in jail." [07:23]

• Morgan Freeman's 87th Birthday:

  • The hosts celebrate Morgan Freeman with playful remarks about his age and appearance:
    "Every year I earn a new freckle." [03:37]
    "Still looking good." [03:33]

• The Late Bill Walton:

  • Mo humorously speculates about Bill Walton's afterlife basketball adventures:
    "I'm still working on my own eulogy. I plan to speak more than anyone at my own funeral." [05:43]

2. Shrinking Brady: A Comedic Take on Physical Changes

In this segment, Brady Bogen becomes the centerpiece of a humorous discussion about shrinking, reminiscent of the superhero Ant-Man.

• Brady's Shrinking Predicament:

  • Brady laments his decreasing height with exaggerated panic:
    "I'm shrinking now. I don't." [09:33]
    "Pretty soon I'll be your height." [09:30]

• Host Reactions:

  • Mo and fellow hosts respond with playful concern and jokes about their own heights:
    "We got this. You know where I still got good size, though, right?" [10:08]

3. Pope and Pride Month Parade: Irreverent Humor

The hosts delve into discussions about the upcoming Pride Month Parade, bringing in the Pope and Thom Brennaman for added comedic effect.

• Planning the Parade Coverage:

  • Mo and the hosts mockingly describe their role in the parade:
    "We're gonna have ourselves a little play by play. The Pope and me." [11:00]
    "They're coming, coming from all angles of Arizona." [11:35]

• Carrie Lake's Aggressive Commentary:

  • Carrie Lake delivers heightened, satirical threats related to the parade:
    "I'm gonna bust down the door, bitch. I'm gonna hit him so hard." [26:41]

4. Celebrating Clint Eastwood's 94th Birthday

A lighthearted tribute to Clint Eastwood, blending admiration with humorous observations about his lifestyle.

• Clint Eastwood's Quips:

  • Clint jokes about losing his driver's license:
    "I just took my license away. I can't drive my Gran Torino around anymore." [13:10]

• Hosts' Banter:

  • The hosts engage in playful teasing about Eastwood’s driving habits and appearance:
    "How about that, huh? Beautiful stand." [13:33]

5. Listener Interactions: Andrea and Zach’s Call-In

Interactive segments with listeners Andrea and Zach add a personal touch to the episode, featuring them in the "Guadalupe Squares" game.

• Andrea and Zach Participate:

  • Andrea selects the "Shrinking" square, leading to more comedic exchanges:
    "I have no idea what's going on." [17:13]
    "Pretty soon I'll be shorter than you." [17:49]

• Engaging Dialogue:

  • The hosts and listeners share laughs over height jokes and playful insults:
    "You look like one of your people." [17:58]

6. Historical Trivia: Toothbrush Bristles and More

A brief educational segment infused with humor, challenging listeners with historical trivia questions.

• Toothbrush Trivia:

  • The hosts present a true or false question about the origin of toothbrush bristles:
    "In the year in the 1400s, toothbrushes were made with dog hair bristles." [20:42]
  • Mo humorously debates the answer before revealing the truth:
    "It's actually hog and horse hair." [21:04]

• Vaginal Speculum History:

  • A discussion on the origins of medical instruments with exaggerated historical anecdotes:
    "They split them open with those salad tongs and let it air out." [22:14]

7. Comedy Promotions and Community Highlights

The hosts promote local comedy events and community activities, maintaining an engaging connection with their audience.

• Local Comedy Shows:
  • Promotions for comedians like Leo Gonzalez and venues such as the Improv and Stand Up Live:
    "See comedy sets from Leo Gonzalez and Tempe at the Improv." [14:07]

8. Finale: Political Jabs and Final Banter

The episode wraps up with sharp political satire and the hosts' signature humorous insults directed at political figures.

• Free Trump Movement:

  • Mo and Carrie Lake fervently support Trump with exaggerated slogans:
    "Free Trump. A good guy." [25:54]
    "I'm gonna be rotten all summer long." [26:57]

• Final Exchanges:

  • The hosts and guests exchange rapid-fire insults and satirical remarks:
    "I've got to die." [25:54]
    "I'm DTF all day long if it means getting deep inside that old Q tip called Biden." [26:41]

Notable Quotes:

• "Trump's going to jail. That clown's going to the can." – Mo [02:12]
• "Every year I earn a new freckle." – Morgan Freeman [03:37]
• "I'm shrinking now. I don't." – Brady Bogen [09:33]
• "I'm gonna knock all the prunes out of your body with one move." – Carrie Lake [26:30]
• "Free Trump. A good guy." – Mo [25:54]

Conclusion

This "Best Of" episode of Holmberg's Morning Sickness encapsulates the show's blend of humor, satire, and lively banter. From political jabs and celebrity tributes to interactive listener segments and historical trivia, the hosts deliver an engaging and entertaining experience for their audience. Notable for their irreverent style and quick-witted exchanges, John Holmberg and his team ensure that listeners are both entertained and provoked to think critically about the topics discussed.

Note: This summary excludes advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content sections to focus solely on the engaging discussions and humorous segments that define the show's appeal.