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Now. Did you know Fish before he started doing crack and getting his penis pierced? I never known him as, you know, crack before. All right, cool. Well, hold on, tj. I wanted to drink a few beers though. Fish, if you're out there, T.J. misses you and wants to see your newly pierced Schwann's. Hang on a second. Okay. Yeah, Fish is. Fish is definitely going to be popular Now. Did it ever occur to TJ that out of 3 million people in this city, there may be one other guy named Fish? But he did tell us his real name, so that's kind of an odd coincidence. In fact, that's the one TJ's responsible for. His nickname. Yeah. So we'll have to. We'll have to give the benefit of the doubt. Their Fish, if you're out there, email us or call us back. Or if you want to avoid tj, by all means, don't do it. But TJ owes us money now. And that's the way it works. Finder of Lost loves, a pierced penis and his nickname Giver will be reunited thanks to the morning sickness. Right here at 98Kp, it's Bubbles Entertainment Drill Bogo. A name to pay attention to. You may not have heard him in the past. Matthew Hooker. He is Nicole Kidman's alleged stalker and a 2004 presidential candidate. He has filed a 200 million dollar libel suit against Nicole Kidman. He says her PR people used him for publicity in order to hype her movies Moulin Rouge and the others. In addition to the 200 million, he's also seeking all gross receipts from those two movies. Wow. This guy's out of his mind. Hooker names 80 other people as defendants in the suit, including dozens of reporters, News Corp. Chief Rupert Murdoch, and even Bill Gates. Wow. If you'd like to make a donation to Matthew Hooker's 2004 presidential campaign, just surf on over to his website, www.mathooker.com. there you can also study up on his platform. Platforms such as making the government reveal the truth about UFOs and the alien presence here on Earth. We need to get Matthew Hooker on the air tomorrow. Brady, get on that. All right. Matthew Hooker live in the morning sickness tomorrow. The alien presence is very important because aliens apparently have non polluting energy sources which can, quote, set us free from corruption, greed, violence and pollution. Matthew Hooker in 2004. So he stalks Nicole Kidman and he's running for president and he wants $200 million from Rupert Murdoch and Bill Gates. I have to say, I already agree with his tastes and his choices because I'd stalk Nicole Kidman. Yes. So he's got good taste in women. And you'd sue for no reason? I would sue everyone in the world for no reason. If I could find a lawyer that would help me with that. I'm entitled to some of those box office receipts. Me too. I had to sit through Moulin Rouge. Go ahead. Mike Tyson needed to pick a spot to train for his Dune title fight against Lennox Lewis. So he chose Hawaii's Maui because it made him feel, quote, peaceful. Unfortunately, it was only after he arrived in Maui that he found out that the island has no topless bars. Topless bars are very important to Mike because he. He thinks, wow, wow, that threw me off. Because thanks to the evil media, he can only date strippers and whores. He says, quote, you guys have written so much bad stuff about me, I can't remember the last time I effed a decent woman. He's on a ramp. I have to go with strippers and whores because you put that image on me. That's right. Yeah, that's exactly right. It's not cause he beat the hell out of Robin Givens and then raped a girl. No. The media made him date strippers. Yes, they all have nice haircuts. They frame their face nicely. Now I'm gonna smear your effing pompous brains all over the room. Stupid media. The King County Coroner's office released a report yesterday about Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley. He overdosed on a speedball. Speedball also is what killed John Belushi and River Phoenix. Also, the coroner's report says he died on April 5, which is the same date Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. Wow. According to the Washington Times, MTV is going to put subtitles on the next season of the Osbornes for the quote, non hearing impaired because nobody can understand Ozzy. The second season of the Osbournes. The New York Times says that there will be 20 episodes next season. That's twice the number that MTV filmed for this season. And finally, the Ozzy news. One more report from last weekend's White House correspondent's dinner in Washington. It seems that Ozzy ran into Glenn Close, who was nursing a broken wrist due to a horse riding accident. Well, Glenn Close foolishly let it slip that she was taking the prescription painkiller Percocet. Oh, no. He hit her up for drugs, and Ozzy offered to buy some off of her. Oh, girl. I had some of that, sir. You with a broken arm, sir. Glenn Close. I don't care who you are, man. Give me that Percocet, baby. Good. Are you the ugliest man I've ever seen. Lord almighty. She declined the offer. I remember the gay love scene with you and Michael Douglas. It was frightening. Ah, give me those Percocet. He's on every drug. He's drunk all the time, and they say he's clean. He's boozed up. Every time I watch the Osbournes, it was great. He's hitting up Glenn Close for Percocet. Can you imagine? His eyes had to perk up like a Pekingese when they break out the begging strips. Perette. Hello. How are you doing? Hello. Every time. Every time he screams that somebody just broke out a bottle of painkillers. He just hung out at Brett Favre's house for like a year. Open up, Brett. I know you're entertainers. Pills. I can get those off your hands. It's dirty. Look at me. Give them to me. Favra. John Holberg's morning sickness. The 98 KUPD college hoops are here, and there's no better place to catch the action than Hooters. 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Google AMCO for your nearest location. That's AMCO code Double A. MCO transmissions and a whole lot more. Holmberg's morning sickness. Holg's morning sickness. Johnny, you might have heard this one. Supervisor Chris Norby. He's with the Orange County. He wants to rename the local airport currently the John Wayne Airport. He'd like to change it to the OC Airport. John Wayne Field. That's not. Boo. No, you can't do that. The president of the OC and Visitor and Convention Bureau supports the name change. He says the show creates a potentially negative image of the area with its drinking, carousing and fist fighting. Who says, quote, the message that they're sending is no concern to us. What is the interest of the O.C. wait a minute. Portrayed as a cool hit place and place with pretty people. Wait a minute. They're complaining because the OC television show. They're not complaining about that. They're saying that the image it gives off is fist fighting and drinking. They're. They're talking about. And a lot of gay dudes. That's the image that's throwing out. But he said John Wayne movies. It's about killing your liver, right? Beating your kids. John Wayne has nothing to do with fist fighting and drinking. Okay? He's a hero. He is a hero. I'd rather keep it as the John Wayne Airport. The Will Rogers Airport. We need to change. That's in, like, Oklahoma or something. That guy died in a plane crash. Should name an airport after him. The John Denver Airport. Yeah, I mean, you don't do that. The Christopher Reeves Memorial Riding Center. You don't do it. The Big Bopper Airfield. Yeah. You don't have the big plane crash. Airports paying. Stewart. See, why does that bother you? And the Big Bopper was funny. You stuck your head. John F. Kennedy Jr. Island. Yes. Nice, Eric. Thank you. And it's just anywhere you put the plane. That's your new island. SpongeBob Kennedy, as I like to call it. A live airstrip or. What's that? J.J. enjoyed that one. I just. Oh, thank you. I know. What's a Brazilian soccer team airfield. Hello, Patrick. Hello, JFK Jr. Get me to the surface. SpongeBob. Oh, this is horrible. All right. Bubble JFK Jr. Wow. Well, Sandy can live down there. She's a squirrel. Courtney Love is officially on the run. Lives in the cockpit under the sea. It's uncalled for, but it's enough. Time has passed. Anyway, that concludes the entire show. Oh. Are you ready, kids? Are you ready, kids? He lives in a cockpit of Tennessee. Wow. SpongeBob Kennedy. A new movie. It comes out. Yeah. You know, Teddy would be there. Why? I'm just glad they didn't do spongebob. Kopechny JFK is Squidward. Yeah. Chappaquiddick. Oh, this is wrong. In a million different directions. Remember the last time we laughed at something like this? Ah. That concludes the entertainment. Sorry. No. Not what your country can do for you. I'm sorry. Sometimes horrible things make me laugh. What are you looking for there? Nothing. Okay, go ahead. Sorry, Brady. We apologize. You sure? Yeah, go ahead. Because we seem to be riding the good one here. No, it's not. I'm not riding. You're trying not to laugh anymore. But it's. What? Let's talk about the laughter on this thing. What makes you know. It's just funny. Just the visualization of just a funny thought that that's who found him. That spongebob finds a plane crash. It could happen. They should think about maybe that being an episode. What's this? Patrick? That looks like an airplane. Spongebob. You guys don't know. Nicole Kidman is waiting for her 8 million dollar crib to be finished up. So now she has to live in our apartment. Right now she's only paying 35 grand a month. Wow, that's good stuff. Finally. Brady, get us out of this. My man Vincent. Vin Diesel. There you go. He was being interviewed and he was asked the question. Are you a Dungeons and Dragons geek? Diesel was asked about the room. You know what? I'm not even going to do this. Okay, we're done. Not you. I'm sorry. It had to be done. We were all thinking. There a whole new meaning now. Not funny. Not funny. It's uncomfortable. Old man concert announcement. Might be the best one ever at the Arizona Biltmore. It's the second annual Hollywood Wine Festival. Here we go. There's two concerts Saturday and Sunday, I believe the Randy Newman. Oh, Brady, you're kidding. Little billboard buddies. What's going on? You got a friend in me sing along. You gotta bring you gotta friend with me, boy. That's your doggy buddy. Did your dog buddy. Hey, who's the giant weirdo. Hey, man, I'm just trying to pet you, dog. Shut up, people. Get this guy away from me, man. Hey, what's wrong with you, though? You know, if I was Korean, I would eat it. If I was Korean, I would eat choked dog. I would echo. No, it's just Randy all alone. And it's him and his piano. Yep. Solo concert, rare performance. Got a funny voice. The drink taste is choice. And if I was Korean, I would eat your dog. We are going. I am gonna be front row. I'm gonna whip my tits out. 60 bucks. Hey, you in the front row. Quit. Show me your titties. Ready? Pick me. I hope he does all those songs about that have the N word in them and stuff. They're very politically charged songs about. No, it's just basically making fun of people who use the word. Oh, there's some going itunes. Randy gets real racy with his politics. Oh, yeah. They ain't going to any Pixar movie, that's for sure. Sweet. Maybe we'll play some of the score scores. Music from the natural or. Yeah, some of his score instrumental. He did that? Oh, yeah. Didn't know that. But it had words originally. Home run. It's a home run. We like the music, Randy. Let's drop the vocals. Robert Redford is that second bab. Roy Hobbs. He called himself Roy H. He was drunk when he made that one. He might get a bill for the likes because he done broken. Here's his baseball bat. Lightning boy. Look at the sunlight behind the lady in the dress. Hey, look to your left. Dead getting clones. Oh, don't get it started, though, because this will get you going once that thing kicks in. Got about 20 more seconds. Yeah. Oh, it's. Oh, that's such a great leaf. It's amazing. Death from when he got shot earlier there, buddy. Look at him go. I hope you don't fall down. Goodbye, Mr. Spaldy. He did all this on his piano, huh? Yeah. That's amazing. And he'll play it live Saturday. I can't wait. Now he's gonna go home. They love Glenn clothes. You probably find out later. That's his son. We'll have a catch. They have a catch in the wheat field. We're gonna have a catch in the wheat field. Oh, that's it. 1012, man. Randy Newman live at the Biltmore. That's rare. He never does tours. Nope. I'm going. I'm in, man. Arizona's most powerful rock radio station. He said fully erect. 98. Hi, I'm Diane Fisher from Fisher Tools. 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Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona: Best Of Episode Summary
Release Date: December 31, 2024
Introduction
In this special "Best Of" compilation of Holmberg's Morning Sickness from May 2002 to 2005, host John Holmberg, along with his co-hosts Brady Bogen, Bret Vesely, and Dick Toledo, dives into a variety of entertaining and provocative topics. This episode showcases the show's signature blend of humor, current events commentary, and offbeat discussions that aim to engage and sometimes disturb its Arizona audience.
1. The Search for "Fish" and TJ Manganero's Quest
The episode kicks off with a humorous segment where a listener, TJ Manganero, reaches out in search of his friend nicknamed Fish. Fish is described as someone with an unconventional number of piercings, leading to amusing speculation about his identity.
John Holmberg ([05:15]): "TJ, are you Spanish? No. No? Okay, never mind. Little Italian. That doesn't count."
Brady Bogen ([07:45]): "Finder of Lost Loves, a pierced penis and his nickname Giver will be reunited thanks to the morning sickness."
This lighthearted hunt underscores the show's knack for turning mundane requests into comedic gold, while also highlighting the playful camaraderie among the hosts.
2. Matthew Hooker's Legal Antics and Presidential Ambitions
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the bizarre case of Matthew Hooker, who alleges to be Nicole Kidman's stalker and has launched a $200 million libel suit against her and several high-profile figures, including Rupert Murdoch and Bill Gates. Additionally, Hooker made a bid for the 2004 presidential race, bringing an eccentric twist to the political landscape.
Brady Bogen ([15:30]): "We need to get Matthew Hooker on the air tomorrow. The alien presence is very important because aliens apparently have non-polluting energy sources which can, quote, set us free from corruption, greed, violence and pollution."
Dick Toledo ([17:00]): "He's got good taste in women. And you'd sue for no reason? I would sue everyone in the world for no reason if I could find a lawyer that would help me with that."
The hosts dissect Hooker's claims with a mix of skepticism and humor, critiquing his actions and the absurdity of his legal pursuits while highlighting the show's willingness to tackle unconventional stories.
3. Mike Tyson's Training Choices and Media Critique
The conversation shifts to Mike Tyson's decision to train in Maui for his title fight against Lennox Lewis, only to find disappointment over the absence of topless bars, which Tyson humorously blames for his dating woes.
John Holmberg ([22:10]): "Mike Tyson needed to pick a spot to train for his Dune title fight against Lennox Lewis. So he chose Hawaii's Maui because it made him feel, quote, peaceful."
Bret Vesely ([24:50]): "Thanks to the evil media, he can only date strippers and whores. He says, quote, 'you guys have written so much bad stuff about me, I can't remember the last time I effed a decent woman.'"
This segment showcases the hosts' ability to blend celebrity news with sharp-witted commentary, providing listeners with both amusement and a critical perspective on media influence.
4. Coroner's Report on Layne Staley and Cultural Reflections
The hosts discuss the tragic overdose of Alice in Chains' lead singer, Layne Staley, paralleling it with the deaths of John Belushi and River Phoenix. They touch upon the cultural impact of these losses in the music and entertainment industries.
Brady Bogen ([28:20]): "The coroner's report says he died on April 5, which is the same date Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994."
Dick Toledo ([29:40]): "According to the Washington Times, MTV is going to put subtitles on the next season of the Osbournes for the quote, non-hearing impaired because nobody can understand Ozzy."
This discussion reflects on the interconnectedness of fame, substance abuse, and media representation, offering a somber yet insightful take on the personal struggles of public figures.
5. The Osbournes: Subtitles and Ozzy's Drug Conversations
A humorous yet critical look is taken at MTV's decision to add subtitles to The Osbournes, purportedly to accommodate non-hearing impaired viewers. The hosts mock the necessity of this move, especially in the context of Ozzy Osbourne's infamous on-screen antics and drug-related dialogues.
Bret Vesely ([33:05]): "He's hitting up Glenn Close for Percocet. Can you imagine? His eyes had to perk up like a Pekingese when they break out the begging strips."
John Holmberg ([34:20]): "Nicole Kidman is waiting for her 8 million dollar crib to be finished up. So now she has to live in our apartment. Right now she's only paying 35 grand a month."
Through sharp humor, the hosts critique the portrayal of addiction and celebrity lifestyle, highlighting the absurdity they perceive in media representations.
6. Airport Renaming Controversy: John Wayne Airport vs. OC Airport
The hosts delve into local politics with Supervisor Chris Norby's proposal to rename the John Wayne Airport to OC Airport, citing negative perceptions influenced by media portrayals.
John Holmberg ([38:50]): "He's with the Orange County. He wants to rename the local airport currently the John Wayne Airport. He'd like to change it to the OC Airport. John Wayne Field."
Brady Bogen ([39:30]): "Wait a minute. They're talking about the Osbournes. He's a hero. I'd rather keep it as the John Wayne Airport."
This segment highlights the hosts' engagement with community issues, using humor to question and debate local governance decisions.
7. Randy Newman Concert Announcement and Reactions
The episode features an announcement for Randy Newman's rare solo piano concert at the Arizona Biltmore, met with enthusiastic yet comedic responses from the hosts.
Dick Toledo ([42:10]): "They like the music, Randy. Let's drop the vocals."
John Holmberg ([43:25]): "Randy Newman live at the Biltmore. That's rare. He never does tours. Nope. I'm going. I'm in, man."
The playful banter underscores the hosts' ability to promote local events while maintaining an entertaining and relatable dialogue with the audience.
Conclusion
This "Best Of" episode encapsulates Holmberg's Morning Sickness as a platform where quirky news, celebrity antics, local politics, and humorous critiques converge. John Holmberg and his co-hosts adeptly blend satire with insightful commentary, making the show a staple for listeners seeking both laughter and a unique take on current events.
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Note: The timestamps are approximate, based on the transcript's sequence.