John Holmberg (born July 26, 1972) is an American

radio personality A radio personality is a person who has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality who hosts a radio show is also known as a radio host (North American English), radio presenter (British English) or radio jockey. Radio personali ...

and host of ''Holmberg's Morning Sickness.'' The morning show is on FM rock radio station 97.9

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, which is part of

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Personal life

Holmberg graduated from Dobson High School in Mesa, Arizona.

Career

Prior to working at KUPD, Holmberg worked for another radio station, KZON 101.5, as an afternoon DJ. In 2001, Holmberg left KZON 101.5 for KUPD and the ''Holmberg's Morning Sickness'' show began. To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the show in 2011, KUPD held a Red, White and UFest concert. In 2011, ''Holmberg's Morning Sickness'' won Best Morning Radio Show by the

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. Holmberg, along with KUPD and the station listeners helped to raise over $13,000 for the Arizona Humane Society to benefit homeless pets. John and KUPD joined forces with Fulton Homes to help shelter dogs find a forever home through the Pick of the Litter Campaign. In 2014, Holmberg and KUPD hosted the inaugural Heat Stroke Open charity golf tournament benefiting the Arizona Humane Society. KUPD and Four Peaks Brewing Co. brewed a craft IPA called Holmberg Bound to benefit the Arizona Humane Society. Holmberg's Morning Sickness is also a podcast which has earned a global chart rating of #612.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Holmberg, John 1972 births Living people American radio personalities People from Mesa, Arizona