Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 134: France vs The Champagne of Beers, Austin’s Serial Killer & Remembering Dame Edna

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bull Durham Light Ale from the Bull Durham Brewing Company. She reviews her fun weekend in Durham performing 2 sold-out shows at the Carolina Theatre, and eating her favorite Carolina vinegar-based BBQ at The Original Q Shack. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Tanya Tucker has released a new single “Kindness,” and Record Store Day’s 2023 releases include Queen Dolly’s “Monument Singles Collection” and Stevie’s “Bella Donna Live 1981.” She announces that Taylor Swift will be joining the court. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Carolina Kettle Down East BBQ chips and Mac’s Speed Shop Carolina BBQ Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Taylor Swift’s position on FTX sponsorship, Bud Light’s marketing exec takes a leave of absence, and Meta’s Hunger Games,“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a new Bible chapter containing hidden verses over 1,500 years old. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the passing of her favorite drag queen Dame Edna, alligators have been spotted in West Tennessee, Miller High Life leaves French producers frothing, mystery mounts as Texas cattle turn up dead with tongues removed, Austin could possibly have a serial killer, Celebrity Cruises improperly stored a dead body in a ship’s food cooler, and a Spanish woman spent 500 days alone in a cave alone as part of a scientific study. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS: In business news, Kathleen reports that REI is abandoning its Portland OR location, David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, and Ikea stores are expanding to 17 new US locations. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Waco: The Aftermath” on Showtime, and her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 133: Spotting Croczilla, The Most Expensive Grilled Cheese, & the Rise and Fall of Tupperware

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bud Light from her hometown St. Louis Anheuser Busch Brewery. She reviews her weekend in St. Louis celebrating her cousin’s wedding, hiding from a tornado with friends and family, and eating one of her favorite local foods, Sugarfire Smoke House, for the reception dinner. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen has no Queen news to report this week.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Durkee Famous Sauce, a Hershey’s White Crème Popping Candy bar, and Herr’s Baby Back Rib chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the Texas mystery animal, Fyre Festival 2, and Elizabeth Holmes’ has a date report to prison.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 1,500 year old underground mosaic tunnel in Turkey, and a rare “diamond within a diamond” named “Beating Heart” is unearthed in India. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the infamous “Croczilla” spotted in the Everglades, the world’s most expensive grilled cheese sandwich available at Serendipity 3 in NYC, reviews the 2023 Coachella lineup, the rise and fall of the Tupperware brand, feral donkeys are used to fight off wolves in Colorado, Sour Patch Kids and Skittles could be banned in California, NPR quits Twitter, Montana approves a full ban of TikTok, and reviews the world’s happiest countries for 2023. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Tupperware!“ on Amazon Prime, and her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 132: Canada’s First Dire Wolf, The Lost Colony of Roanoke, & A Mystery Animal Invades South Texas

Kathleen opens the show drinking a No Jacket Required Czech Style Pilsner from the Savannah River Brewing Co. She reviews her week in Augusta at The Masters, sampling her favorite egg salad sandwich on the planet and walking the course at Augusta National. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Queen Stevie has cancelled a few shows due to illness in the band, and Queen Cher is selling her Malibu mansion for $85M. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Masters BBQ Kettle chips, Herr’s Old Bay Potato Chips, and Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch Doritos. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on a recent citing of Scientology leader David Miscavige, the militant turkeys have returned to Massachusetts, Bed Bath & Beyond gets a major cash infusion, Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos are quoted a relocation cost. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of new clues to the Lost Colony of Roanoke mystery, and a dusty painting hidden behind a door turns out to be a Brueghel masterpiece. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on a new Millennial fraudster emerging in Chicago, a mystery animal captured on film in Texas, a new study advises that pink Peeps contain an additive linked to cancer, a cobra is found in a South African airplane cockpit, Foot Locker unveils its new “Lace-Up” corporate concept, a Polish fantasist pretends to be Madeleine McCann, and proof emerges that Dire wolves lived in Canada during the Ice Age. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 131: Celebrating Masters Week, Cracker Barrel Sangria, & Visiting the Holy Toe

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Narragansett Famous Lager from Narragansett Brewing Company in Pawtucket, RI. She reviews all of the fun she had in Boston while in town for sold-out shows, drinking Guinness at The Black Rose to celebrate the Red Sox’ Opening Day, and eating as much clam chowder as possible. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker is part of the 2023 class of musicians being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Cape Cod Waves Jalapeno Ranch chips, New England Marshmallow Fluff, Port City Tasty Ranch Dill Pretzels, and Ah-So Chinese BBQ Sauce.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Ralphie the Demon Dog, Tennessee’s proposed Drag Show ban, Carol Baskin is relocating her Big Cat Rescue to the Ozarks, the Bulgarian Cryptoqueen has resurfaced, and Kansas City Chiefs superfan Chiefsaholic removes his ankle monitor to avoid prosecution. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a long-lost ship in Lake Huron, and brothers discover a priceless Rembrandt under their ping pong table. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on St. Louis’s Holy Toe, the latest Vogue cover model is a 106-yr-old Pilipino tattoo artist, McDonald’s Canada is opening adult-only playgrounds in select restaurant locations, footage of the last remaining red wolves surfaces, Cracker Barrel becomes the latest company to flee Portland, and an ancient beaver species has been discovered by the University of Texas and is named Buc-ee. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and Yellowjackets on Paramount Plus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 130: Wisconsin’s Mythical Hodag, Hunting A Cryptoqueen, & The Duke’s Peacock Ranch Sells

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hodag Beer from Northwoods Brewing Corp. She shares the tale of the Hodag, a mythical creature prominent in early Paul Bunyan stories, and then reviews her weekend in Milwaukee and Wausau which included sold-out shows at The Pabst and The Grand, touring the Pabst Mansion, and eating brats at the Milwaukee Brat House. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Queen Dolly’s new duet with Miley Cyrus, “Rainbowland” has been temporarily removed from Waukesha’s First grade curriculum because they find the message of acceptance “too controversial.” “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Old Dutch Spicy Dill Pickle chips, Wisconsin’s Silver Springs Horseradish Sauce, and Flip Whip Creamy Ranch.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Ralphie the Demon dog and his new Instagram account, Mattress Mac’s 2023 Astros World Series bet, Planet Fitness attempts to assume retail space from Bed Bath & Beyond,“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 400-year-old painting behind a renovated UK kitchen wall, and a 17th Century gold ring worth $12K is discovered by a teacher in his garden. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the pending sale of John Wayne’s Peacock Ranch in California, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey sends Educational funds to a water park project, Tiger King Joe Exotic has announced that he’s running for President, California moves forward with plans for a LA to Vegas high-speed train, missing cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova found alive, we find out what happened to Quiznos, and a previously unknown Pollock painting worth $45M is discovered in a raid.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and listening to The Missing Crypto Queen podcast from BBC Sounds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 129: Loch Ness’s Two Monsters, Elvis’s Graceland, & More MH370 Theories

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Standard Prairie Ale from Prairie Artisan Ales in Oklahoma and Elvis Whiskey from Memphis. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Red Bank NJ and Huntington NY, and then her St., Patrick’s Day weekend playing a show in Memphis at Graceland. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Queen Tanya Tucker rejected Elvis Presley’s advances in her teens because her father wouldn’t allow them to date. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Central BBQ Spicy Vinegar Sauce, and No Man’s Land beef jerky.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Elon Musk’s new Snailbrook development outside of Austin, and Virginia has been awarded its state’s first Buc-ee’s.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of Odin of Valhalla’s gold swastika medallion in Denmark, and a hiker finds a hoard of Roman coins in the Swiss Alps. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Hidden Valley Ranch-flavored ice cream coming to Walmart, the “Downton Abbey” castle halts weddings due to Brexit, a wild cat was found in Cincinnati with cocaine in its system, a 5,000-mile-wide blob of tourist-killing seaweed is headed for Florida, Tuesday Morning is closing half of its stores after an initial bankruptcy filing, the reasons for the decline in popularity of The Gap, Buffalo Wild Wings are sued over boneless wings, and an Irish hunter believes there are two monsters in Loch Ness.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and Elvis’s ’68 Comback Special on YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 128: Mardi Gras Zulu Coconuts, Cocaine Hippos, & The Hotel That Beanie Babies Emptied

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Beignet Au Lait Blonde Ale from Faubourg Brewing Company in New Orleans. She reviews her fun weekend in New Orleans, touring St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, buying art in Jackson Square, eating gumbo at the Oceana Grill, and a sold-out show at the Joy Theater. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares Mardi Gras beads with the Court, and advises that Queen Tanya Tucker helped Wynonna close The Judd’s final weekend of touring. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Zapp’s Evil Eye kettle chips, Elmer’s New Orleans CheeWees, and Swamp Dragon Bourbon Hot Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Pablo Escobar’s cocaine hippos, and Ralphie the Jerk Frenchie’s training progress.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a new Moai statue on Easter Island, a rare Jurassic-era bug is found at an Arkansas Walmart, mysterious 60-foot dragon bones are uncovered in China, and an 1869 shipwreck is found in Lake Superior. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the history of New Orleans’ Krewe of Zulu and their lucky Mardi Gras coconuts, the last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd dies at age 71, a new report finds that only 50% of murders are solved., Prince Harry broadcasts a live session with a trauma expert, the governor of Tennessee signs a historic bill restricting drag shows, Adidas has $500M worth of Kanye sneakers and no good options, and the Beanie Baby founder is holding a legendary California hotel “hostage.” WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 127: Celebrating Girl Scout Cookie Season, The Mexican President’s Elf, & Winding Down Party City

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Captain Fatty’s Beach Beer Lager from Captain Fatty’s Brewery in California. She reviews her weekend in LA, sharing the details of being on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Hollywood, and a few super fun podcasts. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares that Queen Tanya’s documentary “The Return of Tanya Tucker” is fantastic.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples a homemade loaf of Tom Papa’s bread (given to her when she recorded an episode of his podcast “Breaking Bread With Tom Papa”), a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie, and Kelly’s Classic BBQ-flavored Rob’s Backstage Popcorn. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Elizabeth Holmes’ new baby, Sam Bankman-Fried’s issues over unclaimed political donations, and more than 800 big box retail stores like Party City are set to close in 2023. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the SS Pacific found with $5M in treasure, and the Mexican President posted a photo on social media of what he said appeared to be a mythological woodland spirit “aluxe” similar to an elf. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Tom Brady’s decision to attempt stand-up comedy, celebrates the return of Girl Scout Cookie season, Yoko Ono is leaving NYC after 50 years, LIV Golf’s tv debut was a ratings disaster, Joe Exotic’s abandoned Tiger King house is explored by The Urban Explorer and Carol Baskins’ missing husband holds clues associated to Costa Rica, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and under no circumstances should you watch “The Strays” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 126: Mardi Gras Gumbo, Hunting Bigfoot, & Saving Ralphie The Fire-Breathing Demon Dog

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sneaky Goat Maibock from Little Harpeth Brewery. She reviews her Saturday night show at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, thanking an amazing crowd and her friend Dusty Slay for opening the show. She shares the history of the Ryman. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares that Queen Dolly has released a duet of “Jolene” accompanied by her friend Olivia Newton-John, Tanya Tucker finished the last weekend of the Judd’s Tour, and Stevie Nicks has announced more solo tour dates in 2023. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Frank’s RedHot Nashville Hot Wing Sauce, White Castle Cheeseburger Castle Bites, and Peeps Pepsi. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on David Miscaviage officially being served.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 1908 “Strap Tank” Harley Davidson in a Wisconsin barn.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the Wienermobile’s catalytic converter being stolen in Vegas, the Chicago Bears closing on a suburban property that will be home to their new stadium, thieves attempt to lift away a 10-ton Pharaonic statue with a crane, Missouri lawmakers vote against banning children from carrying guns in public, the world’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible goes to auction, a Japanese firm is determined to keep a “Nazi-tainted” Van Gogh, and a “fire-breathing demon” dog named Ralphie is returned numerous times to a Niagara shelter. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 125: Chinese Mystery Balloons, New Health Benefits of Beer, & Retiring The Prince of Darkness

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rock’N Vodka bloody Mary, her favorite elite vodka from her friend Daxx Nielsen. She celebrates the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII win, this past weekend, and shares her plans for next year’s Fantasy Football draft. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen has no Queen news, but assumes that the queens enjoyed a wonderful Super Bowl LVII weekend watching the game and Queen Dolly and Queen Tanya probably served the best party food. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Snyder’s Jalapeno Ranch Twist pretzels, Chick-fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch dressing, and Cookie Dough Twix. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the collapse of wholesale egg prices, Bed Bath & Beyond has a new bankruptcy strategy, and Fyre Fest criminal Billy McFarland is now asking $1,800/hour for consulting work. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a gold necklace linked to Henry VIII, and Egyptian archaeologists uncover the Roman-era city of Luxor. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on a Dutch seismologist who predicted the recent Turkish earthquake 3 days before it happened, woodpeckers stashed 700 pounds of acorns in the wall of a California home, the 26 craziest things Ozzy Osborne did, the funding behind the “He Gets Us” tv ads, new positive health news for people who drink 2 glasses of beer or wine per day, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman defends the Saudis after the killing of US journalist Khaashoggi, and a dog who was lost for 36 hours rang its former animal shelter’s doorbell. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Jann Season 3” on Roku.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.