Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 149: Burning Man Collapses, Breakfast Moonshine, & Barbie’s New Adventure Park

Kathleen opens the show drinking a shot of Eggo Nog Sippin Cream from Sugarlands Distilling in Gatlinburg TN. She reviews her holiday weekend in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, visiting the Sevierville Buc-ee’s and tasting moonshine at Ole Smoky Moonshine and Sugarlands Distilling. She went hiking and saw numerous black bears over the course of the weekend, and finished off her trip with an afternoon at Anakeesta. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift struck a solo deal with AMC Theatres for her Eras concert film, and Queen Dolly Parton has a hilarious excuse to turn down tea with Kate Middleton. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples a Buc-ee’s pulled pork sandwich and Buc-ee’s White Cheddar Nug’ees.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the possible cause of the Maui wildfires, a photographer has captured the Loch Ness Monster in the most exciting photos ever, Alex Murdaugh requests a new trial, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a rare 30 million-year-old whale fossil in Alabama, and a 15 million-year-old skull of a sea creature was found on a Maryland beach.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the collapse of Burning Man after torrential rains caused flooding and road closures, Milwaukee’s Jack’s American Pub will pay bar tabs when Aaron Rodgers and the Jets lose this season, the National Zoo pandas are returning to China in December, a record-breaking 800-lb alligator is caught in Mississippi, the Infinite Blue diamond could fetch $37.5M at auction, and Mattel’s first-ever theme park is opening in Arizona in 2024. LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like An Eagle” and Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.”WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video, and “How To Be A Cult Leader” 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 148: Dolly Parton Live, The First Spotless Giraffe, & Barnacles Solve the MH370 Mystery

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Grapefruit Seltzer from Cathead Distillery in Jackson, MS. She raves about her weekend seeing Dolly Parton live in Philadelphia MS, describing her drive into the town square as entering a Hallmark movie. She sampled grilled oysters and shrimp and went on a mini pub crawl of the local breweries. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton performed an AMAZING show in Philadelphia, MS over the weekend in support of her Imagination Library, and Queen Taylor Swift played 4 sold-out shows in Mexico City.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Doritos Sweet & Tangy BBQ chips, and Marie’s Roasted Garlic Aioli dip. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Anna Delvey’s upcoming NYC fashion show, Billy McFarland launches Fyre Fest II, Elon admits that Twitter X will most likely fail, MH370 could be located with the help of barnacles, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of five 2,300-year-old gold coins in Tunisia, and an ancient forest discovered more than 600’ below the surface in a Chinese sinkhole.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the first-ever spotless giraffe born at Bright’s Zoo in East Tennessee, Germany has a mysterious wolfman, Zoom’s CEO has summoned employees back to the office because it’s “really hard” to work over Zoom, the BTK Killer’s daughter is assisting authorities in solving more Kansas murders, Subway has been acquired by Roark Capital (own Jimmy John’s and Arby’s), FEMA officials are staying at luxury hotels in Maui while supporting the Lahaina recovery, wild monkeys have been spotted around Orlando, and Lana Del Rey announces a limited 2023 US Tour.LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of America’s “Tin Man,” and Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me.”WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) 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 147: Tracking Hurriquakes, Capturing Chupacabra, & An Eiffel Tower Hangover

Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Wide Hazy Pale Ale from St. Louis’s 4 Hands Brewery. She announces that the Chicago Cubs have invited her to throw out the 1st pitch at the game before her upcoming show at the Chicago Theater, and reminisces about all of the fun that she and her friends had traveling to Chicago to see Cardinals vs Cubs series as a teenager. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift shut down Long Beach Island over the weekend while attending Jack Antonoff’s wedding rehearsal dinner, and Stevie Nicks made local headlines having her hair done at a local Kansas City salon before her Arrowhead Stadium show. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Terrell’s Syracuse Style potato chips, and Ott’s Ozark Recipe BBQ Sauce (made for Silver Dollar City.)UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Mandy Matney’s forthcoming book “Blood On Their Hands,” MH370 debris is found in Madagascar, and Britney Spears has more marital drama.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a an 1,800-year-old coin at an after-school club in Germany.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on frequent fliers boycotting Southwest’s new boarding change, the “Restaurant of Mistaken Orders” in Japan known for employing dementia patients, a huge backlog of 200 ships are stuck at the entrance of the Panama Canal, two drunk tourists are trapped overnight in the Eiffel Tower, and a man jumps off the top of the Mandarin Oriental in NYC and is split in half.LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of Toto’s “Africa” to Taylor Swift’s “ Karma.”WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.ngSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 146: Tracking JAWS On Cape Cod, Violent Otters, & The Worst US State to Retire In

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Mindbender American Pale Ale from Cape Cod Beer. She reviews her weekend in Cape Cod playing a sold-out show at the Cape Cod Melody Tent, starting her time at the end of the Cape in Provincetown seeing Miss Richfield 1981’s show, and eating lobster rolls at the famous Lobster Pot. She finished her trip with a day at Martha’s Vineyard, visiting the famous Jaws bridge. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift has been deemed a hero to the US Food Bank system, “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Wise UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on WeWork’s plummeting stock and inevitable bankruptcy, a US judge sends FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried to jail over witness tampering, and 100 employees at BetterUp have been laid off while Prince Harry collects his seven-figure “ambassador” salary. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 300K-year-old skull linked to the extinct Denisovan species and a new creature with 20 arms has been found lurking in the Antarctic sea. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about Colorado getting its first Buc-ee’s, Zuckerberg dismisses Elon for avoiding a cage fight, a newly identified pack of endangered gray wolves are roaming in Sierra Nevada, the Milwaukee Brewers could move to another city after the 2023 season, a woman is attached by a vicious river otter in Montana, the number 1 worst US state to retire in, an Appalachian farmer who lives off the grid is looking for a wife, and short-term rentals such as Airbnb Dream are becoming harder to make profitable. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Painkiller” on Netflix, 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 145: The Lucha Libre Serial Killer, Waving Chinese Sun Bears, & the Largest Search for the Loch Ness Monster

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Golden State Cider from Sonoma Cider, sharing what she’s done during her time off at home including kayaking in her Paddle North kayak and making Taylor Swift friendship bracelets for her nieces. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift’s 2023 US Eras Tour has concluded in LA and 2nd Harvest Food Bank has announced that she has donated enough funds to supply 75,000 meals in their Bay Area and Denver metro area food banks. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Melinda’s Pizza Hot Sauce, Pringles Enchilada Adobada, and Crunchmaster Avocado Toast crackers. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the Overstock.com take-over of Bed Bath & Beyond, Oregon ends the statewide ban on self-serve gas, January 6th traitor known as the “Rally Runner” is indicted by Feds, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a winged Medusa mosaic in Spain, Serbian coal miners uncover a Roman ship, and a spectacular Samson mosaic is unearthed in Galilee. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about the largest search for the Loch Ness Monster since the 1970’s, a man thrusts his flag pole through another man’s head at an Oklahoma Sonic Drive-In, a Chinese zoo denies that its Sun Bears are people in costume, the US’s incandescent light bulb ban is going into effect August 1st, the World’s Oldest Man Jose Gomes dies at age 127, a drunk passenger on Delta airlines was served 11 drinks and assaulted a teen, and a mystery buyer just purchased a California ghost town for $22.5M. LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen breaks down the lyrics to Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “Blinded By The Light” by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders” on Netflix, 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 144: Explaining Ghostlighting, Combusting Cacti, & Crowning Buc-ee’s Brisket

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Laughing Guy Lager from Nashville’s Tennessee Brew Works. She reviews her week home in Nashville, eating Nashville hot chicken at Party Fowl and spending a weekend morning at the Nashville Farmer’s Market. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift gifted dozens of Eras tour truck drivers a $100K raise, and Swifties caused record-breaking seismic activity during her Seattle shows.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Snyder’s Nashville Hot Chicken Pieces, and Kraft Mayo Buffalo Style Dressing. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the arrest of the Kansas City Chiefs Chiefsaholic bank robber, Klimt’s “Lady With A Fan” painting auctions for a record price, and Zuckerberg has lost $40B on his metaverse.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of ruins believed to be Nero’s theater near the Vatican.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about Taylor Swift fans applying for jobs at Eras show venues when they couldn’t get tour tickets, Adidas is releasing a 2nd batch of unsold Yeezy sneakers after their breakup with Ye, Ellen Burstyn returns to the Exorcist franchise 50 years after the original film is released, rare Apple sneakers hit the auction block for $50K, Buc-ee’s brisket is awarded a gold medal from Food & Wine magazine, Phoenix’s record heat is killing the cacti, Cleopatra’s tomb is the new luxe expedition for tourists in Egypt, “ghostlighting” is the sadistic new dating trend, the aviation industry is short 32K pilots/ mechanics/ air traffic controllers and airline scheduling will be impacted for 10 years, and Tupac Shakur’s custom ring sells for a record $1M. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “The Exorcist” on Hulu, 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 143: Reopening Tupac’s Murder Case, Taylorgating, & Formula 1 Holds Vegas Hostage

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Cat’s Meow New England IPA from Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in New Hampshire, playing a sold-out show at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom and eating steamers with her friend and opening act, Michael Somerville. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly has released the first single “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You” from her rock album “Rockstar,” Cher broke the internet announcing her “Cherlato” gelato concept, Queen Stevie Nicks is involved in rumors that Fleetwood Mac could reunite with Lindsey Buckingham for one last tour, and Levi’s Stadium bans “Taylorgating” at Queen Taylor Swift’s upcoming concert weekend. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples. Flipz State Fair Churro pretzels and Utz Red Hot Potato Chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on charges against a Missouri man who brought a pitchfork to the Jan. 6th riot, and Tupac’s 1996 murder investigation is further investigated in a Vegas home. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the remains of a Portuguese ship found in the Namibian desert with record gold aboard, and archaeologists have found an ancient “Entrance to the Underworld” under a church in Mexico. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about the development of a $2B American Heartland Theme Park & Resort in Oklahoma, F1 (Formula 1) is holding Vegas hostage with the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix approaching, a man is rescued by a tuna boat after surviving 3 months stranded on the Pacific, a new sweet-tea inspired Alabama beer depicting Governor Kay Ivey as KFC’s Colonel Sanders and singer Lana Del Rey is spotted working as a waitress at an Alabama Waffle House. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Quarterback” on Netflix, 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 142 Bonus: Friendship Bracelets & Fairy Dust: Experiencing Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour In Denver

In this BONUS episode of the Pubcast, Kathleen reviews her weekend in Denver attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Mile High Stadium. She shares her experiences trading friendship bracelets with the Children, drinking a Bud Light Retro Tie Dye Seltzer, running into her friend Mandy Matney in a stadium bar line, and rushing back to her hotel for last-call martinis with her dear friends Bob, Clark, and Paddles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 142: Toasting TayTay’s Eras Tour, Rare Blue Dragons, & Waffle House Lottery Drama

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Philly Standard Punch from Yards Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Denver, attending the Taylor Swift Eras concert with her friends Bob, Clark, and Paddles, and all of the Taylor-themed fun that they had surrounding the event. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that her experience at Queen TayTay’s Eras Tour was so unbelievable, she’s going to produce a bonus Pubcast episode to discuss it. Queen Tanya is still touring this summer, and Queen Dolly Parton has mentioned that she doesn’t want to live on as an AI hologram posthumously. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Beef Wellington Lay’s potato chips from Asia, and Captain Mowatt’s Dirty Mustard sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Elizabeth Holmes’ prison sentence, the FAA has granted a flight certificate for a flying car, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a blue dragon that everyone thought was extinct in Australia, and construction workers discover an “intact” marble head in Rome. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about the capture of the Gilgo Beach serial killer, Elton John played his final show after 50 years of touring, BBC claims to reveal the voice of Banksy in a podcast, Death Valley sees record tourism despite record heat, a record-breaking Burmese python is captured in the Florida Everglades, Richard Simmons breaks his silence on his 75th birthday, Gustav Klimt’s “Lady with a Fan” painting sold for $110M USD in Europe, the price of a first-class US stamp is increasing by 3 cents, and an Alabama Waffle House server wins $10M in the lottery and drama ensues. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS: In business news Kathleen reports that the oldest craft brewery in the US is closing after 127 years. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Lost Girls” on Netflix, 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 141: Self-Serve Gas, Gay Furries, & 1,000 Irish Dolly Partons

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bud Light Crisp Apple Seltzer. She reviews her 4th of July week in Missouri, and her weekend in Atlantic City playing The Borgata, eating a sub from White House Subs, and a giant boat ride along the Boardwalk on the Atlantic with her friends. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has announced new dates in Australia Asia and Europe, and Queen Dolly’s Irish fans set a world record when 1,000 dressed as the singer gathered in Listowel Ireland for a fundraiser. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Ruffles Honey Habanero chips, and Imo’s Sweet n Spicy Wing Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates that ground has broken on a new Ocala FL Buc-ee’s which will be the world’s largest, Anheuser-Busch denies claims that it fired 2 marketing execs responsible for the Dylan Mulvaney campaign and have launched a new “Backyard Grunts” campaign with Travis Kelce, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a giant pizza fresco on a wall in Pompeii, and a man finds a 1930s Duesenberg car worth $1M in an abandoned garage.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about a man who died after trying to drink all 21 cocktails on a menu in Jamaica, a new triangular-headed gecko species discovered in Vietnam, the world’s biggest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, has completed construction in Finland, a Baton Rouge lawyer bought $44K worth of Rally Jello Shots on the final day of the College World Series, another air-breathing predatory snakehead fish is discovered in Missouri, Oregon is ending its 72-year ban on pumping your own gas, and gay Furries initiate a hacking spree in 5 states. NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS: Kathleen reports that Overstock.com is rebranding to Bed Bath & Beyond (online), and United Airlines unveils the real reason behind their recent US flight cancelations. 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.