Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 114: World Cup Restrictions, Taylor Swift’s Ticket Fiasco, & The Running of the Mink

Kathleen opens the show drinking her favorite beer: a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewing Company in Wisconsin. She celebrates the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar wearing her USA beanie and reviews all of the fun she had during her weekend outside of Minneapolis, meeting Louie Anderson’s sister and gambling on Minnesota’s paper pull tabs. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen shares a throwback video of Queen Dolly singing with her sisters Stella (whom Kathleen loves) and Frieda at Thanksgiving. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Heluva Good Bacon Horseradish Dip and Hidden Valley Ranch Bugles.UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Boris Becker’s prison term, Elizabeth Holmes is finally sentenced for her Theranos scam, Banksy is caught on camera and urges shoplifters to target Guess stores, Nigerian Instagram influencer Hushpuppi is arrested in Dubai, and Jerry Falwell’s “Pool Boy” tells all. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a black-naped pheasant pigeon that hasn’t been sighted for almost 140 years. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the recent sighting of the legendary grizzly bear ”The Boss” in Banff National Park, Taylor Swift breaks the internet during the presale of her 2023 Tour, the sale of Steve Jobs’ used Birkenstock sandals, a chain-smoking grandpa runs a marathon in 3.5 hours, thousands of mink flee their cages during a robbery in Ohio, she reads a list of things that World Cup fans are restricted from doing in Qatar, homeowners find a $137M Caravaggio painting depicting Judith beheading Holofernes, an 11-year-old showcases the highest IQ in history, and the New York Zoo announces the historic birth of twin Asian Elephants.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching The Crown Season 5 on Netflix, and God Forbid on Hulu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 113: Iowa’s Possible Serial Killer, Hating Clowns & The Collapse of FTX’s Crypto Exchange

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Festivus Holiday Ale from Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland. She reviews her weekend in Cleveland, Warren, and Cincinnati OH, stopping by her favorite her bars The Harbor Inn and Mount Adams Bar & Grill, and the fantastic crowds at the shows. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Dolly has received $100M from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, to bolster all her philanthropic initiatives. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Hartville Kitchen Ranch Dressing from Ohio, Cincinnati’s local Grippo’s bbq potato chips, and Cheez-It Buffalo Wing crackers. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Mattress Mack’s historic World Series bet, seven new Banksy murals appear in the Ukraine, the Van Gogh painting “The Sower” is vandalized with pea soup, animal dealer Mimi Erotic surrenders, Gisele buys a Miami mansion directly across from her ex Tom Brady, and Elon changes the Twitter blue checkmark strategy, “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of an ancient Christian monastery off the coast of the UAE.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles detailing the collapse of crypto exchange FTX and the status of founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s $16B fortune questioned, a T-Rex skull is found in South Dakota, Casey Anthony resurfaces in a new Peacock docuseries, Iowa may have a serial killer, John Wayne Gacy’s sinister clown painting sells for thousands at auction, Tyson Foods CFO is arrested for passing out in a stranger’s house while intoxicated, and an extremely rare black Canadian lynx is photographed for the first time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 112: Left-Handed Crazies, Proving Unicorns, & Elon’s Pet Monster

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Nap In The Hammock Cream Ale from Metazoa Brewing Co. in Indianapolis. She shares details of the fun she had over the weekend, eating dinner at the famous St. Elmo’s steakhouse in Indy, and she highly recommends eating their horseradish shrimp cocktail at least once in your lifetime. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Stevie is doing a series of shows with Billy Joel in Fall 2023. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Freddy’s Famous Fry Sauce and Popcorn Indiana movie butter popcorn. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Elon’s purchase of Twitter, 1,500 barges are jammed in the Mississippi River due to low water levels, and the Children flee Twitter for jobs at Meta and Google after Elon buys Twitter. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 2,000 year old Roman road in England, and archaeologists unearth two Viking age swords in Sweden. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles advising that left-handed people are more likely to be mentally ill, a rare blonde wolf is caught on camera in Minnesota, a first-generation iPhone selling for $39K, Shanghai Disneyland is locked down due to a new COVID outbreak, a unicorn fossil found in the Scottish Highlands proves the existence of unicorns, a missing Indonesian grandmother is found inside a 22-foot-long python, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching the second season of The White Lotus on Hulu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 111: Halloween In Salem, Santa Claus’s Grave, & Vanishing Snow Crabs

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Yooper Ale from Michigan’s Upper Hand Brewery, and reviews her weekend in Grand Rapids and Detroit, sampling delicious Founders beer in Grand Rapids and Detroit-style pizza from Buddy’s in Royal Oak. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Dolly’s Imagination Library is expanding to California.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Andy Capp’s Ranch Fries, Friday’s Buffalo Ranch Wing & Dipping Sauce, and Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. Michigan Cherry BBQ potato chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Boris Becker’s prison yoga, an eco-mob throws mashed potatoes on a Monet, the Kroger-Albertson’s grocery merger is challenged by senators, McDonald’s sold-out Adult Happy Meal toys sell for thousands of dollars, and Netflix changes their pricing model (again.)“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of 18th-century coins under a floor being renovated in the UK, and a WWII “Ghost Boat” emerges in California’s drought-ridden Lake Shasta. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about McDonald’s adding Krispy Kreme doughnuts to their menus, Elon Musk changes his staffing plans for Twitter, new Tiger Queen Mimi Erotic runs from the law, the grave of Father Christmas was found under a church in Turkey, describes the Halloween atmosphere in Salem Massachusetts, a woman has 23 forgotten contact lenses removed from her eyes, United Airlines announces that it wants to fly electric planes by the end of 2023, and Alaskan snow crab season is canceled after crab population drops.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “The Watcher” 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 110: Fastest Drive-Thru’s, Van Gogh Soup, & The Worst Year To Be Alive

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Princess Yum Yum Kolsch from Denver Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Colorado, raving about the breakfast burrito at Sam’s No. 3 in Denver and the delicious beer that she sampled in Fort Collins. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Cher just listed her Malibu mansion, and Queen Stevie gave a fantastic concert in Nashville.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Pepper Puffs, Newman’s Own Ranch dressing, and Sam’s No. 3 Garlic Serrano Hot Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Elizabeth Holmes’ trial, fake heiress Anna Delvey’s new life under house-arrest in NYC.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the rare Trojan Roman-era mosaic unearthed in Syria, the remains of a snakey sea creature found in Wyoming, and a Bronze Age village preserved when Vesuvius erupted 2,000 years before Pompeii has been discovered. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about rare red wolves migrating to South Carolina, Tom Brady’s purchase of a professional Pickleball team, oil protesters throw soup at Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,”, Albertsons and Kroger are merging, Disney raises park admission prices, a pair of 19th-century Levi’s found in an abandoned mine shaft has sold for $87K, William Shatner shares his experience traveling to space on Blue Origin (Shatner’s Rocket Man interpretation), Chick-fil-A has the slowest drive-thru, historians have determined that the worst year to be alive was 536, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Aftershock” 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 109: Cheeto Dust, Black Frogs of Chernobyl, & Astrological Signs of Serial Killers

Kathleen opens the show drinking a S’mores With Churchill stout from War Horse Brewing Company in Geneva NY. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Stevie has had to postpone a few concert dates due to a respiratory illness, and Queen Dolly has been funding underprivileged high school’s band uniforms and instruments with zero publicity. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples TastyKake Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, and Wachusett Potato Chips from Massachusetts. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Anna Delvey’s release from ICE custody.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of Decooning’s “Woman-Ochre” in a deceased couple’s home in NYC, and a 6,000 year old skull found in a Taiwanese cave confirms the legend the Indigenous “Negrito” tribe.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about a French art expert who was fired after valuing a Chinese vase 4,000 times less than its sale price, the world’s oldest dog (Pebbles) has died at the age of 22 years, a small Canadian town is the new home of Frito-Lay’s “Cheetle” statue, the SEC is cracking down on celebrities unlawfully promoting crypto, a 10-year-old art prodigy is selling paintings for over $100K, a Viking cruise ship gets stuck on the Mississippi River, Chernobyl black frogs reveal evolution in action, and the top four astrological signs that have the most serial killers.REMEMBERING JUDY TENUTA: Kathleen closes the Pubcast remembering her friend, comedian the “Love Goddess” Judy Tenuta, who passed away from her battle with cancer at age 72. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 108: Finding Nefertiti, Michigan’s Spirit Bear, & Celebrating McDonald’s Adult Happy Meal

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Mich Ultra Seltzer to celebrate her St. Louis Cardinals upcoming World Series run, and Albert Pujols’ home run record. She reviews her birthday weekend in St. Louis where she attended the Cardinal game with her cousins (and made the jumbotron) and got to see Elton John’s final Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Tour. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Stevie has a sold out Fall tour, and shares her sadness about the passing of honorary Queen Loretta Lynn. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples St. Louis’s Imo’s House Italian Salad Dressing, and Cheetos Chili & Cheese Bolitas. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Elizabeth Holmes’ trial and Anna Delvey’s extradition appeal.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, and a new 4K webcam has caught images of the Loch Ness Monster moving in the water. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about the sighting of an extremely rare Spirit Bear in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, McDonald’s is introducing Adult Happy Meals, artist Michael Heizer finishes his “City” piece, and Taco Bell is bringing back a discontinued menu item that fans of the chain can vote on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 107: Alaskan Beach Yetis, The Oldest Egyptian Cheese, & A Scandalous Prince of Wales Emerges

Kathleen opens the show drinking Wiley Vodka from Chemist Spirits in Asheville, NC. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Asheville, including participating in ESPN’s College Game Day for the Tennessee vs Florida football game, having fireplace drinks at the Omni Grove Park Inn, and eating a ton of Carolina vinegar-based bbq at Luella’s. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen announces that Queen Stevie Nicks has released a new song. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Tennessee’s Ridgewood Barbecue sauce, Lester’s Fixins Ranch Soda, and Cheez-It Zesty Cheddar Ranch crackers.UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on the casting of the upcoming Gwen Shamblin movie, and Nostradamus predicted Queen Elizabeth II’s death. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of 2,600 year old Halloumi cheese in Egypt, and the remains of a stone age Roundel structure in the Czech Republic.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about what M&M’s stands for, an Australian man claims that he is the love child of King Charles and Camilla, he COO of Beyond Meat bites off a man’s nose at an Arkansas football game, Yeti coolers are washing up in Alaska, and Kathleen advises why you shouldn’t shower during a thunderstorm. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: “Rentless” on Amazon Prime, and “Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist” on Netflix, and “House of Hammer” on Discovery Plus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 106: Russia’s Dolly Gets Mouthy, Indian Cheetahs, & Patagonia Saves The Earth

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Neato Bandito Mexican Lager from Deep Ellum Brewing Company from Texas. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Texas, sharing her top TexMex stops at El Fenix in Dallas and Matt’s El Rancho in Austin. Kathleen woke up at 5am to watch Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, and shares her own thoughts on the coverage and the monarchy. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Whataburger Buttermilk Ranch and Utz Potato Stix. UPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Meta’s fall from grace, Lake Powell’s upstream water dries up and the Brink’s heist mystery gets crazier.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of an ancient Maya City which halts an ongoing Mexican railroad project, and a Palestinian farmer discovered an ancient mosaic when planting an olive tree. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about Burger King’s brand revival, cheetahs return to India after near extinction, UK anti-monarchy protesters face police crackdown after the Queen’s death, Patagonia gives a $3 billion corp gift to counter climate change, Russia’s “Dolly Parton” protests Putin, what happened to the $2 bills, and after more than 50 years reclusive artist Michael Heizer has reviled his life’s work in the Nevada desert. SEE KATHLEEN LIVE: See Kathleen live > kathleenmadigan.com/tour See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 105: Journey Over Niagara Falls, Mother Teresa’s Ponzi Scheme, & A Polish Vampire Rises

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Niagara Premium Lager from Niagara Falls Brewing Company. She shares details of her weekend in Niagara Falls including her experiences on the Behind The Falls Tour, and her favorite activity: The Hornblower boat ride. She reads the documented encounters of people who have survived going over the Falls, including 7-year-old Roger Woodward’s miraculous survival and Annie Edison Taylor’s journey over the Falls with her cat in a barrel.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Lay’s Chili Cheese Frito chips, Cheez Whiz Original Cheese Dip, and her favorite Canadian snack: Hostess Hickory Sticks. THE QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton has a new Greatest Hits album “Diamonds and Rhinestones” being released Nov. 18thUPDATES: Kathleen gives an update on Mattress Mack’s new sports website, and the Bed Bath & Beyond CFO’s recent suicide. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a rare fossil on Prince Edward Island.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles about the grave of a female vampire discovered in Poland, Burning Man ends with a Thunderdome fight, a Ponzi scheme founder referred to as “Mother Teresa” is arrested in Florida, Britain’s oldest pub is in danger of shuttering its doors forever due to rising energy costs, and a chimp who escaped from a Ukrainian zoo is rescued. SEE KATHLEEN LIVE: See Kathleen live > kathleenmadigan.com/tour See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.