Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 242: Mariah Carey’s Vegas Christmas, Defiant Nuns, & Amazon’s New Driverless Taxis

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Indiana, performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s in Indy. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL, and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass. 
 
TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels, and Lay’s Loaded Nacho chips. 
 
UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s reinvention of Endless Shrimp, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is denied trademarks, The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere, Prince Harry kneels to King Charles, and Coachella’s 2026 lineup has been released.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years.
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt, AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service, Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement, John Daly sets a new PGA record, rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana, Finland is introducing a four-day work week, defiant nuns flee their care home, Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027, Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas, fireflies are disappearing, and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium, patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on Peacock. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan’s latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina, and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub. 

Episode 241: An NFL House Divided, Yard Cats, & 600-lb Super Pigs Invade America ”

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an ArrowRed Lager from KC Bier Company. She reviews her Labor Day at Lake of the Ozarks, and the results of her family Fantasy Football drafts. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (15:57): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is engaged, and Chappell Roan is headlining Lollapalooza 2026. 
 
TASTING MENU (1:59): Kathleen samples Lay’s Cheesy Buffalo Dip Kettle Chips, Planters Buffalo Ranch Nut Duos, and Buffalo Wild Wings Spicy Beer Cheese Party Dip. 
 
UPDATES (26:05): Kathleen shares updates on Britney Spears’ latest manic episode, Cracker Barrel does another branding U-turn, a Russian man dies at Burning Man, and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend files for “Gold Digger” trademark.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:20): Kathleen reveals that a rare jaguar has been spotted on a trail cam in Brazil.
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:28): Kathleen shares articles on $100 caviar chicken nuggets being served at the US Open, more than 200 stolen paintings are recovered from a Nazi descendant’s home in Argentina, Giorgio Armani has passed away at age 91, Vogue has a new US Editor, Vegas brings back $3 beers, Canada’s 600-lb pigs are invading the US, and the world’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Florida.  
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:01): Kathleen reads about St. Carlos Acutis, the Millennial Saint of the Internet. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:55): Kathleen recommends watching “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” on Netflix.
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:20:40): Kathleen reads highlights of a baboon named Jack who handled railway signals in South Africa. 

Episode 240: Fantasy Football Drafts, Radioactive Shrimp, & The Great Cracker Barrel Disaster

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennessee Vol Lager from Yee-Haw Brewing Company. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (12:55): Kathleen shares news announcing that Snoop Dogg is continuing his youth football camps, Colorado State University is starting a class called “Spanish for Swifties,” and Dolly’s musical is being considered for another extension in Nashville. 
 
TASTING MENU (4:05): Kathleen samples Terrapin Ridge Farms Dill Pickle Aioli, Lay’s Frank’s Red Hot Potato Chips, and Pringles Ghost Pepper Ranch chips. 
 
UPDATES (30:23): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s official exit from bankruptcy, Anna Delvey is selling Bunnygate t-shirts, Vegas has announced a new Blake Shelton residency, and Burning Man had an apocalyptic start.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (39:25): Kathleen reveals that a 6 ½ foot long orange nurse shark was caught off the coast of Costa Rica, and first edition copy of The Hobbit has been found while cleaning out a home in Britain. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:35): Kathleen shares articles on Cracker Barrel’s recent logo change, AppleTV is raising their rates, Southwest Airlines has a new policy for excessively overweight people, Disneyland is changing their early entry policy, Chick-Fil-A is implementing a Teen Chaperone policy, Bed Bath & Beyond is boycotting California, Burning Man opens to apocalyptic weather, and Walmart pulls radioactive shrimp from its freezers. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:22): Kathleen reads about St. Agatha, patron saint of jewelers, breast cancer patients, bellfounders and fire. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:25): Kathleen recommends watching “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” on Netflix, “Hostage” on Netflix, and “One Night In Idaho: The College Murders” on Prime Video. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:44): Kathleen reads highlights of Nike’s Phil Knight donating $2B to cancer research, and the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson receives a gift from #BillsMafia. 
 

Episode 239: Frankenstein Rabbits, Misspelled Tattoos, & Massachusetts’ Ban on Happy Hour

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Shark Tracker Light Lager from Cisco Brewers. She reviews her weekend in Cape Cod performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (17:45): Kathleen shares news announcing that Post Malone & Jelly Roll have started the European leg of their tour, and Taylor Swift hinted to many Super Bowl Easter Eggs in her New Heights podcast appearance. 
 
TASTING MENU (3:20): Kathleen samples Smartfood Cheetos Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn, and Chester’s Carolina Style BBQ Fries. 
 
UPDATES (31:35): Kathleen shares updates on Starbucks changes in Korea, Vegas has extended Formula 1 through 2027, Anna Delvey is in more trouble, and the US govt is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:10): Kathleen reveals that one of the rarest coins in American history has been located in NYC. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:45): Kathleen shares articles on Claire’s stores closing, Megadeth is retiring, Jimmy Carter is getting a Forever Stamp, Kodak is filing for bankruptcy, Massachusetts has a ban on Happy Hour lasting 2 decades, Frankenstein rabbits have been seen in over 5 states, a 10-year-old chess prodigy makes history, and Taylor Sheridan launches a massive production studio in Texas. 
 
TOURONS (41:35): Kathleen reports on a tourist in India who was gored by an elephant after attempting a selfie. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:44): Kathleen reads about St. Barbara, patron saint of armorers, architects, and artillery men. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (23:00): Kathleen recommends watching “The Kingdom” on ESPN+, and “Amy Bradley Is Missing” on Netflix. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:19:15): Kathleen reads highlights of the story of Smokey the Bear, and Barry Manilow fulfills a dying wish.  

Episode 238: Taylor Teases Her 12th Era, Ramen Noodles, & UFC Pins A Media Deal

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Thunder Ann Pale Ale from Jackelope Brewing Company. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (10:15): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album called “The Life of a Showgirl,” Snoop had a fun encounter with Dione Warwick, and Chappell Roan has commented on her second album release. 
 
TASTING MENU (1:42): Kathleen samples Blueberry Pie Oreos, and Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Funyuns. 
 
UPDATES (22:35): Kathleen shares updates on Chimp Crazy’s Tonia Haddix’s court sentencing, Netflix backs away from the Harkles, Starbucks is ending its pick-up store format, the Middle East breaks ground on a new Sphere,.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:27): Kathleen reveals that the little spotted kiwi bird reemerges in New Zealand after 50 years.
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:22): Kathleen shares articles on Bill Belichick’s girlfriend linking herself to Taylor Swift, Australia’s beaches have a “cabana crisis,” golf carts have taken over US suburbs, the Presidential Fitness Test is returning, MLB has its first female umpire, it will cost over $1,000 to see all NFL games stream this season, Paramount buys the rights to UFC, Heinz & Smoothie King release a Tomato Ketchup Smoothie, and Texas A&M offers a class on Texas BBQ. 
 
TOURONS (50:35): Kathleen reports on a teen who suffered thermal burns attempting to walk across a Yellowstone geyser. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:14): Kathleen reads about St. Dunstan, patron saint of armorers, locksmiths and jewelers. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (41:05): Kathleen recommends watching “Chimp Crazy” on HBO Max, “SEC Football: Any Given Saturday” on Netflix, 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:18:32): Kathleen reads highlights of Amsterdam undergoing new initiatives to prevent canal cats from drowning. 
 

Episode 237: Bed Bath & Pickleball, Defending White Castle & Backstreet Army Conquers The Sphere

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Atomic Duck American IPA from Able Baker Brewing. She reviews her weekend doing shows at The Venetian in Las Vegas, playing video poker and people watching the Backstreet Army around the Sphere. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (25:18): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks is rescheduling tour dates after fracturing her shoulder, and Jelly Roll participated in WWE’s Summer Slam. 
 
TASTING MENU (1:44): Kathleen samples Olive Garden Creamy Garlic Dressing, Snak Club Tajin Mango Rings, and Heart of the Desert Garlic & Green Chile Pistachios. 
 
UPDATES ( 34:35): Kathleen shares updates on Ghislaine Maxwell has been transferred to Elizabeth Holmes’ Texas prison, Bed Bath & Beyond is back, and Zuckerberg expands is Hawaiian compound by 1,000 acres. 
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (52:20): Kathleen reveals that a Medieval knight’s full skeleton is found under an old ice cream parlor in Poland, and there’s been a breakthrough in the hunt for Hitler’s Amber Room. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:02:25): Kathleen shares articles on the youngest serial killer known in history, Disney and Universal are dethroned as top theme parks in the US, Matt Rife buys the haunted Annabelle doll, Starbucks tells corporate staff in North America to come back to the office, a monkey gang is running a smartphone scam in Bali, La Quinta is rolling out 100% virtual check-in, High Noon Seltzers had a production issue on current inventory, American burger chains are ranked, NYC isn’t the most expensive city to visit, Elon has a controversial tunnel breaking ground in Nashville, 
 
TOURONS (55:55): Kathleen reports on a drunk Wyoming traveler to steals an airport golf cart and takes a destructive joyride, a Yellowstone tourist walked across a forbidden zone in flip-flops, and a tourist shocks onlookers after lifting up an ancient piece of Greek marble. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:42:49): Kathleen reads about St. Florian, the Patron Saint of firefighters and brewers. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (30:22): Kathleen recommends watching “Leanne” on Netflix, and “Trainwreck: Storm Area 51” on Netflix.  
 

Episode 236: More Chimp Crazy, Dorito Dust, & “Hot Priest” Influencers Wanted

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Swarm Golden Ale from Exile Brewing Company. She shares her sentiments over the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, reminiscing how excited she was to see his Blizzard of Oz tour in St. Louis when she was a teenager. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (20:51): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks is re-releasing the Buckingham Nicks album, and Snoop Dogg released a new album.
 
TASTING MENU (3:47): Kathleen samples Town House Everything Pita Chips, and Doritos Twisted Queso chips. 
UPDATES (25:54): Kathleen shares updates on “Chimp Crazy’s” Tonia Haddix recent arrest, the last Sear’s store in the US is closing, and Prince Harry offers his diary to the Royal family.
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:05): Kathleen reveals that a 50,000 year old extinct lion was found in Siberian permafrost, and a 3-year-old boy discovers a $4M 16th century gold pendant in the UK. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:30): Kathleen shares articles on Pope Leo extending his summer vacation, the Vatican is soliciting hot priest influencers to connect with young Catholics, Augusta’s Hooters location is permanently closed, full-time cheetah monitors are being hired in Mozambique, wealthy Telluride residents fight over 14 parking spots, Canada has been named the most loved country in the world, hordes of tarantulas are coming to the Southwest, and Pope Leo extends his vacation.
 
TOURONS (43:02): Kathleen reports on a man in the Philippines attempting to take a selfie in an alligator pond, and a car carrying 5 people runs off the road and into a hot Yellowstone geyser. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:16:25): Kathleen reads about St. Ignatius of Loyola. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (14:35): Kathleen recommends watching documentary “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” on Prime Video, and “Being Evel,” the Evel Knievel documentary on Amazon Prime Video. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:15:15): Kathleen reads highlights of Colorado’s construction of the “world’s largest” wildlife overpass on I-25 between Denver and Colorado Springs. 

Episode 235: McDonald’s Guinness Happy Meal, Rental Grandmas, & A Murderous Haunted Doll

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light for the Farmers. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (13:01): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are teasing a reunion, Dolly Parton attended opening night of her musical previews in Nashville, and Post Malone’s “Posty’s” bar is now open in Nashville. 
 
TASTING MENU (1:45): Kathleen samples Old Bay Seasoned Goldfish and Messi’s Lay’s Argentinian-Style Steak chips. 
 
UPDATES (18:29): Kathleen shares updates on the sale of the Fyre Festival brand on Ebay, Barry Manilow has renewed his Vegas residency through 2026, the Maine paddleboard killer has been arrested, Meghan Markle’s Netflix show “With Love” never broke the top 200 most-watched, Bonnaroo will return for the same weekend in 2026, and Ozzy Osbourne’s final show is the highest-grossing charity concert oof all time. 
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:14): Kathleen reveals that the first-ever dog/fox hybrid has been discovered in Brazil. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:00 ) : Kathleen shares articles on CBS cancelling The Late Show, “Chimp Crazy” handler Tonia Haddix is evading court orders, the Cleveland Browns owners score $600M in taxpayer funds for a new stadium, Astronomer’s Kristin Cabot is related to a Boston Brahmin family, Raggedy Ann doll Annabelle proves claims that she is haunted, fire ants in Texas form “body rafts” to survive the recent flooding conditions, the Savannah Bananas sell out Busch Stadium, TSA unveils the “Families On The Fly” program, and McDonald’s in Ireland rolls out an adult Guinness Happy Meal. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:22:04): Kathleen reads about St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of gout and venereal disease. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (7:44): Kathleen recommends watching Billy Bob Thorton in “Goliath” on Amazon. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:16:19): Kathleen reads highlights of Japan’s new service OK Obaachan where people rent a “grandma” for comfort and emotional support. 

Episode 234: Starbuck's Secret Menu, Nantucket's Chainsaw Massacre, & A $2,500 Martini

INTRO (0024): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hipster Dance Party IPA from East Nashville Brew Works. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (17:04): Kathleen shares news announcing that Cher performed at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show, Dolly sent a lovely video message to Ozzy Ozborne for his final show, Post Malone is expanding his Big Ass Stadium Tour, and Jelly Roll is going to wrestle at SummerSlam 2025. 
 
TASTING MENU (4:44): Kathleen samples Publix Three Cheese Texas Toast Kettle Chips, Zapp’s New Orleans Style Spicy Cajun Pretzel Stix, and Indiana’s Kitchen Cooked Classic Potato Chips. 
 
UPDATES (28:15): Kathleen shares updates on the Backstreet Boys residency at The Sphere, the CEO of Red Lobster announces a new plan for the crawfish boil meal, the world’s first luxury dog cruise will set sail Nov 2025, and the stowaway captured on a flight to Paris is sentenced. 
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (42:24): Kathleen reveals that the world’s rarest bear, the Gobi bear, was found in the Mongolian desert. 
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (50:13) : Kathleen shares articles on the history of pineapples, Starbucks releases its Summer 2025 Secret Menu, Washington DC is planning a new wellness resort, TSA is rolling back the Shoe removal policy, Black Sabbath’s final concert raised $190M for charity, North Korea is pushing for tourism with a new beach resort, the missing Maine paddleboarder might be a victim of a serial killer, a 5-year-old goes on a $3K Amazon shopping spree, cars are catching on fire due to extreme heat in Death Valley, hundreds of Amazon packages arrive at a California woman’s home for over a year, Jane Birkin’s original Hermes bag sells for millions at auction, and a Denver speakeasy adds a $2,500 martini to its menu. 
 
STUPID TOURIST STORIES (46:05): Kathleen reads about a Florida man on meth who commandeered a Key West Conch Train on his birthday. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:22:55): Kathleen reads about Saint Bernard of Menthon, patron saint of mountaineers and hikers. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (23:20): Kathleen recommends watching the Trainwreck series on Netflix, and Billy Bob Thorton in “Goliath” on Amazon. 

Episode 233: A Fantasy Waffle House, Bear Selfies, & the Hamptons’ $400 Melon

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Promenade New England style IPA from Hutton & Smith Brewing Company in Chattanooga, TN. She reviews her Fourth of July week with family in Nashville and is excited to play pickleball with her friend Pinky Tito. 
 
TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”
 
COURT NEWS (20:24): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly has launched Dollywood Radio and has reopened the Blazing Fury roller coaster, and Jelly Roll and Post Malone continue their 2025 Big Ass Stadium summer tour. 
 
TASTING MENU (2:29): Kathleen samples Utz Summer Lemonade potato chips benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and Divinia Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Philly-tini” olives. 
 
UPDATES (21:03): Kathleen shares updates on Paris’ Seine River’s historic reopening, Meghan Markle is forced to issue refunds after another As Ever blunder, the Fyre Fest brand is for sale on Ebay, 
 
HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (56:02): Kathleen reveals that an ancient tomb has been discovered in Spain with the world’s largest collection of beads
 
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:03:13) : Kathleen shares articles on Wimbledon’s efforts to repurpose tennis balls as field mouse homes, the Hamptons is charging $400 for a musk melon, Joey Chestnut wins the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, cult leader “Jesus of Siberia” is sentenced to 12 years on psychological manipulation charges, the Cleveland Browns are getting a new stadium, Purdue researchers search for Amelia Earhart’s plane, TikTok is building a US-version of the app, Bryan Kohberger might have killed more people than inmates on Idaho’s Death Row, and Chuck E. Cheese opens a spin-off arcade for adults. 
 
STUPID TOURIST STORIES (40:55): Kathleen reads about a man mauled to death in Romania while trying to take a selfie with a bear, and 2 British tourists were trampled by an enraged elephant in Zambia. 
 
SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:37:40): Kathleen reads about St. Arnold of Soissons, the most recognized Patron Saint of Beer. 
 
WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (58:03): Kathleen recommends watching the Wimbledon tennis tournament on ESPN, and The Better Sister on Amazon Prime. 
 
FEEL GOOD STORY (1:37:02): Kathleen reads about Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski throwing out the first pitch to his grandson who plays for the Giants.