Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 24: Sweet N Low Suicide, Dire Wolves, & Staples vs Office Depot

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Michelob Ultra out of her favorite Ole Smoky Moonshine pint glass. She talks about sampling moonshine on the border of a dry county, and her shock in finding out too late that Disneyland doesn’t serve alcohol when she took her young nephews for a day at the park.“BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen extends her tasting of last week’s Cheetos Bold n Cheesy Mac n Cheese by making and sampling a Cheetos Mac n Cheese Jalapeno Cup, which she likes the “kick” of the flavor and would recommend to listeners. She then samples the new Ruffles potato chips flavor Ruffles Double Crunch Hot Wings, which she rates “delicious” but doesn’t taste the “hot wing” flavor.STELLA PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a tweet from Stella Parton denouncing code & bots, and proving without effort that she IS cool as well as tough as hell. Kathleen loves Stella’s Twitter feed, and recommends that her Termite listeners follow it.SOCIAL MEDIA & QANON: As a follow up to Episode 23, Kathleen provides an overview of the insurrection at the US Capitol building on January 6th, 2021 (Kathleen’s refers to the event as “Honky Kong”) and social media’s role in organizing that event. She reads a few social media posts from QAnon followers and muses over the absurdity of some of their beliefs including use of a secret morse code style “Q Code” that allows Trump to communicate with followers, and claiming their own “Great Awakening.” Kathleen then scoffs at an interview that Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg gave immediately after the Capitol riots where Sandberg maintained that the riot was “largely” not organized on the Facebook platform. Kathleen then shares a memory of marching at a protest in DC with her parents and Susan Sarandon. DOLLY PARTON STATUE AT TN CAPITOL: Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle has introduced a bill that will honor Dolly Parton with a statue at the state Capitol, as lawmakers move forward with replacing Confederate statues around numerous publicly funded buildings. Dolly will be recognized for her incredible contributions to the state of Tennessee, from her multiple philanthropic efforts to her decades of writing and performing music that redefined Nashville and East Tennessee where the Parton family hails from. GENERAL MOTORS UNVEILS FLYING CAR CONCEPT: Kathleen is thrilled to read a recent article announcing General Motor’s development of a flying Cadillac. GM’s flying Cadillac is designed to hold one passenger and travel roughly 56 mph between rooftops and other urban destinations. ELIZABETH HOLMES EVIDENCE TAMPERING: As a follow up to Episode 13, prosecutors managing the case against entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes and her now defunct company Theranos have subpoenaed an internal Theranos database they say proved executives knew the famous blood test product was a sham. A new court filing has disclosed that the database was promptly destroyed when requested by the courts, which will make a conviction of Holmes much more difficult. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the segment Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Kentucky beware of black bears, and in Louisiana watch out for insects “the size of a drone,” as Kathleen states. She then tells listeners to watch a YouYube video of rattlesnakes that have overtaken a crawlspace in Texas.SIEGFRIED PASSES: Kathleen reads the news that legendary Vegas performer Siegfried Fischbacher, one-half of the famous magician duo Siegfried & Roy, passed away at the age of 81 from pancreatic cancer. She tells the story of seeing their stage show for the first time while she was playing in Vegas, and also of the crowd reaction the night that Roy was mauled by one of the tigers onstage. SWEET’N LOW SUICIDE: Kathleen reads a shocking article about the suicide of Donald Tober, CEO and founder of Sweet’N Low artificial sweetener. Tober suffered from Parkinsons Disease, and leapt to his death at the age of 89. Kathleen provides the history behind Sweet’N Low’s name and iconic pink packets. STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLY DOMINATION: In alignment with Kathleen’s hatred of having to shop for office supplies for the Pubcast, she provides an update that Staples is trying to buy Office Depot again. Staples recently offered to buy Office Depot for $2.1 billion, in an attempt to consolidate the office-products space and better compete against online retailers. Kathleen describes her past depressing trips to BOTH stores to purchase printer ink, and now purchases online. As a result, she is now being stalked via email by Ink Pixie ☺WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch “Some Kind Of Heaven,” the Netflix documentary about the Florida-based retirement community “The Villages.” Kathleen is fascinated by the methodology behind this community, and outlines her awe of it in her bit “The Villages” from her Netflix special “Bothering Jesus.”MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen tells the mystery of the Dire Wolf, the creature made famous by Game of Thrones. The prehistoric wolf, which prowled the Americas over 11 millennia ago, has been proven by a group of international scientists to be a distinctly different species from any other dog or wolf.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 23: Flying Cars, My Parent’s Vaccine Hunt, and the 3-Hour Revolution

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bloody Mary and providing her overview of the first week of 2021, stating that she thinks the events this week haven’t improved the outlook of the new year. Kathleen recommends liquor and snacks to get everyone through the insanity carrying over from 2020, including the 3-hour revolution on the US Capitol, and another missing airplane. Those familiar with Kathleen’s comedy know of her obsession with missing Malaysian Flight 370, as depicted in her bit “Wrong Ocean” from her Bothering Jesus album, and Kathleen carries that enthusiasm when researching the latest commercial aircraft to “disappear.” “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen makes and describes to listeners Cheetos Bold n Cheesy Mac n Cheese, stating that she prefers Kraft Mac n Cheese. She moves on to try Kellogg’s Jumbo Snax, which comes in Fruit Loops (Kathleen’s absolute favorite,) Tiger Paws (made with Frosted Flakes,) Apple Jacks, and Corn Pops. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Instead of choosing a weekly Dolly quote, Kathleen switches to a recent tweet from Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, involving the potential of a 2021 Civil War and “numbnuts.” DOLLY’S 75th BIRTHDAY REMINDER: Kathleen reminds listeners that Dolly’s 75th birthday is approaching, and she provides an address to send birthday cards to Dolly: PO Box 150307 Nashville, TN 37215-0307THE 3-HOUR AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Kathleen discusses the attempted “revolution” at the US Capitol building on January 6th, 2021 when Trump followers stormed the building trying to prevent the certification of the 2020 Presidential election in favor of Biden. Kathleen provides commentary on their motivation and the actual events of that day, including her perception of the rioters based on their “outfits” and their signage. She refers to those people dramatically scaling the front of the building instead of using the steps as “Honky Kong.” FAR-RIGHT SOCIAL MEDIA: In conjunction with the January 6th riots, Kathleen reviews the alt-conservative social media platform, Parler. She tells listeners the history of how Parler was formed, the financial backing that the Mercer family provided, and how the platform was used to align the mob that stormed the Capitol building, seemingly in support of President Donald J. Trump.WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME: As a follow up to Episode 14 where Kathleen discusses the game of chess and the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” she proudly announces to listeners that the World Chess Hall of Fame has been established in her home city of St. Louis, MO.LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM SELLS SONG CATALOG: It’s commonly known that Kathleen is a massive and life-long Fleetwood Mac fan, and she is amazed at a recent announcement that Lindsey Buckingham has sold his song catalog to a single publisher. Kathleen ponders the reasons why this action might have occurred and shares with listeners which Buckingham songs are her favorites. FLORIDA’S ONLINE COVID VACCINE SCHEDULING: Kathleen describes the current state of Floridians age 75+ attempting to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She receives daily updates from her own parents, who are in Sarasota for the winter and have been directed to sign up for email lists, obtain QR Codes on their cell phones to put them on waiting lists, and most recently directed to event ticketing company Eventbrite to sign up for vaccine appointments. Kathleen goes on to detail the fake Eventbrite sites have been created as scams asking senior citizens to pay for a spot in line to guarantee the vaccine availability, and describes her father’s reaction to anyone asking him to provide a QR code prior to getting vaccinated. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the segment Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Georgia beware of snakes as snake bites have increased by approximately 40% in 2017. In Iowa and Kansas, keep your wits about you around domestic cattle ;-) THE LAST KNOWN CIVIL WAR WIDOW: Kathleen reads to listeners an article about the recent death of the last known Civil War widow. Helen Viola Jackson’s 1936 marriage to Union veteran James Bolin was extremely unusual: he was 93 and in declining health, and she was a 17-year-old schoolgirl. Kathleen goes on to read that the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and other heritage organizations have recognized Jackson’s place in history, which was never revealed until the final years before her death. ORLANDO FLYING CAR HUB: Kathleen laughs when reading an article announcing that the city of Orlando, FL, and a German aviation company has unveiled plans to build the first hub for flying cars in the United States. The 56,000-square-foot transportation hub, or vertiport, resembles an airport terminal and is designed to enable passengers to bypass Florida’s notoriously congested highways, the city and the hub’s developers contend. Kathleen is beyond amused that taxpayer money has been dedicated to this project for use by 2025 when flying cars haven’t yet been invented for use by the general public. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch the final season of “Vikings” which was originally made for the History Channel but the entire series is now available on Amazon Prime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 22: The Zodiac Killer, Python Jerky, & Cryptocurrency Rises

Kathleen opens the show tasting one of her new favorite wines: a cabernet sauvignon from Haber Family Vineyards that was given to her as a Christmas present from her good friends Nancy & Mark. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly Parton quote involving her songs and children. DOLLY’S 75th BIRTHDAY IS APPROACHING: Kathleen reminds listeners that Dolly’s 75th birthday is approaching, and she provides an address to send birthday cards to Dolly: PO Box 150307 Nashville, TN 37215-0307Kathleen feels as though this birthday should be a true celebration, not only because Dolly is her favorite “queen” in the Pub, but also because Dolly is a badass senior citizen from her philanthropic efforts to considering posing for Playboy at age 75. “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen describes to listeners Cheetos Bold n Cheesy Mac n Cheese, which she’s excited to make because Cheetos are one of her favorite snacks on the planet. She follows up the segment with a sweet treat that always excites her: cookies from The Honolulu Cookie Company, which she was thrilled to receive from her friend Lorene.BANKSY MURALS DEFACED IN NEW ORLEANS: Kathleen follows up on earlier Pubcast episodes discussing Banksy murals, disclosing that she wasn’t previously aware that there are 2 of his murals located in New Orleans. A recent news report out of the city states that Banksy works “The Gray Ghost” and “Umbrella. Girl” were defaced with other graffiti bearing the words “Team Robbo” and “King Robbo,” respectively. The graffitied words refer to a rivalry between Banksy and the late British street artist King Robbo. DOG-SIZED LIZARDS SPREADING IN SOUTHERN US: As a follow up to Episode Five, Kathleen tells listeners that the Tegu Lizards (who are native to South America) have taken over the Florida Everglades and are migrating to GA, SC, AL, and TX.PYTHON JERKY: Kathleen is horrified to report that Florida scientists are working to confirm whether Burmese pythons are safe for human consumption. The species has taken over the Florida Everglades, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating the mercury levels in the snakes to determine if they are safe to be eaten. Kathleen goes on to describe recipes that a female python hunter claims to be safe and delicious, and scoffs at the hunter’s recommendation that the snakes make unbelievably flavorful jerky. FAST FOOD IN POMPEII: In alignment with Kathleen’s love of history, she shares an article with listeners that a “fast food” counter was recently uncovered in Pompeii. Since the restaurant seemed to be evacuated in a rushed manner, she speculates on the activity in the building when the eruption occurred. Kathleen then tells listeners about her own trip to Pompeii as part of a vacation when she took her mom to Rome to see the Vatican. DROWNING PELOTON: Kathleen laughs out loud as she reads how the primary founder of the Peloton bike, John Foley, prepares both himself and his workout area every morning prior to his class. She reads about the ups and downs of Peloton’s financial history, crushing its stock with its 2019 Christmas commercial, and now its souring stock while everyone is forced out of gyms amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Kathleen recreates that fatal commercial that would spark her own motivation.CRYPTOCURRENCY RISES: As listeners know, Kathleen has been following and investing in cryptocurrency for years. Her primary Crypto investment is with Ethereum, which she chose based on its cool logo. Kathleen reviews the history of cryptocurrency, boasts about the ingenuity of the Winklevoss twins to predict the rise of Bitcoin, and shares all of her excitement about cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream as an NFL player has recently requested to be paid in Bitcoin, Paypal accepts Bitcoin, and Facebook has announced the launch of their own cryptocurrency. THE ZODIAC KILLER: In continuing with her interest in serial killers, Kathleen talks about the recent announcement that codebreakers have claimed to have solved the 51-year-old Zodiac Killer puzzle. She reviews all of the known detail in the unresolved cases and identity of this evil man, and tells listeners to watch “The Most Dangerous Animal Of All” on Hulu.THE MOST PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER OF ALL TIME: Kathleen closes the Pub with detailed information about Samuel Little, who has claimed 93 murders by strangulation in the US. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 21: Quarantine Drinking, Dollar Stores, & A Bulgarian Mystic

Kathleen opens the show wearing her blinking St. Louis Cardinals Christmas hat, and drinking a Bloody Mary made with the Pittsburgh Pickle Company’s Briney Mary mix and a Miller 64 beer as a side option. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly Parton quote involving dieting and eventually eating the diet book.KATHLEEN’S CHRISTMAS WRAP: Kathleen is thrilled to have received 2 books for Christmas, including “The Billionaire Murders” which provides information and the backstory on the murders of Canadian billionaires Bill and Honey Sherman. Kathleen was also overjoyed to receive Dolly Parton’s “Dixie Fixin’s” cookbook under her tree, even though she’s not a very “active” cook. “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen tastes Lay’s Salted Caramel potato chips, and gives a colorful opinion on their flavor. Her dad’s philosophy for a stomach issue is to eat an entire bag of Lay’s potato chips and drink a Coke, which Kathleen doesn’t agree with. She then tastes the newly released Hidden Valley Ranch Dipped Pizza Sauce, which she recommends on pizza, French fries, or anything else with salt ☺ Kathleen finishes her tasting menu by describing the cream cheese Danish Kringle that she purchases as a holiday tradition every year from the O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, WI. JET PACK MAN STRIKES AGAIN: As a follow up to Episode 11, Kathleen reports that authorities are investigating another jet pack sighting in the Los Angeles area last week. Instead of flying around LAX, the secretive “Jet Pack Man” has been spotted by a flight school off the coast of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the new segment of the Pubcast: Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Hawaii (specifically Maui) beware of Tiger Sharks, and in Indiana watch out for deer while driving.BILLIONAIRE’S BUNKER: Kathleen reports that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have recently purchased a $30 million lot on Miami’s Indian Creek Island, preparing for Trump’s exit from the White House in January 2021.BREAK DANCING AN OLYMPIC SPORT: Kathleen is thrilled to announce that the International Olympic Committee has officially adopted Break Dancing as an Olympic sport, beginning in the Paris Games in 2024. The IOC is meaning to target a younger audience, and along with break dancing they are including skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing in future Games.QUARANTINE DRINKING: Kathleen laughs at a recent study regarding the revised drinking patterns of Americans working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Respondents admit to “remarkably” increased participation in virtual Happy Hours with colleagues while stuck at home, which Kathleen endorses ESPECIALLY in a pandemic. HEAVEN’S GATE CULT: Kathleen is known to be obsessed with Cults and their methodology, and on the 23-year anniversary of the Heaven’s Gate cult’s mass suicide she reviews 10 things previously unknown about the group. THE TRUE COST OF DOLLAR STORES: Kathleen’s nieces love nothing more than a. trip to The Dollar Store, which can make for a long afternoon as the choices on how to spend their allowance is seemingly unlimited. She reads an article about how these discount chains were formed, and the impact of those businesses on the local community as pertains not only to savings but also employment and crime.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch the Bee Gees documentary “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” on HBO Max, the documentary “Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults” on HBO Max, and the 4-part docuseries “The Most Dangerous Animal Of All” on Hulu, which outlines a man’s obsession with proving that his father was the Zodiac Killer. LEWIS BLACK CALLS IN: Kathleen’s BFF Lewis Black calls the Pub to discuss his NFL Fantasy Football picks and 70’s cults.MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads about the mystery of Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, who was born in 1911 and put on the Bulgarian government’s payroll because of the accuracy of her predictions. Kathleen reads aloud some of her notable predictions, and also Vanga’s predictions for 2021. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 20: Mega Church Fraud, Casino Demolition, and Apologetic Burglars

Kathleen opens the show with a Moosehead Canadian Lager, describing her new pink and purple holiday Whoville lemon cypress tree to listeners.DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly Parton quote involving Mother Goose and prostitutes. PUBCAST LISTENER SHOUTOUTS: Kathleen reads through the latest demographics of her Pubcast listeners, and gives a Christmas shoutout to all listeners for their support, especially the single listener in Korea.“BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen describes the recently released On The Border red and green holiday tortilla chips, which she intends to pair with Trisha Yearwood’s spinach artichoke dip. She then describes a Hershey’s Mocha Chocolate Kit Kat, with a flavor meant to resemble hot chocolate and Chocolate Chex cereal with John Legend’s holiday recipe for Chex Mix on the back.If listeners want to learn how to make Kathleen’s favorite Midwest Party Cheeseball, check out the Youtube video.UPDATE ON KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: As listeners know, Kathleen’s #1 Queen is Dolly Parton, and Kathleen announces that Dolly is launching a new perfume with Edge Beauty, which will be released in Spring 2021. Edge Beauty also launched Cher’s intro to the fragrance market. BANKSY HOUSE RELISTED: As a follow up to Episode 19, Kathleen reports to listeners that the home originally for sale in Bristol, UK that found itself as the canvas for the latest new Banksy mural on the street wall was pulled off the market and then relisted. The owners of the home have reassessed the value and added protection measures so that the mural will be maintained by the new buyers. HONEYBEES vs MURDER HORNETS: In continuing on with her reporting on Murder Hornets invading the US, Kathleen updates listeners that a Canadian study has determined honeybees using animal feces to ward off the invasive hornets, therefore protecting their hives from attack. MEGA-CHURCHES FINANCIAL PRACTICES: As listeners know, Kathleen has a slight obsession regarding religious leaders, specifically those from megachurches. She provides an update on Jerry Falwell Jr, concluding that he dropped his lawsuit against Liberty University when he was investigated for mishandling tax-free funding aligned with the Church for use in ultra-conservative Republican initiatives.Joel Olsteen’s Lakewood megachurch received over $4 million in COVID-19 relief grant funding, which Olsteen maintains was used to pay for employee salaries when in-person services were discontinued during the pandemic. Kathleen announces her disgust to listeners when she reads that Marcus Lamb’s Dallas-based Daystar TV is forced to repay almost $4 million in COVID-19 relief when a national tv show uncovers that the money was used to purchase a private jet for the tax-exempt church, rather than the intended use of supporting unemployment initiated by the pandemic. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the new segment of the Pubcast: Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Delaware beware of coyotes, and Florida advises that non-venomous insects, most notably mosquitoes, are most likely to cause animal-related death. APOLOGETIC BURGLARS: Kathleen laughs with listeners when reading a recent Canadian news article involving a pair of burglars who break into the wrong home demanding payment for an outstanding debt, and then apologizing to the inhabitants and offering compensation for damages. BID TO BLOW UP A CASINO: Kathleen squeals with excitement reading an article from Atlantic City, where Mayor Marty Small Sr. has announced that as a part of their annual charity auction, the city is offering the chance to bid to push the button that will set off the implosion of the now-closed Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino. Kathleen provides her own history of working in Atlantic City and the new casinos in the area including her new favorite outside of Philadelphia which is Parx Casino. TOM CRUISE COVID MELTDOWN: Kathleen has never been a fan of Tom Cruise, but has a massive interest in Scientology. She discusses the latest meltdown by the actor on the set of “Mission Impossible 7” which caused at least 5 crew members to walk off due to his reported abusive behavior.2020 BANKRUPT BUSINESSES YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW OF: Kathleen reads an article that showcases 30 US businesses that filed for bankruptcy in 2020, many citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the driver to slow sales. Kathleen reviews a few of these businesses in which she has been a consumer including Chuck E. Cheese, Bar Louie, and Pier 1 Imports, and offers alternative business plans to help with their future success. HUMANITY’S READINESS FOR ALIENS: Kathleen reads an article just released out of Jerusalem, where a former Israeli Space Security Chief confirms the existence of aliens. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch the 4-part docuseries “The Most Dangerous Animal Of All” on Hulu.MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads a recent article suspecting what REALLY crashed in the famous Roswell Crash incident in 1947. The US Air Force has maintained a claim that a weather balloon crashed, but the grandchildren of the first intelligence officer on the crash scene are providing more information on what happened that night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 19: Snake Preacher, Aging Politician, and a Canadian Snow Angel

Kathleen opens the show with a freshly poured spicy bloody Mary, mixed with Idaho Born & Bred craft potato vodka from Grand Teton Distillery. She moves on to tell a story about drinking vodka in Afghanistan with Kid Rock and Kellie Pickler while on a USO tour.DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly Parton quote involving diets and mashed potatoes. “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen describes the recently-released Holiday Rice Krispies, in which she will dump cups of white sugar on the red-and-green cereal bites since she hates rice krispy squares. She has also purchased Mini Krispy Kreme crullers for the holidays, which she recommends warming in the microwave for a few seconds before eating.SOCIAL MEDIA TO FOLLOW: Kathleen tells listeners to follow Dionne Warwick on Twitter, who just joined the platform with help from her niece. She also thinks that everyone in the Twitterverse needs to follow her comedian friend Jackie Kashian for comedy that regularly makes Kathleen snort beer through her nose. UPDATE ON KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: As listeners know, Kathleen’s #1 Queen is Dolly Parton, and Kathleen has just discovered Dolly’s 2016 cookbook “Dolly’s Dixie Fixin’s.” Dolly boasts about being up at 3am every day, which is why she’s a big fan of cooking breakfast for her husband Carl Dean. Kathleen discloses that if she is ever up at 3am, someone needs to put her to bed because she’s gone down a rabbit hole in a bar. She goes on to honor Dolly’s most recent reported “angel gesture” when she saved the life of one of her young costars while on the set of her new Netflix holiday movie “Christmas on the Square” when she pulled the child out of the way of an oncoming vehicle. BANKSY STRIKES AGAIN: In following the renowned street artist Banksy, Kathleen reports to listeners that a new Banksy mural of an elderly woman sneezing out her false teeth has just appeared in Totterdown. FALWELL JR DROPS CHARGES: In her ongoing obsession with Jerry Falwell Jr, Kathleen updates listeners on the drama surrounding the ousted president of Liberty University. Falwell Jr’s legal team has recently announced that he has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the university, with no reasons for the dismissal noted. RIP CHARLIE PRIDE: Kathleen is saddened by the death of Country Music superstar Charlie Pride, who recently passed away at 86 years of age due to complications of COVID-19. She loved his voice and especially his hit song “Kiss An Angel Good Morning,” and tells listeners a story that she found of Charlie playing in baseballs Negro League and being traded to another team for a bus. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the new segment of the Pubcast: Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Colorado and Connecticut, beware of mountain lions. Kathleen then tells listeners about a random afternoon that Ron White helped her cut down an “illegal tree.” ATTACK RATS AT CHIPOTLE: Kathleen reviews a terrifying story of rats besieging a NYC Chipotle restaurant, attacking staff at the restaurant over avocados. The staff developed survival tactics to ward off the infestation of rats, and eventually the location was closed when the rodents finally chewed through the computer wiring. ZOMBIE MINK: Expanding on EP 18’s Danish article regarding zombie mink, Kathleen advises listeners that reports from Canada are also stating that mink in Fraser Valley farms are testing positive for COVID-19. She admits that she didn’t realize that mink coats are still popular, and tells a story of watching Mike Tyson purchase mink coats in Las Vegas years ago while she was working at Harrah’s for the weekend. TIGER KING BILL PASSES: Like many listeners, Kathleen became mildly obsessed with the 2020 Netflix series “Tiger King.” As the series shone a light on personal or private zoos and the lack of care for the exotic animals, the US House of Representatives passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act last week which bans most big cat ownership. Kathleen applauds the legislation, and moves on to tell listeners of a recent news article involving a missing tiger in Knoxville, TN, which was never resolved.ALABAMA SNAKE: Kathleen is absolutely thrilled to discover a new HBO documentary called “Alabama Snake,” featuring a snake-handling preacher’s deadly plan to murder his wife with one of his snakes. She then tells listeners of an assignment that she took as an anchor for ESPN covering “Rattlesnake Roundup” in Big Spring, TX. ANIMAL BRIDGE: Kathleen reads a fantastic feel-good article about an overpass that was built specifically for wildlife to cross I-80 outside of Salt Lake City. CANADIAN CHRISTMAS ANGEL: In her support and love for all things Canadian, Kathleen shares a story with listeners about a man in British Columbia who saved a family from Georgia who were stranded while driving from the Atlanta area to Fairbanks, Alaska to meet up with their husband/father Tim. When they gave up driving in the snow, the local townspeople put up a Facebook message asking if anyone would be able to finish the drive to the Alaskan border. Gary Bath discussed the situation with his wife, and volunteered to drive the Marchessault family to be reunited with Tim. The group made it safely to the Yukon Border crossing, and Kathleen gushes that this has the makings of a Hallmark Christmas movie.AGING POLITICIANS: As mentioned in her act, Kathleen CANNOT believe that the US political system has so many members currently active well past the standard age of retirement. Diane Feinstein (Senator, CA) just turned 87 years of age, and Senator Chuck Schumer has had several painful conversations with Feinstein about stepping down from the Senate Judiciary Panel, but Feinstein continues to tell people that she’s running for another term. 2020 CHRISTMAS STAR: Kathleen has purchased a child’s telescope, and reminds listeners of a rare occurrence set to take place December 21st, 2020 when Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths and appear to be a mega-star, or “Christmas Star.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 18: Holiday Movies, Emotional Support Animals, and Zombie Mink

Kathleen opens the show with a freshly poured spicy bloody Mary, mixed with Sausage Tree Irish vodka in her favorite Imo’s Pizza pint glass. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly Parton quote involving men’s intentions and her own female intuition. “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food, Kathleen describes to listeners the taste of Hershey’s Kisses new limited edition Sugar Cookie candy, which she samples for the first time while recording the Pubcast and immediately realizes that the candy doesn’t pair well with a bloody Mary. Kathleen recovers and tells listeners that the newly released Gingerbread Oreo cookies will get anyone in the holiday spirit even during a pandemic, and if those don’t make you break out your reindeer bells she recommends Cheetos White Cheddar Snowflakes (which actually pair well with everything that Kathleen drinks ☺)KATHLEEN’S QUEENS GET BUSY: Kathleen follows up on her story from EP 17 regarding Cher traveling to Pakistan over Thanksgiving to meet an elephant named Kaavan. Cher has been lobbying to relocate the pachyderm from its most recent home at the Islamabad Zoo to a sanctuary in Cambodia, and she flew to meet and serenade Kaavan before his departure for his new home. Stevie Nicks announced this week that she has sold a majority of her publishing catalog to publisher Primary Wave for a reported $100 million. Kathleen goes off on Stevie for selling her precious hits that Kathleen loves so dearly, and is upset to advise listeners that along with the catalog purchase, Primary Wave also has access to Nicks’s name and likeness, and has established a partnership with the singer to allow her to sign new songwriters in a joint venture. Kathleen finishes her rant telling listeners that she’s considering starting a Go-Fund-Me for Stevie to prevent further insane decisions in the future on behalf of her most devoted fans. HOLIDAY CHRISMAS MOVIE TIME: Kathleen has become somewhat addicted to the cheesy nature of Hallmark Christmas movies, disclosing to listeners that she watches at least one movie every night during the holiday season. She has branched out from the original Hallmark Channel to also watch holiday movies on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel, Lifetime, and Netflix. Kathleen has created her “Good” and “Bad” list of common themes in the majority of these movie plots, DEATH OF A SLIM JIM: In keeping with her gas station food palette, Kathleen tells listeners that she LOVES Slim Jim jerky snacks, and is extremely sad to hear that the inventor of the Slim Jim recently passed away from complications of COVID-19. Alonzo “Lon” T. Adams II died at the age of 95 in North Carolina, and spent the better part of his 25+ year career at GoodMark Foods perfecting the current recipe for the classic Slim Jim. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen continues with the new segment of the Pubcast: Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Arkansas or Idaho and die by animal encounter, you’ve most likely run into a bear. FEMALE FANS AND THE NFL: Kathleen is alarmed when she reads to listeners the recent comments from NBC NFL sportscaster Cris Collinsworth regarding women’s knowledge of football. While broadcasting a recent Pittsburgh Steelers game, Collinsworth stated that he was “blown away” by the questions from female fans of the team, which came across as extremely sexist when he insinuated that female fans don’t have a lot of general knowledge about how football is played. Kathleen tells listeners that the irony of those comments is that Collinsworth has worked with veteran sideline reporter Michele Tafoya for years now, and he has also worked on segments involving female NFL coaches. Kathleen boasts that her favorite sportscasters include Greg Gumbel, Bob Ley, and Mike Tirico, and that she and her mom beat her dad every week in the family NFL pool proving that women actually DO use their football knowledge in the Madigan family tree. TIGER BITE AT BIG CAT RESCUE: Like many listeners, Kathleen was obsessed with the Netflix documentary “Tiger King” about private zoo owner Joe Exotic and his feud with Carole Baskin from Tampa-based Big Cat Rescue. Baskin’s big cat sanctuary has come back into the national news last week when a volunteer nearly had her arm torn off by a tiger. Kathleen reviews the circumstances surrounding the incident, and also Baskin’s two dismal performances on Season 29 of ABC’s reality show “Dancing With the Stars.” AIRLINES VS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS: As a frequent flier, Kathleen has strong feelings regarding Emotional Support Animals flying on commercial planes. Until November 2020, the federal government had no law regarding emotional support animals, which effectively required airlines to accommodate any animal that was presented with appropriate documentation from a doctor as a service animal. Airlines maintain that the old policy under the Air Carrier Access Act had been abused and was dangerous to flight crews and passengers, and as a result US Department of Transportation has ruled that only dogs qualify as service animals. Kathleen secretly loved seeing strange Support Animals in the airport every week, including kangaroos, monkeys, and the infamous peacock that made national news when its owner said she couldn’t fly without it. ZOMBIE MINK: Kathleen reads an article from Denmark where several thousand mink carcasses rose from the ground weeks after being buried. Denmark is one of the mink capitals of the world supplying pelts for the global fur industry, and these particular group of weasels were believed to be carriers of the COVID-19 virus. Kathleen evaluates the horror experienced by locals at the sight of the dead animals. 2020 CHRISTMAS STAR: Kathleen tells listeners of a rare occurrence set to take place December 21st, 2020 when Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths and appear to be a mega-star, or “Christmas Star.” Historians believe that the Three Wise Men tracking the birth of Jesus could have been following a similar celestial event, rather than the recorded “Star of Nazareth.”JESUS’ CHILDHOOD HOME DISCOVERED: Kathleen shares breaking news from Jerusalem with listeners, where archaeologists believe to have discovered the childhood home of Jesus. MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen discusses the mystery behind the buried treasure of New York City gangster Dutch Schultz. Three groups of treasure hunters are looking for the missing loot, and PBS has released the documentary “Secrets Of The Dead: Gangster’s Gold” detailing the history of Schultz, and the hunt for his missing fortune. 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Episode 17: RadioShack Comeback, Da Vinci Jesus, and the Loneliest Elephant

Kathleen opens the show pouring a Miller 64 beer into her Swig & Swine pint glass from her favorite Charleston, SC BBQ restaurant. She reviews Dolly Parton’s new Netflix musical “Christmas on the Square,” providing some color around the homeless character that Dolly portrays in the movie. Kathleen reads aloud Dolly’s recently-penned letter to Santa as published in Good Housekeeping magazine, asking Santa and Baby Jesus for peace on Earth, hope for those who have none, and a COVID-19 vaccine. NUMBER ONE QUEEN: Kathleen’s love for Dolly, Stevie Nicks, Cher, and Tanya Tucker is well-known in the Pub, and she explains to listeners her reason for being passionate about each singer. However, she admits that she could never be all-in on exclusively following Cher since it was recently revealed that Cher spent her Thanksgiving in Pakistan visiting Kaavan, known as the “world’s loneliest elephant.” The elephant lost his partner in 2012, and along with Four Paws International and US businessman Eric Margolis, Cher has been lobbying to relocate the pachyderm from its most recent home at the Islamabad Zoo to a sanctuary in Cambodia. The Pakistani government just agreed to allow for the transition, and Cher serenaded Kaavan before his departure for his new home. “BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious fast food, Kathleen describes to listeners Bibigo Korean Style Steamed Dumplings, which she first learned of watching The Masters golf tournament with Ron White. Kathleen loves any kind of Asian dumpling, and was excited that these can be readily available in her freezer. She also has a great love for Popeyes chicken, and was sad when she learned that due to her involvement in her Fantasy Football League, she missed the chain’s announcement that it was time to preorder their Cajun-style turkeys and “churkeys” for Thanksgiving 2020. Kathleen then moves on to describe the 12-hour wait for In-N-Out Burgers in Denver and Colorado Springs Grand Opening weekend, disclosing to listeners that she would never wait that long for any cheeseburger that had Thousand Island dressing-like sauce, which is her mom’s favorite salad dressing. She discusses her experience with the iconic California-based burger chain as a resident of LA, and learns what it means to order their food “Animal-style.” KICK LIKE A GIRL: Kathleen reviews the historical NCAA football game over the weekend between Vanderbilt and her Missouri Tigers, where Vanderbilt soccer star Sarah Fuller made history by playing the game as the kicker for the Commodores. ANIMALS MOST LIKELY TO KILL YOU BY STATE: Kathleen begins a new segment of the Pubcast: Animals Most Likely to Kill You (By State), as reported by the Center for Disease Control. If you live in Alabama or Arizona, the CDC says you’re most likely to be killed by a dog, and Alaskans and Mainers should be cautious of moose. SHOVELHEAD GARDEN WORM: In her continuing obsession with invasive species, Kathleen reports to listeners that sightings of shovel-headed garden worms, also known as hammerhead worms, have recently been reported in multiple locations in Georgia, including over 100 in the Atlanta area alone. The snake-like worm, grows up to nearly a foot in length, and their mouths are located midway down the bottom surface of their bodies rather than on their heads. AIRLINE SAFETY IN A PANDEMIC: With the COVID-19 pandemic surging and travel on the rise during the holiday season, Kathleen reads an updated report published by a the Department of Defense revising the findings presented by United Airlines and Boeing a few weeks ago that there is minimal transmission of the virus on airplanes. The infectious disease experts were concerned of the mass public misinterpretation of the original findings, stating that the carriers’ safety claims aren’t that conclusive and that some recent cases have documented transmission on flights even when passengers wore masks and sat far apart from each other. Kathleen explains to listeners that she refuses to travel on a commercial airplane until there is a COVID vaccine, because even in normal circumstances she manages to catch colds on flights. COLORADO-UTAH GLASS DOMED TRAIN: Kathleen’s favorite way to travel is by train, and she’s excited to tell listeners about a new glass-domed train service that is scheduled to begin service in 2021 between Colorado and Utah. Canadian company Rocky Mountaineer is launching an incredible new two-day rail journey named, "Rockies to the Red Rocks," which will take passengers from Denver to Moab, UT in luxury glass-domed trains.RADIO SHACK RESURGENCE: Kathleen advises listeners that 1970’s tech powerhouse RadioShack has joined other companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amidst lagging sales brought on by the pandemic and the evolution of consumer buying platforms. The chain’s last profit posted was in 2011, and would celebrate its 100th birthday in 2021. Kathleen questions the general consumer awareness of investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of company REV, who have purchased the RadioShack brand along with clothing chain Dress Barn in hopes of repackaging and introducing it to the online shopping world. She thinks both brands are unfit for the current shopping landscape, providing her thoughts around the Dress Barn name and telling stories of her brothers going to RadioShack to buy remote control cars and batteries as children. NEW DA VINCI MASTERPIECE DISCOVERED: Kathleen has a huge appreciation for art and history, and is thrilled to share an article announcing that a new Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece has been discovered. The sketch of Jesus Christ resembles Da Vinci himself, and is believed to have been housed in a private art collection for centuries. MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen discusses the mystery behind the murder of Canadian billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman, who were found hanging by belts from a railing in their Toronto mansion in 2017. The case has been cold for over a year, but Toronto police have recently stated that they have numerous new persons of interest that they are investigating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 16: Spirit Moose, A Texas Televangelist, and Smarter Monkeys

Kathleen opens the show thanking listeners for the fun feedback regarding the last episode with the Grand Termite, Ron White, as a guest. She enjoys a bloody Mary and a “beer back” out of her favorite Four Corners Brewery pint glass, pretending that she’s in Milwaukee where they commonly serve Bloody Mary’s with a side glass of your favorite draft beer.“BAD GOOD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious fast food, Kathleen shows off her holiday classic Virginia Diner Old Bay seasoned peanuts, which she thinks are the perfect welcome treat during the holiday season. She then moves on to describe crossing “enemy lines” meaning Walmart’s entrance to purchase a family-sized boxed serving of Patti LaBelle’s Good Life mac & cheese to enjoy at Thanksgiving, motivated since the singer’s sweet potato pie made headlines and sold out last Christmas. Kathleen then moves on to tell listeners about a favorite bit that comedian and friend George Wallace does regarding Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie.DOLLY PARTON PHILANTHROPIC VACCINE: Kathleen has previously described Dolly Parton as her spirit animal leader amongst the Pubcast clan of feminist idols, and she’s thrilled to read to listeners Dolly’s announcementthat she has provided $1 million in funding to find a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic. Kathleen continues on to read a tweet from Dolly’s sister Stella Parton, who chastises President Trump for trying to take credit for the vaccine that her sister is funding, and is delighted to disclose to listeners that Stella Parton recently followed her on Twitter.BUTTERBALL HELPLINE: Kathleen is getting ready to cook her first Thanksgiving turkey, and in researching how to prepare her bird for the big day, she tells listeners of her great experience gathering information via the Butterball Turkey website and hot line. The iconic Butterball Turkey Talk-Line volunteers have been answering turkey related questions each holiday seasonfor over 30 years.MICHIGAN MILITIA UPDATE: Kathleen reads the latest information on the recent plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. New filings claim there was a Plan B that the 14 chargedmilitiamen had drawn up, involving a takeover of the Michigan capitol building by 200 combatants who would stage a week-long series of televised executions of public officials.MORE MURDER HORNETS: As a follow up to Episode 14, Kathleen tells listeners that a giant Asian murder hornet has been discovered around southern British Columbia, Canada. These hornets measure approximately two inches in length and pose little risk to humans, but could create significant problems for beekeepers on the continent if they become established in North America as an invasive species. EGYPTIAN COFFIN OPENED: Kathleen reads an article involving the discovery of 59 sarcophagus’s unearthed at a location south of Cairo last month. Egyptian archaeologists opened a sealed 2,600-year-old coffin to the amazement of onlookers, and Kathleen provides her opinions on the reasons why this disruption could have added to the chaotic atmosphere of 2020, and therefore shouldn’t have been unsealed. MIAMI MARLINS NEW GM: In an unprecedented move, the Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng as their new general manager, making her Major League Baseball's first female General Manager. Ng began her career in baseball as an intern, and Kathleen reveals that she also started her own career as an intern at the St. Louis Blues, but has little hope of rising the ranks in any corporate setting.CANADIAN SPIRIT MOOSE: Kathleen reads a recent article coming out of Timmons, Ontario that a white moose, believed to be a “spirit moose” and considered sacred by locals, has been killed. The animals are a sign of good luck in indigenous culture, and there is a prevailing rule that they should be spared from hunters. Kathleen reveals to listeners that she also has an area on her leg without pigmentation, and therefore she can be referred to as a “spirit comedian.”TELEVANGELIST VS. HAPPY BLOG: As many listeners know, Kathleen has a slight obsession with tv evangelists. Texas-based televangelist Kenneth Copeland has become the latest victim of Russian hacking group REvil, who published on their dark web headquarters, Happy Blog, that they had accessed sensitive info from Copeland's firm. Kathleen muses the ransom that she would demand from Copeland if she possessed this type of information.SMARTER MONKEYS: Kathleen reads an article just released by Japanese and German researchers regarding a recent study on a group of monkeys. Scientists made monkey brains double in size by splicing them with human genes in a “Planet of the Apes”-style experiment. During the study, researchers injected a gene into living primate brains that resulted in those organs becoming more human-like and ultimately, scientists opted to abort the monkey fetuses due to “unforeseeable consequences.” RARE VIKING SHIP DISCOVERED: Kathleen loves the Viking culture and history, and one of her favorite shows on tv is Vikings on the History Channel. She’s delighted to share with listeners that archaeologists in Norway have discovered the remains of a Viking age ship using ground-penetrating radar. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen tells listeners to watch ESPN’s E:60 “Project 11” detailing quarterback Alex Smith’s severe leg injury, rehab, and eventual return to the NFL. She also loves the Netflix movie “The 12thMan” based on a true story about a Norwegian saboteur’s harrowing struggle to reach safety after escaping a Nazi attack in Norway during World War II.MYSTERY OF THE WEEK: Kathleen discusses the mystery behind the tiny Scottish town of Loch Leven, otherwise known as “the Isle of Discussion,” where arguments are settled with cheese and whiskey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 15: The Grand Termite, Tattoo Stories, and Mexican Bird Baths

Kathleen opens the show with her first guest of the Pubcast, her best friend and Grand Termite comedian Ron White. They offer their opinions of the four Pub guests: Dolly Parton, Stevie Nicks, Cher, and Tanya Tucker and Ron discloses that he feels that Stevie is the most talented of them all because he’s a massive rock fan and thinks Stevie is a great songwriter. Ron and Kathleen toast the opening of the Pub this week with Bloody Maria’s made with Ron’s tequila company, Number JUAN Tequila which listeners can order at taterstequila.comWHOLE MILK AND THE WIZARD OF OZ: Ron and Kathleen disclose their mutual ongoing love for whole milk AND their childhood terror when watching The Wizard of Oz. Ron had nightmares about the flying monkeys, and Kathleen was always afraid of being lost. DOLLY PARTON QUOTE: Kathleen reads a Dolly quote to Ron involving being your most authentic self. “GAS STATION or ROAD” FOOD: In continuing her search for best not-so-nutritious fast food, Kathleen and Ron define true “gas station food” and their love of Red Lobster, as they sample the restaurant’s cheddar bay biscuits as made by Kathleen earlier in the day. The pair move on to taste Wendy’s Baconator Pringles potato chips, and celebrate their Canadian fans with a nod to Ruffles All-Dressed chips (a must-buy when the tour bus crosses the Northern border.) RON’S NAVY CAREER: Ron tells the story of his tour in the Navy, and how he originally joined out of high school because he was offered free Houston Astros tickets by the recruiter. He rose the ranks to become a quartermaster, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor on the USS Conserver. Ron’s military career ended with a bucket of fried chicken, rare elephant weed, and Spanada wine, resulting in his company commander calling Ron “a hole in our national line of defense.”MEXICAN TILE FACTORY: Ron tells Kathleen the backstory about when he followed his impetuous nature and left the US for a few years destined for Reynosa, Mexico to start a Mexican tile factory and make tile-encrusted tables, vases, and bird baths. Ron returned to the States after three years and joined Jeff Foxworthy in forming the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and gifted the factory to the Mexican locals upon his departure from Reynosa. CRUISE SHIPS IN A PANDEMIC: Kathleen and Ron review the current state of the cruise ship industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, since the first cruise ship has set sail since March has reported coronavirus cases onboard five days into its voyage, and they discuss their desire to go on a cruise in pandemic times or not. Kathleen hates the buffet and the small “Chilean miner shower,” and Ron agrees that he doesn’t like cruise ship food and also prefers to travel to a single location and stay for a holiday. RON WHITE DAY: Ron tells the story of when he was granted the key to a city in Texas, April 27th was officially deemed “Ron White Day” by Governor Rick Perry. He was happy that his felony record was expunged by the governor, and he is now free to roam around the world.TATTOO STORIES: Kathleen has no tattoos, but Ron tells the story of his Mr. Peanut-like worm tattoo and how it came to be on his right shoulder while he was stationed in the Navy.CANADIAN BORDER CROSSING: Now that Ron’s criminal record is clean, he and Kathleen discuss their adventures while crossing the Canadian border to perform in Canada. Both love the city of Montreal, and talk about their experiences at the famous Montreal Comedy Festival “Just For Laughs.” Ron tells listeners that another one of his favorite cities in North America is Santa Barbara, CA. He loves the sleepiness of the downtown, and one of his favorite restaurants on the planet was also Juila Childs’ favorite place to eat: a Mexican restaurant in Montecito (near Santa Barbara) called La Super Rica Taqueria.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen and Ron have started watching “The Crown” (Season 4) on Netflix, and are rewatching “Roadies” on Showtime in which Ron plays the part of “Phil,” who is the tour manager of the band in the series. MISSOURI SECRET SUPER SPREADER HOMECOMING: Kathleen reads an article to listeners about parents in the small town of Rolla, MO hosted an unsanctioned homecoming dance at a local steakhouse, which ultimately forced the local health department to devote all its resources to one fiasco and nudging the high school back to full-on virtual learning. The event was secretly spread via Facebook, and both Ron and Kathleen make their opinions of the dark side of the social media platform known.CLOSING REMARKS: The Grand Termite tucks in listeners with his famous “Night Night, Termite” wishes, and he and Kathleen head out to play golf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.