Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 216: A Dog-Friendly Cruise, Hallmark Moms, & Stealing Graceland

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennesake Lager from Tennessee Brew Works in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (8:13): Kathleen shares news on Mattress Mac teaching Girl Scouts how to sell cookies, Dolly’s husband Carl Dean passed away, and Chappell Roan performed at Elton John’s Oscar party. TASTING MENU (3:43): Kathleen samples Doritos Golden Sriracha chips, a Chocolate Frosted Donut Kit Kat, and Peanut Butter & Jelly M&M’s. UPDATES (29:52): Kathleen shares updates on the fraudulent plot to auction Graceland, the search for MH370 resumes, Ollie’s purchases 40 Big Lots store leases, JPMorgan Chase’s CEO apologizes for his salty language, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:43): Kathleen reveals that a rare black Canadian lynx has been photographed in Canada, and a Stonehenge-like circle has been unearthed in Denmark.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (50:13): Kathleen shares articles on the announcement of the first dog-friendly cruise, American Airlines implements a plan to combat “gate lice,” Gayle King is one of the celebrities going to space on Bezos’ New Shepard, the Pittsburgh Steelers are launching a fan cruise, we review money spent on alcohol by generation, two Southwest passengers get a private jet experience, and a drug smuggler attempts to hide cocaine under a wig. FEEL GOOD VIBES (1:16:02): A 100-year-old North Dakota woman is still doing taxes for clients.WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (14:13): Kathleen recommends watching “Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” 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 215: A Taco Bell Wedding, Ice Fishing, & Japan Offers Hangover Leave

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Minnow Bite Pilsner from Urban Growler Brewing Company in St. Paul. She reviews her weekend in Davenport IA and Mystic Lake MN, ice fishing on Prior Lake, and drinking Bloody Mary’s and snits. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (17:20): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks was reportedly generous with her time at the FireAid benefit concert, Dolly Parton just dropped a new pancake syrup, and Jelly Roll’s bar officially opens in Nashville. TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples Story City Locker Beef Jerky, Earl’s Minnesota Cheese Puffs, Earl’s Minnesota Popcorn Supreme, and Cry Baby Craig’s Bawlin’ Sauce. UPDATES (26:43): Kathleen shares updates on Fyre Festival 2, Starbucks CEO announces immediate cuts to the menu, and Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:13): Kathleen shares articles on the announcement of Loretta Lynn’s upcoming Broadway musical, Elon Musk requested Federal workers to justify their work in email, Delta Airlines offers Toronto crash victims $30K in compensation, Buc’ee’s is opening its first Virginia location ahead of schedule, we learn how a new Catholic Pope is selected, Hooters is on the brink of bankruptcy, Japanese firm TrustRing offers hangover leave, USPS honors Betty White with a Forever stamp, Chick-Fil-A is dethroned as the US’s top fast-food chain, Taco Bell in Vegas rolls out a wedding package.FEEL GOOD VIBES: A crew of Canadian service dogs watch a live musical as part of their training, and an Iowa water buffalo becomes a cult celebrity. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (44:04): Kathleen recommends watching Scamanda on Hulu, and The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist 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 214: Parental Beer Gardens, Serious Bowlers, & Teaching Gen Z Bar Etiquette

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hold My Beer Craft Lager from Gulf Stream Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Florida, performing in Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (11:03): Kathleen shares news that a casting call for Dolly’s musical has resulted in 15 potential “Dolly’s,” Chappell Roan starts a firestorm around Backline’s “We Got You” campaign, and Snoop Dogg performed on the SNL 50th anniversary concert. TASTING MENU (2:11): Kathleen samples Everglades Seasoning, Mama Tere Rollitos Guava Caramel candy, and Canadian Lay’s All Dressed chips. UPDATES (17:55): Kathleen shares updates on Elizabeth Holmes’ first interview from prison, Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning show sold out in minutes, Meghan Markle unveils lifestyle brand As Ever, and Anna Delvey walked the runway at NY Fashion Week.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (38:55): Kathleen reads about the discovery of secret tunnels under Milan’s Sforza Castle after intense study of Da Vinci’s sketches. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (41:03): Kathleen shares articles on the announcement of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, Zach Bryan makes concert history in Michigan, the NFL considers a change after the Kendrick Lamar halftime show, Chicago’s Hard Rock Café is closing, RetrievAir takes flight, JP Morgan’s CEO has issues with Gen Z, Air Canada installed a dance floor in 1972 for transatlantic passengers, Blink-182 has ties to Banksy, bartenders have a message for Zoomers, and Nelly is opening Dirty Bowling in a St. Louis suburb. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching American Rust 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 213: Dethroning JAWS, Painted Tigers, & Budweiser’s Famous Tiny Clydesdale

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Black Phillip Cider from Blake’s Hard Cider Company. She reviews her weekend in Durham, NC and discusses her Super Bowl betting strategies. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (24:33): Kathleen shares news that Jelly Roll is an “artist in residence” for American Idol, Snoop Dogg attended the Super Bowl with Martha Stewart, and Taylor Swift supported the Chiefs at the Super Bowl.TASTING MENU (1:36): Kathleen samples Reece’s Red Velvet Miniatures, Post Malone Oreo Cookies, and Grippo’s Carolina BBQ Chips. UPDATES (28:35): Kathleen shares updates on the Jet’s release of Aaron Rogers, Buffy Sainte-Marie is stripped of the Order of Canada, Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is sentenced for bank fraud, and dogs at China’s Qinhu Bay Animal Kingdom have been painted to look like tigers. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (40:21): Kathleen reads about the discovery of South America’s largest mammal once believed to be extinct, and the largest shark ever tagged has been nicknamed “Contender” by OCEARCH. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:10): Kathleen shares articles on Vegas Strip room rates during Super Bowl weekend, Santorini Greece is being impacted by an unprecedented swarm of earthquakes, Budweiser has a new Clydesdale star, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime payment is revealed, Banksy’s “Travesty” is stripped from a London building, the NFL is heading to Dublin, Ozzy Osbourne is playing in the final Black Sabbath concert, Kelly Clarkson announces Vegas residency, and Michael Jordan celebrates the opening of a new NC Health clinic. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (33:33): Kathleen recommends watching Apple Cider Vinegar 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 212: Garage Sale People, Super Bowl Gambling & The Hunt for La Pistolera

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Air Show Bathhouse Blonde lager from Jones Beach Brewing Company, and reviews her weekend doing shows in Huntington NY, and Red Bank NJ. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (5:53): Kathleen shares the news that Dolly’s upcoming Broadway musical will debut in Nashville this summer, Chappell Roan dominated the Grammys, Stevie Nicks headlined FireAid, and Taylor Swift didn’t stop dancing at the Grammys.TASTING MENU (1:38): Kathleen samples Bonilla Al La Vista potato chips and Pringles Spicy Loaded Nacho chips. UPDATES (23:33): Kathleen shares updates on the Utah Hockey Club’s new team name, and Chili’s makes the biggest restaurant comeback of all time. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (43:23): Kathleen reads the discovery of an undiscovered Van Gogh at a Minnesota yard sale.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:23): Kathleen shares articles on Missouri murderess La Pistolera’s decades in hiding, Jann Arden releases her new MIXTAPE album, Barnes & Noble is adding 60 new stores, Starbucks introduces “mug hugs,” VRBO is causing over-tourism in Spain and Portugal, the Mona Lisa is getting its own room at the Louvre, Uber’s CEO says drivers will be replaced by self-driving cars within 10 years, Allen Media Group is removing local weather people from broadcasts, there’s a real-life “Yellowstone” situation happening in Wyoming, WHAT WE ARE WATCHING (13:21): Kathleen recommends watching the 2025 Grammy Awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 211: A New Toll for Everest, Dolly’s Secret Song, & Idaho Brings Back Firing Squads

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bale Breaker Pilsner from Bale Breaker Brewing in Moxee, WA. She reviews her weekend in Spokane, WA and Scottsdale, AZ. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”TASTING MENU (1:29): Kathleen samples Asian KitKat bars and Sadie’s Green Chile Ranch Tostada chips. COURT NEWS (27:28): Kathleen shares news Dolly has locked a “secret” song in a time capsule in Pigeon Forge TN, Jelly Roll has announced new Tour dates with Post Malone this summer, and Taylor Swift is heading to the Super Bowl to support the Kansas City Chiefs. UPDATES (30:42): Kathleen shares updates on the last 4 escaped monkeys in South Carolina, and a Boise woman rejects a Trump pardon.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (41:01): Kathleen reads the discovery of a ghostly white deer in North Carolina, and thieves steal gold masterpieces from a Dutch museum. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:53): Kathleen shares articles on the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club’s latest naming application, Spirit Airlines makes changes to its dress code policy, Buc-ee’s sues Super Fuels for trademark infringement, Canada’s newest Loonie has arrived, the Detroit Pistons stop at Buc-ee’s outside of Atlanta, Jet Blue now accepts Venmo, Vegas’s Circus Circus is for sale, Nepal hikes Everest’s climbing permit fee, Idaho brings back firing squads, and Travis Kelce purchased a $3.3M home in Kansas City for homeless youth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 210: Nantucket Bans Pickleball, Cowtanking, & The UK Runs Out of Guinness

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Snow Beast Winter Ale from Kinkaider Brewing Company in Broken Bow, NE. She describes “Cowtanking” in the Midwest, and reviews her weekend in Omaha, NE and Cedar Rapids, IA. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:30): Kathleen shares news that Ohio is now offering Dolly Parton Imagination Library license plates, Jelly Roll’s “Goodnight Nashville” bar has opened in Nashville, Snoop Dogg plays the pre-inauguration Crypto Ball, and Tom Brady intends to continue broadcasting for Fox. TASTING MENU (3:12): Kathleen samples a King Bing candy bar, Casey’s New Orleans Style kettle chips, and Criss Cross Spicy Artisan Pretzels. UPDATES (24:12): Kathleen shares updates on the QAnonShaman being pardoned by Trump, some Jewish Cemeteries allow tattoos, and there’s an update on the Leinenkugel Brewery. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (49:58): Kathleen reads the discovery of a once-in-a-century finding in Pompeii, and an incredible royal crown is discovered in a crypt after being hidden from the Nazis. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:08): Kathleen shares articles on the LA Fire Aid lineup formally announced, Just Stop Oil targets Westminster Abbey, Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, Kenny Chesney is the latest residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, Nantucket is considering a ban on Pickleball courts, a rare brown panda is discovered in a Chinese zoo, Walgreens evaluates their new shoplifting strategy, and Planters is paying $45K to drive the NUTmobile. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (1:06:52): Watch “American Primeval” 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 209: Retiring Girl Scout Cookies, Manifesting Mindy, & North Korea Bans Hot Dogs

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Labatt Blue Light in honor of the Buffalo Bills playoff run. She’s excited for the NFL playoffs to begin, and thrilled to have met the Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore while he was covering Winter Storm Cora in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (20:30): Kathleen shares news on Tom Brady finishing his first regular NFL season commentating for Fox, Taylor Swift donates to the LA fires, and Cher’s Malibu home survives the fire devastation. TASTING MENU (2:02): Kathleen samples Publix Limited Edition Buffalo Style Chicken Dip Kettle Chips, Hidden Valley Ranch Spicy Taco Sauce, and Off-Road Joe’s Retro Jalapeno Chips. UPDATES (36:28): Kathleen shares updates on the launch of Meghan Markle’s lifestyle show, and the fate of TikTok in the US in the hands of the Supreme Court.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (44:30): Kathleen reads the discovery of a yellow Northern Cardinal in Michigan, and a “dinosaur highway is discovered in England. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:02): Kathleen shares articles on the Girl Scouts retiring two cookies, North Korea bans hot dogs, Zuckerburg is removing all fact-checking from Facebook., the history of Oscar Meyer’s Wienermobile is reviewed, a Delta flight attendant sings at Jimmy Carter’s funeral, a Fantasy Football loser is doomed to spend all day at Jason Aldean’s bar, and a trapper uses CPR to save a marten. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 208: Chernobyl’s Super Dogs, Pony Beers, & The Big Tipping Debate

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Miller High Life pony bottle. She reviews her New Year's fun spent with her cousins, barhopping on Broadway in Nashville and cheering on Missouri at the Music City Bowl. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (22:39): Kathleen shares news on deadlines to audition for Dolly’s Broadway musical, Jelly Roll has purchased a farm outside of Nashville, and Tom Brady commentates his final regular season NFL game for Fox. TASTING MENU (6:12): Kathleen samples Tayto Salt & Vinegar Irish Crisps, Zaxby’s Zax Sauce, and Pringles Mingles Cheddar & Sour Cream Puffs. UPDATES (29:58): Kathleen shares updates on the latest search for missing Malaysian Flight 370, and Meghan Markle’s cooking show is an anticipated bomb.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (45:37): Kathleen reads the discovery of an uncontacted Amazon tribe in the Brazilian rainforest, and a gardener finds a giant mastodon jaw in upstate New York. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:25): Kathleen shares articles on “Ozark Law” coming to A&E, the world’s oldest person dies at age 116, 2 Oregon men die in a forest hunting Bigfoot, New York City implements congestion pricing, dogs living near Chernobyl have mutated to develop superpowers, declassified CIA documents suggest reincarnation is real, tipping is getting out of control, an eccentric millionaire killed in an LA fire was a Rothschild imposter, 132 escaped hamsters overtook an airplane for 4 days, and fishermen discover 38 lost hunting dogs on a Mississippi lake. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (26:25): Kathleen recommends watching “Bad Sisters” on Apple TV, and “Say Nothing” 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 207: 2024’s Drunkest City In America, The Prophet of Doom, & A Marlboro Canoe For The Convent

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Donna’s Pickle Beer from Pilot Project Brewing, and an Ozark Distillery Bloody Mary. She reviews her Christmas week with family in Missouri, visiting the Budweiser Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch, and tailgating at the Kansas City Chiefs game with her cousins. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (52:02): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll headlining New Year’s Eve Live from Nashville, Chappell Roan sings a holiday duet with Sabrina Carpenter, Snoop Dogg releases holiday song “High Christmas,” and Taylor Swift closes out 2024 supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce at 2 Chiefs’ games. TASTING MENU (3:52): Kathleen samples Pringles Mingles Dill Pickle & Ranch Crisps, and Cheetos Pretzels. UPDATES (20:35): Kathleen shares updates on Mattress Mac’s heart surgery, the South Carolina monkeys are still on the loose, the Supreme Court could ban TikTok, and NASA astronauts stranded in space get more bad news. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (49:10): Kathleen reads the discovery of the identity of “Jack the Ripper” in a genetic analysis. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (53:50): Kathleen shares articles on Party City’s bankruptcy filing, , REO Speedwagon quits touring after 57 years, a “living Nostradamus” makes a chilling prediction about WWIII, Big Lots is closing all of its stores, we look at Baba Venga’s 2025 predictions, Green Bay WI is 2024’s Drunkest City in America, 2024 deems the Waltons are the world’s wealthiest family, author James Patterson gives $500K to independent bookstore staff, Honda & Nissan agree to a 2026 merger, and a woman celebrates her 106th birthday by downing Fireball whiskey. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (1:17:05): Kathleen recommends watching “Bad Sisters” on Apple TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.