Madigan’s Pubcast

Episode 190: Learning Pickleball, The Benefits of Napping, & A Big Surprise at an Alabama Buc-ee’s

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hipster Dance Party Double IPA from East Nashville Beer Works. She reviews her weekend off beer hopping with her cousins in Nashville, visiting Morgan Wallen’s “This Bar” and Justin Timberlake’s Twelve-Thirty Club. COURT NEWS (17:40): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton’s new cosmetic line, Stevie Nicks rewards the UK butler who rushed her to the hospital during her recent health scare, and Taylor Swift wraps her European ERAS Tour.TASTING MENU (5:49): Kathleen samples Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise, Hidden Valley Ranch Green Goddess dressing, and UTZ Carolina Style BBQ chips. UPDATES (21:10): Kathleen shares updates on Banksy’s final work in his London “Animals” series, the Missouri woman involved in the scheme to illegally sell Graceland is arrested, and drug lord El Mayo breaks his silence involving his capture by US authorities. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (40:47): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of 200-year-old dinosaur footprints by a Scottish girl, and huge teeth found in the North Sea belonging to an extinct walrus. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:35): Kathleen shares articles on a penguin who swims 5K miles every year to meet the man who saved his life, Burning Man fails to sell out, Keith Urban gives a pop-up concert at an Alabama Buc-ee’s, Subway calls an emergency franchiser’s meeting, Melbourne bans electric scooter rentals, short naps are popular again, and the increasing trend of “raw dogging” on long flights. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Clickbait” 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 189: Introducing Chappell Roan, Cats Eating Ice Cream, & The Tribe Saving The Amazon

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Herding Cats Hazy Pale Ale from Quayle’s Brewery in Oro-Medonte, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara Falls (Canada) taking a boat tour under the Falls on The Hornblower, eating her favorite shrimp at The Keg, and a sold out show at FallsviewCasino. She shares some freaky stats about Niagara Falls and recommends that everyone visit at least once in a lifetime. COURT NEWS (24:20): Kathleen shares news on Taylor Swift’s terror scare surrounding her Vienna ERAs concerts, Jelly Roll helps open a new youth center in Nashville, Snoop gave an epic performance at the Closing Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics, and Kathleen nominates Chappell Roan as a new queen for the court. TASTING MENU (6:15): Kathleen samples Hostess Hickory Sticks, Hippie Chippies, and Chiavettas Salt & Vinegar BBQ chips. UPDATES (44:47): Kathleen shares updates on Banksy’s latest grouping of animal murals around London, the QAnon Shaman will get his headdress back, and Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (50:51): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a lost temple where Jesus performed miracles, and the mystery of the Bronze Age ax heads mailed anonymously to an Irish museum has been solved. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:49): Kathleen shares articles on “The Wizard of Oz” being adapted for the Vegas Sphere, Denny’s is closing 15 restaurants, a reclusive tribe attacks loggers in an effort to save the Amazon, Hurricane Debby blows $1M worth of cocaine onto Florida beaches, Elon Musk’s X to close SFO office, Airbnb stock has nosedived, stranded NASA astronauts could be vaporized returning to Earth on the Boeing Starliner, WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (43:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Mountain Queen” 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 188: Gold For Snoop & Martha, Venice’s Tourist Tax, & Moose Lodge Beer Specials

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Frisch’s Strawberry Pie Ale from Taft’s Brewing Company in Cincinnati. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Ohio, talking about the Hallmark-like vibe in Marietta and eating Skyline Chili and Cincy. She visits the Moose Lodge in Marietta and explains the difference between the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) and the Loyal Order of Moose. COURT NEWS (20:10): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll performed at WWE’s SummerSlam, Taylor Swift wrapped the Warsaw dates of her ERAS tour, Snoop Dogg is ruling the Paris Olympics NBC broadcast team, and honorary “Queen-For-A-Week” 85-year-old smoker JoAnne “Big Mama” Carner just missed the cut at the 2024 US Golf Senior Women’s Open. TASTING MENU (2:45): Kathleen samples Grippo’s Cincinnati Bearcats BBQ Chips and Mister Bee Biscuits & Gravy Potato chips. UPDATES (28:30): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd’s position on the affiliated Netflix lawsuit, a Wisconsin man is charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison for his role in the Capitol riot, and El Chapo’s son denies making a deal with the US gov’t to turn over El Mayo.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (43:55): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery on the Jersey Shore of the oldest message in a bottle ever found. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on Aerosmith cancelling their world tour, Venice’s tourist tax didn’t deter enough travelers, Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol, why you should run when you see purple paint on a tree, it’s been the worst season ever on Greece’s “Instagram Island,” Spirit Airlines revamps its fare options, the best breakfast sandwich in the US is crowned in North Carolina, and Prince Harry continues to live in never-ending victimhood. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” 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 187: Southwest’s New Boarding Era, Cocaine Sharks, & Remember The Alamo

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Mama Tried Citrus IPA from Brazos Valley Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend of sold out shows in San Antonio and Austin, eating TexMex at Matt’s El Rancho and touring The Alamo. COURT NEWS (26:00): Kathleen shares news that Cher is releasing her two-part memoir, the Swifties swarmed a hill in Munich to watch Taylor Swift’s ERAS show, Stevie Nicks discloses why she unexpectedly postponed 2 UK shows, and Snoop Dogg wins gold as the hippest commentator at the Paris Olympics. TASTING MENU (1:32): Kathleen samples Texas Spicy Fickle Pickles, Salt Lick Spicy BBQ Sauce, and Buc-ee’s Ranch ‘N Crackers. UPDATES (33:56): Kathleen shares updates on Phil Collins’s love for The Alamo, and the oil activists are found guilty after defacing Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (39:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a portrait of Henry VIII by an art historian scrolling on X, and a lost altar at the location where Jesus was said to have been buried and resurrected has been unearthed. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:30): Kathleen shares articles on Celine Dion’s potential residency at Resorts World, Flavor Flav hypes Team USA’s water polo teams, “Cocaine sharks” test positive for drugs in Brazil, El Mayo is arrested in El Paso, a naked cruise is set to sail in 2025, Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating, here are the top 10 most shark-infested beaches in the US, a Babe Ruth jersey breaks world record for a sports item at auction, and a cocaine kingpin had a double life as a professional soccer player. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Simone Biles Rising” 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 186: A Living Nostradamus, Don’t F*CK With Cat Ladies, & Scientists Weigh In On Nessie

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Noyes Helles German Lager from Babycat Brewery in Kensington, MD. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City, with 2 sold out shows at The Borgata and a fun night gambling with her friend Lewis Black. COURT NEWS (22:00 ): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll is raising funds for Indigenous youth in Ontario, Taylor Swift is making her way through Germany on her ERAS tour, and Snoop Dogg is going to carry the torch in the Paris Opening Ceremonies. TASTING MENU (1:09): Kathleen samples Cinnamon Stick Moonshine BBQ Sauce, Herr’s Hot Stromboli potato chips, Herr’s Pierogi potato chips, and Herr’s Potato Stix. UPDATES (26:10): Kathleen shares updates on NBC’s Paris Olympic coverage being broadcast in AMC Theaters, and UK police arrest a 17-year-old in connection with the 2023 MGM cyberattack. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (37:00): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the remains of a Papal palace in Rome, and a Pompeii discovery reveals the force that may have made the disaster deadlier. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:00): Kathleen shares articles on Starbuck’s latest corporate change, Chick-fil-A falls from their No. 1 fast food ranking, the Top 15 Most Dangerous Cities are released, a man is boiled alive in Yellowstone, a “living Nostradamus” predicted the Crowdstrike blackout, the Loch Ness Monster’s existence is deemed “plausible” by scientists, and a rare video shows an Indigenous tribe emerging from the Amazon.WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (30:55): Kathleen recommends watching “America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders” 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 185: New Orleans’ Horror Mansion, Flying Hippos, & Whataburger Saves Houston

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Thunder Ann Pale Ale from Jackelope Brewing.COURT NEWS (13:42): Kathleen shares news that Queen Stevie Nicks brought Harry Styles onstage at her London Hyde Park show, Taylor Swift finished the Italian leg of her ERAS Tour, Snoop Dogg is prepping to commentate the Paris Olympics, and Jelly Roll saved the day in Tampa by giving an impromptu concert when Morgan Wallen canceled his show at Raymond James Stadium. TASTING MENU (0:55): Kathleen samples Hidden Valley Garlic Ranch Dressing, Lay’s Midwest Inspired Fried Dill Pickle Chips, and Dorito’s Nacho Cheese Flavored Smartfood popcorn. UPDATES (17:05): Kathleen shares updates on Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” movie release, Yellowstone’s “Supermom” grizzly bear is spotted with 5 cubs, and protesters are squirting water at tourists in Barcelona to protest VRBO altering the city’s affordable housing market.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (34:50): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of Zanoah, proving that Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (41:10): Kathleen shares articles on Mattress Mack’s generous support of Houston residents after Hurricane Beryl, Red Box is ceasing operations, a stegosaurus skeleton is going up for private auction, hundreds of Colombian soccer fans crash the gates at the Copa America final, Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth passed away this week, Whataburger’s app helps Houston residents navigate power outages after Beryl, scientists discover that hippos can “fly,” a stegosaurus fossil could fetch $6M at Sotheby’s, convicted murderer Jodi Arias is selling paintings from prison, a mother cat brought her sick kitten to a human hospital, and New Orleans’ haunted LaLaurie Mansion is for sale. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (1:18:00): Kathleen recommends listening to “Missing: Richard Simmons” wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 184: Nerds On Fire, Debating Airbnb, & The Return of Shark Week

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale from Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (16:20): Kathleen shares news that Taylor Swift crushed a weekend of shows in Amsterdam, Dolly Parton is releasing 2 new frozen desserts, Jelly Roll adds more tour dates, and Snoop Dogg prepares to commentate the Paris Olympics. TASTING MENU (2:40): Kathleen samples Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle, Giants Bacon Ranch Cashews, and Hellman’s Chili Lime Mayonnaise. UPDATES (25:04): Kathleen shares updates on BARK Air’s expansion to Chicago, and Cracker Barrel launches a test of the largest menu revamp in the brand’s history. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (37:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a giant salamander-like fossil in Namibia, and archaeologists unearth a relic that depicts Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:35): Kathleen shares articles on the decline of Big Lots, Lodge Cast Iron shares the benefits of cooking with Dolly’s iron, Mattress Mack converts his store to a Hurricane Beryl shelter, NHL’s Seattle Kraken hire their 1st female coach, a New Orleans mansion featured in American Horror Story hits the market, Airbnb is exposed for not protecting guests from hidden cameras, Hallmark partners with the Kansas City Chiefs for Christmas movie, “Holiday Touchdown” and France’s Excalibur sword vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (41:00): Kathleen recommends watching the Euro Cup and Copa Cup Soccer tournaments, and Shark Week on Discovery Channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 183: Fourth of July Fun, Alien Monoliths, & Taylor & Stevie Unite In Dublin

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale from Atlantic Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Portland Maine, golfing with her friend Peter Kostis, going on a seal-watching cruise, and eating as much lobster as possible. COURT NEWS (15:38): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks attended Taylor Swift’s final Dublin show, Jelly Roll announced new 2024 tour dates, and Snoop Dogg releases his own line of Sketchers shoes. TASTING MENU (3:10): Kathleen samples Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Covered Blueberries, Allagash Beer Brittle, and Surf Sweets Gummy Bears. UPDATES (22:30): Kathleen shares updates on the status of the rare white buffalo calf recently born in Yellowstone, Baby Reindeer’s Martha accused of stalking a politician in the 80’s, and Pablo Escobar’s abandoned hippos continue to wreak havoc in Colombia.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”(45:40): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the lost continent of Argoland off the coast of Australia, and another alien monolith has appeared in Colorado. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (51:42): Kathleen shares articles on Walgreens closure of 8,700 stores, ESPN’s 2024 Pat Tillman Award recipient is controversial, the Vatican bans tattoos and body piercings for St. Peter’s Basilica workers, a new 7’3” Chinese basketball player is dominating the international game, vacationers are turning away from VRBO, a 104-year-old lobster fisherwoman shares the secret of her longevity, Seattle Mariners’ fans experience “Hot Dogs From Heaven,” and a wife is accused of spiking her husband’s Mountain Dew with Roundup. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication” 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 182: Buc-ee’s Midlife Crisis, Pickleball Bars, & Flip Phones Make a Comeback

INTRO: (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Face Plant IPA from Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, VA. She reviews her weekend in West Virginia, with a sold-out show in Charles Town and lots of horse racing. She shows off her 2 Bears 5K medal that she received from her friend Bert Kreischer for running his 5K race, and tells all Termites to stream Pete Holmes’ podcast “You Made It Weird.”COURT NEWS (14:48): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll hosted CMAFest with Ashley McBryde, Taylor Swift brings boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage at Wembley in London, and Snoop Dogg was a welcome broadcast commentator at the Steeplechase. TASTING MENU (3:39): Kathleen samples Fisher’s Old Bay Carmel Popcorn, Virginia Diner Small Batch Peanuts, and UTZ Salt & Vinegar chips. UPDATES (21:59): Kathleen shares updates on the Climate protester Children storming the 18th green at the PGA Travelers Championship, the erupting Icelandic volcano’s lava is heading for a primary power plant, and Taylor Swift’s private jet is targeted in Scotland. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”(35:50): Kathleen is amazed to read about magnet fishermen discovering a safe filled with $100K in a NY river, FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (38:31): Kathleen shares articles on a pet donkey living with a wild herd of elk, Hooters is closing several restaurants, Pope Francis gives a light to long-winded priests, flip phone sales are surging, a St. Louis restaurant enforces an age minimum for diners, Jeopardy host Alex Trebek is honored with his own postage stamp, a baseball stadium becomes first to offer a THC product to fans, Netflix has a new marketing strategy, and Buc-ee the Beaver appears to be having a midlife crisis. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Pompeii: The New Dig” on PBS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 181: The White Buffalo Prophecy, Defending Milwaukee, & Tom Brady’s Firey TED Talk

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show by drinking a Pier to Pier Pale Ale from Hermosa Beach Brewing Company. She talks about her weekend in Los Angeles attending her friend Ellie’s Bat Mitzvah, and flying to the Ozarks to spend Father’s Day with her family.COURT NEWS (27:40): Kathleen shares news that Jelly Roll offered to pay a fan’s college tuition during a recent Nashville show, Stevie Nicks is having a blast on her summer tour, and Taylor Swift just finished her weekend of shows in Liverpool. TASTING MENU (7:55): Kathleen samples Mister Bee Pepperoni Roll potato chips, Hampton Farms Spicy Dill Pickle Peanuts, and Doritos Baja Firey Mango chips. UPDATES (30:20): Kathleen shares updates on the climate activist children defacing Stonehenge, Elon makes Twitter “likes” private, Flava Flav officially supports Red Lobster’s Crabfest, and King Charles’ portrait was attacked by animal rights activists.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”(49:00): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for the first time in a decade, and records of Pompeii’s survivors have been found.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:00): Kathleen shares articles on the 15 most popular things to do in Milwaukee, The Eagles’ new residency at the Vegas Sphere, you don’t have to legally wear seat belts in New Hampshire, a papyrus depicts Jesus performing miracles around age five, a white buffalo calf confirms a Lakota prophecy, Aaron Rodgers skips New York Jets’ mini camp, Colorado’s legal marijuana market is experiencing a significant downturn, she shares her thoughts on Tom Brady’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction speech, and a cat receives a doctorate from a Vermont university. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (16:55): Kathleen recommends watching Chaka Khan’s NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” on YouTube, and ESPN Films’ “Renee” which documents the life of tennis star Renee Richards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.