Madigan’s Pubcast

Madigan’s Pubcast Bonus Episode: “Blood On Their Hands”: A Conversation with Mandy Matney

In this Bonus episode of Madigan's Pubcast, rockstar journalist and newly published best-selling author Mandy Matney joins Kathleen to discuss true crime, psychopaths, Mandy's new book, and everything else under the sun. Kathleen and Termites everywhere have not only followed but become fans of Mandy's daring and brave coverage of South Carolina’s Murdaugh Murders, detailed in her Murdaugh Murders podcast which has grown into one of her many new projects: True Sunlight. Mandy's new book, Blood on Their Hands is OUT NOW! Go to www.bloodontheirhandsbook.com to learn more. Follow Mandy on social media at: Instagram: @mandy_matney X: @MandyMatney Facebook: @MandyMatneyInvestigates Join Kathleen and subscribe to Mandy's True Sunlight podcast 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 158: Bankrupting the Vegas Sphere, Swiftie Seances, & Pizza Hut’s New Snake Pizza

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Volksbier Vienna-style lager from Wibby Brewing. She reviews her amazing weekend doing 2 sold-out shows in Denver at The Paramount, enjoying Bloody Mary’s at Sams No.3’s Hammer Bar walking through Larimer Square, and hanging out with friends Josh Blue and John Novosad backstage after her shows.QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has expanded to Missouri, and her Rockstar film opens for 48 hours this week, Taylor Swift’s Vancouver ticket sales are setting records on the secondary market and her postponed Argentina show prompts the regional airline to waive change fees, and Tanya Tucker was absolutely fabulous in her CMA performance celebrating her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Conimex Indonesian Shrimp Crisps and Boulder Canyon Kettle Chips.UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the flawless vivid blue diamond selling for $44M, and the Qanon Shaman is running for Congress.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about discovery of 100K year old mammoth bones while fishing in a Russian river, and a video captures a long-lost echidna species that wasn’t seen for decades.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Pizza Hut’s new snake pizza, anti-oil protesting Children smash the glass of a rare Velazquez painting in London, a rare Titanic first-class menu offers details of life onboard, ticket prices plummet for the F1 Grand Prix in Las Vegas, another Missouri teacher is discovered to be on OnlyFans, the Las Vegas Sphere is almost bankrupt after losing $100M in its first few weeks since opening, a woman had a 700-yr-old painting over her stove for decades, Churchill’s golden toilet is stolen, and an Arizona golf course is under attack by a group of javelinas.WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Escaping Twin Flames” on Netflix, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 157: A St. Louis Pub Crawl, Basquiat’s Selfie, & Explaining YOLO

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light and reviewing her hometown weekend playing the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. She shares the details of a 3-day intermittent pub crawl throughout St. Louis with her cousins, stopping at McGurk’s Irish Pub, Ballpark Village, and Tucker’s Place. She loved her IMO’s bacon pizza after her sold-out show and announced that the family after-party was “epic.”QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Dolly Parton’s new HeartSong resort lodge has opened in Tennessee and her Rockstar album is being released November 17th, Queen Taylor Swift is preparing for her South American tour, Tanya Tucker is performing at the CMA’s, and Cher is promoting her “Christmas” holiday album. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Gooey Butter Cake from Schnuck’s grocery, given to her by her friend Courtney from The Courtney Show in STL. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the “Crazy Plane Lady” admitting she had a meltdown, Mark Zuckerberg’s MMA training, and WeWork files for bankruptcy.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the San Jose shipwreck off the coast of Colombia, and the lost continent Argoland has been discovered hidden beneath jungles in Southeast Asia. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the sale of Basquiat’s self-portrait, Sam Bankman-Fried’s guilty verdict, an endangered bison has been spotted in Thailand, a passenger chases a plane on the tarmac after a missed flight, the 4th oldest nautical chart sold at auction, Michelangelo’s secret drawing room in Florence opens to the public, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering free donuts for the rest of the year, Goldie Hawn says she was touched by aliens, scientists are studying a 116-yr-old woman to develop cures for diseases, a rare spotted deer was born at the Chester Zoo, and an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot says he took magic mushrooms before trying to shut down airplane engines mid-flight. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “NYAD” on Netlix, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 156: UFC + Bud Light, Meeting Mattress Mack & Dolly’s Rockstar Movie Announcement

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Neato Bandito from Deep Ellum Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Texas performing in Fort Worth and Houston. She watched a longhorn cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards ate at Riscky’s Steakhouse and the Original Ninfa’s, and had the opportunity to meet Mattress Mack at his original Gallery Furniture location in Houston. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Dolly Parton has announced a global first-listen fan event for her Rockstar album in theatres Nov 15th and also teaming up with Cracker Barrel on a Rockstar release. Tanya Tucker has finally been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Taylor Swift’s “1989 – Taylor’s Version” album’s release will be the biggest release of 2023. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Lonestar Popcorn, Rudy’s Original Texas BBQ Sauce, Uncle Dave’s Kettle Korn, and Limited Edition Red Velvet Oreo Cookies. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Mattress Mack’s 2023 World Series bet, banks backing Elon’s Twitter purchase expect to lost $2B on the deal, and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried completely cracks on the stand.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of Noah’s Ark in Turkey, and ancient face carvings are exposed as Amazon water level drops to record lows. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Christine McVie’s estate and Pat Benatar selling their music catalogs, UFC contracts a sponsorship deal with Bud Light, United Airlines implements a new boarding process, Sears reopens a single store in a California mall, Travis Kelce releases new KC style bbq meals at Walmart, Annika Sorenstam is the newest member at Augusta National, and a CBC investigation says Canadian folk icon Buffy Sainte-Marie has falsely claimed her native identity. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching the Fifth Estate’s episode investigating Buffy Sainte-Marie, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 155: Pickleball Violence, Taco Bell’s New Nuggets & Bidding Farewell to the National Pandas

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Brunch Crunch Blonde Ale from Mully’s Brewery in Frederick, MD. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Virginia Beach and Washington DC, eating at the Old Ebbitt Grill, and taking the opportunity to see the Giant Pandas at the National Zoo in DC before they return to China later this year. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Cher has released her first-holiday album entitled “Christmas,” Queen Dolly Parton has released the latest single “Wrecking Ball” from her Rockstar album, and Queen Taylor Swift attended another Chief’s home game (against the Chargers) as she prepares for the “Taylor’s Version” release of her 1989 album on October 27th. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Berger Cookies from Baltimore, Albanese “World’s Best” gummy bears, and Not Joe Mama’s Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the National Zoo’s giant pandas returning to China in December 2023, and Banksy’s street art appeared in Gaza last weekend amidst the Israeli conflict with the Palestinians. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of 600-year-old floorboards believed to have been walked by Shakespeare when a UK theatre is renovated, and a pair of 9,500-year-old sandals are found in a Spanish bat cave. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on recent issues of violence involving Pickleball players, a 17-carat “Bleu Royal” vivid blue diamond could fetch $50M at Sotheby’s, Queen Elizabeth’s 100K mile Range Rover is heading to auction, Taco Bell has released their new chicken nuggets in the Twin Cities, a single bottle of the most sought-after Scotch whiskey called the Macallan Adami 1926 has been released in Europe, she reviews the reasons why the US kept Daylight Saving Time, Spirit Airlines has agreed to pay over $8M in a class-action lawsuit involving “surprise” baggage fees, a one-in-100-million catch “cotton candy lobster” was pulled out of a pot in Maine, Target and Walmart are turning away from self-checkout, and a Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to stealing ‘The Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from the Judy Garland Museum. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 154: KC vs Carolina BBQ, Buc-ee’s Dirty Bird, & Colorado Captures Bigfoot

Kathleen opens the show drinking a shot of Stone Breaker Cinnamon Irish Whiskey from Restless Spirits in Kansas City. She talks about her weekends in Richmond and Charlotte, and then Des Moines and Kansas City, eating BBQ at two of her favorite places: Mac’s Speed Shop in Charlotte and Joe’s Kansas City BBQ, and visiting her friends at Raygun in Des Moines before stopping by Fong’s Pizza for a beer. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Taylor Swift’s “Era’s Tour” film opened to almost $125M in box office sales globally last weekend, and Queen Dolly Parton has announced that she will perform at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day Halftime show.“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples “Night of the Living” BBQ sauce from Joe’s KC, Reese’s Dipped Peanut Butter Animal Crackers, and Sterzing’s Potato Chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the auction results from the “Infinite Blue” diamond, Netlix plans to open brick-and-mortar stores, and more drama occurs around Spirit Airlines when a half-naked woman walks through one of their Florida airport terminals. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 1981 DeLorean in a Wisconsin barn, and a painting valued at $15K turned out to be a Rembrandt. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Mattress Mack’s $50K donation towards Mary Lou Retton’s medical costs and his potential $43M gambling payout if the Astros win the World Series, the latest video release capturing Bigfoot walking near a train in Colorado, Britney Spears flees to a private island amidst scrutiny from her forthcoming biography release, a farmer protecting chickens captures a creature believed to be extinct for 130 yrs, a Mexican cartel member murders his box by mistake in a raid, a Buc-ee’s cofounder’s son is charged with secretly recording guests, three Scottish islands have gone up for sale, a UK university will offer a Masters Degree in Magic and the Occult, WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilded Age” on HBO, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 153: Queen Stevie’s Barbie, The Vegas Sphere Opens, & Taylor Gets the Green Light

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bud Light Seltzer. She reviews her birthday weekend in NYC, drinking Guinness with friends at multiple Irish pubs and attending Stevie Nicks’ concert at Madison Square Garden. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Cher has hired 4 men to kidnap her troubled son Elijah Blue, Mattel is releasing a Stevie Nicks Barbie doll, Dolly’s new rock song “What’s Going On” is released with Linda Perry, “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Garlic Parmesan Pop Daddy Pretzels, and Dinosaur BBQ Sauce. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Sam-Bankman-Fried’s issue of millions to pay Tom Brady for “consulting,”, Shakira’s tax issues continue, Britney Spears experiences fallout after she dances with knives in an Instagram post, and the Wienermobile returns.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a Viking burial trove in Norway, and Christie’s will offer a rare Monet Water Lily painting for $65M.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on the futuristic vehicles set to take to the skies at the Paris Olympics, an alligator missing the top half of its jaw is adopted by Gatorland, theater tickets from the night Lincoln was assassinated sold for $262K, the Halloween movie murder house is for sale, a 250-lb ancient Japanese Buddha sculpture is stolen from an LA gallery, the most expensive book sales in the world take place at Christie’s auction house, Tupac’s murder is solved after 27 years, Las Vegas’s Sphere debuts with U2, a German museum employee has been caught swapping original paintings with fakes, and a woman is rescued from an outhouse toilet after trying to retrieve her Apple watch. LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown Talking Heads “Psycho Killer” and Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze.” WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilded Age” on HBO, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 152: Throwing the First Pitch, The Wienermobile Returns, & Taylor and The Tight End

Kathleen opens the show drinking a CarmelCrisp Caramel Popcorn Ale from Revolution Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Eau Claire and Madison WI, and Chicago, enjoying cheese curds and bratwurst bloody mary’s with her cousins between sold-out shows. She was absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs’ game against the Rockies, and lead the crowd singing the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift fueled rumors that she’s dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce when she attended his home game last weekend, and she ALSO mobilized 35,000 new young people to register to vote in a single Instagram post. Queen Stevie Nicks has announced initial dates on her 2024 North American tour. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Garrett Popcorn, Ole Salty’s kettle chips, and Silver Spring Beer N Brat Mustard. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on FTX’s lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, and the MGM hackers are revealed to be US-based teenagers. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the world’s oldest time capsule in a Polish church, and a Norwegian man encounters the “gold find of the century” with his new metal detector. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Katy Perry’s sale of her entire catalogue to Litmus Music for $225M, tragedy strikes at the Bellagio during F1 construction, the first-ever Bob Ross “Joy of Painting” work sells for $9.8M, Joann Fabrics could enter bankruptcy, Rite Aid plans to close hundreds of stores, there’s an Airbnb apocalypse occurring in NYC, Amtrak is poised to lose monopoly as Brightline’s bullet train readies in Florida, a rare Depression-era $10K bill sells at auction, and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter take a break from hospice to attend a Peanut Festival parade. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 151: Vegas Gets Hacked, A Red Wine River, & The Takeover of Twinkies

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Quickbeer Pilsner from Rusty Rail Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Hershey, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland, visiting Troegs Brewery and the Hershey Story Museum in Hershey, eating her favorite Primanti Bros Bar in Pittsburgh, and visiting the A Christmas Story House in Cleveland. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Taylor Swift makes history at the 2023 VMAs, and Queen Dolly is expanding her Doggy Parton collection to Petco. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples a Gibble’s Red Hot chips, Pittsburgh Pretzel Rods and Weber’s Horseradish Mustard. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Anna Delvey’s rooftop fashion show, and El Chapo’s son has been extradited from Mexico.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a lithium mine on the Nevada//Oregon border.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles outlining deals on National Cheeseburger Day, another rare brown spotless giraffe has been born in Africa, a man stockpiles 75 years’ worth of incandescent light bulbs, mysterious “blue lights” flash in the sky moments before the Moroccan earthquake, a wine river flows through a Portuguese village when a distillery’s tank bursts, Smucker is buying Hostess, McDonalds is getting rid of self-serve soda machines, there’s methodology as to why you have to walk so far to your gate at airports, a resident at The Villages is arrested for trafficking illegal erectile dysfunction pills, and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner is removed from the Rock n Roll HOF board after comments in his new book. LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of Styx’s “Mr. Roboto” and Taylor Swift’s “Mean.” WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 150: Area 51’s Secret Airline, Disrespecting Elvis, & a Drug Lord Saves the Amazon

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Snarf Snarf Hazy IPA from Revolution Brewing and toasts the Termites with a shot of Eggo Nog Sippin Cream from Sugarlands Distilling to celebrate the 150th episode of the Pubcast. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Boise and Reno, drinking beer in Boise’s “Tallest Bar” and watching a furry ride a scooter in downtown Reno. QUEEN NEWS: Kathleen reports that Queen Cher is releasing a Christmas album “Are You Spending Christmas with Me?” in time for this holiday season. “GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples a MFT BBQ Sauce, an Idaho Spud chocolate bar, and Tim’s Sasquatch Surprise kettle chips. UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the Milwaukee bar’s Aaron Rodgers bar tab promo, the Tennessee zoo reveals the name of their rare spotless giraffe, and another victim depicted in BTK Killer drawing has been identified.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of an 82-foot-long dinosaur in a Portuguese backyard, and a ship that sank over 140 years ago is found in pristine condition off the coast of Wisconsin. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on Janet Airlines flights out of Vegas to AREA 51, flamingoes blown to Tennessee and Ohio by Hurricane Idalia, a man arrested by the Coast Guard for attempting to cross the Atlantic in a hamster wheel, the Wisconsin Dells are getting a new Buc-ee’s, St. Jude’s arm is touring the US, Tom Brady has joined Delta Airlines as a strategic adviser, climate protesters glue their feet to the floor in the US Open tennis stands, a moronic tourist jumped into Elvis’s pool at Graceland, Life At Sea Cruises has announced a 3-year cruise, a cocaine warlord is saving the Amazon rainforest, and a Turkish family walks on all fours,.LYRICAL BREAKDOWN: Kathleen compares the lyrical breakdown of the B-52’s “Private Idaho” and Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero.”WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.