Madigan’s Pubcast

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Ocean Course American Pale Ale from Low Tide Brewing Company in St. John’s Island.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (2:32): Kathleen samples Black Forest Gummy Bears, Fisher’s Old Bay Caramel Popcorn, and Old Dutch Cheesy Puffcorn.

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE (22:05): In advance of the Ryman show, Kathleen recommends visiting the Johnny Cash Museum, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Nudie’s Honk Tonk, and Robert’s Western World.

QUEEN NEWS (24:58): Kathleen shares news that Martha Stewart got a new short haircut, and Taylor Swift also got a trendy new haircut and released her “Patient Zero” single which shot to the top spot on the charts.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (42:46): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (29:09): Kathleen updates on Mark Zuckerberg donating $150K to Waterford GAA after purchasing a local castle, and Tony Romo officially parts ways with CBS.

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:02): Kathleen advises to watch “Nashville” on Prime Video.  

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:09:12): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy review the best travel backpacks available. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:18): Kathleen reports that Pompeii excavators have revealed that they have unearthed a Roman cult fresco.

NEWS (55:22): Kathleen reports that Tennessee has botched another prisoner execution, the debate against Daylight Savings Time continues in the US Capitol, McDonalds is bringing back PlayPlaces, Bose is officially bringing back wired earbuds, the President of the US released Senator Cotton’s personal cell when Cotton blocked a Bill from passing, American Idol is moving production to Atlanta, market analysts advise that the popularity of pickleball is quickly dying,and a 6-year-old girl from China sets a Rubix Cube record.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:59:02): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “de qué se me acusa?” or “what am I being charged with?” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:01:22): Kathleen reads about the Saint Boniface of Mainz, patron saint of brewers, Germans, and tailors.

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:54:22): Kathleen reads about Doobie Brother Michael McDonald reuniting with the son that he gave up for adoption 58 years ago.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staghorn Octoberfest seasonal beer from New Glarus Brewing Company.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (1:39): Kathleen samples Limited Edition Deep Fried Oreo cookies, King Bing Minnesota candy, and Limited Edition Coors Light Beer Cheese Cheez-Its.

QUEEN NEWS (20:48): Kathleen shares news that Aer Lingus is honoring Dolly Parton with a Nashville flight number, Snoop Dogg hosted the 2026 VMAs, and Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicating the award to Dolly.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (1:20:31): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (24:13): Kathleen updates on the latest celebration of the Wizard of Oz at Sphere, Prince Harry’s actions put his military service record in question, Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to be released from prison to a halfway house, and Rod Stewart announces his retirement.

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (31:00): Kathleen advises to watch Amanda Seyfried in the Elizabeth Holmes’ drama “The Dropout” on Hulu.

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (38:30): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss how to do a Fall closet reset. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:10): Kathleen reports on a rare ghost lobster trapped in Maine, and the final resting place of Noah’s Ark has been confirmed in Turkey.

SPORTS NEWS (1:02:49): Kathleen reads about Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s announcement that he is starting a series called Finance with Fernando to teach GenZ’ers how to handle their finances, and former NCAA football coach and now Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville says the “deranged” Furry culture is a flight safety risk.

NEWS (1:01:07): Kathleen reports that Quantas has announced the launch date for an 18 hour flight from Sydney to NYC, a Scottish grandmother sets a Fortnite streaming record, Elton John headlines shows at London’s new Apple Music Hall, the last remaining Blockbuster store is located in Oregon, more than 100 people have suffered brain injuries after riding Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster, Delta Air Lines employees are named the best airline staff in North America by Skytrax, and 2 giant pandas have been transported from China to the Atlanta Zoo.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:57:46): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “puedo tener un abogado” or “can I have a lawyer” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:03:32 ): Kathleen reads about St. Pellegia the Pentinent, patron saint of actresses.

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:53:48): Kathleen reads about all of the lobsters in the famous Cape May Lobster House escaping during the recent flooding.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Double Broken Heels Hazy IPA from New Trail Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Tarrytown ,NY and Hershey, PA.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (0:52): Kathleen samples Pop Daddy Dill Pickle Pretzel Sticks, Utz Chesapeake Bay Crab Kettle Chips, and September Farms Caramel Puffs.

QUEEN NEWS (19:50): Kathleen shares news that Cher attended the Montcler flagship store opening, the Country Music Association will honor Dolly with a TV special, and Dolly recorded a secret 15-song album before she died.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (27:42): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (34:44): Kathleen updates on the Harkle’s issues with their VIP status involving their kids new school enrollment, Starbucks CEO announces the next stage of turnaround,

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (56:36): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss a core essential concept of the perfect wardrobe capsule: footwear. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (49:06): Kathleen reports on the discovery of a Tilcayo cat in Bolivia which is the first new cat species discovered in 100 years, and archaeologists unearth footprints of a T-Rex in North Dakota.

SPORTS NEWS (40:06): Kathleen reads about LIV Golf officially filing for bankruptcy, and Roger Goodell has presented the NFL with a concept of having multiple International teams.

NEWS (1:10:10): Kathleen reports that Toys R Us is opening 120 stores with a new strategy, Atlantic City’s Steel Pier is for sale, Pope Leo XIV lands on Vanity Fair’s best dressed list, Meta agrees to a $16.7B settlement, and an American Airlines passenger is duct-taped to his plane seat after a rant.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:40:52): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “Cuál es tu película favorita” or “what is your favorite movie?” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:43:04): Kathleen reads about St. Martha, patron saint of women workers, servants, and cooks.

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:37:44): Kathleen reads about the philanthropy of Milton Hershey.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Austin Lager from Twisted X Brewing Company in Dripping Springs, TX. She reviews her weekend in San Antonio and Austin, visiting the Alamo and having Mexican margatinis at Matt’s El Rancho.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (1:12): Kathleen samples Herr’s Jalapeno Popper Cheese Curls, Cheez-It Chili Dog Crackers, and Cheetos Cheddar Smartfood popcorn.

QUEEN NEWS (44:19): Kathleen shares news that Nashville’s BNA Airport is being renamed after Dolly Parton,Dolly’s SongTeller Hotel is opening September 29th in Nashville, and Taylor Swift participated in an Emmy sketch with Mariska Hargitay.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (29:57): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (57:34): Kathleen updates on Elon’s underground Music City Loop in Nashville, Harry and Meghan have issues with their children’s new UK school,

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:12:17): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to build your capsule.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:30:47): Kathleen reports on the birth of a Przewalski horse for the first time in 200 years in Kazakhstan.

SPORTS NEWS (48:12): Kathleen reads about the Buffalo Bills including the Canadian national anthem to acknowledge Canadian fans before the home opener at the new Highmark Stadium.

NEWS (1:33:28): Kathleen reports that Barry Manilow has released new 2027 Vegas residency dates, the Alamo has an official cat named Bella, Oprah is set to headline the Vegas Sphere with her show “Aha,” Norway has unveiled a new Northern Lights train tour, Celine Dion begins her Paris run of shows,  Apple unveils their new foldable iPhone Duo,leading AI creators are warning the need for safeguards, 4 Renoir paintings are stolen in France, and polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies in Tokyo.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (2:03:51): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “qué deportes te gustan” or “what sports do you like?” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:06:21): Kathleen reads about Saint Januarius, patron saint of blood banks and blood donors.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a 417 Lager from Springfield Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her Labor Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks hanging out with family and friends.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (3:01): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Red Hot Riplets, Limited Edition Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos, and Firecracker Gummi Bears.

QUEEN NEWS (18:52): Kathleen shares news that Dolly’s favorite Northern California getaway is revealed, the University of Calgary is offering a Celebrity Culture course that includes Taylor Swift marketing, Cher gets conservatorship over son Elijah Blue, and Stevie Nicks’ younger brother Christopher passes away at age 72.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (28:12): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (42:18): Kathleen updates on Elizabeth Holmes’ upcoming “You Can See Everything” documentary, and the British Royal family takes a formal stance against Meghan & Harry.

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:21): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to maximize your wardrobe with a minimalist approach and consideration to quality over quantity.

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (12:35): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix.

SPORTS NEWS (1:04:49): Kathleen reads about the Wisconsin vs Notre Dame “Catholics vs Alcoholics” tee, the 2026 best fantasy football punishments before drafting are released, the US Open tennis tournament has an Influencer problem, Wimbledon won’t credential Influencers after US Open issues, the CEO of Good Good Golf steps down, and LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys the LA Angels.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:24:44): Kathleen reports on Picasso painting “Torero” that was stolen from a Milwaukee gallery has been found 8 years later in a rental apartment, and a rare orange shark has been discovered off the coast of Costa Rica.

NEWS (1:27:31): Kathleen reports that only 2 countries in the world allow pharmaceutical tv ads, the Canadian mint is releasing another glow-in-the-dark coin, Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92, Australia becomes the first country to ban AI-generated music from charts, and 40,000 lbs of Pabst Blue Ribbon go missing in a California heist.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:41:54): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuál es tu comida favorita, or “what is your favorite food” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:46:30): Kathleen reads about Saint Thecla, patron saint of women’s empowerment after she fought off killer seals & lions and being burned at the stake.

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:43:31): Kathleen shares a story about Bill Greason, the first Black pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history who served as a US Marine and is the last surviving member of the Negro Baseball League.