Madigan’s Pubcast

• Episode 242: Mariah Carey’s Vegas Christmas, Defiant Nuns, & Amazon’s New Driverless Taxis

  INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Indiana, performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s in Indy.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL, and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass.    TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels, and Lay’s Loaded Nacho chips.    UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s reinvention of Endless Shrimp, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is denied trademarks, The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere, Prince Harry kneels to King Charles, and Coachella’s 2026 lineup has been released.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt, AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service, Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement, John Daly sets a new PGA record, rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana, Finland is introducing a four-day work week, defiant nuns flee their care home, Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027, Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas, fireflies are disappearing, and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium, patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan’s latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina, and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub. 

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• Episode 241: An NFL House Divided, Yard Cats, & 600-lb Super Pigs Invade America   ”

  INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an ArrowRed Lager from KC Bier Company. She reviews her Labor Day at Lake of the Ozarks, and the results of her family Fantasy Football drafts.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (15:57): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is engaged, and Chappell Roan is headlining Lollapalooza 2026.    TASTING MENU (1:59): Kathleen samples Lay’s Cheesy Buffalo Dip Kettle Chips, Planters Buffalo Ranch Nut Duos, and Buffalo Wild Wings Spicy Beer Cheese Party Dip.    UPDATES (26:05): Kathleen shares updates on Britney Spears’ latest manic episode, Cracker Barrel does another branding U-turn, a Russian man dies at Burning Man, and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend files for “Gold Digger” trademark.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:20): Kathleen reveals that a rare jaguar has been spotted on a trail cam in Brazil.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:28): Kathleen shares articles on $100 caviar chicken nuggets being served at the US Open, more than 200 stolen paintings are recovered from a Nazi descendant’s home in Argentina, Giorgio Armani has passed away at age 91, Vogue has a new US Editor, Vegas brings back $3 beers, Canada’s 600-lb pigs are invading the US, and the world’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Florida.     SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:01): Kathleen reads about St. Carlos Acutis, the Millennial Saint of the Internet.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:55): Kathleen recommends watching “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” on Netflix.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:20:40): Kathleen reads highlights of a baboon named Jack who handled railway signals in South Africa. 

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• Episode 240: Fantasy Football Drafts, Radioactive Shrimp, & The Great Cracker Barrel Disaster

  INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennessee Vol Lager from Yee-Haw Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (12:55): Kathleen shares news announcing that Snoop Dogg is continuing his youth football camps, Colorado State University is starting a class called “Spanish for Swifties,” and Dolly’s musical is being considered for another extension in Nashville.    TASTING MENU (4:05): Kathleen samples Terrapin Ridge Farms Dill Pickle Aioli, Lay’s Frank’s Red Hot Potato Chips, and Pringles Ghost Pepper Ranch chips.    UPDATES (30:23): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s official exit from bankruptcy, Anna Delvey is selling Bunnygate t-shirts, Vegas has announced a new Blake Shelton residency, and Burning Man had an apocalyptic start.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (39:25): Kathleen reveals that a 6 ½ foot long orange nurse shark was caught off the coast of Costa Rica, and first edition copy of The Hobbit has been found while cleaning out a home in Britain.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:35): Kathleen shares articles on Cracker Barrel’s recent logo change, AppleTV is raising their rates, Southwest Airlines has a new policy for excessively overweight people, Disneyland is changing their early entry policy, Chick-Fil-A is implementing a Teen Chaperone policy, Bed Bath & Beyond is boycotting California, Burning Man opens to apocalyptic weather, and Walmart pulls radioactive shrimp from its freezers.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:22): Kathleen reads about St. Agatha, patron saint of jewelers, breast cancer patients, bellfounders and fire.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:25): Kathleen recommends watching “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” on Netflix, “Hostage” on Netflix, and “One Night In Idaho: The College Murders” on Prime Video.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:44): Kathleen reads highlights of Nike’s Phil Knight donating $2B to cancer research, and the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson receives a gift from #BillsMafia.   

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• Episode 239: Frankenstein Rabbits, Misspelled Tattoos, & Massachusetts’ Ban on Happy Hour

  INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Shark Tracker Light Lager from Cisco Brewers. She reviews her weekend in Cape Cod performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (17:45): Kathleen shares news announcing that Post Malone & Jelly Roll have started the European leg of their tour, and Taylor Swift hinted to many Super Bowl Easter Eggs in her New Heights podcast appearance.    TASTING MENU (3:20): Kathleen samples Smartfood Cheetos Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn, and Chester’s Carolina Style BBQ Fries.    UPDATES (31:35): Kathleen shares updates on Starbucks changes in Korea, Vegas has extended Formula 1 through 2027, Anna Delvey is in more trouble, and the US govt is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:10): Kathleen reveals that one of the rarest coins in American history has been located in NYC.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:45): Kathleen shares articles on Claire’s stores closing, Megadeth is retiring, Jimmy Carter is getting a Forever Stamp, Kodak is filing for bankruptcy, Massachusetts has a ban on Happy Hour lasting 2 decades, Frankenstein rabbits have been seen in over 5 states, a 10-year-old chess prodigy makes history, and Taylor Sheridan launches a massive production studio in Texas.    TOURONS (41:35): Kathleen reports on a tourist in India who was gored by an elephant after attempting a selfie.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:44): Kathleen reads about St. Barbara, patron saint of armorers, architects, and artillery men.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (23:00): Kathleen recommends watching “The Kingdom” on ESPN+, and “Amy Bradley Is Missing” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:19:15): Kathleen reads highlights of the story of Smokey the Bear, and Barry Manilow fulfills a dying wish.  

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• Episode 238: Taylor Teases Her 12th Era, Ramen Noodles, & UFC Pins A Media Deal

  INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Thunder Ann Pale Ale from Jackelope Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (10:15): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift has announced her 12th album called “The Life of a Showgirl,” Snoop had a fun encounter with Dione Warwick, and Chappell Roan has commented on her second album release.    TASTING MENU (1:42): Kathleen samples Blueberry Pie Oreos, and Hot & Spicy Chicken Ramen Funyuns.    UPDATES (22:35): Kathleen shares updates on Chimp Crazy’s Tonia Haddix’s court sentencing, Netflix backs away from the Harkles, Starbucks is ending its pick-up store format, the Middle East breaks ground on a new Sphere,.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:27): Kathleen reveals that the little spotted kiwi bird reemerges in New Zealand after 50 years.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:22): Kathleen shares articles on Bill Belichick’s girlfriend linking herself to Taylor Swift, Australia’s beaches have a “cabana crisis,” golf carts have taken over US suburbs, the Presidential Fitness Test is returning, MLB has its first female umpire, it will cost over $1,000 to see all NFL games stream this season, Paramount buys the rights to UFC, Heinz & Smoothie King release a Tomato Ketchup Smoothie, and Texas A&M offers a class on Texas BBQ.    TOURONS (50:35): Kathleen reports on a teen who suffered thermal burns attempting to walk across a Yellowstone geyser.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:14): Kathleen reads about St. Dunstan, patron saint of armorers, locksmiths and jewelers.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (41:05): Kathleen recommends watching “Chimp Crazy” on HBO Max, “SEC Football: Any Given Saturday” on Netflix,    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:18:32): Kathleen reads highlights of Amsterdam undergoing new initiatives to prevent canal cats from drowning.   

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