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by Kathleen Madigan
Comedian Kathleen Madigan opens her Pub every week to talk about everything and anything fun in her world. Light bar conversations ranging from her parents to unsolved mysteries, sports to chimpanzee documentaries.
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- 4 days ago2h 12m
Episode 289: The Alamo’s Haunted Hotel Bar, Letters From Nuns & Toasting Dolly Parton International Airport
INTRO : 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 : Kathleen samples Herr’s Jalapeno Popper Cheese Curls, Cheez-It Chili Dog Crackers, and Cheetos Cheddar Smartfood popcorn. QUEEN NEWS : 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 : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : 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 : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to build your capsule. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the birth of a Przewalski horse for the first time in 200 years in Kazakhstan. SPORTS NEWS : 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 : 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,<a href='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/what-to-know-about-recent-dire-ai-predictions-an
- 1 weeks ago1h 59m
Episode 288: Surviving the Iowa Basics Test, Stolen PBR, & Fantasy Football Season Begins
INTRO : 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 : Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Red Hot Riplets, Limited Edition Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos, and Firecracker Gummi Bears. QUEEN NEWS : 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 : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : 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 : 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 : Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix. SPORTS NEWS : 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 : Kathleen reports on <a href='https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-landlord-found-a-peculiar-print-hanging-in-a-vacant-apartment-it-turned-out-to-be-an-original-picasso-print-that-had-been-missing-for-eight-yea
- 2 weeks ago2h 16m
Episode 287: Celebrating Queen Dolly, A Year of Yes & the Mystery of Tiny Jesus
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Church Parking Lot Local Lager from Harding House Brewing Company in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Limited Edition French Onion Dip Cheez-Its, Limited Edition Lucky Charms Magical Unicorn Marshmallows, and Chicken & Waffles Oreo Cookies. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks joined Olivia Rodrigo onstage at Daisy Chain, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce purchase a lakefront home in Ohio. DOLLY PARTON : Kathleen pays tribute to the life of Queen Dolly Parton. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : Kathleen updates on the theme of this year’s Met Gala, Harry and Meghan move to the UK with the help of a hedge fund billionaire and Sarah Ferguson is coming out of hiding. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about the history of Labor Day and the guidelines regarding wearing white pants and shoes after the holiday. They move on to discuss Amy’s preferred go-to Fall sweaters, ranging from affordable J. Crew and Bloomingdales varieties to mid-range Veronica Beard, Ravella, and G/Fore, and finishing with luxury Gorsuch and Lafayette 148 varieties. Amy also shares the secret on how to spot fake cashmere when choosing a sweater. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix. SPORTS NEWS : Kathleen reads about the GoodGood Golf and Callaway PR nightmare. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the recent report that <a href='https
- 3 weeks ago1h 45m
Episode 286: Dolly’s Imagination Library, Greedy Doritos, & Pumpkin Spice Returns
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking an Asbury Park Blonde Ale from Asbury Park Brewery. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City performing at The Borgata. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Frank’s Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears, Herr’s Buffalo Blue Cheese flavored Cheese Curls, and Joe’s Retro Sour Cream & Toasted Onion kettle chips. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares that Martha Stewart takes over Netflix after Meghan Markle’s exit, Dolly released an exclusive interview to People regarding upcoming projects, and Taylor Swift is nominated for 5 Emmy awards. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : Kathleen updates on Barry Manilow’s concert tour, Nashville’s metro council successfully stops an AI data center from building near the Zoo, and Harry & Meghan relocate to the UK. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about 3 perfect party appetizers to create when hosting a large group, including the ultimate charcuterie board, Amy’s Artichoke Dip (which Kathleen is making on Kat’s Kitchen,) and homemade pico de gallo. Follow Amy on TikTok and Instagram for more lifestyle ideas. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime. SPORTS NEWS : Kathleen reads about the San Francisco Giants’ new pitcher “Tugboat” Wilkinson who has started throwing an “invisiball” pitch, and “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” Netflix reality showhas been renewed. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the discovery of a river otter making its first appearance in 100 years along the Bronx River. NEWS : Kathleen reports that Target issues an apology for a Halloween costume listing, PepsiCo has lost over $1B since making Doritos $7 per bag, Florida’s retro Pizza Hut Classic restaurant is the busiest in the country, Columbia House is ceasing operations, Bonnaroo cancels its 2027 festival, Starbucks is releasing its 2027 Fall menu, the <a href='https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/49659927/sophie-cunningham-wnba-needs-bold-commiss
- Aug 19, 20261h 41m
Episode 285: Celebrating Black Cats, Lizzie Borden’s Playground Rhyme & The Summer of Jimothy
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light Lime, which she feels is a perfect summer beer. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Nashville Hot Cheddar Lance Crackers, Ritz Caramel Drizzled Minis, and Dinosaur Sweet & Savory BBQ Sauce. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares that Dolly Parton wasn’t able to attend the opening of Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition, and Taylor Swift debuted a new short haircut at a friend’s wedding in London. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy review the 2 most important details needed for a successful Labor day gathering: buffet tables which can be easily found at Target and Costco, and either a Yeti or RTIC cooler. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen recommends watching “The Billionaire Murders” on Prime Video. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the discovery of a tiny golden “Pikachu” looking brushtail possum in Melbourne, and a 20-metre long Viking ship in the Avaldsnes area of Norway. NEWS : Kathleen reports that “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story” has a release date, Wendy’s is closing 289 stores, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Lakers, a luxury $9.1M yacht sings days after being delivered, Moya, one of the rarest lions on Earth is photographed in South Africa, Oprah is closing her school in South Africa, Home Depot launches “Christmas In July,” Anna Wintour stirs controversy over the MET Gala, and Seattle’s “Jimothy” the raccoon takes the internet by storm. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK : The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “qué religión eres” or “what religion are you?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK : Kathleen reads about feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron saint of AIDS caregivers and young men.
- Aug 13, 20261h 35m
Episode 284: New England Vibes, Gordie Howe’s Bridge & the Lifestyle Queen vs the Fake Duchess
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staycation Land Brilliant Lager from Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Cabot Creamery Firey Cheddar Popcorn, Al’s Backwoods Berrie Company Pineapple Ghost Pepper Bourbon Sauce, and Cape Cod Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Chips. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks is rumored to be reconciling with Lindsey Buckingham, and Meghan Markle has entered a feud with Martha Stewart. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATES : Kathleen reports that the Wizard of Oz’s first year at Sphere in Vegas boasted $450M in sales, and Nashville Zoo’s data center issues could be solved through an eminent domain vote. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy review details to enhance a fabulous lifestyle, including her favorite summer beach hats by Eric Javits, Scala Hat Co, and San Diego Hat Co. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the discovery of a 162-year-old bottle of Guinness discovered by divers in a shipwreck in the English Channel, and a Viking ship has been discovered in Norway. NEWS : Kathleen reports that Anna Wintour is being called a bigot over her friendship with John Galliano, Barbie honors Whitney Houston with a collective doll, California bans octopus farming, Colonel Sanders’ Kentucky estate is for sale, one snakebite to the vein costs a man $1.3M, Egypt bans camel rides at the Pyramids, the Gordie Howe Bridge opens between Detroit and Canada. SPORTS NEWS : Kathleen reports that Bills Mafia are voicing concerns after experiencing so many poor sight lines in the new Highmark Stadium, and a former college golfer resigns from Winghaven Country Club after faking a hole-in-one. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK : The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuánto dinero ganas” or “how much money do you make” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK : Kathleen reads about <a href='https://www.google.com/search?q=saint+gall+patron+saint+of&sca_esv=bd7a251fbcb9a8c5&sxsrf=APpeQnsamq5pkdRMtzb90CqmIj_WyOPnCA:1786662049673&ei=oUx-a
- Aug 5, 20261h 35m
Episode 283: Legislating Pet Raccoons, a Superhero Octopus & LA’s New False Prophet?
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lush IPA from Fremont Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Milwaukee Pretzel Company’s “Schnibbles,” Mingua Cajun Jerky, and Doritos Hot Honey Pizza Chips. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares Dolly Parton’s funny quote about Bob Dylan and discloses that Dolly’s West Hollywood home is now a VRBO, and Martha Stewart celebrated her 85th birthday. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATES : Kathleen reports that 2 of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper’s ransom notes have been released, and UEFA is threatening to boycott World Cup games moving forward as a rejection of FIFA’s private equity plan. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen recommends watching “The Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103” on Netflix. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the discovery of Cozumel’s dwarf fox that was thought to be extinct for 20 years. NEWS : Kathleen reports that Louis Vuitton created an $18K lobster handbag, The Tower of London is bringing back its moat after 200 years, the original Hermes Birkin bag sold at auction for $10M, the mayor of Amsterdam is advocating for legal cocaine sales, one snakebite costs a man $1.3M, Rosie the Riveter passes away at age 100, a new TN law makes it easier to own a pet raccoon, LA-based Five-Fold Church appears to be morphing into a cult, BTK killer Dennis Rader’s daughter is involved in a domestic violence injunction, and the Chicago Ducky Derby is returning August 6th 2026. SPORTS NEWS : Kathleen reports that Tony Roomo faces an uphill battle to reclaim his CBS job. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK : The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “<a href='https://www.google.com/search?q=do+you+have+health+insuranc
- Jul 29, 20261h 30m
Episode 282: Grocery Store Matchmaking, Drunk Kangaroos & ASU’s New Influencer Degree
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddle Battle West Coast Pilsner from Nickel Brook Brewing Company in Burlington, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara Falls, walleye fishing with her friend Terri Clark and riding the Hornblower boat into the Falls prior to her show at Fallsview Casino. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Lay’s World Cup Limited Edition Bacon Poutine chips, Kozlik’s Old Smokey Canadian Mustard, and Hostess Original Hickory Sticks. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks posed for a picture with Tom Brady last week at Fanatics Fest. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATES : Kathleen reports that Savannah Guthrie has released another plea video to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, Cracker Barrel’s CEO has finally resigned, Japan’s Punch the Monkey celebrated his first birthday, and incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a tough decision to make that could impact the Chief Mouser. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen recommends watching “Take A Chance” the ABBA documentary on Prime Video, “Michael” on Prime Video, and “JANET JACKSON” on Prime Video. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports on the discovery of an endangered Himalayan musk deer in West Bengal. NEWS : Kathleen reports that ASU is now offering a content creation major, Lululemon has been dethroned by Alo as the top selling athletic brand, Elton John has signed a hologram performance deal, a supermarket in Finland has introduced a matchmaking program for shoppers, Anthony Hopkins signs a classical record deal, French lawmakers adopt social media ban for kids under 15, and the last remaining iron lung patient dies at age 78. SPORTS NEWS : Kathleen reports that LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76’ers, and the <a href='https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/live/nfl-news-live-updates-training-camp-2026-sc
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