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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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- 1 weeks ago2h 4m
Hidden Valley’s Spooky Ranch, Rogue Nuns, & Defending Bar Dice
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Live Free Lager from Concord Craft Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Limited Edition Hidden Valley Spooky Ranch Dressing, Port City Feisty Hot Pretzels, and Undercover Chocolate Quinoa Crisps. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares news that Cher has been named as the face of Moncler’s latest campaign, Taylor Swift plays the Academy Gala, and the CMA will air Dolly’s “I Will Always Love You” tribute October 21st on ABC. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : Kathleen updates on the release of the Elizabeth Holmes’ documentary “You Can See Everything,” the Canadian tourist accused of kidnapping a flamingo in Vegas goes to court, Nike’s discretionary stock drops 80% from its peak in 2021, 6 people are arrested in France when stolen Renoir paintings are found stashed in a private home, the latest expedition to find Amelia Earhart’s plane rules out latest hypothesis, the iconic bigfoot video from 1967 is confirmed to be a hoax, and Pickleball chain PICKLR files for bankruptcy. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING : Kathleen advises to watch “The Gilded Age” on HBO Max. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss the best flannel shirts for Fall. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports that the world’s oldest shipwreck is discovered off the coast of Turkey. NEWS : Kathleen reports that a priest in Ecuador was killed during a livestreamed mass when a large wooden crucifix fell on him much like the film “Day of the Beast,” Barbie is releasing a Celine Dion doll, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy debuts his new mask with 6 of his cats depicted, KFC announces a major menu change after 40 years, Canada’s CityTV is rolling out Dateline Canada, Planters is hiring Peanutters, the <a href='https://www.cntraveler.c
- 2 weeks ago2h 9m
Mexico’s Commando Chihuahua, Gay Warlocks & the Irish Origins of Halloween
INTRO : Kathleen opens the show drinking a Holy Cannoli Heritage Stout from Penguin City Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU : Kathleen samples Art & Mary’s Hot N Zesty Jalapeno Tater Chips, Hostess Scary Cakes, and Banana Pudding Oreos. QUEEN NEWS : Kathleen shares news that Martha Stewart is dishing about her dinner dates with Snoop Dogg,and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce resolve their fencing issues with Cleveland neighbors. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : Kathleen updates on Larry the Cat’s surgery recovery, ATL Zoo’s Panda Grove will open to the public Nov 6th, Prince Harry has released a MasterClass on grief, another expedition has launched to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery, WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:29::28): Kathleen advises to watch “Nashville” on Prime Video, and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” on Amazon Prime. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss the opportunities for value on Facebook Marketplace. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports that a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth referred to as “Yana” has been found in remarkable condition in Serbia. NEWS : Kathleen reports that Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Read in an upcoming Amazon series, Antarctica is looking for staffing, Mexico’s National Guard has recruited a Chihuahua, raccoons in Minnesota mistook a cybertruck for a trash can, Jim Bakker passes away at age 86, Pope Leo is one of the smartest men alive, there’s a Norwegian island without time, and <a href='https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a69149873/halloween-history-origins-evolution/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_hbl_md_pmx_prog_org_us_281495960970879&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20977565922&gbraid=0AAAA
- 3 weeks ago2h 8m
Debating Daylight Savings Time, Ancient Roman Cults, & the Death of Pickleball
INTRO : 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 : Kathleen samples Black Forest Gummy Bears, Fisher’s Old Bay Caramel Popcorn, and Old Dutch Cheesy Puffcorn. TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE : 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 : 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 : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : 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 : Kathleen advises to watch “Nashville” on Prime Video. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy review the best travel backpacks available. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT : Kathleen reports that Pompeii excavators have revealed that they have unearthed a Roman cult fresco. NEWS : 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 : The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “de qué se me acusa?
- 4 weeks ago2h 7m
Furries In Flight, Deadliest Roller Coaster & Grandma Fortnite Sets a Record
INTRO : 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 : Kathleen samples Limited Edition Deep Fried Oreo cookies, King Bing Minnesota candy, and Limited Edition Coors Light Beer Cheese Cheez-Its. QUEEN NEWS : 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 : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : 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 : Kathleen advises to watch Amanda Seyfried in the Elizabeth Holmes’ drama “The Dropout” on Hulu. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Kathleen reads about all of the lobsters in the famous Cape May Lobster House escaping during the recent flooding.
- Sep 23, 20261h 51m
Dolly’s Secret Album, a Rare Spotted Cat, & the Best Dressed Pope
INTRO : 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 : Kathleen samples Pop Daddy Dill Pickle Pretzel Sticks, Utz Chesapeake Bay Crab Kettle Chips, and September Farms Caramel Puffs. QUEEN NEWS : 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 : HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Kathleen reads about St. Martha, patron saint of women workers, servants, and cooks. FEEL GOOD STORY : Kathleen reads about the <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_S._Hershe
- Sep 16, 20262h 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
- Sep 9, 20261h 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
- Sep 3, 20262h 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
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