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Katie Kelly

A funny, story-driven podcast about joy, trauma, regret, the mysteries of life, and pop culture. These true stories come from Katie Kelly's present day life as a single-mom parenting two autistic children, and also trace back through a checkered past fraught with bad decisions and great memories. Come hang out. Let’s lean into the pain, then laugh at it. Also, bring your own beer.

Episodes

  1. I Almost Punched John C. Reilly

    5 DAYS AGO

    I Almost Punched John C. Reilly

    Today’s episode covers my worst celebrity encounters. On tap: Brawling on the streets of Boston with John C. ReillyA dustup with a sitcom star at the Comedy Store in L.A.Getting ejected from a Jane Fonda book signingBeing brutally rebuffed by a celebrity crush at JFK (because of my mom’s sweater)Support the show

    24 min
  2. In Defense of Taylor Swift

    31 JAN

    In Defense of Taylor Swift

    In this mini episode, Katie defends Taylor Swift after the unwarranted backlash from the public release of her texts with Blake Lively. She sites Katt Williams as an example of how fans should stand by their idols, and reminds Americans not to sh*t on good things that are given to them. Support the show

    16 min
  3. Avalanche

    17 JAN

    Avalanche

    Watch out below! In this episode, Katie tells the story of her good friend who died in an avalanche and reminisces about her favorite memories with him. This episode also covers: Comments section mayhemThe psychic who predicted her sister’s wedding showerInsane school bus driversDavid Bowie’s return from the dead?Support the show

    31 min
  4. Night Pie

    10 JAN

    Night Pie

    In a new segment called Parental Advisory, Katie advises against being a parent. Next, she walks through a history of poor gift choices, after an epiphany reveals she has bad taste. Plus, an unfortunate mental breakdown while setting up an Xbox. This episode also covers: Ted’s “Pint Glass Theory”Her favorite slave joke from a middle school field tripBeing humiliated by a sadistic Special Ed teacherWaking up relatives at 3am to ask for more pieSupport the show

    31 min
  5. A Larry Bird Xmas

    27/12/2025

    A Larry Bird Xmas

    Katie thanks her niece, Rita, for helping with the podcast and explores the tragic life of Saint Rita, who was slut-shamed while trying to enter the convent. She also tackles the hellscape of Christmas cards and present-wrapping, plus the dangers of watching comedy specials while too high. Plus, a disturbing sexual harassment tale from a Dunkin Donuts run. Support the show

    33 min
  6. Netflix Fumble: The Brett Farve Story

    15/12/2025

    Netflix Fumble: The Brett Farve Story

    Katie discusses the unluckiest family on earth—her own. She reprimands the autism community for bad branding and praises her autistic children’s budding comedy voices. Then it’s back to Old News, where she defends Brett Favre, mourns the cultural erasure of Eddie Murphy as a stand-up comic, and unmasks Master Splinter as a deadbeat dad. Support the show

    34 min
  7. Big Red, Bad Lunches, and Irish Coffees

    15/12/2025

    Big Red, Bad Lunches, and Irish Coffees

    In this pilot episode, Katie reminisces about Auntie Margaret—aka “Big Red,” a chain-smoking Thanksgiving legend who accidentally set her own house on fire. She talks about being excluded from family vacations and the realities of visiting Ireland. The episode closes with some old news, where Katie discusses kidnappings and white-collar crimes on tropical vacations. Support the show

    35 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

A funny, story-driven podcast about joy, trauma, regret, the mysteries of life, and pop culture. These true stories come from Katie Kelly's present day life as a single-mom parenting two autistic children, and also trace back through a checkered past fraught with bad decisions and great memories. Come hang out. Let’s lean into the pain, then laugh at it. Also, bring your own beer.

Information

  • Creator
    Katie Kelly
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bring Your Own Beer
  • Show Website
    Bring Your Own Beer