Madigan’s Pubcast

Kathleen Madigan
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Madigan’s Pubcast

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.

  1. Episode 225: Fatal Selfies, The REAL ID Debacle, & 40 Years of Dollywood

    4D AGO

    Episode 225: Fatal Selfies, The REAL ID Debacle, & 40 Years of Dollywood

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery. She shares the location of her new favorite Cajun restaurant in Nashville, and lays plans to head to the Ozarks for Mother’s Day weekend.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:43): Kathleen shares news that Dolly Parton is celebrating 40 years of Dollywood, Jelly Roll continues to lose weight and set health goals, and Chappell Roan turns heads at the Met Gala.   TASTING MENU (2:48): Kathleen samples Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Dill Pickle Crunch, Popeye’s Blackened Ranch Dipping Sauce, and SKINNYPOP Harry Potter Butterbeer Kettle Corn.    UPDATES (27:24): Kathleen shares updates on Prince Harry’s security appeal, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson continues to fuel a PR nightmare, Pope Francis gifts the Popemobile to the children of Gaza, and Starbucks is adding new staff (again).   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (43:01) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of nearly 600 gold coins dating back to 1808 by hikers in the Czech Republic.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:13) : Kathleen shares articles on REAL ID being implemented May 7th, TEMU halts shipping direct from China, Oracle pays $60M for the River North area in Nashville, St. Louis’s Gateway Arch turns off the lights for the entire month of May, a Canadian man goes missing from a Nashville bar, a 7-year-old drives his sister to McDonalds, an American tourist dies taking a selfie in Rome, the Savannah Bananas set a ticket sales record in Clemson, American Airlines is investing in DFW Airport, and “knocker-uppers” were commonly hired to wake people up before alarm clocks were common.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (20:39): Kathleen recommends watching the The Godfather of Harlem on MGM+.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:25:13): Kathleen reads about the legend of Jenny, the “Titanic Cat.”

    1h 37m
  2. Episode 224: Wisconsin Bloody Mary’s, Micro-Cheating, & Celebrating Pope Francis

    APR 30

    Episode 224: Wisconsin Bloody Mary’s, Micro-Cheating, & Celebrating Pope Francis

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Wisconsinitis Cream Ale from 3 Sheeps Brewing Company in Sheboygan, WI. She reviews her weekend taping her new Amazon Special at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, drinking Bloody Mary’s at the Milwaukee Public Market and visiting the Miller Brewery.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (20:04): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks’ Venice Beach condo is for sale, Martha Stewart roasts Meghan Markle, and Jelly Roll is on his way to being fully pardoned by the Governor of Tennessee.    TASTING MENU (2:01): Kathleen samples Lay’s Korean-Style Fried Chicken Chips, Kwik Trip Urge Gas Station Roller Dog Ripple Chips, Ole Salty’s Beer Cheese Kettle Chips, and Girl Scout Thin Mints Pretzels.    UPDATES (53:13): Kathleen shares updates on Lori Vallow Daybell’s latest prison sentence, another body is linked to the New England serial killer, and major permitting changes are coming to Mount Everest.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (57:31) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of a new eye color called “olo” that nobody has seen before.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:02:06) : Kathleen shares articles on the Pontifical Swiss Guard, Shannon Sharpe encounters legal issues, chimpanzees find alcohol in the wild, the 2025 Rock&Roll Hall of Fame Inductees are announced, there’s a new relationship issue referred to as Micro-Cheating, Shedeur Sanders falls to the 5th round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the lineup for the 2025 Monsters of Rock Cruise are announced, a Texas mother is arrested after bringing vodka Jell-O shots to a 5th grade classroom party, Elaine Wynn dies after decades as a gaming leader, Sweden is building the world’s first permanent electrified road, the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded occurs off the coast of British Columbia, and terms of medieval German marital duels are reviewed.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:49): Kathleen recommends watching the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Karen Read trial on Court TV.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:20:45): Kathleen reads about an escaped dog in Australia that is rescued after 529 days alone in the wilderness.

    1h 34m
  3. Episode 223: Italy’s Rocket Dove, Quiet Pickleball, & Nostradamus Predicts the Next Pope

    APR 23

    Episode 223: Italy’s Rocket Dove, Quiet Pickleball, & Nostradamus Predicts the Next Pope

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Beer Kitty Kolsch Ale from Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Napa, wine tasting, and exploring the Oxbow Farmer’s Market.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (32:41): Kathleen shares the news that Stevie Nicks has a new album coming out in 2025, Jelly Roll has lost almost 200 lbs, and Snoop Dogg is set to host the Time 100 Special for ABC.    TASTING MENU (1:13): Kathleen samples Hidden Valley Ranch Bugles and Cheese Pizza Cheetos.    UPDATES (50:43): Kathleen shares updates on a Providence RI mall flipping into apartments for Gen Z’ers, Meghan Markle gets caught plagiarizing the Pearl book series, and Fyre Festival 2 is postponed again.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:08:03 ): Kathleen reveals the discovery of four baby snow leopards in Pakistan, and a mystical harpy eagle thought to be extinct is found in Mexico.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:10:25): Kathleen shares articles on Laguna Beach’s recent enforcement of “quiet” pickleball paddles, the Pennsylvania town where Peeps are made is showcased, Florence Italy showcases an Easter tradition called the Explosion of the Cart, the 2nd Karen Read trial begins in Boston, New England might have a serial killer, Nostradamus predicts the next Pope, Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame presents Taylor Swift’s ERA’s Tour artifacts, Martha Stewart trolls Katy Perry, and The Boss awakens from hibernation in Banff National Park.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:01:13 ): Kathleen recommends watching the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Canadian golf course fight that went viral after being shared by Snoop Dogg.     FEEL GOOD STORY (1:34:51): Kathleen reads about a missing toddler lost in the Arizona wilderness who is lead to safety by a rancher’s dog.

    1h 47m
  4. Episode 222: Fireball Pop-Tarts, Blue Ghost Fireflies, & Augusta’s Green Jacket Mystery

    APR 16

    Episode 222: Fireball Pop-Tarts, Blue Ghost Fireflies, & Augusta’s Green Jacket Mystery

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Irish Goodbye Coffee Oat Lager from Tactical Brewing Company in Orlando. She reviews her weekend in Orlando and St. Petersburg FL, feeding gators at Gatorland and enjoying St. Pete Beach.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (19:13): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s “artist in residence” status on American Idol, and Cher’s son Elijah Blue is getting divorced.   TASTING MENU (1:34): samples Guinness Pub Style Cheese pretzels, Vlasik “Pickle Balls”, and Coastal Crab Boil Kettle Chips.    UPDATES (29:13): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle’s peace offering to King Charles, Mattress Mack is downsizing, and Buc-ee’s is about to open its first Mississippi location.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (52:43): Kathleen reveals the discovery of rare jaguarundi wild cats on a trail cam in Honduras.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:00): Kathleen shares articles on Coachella 2025, Rory McIlroy wins the 2025 Masters, Bernie Sanders surprises the Coachella crowd, Buc-ee’s is set to open a new location outside of DC, an authentic Masters green jacket is bought at a thrift store for $5, Blue Origin’s first all-female flight has mixed reviews, rare Blue Ghost Fireflies are coming to North Carolina, a Vegas man is arrested for owning 7 “emotional support tigers,” Texas Roadhouse becomes America’s top casual dining chain, Pop-Tarts is launching 2 new flavors, Prada is buying Versace, and an Augusta homeowner is holding out on selling to Augusta National Golf Club.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (36:53): Kathleen recommends watching “Mobland” on Paramount +.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:53): Kathleen reads about the opening of The Caprybrera Café in St. Augustine, FL.

    1h 25m
  5. Episode 221: Masters Week, An Irish Goat King, & The Wizard of Oz Flies Into Vegas

    APR 9

    Episode 221: Masters Week, An Irish Goat King, & The Wizard of Oz Flies Into Vegas

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Beignet Au Lait Imperial Blonde Ale from Faubourg Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in New Orleans and Pensacola FL, eating crawfish in the French Quarter and seeing the Blue Angels fly over Pensacola Beach.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (24:19): Kathleen shares news on Snoop Dogg’s new Nashville bar, Cher’s “Tiny Bites” movie begins streaming, and Dolly releases Jolene's denim with Good American.   TASTING MENU (3:25): samples Zapp’s New Orleans Cajun Dill Kettle Chips, and Elmer’s BBQ Cheese CheeWee’s.    UPDATES (27:45): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle’s latest business mistake with “As Ever,” The Wizard of Oz is coming to The Sphere in Vegas, the search for missing MH370 suspends until the end of 2025, and Fyre Festival 2.0 isn’t happening in Mexico.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:15): Kathleen reveals the discovery of endangered Galapagos tortoises at the Philly Zoo becoming first-time parents at 100 years old, and a snake is found in Ireland for the first time in modern history.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (53:23) Kathleen shares articles on Ireland’s annual Puck Fair where a goat king is crowned for 3 days, new Banksy in a London park, Dire Wolves return after 10,000 years, Budweiser sends gifts to goalies never scored on by Ovechkin, Germany introduces “Biergarten Leave,” the world’s oldest man is a 4’2” orphan, a psychologist cautions against using True Crime as a means of relaxation, Venezuela gets its first female Saint, and a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder is on the FBI’s most wanted list.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (46:43): Kathleen recommends watching the finale of 1923 and trying not to scream at the TV.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:15:50): Kathleen reads about how Auntie Anne’s Pretzels first got its start.

    1h 31m
  6. Episode 220: Fireball Whisky For Life, Paid Angels, & The World’s Oldest Cat Turns 30

    APR 2

    Episode 220: Fireball Whisky For Life, Paid Angels, & The World’s Oldest Cat Turns 30

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Captain Jack Pilsner from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte. She reviews her weekend in Virginia Beach VA and Charlotte NC, eating Carolina BBQ and touring an aircraft carrier.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (14:53): Kathleen shares news on Anne Murray’s Lifetime Achievement Juno Award, Morgan Wallen’s in the hot seat after his Saturday Night Live appearance, Jelly Roll has gotten rid of his iPhone, Post Malone buys a horse named “Ashtray,” and Snoop Dogg is partnering with Dr. Dre to open the “Still G.I.N Lounge” in Nashville.    TASTING MENU (3:43): Kathleen Doritos Late Night Jalapeno Popper chips and Orion Sweet Corn Turtle chips.    UPDATES (33:25): Kathleen shares updates on Chimp Crazy Tonia Haddix’s federal sentencing, the Just Stop Oil organization announces that it will cease museum actions, the first Millennial Saint sits in rest awaiting his canonization, and 23andMe goes bankrupt.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (51:22) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of a Pampas cat on a trail camera in Chile, and rare otters are discovered in England.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (53:23): Kathleen shares articles on Fireball Whisky’s senior promotion,  Johnny Mathis’ retirement after 70 years of touring, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah for Boulder CO, Bar Louie has filed for bankruptcy, White House Faith Officer Paula White is offering paid celestial blessings if donations are made before Easter, Elon Musk has sold X to his AI company, Prince Harry is accused of bullying a charity, and a naked woman has a meltdown in the DFW Airport.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (27:03): Kathleen recommends watching March Madness basketball games, and “Happy Face” on Paramount Plus.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:15:30): Kathleen reads about the world’s oldest cat Millie turning 30 years old.

    1h 32m
  7. Episode 219: Airline Baggage Wars, Selling the Celtics, & Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds

    MAR 26

    Episode 219: Airline Baggage Wars, Selling the Celtics, & Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lagerado Crispy Lager from O’Dell Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, attending a Native American Powwow and drinking beer at the New Belgium Brewery.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”    COURT NEWS (20:49): Kathleen shares news on Anne Murray’s Lifetime Achievement Juno Award, Post Malone added dates to his Travelin’ Tailgate Tour, and Nashville Airport could change its official name to Dolly Parton International.    TASTING MENU (2:54): Kathleen samples Boulder Canyon Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt kettle chips, Hattie B’s Chicken Skin Crisps, and Pixie Slap Pale Ale Hot Sauce.    UPDATES (24:53): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle’s latest trademark application issues, Southwest Airlines is being trolled by Frontier,    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (36:13): Kathleen reveals the discovery of a rare species returning after nearly 200 years.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (39:14): Kathleen shares articles on Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds, a Peruvian fisherman was found after being lost for 95 days, an American couple becomes caretakers to a remote Irish island, Jack the Ripper’s identity has been confirmed, the Boston Celtics have been sold, Starbucks faces a new threat, the world’s most expensive dog is sold, and cruise ship passengers are warned of a threat of pirates.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (35:23): Kathleen recommends watching March Madness basketball games, and A Body In The Snow: The Karen Read Trial on Max.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:13:01): Kathleen reads about a Brazilian priest brings stray dogs to mass for adoption.

    1h 20m
  8. Episode 218: March Madness Begins, Witch Cats, & The Zoomers’ Drinking Captain

    MAR 20

    Episode 218: March Madness Begins, Witch Cats, & The Zoomers’ Drinking Captain

    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lakelife Lager from Bruzze Brewing, and a Charleston spicy Bloody Mary. She reviews her weekend in Macon GA and Charleston SC. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (22:51): Kathleen shares news on Post Malone joining the Court, Chappell Roan launches a billboard campaign to support “The Giver”, Dolly Parton celebrates 40 years of Dollywood, Jelly Roll launches a collaboration with HeyDude shoes, and Taylor Swift sweeps the iHeartRadio awards. TASTING MENU (2:43): Kathleen samples Krispy Kreme Taste O’Luck green donuts, Old Florida Ranch Gourmet Tortilla Chips, and Old Bay Fried Georgia Peanuts. UPDATES (36:25): Kathleen shares updates on the stranded astronauts, Lori Vallow gets to approval to represent herself, Pope Francis is released from the hospital, Meghan Markle is accused of stealing (again,) and JP Morgan is facing a mutiny. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (49:52): Kathleen reveals the possible discovery of the fossil of Noah’s Ark near Mount Ararat’s summit, and a ghost ship is found after 132 years in the Great Lakes. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:20): Kathleen shares articles on the TikTok trend known as “blackout rage gallons” or BORGS, Southwest ending their free bag policy, the Hudson’s Bay Company could liquidate assets as soon as next week, Leonardo DiCaprio will star in the Evel Knievel biopic, United Airlines offered “men-only” flights until 1970, and convicted murderer Scott Pederson was attacked in prison while playing Pickleball. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (31:28): Kathleen recommends watching “1923” on Paramount+, and “A Body In The Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” on HBO Max. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:09:25): Cougar cubs have been spotted in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for the first time in over a century. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 22m
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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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  • Creator
    Kathleen Madigan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Kathleen Madigan, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Madigan’s Pubcast

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