Madigan’s Pubcast

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sunset List Golden Ale from Dogfish Head Brewing Company. 

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (1:53): Kathleen samples Fisher’s Popcorn, Eaglewinz Chesapeake Bay Hot Sauce, and Frank’s Red Hot Seasoned Bagel Chips. 

 

QUEEN NEWS ( 13:36): Kathleen shares that Tom Brady had his photo taken with Stevie Nicks at Fanatics Fest.

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (29:50): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

UPDATES (52:40): Kathleen reports that the FBI has new info on the Nancy Guthrie ransom letters, and Meghan Markle’s Emmy nomination is snubbed by Netflix. 

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (17:14): Kathleen recommends watching FIFA Uncovered on Netflix. 

 

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (56:45): Kathleen reports on the discovery of orange-lipped Likweli monkeys in the Congolese rainforest, and a black king penguin on a South Georgia island. 

 

NEWS (59:36): Kathleen reports that a passenger was sucked out of a plane window on a RyanAir flight bound for Greece, Everest’s most famous body finally has a name, a man is attacked by a bison in Yellowstone, Idaho is searching for volunteer police officers to carry out state executions, the kissing daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building are released from jail, a killer elephant is stalking a specific family in Nepal, the Seattle Seahawks are sold for a record $9.6B, torrential rains release thousands of cobras in a Chinese city, the Top 10 worst states to live in are announced, and a traveler hits a $3.3M jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune machine in the Vegas airport. 

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:20:35): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “la FIFA es corrupta” or “FIFA is corrupt” in English.

 

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:28): In honor of World Cup ending, Kathleen reads about Saint Luigi Scrosoppi, the patron saint of soccer.

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:41): Kathleen shares that Bette Midler has owned acres of undeveloped land in Hawaii, and in March 2025 she restored wetlands and leased 87 acres to a nonprofit for conservation initiatives.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Nashville Hot Chicken Bloody Mary and a Mich Ultra in honor of the World Cup. She reviews her trip to Atlanta with her brother Patrick to see Argentina play Egypt in the World Cup, and introduces a surprise guest to the Pub. 

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (3:44): Kathleen samples Birthday Cake Cheerios, Cheese Pizza Ritz Bits, and Garlic Parmesan Doritos. 

 

QUEEN NEWS (20:25): Kathleen shares that Dolly Parton’s musical is making its Broadway debut on her 81st birthday, and Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce and the couple donated $20M to charity.

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (7:30): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

UPDATES (51:36): Kathleen reports that Britney Spears made the news again in LA after being “freed.” 

 

SPORTS NEWS (42:434): Kathleen reports that only 8 countries have lifted the World Cup.

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:03:36): Kathleen recommends watching Chris & Martina: “The Final Set” on Netflix. 

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:36:07): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “VAMOS” or “come on” in English. 

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:29:00): Kathleen shares a story of soccer fan “Little Mick” who was reported missing by his family while traveling around to World Cup games, but was actually found in a pub in Barcelona.

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde ale from Grand Strand Brewing Company in Myrtle Beach, SC. She reviews her weekend in Knoxville with 2 sold out shows and her first steamed sandwich at Gus’s Good Times Deli. 

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples Chili Cheese Dog Cheez-Its, Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak Pringles, and Firecracker Pop Oreos. 

 

QUEEN NEWS (17:04): Kathleen shares that Dolly Parton attended the opening of her Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, Stevie Nicks will sing at Taylor Swift’s upcoming wedding, and Post Malone brought many special guests to the Nashville date of his Big Ass Stadium Tour. 

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (25:54): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

UPDATES (35:12): Kathleen shares updates on the latest Nancy Guthrie ransom note, another missing scientist has been found dead under unexplained circumstances, Everest sherpas are calling for change, and Primm Nevada finds a lifeline to stay operating.

 

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (48:32): Kathleen reads about the discovery of a previously-determined-to-be-extinct pink fairy armadillo in Argentina. 

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:36): Kathleen recommends watching Season 3 of the Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders documentary “America’s Sweethearts” on Netflix. 

 

SPORTS NEWS (50:14): Kathleen reports on Argentinian World Cup fans adopting an Austrian dwarf fan as their mascot king, Ghana has a witch doctor who has been making bold World Cup predictions, and Buffalo Bills fans are upset at the initial ticket prices offered in their new stadium.

 

FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (58:45): Kathleen shares articles on Mexico’s “Batman” capturing motorcycle thieves, Dunkin’ Donuts unveils a limited edition Eagle cup to compete with Starbucks bear cup, Paris has closed the Eiffel Tower and Louvre as France experiences record high temps, new magic mushrooms make users see tiny “gnome” people, tech company Commodore is bringing back the flip phone, and Northern snakehead fish can walk and breath air and are invading many US states. 

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:11:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hay un cocodrilo en el agua” or “there is a crocodile in the water” in English. 

 

SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:19:50): Kathleen reads about St. Simeon the Stylite, patron saint of shepherds.

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:16:58): Kathleen shares a story of a shepherd mutt named Storm who made her way into LA’s Sofi Stadium to see Metallica live.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bluegill Light Lager from 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her week golfing at Bass Pro Shop founder Johnny Morris’s Big Cedar Lodge with friends.

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples limited edition World Cup themed Ritz Crackers, limited edition Miller Lite Beer Cheese Burger Pringles, and Australian Tim Tam cookies. 

 

QUEEN NEWS (43:26): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and supported fiancé Travis Kelce at Tight End University, and Dolly Parton is releasing a line of “A Cup of Ambition” coffee at her Buc-ee’s like “Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop.”

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (15:04): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

UPDATES (48:26): Kathleen shares updates on Jelly Roll filing for divorce from Bunnie XO, Nancy Guthrie’s 2nd ransom note confirmed her death, and a man with no legs makes history by climbing Everest using only his arms.

 

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:09:50): Kathleen reads about the resurgence of the Cozumel Dwarf Fox.

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (24:16): Kathleen recommends watching “Maternal Instinct” on Netflix, “I Will Find You” on and “Outrageous” on BritBox. 

 

SPORTS NEWS (53:20): Kathleen reports on Scottish fans donating nearly $30K to charities for welcoming them in for World Cup games, Europeans are buying up Ranch dressing to take home from World Cup trips, and Kraft is rolling out a TSA compliant Ranch dressing.

 

FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:18:22): Kathleen shares articles on Johnny Morris’s donations of fishing rods and reels to schoolchildren, Costco shoppers are hoarding Australian Tim Tam cookies, Pope Leo will hold an iconic mass at Spain’s Sagrada Familia, Commodore is bringing back the flip phone, a Magritte painting has been damaged by a child with a pine cone, and police allege that an Air Canada pilot flew for years without a proper captain’s license. 

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:26:33): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “a qué distancia está el aeropuerto?” or “how far is it to the airport” in English. 

 

SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:33:13): Kathleen reads about Macarius the Younger of Alexandria, the patron saint of pastry makers. 

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:29:26): Kathleen shares a story of a British hospital that created an outdoor ICU for patients.

INTRO(00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a St. Louis Zoo Bier Light Lager from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company in St. Louis. 

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (2:22): Kathleen samples Dill Pickle Slim Jims, US Soccer Baked Cheez-Its, and Hearst Ranch Peppered Beef Jerky. 

 

QUEEN NEWS (11:28): Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks donated $3M to USC's School of Medicine to honor her longtime ENT specialist, Taylor Swift attends the Toy Story 5 premier, and Missouri cuts $4M in funding for Dolly’s Imagination Library. 

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (17:07): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

UPDATES (32:44): Kathleen shares updates on Punch the Monkey’s new living conditions, and Canadian grizzly “The Boss” escapes his tracking device.

 

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:44): Kathleen reads about trail cameras catching wild jaguar cubs for the first time in decades, and a 6-year-old Norwegian boy finds a Viking sword on a school field trip. 

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:49): Kathleen recommends watching “Dutton Ranch” on Paramount+.

 

SPORTS NEWS (58:07): Kathleen reports on the Chicago Bears potential move to Indiana, FIFA has released a strict list of items allowed in stadiums,  Mexico is the most expensive team to see at World Cup according to average ticket price, the Dallas Stars and Mavericks are leaving downtown Dallas, and 2,300 football “thugs” have been banned from World Cup by the UK. 

 

FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:01:14): Kathleen shares articles on an Everest guide who survives 6 days eating ice, 3 Argentinian cyclists bike for 9 months to reach Kansas City’s World Cup games, Waymo issues a formal apology to the city of Charlotte, the Nashville Zoo takes on a proposed big data center, Target is testing an “elevated shopping experience,” plans are underway for a cruise ship that carries 80,000 people, and the list of states where you’re most likely to be killed by lightning is published. 

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:16:19): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hay un guía turístico” or “is there a tour guide” in English.

 

SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:25:18): Kathleen reads about St. Arnulf of Metz, the patron saint of beer makers and bakers. 

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:48): Kathleen shares a story of the rediscovery of the Ili Pika, a tiny mountain-dwelling mammal in northwestern China.