Episodes

  • Episode 191: Fantasy Football Begins, Starbucks’ Paper Straws, & Killer Mosquitoes Invade the Northeast

    Episode 191: Fantasy Football Begins, Starbucks’ Paper Straws, & Killer Mosquitoes Invade the Northeast
    Aug 28 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Stoneface IPA from Stoneface Brewing in Newington, NH. She reviews her weekend in Hampton Beach, NH performing at the famous Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom and sampling her first pot of steamers. She breaks down her Fantasy Football team in the Madigan Family league, thrilled to have George Kittle in her lineup for a fifth season. COURT NEWS (16:19): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan offering her opinion about her recent rise on the charts, Cher’s son Elijah Blue causes family drama in LA, Taylor Swift wraps the European part of her ERAS tour and throws a party in Rhode Island, and Jelly Roll announces that he’s releasing a new album. TASTING MENU (0:56): Kathleen samples Candy Break gummy bears, and Taste of the South Smokehouse Beef Brisket dip. UPDATES (28:49): Kathleen shares updates on Anna Delvey’s house arrest, the Babe Ruth “called shot” jersey sells for a record amount, and the mystery of the Missouri nun who was buried 5 years ago can only be described as a miracle. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (37:01): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a seven-foot mammoth tusk in a Mississippi stream. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (39:00): Kathleen shares articles on Starbucks’ CEO’s new pay package, Mark Zuckerberg is building another massive compound in Tahoe, Top Golf experiences extreme financial struggles, and Charles Barkley sacrifices financial incentives in the interest of his TNT team.WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Clickbait” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Episode 190: Learning Pickleball, The Benefits of Napping, & A Big Surprise at an Alabama Buc-ee’s

    Episode 190: Learning Pickleball, The Benefits of Napping, & A Big Surprise at an Alabama Buc-ee’s
    Aug 21 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hipster Dance Party Double IPA from East Nashville Beer Works. She reviews her weekend off beer hopping with her cousins in Nashville, visiting Morgan Wallen’s “This Bar” and Justin Timberlake’s Twelve-Thirty Club. COURT NEWS (17:40): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton’s new cosmetic line, Stevie Nicks rewards the UK butler who rushed her to the hospital during her recent health scare, and Taylor Swift wraps her European ERAS Tour.TASTING MENU (5:49): Kathleen samples Kraft Buffalo Style Mayonnaise, Hidden Valley Ranch Green Goddess dressing, and UTZ Carolina Style BBQ chips. UPDATES (21:10): Kathleen shares updates on Banksy’s final work in his London “Animals” series, the Missouri woman involved in the scheme to illegally sell Graceland is arrested, and drug lord El Mayo breaks his silence involving his capture by US authorities. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (40:47): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of 200-year-old dinosaur footprints by a Scottish girl, and huge teeth found in the North Sea belonging to an extinct walrus. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:35): Kathleen shares articles on a penguin who swims 5K miles every year to meet the man who saved his life, Burning Man fails to sell out, Keith Urban gives a pop-up concert at an Alabama Buc-ee’s, Subway calls an emergency franchiser’s meeting, Melbourne bans electric scooter rentals, short naps are popular again, and the increasing trend of “raw dogging” on long flights. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Clickbait” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 189: Introducing Chappell Roan, Cats Eating Ice Cream, & The Tribe Saving The Amazon

    Episode 189: Introducing Chappell Roan, Cats Eating Ice Cream, & The Tribe Saving The Amazon
    Aug 14 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Herding Cats Hazy Pale Ale from Quayle’s Brewery in Oro-Medonte, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara Falls (Canada) taking a boat tour under the Falls on The Hornblower, eating her favorite shrimp at The Keg, and a sold out show at FallsviewCasino. She shares some freaky stats about Niagara Falls and recommends that everyone visit at least once in a lifetime. COURT NEWS (24:20): Kathleen shares news on Taylor Swift’s terror scare surrounding her Vienna ERAs concerts, Jelly Roll helps open a new youth center in Nashville, Snoop gave an epic performance at the Closing Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics, and Kathleen nominates Chappell Roan as a new queen for the court. TASTING MENU (6:15): Kathleen samples Hostess Hickory Sticks, Hippie Chippies, and Chiavettas Salt & Vinegar BBQ chips. UPDATES (44:47): Kathleen shares updates on Banksy’s latest grouping of animal murals around London, the QAnon Shaman will get his headdress back, and Charles Barkley cancels his retirement plans. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (50:51): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a lost temple where Jesus performed miracles, and the mystery of the Bronze Age ax heads mailed anonymously to an Irish museum has been solved. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:49): Kathleen shares articles on “The Wizard of Oz” being adapted for the Vegas Sphere, Denny’s is closing 15 restaurants, a reclusive tribe attacks loggers in an effort to save the Amazon, Hurricane Debby blows $1M worth of cocaine onto Florida beaches, Elon Musk’s X to close SFO office, Airbnb stock has nosedived, stranded NASA astronauts could be vaporized returning to Earth on the Boeing Starliner, WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (43:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Mountain Queen” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 188: Gold For Snoop & Martha, Venice’s Tourist Tax, & Moose Lodge Beer Specials

    Episode 188: Gold For Snoop & Martha, Venice’s Tourist Tax, & Moose Lodge Beer Specials
    Aug 7 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Frisch’s Strawberry Pie Ale from Taft’s Brewing Company in Cincinnati. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Ohio, talking about the Hallmark-like vibe in Marietta and eating Skyline Chili and Cincy. She visits the Moose Lodge in Marietta and explains the difference between the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) and the Loyal Order of Moose. COURT NEWS (20:10): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll performed at WWE’s SummerSlam, Taylor Swift wrapped the Warsaw dates of her ERAS tour, Snoop Dogg is ruling the Paris Olympics NBC broadcast team, and honorary “Queen-For-A-Week” 85-year-old smoker JoAnne “Big Mama” Carner just missed the cut at the 2024 US Golf Senior Women’s Open. TASTING MENU (2:45): Kathleen samples Grippo’s Cincinnati Bearcats BBQ Chips and Mister Bee Biscuits & Gravy Potato chips. UPDATES (28:30): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd’s position on the affiliated Netflix lawsuit, a Wisconsin man is charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison for his role in the Capitol riot, and El Chapo’s son denies making a deal with the US gov’t to turn over El Mayo.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (43:55): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery on the Jersey Shore of the oldest message in a bottle ever found. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on Aerosmith cancelling their world tour, Venice’s tourist tax didn’t deter enough travelers, Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol, why you should run when you see purple paint on a tree, it’s been the worst season ever on Greece’s “Instagram Island,” Spirit Airlines revamps its fare options, the best breakfast sandwich in the US is crowned in North Carolina, and Prince Harry continues to live in never-ending victimhood. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Episode 187: Southwest’s New Boarding Era, Cocaine Sharks, & Remember The Alamo

    Episode 187: Southwest’s New Boarding Era, Cocaine Sharks, & Remember The Alamo
    Jul 31 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Mama Tried Citrus IPA from Brazos Valley Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend of sold out shows in San Antonio and Austin, eating TexMex at Matt’s El Rancho and touring The Alamo. COURT NEWS (26:00): Kathleen shares news that Cher is releasing her two-part memoir, the Swifties swarmed a hill in Munich to watch Taylor Swift’s ERAS show, Stevie Nicks discloses why she unexpectedly postponed 2 UK shows, and Snoop Dogg wins gold as the hippest commentator at the Paris Olympics. TASTING MENU (1:32): Kathleen samples Texas Spicy Fickle Pickles, Salt Lick Spicy BBQ Sauce, and Buc-ee’s Ranch ‘N Crackers. UPDATES (33:56): Kathleen shares updates on Phil Collins’s love for The Alamo, and the oil activists are found guilty after defacing Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (39:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a portrait of Henry VIII by an art historian scrolling on X, and a lost altar at the location where Jesus was said to have been buried and resurrected has been unearthed. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:30): Kathleen shares articles on Celine Dion’s potential residency at Resorts World, Flavor Flav hypes Team USA’s water polo teams, “Cocaine sharks” test positive for drugs in Brazil, El Mayo is arrested in El Paso, a naked cruise is set to sail in 2025, Southwest Airlines is getting rid of open seating, here are the top 10 most shark-infested beaches in the US, a Babe Ruth jersey breaks world record for a sports item at auction, and a cocaine kingpin had a double life as a professional soccer player. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Simone Biles Rising” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 186: A Living Nostradamus, Don’t F*CK With Cat Ladies, & Scientists Weigh In On Nessie

    Episode 186: A Living Nostradamus, Don’t F*CK With Cat Ladies, & Scientists Weigh In On Nessie
    Jul 24 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Noyes Helles German Lager from Babycat Brewery in Kensington, MD. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City, with 2 sold out shows at The Borgata and a fun night gambling with her friend Lewis Black. COURT NEWS (22:00 ): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll is raising funds for Indigenous youth in Ontario, Taylor Swift is making her way through Germany on her ERAS tour, and Snoop Dogg is going to carry the torch in the Paris Opening Ceremonies. TASTING MENU (1:09): Kathleen samples Cinnamon Stick Moonshine BBQ Sauce, Herr’s Hot Stromboli potato chips, Herr’s Pierogi potato chips, and Herr’s Potato Stix. UPDATES (26:10): Kathleen shares updates on NBC’s Paris Olympic coverage being broadcast in AMC Theaters, and UK police arrest a 17-year-old in connection with the 2023 MGM cyberattack. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (37:00): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the remains of a Papal palace in Rome, and a Pompeii discovery reveals the force that may have made the disaster deadlier. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:00): Kathleen shares articles on Starbuck’s latest corporate change, Chick-fil-A falls from their No. 1 fast food ranking, the Top 15 Most Dangerous Cities are released, a man is boiled alive in Yellowstone, a “living Nostradamus” predicted the Crowdstrike blackout, the Loch Ness Monster’s existence is deemed “plausible” by scientists, and a rare video shows an Indigenous tribe emerging from the Amazon.WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (30:55): Kathleen recommends watching “America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboy’s Cheerleaders” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 185: New Orleans’ Horror Mansion, Flying Hippos, & Whataburger Saves Houston

    Episode 185: New Orleans’ Horror Mansion, Flying Hippos, & Whataburger Saves Houston
    Jul 17 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Thunder Ann Pale Ale from Jackelope Brewing.COURT NEWS (13:42): Kathleen shares news that Queen Stevie Nicks brought Harry Styles onstage at her London Hyde Park show, Taylor Swift finished the Italian leg of her ERAS Tour, Snoop Dogg is prepping to commentate the Paris Olympics, and Jelly Roll saved the day in Tampa by giving an impromptu concert when Morgan Wallen canceled his show at Raymond James Stadium. TASTING MENU (0:55): Kathleen samples Hidden Valley Garlic Ranch Dressing, Lay’s Midwest Inspired Fried Dill Pickle Chips, and Dorito’s Nacho Cheese Flavored Smartfood popcorn. UPDATES (17:05): Kathleen shares updates on Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” movie release, Yellowstone’s “Supermom” grizzly bear is spotted with 5 cubs, and protesters are squirting water at tourists in Barcelona to protest VRBO altering the city’s affordable housing market.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (34:50): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of Zanoah, proving that Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (41:10): Kathleen shares articles on Mattress Mack’s generous support of Houston residents after Hurricane Beryl, Red Box is ceasing operations, a stegosaurus skeleton is going up for private auction, hundreds of Colombian soccer fans crash the gates at the Copa America final, Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth passed away this week, Whataburger’s app helps Houston residents navigate power outages after Beryl, scientists discover that hippos can “fly,” a stegosaurus fossil could fetch $6M at Sotheby’s, convicted murderer Jodi Arias is selling paintings from prison, a mother cat brought her sick kitten to a human hospital, and New Orleans’ haunted LaLaurie Mansion is for sale. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (1:18:00): Kathleen recommends listening to “Missing: Richard Simmons” wherever you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 184: Nerds On Fire, Debating Airbnb, & The Return of Shark Week

    Episode 184: Nerds On Fire, Debating Airbnb, & The Return of Shark Week
    Jul 10 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sweetwater 420 Extra Pale Ale from Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (16:20): Kathleen shares news that Taylor Swift crushed a weekend of shows in Amsterdam, Dolly Parton is releasing 2 new frozen desserts, Jelly Roll adds more tour dates, and Snoop Dogg prepares to commentate the Paris Olympics. TASTING MENU (2:40): Kathleen samples Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle, Giants Bacon Ranch Cashews, and Hellman’s Chili Lime Mayonnaise. UPDATES (25:04): Kathleen shares updates on BARK Air’s expansion to Chicago, and Cracker Barrel launches a test of the largest menu revamp in the brand’s history. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (37:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a giant salamander-like fossil in Namibia, and archaeologists unearth a relic that depicts Moses receiving the Ten Commandments. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:35): Kathleen shares articles on the decline of Big Lots, Lodge Cast Iron shares the benefits of cooking with Dolly’s iron, Mattress Mack converts his store to a Hurricane Beryl shelter, NHL’s Seattle Kraken hire their 1st female coach, a New Orleans mansion featured in American Horror Story hits the market, Airbnb is exposed for not protecting guests from hidden cameras, Hallmark partners with the Kansas City Chiefs for Christmas movie, “Holiday Touchdown” and France’s Excalibur sword vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (41:00): Kathleen recommends watching the Euro Cup and Copa Cup Soccer tournaments, and Shark Week on Discovery Channel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 29 mins