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Madigan’s Pubcast

Madigan’s Pubcast

By: Kathleen Madigan
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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.© 2020 Kathleen Madigan, All Rights Reserved Performing Arts Stand-up Shows
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  • Episode 262: Mexico's Boy Band Cartel, Toothless Hockey Players, & Lake Bar Conspiracy Theories

    Episode 262: Mexico's Boy Band Cartel, Toothless Hockey Players, & Lake Bar Conspiracy Theories
    Feb 25 2026
    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Blue Canoe American Pale Ale from Springfield Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:34): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Sour Cream & Onion chips, Guinness Pub Style Cheese Pretzel Pieces, and Cheeto’s Crunched Extra Crunchy Extra Crunchy Margherita Pizza chips. COURT NEWS (20:55): Kathleen shares news about Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart closing out their Ambassador of Joy roles in the Milan Olympics, while Taylor Swift secures Global Artist of the Year for fourth consecutive year and congratulates US Olympic skier Breezy Johnson on her engagement. UPDATES (33:08) : Kathleen shares updates on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest while Fergie closes 6 businesses in 3 days amidst the Epstein scandal, Louvre officials say fraud is “inevitable” at large museums, Pima County sheriff Nanos is accused of mishandling the Nancy Guthrie case, and the Music City Loop is approved for Nashville. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:13): Kathleen shares articles on mayhem in Mexico after El Mencho is assassinated, activists hanging Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest photo on a wall in the Louvre, the Houston Texans are building a complex called “the Toro District,” Larry Bird’s nephew is projected to be the #1 pick in the NBA draft, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi go on display in Italy, Germany can fine you for running out of gas, Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback, and Kim Jong Un chooses his successor. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (52:45): Kathleen reads about a prehistoric discovery of “dugout” boats in Lake Mendota, Wisconsin. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (24:42): Kathleen recommends watching “Wild Boys: Strangers In Town” documentary on Paramount Plus, and “A Royal Scandal” on Prime Video. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:21:11): Kathleen reads about St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:24:51): Kathleen shares a story about Punch the Snow Monkey becomes a viral sensation in Japan.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 261: The Search for Nancy Guthrie, Calculating Cat Years, & Route 66 Turns 100

    Episode 261: The Search for Nancy Guthrie, Calculating Cat Years, & Route 66 Turns 100
    Feb 18 2026

    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Scorpion Dust IPA from Fuzzbot Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Tucson and Scottsdale, golfing and searching for javelinas.

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

    TASTING MENU (2:05): Kathleen samples Doritos Simply NKD chips and M&M’s Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll candy.

    COURT NEWS (33:14): Kathleen shares news about Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart reunite at the Milan Olympics, and Taylor Swift celebrates Olympic skier Breezy Johnson’s engagement.

    UPDATES (34:22) : Kathleen shares updates on Mt. Everest banning amateurs from base camp, Juliette Lewis flies RetrieveAir, French police uncover a massive Louvre ticket fraud scheme, the Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street turns 15, the “Wizard of Oz” at Sphere in Vegas is rolling out an enhanced version late 2026, and Britney Spears sells her music catalog.

    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:44): Kathleen shares articles on the leak of the Tennessee Titans new logo, Gene Simmons says rap doesn’t below in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Route 66 is turning 100 years old, schools are removing analog clocks, Spike the Chihuahua is now the oldest dog in the world, Wendy’s is closing 300 more locations, the Seattle Seahawks are for sale, and a St. Louis puppy is crowned MVP at the 2026 Puppy Bowl.

    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (54:55): Kathleen reads about a megalodon shark tooth discovered off the coast of North Carolina, and a “fire tiger” is captured on a trail cam in Thailand.

    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:51): Kathleen recommends watching the 2026 Milan Winter Olympic coverage on NBC and Peacock.

    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:22:42): Kathleen reads about St. Xavier, patron saint of Catholic missions.

    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:17:40): Kathleen shares a story about a French cat named Filou who traveled 250 km over five months to return home from Spain.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 260: Beer Brains, White House Cats, & Target Encourages Hide-and-Seek

    Episode 260: Beer Brains, White House Cats, & Target Encourages Hide-and-Seek
    Feb 11 2026

    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale from Four Peaks Brewing Company. She reviews her Super Bowl weekend in Nashville cooking chili and watching the game with friends.

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

    TASTING MENU (3:51): Kathleen samples Goldfish Hot Buffalo Seasoned Pretzels, Hormel Dill Pickle Pepperoni, and Kettle Brand “Special Sauce” chips.

    COURT NEWS (28:30): Kathleen shares news involving Chappell Roan’s response to critics of her Grammy outfit, Martha Stewart is making cookies for Team USA in the Olympic Village, and Snoop Dogg is crushing it financially on his NBC Olympic coverage.

    UPDATES (45:26) : Kathleen shares updates on Waymo’s tech support location, and the Alcatraz Coyote is heading back to the mainland,.

    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:36): Kathleen shares articles on the 2026 Vegas Sphere lineup, Target has a disturbing new staff policy, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations, a study relates drinking beer to increased brain intelligence, Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, Starbucks launches new international menu items, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider is retiring, and a mystery buyer purchases a ranch 4x the size of NYC in Wyoming.

    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (59:35): Kathleen reads about a gray wolf found in LA County for the first time in 100 years.

    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:18:16): Kathleen recommends watching the 2026 Milan Winter Olympic coverage on NBC and Peacock, and “Victoria” on Netflix.

    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:20): Kathleen reads about St. James the Apostle, patron saint of pilgrims, vets, pharmacists and people with arthritis.

    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:25): Kathleen shares a story about the history of cats in the White House.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
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