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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 244: TikTok’s Fake Rapture, Space Cakes In Amsterdam & Another Texas Serial Killer

    Episode 244: TikTok’s Fake Rapture, Space Cakes In Amsterdam & Another Texas Serial Killer
    Oct 8 2025

    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a La Parisienne Blonde Pale Ale from Paris. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Portland and Seattle, and moves on to her birthday vacation in Paris and Amsterdam.

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

    COURT NEWS (32:16): Kathleen shares news announcing that Chappell Roan invited Nancy Wilson on stage in NYC to perform Heart’s Barracuda, and Dolly postponed her 2025 Vegas Residency to Fall 2026.

    TASTING MENU (0:29): Kathleen samples Steakhouse Onion Funyuns, Moonstruck Cinnamon Chocolate, and Miss Hannah’s Gourmet Pickles & Ranch Popcorn.

    UPDATES (40:15): Kathleen shares updates on the fake TikTok Rapture, the sentencing of the woman to attempted to sell Graceland, and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend engages the ACC Chief on the UNC sidelines.

    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:05:22): Kathleen reveals that the world’s first dog-fox hybrid has been discovered in Brazil.

    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:05:35): Kathleen shares articles on a recent change in Tennessee Deer Hunting season parameters, Houston might have a serial killer, Cyndi Lauper announces her first Vegas residency, hundreds are stranded on Everest, Jaden Smith is the new creative director for Christian Louboutin, and Toys R Us rolls out a relaunch campaign for the holiday season.

    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:24:09): Kathleen reads about St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of people with cancer.

    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (52:19): Kathleen recommends watching “House of Guinness” on Netflix.

    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:00:11): Kathleen shares that Francine, a cat that lived in a Richmond VA Lowe’s store, takes an accidentally trip on a delivery truck and returns home.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 243: Waiting For The Rapture, A Secret Picasso, & Ireland’s First Taco Bell

    Episode 243: Waiting For The Rapture, A Secret Picasso, & Ireland’s First Taco Bell
    Sep 24 2025
    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light “For the Farmers” light beer. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (13:51): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is throwing the official release party of TS12 in major movie theatres, TASTING MENU (6:21): Kathleen samples Whip City Jerky, Doritos “Collisions” Pizza + Cool Ranch chips, and Girl Scout Thin Mint Pop Tarts. UPDATES (21:35): Kathleen shares updates on the financial impact of Cracker Barrel’s rebrand, Bed Bath & Beyond completes the purchase of Kirkland’s Home brand, Hawaiians unite to purchase Molokai, and the launch of Meta’s AI glasses fails. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (34:45): Kathleen reveals that the wreck of the F.J. King “ghost schooner” has been discovered in Lake Michigan. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:15): Kathleen shares articles on Sammy Hagar’s 2026 Vegas residency, Ireland is getting its first Taco Bell, Mama Mia III is scheduled to begin filming in 2026, Frida’s painting “El Sueno” is heading to auction, Steak ‘n Shake starts a feud with Cracker Barrel, a Picasso unseen for 80 years is heading to auction, Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford turns 100 years old, Panda Express founders are now co-owners of the Portland Trail Blazers, a Frida Kahlo portrait could set a record at Sotheby’s, Baltimore is named the most romantic city in the US, and Celebrity Cruises is launching river ships in 2027. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:12:35): Kathleen reads about Joan of Arc, martyr, saint, and military leader. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (17:55): Kathleen recommends watching “The Girlfriend” on Prime Video, and “No One Saw A Thing” on Prime Video. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:07:15): Kathleen shares that China pays people $32K per year to hug and play with baby pandas.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 242: Mariah Carey’s Vegas Christmas, Defiant Nuns, & Amazon’s New Driverless Taxis

    Episode 242: Mariah Carey’s Vegas Christmas, Defiant Nuns, & Amazon’s New Driverless Taxis
    Sep 17 2025
    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Indiana, performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s in Indy. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL, and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass. TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels, and Lay’s Loaded Nacho chips. UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s reinvention of Endless Shrimp, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is denied trademarks, The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere, Prince Harry kneels to King Charles, and Coachella’s 2026 lineup has been released. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt, AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service, Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement, John Daly sets a new PGA record, rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana, Finland is introducing a four-day work week, defiant nuns flee their care home, Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027, Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas, fireflies are disappearing, and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium, patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on Peacock. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan’s latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina, and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
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