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Madigan’s Pubcast

Madigan’s Pubcast

By: Kathleen Madigan
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Summary
 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
Episodes
  • Advent Calendar Mania, Return of the McRib & the History of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree

    Advent Calendar Mania, Return of the McRib & the History of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree
    Nov 12 2026
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddlers Pilsner from Tideland Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats Tour.” TASTING MENU (0:55): Kathleen samples Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey chips, Lowes SausageWorks “Hot-Radish” Horseradish mustard, and Shealy’s Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce. QUEEN NEWS (9:30): Kathleen shares news that Tom Brady made his 1st return to Gilette Stadium to broadcast the Patriots game, and Stevie Nicks wrote a poem prior to the 2026 Midterm election. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (55:02): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (19:22): Kathleen updates on the Atlanta Zoo’s new Panda Grove exhibit, Finland launches a criminal investigation into a Google Data Center, and Elizabeth Holmes’ partner appears to be enjoy the spotlight after the “You Can See Everything” documentary. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (6:12): Kathleen advises watching “The Gilded Age” on HBO Max. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (29:57): Kathleen’s sister-in-law Amy joins Kathleen in the Pub to discuss the best Advent calendars for the holidays. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (26:19): Kathleen reports that the world’s only venomous primate has resurfaced in Indonesia after 90 years. NEWS (47:05): Kathleen reports that Pink will headline the Vegas Sphere in 2027, Warren Buffett hasn’t had a drink of water in 48 years, 6 beavers have been reintroduced into Loch Ness, Denver and Washington DC have banned foie gras, a man dies dancing to “Stayin’ Alive” at his 97th birthday party, Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for extinction, LIV Golf ends operations, a long-lost Georgia O’Keeffe painting has been found in a NYC apartment, scientists say To-Do lists make people feel happier, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:38:32): Kathleen shares news that PetSmart has officially removed Marshall Pet Products from shelves because they utilize beagles in their testing. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:31:04): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “quieres una cerveza” or “do you want a beer” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:45:12): Kathleen reads about St. Catherine of Genoa, patron saint of Brides, Childless People, Difficult Marriages, Temptations, Victims Of Adultery, Victims Of Unfaithfulness, and Widows.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Episode 296: Hallmark’s Merriest Town, A Levitating Saint, & the End of the Endless Cruise

    Episode 296: Hallmark’s Merriest Town, A Levitating Saint, & the End of the Endless Cruise
    Nov 4 2026
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Pond Hockey Pilsner from Concord Brewing Company. She reviews her Halloween weekend at home in Nashville and talks about her Midterm voting experience in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:10): Kathleen samples Guy’s Legendary BBQ potato chips, Good Crisp Company Spicy Cheese Balls, and Kraft Ghost Pepper Ranch. QUEEN NEWS (25:32): Kathleen shares news that Martha Stewart faced public backlash over her Halloween costume, and Dolly Parton’s niece is fired from her position as the director of Dolly’s museum and archives. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (32:19): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (45:52): Kathleen updates on Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike’s execution status, Elizabeth Holmes’ handwritten rules for running Theranos are revealed, Bill Belichick’s back on the dating market, the Harkles have relocated with the UK, and Airbnb hosts push back on the platform’s new Host rules. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (21:50): Kathleen advises watching “The Gilded Age” on HBO Max, and “The Hills Are Alive: A Year at Kylemore Abbey” on Prime Video. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:12:58): Kathleen’s sister-in-law Amy joins Kathleen in the Pub to discuss the best jeans for each body type . Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (52:39): Kathleen reports that the remains of Noah’s Ark have been discovered in Turkey. NEWS (56:40): Kathleen reports that the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have formally unionized, Maryland is getting a mini Sphere, DoorDash is buying Instacart, Finland stops construction plans for Google data centers, the new John Madden movie clips incite negative feedback from football fans, Canada is getting a Deadliest Catch series, Mary J. Blige sells her entire catalog, the debate continues regarding Daylight Savings Time, the “cruise for life” residential ship ceases operations, and Hallmark crowns the 2026 “Merriest Town in America.” FEEL GOOD STORY (1:52:47): Kathleen shares news that hundreds of wild horses have been been rounded up from public land in Colorado and relocated to a permanent sanctuary where they can run free. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:53:56): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuánto es mi fianza” or “how much is my bail?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:55:01): Kathleen reads about Saint Lutgardis, patron saint of the blind.
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Episode 295: Halloween Cats, Drunk Politicians & America's New National Park

    Episode 295: Halloween Cats, Drunk Politicians & America's New National Park
    Oct 28 2026
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lincoln Street Red from First Street Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Kansas and West Virginia and seeing the Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything.” TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:03): Kathleen samples Bedford Candies Philly Cheesesteak Popcorn, Limited Edition Banana Nut Bread Snickers, and Eillien’s Gummi Bears. QUEEN NEWS (34:19): Kathleen shares news that the Fleetwood Mac documentary “The Chain” is premiering on AppleTV in January 2027, Martha Stewart discloses her thoughts on work-life balance, and reviews come out for Dolly Parton’s ABC Tribute Special. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (24:47): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (45:20): Kathleen updates on her thoughts after seeing the Elizabeth Holmes’ ”You Can See Everything,” Meghan Markle’s next project is announced, and NYC’s Washington Square Park hosts a “You Can See Everything” look-alike contest. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (35:53): Kathleen advises to watch “If I Leave Here Tomorrow: Lynyrd Skynyrd “ on Netflix, and “The Gilded Age” on HBO Max. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (59:10): Kathleen’s sister-in-law Amy joins Kathleen in the Pub to discuss body types and how to style your silhouette. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:51): Kathleen reports that astronomers think they have identified the exact night sky that inspired van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” NEWS (1:24:25): Kathleen reports that Airbnb has removed mandated chores for guests, Crumbl cookie company is closing hundreds of locations, America is welcoming its 64th national park, Jay-Z has hired himself to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, an Indiana city council debate goes viral when 1 candidate discloses that she was drunk, a “baseball Top Golf” called Batter Up Social is launching its concept location in Nashville, a long-forgotten Monet breaks records at Sotheby’s auction house, and an arson fire ravages Hitler’s Eagles Nest retreat. SPORTS NEWS (1:55:38): Kathleen reports that Dawa Yanjum Sherpa became the first Nepali woman to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (2:05:08): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hacer un teléfono” or “can I make a phone call” in Spanish. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:08:00): Kathleen reads about St. Juliana of Nicomedia, patron saint of body sickness. FEEL GOOD STORY (2:02:26): Kathleen shares that the Beagle Bill has been signed into Pennsylvania law.
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
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