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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 267: Savannah Banana Beer, Airport Pub Crawls & Vegas Rolls the Dice on All-Inclusive Resorts

    Episode 267: Savannah Banana Beer, Airport Pub Crawls & Vegas Rolls the Dice on All-Inclusive Resorts
    Apr 1 2026
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Savannah Banana “Banana Beer” from Service Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in LA, watching MLB Opening Day at her favorite LA bar and hanging out with HollyBobby in Anaheim. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:04): Kathleen samples Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Pork Rinds, South Bend Chocolate Company Irish Cream Crunch, and Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle Crisps. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (11:15): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la barra” which translates to “where is the bar.” HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (15:20): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. QUEEN NEWS (40:20): Kathleen shares updates on Martha Stewart’s boyfriend criteria, Stevie Nicks has not acknowledged Lindsey Buckingham’s reunion rumors, Cher is rumored to portray Lilyth in Season 13 of American Horror Story, UPDATES (46:05) : Kathleen shares updates that Peachy the flamingo is back at the Flamingo Las Vegas wildlife habitat, Prince harry hopes for “family time” with King Charles while in the UK this summer, and Punch the monkey has paired with an older girlfriend. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:32): Kathleen shares articles on squirrels becoming addicted to vape pens, the Los Angeles Angels have promoted a woman to be their next President, United Airlines is considering a “twilight bag drop” program and introducing a “relaxed row” seating program, Tiger Woods breaks his silence after his latest DUI arrest, Alberta’s legendary “Boss” bear has officially been spotted out of hibernation in Banff, the NBA approves exploration of expansion in Seattle and Vegas, 2 Las Vegas hotels are offering all-inclusive pricing, and a Charlie Daniels hologram concert will headline the July 4th celebration in Fort Campbell. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (54:56): Kathleen reads about a rare and ancient megalodon shark tooth found by a teen in ocean off of the Florida Keys. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “The Madison” on Paramount+. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:17:00): Kathleen shares the history of Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of Comedians. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:21:36): Kathleen shares a story about 7 dogs who escaped a Chinese slaughter house and returned home, and a Dutch Café introduces a “Brownies & Downies” work program for people with Down’s Syndrome.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode 266: European Ranch Dressing, Longhorn Love, & Italian River Shaming

    Episode 266: European Ranch Dressing, Longhorn Love, & Italian River Shaming
    Mar 25 2026
    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Art Car IPA from Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston. She reviews her weekend in Houston and Fort Worth, hanging out with her bff Ron White and seeing the longhorn cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:40): Kathleen samples Snack Day Ketchup Wavy Cut chips, Bacon Grilled Cheese Lay’s, and Beefy Honey Mustard Meat Chips. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (10:32): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “tienes alcohol,” which translates to “do you have alcohol?” HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (22:16): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATES (46:01) : Kathleen shares updates that Punch the monkey has a girlfriend, Nancy Guthrie’s family makes another plea, and Target launches another new customer incentive program. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (59:14): Kathleen shares articles on a hospital squatter in Tallahassee, Amy Madigan wins her first Oscar, Billy Idol announces a new residency in Vegas, Spain is recruiting 10,000 volunteers to gamble every day for 4 years, giant lizards invade South Florida, Uber expands women-only ride options across the US, Hidden Valley is hiring Ranchbassadors to pair Ranch dressing on food in Europe, a North Carolina man is ordered to pay $8M after pleading guilty in a streaming fraud case, Chili’s calls out Ruth’s Chris on their dress code, and a town in Northern Italy has a local tradition called the Tonca where a local politician who made the year’s dumbest decision is placed in a cage and dunked in the river. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (53:12): Kathleen reads about a pilot who believes that he has discovered Amelia Earhart’s plane using Google Earth. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (8:30): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:27:30): Kathleen shares Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, patron saint of cats. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:21:56): Kathleen shares a story about the opening of North America’s largest wildlife overpass, designed to help wildlife cross I-25 safely.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 265: March Madness Begins, Proper Bar Etiquette & A Rise In Bigfoot Sightings In Ohio

    Episode 265: March Madness Begins, Proper Bar Etiquette & A Rise In Bigfoot Sightings In Ohio
    Mar 18 2026
    INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI. She reviews her weekend in Vegas with her bff Ron White, playing golf and gambling with friends. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Cheeto’s Sweet Southern Heat Flavor Swap rods, and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Queso Crackers. COURT NEWS (20:33): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart’s restaurant “The Bedford” opening at Foxwoods Casino, Dolly Parton attends the opening of Dollywood, “Swifties” is now listed as an official word in the Dictionary thanks to the Taylor Swift movement, and Cher’s son gets married. UPDATES (23:33) : Kathleen shares updates on the sheriff in the Nancy Guthrie case, and Meghan Markle charges $2,700 for her 3-day retreat in Australia. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:58): Kathleen shares articles on the doomsday fish washing up on Mexican beaches, there have been 8 bigfoot sightings in 4 days in Ohio, Southwest is dropping service to Dulles and O’Hare airports, Dollar Tree is attempting to upgrade their client base, giant pandas are no longer extinct, 2 men face charges after breaking a woolly mammoth tusk in Branson, a judge issues a stern warning for a tourist accused of stealing a flamingo in Vegas, a 30-foot Doomsday fish found in Texas, Target is making 4 big changes to engage customers, McDonald’s Canada launches breakfast poutine, and Bigfoot sightings are on the rise in Ohio. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (35:05): Kathleen reads about the discovery of artist Banksy’s true identity, and Scottish wild cats have been discovered again in the Highlands. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:17:24): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:26): Kathleen shares Sister Mary Jo’s uplifting Instagram posts, and reads about St. Brigit of Kildare – patron saint of dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, and newborns. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:27:05): Kathleen shares a story about hidden detail on a mysterious 500-year-old imprint of Virgin Mary in Mexico City.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
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