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Madigan’s Pubcast

Kathleen Madiganmadiganspubcast.podbean.com
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.

Episodes

Episode 230: French Fry Wars, Bar Raccoons, & Karen Read: Not Guilty

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lager For The Lakes American Lager from Bell’s Brewing in Kalamazoo, MI. She reviews her weekend with family in Missouri, playing with her sister’s dog and grilling for her brother-in-law on Father’s Day. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (18:13): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly’s new Nashville hotel will open Spring 2026 , Post Malone & Jelly Roll cause a giant traffic jam in Southern Missouri , S...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 29 minEp. 230

Episode 229: Baba Vanga’s Alien Vision, Stanley Cup Predictions, & the Saint Who Killed His Parents

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Free Kittens Rice Lager from Berryessa Brewing Company . She reviews her week in Atlanta playing “ 25 Words or Less ” with friends Meredith Viera and Melissa Peterman, and then flying to Sacramento for her show at the Hard Rock Live . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (12:38): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks is teasing a new single being recorded with Haim , Dolly Parton opened her new Pirates Voyage dinne...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 229

Episode 228: Judging Morning Merlot, A New Everest Record, and My Crazy French Exchange Student

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Limited Edition Centennial Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale from Sweetwater Brewing Company . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (28:35): Kathleen shares news that Dollywood has been voted America’s #1 theme park , Jelly Roll makes an announcement involving Nashville , and Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her entire music catalog . TASTING MENU (6:38): Kathleen tastes Taste of the South Fried Pickle & Ranch Dip , H...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 228

Episode 227: Remembering Gravitron Rides, Irish Taco Bell, & The Urban Legend of the Bubbleheads

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Dead Parrot Salted Lime Light Lager from Florida Avenue Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (18:43): Kathleen shares news that Queen Cher celebrated her 79th birthday, Dolly Parton is releasing a line of Southern inspired frozen meals , Snoop Dogg & Martha Stewart won an Emmy for their 2024 Olympic coverage , Stevie Nicks turns 77 years old , and Jelly Roll has vowed to pledge $20M to build a d...

May 28, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 227

Episode 226: Celebrating Pope Leo, Drunk Grizzly Bears, & the NHL Adopts A Mammoth

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Saint Louis Back Flip All Star Grapefruit Paloma in support of Ozzie Smith’s Gateway Reach Foundation. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (30:17): Kathleen shares news that the New England serial killer seems to have struck near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion , Dolly donates $4M to create a homeless youth shelter in Nashville, and Jelly Roll is opening for Post Malone on his Big Ass Stadium Tour. TASTING MENU...

May 21, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 226

Episode 225: Fatal Selfies, The REAL ID Debacle, & 40 Years of Dollywood

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Spotted Cow from New Glarus Brewery . She shares the location of her new favorite Cajun restaurant in Nashville , and lays plans to head to the Ozarks for Mother’s Day weekend. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (18:43): Kathleen shares news that Dolly Parton is celebrating 40 years of Dollywood , Jelly Roll continues to lose weight and set health goals , and Chappell Roan turns heads at the Met Gala . TASTING MEN...

May 07, 20251 hr 37 minEp. 225

Episode 224: Wisconsin Bloody Mary’s, Micro-Cheating, & Celebrating Pope Francis

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Wisconsinitis Cream Ale from 3 Sheeps Brewing Company in Sheboygan, WI. She reviews her weekend taping her new Amazon Special at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee , drinking Bloody Mary’s at the Milwaukee Public Market and visiting the Miller Brewery. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:04): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks’ Venice Beach condo is for sale , Martha Stewart roasts Meghan Markle , and Jelly Rol...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 224

Episode 223: Italy’s Rocket Dove, Quiet Pickleball, & Nostradamus Predicts the Next Pope

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Beer Kitty Kolsch Ale from Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Napa , wine tasting, and exploring the Oxbow Farmer’s Market. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (32:41): Kathleen shares the news that Stevie Nicks has a new album coming out in 2025, Jelly Roll has lost almost 200 lbs , and Snoop Dogg is set to host the Time 100 Special for ABC. TASTING MENU (1:13): Kathleen samples...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 47 minEp. 223

Episode 222: Fireball Pop-Tarts, Blue Ghost Fireflies, & Augusta’s Green Jacket Mystery

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Irish Goodbye Coffee Oat Lager from Tactical Brewing Company in Orlando. She reviews her weekend in Orlando and St. Petersburg FL, feeding gators at Gatorland and enjoying St. Pete Beach. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (19:13): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s “artist in residence ” status on American Idol, and Cher’s son Elijah Blue is getting divorced. TASTING MENU (1:34): samples Guinness Pub Style Che...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 222

Episode 221: Masters Week, An Irish Goat King, & The Wizard of Oz Flies Into Vegas

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Beignet Au Lait Imperial Blonde Ale from Faubourg Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in New Orleans and Pensacola FL , eating crawfish in the French Quarter and seeing the Blue Angels fly over Pensacola Beach. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (24:19): Kathleen shares news on Snoop Dogg’s new Nashville bar , Cher’s “Tiny Bites” movie begins streaming, and Dolly releases Jolene's denim with Good American . T...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 221

Episode 220: Fireball Whisky For Life, Paid Angels, & The World’s Oldest Cat Turns 30

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Captain Jack Pilsner from Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte. She reviews her weekend in Virginia Beach VA and Charlotte NC , eating Carolina BBQ and touring an aircraft carrier. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (14:53): Kathleen shares news on Anne Murray’s Lifetime Achievement Juno Award , Morgan Wallen’s in the hot seat after his Saturday Night Live appearance , Jelly Roll has gotten rid of his iPhone , Po...

Apr 02, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 220

Episode 219: Airline Baggage Wars, Selling the Celtics, & Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lagerado Crispy Lager from O’Dell Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs, attending a Native American Powwow and drinking beer at the New Belgium Brewery . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:49): Kathleen shares news on Anne Murray’s Lifetime Achievement Juno Award , Post Malone added dates to his Travelin’ Tailgate Tour , and Nashville Airport could change its official n...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 219

Episode 218: March Madness Begins, Witch Cats, & The Zoomers’ Drinking Captain

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lakelife Lager from Bruzze Brewing , and a Charleston spicy Bloody Mary . She reviews her weekend in Macon GA and Charleston SC. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (22:51): Kathleen shares news on Post Malone joining the Court, Chappell Roan launches a billboard campaign to support “The Giver”, Dolly Parton celebrates 40 years of Dollywood , Jelly Roll launches a collaboration with HeyDude shoes, and Taylor Swift ...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Episode 217: Gen Z Workers, King Tut’s Bar, & The Patron Saint of Dogs

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Feral Pale Ale from Baby Cat Brewery in Kensington, MD. She reviews her weekend on tour in Morgantown, WV, and Washington DC. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (19:53): Kathleen shares news on Cher’s performance at the Love Rocks benefit , Chappell Roan announces the release date for “The Giver ,” and Dolly thanks fans globally for their prayers after her husband Carl passes away . TASTING MENU (3:03): Kathleen s...

Mar 12, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Episode 216: A Dog-Friendly Cruise, Hallmark Moms, & Stealing Graceland

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Tennesake Lager from Tennessee Brew Works in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (8:13): Kathleen shares news on Mattress Mac teaching Girl Scouts how to sell cookies , Dolly’s husband Carl Dean passed away , and Chappell Roan performed at Elton John’s Oscar party . TASTING MENU (3:43): Kathleen samples Doritos Golden Sriracha chips , a Chocolate Frosted Donut Kit Kat , and Peanut Butter & Jelly M&am...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 216

Episode 215: A Taco Bell Wedding, Ice Fishing, & Japan Offers Hangover Leave

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Minnow Bite Pilsner from Urban Growler Brewing Company in St. Paul. She reviews her weekend in Davenport IA and Mystic Lake MN , ice fishing on Prior Lake, and drinking Bloody Mary’s and snits . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (17:20): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks was reportedly generous with her time at the FireAid benefit concert , Dolly Parton just dropped a new pancake syrup , and Jelly Roll’s bar...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 215

Episode 214: Parental Beer Gardens, Serious Bowlers, & Teaching Gen Z Bar Etiquette

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hold My Beer Craft Lager from Gulf Stream Brewing . She reviews her weekend in Florida , performing in Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (11:03): Kathleen shares news that a casting call for Dolly’s musical has resulted in 15 potential “Dolly’s, ” Chappell Roan starts a firestorm around Backline’s “We Got You” campaign , and Snoop Dogg performed on the SNL 50th anniversary concert ...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 20 minEp. 214

Episode 213: Dethroning JAWS, Painted Tigers, & Budweiser’s Famous Tiny Clydesdale

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Black Phillip Cider from Blake’s Hard Cider Company . She reviews her weekend in Durham, NC and discusses her Super Bowl betting strategies. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (24:33): Kathleen shares news that Jelly Roll is an “artist in residence ” for American Idol, Snoop Dogg attended the Super Bowl with Martha Stewart, and Taylor Swift supported the Chiefs at the Super Bowl . TASTING MENU (1:36): Kathleen sam...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 213

Episode 212: Garage Sale People, Super Bowl Gambling & The Hunt for La Pistolera

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Air Show Bathhouse Blonde lager from Jones Beach Brewing Company , and reviews her weekend doing shows in Huntington NY, and Red Bank NJ . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (5:53): Kathleen shares the news that Dolly’s upcoming Broadway musical will debut in Nashville this summer, Chappell Roan dominated the Grammys , Stevie Nicks headlined FireAid , and Taylor Swift didn’t stop dancing at the Grammys . TASTING ...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 212

Episode 211: A New Toll for Everest, Dolly’s Secret Song, & Idaho Brings Back Firing Squads

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bale Breaker Pilsner from Bale Breaker Brewing in Moxee, WA. She reviews her weekend in Spokane, WA and Scottsdale, AZ . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:29): Kathleen samples Asian KitKat bars and Sadie’s Green Chile Ranch Tostada chips . COURT NEWS (27:28): Kathleen shares news Dolly has locked a “secret” song in a time capsule in Pigeon Forge TN, Jelly Roll has announced new Tour dates with Post Malone t...

Jan 29, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 211

Episode 210: Nantucket Bans Pickleball, Cowtanking, & The UK Runs Out of Guinness

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Snow Beast Winter Ale from Kinkaider Brewing Company in Broken Bow, NE. She describes “ Cowtanking ” in the Midwest, and reviews her weekend in Omaha, NE and Cedar Rapids, IA . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:30): Kathleen shares news that Ohio is now offering Dolly Parton Imagination Library license plates , Jelly Roll’s “Goodnight Nashville” bar has opened in Nashville , Snoop Dogg plays the pre-inaugurat...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 210

Episode 209: Retiring Girl Scout Cookies, Manifesting Mindy, & North Korea Bans Hot Dogs

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Labatt Blue Light in honor of the Buffalo Bills playoff run. She’s excited for the NFL playoffs to begin, and thrilled to have met the Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore while he was covering Winter Storm Cora in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:30): Kathleen shares news on Tom Brady finishing his first regular NFL season commentating for Fox , Taylor Swift donates to the LA fires , and Cher’s Malibu h...

Jan 15, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 209

Episode 208: Chernobyl’s Super Dogs, Pony Beers, & The Big Tipping Debate

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Miller High Life pony bottle . She reviews her New Year's fun spent with her cousins, barhopping on Broadway in Nashville and cheering on Missouri at the Music City Bowl . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (22:39): Kathleen shares news on deadlines to audition for Dolly’s Broadway musical , Jelly Roll has purchased a farm outside of Nashville , and Tom Brady commentates his final regular season NFL game for Fox. ...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 208

Episode 207: 2024’s Drunkest City In America, The Prophet of Doom, & A Marlboro Canoe For The Convent

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Donna’s Pickle Beer from Pilot Project Brewing, and an Ozark Distillery Bloody Mary . She reviews her Christmas week with family in Missouri, visiting the Budweiser Clydesdales at Warm Springs Ranch , and tailgating at the Kansas City Chiefs game with her cousins . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (52:02): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll headlining New Year’s Eve Live from Nashville , Chappell Roan sings a ho...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 207

Episode 206: Santa Buc-ee Returns, The Problem With 3 Kids, & a Low-Speed Holiday Mule Chase

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Eggo Nog Appalachian Sippin’ Cream from Sugarlands Distillery, and a Mad Elf Holiday Ale from Troegs Brewery. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (9:13): Kathleen shares news on Chaka Khan’s relocation to Georgia , Stevie Nicks has issues with science , Taylor Swift makes a surprise visit to the Kansas City Children’s Hospital , and Chappell Roan sings in the car with her parents . TASTING MENU (4:40): Kathleen sa...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 206

Episode 205: The End of the ERAs, Notre Dame’s Christmas Bells, & A Texas Nun’s Secret Affair

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Honest Abe’s Tabby American Ale from Bitchin’ Kitty Brewery in Morrisville, PA and Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (28:55): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s 40th birthday , Snoop Dogg sang a duet with Sting on The Voice, Cher has an announcement regarding her next album , Dolly Parton is holding auditions for her Broadway musical , and Taylor Swift ends her ERAs Tour . TASTING ...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 43 minEp. 205

Episode 204: Christmas Tree Flocking, Pickleball Theaters, & Mexico’s Copycat Buc-ee’s

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking Evan Williams Egg Nog . She reviews her Thanksgiving holiday with family at Lake of the Ozarks , and shares plans to decorate for Christmas in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (27:05): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s 40th birthday, and Taylor Swift prepares for her final ERAS Tour shows in Vancouver . TASTING MENU (1:50): Kathleen samples Pringles Mingles White Cheddar & Ranch puffs, Lesser Evi...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 204

Episode 203: Thanksgiving Mustard, Drunk Marathons, & A New Approach To Manifesting

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Endless Shoreline IPA from Pizza Port Brewing Company in Carlsbad, CA. She reviews her weekend in El Cajon and Riverside, CA experiencing the Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn and finding a cool Christmas Taqueria . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour. COURT NEWS (14:40): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton being named Billboard’s Greatest Country Artist of All Time and has broken ground on her Nashville “Songteller” hotel...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 203

Episode 202: Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar, Crypto Explodes, & Hallmark’s Holiday Cruise Sets Sail

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Candlepin Pale Ale from Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, MA. She reviews her weekend in Boston , performing at The Wilbur, shopping at the Southport Christmas market , and drinking Guinness at her favorite local pubs. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour. COURT NEWS (15:01): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton’s multi-million dollar investment in the children of Nashville , Jelly Roll announces a Summer 2025 Tour with Post Malo...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 202

Episode 201: Airport Trash Pandas, Team Building Cults, & Ranch Fixes Everything

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Forager Honey Rye Ale from Crosstown Brewing in Memphis. She reviews her weekend playing The Ryman in Nashville, sharing the history of the iconic building. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour. COURT NEWS (21:29): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan’s support for her hometown LGTBQ event and she and Taylor Swift rack up Grammy nominations , and Stevie Nicks finished recording her Christmas duet with Jason Kelce . TASTING MENU ...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 201
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