Madigan’s Pubcast
Madigan’s Pubcast
Kathleen Madigan
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.
Mexico’s Commando Chihuahua, Gay Warlocks & the Irish Origins of Halloween
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Holy Cannoli Heritage Stout from Penguin City Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:42): Kathleen samples Art & Mary’s Hot N Zesty Jalapeno Tater Chips, Hostess Scary Cakes, and Banana Pudding Oreos. QUEEN NEWS (24:26): Kathleen shares news that Martha Stewart is dishing about her dinner dates with Snoop Dogg,and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce resolve their fencing issues with Cleveland neighbors. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (28:06): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (51:16): Kathleen updates on Larry the Cat’s surgery recovery, ATL Zoo’s Panda Grove will open to the public Nov 6th, Prince Harry has released a MasterClass on grief, another expedition has launched to solve the Amelia Earhart mystery, WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:29::28): Kathleen advises to watch “Nashville” on Prime Video, and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” on Amazon Prime. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:04:40): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss the opportunities for value on Facebook Marketplace. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:12): Kathleen reports that a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth referred to as “Yana” has been found in remarkable condition in Serbia. NEWS (1:00:13): Kathleen reports that Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Read in an upcoming Amazon series, Antarctica is looking for staffing, Mexico’s National Guard has recruited a Chihuahua, raccoons in Minnesota mistook a cybertruck for a trash can, Jim Bakker passes away at age 86, Pope Leo is one of the smartest men alive, there’s a Norwegian island without time, and Halloween originated in Ireland.  SPORTS NEWS (1:37:01): Kathleen reports that LeBron James will pay $500K this year to commute by chopper to PHL, Mike Ditka passes away at age 86, there’s a new favorite convenience store in America, and Claire Dowling is elected as the 1st woman captain of St. Andrews.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (2:00:12): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “puedo tener un abogado” or “can I have a lawyer?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:02:09): Kathleen reads about St. Catherine of Alexandria, patron saint of jurists, knife grinders, philosophers, and students. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:57:17): Kathleen reads about a man who jumped off a bridge to save a 2-year-old who had been thrown from her parents’ car in a bridge accident.
Oct 14
2 hr 9 min
Debating Daylight Savings Time, Ancient Roman Cults, & the Death of Pickleball
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Ocean Course American Pale Ale from Low Tide Brewing Company in St. John’s Island. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:32): Kathleen samples Black Forest Gummy Bears, Fisher’s Old Bay Caramel Popcorn, and Old Dutch Cheesy Puffcorn. TOP 5 THINGS TO DO IN NASHVILLE (22:05): In advance of the Ryman show, Kathleen recommends visiting the Johnny Cash Museum, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Nudie’s Honk Tonk, and Robert’s Western World. QUEEN NEWS (24:58): Kathleen shares news that Martha Stewart got a new short haircut, and Taylor Swift also got a trendy new haircut and released her “Patient Zero” single which shot to the top spot on the charts. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (42:46): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (29:09): Kathleen updates on Mark Zuckerberg donating $150K to Waterford GAA after purchasing a local castle, and Tony Romo officially parts ways with CBS. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:02): Kathleen advises to watch “Nashville” on Prime Video.   FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:09:12): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy review the best travel backpacks available. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:18): Kathleen reports that Pompeii excavators have revealed that they have unearthed a Roman cult fresco. NEWS (55:22): Kathleen reports that Tennessee has botched another prisoner execution, the debate against Daylight Savings Time continues in the US Capitol, McDonalds is bringing back PlayPlaces, Bose is officially bringing back wired earbuds, the President of the US released Senator Cotton’s personal cell when Cotton blocked a Bill from passing, American Idol is moving production to Atlanta, market analysts advise that the popularity of pickleball is quickly dying,and a 6-year-old girl from China sets a Rubix Cube record. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:59:02): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “de qué se me acusa?” or “what am I being charged with?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:01:22): Kathleen reads about the Saint Boniface of Mainz, patron saint of brewers, Germans, and tailors. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:54:22): Kathleen reads about Doobie Brother Michael McDonald reuniting with the son that he gave up for adoption 58 years ago.
Oct 7
2 hr 8 min
Furries In Flight, Deadliest Roller Coaster & Grandma Fortnite Sets a Record
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staghorn Octoberfest seasonal beer from New Glarus Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:39): Kathleen samples Limited Edition Deep Fried Oreo cookies, King Bing Minnesota candy, and Limited Edition Coors Light Beer Cheese Cheez-Its. QUEEN NEWS (20:48): Kathleen shares news that Aer Lingus is honoring Dolly Parton with a Nashville flight number, Snoop Dogg hosted the 2026 VMAs, and Taylor Swift became the most-awarded artist in MTV VMAs history, dedicating the award to Dolly. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (1:20:31): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (24:13): Kathleen updates on the latest celebration of the Wizard of Oz at Sphere, Prince Harry’s actions put his military service record in question, Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to be released from prison to a halfway house, and Rod Stewart announces his retirement. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (31:00): Kathleen advises to watch Amanda Seyfried in the Elizabeth Holmes’ drama “The Dropout” on Hulu. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (38:30): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss how to do a Fall closet reset. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:10): Kathleen reports on a rare ghost lobster trapped in Maine, and the final resting place of Noah’s Ark has been confirmed in Turkey. SPORTS NEWS (1:02:49): Kathleen reads about Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s announcement that he is starting a series called Finance with Fernando to teach GenZ’ers how to handle their finances, and former NCAA football coach and now Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville says the “deranged” Furry culture is a flight safety risk. NEWS (1:01:07): Kathleen reports that Quantas has announced the launch date for an 18 hour flight from Sydney to NYC, a Scottish grandmother sets a Fortnite streaming record, Elton John headlines shows at London’s new Apple Music Hall, the last remaining Blockbuster store is located in Oregon, more than 100 people have suffered brain injuries after riding Six Flags’ X2 roller coaster, Delta Air Lines employees are named the best airline staff in North America by Skytrax, and 2 giant pandas have been transported from China to the Atlanta Zoo. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:57:46): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “puedo tener un abogado” or “can I have a lawyer” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:03:32 ): Kathleen reads about St. Pellegia the Pentinent, patron saint of actresses. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:53:48): Kathleen reads about all of the lobsters in the famous Cape May Lobster House escaping during the recent flooding.
Oct 1
2 hr 7 min
Dolly’s Secret Album, a Rare Spotted Cat, & the Best Dressed Pope
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Double Broken Heels Hazy IPA from New Trail Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Tarrytown ,NY and Hershey, PA. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (0:52): Kathleen samples Pop Daddy Dill Pickle Pretzel Sticks, Utz Chesapeake Bay Crab Kettle Chips, and September Farms Caramel Puffs. QUEEN NEWS (19:50): Kathleen shares news that Cher attended the Montcler flagship store opening, the Country Music Association will honor Dolly with a TV special, and Dolly recorded a secret 15-song album before she died. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (27:42): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (34:44): Kathleen updates on the Harkle’s issues with their VIP status involving their kids new school enrollment, Starbucks CEO announces the next stage of turnaround, FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (56:36): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy discuss a core essential concept of the perfect wardrobe capsule: footwear. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (49:06): Kathleen reports on the discovery of a Tilcayo cat in Bolivia which is the first new cat species discovered in 100 years, and archaeologists unearth footprints of a T-Rex in North Dakota. SPORTS NEWS (40:06): Kathleen reads about LIV Golf officially filing for bankruptcy, and Roger Goodell has presented the NFL with a concept of having multiple International teams. NEWS (1:10:10): Kathleen reports that Toys R Us is opening 120 stores with a new strategy, Atlantic City’s Steel Pier is for sale, Pope Leo XIV lands on Vanity Fair’s best dressed list, Meta agrees to a $16.7B settlement, and an American Airlines passenger is duct-taped to his plane seat after a rant. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:40:52): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “Cuál es tu película favorita” or “what is your favorite movie?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:43:04): Kathleen reads about St. Martha, patron saint of women workers, servants, and cooks. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:37:44): Kathleen reads about the philanthropy of Milton Hershey.
Sep 23
1 hr 51 min
Episode 289: The Alamo’s Haunted Hotel Bar, Letters From Nuns & Toasting Dolly Parton International Airport
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Austin Lager from Twisted X Brewing Company in Dripping Springs, TX. She reviews her weekend in San Antonio and Austin, visiting the Alamo and having Mexican margatinis at Matt’s El Rancho. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:12): Kathleen samples Herr’s Jalapeno Popper Cheese Curls, Cheez-It Chili Dog Crackers, and Cheetos Cheddar Smartfood popcorn. QUEEN NEWS (44:19): Kathleen shares news that Nashville’s BNA Airport is being renamed after Dolly Parton,Dolly’s SongTeller Hotel is opening September 29th in Nashville, and Taylor Swift participated in an Emmy sketch with Mariska Hargitay. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (29:57): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (57:34): Kathleen updates on Elon’s underground Music City Loop in Nashville, Harry and Meghan have issues with their children’s new UK school, FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:12:17): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to build your capsule. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:30:47): Kathleen reports on the birth of a Przewalski horse for the first time in 200 years in Kazakhstan. SPORTS NEWS (48:12): Kathleen reads about the Buffalo Bills including the Canadian national anthem to acknowledge Canadian fans before the home opener at the new Highmark Stadium. NEWS (1:33:28): Kathleen reports that Barry Manilow has released new 2027 Vegas residency dates, the Alamo has an official cat named Bella, Oprah is set to headline the Vegas Sphere with her show “Aha,” Norway has unveiled a new Northern Lights train tour, Celine Dion begins her Paris run of shows,  Apple unveils their new foldable iPhone Duo,leading AI creators are warning the need for safeguards, 4 Renoir paintings are stolen in France, and polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies in Tokyo. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (2:03:51): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “qué deportes te gustan” or “what sports do you like?” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:06:21): Kathleen reads about Saint Januarius, patron saint of blood banks and blood donors.
Sep 16
2 hr 12 min
Episode 288:  Surviving the Iowa Basics Test, Stolen PBR, & Fantasy Football Season Begins
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a 417 Lager from Springfield Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her Labor Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks hanging out with family and friends. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (3:01): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Red Hot Riplets, Limited Edition Apple Pie a la Mode Oreos, and Firecracker Gummi Bears. QUEEN NEWS (18:52): Kathleen shares news that Dolly’s favorite Northern California getaway is revealed, the University of Calgary is offering a Celebrity Culture course that includes Taylor Swift marketing, Cher gets conservatorship over son Elijah Blue, and Stevie Nicks’ younger brother Christopher passes away at age 72. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (28:12): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (42:18): Kathleen updates on Elizabeth Holmes’ upcoming “You Can See Everything” documentary, and the British Royal family takes a formal stance against Meghan & Harry. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:21): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about wardrobe capsules and how to maximize your wardrobe with a minimalist approach and consideration to quality over quantity. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (12:35): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix. SPORTS NEWS (1:04:49): Kathleen reads about the Wisconsin vs Notre Dame “Catholics vs Alcoholics” tee, the 2026 best fantasy football punishments before drafting are released, the US Open tennis tournament has an Influencer problem, Wimbledon won’t credential Influencers after US Open issues, the CEO of Good Good Golf steps down, and LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys the LA Angels. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:24:44): Kathleen reports on Picasso painting “Torero” that was stolen from a Milwaukee gallery has been found 8 years later in a rental apartment, and a rare orange shark has been discovered off the coast of Costa Rica. NEWS (1:27:31): Kathleen reports that only 2 countries in the world allow pharmaceutical tv ads, the Canadian mint is releasing another glow-in-the-dark coin, Gloria Steinem passes away at age 92, Australia becomes the first country to ban AI-generated music from charts, and 40,000 lbs of Pabst Blue Ribbon go missing in a California heist. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:41:54): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuál es tu comida favorita, or “what is your favorite food” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:46:30): Kathleen reads about Saint Thecla, patron saint of women’s empowerment after she fought off killer seals & lions and being burned at the stake. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:43:31): Kathleen shares a story about Bill Greason, the first Black pitcher in St. Louis Cardinals history who served as a US Marine and is the last surviving member of the Negro Baseball League.
Sep 9
1 hr 59 min
Episode 287:  Celebrating Queen Dolly, A Year of Yes & the Mystery of Tiny Jesus
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Church Parking Lot Local Lager from Harding House Brewing Company in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (2:52): Kathleen samples Limited Edition French Onion Dip Cheez-Its, Limited Edition Lucky Charms Magical Unicorn Marshmallows, and Chicken & Waffles Oreo Cookies. QUEEN NEWS (21:47): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks joined Olivia Rodrigo onstage at Daisy Chain, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce purchase a lakefront home in Ohio. DOLLY PARTON (26:24): Kathleen pays tribute to the life of Queen Dolly Parton. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (1:02:22): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (1:40:37): Kathleen updates on the theme of this year’s Met Gala, Harry and Meghan move to the UK with the help of a  hedge fund billionaire and Sarah Ferguson is coming out of hiding. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (1:25:47): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about the history of Labor Day and the guidelines regarding wearing white pants and shoes after the holiday. They move on to discuss Amy’s preferred go-to Fall sweaters, ranging from affordable J. Crew and Bloomingdales varieties to mid-range Veronica Beard, Ravella, and G/Fore, and finishing with luxury Gorsuch and Lafayette 148 varieties. Amy also shares the secret on how to spot fake cashmere when choosing a sweater. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (22:43): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime, and “Martha Cooks” on Netflix. SPORTS NEWS (1:55:19): Kathleen reads about the GoodGood Golf and Callaway PR nightmare. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:50:22): Kathleen reports on the recent report that Vikings lived in America 500 years before Columbus “discovered” it. NEWS (1:52:35): Kathleen reports on the history behind Tiny Jesus rubber figurines. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (2:05:10): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuantos hermanos tienes” or “how many siblings do you have” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (2:12:12 ): Kathleen reads about St. Gregory the Great, patron saint of musicians, singers, teachers, and students. FEEL GOOD STORY (2:07:19): Kathleen shares that Jay Leno once took at $15M pay cut so that the entire Tonight Show crew could maintain their jobs.
Sep 3
2 hr 16 min
Episode 286:  Dolly’s Imagination Library, Greedy Doritos, & Pumpkin Spice Returns
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Asbury Park Blonde Ale from Asbury Park Brewery. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City performing at The Borgata. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Frank’s Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears, Herr’s Buffalo Blue Cheese flavored Cheese Curls, and Joe’s Retro Sour Cream & Toasted Onion kettle chips. QUEEN NEWS (17:15): Kathleen shares that Martha Stewart takes over Netflix after Meghan Markle’s exit, Dolly released an exclusive interview to People regarding upcoming projects, and Taylor Swift is nominated for 5 Emmy awards. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (26:44): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (23:22): Kathleen updates on Barry Manilow’s concert tour, Nashville’s metro council successfully stops an AI data center from building near the Zoo, and Harry & Meghan relocate to the UK. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:32): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about 3 perfect party appetizers to create when hosting a large group, including the ultimate charcuterie board, Amy’s Artichoke Dip (which Kathleen is making on Kat’s Kitchen,) and homemade pico de gallo. Follow Amy on TikTok and Instagram for more lifestyle ideas. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:28): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime. SPORTS NEWS (1:21:19): Kathleen reads about the San Francisco Giants’ new pitcher “Tugboat” Wilkinson who has started throwing an “invisiball” pitch, and “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” Netflix reality showhas been renewed. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:01:52): Kathleen reports on the discovery of a river otter making its first appearance in 100 years along the Bronx River. NEWS (1:03:29): Kathleen reports that Target issues an apology for a Halloween costume listing, PepsiCo has lost over $1B since making Doritos $7 per bag, Florida’s retro Pizza Hut Classic restaurant is the busiest in the country, Columbia House is ceasing operations, Bonnaroo cancels its 2027 festival, Starbucks is releasing its 2027 Fall menu, the WNBA needs a remodel, and a new Yellowstone lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan stole the idea from a pitch meeting. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:33:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuándo es tu cumpleaños” or “when is your birthday” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:32): Kathleen reads about St. Bernadette Soubirous, canonized after experiences numerous apparitions in her local grotto which became known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, attracting around five million pilgrims of all denominations each year. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:34:42): Kathleen shares that the UK government has unveiled a $22M investment to help replace animal experiments.
Aug 26
1 hr 45 min
Episode 285: Celebrating Black Cats, Lizzie Borden’s Playground Rhyme & The Summer of Jimothy
In this episode of the Pubcast, Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light Lime, which she feels is a perfect summer beer. Plus! Tour News, Tasting Menu, Queen News, Hollywood Happenings, Fabulous Living By Amy, What We’re Watching, Holy Shit They Found It, News, Spanish Phrase of the Week, Patron Saint of the Week, and a Feel Good Story!
Aug 19
1 hr 41 min
Episode 284: New England Vibes, Gordie Howe’s Bridge & the Lifestyle Queen vs the Fake Duchess
In this episode of the Pubcast, Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staycation Land Brilliant Lager from Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME. Plus! Tour News, Tasting Menu, Queen News, Hollywood Happenings, Updates, Fabulous Living By Amy, Holy Shit They Found It, News, Sports News, Spanish Phrase of the Week, Patron Saint of the Week, and a Feel Good Story!
Aug 13
1 hr 35 min
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