Madigan’s Pubcast

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

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] opens the show drinking a Savannah Banana “Banana Beer [https://servicebrewing.com/beer/savannah-banana-beer/]” from Service Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in LA [https://youtube.com/shorts/ntTHwMF0L7M?si=JN42nhb-x19Of8hj], watching MLB Opening Day at her favorite LA bar and hanging out with HollyBobby in Anaheim.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:04): Kathleen samples Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Pork Rinds [https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/075410?utm_source=mpn], South Bend Chocolate Company Irish Cream Crunch [https://www.sbchocolate.com/store/product/irish-crunch-16-oz-616/], and Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle Crisps [https://www.pepperidgefarm.com/product/spicy-dill-pickle-crisps/].    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (11:15): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la barra [https://www.google.com/search?q=where+is+the+bar+in+spanish&oq=where+is+the+bar+in+spanish&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yDQgFEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyBwgGEAAY7wUyBwgHEAAY7wXSAQg0MTE4ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]” 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 [https://pagesix.com/2026/03/27/celebrity-news/martha-stewart-shares-what-shes-looking-for-in-a-man/], Stevie Nicks has not acknowledged Lindsey Buckingham’s reunion rumors [https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/lindsey-buckingham-hints-at-possible-reunion-with-stevie-nicks-as-he-gives-update-on-fleetwood-mac-doc], Cher is rumored to portray Lilyth in Season 13 of American Horror Story [https://www.facebook.com/thecherworld/posts/-breaking-news-the-supreme-has-risen-and-shes-eternalyesterday-it-was-officially/1450649683189750/],    UPDATES (46:05) : Kathleen shares updates that Peachy the flamingo is back at the Flamingo Las Vegas wildlife habitat [https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/the-strip/injured-flamingo-at-strip-resort-expected-to-recover-las-vegas-vet-says-3716666/], Prince harry hopes for “family time” with King Charles [https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/893028/prince-harry-speaks-iapp-summit-washington-dc-photos/] while in the UK this summer, and Punch the monkey has paired with an older girlfriend [https://www.aol.com/punch-monkey-girlfriend-viral-zoo-171051471.html].    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:32): Kathleen shares articles on squirrels becoming addicted to vape pens [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/done-squirrels-vaping-no-one-100000840.html], the Los Angeles Angels have promoted a woman to be their next President [https://www.mlb.com/news/molly-jolly-promoted-to-president-of-angels-john-carpino-to-retire], United Airlines is considering a “twilight bag drop [https://liveandletsfly.com/united-home-bag-pick-up/#:~:text=Starting%2520today%252C%2520United%2520is%2520also,levels%252C%2520specifically%2520outside%2520door%25201Da.]” program and introducing a “relaxed row [https://thebusinesstravelmag.com/united-airlines-to-offer-seats-that-transform-into-a-couch/]” seating program, Tiger Woods breaks his silence after his latest DUI arrest [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tiger-woods-break-silence-dui-004834356.html], Alberta’s legendary “Boss” bear has officially been spotted out of hibernation in Banff [https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/the-boss-emerges-from-winter-hibernation-near-banff/], the NBA approves exploration of expansion in Seattle and Vegas, [https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-owners-vote-explore-10b-203601108.html#:~:text=NBA%2520Owners%2520Vote%2520to%2520Explore%2520%252410B%2520Expansion%2520to%2520Las%2520Vegas%2520and%2520Seattle,-Photo%2520by%2520Nic&text=The%2520NBA%2520has%2520officially%2520taken,in%2520Las%2520Vegas%2520and%2520Seattle.] 2 Las Vegas hotels are offering all-inclusive pricing [https://parade.com/news/las-vegas-all-inclusive-hotels-mgm-resorts-luxor-excalibur], and a Charlie Daniels hologram concert will headline the July 4th celebration [https://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/local/fort-campbell/2026/03/27/america250-brings-charlie-daniels-hologram-to-ft-campbell-clarksville/89324915007/] 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 [https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/megalodon-shark-tooth-teen-found-florida-keys].    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “The Madison [https://www.npr.org/2026/03/27/nx-s1-5762269/the-madison-marshals-review-taylor-sheridan-yellowstone]” on Paramount+.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:17:00): Kathleen shares the history of Saint Lawrence [https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2015/08/10/st-lawrence-patron-saint-of-comedians], 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 [https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/lifestyle/dogs-embark-on-homeward-bound-journey-after-escaping-meat-trade/], and a Dutch Café introduces a “Brownies & Downies [https://www.browniesanddownies.nl/menu-english]” work program for people with Down’s Syndrome.

Episode 266: European Ranch Dressing, Longhorn Love, & Italian River Shaming

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Art Car IPA from Saint Arnold Brewery [https://www.saintarnold.com/beers-more/art-car-ipa/] 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 [https://youtube.com/shorts/aRmzr1--ALc?si=u-YjZNCuM9Sv9Ppb].    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:40): Kathleen samples Snack Day Ketchup Wavy Cut chips [https://www.lidl.com/products/7007917], Bacon Grilled Cheese Lay’s, [https://www.snacks.com/product/lay-s--bacon-grilled-cheese-flavored-with-other-natural-flavors-potato-chips--000000000300049008_EA?srsltid=AfmBOoo52GraReK1m9cnEkx7qd8K9webJXZXlTubaak7O8Ccq3Qd5LkI] and Beefy Honey Mustard Meat Chips [https://getbeefy.shop/collections/meat-chips/products/honey-mustard-2-5-oz?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=23030076465&tw_kwdid=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23143528946&gbraid=0AAAAA_lzVhgHrnjDX5s8qucKTO86lm5JK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj47OBhCmARIsAF5wUEHKJGy2FSJL9EeXZxumVIziHrfCCX30KAzgZIJ_KCJCbP2LEUdJ95IaAsvPEALw_wcB].    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (10:32): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “tienes alcohol [https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+you+say+do+you+have+alcohol+in+spanish&sca_esv=484202b0491193e0&biw=1490&bih=690&sxsrf=ANbL-n7vm2Tw-9WydcR2Jn98iYTrKLsR1Q:1774444114313&ei=Ut7DafDlEpfKp84PocCWqAc&ved=0ahUKEwjw1u24j7uTAxUX5ckDHSGgBXUQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=how+do+you+say+do+you+have+alcohol+in+spanish&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiLWhvdyBkbyB5b3Ugc2F5IGRvIHlvdSBoYXZlIGFsY29ob2wgaW4gc3BhbmlzaDIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiABBiiBEjfT1D_C1iYTnAFeACQAQCYAZ0BoAH6I6oBBTMwLjE4uAEDyAEA-AEBmAI1oALWJcICDhAAGIAEGLADGIYDGIoFwgIIEAAYsAMY7wXCAgsQABiABBiwAxiiBMICBBAjGCfCAgoQIxiABBgnGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkQIYigXCAg4QABiABBixAxiDARiKBcICERAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGIMBGMcBwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYxwHCAg4QLhiABBixAxiDARiKBcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEC4YgAQYsQMYgwHCAgoQABiABBgUGIcCwgIFEAAYgATCAgsQABiABBixAxiKBcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAgUQLhiABMICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIFEAAY7wWYAwCIBgGQBgeSBwUzMi4yMaAH04wDsgcFMjcuMjG4B8AlwgcHMC4yOC4yNcgHmQGACAA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp],” 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 [https://www.usatoday.com/story/pets-animals/wildlife/zoo-aquarium/2026/03/20/does-punch-the-monkey-have-girlfriend-social-media/89242076007/], Nancy Guthrie’s family makes another plea [https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/24/nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-tucson-disappearances/89305653007/], and Target launches another new customer incentive program [https://www.thestreet.com/retail/target-launches-another-generous-deal-target-circle-deal-day-to-win-back-shoppers].   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (59:14): Kathleen shares articles on a hospital squatter in Tallahassee [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-hospital-sues-evict-patient-wont-leave-room-5-months-discharge-rcna264293], Amy Madigan wins her first Oscar [https://variety.com/2026/film/news/amy-madigan-best-supporting-actress-oscar-1236683708/], Billy Idol announces a new residency in Vegas [https://ultimateclassicrock.com/billy-idol-2026-las-vegas-residency/], Spain is recruiting 10,000 volunteers to gamble every day for 4 years [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWHzKFYiRj_/], giant lizards invade South Florida [https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/florida-newest-invasive-nile-monitors/], Uber expands women-only ride options across the US, [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/03/10/uber-expanding-women-preferences-nationwide/89068309007/] Hidden Valley is hiring Ranchbassadors to pair Ranch dressing on food in Europe [https://www.travelpirates.com/captains-log/hidden-valley-ranch-bassador-program-europe-2026], a North Carolina man is ordered to pay $8M after pleading guilty in a streaming fraud case, [https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article315132468.html] Chili’s calls out Ruth’s Chris on their dress code, [https://people.com/chilis-posts-funny-response-to-ruths-chris-viral-dress-code-11932097] 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 [https://mymodernmet.com/la-tonca-trento/].       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 [https://people.com/pilot-believes-he-found-amelia-earhart-long-lost-airplane-through-google-earth-11931637].     WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (8:30): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story [https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/love-story]” on FX, and “Scarpetta [https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Scarpetta/0IYURQJJ9GC7MMKKYBJBUXPLE8]” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:27:30): Kathleen shares Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, patron saint of cats. [https://uscatholic.org/articles/202003/how-st-gertrude-of-nivelles-became-the-cat-lady-of-the-catholic-church/]    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:21:56): Kathleen shares a story about the opening of North America’s largest wildlife overpass, [https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/16/colorado-greenland-wildlife-overpass-complete] designed to help wildlife cross I-25 safely.

Episode 265: March Madness Begins, Proper Bar Etiquette & A Rise In Bigfoot Sightings In Ohio

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI [https://www.karben4.com/beercalendar/fantasy-factory]. She reviews her weekend in Vegas with her bff Ron White [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ygwoWGpmvhw], playing golf and gambling with friends.     TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] samples Cheeto’s Sweet Southern Heat Flavor Swap rods [https://www.delish.com/food-news/a70437711/frito-lay-flavor-swap-chips-review/], and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Queso Crackers [https://crunchmaster.com/product/queso/].    COURT NEWS (20:33): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart’s restaurant “The Bedford [https://connecticut.news12.com/martha-stewart-opens-the-bedford-at-foxwoods-with-design-based-on-her-westchester-home]” opening at Foxwoods Casino, Dolly Parton attends the opening of Dollywood [https://www.instagram.com/reels/DV3v2FzE1X5/], “Swifties” is now listed as an official word in the Dictionary [https://www.eonline.com/news/1429246/taylor-swifts-swiftie-added-to-dictionary] thanks to the Taylor Swift movement, and Cher’s son gets married [https://people.com/chaz-bono-marries-shara-blue-mathes-in-glam-hollywood-wedding-exclusive-11922049].    UPDATES (23:33) : Kathleen shares updates on the sheriff in the Nancy Guthrie case [https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/sheriff-leading-nancy-guthrie-investigation-faces-massive-recall-effort-from-furious-locals/], and Meghan Markle charges $2,700 for her 3-day retreat in Australia [https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2183352/company-pr-boss-running-meghan-markle-australia].   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:58): Kathleen shares articles on the doomsday fish washing up on Mexican beaches [https://san.com/cc/rare-doomsday-fish-associated-with-impending-disasters-spotted-in-mexico/#:~:text=Oarfish%2520can%2520inhabit%2520ocean%2520depths,as%2520much%2520as%2520600%2520pounds.], there have been 8 bigfoot sightings in 4 days in Ohio [https://www.wlwt.com/article/bigfoot-ohio-reported-sightings-northeast/70734076], Southwest is dropping service to Dulles and O’Hare airports [https://thepointsguy.com/news/southwest-airlines-chicago-ohare-washington-dulles-flights/], Dollar Tree is attempting to upgrade their client base [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-10/dollar-tree-expands-into-wealthier-areas-attracts-higher-income-shoppers?embedded-checkout=true], giant pandas are no longer extinct [https://www.greenmatters.com/nature/giant-panda-no-longer-endangered], 2 men face charges after breaking a woolly mammoth tusk in Branson [https://nationaltoday.com/us/mo/branson/news/2026/03/16/two-petaluma-men-charged-for-shattering-mammoth-tusk-at-missouri-museum/#:~:text=Two%2520men%2520from%2520Petaluma%252C%2520California,and%2520released%2520on%2520%252415%252C000%2520bond.], a judge issues a stern warning for a tourist accused of stealing a flamingo in Vegas [https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/jusdge-issues-stern-warning-for-tourist-accused-of-bird-napping-torturing-flamingo-3716957/], a 30-foot Doomsday fish found in Texas [https://www.surfer.com/news/30ft-doomsday-fish-cabo-oarfish-video], Target is making 4 big changes to engage customers [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/target-making-4-big-changes-174700587.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEhDbq9yIM1xMlOXWHUY5orf8ipUThfBOFbdhcBIkKmL78IKgF7Tfc4nEFJlXdWwtoMs1d5WvJJcgejZeiIUvYXKDnicKnBslMSe4ywgiW8wHbSO1gxf2_HnbCgOPln4f528lbO-TCAK-Xs21YtarLAYlivP645erNsgVGDF3rBf], McDonald’s Canada launches breakfast poutine [https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca/newsroom/article/McDonald-s-Canada-Reimagines-Breakfast-with-the-New-Breakfast-Poutine.html], and Bigfoot sightings are on the rise in Ohio [https://people.com/multiple-alleged-bigfoot-sightings-bring-excitement-to-ohio-town-11927757].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (35:05): Kathleen reads about the discovery of artist Banksy’s true identity [https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/global-art-banksy/], and Scottish wild cats have been discovered again in the Highlands [https://www.highlandwildlifepark.org.uk/news/critically-endangered-scottish-wildcat-kittens-caught-camera-first-time].    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:17:24): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story [https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/love-story]” on FX, and “Scarpetta [https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Scarpetta/0IYURQJJ9GC7MMKKYBJBUXPLE8]” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:26): Kathleen shares Sister Mary Jo’s uplifting Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/srmaryjo/] posts, and reads about St. Brigit of Kildare [https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=453] – 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 [https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/science/mysterious-imprint-of-virgin-mary-discovered-in-religious-images/#:~:text=When%2520examining%2520the%2520Tilma%2520of,figures%2520embedded%2520in%2520the%2520eyes.].

Episode 264: Oscar Predictions, Cleveland’s Faberge Egg & St. Patrick’s Day Tater Salad

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] opens the show drinking a Conway’s Irish Ale [https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/conways-irish-ale/] from Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland. She reviews her weekend in Pittsburgh and Cleveland [https://studio.youtube.com/video/8j-zTwCXzrI/edit], visiting her favorite Cleveland dive [https://studio.youtube.com/video/vCu4Uzf2OEM/edit] bar and seeing her first Faberge [https://studio.youtube.com/video/MAHIdaKFROM/edit] egg.     TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (4:26): Kathleen samples Pennystick’s Stick Pretzels [https://www.fairplayfoods.com/shop/pantry/snacks_chips_dips/chips_crisps_pretzels/pretzels/pennystick_pretzel_stick/p/2555860], Ballreich’s Buffalo Garlic Parmesan Chips, [https://www.ballreich.com/product/mst-griffs/] and Sarris Candies Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods [https://sarriscandies.com/products/pretzel-rods-2-pk?srsltid=AfmBOoq7crGm_Ccd5AMkd1josVUJ67Utx5FYHzOzblCiuCpljwbzjC3A].    COURT NEWS (41:12): Kathleen shares news about Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel [https://www.instagram.com/songtellerhotel/] in Nashville confirming an opening date, and Taylor Swift is credited for Travis Kelce’s return to the Kansas City Chiefs 2026 roster. [https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48164261/chiefs-travis-kelce-says-taylor-swift-influenced-return]    HOLLYBOBBY (25:05): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.    UPDATES (45:00) : Kathleen shares updates on Britney Spears’ DUI [https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/06/britney-spears-arrest-dui-high-speeds/89015073007/], stowaway Svetlana Dali sneaks on another European flight, [https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/26/us/stowaway-flies-again] Punch the Japanese snow monkey has outgrown his orangutan stuffed animal, [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/punch-monkey-outgrowing-plushie-making-045829473.html] Elon’s proposed Tesla tunnel loop meets opposition in Nashville [https://apnews.com/article/musk-nashville-tesla-tunnel-protest-boring-company-97005c79e800b2d011c0fbf691433395],     FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:03:52): Kathleen shares articles on the history of Faberge eggs [https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a36665209/romanov-faberge-eggs-history/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_toc_md_pmx_prog_org_us_17942344289&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17942380478&gbraid=0AAAAACq-LPkcmeypLpIxIUk8mnyFq3-sy&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgr_NBhDFARIsAHiUWr7n4i1nsVMqQait_oBRyOl7geGsdrLINoaT0LKi64o_Bf-PSMENg-QaAuuNEALw_wcB], Ticketmaster experiences further issues with the Metallica Sphere onsale [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/ticketmaster-blocked-targeted-attack-during-204224775.html], Southwest considers only cleaning premium seats [https://www.chron.com/texas/article/southwest-airlines-cleaning-21965467.php], Costco plans to build apartments over their warehouse stores [https://www.instagram.com/p/DS1K4uYjoLg/],  American Airlines could be downgrading their crew hotels [https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-flight-attendants-accuse-management-hotel-cost-cutting/], David Copperfield retires from his Vegas residency [https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2026/03/06/david-copperfield-mgm-residency-ending/89022086007/], the current owner of Epstein’s island is revealed [https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/epstein-island-images-photos-videos-democrats-owner], and the woman who designed the iconic Vegas sign never made a fortune on her design [https://www.nevadawomen.org/research-center/biographies-alphabetical/betty-whitehead-willis/].    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:01:35): Kathleen reads about a lost Rembrandt rediscovered in Amsterdam [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1kgln0yg3po].    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (42:13): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story [https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/love-story]” on FX, and “Death By Lightening [https://www.netflix.com/title/81438325]” on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:32:14): Kathleen reads about St. Damien of Molokai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Father_Damien], patron saint of lepers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:26:11): Kathleen shares a story about a golden doodle who gets a happy ending after being abandoned at a Las Vegas airport ticket counter [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/animal-news/puppy-abandoned-las-vegas-airport-adopted-cop-rescued-rcna260147].

Episode 263: America’s Weatherman, Lemon Drop Lunches & Southwest’s Self-Inflicted Disaster

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] opens the show drinking a Flash Cat Imperial IPA from Creature Comforts Brewing Company [https://creaturecomfortsbeer.com/beers/flash-cat/] in Athens, GA. She reviews her weekend in Huntsville, AL and Atlanta [https://youtube.com/shorts/KuSK8fx1VRA?si=8O4ZWpEVi6j2a_NO], eating breakfast at an iconic Waffle House and hanging out with Weather Channel pals [https://youtube.com/shorts/RgJ_GV7dIpk?si=CtKe6dlJzGm0s_4m] backstage.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:42): Kathleen samples Paul Thomas Chocolate [https://paulthomaschocolates.com/], Chinook Seedery Jalapeno Ranch Sunflower Seeds [https://chinookseedery.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopM-wnFDfgNLjVczJJJD7Qx1iYy55iNbKnrPZzk6pYAwhZ9MrYs], and Cheetos Baked Not Fried Crunchy Cheese Snacks [https://www.cheetos.com/index.php/products/cheetos-baked-crunchy-cheese-flavored-snacks].    COURT NEWS (22:00): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart’s new ambassadorship with Kohler [https://www.kohler.com/en/press-room/martha-stewart-cast-iron-ambassador-press-release] and Dolly pledges to be at the opening day of Dollywood’s 2026 season. [https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/2026/02/26/will-dolly-parton-be-at-dollywood-opening-day-2026/88866937007/]   HOLLYBOBBY (28:36): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.    UPDATES (42:50) : Kathleen shares updates on the new Louve Director [https://news.artnet.com/art-world/louvre-new-director-christophe-leribault-2748537], Southwest Airlines bans seat switching [https://simpleflying.com/customer-uproar-southwest-rethink-assigned-seating-changing/], the first sporting event to be held at The Sphere is announced [https://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/mayweather-pacquiao-sphere-venue-guide/], Sarah Ferguson has been spotted in a wellness retreat, [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-15594915/Sarah-Ferguson-wellness-retreat-Donegal.html]    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (17:58): Kathleen shares articles on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance [https://pagesix.com/2026/03/02/celebrity-news/savannah-guthrie-siblings-embrace-at-memorial-outside-missing-mom-nancys-house/], the cartel names El Mencho’s replacement [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/el-mencho-successor-revealed-first-36787391], a Waymo robotaxi blocks EMS responding to a mass shooting [https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting], inside the villa where El Mencho spent his final days [https://www.reuters.com/pictures/el-menchos-last-hideout-inside-villa-where-cartel-leader-spent-final-hours-2026-02-25/], Metallica announces a Vegas Sphere residency [https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/concerts-gigs-tours/metallica-announces-sphere-residency], a tour guide is arrested for drawing on a 4,000 year old pyramid [https://www.foxnews.com/world/tour-guide-arrested-after-drawing-stick-figure-4000-year-old-pyramid], a martini is found in an elementary student’s lunchbox [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2026/02/27/cutwater-found-in-atlanta-students-school-lunch-not-a-capri-sun/88896344007/], the worst drivers by state are listed, [https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/worst-drivers-by-state#:~:text=7.-,Tennessee,2019%2520when%2520it%2520was%25203.63.]Uber Air is launching in the Emirates [https://www.uber.com/newsroom/uber-air/], and the Fairmont in Dubai combats unfair tourist reviews after they are hit by missiles [https://www.wionews.com/photos/-no-air-defence-system-dubai-s-famous-5-star-hotel-gets-hilarious-1-star-rating-after-iran-attacks-uae-1772388366849].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:03:59): Kathleen reads about a confirmed jaguarundi sighting in Texas. [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVJd3xAjg02/]    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:25:04): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story [https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/love-story]” on FX, and “Death By Lightening” [https://www.netflix.com/title/81438325] on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:29:09): Kathleen reads about Julian of Norwich [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_of_Norwich].   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:21): Kathleen shares a story about Indiana and Michigan allowing people to pay parking tickets by donating cat and dog food to local shelters [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/police-department-cat-food-parking-tickets/].