Madigan’s Pubcast

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light “For the Farmers” light beer.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (13:51): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is throwing the official release party of TS12 in major movie theatres [https://www.billboard.com/media/podcasts/taylor-swift-release-party-showgirl-movie-pop-shop-podcast-1236072923/],    TASTING MENU (6:21): Kathleen samples Whip City Jerky [https://whipcityjerky.com/], Doritos “Collisions” Pizza + Cool Ranch [https://www.delish.com/food-news/a67972710/doritos-retro-stranger-things-pizza-cool-ranch/] chips, and Girl Scout Thin Mint Pop Tarts [https://www.poptarts.com/en_US/products/new/pop-tarts-girl-scouts-frosted-thin-mints.html].    UPDATES (21:35): Kathleen shares updates on the financial impact of Cracker Barrel’s rebrand [https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/cracker-barrel-report-earnings-first-time-since-700m-rebrand-failure], Bed Bath & Beyond completes the purchase of Kirkland’s Home [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/retail/2025/09/15/bed-bath-beyond-deal-kirklands-home/86171884007/] brand, Hawaiians unite to purchase Molokai [https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaiians-organize-buy-land-back-from-billionaire-21039366.php], and the launch of Meta’s AI glasses fails [https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/zuckerbergs-ai-glasses-live-demo-spectacularly-fails-major-tech-event].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (34:45): Kathleen reveals that the wreck of the F.J. King “ghost schooner” has been discovered in Lake Michigan [https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/science/shipwreck-lake-michigan-ghost-ship-schooner].    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:15): Kathleen shares articles on Sammy Hagar’s 2026 Vegas residency [https://cdcgaming.com/brief/rock-legend-sammy-hagar-revives-las-vegas-strip-residency-in-2026/], Ireland is getting its first Taco Bell [https://www.irishcentral.com/news/ireland-taco-bell], Mama Mia III is scheduled to begin filming in 2026 [https://people.com/mamma-mia-3-everything-we-know-so-far-8695205], Frida’s painting “El Sueno [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/19/frida-kahlo-dreamscape-estimated-between-40m-to-60m-set-to-break-artists-auction-record]” is heading to auction, Steak ‘n Shake starts a feud with Cracker Barrel [https://www.indystar.com/story/money/2025/09/23/why-steak-n-shake-wants-cracker-barrels-ceo-fired-new-logo-redesign-biglari-holdings/86288908007/], a Picasso unseen for 80 years is heading to auction [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/22/picasso-painting-not-seen-in-80-years-heads-to-auction-in-france], Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford turns 100 years old [https://www.mlive.com/lions/2025/09/former-lions-owner-martha-firestone-ford-reaches-100-years-old.html], Panda Express founders are now co-owners of the Portland Trail Blazers [https://www.foodbeast.com/news/the-panda-express-empire-just-expanded-into-the-nbas-ownership-club/], a Frida Kahlo portrait could set a record at Sotheby’s [https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/19/frida-kahlo-dreamscape-estimated-between-40m-to-60m-set-to-break-artists-auction-record], Baltimore is named the most romantic city in the US [https://www.fox5dc.com/news/baltimore-is-the-most-romantic-city-in-america-eventbrite-says], and Celebrity Cruises is launching river ships in 2027.   SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:12:35): Kathleen reads about Joan of Arc, martyr, saint, and military leader [https://www.biography.com/military-figures/joan-of-arc?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_bio_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_20739831539&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20743513357&gbraid=0AAAAApTwOX2nhIa9k_VjHJmGMLJaFxJC9&gclid=CjwKCAjwisnGBhAXEiwA0zEOR78K9vy4HazO3xlyS1arqIAp1Gvp57nNrkRNnsxDlo0pl8wBjuLelhoCwTsQAvD_BwE].    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (17:55): Kathleen recommends watching “The Girlfriend [https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Girlfriend/0K7MRTWL4S2D8WNYR4XQFD3A64]” on Prime Video, and “No One Saw A Thing [https://www.amazon.com/No-One-Saw-a-Thing/dp/B07YBPGHCV/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-rYMGSSbt2c8ecwgE2Y34UjJDDPBrdAjhcrAC1dV8uNvLUfQvW4QQblMIlkAD3GS3TuX3R3FLQBiIspxE2gkHUNawYjLQ5mxlnI_icERBHLLVZiJeELY004bkojjfFy4YNIKu4YZ0c3NZFLIGx4b61moBUwg1P9dEqYcYZDouWJg0_fM9FcXUKp4rLE-cYTy4a2fYZpOaG3Pn8gSf0yaHececocAY4GX6gmUPAE1UWo.69hE7UOvzaddtpt35RiTCOX55Xb9QeLvkkZPaV6QIrA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=713997909513&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9013149&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=12432011331822371321--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12432011331822371321&hvtargid=kwd-768144102925&hydadcr=22537_13531293&keywords=no+one+saw+a+thing&mcid=1b04519dea1135b2954738408202b618&qid=1758636455&sr=8-1]” on Prime Video.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:07:15): Kathleen shares that China pays people $32K per year to hug and play with baby pandas [https://mymodernmet.com/professional-panda-hugger/].

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company [https://www.terrehautebrewingcompany.com/]. She reviews her weekend in Indiana [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SbvycQWdKeQ], performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo’s in Indy.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo [https://people.com/jelly-roll-meets-pope-leo-star-studded-vatican-concert-11810211] at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL [https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/sport/football-nfl-tom-brady-raiders-owner-tv-analyst-intl], and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass [https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/15/taylor-swift-barrier-bullet-proof-sneak-into-chiefs-game/].    TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co [http://www.broadripplechip.com/]. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels [https://thedome.org/monastery-baked-goods/], and Lay’s Loaded Nacho chips [https://www.thekitchn.com/lays-tailgating-chips-review-23743354].    UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s reinvention of Endless Shrimp [https://www.redlobster.com/], Bill Belichick’s girlfriend is denied trademarks [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/unc-head-coach-bill-belichick-234351742.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHKZ4lDA422HvpT4lXy68gT5OXZm0WB1y3yZHhJ2eAy6IVzr2W7Y6-fi9NKfUaFs0cPyP1_MvePYEEKBYH0dGdl0h3Gajidt3c43u35DHsCBccPLYaopmOneHFMiKiqZyACX5w-7mAHKQrRzYprfzeGRXWX-n4qREmkgf7ETb4_5#:~:text=Bill%2520Belichick%2520and%2520his%2520girlfriend,rather%2520than%2520his%2520former%2520team.], The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere [https://www.vulture.com/article/wizard-of-oz-at-sphere-everything-we-know.html], Prince Harry kneels to King Charles [https://people.com/prince-harry-massive-step-king-charles-reunion-without-queen-camilla-exclusive-11809836], and Coachella’s 2026 lineup has been released [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/coachella-lineup-2026-bieber-sabrina-karol-g-anyma-headline-1235426475/].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/rare-wondiwoi-tree-kangaroo-discovered-mammals-animals].   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cruise-passenger-charged-jumping-overboard-allegedly-dodge-16000-gambl-rcna230332], AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service [https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/11/tech/aol-dial-up-internet-discontinue], Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement [https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/mariah-carey-2025-christmas-show-dates-las-vegas-1236066415/], John Daly sets a new PGA record [https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/john-daly-makes-history-with-disastrous-19-on-a-single-hole-at-pga-tour-champions-event/], rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-pink-dolphins-spotted-swimming-in-louisiana-river-180982580/], Finland is introducing a four-day work week [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOjBjijEieZ/], defiant nuns flee their care home [https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/15/europe/austrian-nuns-care-home-monastery-intl-scli], Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027 [https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2025/09/03/celebrity-river-cruises-first-look/85955833007/], Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas [https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a66068584/amazon-zoox-autonomous-ride-hailing-las-vegas/], fireflies are disappearing [https://www.discovermagazine.com/are-we-really-the-last-generation-to-enjoy-twinkling-fireflies-in-the-summer-47681], and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026 [https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/world/video/new-girl-scout-cookie-enten#:~:text=Chocolate%252C%2520marshmallow%2520and%2520toasted%2520almond,and%2520tries%2520the%2520new%2520flavor.].    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anastasia_of_Sirmium], patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets [https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/the-gilgo-beach-killer-house-of-secrets/8418243915418764112]” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan’s latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina [https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/michael-jordan-opens-another-free-health-clinic-native-north-carolina-2050274], and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgngv08p22o].

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking an ArrowRed Lager from KC Bier Company [https://kcbier.com/biers/arrowred-lager/]. She reviews her Labor Day at Lake of the Ozarks [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Y8zcgSrSSaE], and the results of her family Fantasy Football drafts.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (15:57): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is engaged [https://www.instagram.com/p/DN02niAXMM-/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet], and Chappell Roan is headlining Lollapalooza 2026 [https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/lollapalooza-2026-lineups-chile-argentina-brazil-1236053805/].    TASTING MENU (1:59): Kathleen samples Lay’s Cheesy Buffalo Dip Kettle Chips [https://sporked.com/article/new-lays-hot-sauce-loaded-nachos-cheesy-buffalo-dip-review/], Planters Buffalo Ranch Nut Duos [https://www.planters.com/product/planters-nut-duos-buffalo-cashews-ranch-almonds-5-oz-bag/], and Buffalo Wild Wings Spicy Beer Cheese Party Dip [https://www.instacart.com/products/55306717-buffalo-wild-wings-spicy-beer-cheese-dip-12].    UPDATES (26:05): Kathleen shares updates on Britney Spears’ latest manic episode [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15023105/Britney-Spears-mansion-poop-family.html], Cracker Barrel does another branding U-turn [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/09/cracker-barrel-restaurant-remodels-logo-controversy.html], a Russian man dies at Burning Man [https://nypost.com/2025/09/05/us-news/heartbroken-dad-of-burning-man-attendee-vadim-kruglov-found-dead-in-pool-of-blood-demands-justice/], and Bill Belichick’s girlfriend files for “Gold Digger” trademark [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/college-football/article-15074853/Jordon-Hudson-runs-dangerous-play-sidelines-Bill-Belichick-game.html].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:20): Kathleen reveals that a rare jaguar has been spotted on a trail cam in Brazil [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trail-camera-captures-images-elusive-093000678.html].   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:28): Kathleen shares articles on $100 caviar chicken nuggets being served at the US Open [https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/us-open-tennis-2025-food-menu-caviar/], more than 200 stolen paintings are recovered from a Nazi descendant’s home in Argentina [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx26z142vko], Giorgio Armani has passed away at age 91 [https://apnews.com/article/italy-obit-giorgio-armani-bb4b91756214c456fd5db14216a91b75], Vogue has a new US Editor [https://www.vogue.com/article/chloe-malle-announced-as-vogue-us-new-head-of-editorial-content], Vegas brings back $3 beers [https://www.instagram.com/p/DOOqr9LkQE3/], Canada’s 600-lb pigs are invading the US [https://www.businessinsider.com/canadian-super-pigs-likely-to-invade-us-dakotas-montana-minnesota-2024-5], and the world’s largest cruise ship sets sail from Florida [https://www.newsweek.com/worlds-largest-cruise-ship-florida-maiden-voyage-2112287].     SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:01): Kathleen reads about St. Carlos Acutis, the Millennial Saint of the Internet [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/07/pope-leo-xiv-declares-15-year-old-computer-whiz-carlo-acutis-gods-influencer-saint].    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:55): Kathleen recommends watching “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish [https://www.netflix.com/title/81690512]” on Netflix.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:20:40): Kathleen reads highlights of a baboon named Jack who handled railway signals in South Africa [https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559031/signalman-jack-baboon-worked-railroad-south-africa].

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] opens the show drinking a Tennessee Vol Lager [https://yeehawbrewing.com/brews/vol-lager/] from Yee-Haw Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (12:55): Kathleen shares news announcing that Snoop Dogg is continuing his youth football camps [https://snoopfootball.com/], Colorado State University is starting a class called “Spanish for Swifties [https://online.colostate.edu/courses/LSPA/LSPA380A5.dot#:~:text=Develop%2520Spanish%2520proficiency%2520and%2520cultural,on%2520the%2520Spanish%252Dspeaking%2520world.],” and Dolly’s musical is being considered for another extension in Nashville [https://playbill.com/article/dolly-musical-finds-its-dolly-partons].    TASTING MENU (4:05): Kathleen samples Terrapin Ridge Farms Dill Pickle Aioli [https://terrapinridge.com/products/dill-pickle-aioli-squeeze?variant=41441820868673&_pos=1&_sid=ea64c635a&_ss=r&utm_source=%257Bsource%257D&utm_medium=%257Bmedium%257D&utm_campaign=%257Bcontent%257D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20776664334&gbraid=0AAAAABeNmwOei1CoXMg4UJ9Vb5MOJzzis&gclid=CjwKCAjwtrXFBhBiEiwAEKen1y_ABo_Ck3_xQx2S555UusK00_6pwiThSJXa45PNfblU-mEmEFmrRBoCJDMQAvD_BwE], Lay’s Frank’s Red Hot Potato Chips [https://www.thetakeout.com/1948185/lays-chips-hot-sauce-loaded-nachos-cheesy-buffalo-review/], and Pringles Ghost Pepper Ranch chips [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/pringles-just-launched-first-kind-090000934.html].    UPDATES (30:23): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s official exit from bankruptcy, [https://foodondemand.com/07312025/red-lobster-emerges-from-bankruptcy-and-does-a-tech-overhaul/#:~:text=Cater%2520Week-,Red%2520Lobster%2520Emerges%2520From%2520Bankruptcy%2520And%2520Does%2520A%2520Tech%2520Overhaul,Red%2520Lobster%2520in%2520an%2520interview.] Anna Delvey is selling Bunnygate t-shirts [https://pagesix.com/2025/08/19/society/anna-delvey-is-selling-bunnygate-merch/], Vegas has announced a new Blake Shelton residency [https://backstagecountry.com/2025/08/25/blake-shelton-announces-eight-show-las-vegas-residency-for-january-2026/], and Burning Man had an apocalyptic start [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15031981/burning-man-festival-sand-storm-destroys-camp-art.html].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (39:25): Kathleen reveals that a 6 ½ foot long orange nurse shark was caught off the coast of Costa Rica [https://www.iflscience.com/first-of-its-kind-bright-orange-nurse-shark-recorded-off-costa-rica-makes-history-80482], and first edition copy of The Hobbit has been found while cleaning out a home in Britain [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4exeg709no].    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:35): Kathleen shares articles on Cracker Barrel’s recent logo change [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/25/cracker-barrel-cbrl-backlash-logo-rebranding.html], AppleTV is raising their rates [https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/apple-tv-plus-price-increase-streaming-subscription-1236494949/], Southwest Airlines has a new policy for excessively overweight people [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4exeg709no], Disneyland is changing their early entry policy [https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/disneyland-just-got-rid-early-153214334.html], Chick-Fil-A is implementing a Teen Chaperone policy [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chick-fil-bans-minors-entering-150847871.html], Bed Bath & Beyond is boycotting California [https://www.buzzfeed.com/michaelabramwell/gavin-newsom-on-bed-bath-and-beyond-california-boycott], Burning Man opens to apocalyptic weather [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15036561/burning-man-festival-cursed-dust-storms-batter-event.html], and Walmart pulls radioactive shrimp from its freezers [https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/19/health/radioactive-contamination-shrimp-walmart-fda].    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:26:22): Kathleen reads about St. Agatha [https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/saint-today-0205.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20921312114&gbraid=0AAAAADq2By1ZVs4zvyHl4StSa3sP5fNia&gclid=CjwKCAjwtrXFBhBiEiwAEKen1_wFaAxn-ass7TIPRk4kcZ2oMACwBJthjhrvIw0m4lsF58n_E2ZXyRoCS_wQAvD_BwE], patron saint of jewelers, breast cancer patients, bellfounders and fire.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (34:25): Kathleen recommends watching “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” on Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/title/81725526], “Hostage” on Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/title/81696688], and “One Night In Idaho: The College Murders [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.3a43f92c-57e7-4090-b601-e5ec2c1f6d06?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb]” on Prime Video.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:44): Kathleen reads highlights of Nike’s Phil Knight donating $2B to cancer research [https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/14/nike-phil-knight-ohsu-cancer-institute-donation.html], and the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson receives a gift from #BillsMafia [https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/bills-mafia-s-donations-nearing-half-a-million-in-support-of-lamar-jackson-bless#:~:text=Jackson%2520has%2520a%2520deep%2520connection,concussion%2520and%2520the%2520Ravens%2520lost.].

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen [http://www.kathleenmadigan.com] opens the show drinking a Shark Tracker Light Lager from Cisco Brewers [https://www.ciscobrewers.com/]. She reviews her weekend in Cape Cod performing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live [https://kathleenmadigan.com/] on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (17:45): Kathleen shares news announcing that Post Malone & Jelly Roll have started the European leg of their tour [https://www.billboard.com/music/country/post-malone-big-ass-tour-uk-europe-dates-1235903855/], and Taylor Swift hinted to many Super Bowl Easter Eggs [https://www.billboard.com/lists/taylor-swift-super-bowl-2026-halftime-clues-easter-eggs/] in her New Heights podcast appearance.    TASTING MENU (3:20): Kathleen samples Smartfood Cheetos Cheddar Cheese Flavored Popcorn [https://www.smartfood.com/products/smartfood-cheetos-cheddar-flavored-popcorn], and Chester’s Carolina Style BBQ Fries [https://www.snacks.com/product/chester-s--fries-carolina-style-bbq-potato-crisps-000000000300045185_EA?srsltid=AfmBOorzUuqODiyWpeSHD1XEyB6lCJGlRaeGDSR96f4uCXsXckIsjHGU].    UPDATES (31:35): Kathleen shares updates on Starbucks changes in Korea [https://fortune.com/2025/08/11/starbucks-south-korea-policy-desktop-computer-printer-ban-cagongjok/], Vegas has extended Formula 1 through 2027 [https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/45512467/f1-formally-extends-las-vegas-gp-2027], Anna Delvey is in more trouble [https://people.com/anna-delvey-responds-after-rabbits-she-used-in-photo-shoot-are-dumped-in-nyc-park-11789035], and the US govt is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht [https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-auctioning-seized-325m-russian-superyacht-8-state-124420385#:~:text=Interest%2520Successfully%2520Added-,US%2520auctioning%2520seized%2520$325M%2520Russian%2520superyacht%2520with%25208%2520state,swimming%2520pool%2520and%2520an%2520elevator.].   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:10): Kathleen reveals that one of the rarest coins in American history has been located in NYC [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-14994417/king-american-coins-grandpas-closet-millions-auction.html].    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:45): Kathleen shares articles on Claire’s stores closing [https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/08/10/claires-identifies-1100-store-closures-bankruptcy/85584054007/], Megadeth is retiring [https://nypost.com/2025/08/15/entertainment/megadeth-announces-retirement-with-2026-farewell-tour-final-album/], Jimmy Carter is getting a Forever Stamp [https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-stamp-2dc2169ae5373f2631cb967161b08632], Kodak is filing for bankruptcy [https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/12/business/kodak-survival-warning], Massachusetts has a ban on Happy Hour lasting 2 decades [https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/will-massachusetts-happy-hour-ban-be-lifted-anytime-soon/3760788/#:~:text=Happy%2520hour%2520has%2520been%2520banned,sought%2520to%2520alleviate%2520drunk%2520driving.], Frankenstein rabbits have been seen in over 5 states [https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/14/us/rabbits-colorado-horns], a 10-year-old chess prodigy makes history [https://sports.yahoo.com/article/10-old-chess-prodigy-sets-185332926.html], and Taylor Sheridan launches a massive production studio in Texas [https://www.statesman.com/entertainment/article/taylor-sheridan-texas-studio-20822258.php].    TOURONS (41:35): Kathleen reports on a tourist in India who was gored by an elephant after attempting a selfie [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/viral-video-shows-wild-elephant-trampling-tourist-stripping-his-pants-after-reckless-selfie-stunt-in-karnataka/articleshow/123289314.cms?from=mdr].    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:44): Kathleen reads about St. Barbara [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Barbara], patron saint of armorers, architects, and artillery men.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (23:00): Kathleen recommends watching “The Kingdom [https://www.chiefs.com/thekingdom/]” on ESPN+, and “Amy Bradley Is Missing [https://www.netflix.com/title/81741332]” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:19:15): Kathleen reads highlights of the story of Smokey the Bear [https://smokeybear.com/smokeys-story/orphan-cub-named-smokey], and Barry Manilow fulfills a dying wish [https://aish.com/when-barry-manilow-brought-madison-square-garden-to-a-hospital-room/].