Episodes

  • Episode 177: Red Lobster’s Latest Storm, Family Threads, & The Baby Reindeer Rabbit Hole

    Episode 177: Red Lobster’s Latest Storm, Family Threads, & The Baby Reindeer Rabbit Hole
    May 15 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Co. in Nashville. She provides an overview of her latest Nashville pub crawl, raving about Trisha Yearwood’s chicken fingers at the Oasis rooftop bar in Friends In Low Places, and then stopping by Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina in Nudie’s Honkytonk. COURT NEWS (13:25): Kathleen shares news that Snoop Dogg is going to be a new coach on The Voice, Taylor Swift finished the Paris weekend of her Eras Tour with boyfriend Travis Kelce in attendance, Tanya Tucker has a summer festival tour planned, and Stevie Nicks has added more dates on her 2024 tour. TASTING MENU: (4:12): Kathleen samples Lay’s BLT Flavored potato chips, Rold Gold Cool Ranch Baked Twists, and Subway Roasted Garlic Aioli sauce. UPDATES (18:39): Kathleen shares updates on the Giant Panda war between the US and China, Elizabeth Holmes’ prison sentence gets reduced, Britney Spears unravels even further, and Red Lobster tries to avoid bankruptcy.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (47:54): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of multiple bizarre new giant kangaroo species in Australia. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:40): Kathleen shares articles on plans to build the world’s tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City, Miss USA announces she is stepping down due to mental health and Miss Teen USA follows her lead, Panera is phasing out its Charged Lemonade, and Oscar Mayer is releasing a new line of stuffed hot dogs. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (34:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Jann” on Hulu, and a repeat watch of “Baby Reindeer” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Episode 176: Zombie Cicadas, Midwest Orangutans & The Original Harry Potter

    Episode 176: Zombie Cicadas, Midwest Orangutans & The Original Harry Potter
    May 8 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chicken Scratch pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewing in Nashville. She shares recent fun attending Tanya Tucker’s opening of her new tequila bar, and supporting her pals Bert Kreischer and Tom Segura in their 2 Bears 5K run. COURT NEWS (12:50): Kathleen shares the news that Queen Tanya Tucker opened her pop-up bar “Tanya Tucker’s Tequila Cantina” in Nashville, Jelly Roll completed the 2 Bears 5K in LA, Taylor Swift is launching her European leg of her Eras Tour, and Snoop Dogg hung with Martha Stewart at the Kentucky Derby.TASTING MENU: (0:56): Kathleen samples Better Made Old Fashioned Licorice, Picard’s Ranch Potato Chip-Covered Peanuts, Smoki Serbian Baked Peanuts, and Hannaford White Cheddar Cheese Crackers. UPDATES (25:05): Kathleen shares updates on the TN bill to prohibit first cousin marriage, the status of the real-life stalker in Baby Reindeer, and Thai monkey gangs tear down anti-monkey posters in tourist hotspot Lobpuri. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (38:29): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the fossil of the largest snake to have ever existed, Michigan researchers find a 1909 shipwreck in Lake Superior, and new Roman paintings are found in Pompeii. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (43:45): Kathleen shares articles on the original Harry Potter cover art being sent to auction, a strange fungus transforms cicadas into “zombies”, Burger King is moving to self-ordering kiosks, Southwest Airlines evaluates seating changes, and federal wildlife agencies will relocate grizzly bears into Washington’s Cascade Mountains. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 175: My Dad’s Words of Wisdom, Buc-ee’s Emotional Support Duck, & Praise To the Patron Saint of Gambling

    Episode 175: My Dad’s Words of Wisdom, Buc-ee’s Emotional Support Duck, & Praise To the Patron Saint of Gambling
    May 1 2024
    INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “They Call Me Roberto” Mexican Lager from The Mason Jar Brewing Company in Menifee, CA. She shares her sentiments regarding her dad’s recent passing, reads his “mistake” prayer card from the Catholic mass, and pledges her love for Saint Cayetano, the Patron Saint of Gambling. COURT NEWS (26:20): Kathleen shares news that Queen Tanya Tucker is launching a pop-up bar in downtown Nashville, Taylor Swift features a Stevie Nicks poem on her “Tortured Poets Department” album, Jelly Roll is opening a recording studio in a juvenile detention center in Nashville, and Dolly will open CMAfest in Nashville this June. UPDATES (34:26): Kathleen shares updates on the cancellation of Charles Barkley’s CNN show, an Oklahoma judge orders Chiefs fan Chiefsaholic to pay a bank teller $10M in damages, and a controversial Klimt painting sells for $32M at auction.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (49:04): Kathleen is amazed to read about an animal that hasn’t been spotted in Ohio for 200 years has been discovered outside of Columbus, and a picture of the iceberg that most likely sunk the Titanic has been found. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:02): Kathleen shares articles on Planters Peanuts announcement that they are hiring NUTmobile drivers, the Post Office is raising the price of Forever Stamps to $0.73 in July, Buc-ee’s bans Wrinkle “the Duck” from its Sevierville TN location, the 2024 Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame inductees are announced, an Irish town banished smartphones for children under the age of 12, McDonald’s brings back a popular breakfast item, and an indoor cat is accidentally sent half way across the US in an Amazon return. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK (43:40): Kathleen recommends watching “Baby Reindeer” on Netflix, (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Episode 174: “The Boss” Awakens, Saving Casino Cats, & Debating The Marriage of Cousins

    Episode 174: “The Boss” Awakens, Saving Casino Cats, & Debating The Marriage of Cousins
    Apr 10 2024
    INTRO (1:07): In honor of Masters’ Week, Kathleen opens the show drinking a Calamity Jane Pilsner from Fire Maker Brewing Company in Atlanta. COURT NEWS (15:01): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s recent CMT award wins, Cher attends the Dolce & Gabbana Exhibition in Milan, Taylor Swift is officially declared a billionaire by Forbes, and Dolly has surpassed 20M monthly listeners on Spotify since the release of “Cowboy Carter.” “GOOD BAD FOOD” (10:30): Kathleen samples Lay’s Chinese Craft Beer flavored potato chips, Midwest Ranch Dip flavored Combos Pretzels, and Lay’s IHOP Rooty Tooty Fresh N Fruity chips. UPDATES (45:ish ): Kathleen shares updates on new pictures surfacing of a man believed to be Banksy, FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried speaks out after prison sentencing, and billionaire Kathy Cargill continues to buy up Michigan’s UP.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (54:47 ): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of an elaborate 600-year-old castle unearthed in France.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:50 ): Kathleen shares articles on Eric Church’s new bar “Chiefs” opens in Nashville, KISS sells the rights to their music/name/makeup and logo, Tennessee considers banning marriage between first cousins, the first Nevada wolf pack in over 100 years is spotted, the CEO of Salesforce is buying up mass amounts of Waimea, Colorado gets its first Buc-ee’s, the Tropicana closes on the Vegas Strip, “The Boss” awakens in Banff National Park, King Charles opens Balmoral Castle for public tours, 99 Cents Only stores are closing all locations, the world’s oldest man advises the secret to his longevity, and there’s an old Irish festival that crowns a goat king each year. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Files of the Unexplained” on Peacock, (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 173: March Madness Begins, Bitcoin Drama & New Rules For Everest

    Episode 173: March Madness Begins, Bitcoin Drama & New Rules For Everest
    Mar 20 2024
    INTRO (1:07): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Goat Ranch Lager from Big Lug Canteen in Indianapolis, and a Hotel Tango Vodka Bloody Mary. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Dayton and Indianapolis, eating shrimp cocktails at St. Elmo Steakhouse which is one of her favorite restaurants in the country. COURT NEWS (13:28): Kathleen shares news on Dolly’s new Lodge cast iron cookware line, Jelly Roll has numerous 2024 CMT nominations, Taylor Swift is enjoying a vacation with boyfriend Travis Kelce, and Stevie Nicks has announced a Summer 2024 European tour. “GOOD BAD FOOD”(1:16): Kathleen samples Tony Packo’s Pickles & Peppers, South Bend Chocolate Company’s Irish Chocolate Crunch Popcorn, and Broad Ripple Chip Company's Sweet & Spicy chips. UPDATES (16:57): Kathleen shares updates on Billy McFarland’s Fyre. Festival 2.0, and the Iceland volcano erupts again.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (27:15): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a gold ring with the mark of Christ lost 500 years ago, and a family found a centuries-old Japanese piece of art stolen during WWII. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (31:30): Kathleen shares articles debunking Craig Wright’s claims that he invented Bitcoin, Wendy’s rolls out dynamic pricing, a new HGTV show “Lakefront Empire” premiers showcasing Lake of the Ozarks, a new Chick-fil-A concept makes major changes in NYC, Kansas City raised the bar in women’s sports when CPKC opened mid-March, ATP signs a multi-year partnership with PIF, AMC will show live Olympic coverage in theatres this summer, Mount Everest climbers must meet a new requirement, KFC rolls out the “Chizza” to American menus, “The Soprano’s” booth from the finale sells on eBay, the worst US airports are revealed, and a $1B donation makes New York medical school tuition free. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Apples Never Fall” on Peacock, (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 172: Tyson vs Paul, Beating Ms. Pacman, & My Parents’ Creepy Dolls

    Episode 172: Tyson vs Paul, Beating Ms. Pacman, & My Parents’ Creepy Dolls
    Mar 13 2024
    INTRO (6:10): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “Cheer Up Charlie” Stout from Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters, MO, and a ROCK’N Vodka Bloody Mary from Rockford, IL. She talks about aging parents and the creepy dolls in her mom’s basement.COURT NEWS (25:18): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ New Orleans tour date, Dolly Parton and her sister Rachel are releasing a new cookbook, Taylor Swift brokered a deal with Singapore for her Eras tour, a judge sides with Cher in a royalties war with Mary Bono, and Jelly Roll unveils his 2024 “Beautifully Broken” tour dates. “GOOD BAD FOOD”(12:28): Kathleen samples Guy’s Snacks Salt & Lime tortilla chips, Hellman’s Garlic Mayo Aioli Spread, and Bubba’s Hot Vinegar Carolina Sauce from Joe’s BBQ (her favorite) in Kansas City. UPDATES (39:04): Kathleen shares updates on the Kansas City Chiefs fan ChiefsAHolic’s robbery charges, Canadian box of hockey cards, several Chiefs fans are facing amputation after attending a playoff game, there’s fresh hope in solving the mystery of MH370, and a case of mystery ice hockey cards fetch $3.7M at auction.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (52:20): Kathleen is amazed to read about the recovery of the SS Nemesis that vanished off the coast of Australia in 1904. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:50 ): Kathleen shares articles on thousands of children calling Congress to save TikTok, Applebee’s and IHOP are launching co-branded locations, Macy’s is closing 150 stores, Mike Tyson will box against Jake Paul live on Netflix in July, a 114-year-old Texas woman becomes the oldest living American, a Canadian grocery store rolls out a slow check-out lane to help seniors combat loneliness, and a lost cow is found two months later traveling with a herd of bison. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode 171: Cartel Timeshares, & Monster Pets Next Door

    Episode 171: Cartel Timeshares, & Monster Pets Next Door
    Feb 28 2024
    INTRO (1:30 ): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chattahooligan Kolsch from Chattanooga Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Chattanooga and Huntsville AL, hiking Rock City and enjoying Sticky Fingers ribs. COURT NEWS (14:31): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks adding more 2024 concert dates, Queen Dolly welcomes Beyonce into the Country music world, and Taylor Swift spends a whirlwind weekend in Australia with Travis Kelce. “GOOD BAD FOOD”(4:17 ): Kathleen samples Betty Jo’s Gourmet Slaw, Sweet Georgia Soul BBQ Sauce, and Blackburn’s Original Monster Sauce. UPDATES (13:44): Kathleen shares updates on the launch of Red Lobster’s all-you-can-eat lobster promo, and Hertz is still having issues keeping track of cars. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (24:51): Kathleen is amazed to read about the world’s biggest snake discovered in the Amazon, a mysterious Cezanne work is discovered in the artist’s childhood home, and scientists discover a 240M-year-old Chinese dragon fossil. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (32:45 ): Kathleen shares articles on a map outlining where dangerous animals are legally allowed to be pets in the US, US airlines continue to increase baggage fees, El Chapo’s granddaughter parties around Europe, Mexican cartels move from fentanyl to timeshare scams, Ivy League schools reinstate the SAT requirement, and a Pennsylvania Goodwill receives a rare golf LEGO piece. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching Season 1 of “Dead To Me” on Netflix, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Episode 170: Stupid State Liquor Laws, Honoring Pop Tarts, & A Nashville Bar Crawl

    Episode 170: Stupid State Liquor Laws, Honoring Pop Tarts, & A Nashville Bar Crawl
    Feb 21 2024
    INTRO (0:55): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Rock’N Vodka bloody Mary and a Bad Birdie Golden Ale from Four Peaks Brewing. She reviews her weekend in Scottsdale playing Talking Stick Casino and hanging out with her good friend Daxx Nielsen and his family. COURT NEWS (12:53): Kathleen shares news on Dolly’s tuition reimbursement for Dollywood employees and her reaction to Elle King’s birthday tribute, Taylor Swift breaks another record, and Jelly Roll teases a new tour announcement.“GOOD BAD FOOD”(5:48): Kathleen samples Aloha Freeze Dried Buss Da’ Clusters, Doritos Hot Honey Mustard Dinameta Sticks, and Kroger Sriracha Ranch dressing. UPDATES (23:54): Kathleen shares updates on a Russian superyacht seized by the US gov’t, archaeologists invite common people to join site digs in the UK, and Delta Air Lines CEO releases the employee’s 2023 profit sharing. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (35:05): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of the SS Arlington shipwreck in Lake Superior, and a dog walker found a bone in France that ends up completing a fossilized Titanosaur.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (43:15): Kathleen shares articles on archaeological Morgan Wallen’s new Nashville bar and Jon Bon Jovi’s new honky tonk, a Monet painting gets souped by protesters, Sir Rod Stewart sells his entire music catalogue, the drunkest fans in the NFL are determined, a 200’ radio tower is stolen in Alabama, a bill could ban cold beer sales in Tennessee, a woman without a ticket flies Nashville to LA, the NBA announces possible expansion cities, mutant wolves in Chernobyl have evolved a new superpower, the most popular 2024 Spring Break destinations are revealed, and the inventor of Pop Tarts dies at age 96. WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “The Greatest Night In Pop” on Netflix, and watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 33 mins