Episodes

  • Episode 233: A Fantasy Waffle House, Bear Selfies, & the Hamptons’ $400 Melon

    Episode 233: A Fantasy Waffle House, Bear Selfies, & the Hamptons’ $400 Melon
    Jul 9 2025
    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Promenade New England style IPA from Hutton & Smith Brewing Company in Chattanooga, TN. She reviews her Fourth of July week with family in Nashville and is excited to play pickleball with her friend Pinky Tito. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (20:24): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly has launched Dollywood Radio and has reopened the Blazing Fury roller coaster, and Jelly Roll and Post Malone continue their 2025 Big Ass Stadium summer tour. TASTING MENU (2:29): Kathleen samples Utz Summer Lemonade potato chips benefitting Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and Divinia Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Philly-tini” olives. UPDATES (21:03): Kathleen shares updates on Paris’ Seine River’s historic reopening, Meghan Markle is forced to issue refunds after another As Ever blunder, the Fyre Fest brand is for sale on Ebay, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (56:02): Kathleen reveals that an ancient tomb has been discovered in Spain with the world’s largest collection of beads FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:03:13) : Kathleen shares articles on Wimbledon’s efforts to repurpose tennis balls as field mouse homes, the Hamptons is charging $400 for a musk melon, Joey Chestnut wins the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, cult leader “Jesus of Siberia” is sentenced to 12 years on psychological manipulation charges, the Cleveland Browns are getting a new stadium, Purdue researchers search for Amelia Earhart’s plane, TikTok is building a US-version of the app, Bryan Kohberger might have killed more people than inmates on Idaho’s Death Row, and Chuck E. Cheese opens a spin-off arcade for adults. STUPID TOURIST STORIES (40:55): Kathleen reads about a man mauled to death in Romania while trying to take a selfie with a bear, and 2 British tourists were trampled by an enraged elephant in Zambia. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:37:40): Kathleen reads about St. Arnold of Soissons, the most recognized Patron Saint of Beer. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (58:03): Kathleen recommends watching the Wimbledon tennis tournament on ESPN, and The Better Sister on Amazon Prime. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:37:02): Kathleen reads about Red Sox legend Carl Yastrzemski throwing out the first pitch to his grandson who plays for the Giants.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 231: LSU Jello Shots, Teleporting Yorkies, & Payday For the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

    Episode 231: LSU Jello Shots, Teleporting Yorkies, & Payday For the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
    Jun 25 2025
    INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Daytime Crisp Session IPA from Lagunitas Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Palm Springs and looks forward to the July 4th holiday week. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (17:21): Kathleen shares news announcing Dolly Parton’s limited residency in Vegas, Mattress Mack walks out with Morgan Wallen at Wallen’s Houston show, TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Lowcountry Mustard BBQ Kettle Chips and Ritz Hot Honey crackers. UPDATES (28:22): Kathleen shares updates on Black Sabbath’s final concert being live streamed from Birmingham UK, Lori Daybell is convicted on more murder charges, climate activists splash paint on a Picasso in Montreal to protest Canadian wildfires, Mobland is renewed for another season, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:53): Kathleen reveals that Canadian lynx kittens have been found in Northern Washington for the first time in 40 years. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:07) : Kathleen shares articles on Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice showing that he’s a cat dad, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a 400% raise, a study says daytime naps slow brain aging by up to 6.5 years, a hotel in China uses red pandas to wake up guests, the NFL now has 12 female owners, Pablo Escobar’s jet is now an Airbnb, FedEx founder Fred Smith rescued the company playing blackjack, Shakira cancels her San Antonio concert, 10 restaurant chains have the happiest workers, there’s a massive problem with Bluesky, and LSU crushes Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge competition at the College World Series. STUPID TOURIST STORIES (45:19): Kathleen reads about the Louvre revealing that they are implementing new additional fees to see the Mona Lisa due to overtourism. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:09:08): Kathleen reads about Saint Padre Pio. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:58): Kathleen recommends “Trainwreck: The Mayor of Mayhem” on Netflix. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:03:27): Kathleen reads about a cat surviving a 3-week trip from China to Minnesota in a shipping container.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Episode 230: French Fry Wars, Bar Raccoons, & Karen Read: Not Guilty

    Episode 230: French Fry Wars, Bar Raccoons, & Karen Read: Not Guilty
    Jun 18 2025
    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, Stevie Nicks releases new Fall concert dates, and Cher’s son Eligah is hospitalized again. TASTING MENU (2:33): Kathleen samples Lesser Evil Organic Cheddar Popcorn, Lay’s Wavy Magic Masala chips, Hidden Valley Jalapeno Ranch dressing, and Weber Grilling Fireball whiskey flavored seasoning. UPDATES (23:44): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer’s Fiona Harvey, the Florida Panthers win the 2025 Stanley Cup, the first Millennial saint gets his canonization date, Brooke Shields’ podcast interview criticizing Meghan Markle quietly disappears, a Kentucky man is arrested for releasing a raccoon in a bar, and the 2025 NBA Finals ratings are the lowest in 27 years. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (42:43): Kathleen reveals that Oklahoma is now producing Mountain Lions, and Captain James Cook’s lost ship “The Endeavor” has been found in a Rhode Island harbor. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:13) : Kathleen shares articles on the Louvre staff shutting the museum to protest overuse, the Bonnaroo Music Festival is cancelled due to extreme weather, Anderson Cooper’s CNN contract is up for renewal, the 10,000-step exercise concept is derived from “Japanese Walking,” Red Lobster unveils a new menu, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson dies aged 82, Country Music just got a Grammy update, Atlanta could get another NHL team, and the best fast food French fries are revealed. STUPID TOURIST STORIES (46:25): Kathleen reads about a New Jersey tourist who is gored by a bison in Yellowstone, and a tourist crushes a priceless Van Gogh chair while taking a photo. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:19:22): Kathleen reads about Saint Fiacre. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (37:13): Kathleen recommends skipping “The Mortician” on Max, and “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Episode 229: Baba Vanga’s Alien Vision, Stanley Cup Predictions, & the Saint Who Killed His Parents

    Episode 229: Baba Vanga’s Alien Vision, Stanley Cup Predictions, & the Saint Who Killed His Parents
    Jun 11 2025
    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 dinner theatre in Panama City Beach, Post Malone is building a bar on Broadway in Nashville, and Jelly Roll purchased a Lamborghini for Bunnie XO. TASTING MENU (2:43): Kathleen samples Walkers Seriously Salt & Vinegar chips, Blue Diamond Carolina Reaper Almonds, and Lesser Evil Spaceballs Outer Planet Pizza Balls. UPDATES (22:23): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle’s revised business plan for As Ever, the 1st Welshman to climb Everest slams adventure costs, a 13th body is found in New England, Aaron Rogers finally signs with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the initial reviews are in regarding Universal’s Epic Universe theme park. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:53): Kathleen reveals that a big cat seen on a Central Texas trail cam is a jaguarundi. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (49:53) : Kathleen shares articles involving the escaped Nashville zebra, golfer John Daly is opening a bar in Nashville, the TSA has banned Costco cards at airport security, Ozzy Osbourne will reunited with Black Sabbath for a final show, Baba Vanga has a 2025 prediction involving aliens. SAINT OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads about Saint Julian the Hospitaller. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:52): Kathleen recommends watching Meredith Viera’s gameshow “25 Words or Less” on YouTube. FEEL GOOD STORY (57:43): Kathleen reads about a nursing home in the Netherlands offering a rent-free program to students, and Morgan Freeman’s pledge to build a stray dog sanctuary.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 228: Judging Morning Merlot, A New Everest Record, and My Crazy French Exchange Student

    Episode 228: Judging Morning Merlot, A New Everest Record, and My Crazy French Exchange Student
    Jun 4 2025

    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, Hidden Valley Ranch Hot Honey Ranch dressing, and Pringles Limited Edition Miller Lite Beer Can Chicken chips.

    UPDATES (34:41): Kathleen shares updates on the Harkles, Southwest Airlines is charging for curbside bags, Starbucks baristas strike over uniform mandates, Michigan has a legend involving “Melon Heads,” Belichick’s girlfriend issues a fake apology,

    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (58:26): Kathleen reveals the possible discovery of the Nazi Amber Room in Poland.

    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (48:12) : Kathleen shares articles involving a new Banksy appearing in Marseille, a sherpa sets a new record on Everest, and the Vegas Sphere announces another residency, Starbucks baristas strike to protest the new dress code, a meth-crazed man is bitten by escapes police and is bitten by an alligator, and a pet zebra wreaks havoc outside of Nashville.

    STUPID TOURIST OF THE WEEK (1:04:20): A lion kills a man at a luxury safari lodge in Namibia after he steps out of a tent to use the toilet, and a Chinese tourist damages 2,000-yr-old warrior statues at a Chinese museum.

    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (32:58): Kathleen recommends watching “Earnhart” on Prime Video, and “Your Friends and Neighbors” on AppleTV.

    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:16:21): Kathleen reads about a man in Washington calling his bearded dragon a miracle after the pet saved his life from a house fire.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Episode 227: Remembering Gravitron Rides, Irish Taco Bell, & The Urban Legend of the Bubbleheads

    Episode 227: Remembering Gravitron Rides, Irish Taco Bell, & The Urban Legend of the Bubbleheads
    May 28 2025
    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 dog shelter in Tennessee. TASTING MENU (5:03): Kathleen tastes Simply Doritos White Cheddar Nacho chips, Chocolate Covered Pretzel Oreos, and Albanese Gourmet Gummy Bears. UPDATES (37:21): Kathleen shares updates on Belichick’s girlfriend being kicked out of a Nantucket party, Meghan Markle inks a reduced deal with Netflix, HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (43:01) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of the secret of what happened to America’s “lost colony” of Roanoke. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:45) : Kathleen shares articles discussing Brits who scaled Everest using anesthetic gas, Bigfoot is spotted in a Michigan swamp, the “Bubblehead family” is a St. Louis urban legend, Buc-ee’s has broken ground in Arizona, Pop-Tarts is releasing 6 new summer products, the US Treasury will stop producing new pennies at the end of the year, the Canadian province of Alberta is looking to secede from the country, 17 members of a cartel kingpin’s family were escorted into the US by the current administration, Taco Bell is entering Ireland, and Ticketmaster implements up-front ticket pricing. STUPID TOURIST OF THE WEEK (50:07): A Florida man is gored by a Yellowstone bison, and a Russian tourist dies while leaning out of a train to take a selfie. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (27:58): Kathleen recommends watching “Earnhardt” on Prime Video, “Untold: The Fall of Favre” on Netflix, “Sirens” on Netflix, and “Jamestown” on Prime. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:13:43): Kathleen reads about how teddy bears got their name.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 226: Celebrating Pope Leo, Drunk Grizzly Bears, & the NHL Adopts A Mammoth

    Episode 226: Celebrating Pope Leo, Drunk Grizzly Bears, & the NHL Adopts A Mammoth
    May 21 2025
    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 (1:58): Kathleen samples Pringles Limited Edition Miller Lite Grilled Beer Brat chips, Crunchmaster Pimento Cheese crackers, and Casey’s Taco Pizza Kettle Chips. UPDATES (38:12): Kathleen shares updates on Pope Francis’s final directives regarding his remaining financials, Elizabeth Holmes loses her latest appeal, a lost Prince Harry is caught on camera knocking on random doors in the UK, Lori Daybell is set to represent herself again on new charges involving her niece, Utah’s NHL team will be called The Mammoth, and ChiefsAholic is sentenced to 32 years in an Oklahoma prison. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (56:40) : Kathleen reveals the discovery of a rare woolly flying squirrel off the coast of northern India. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (58:21) : Kathleen shares articles explaining the Finnish word “kalsarikannit,” the world meets Pope Leo XIV, Elizabeth Holmes’ partner raises millions for a new biotech startup, Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson hijacked a Super Bowl commercial, The Who announces their final world tour, REAL ID is implemented, televangelist Jim Bakker claims that he’s broke, Mark Zuckerberg has AI friends, and Ohio police find a raccoon holding a meth pipe in a random traffic stop. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (33:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Mobland” on Paramount Plus or Hulu, and “Judd Family: Truth Be Told” on Lifetime. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:19:43): Kathleen reads about a black bear passed out in a Washington State campground after consuming 36 cans of beer.
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    1 hr and 40 mins