Episode 205: The End of the ERAs, Notre Dame’s Christmas Bells, & A Texas Nun’s Secret Affair

Madigan's Pubcast

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Honest Abe’s Tabby American Ale from Bitchin’ Kitty Brewery in Morrisville, PA and Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

COURT NEWS (28:55): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s 40th birthday, Snoop Dogg sang a duet with Sting on The Voice, Cher has an announcement regarding her next album, Dolly Parton is holding auditions for her Broadway musical, and Taylor Swift ends her ERAs Tour.

TASTING MENU (6:07): Kathleen samples Unique Snacks Extra Dark Charred Splits, Zerbe’s Italian Hoagie Kettle Chips, and Arooga’s Awesome-On-Everything Hot Sauce.

UPDATES (39:10): Kathleen shares updates on a new Buc-ee’s lawsuit, and Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurant is making a comeback.

“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (48:08): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 2,000-year-old fermented fig in North Dublin, and the largest collection of Roman coins ever found is unearthed in Worcester.

FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (51:20): Kathleen shares articles on the murder of United Heathcare’s CEO, Salma Hayek’s French billionaire husband donates to the restoration of Notre Dame, TikTok could be banned in the US in January 2025, a group of Texas nuns are expelled by the Vatican, Virgin Voyages is now accepting Bitcoin, Air Canada introduces carry-on baggage fees, Gwyneth Paltrow’s business empire nears its end, Jay-Z’s pot company burns $575M in California, Australia attempts to ban social media to anyone under 16, and a Catholic nun is among 25 arrested in an Italian mob bust.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (17:27): Kathleen recommends watching her stand-up Special “Bothering Jesus” on Netflix.

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