Madigan's Pubcast Episode 87: Kindergarten Margaritas, Colonizing Mars, & The World’s Oldest Dog

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Raygun IPA from Backpocket Brewing in Coralville, IA. She talks about the highlights of her weekend in Iowa City, Des Moines, and Kansas City including meeting Justin Bieber’s Tour Manager at the hotel in Des Moines and shopping at her favorite Raygun store. She then reviews her Kansas City Sunday lunch at the downtown Arthur Bryant’s location in Kansas City.
“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Better Made’s Special Salt & Vinegar chips, which she rates a B+ and loves the vinegar content. She moves on to try Hidden Valley Ranch Secret Sauce, which is sweet and tangy, and she thinks would be fantastic on chicken fingers. She finishes her tasting with Iowa’s own Brown Dog’s Farm Habanero Peach hot sauce, which scorches her mouth and makes her laugh out loud.
QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen read an article where Queen Stevie Nicks announces that the person with whom is her “favorite person to sing with” is Natalie Maines from The Chicks (The Dixie Chicks). The two artists first crossed in 2002 when The Chicks covered Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’, and they eventually had the chance to perform it together, which was an unforgettable moment for Nicks.
UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the oldest person in the world, and the status of Anna Delvey’s deportation fight.
“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 1,500-year-old knife once owned by a Norwegian reindeer hunter, and a 12,500-year-old sphinx in Pakistan.
KINDERGARTEN HAPPY HOUR: Kathleen laughs out loud when reading an article about a Michigan Kindergarten class who accidentally consumed tequila during snack time. One of the kids brought a bottle of ready-to-drink Jose Cuervo margaritas in her backpack, and several students drank it. One kindergartner "felt woozy" and a "little dizzy" after having four or five sips from a Dixie cup, which prompted the teachers to investigate.
CNN PLUS FOLDS AFTER ONE MONTH: Kathleen can’t believe it when she reads an announcement that CNN’s news app CNN Plus is folding after only 1 month of activity. CNN+ was launched on 29 March in an attempt to bring in revenues from news streaming subscriptions, and even though the company spent as much as $300m on developing the service it got off to a slow start, attracting just 10,000 viewers a day, according to reports.
Kathleen reads the list of contributors from news reporters to celebrity chefs, stating that the only “food” show that she watches religiously is Trisha Yearwood’s “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.”
NETFLIX STOCK PLUNGES AFTER SUBSCRIBER PURGE: Kathleen laughs when reading an article advising that Netflix stock has plunged 35% after announcing that password sharing on accounts was no longer going to be tolerated. She wonders aloud that “didn’t they KNOW we were sharing accounts?” Netflix said it expected to lose two million global subscribers in the current quarter.
ELON BUYS TWITTER AND PLANS TO COLONIZE MARS: Kathleen is fascinated by Elon Musk’s business moves, and is thrilled to read that he has successfully become the majority shareholder of Twitter. With some of his remaining riches he’s planning to colonize Mars, warning that life on that planet will be dangerous, cramped, and difficult.
MEET THE WORLD’S OLDEST DOG: Kathleen is amused to read that the world’s oldest living dog is a chihuahua named Toby Keith.
TIKTOK CHILDREN VS DOLLAR GENERAL: Kathleen applauds reading an article about a Dollar General manager named Mary who created a viral video detailing the difficulties involved in running one of their stores.
WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Basquait” on Amazon Prime.
SEE KATHLEEN LIVE: See Kathleen live on her “Do You Have Any Ranch?” Tour. Tickets available at kathleenmadigan.com/tour

[@bgpugsnguitars]

I loooooooove Bothering Jesus. Have watched so many times and love it every single time. I’ve completely lost count the total number anymore. I’ve wondering if Netflix is sharing with you the total viewings along with how many times individual viewers or IP addresses have replayed it. If I’m any indication, you would be gobsmacked.

[@kristenwhite2701]

Now if her next special is on Amazon Prime I definitely have to switch.

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Some have posted that they found you through Lewis Black but I found Lewis Black and Ron White through you Kathleen. Rewatching and relistening to your pubcasts and specials plus all the greats recently passed and from the past mixed with newer and up and coming helps get me through to the next Pubcast🔥🎉🍻🍺🍻🔥

[@kristenwhite2701]

She has recommended many good comedians. Jackie Kashian (almost wrote Kardashian) is one of my favorites KZbin her. Hope I spelled it right

[@suzannemasoner4664]

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[@cousinchris802]

Bothering Jesus is my favorite special that Kathleen has done. I can't tell you how many times I've watched it.

[@brendabell872]

Glad you liked the Kolten Wong bobble head! Loved your show in Des Moines. Next time I’ll bring the Spotted Cow. - Brenda, the Frugal Termite 😊

[@michelledonnelly6086]

Paddles “there’s satin in it!” Kathleen “my beds not that nice!” I love this Pubcast more than words!!!

[@thetrink9759]

Just got home from work. Opened a beer and turned this on immediately. Thank u Kathleen your pubcast saves my sanity

[@michaelulloa5366]

Hey Kathleen thanks for talking about the Van Gogh Immersion show. Went yesterday it was awesome & beautiful and creative as anything I’ve seen. Keep telling us about your adventures

[@scubalove2446]

I saw the Kindergarten Margaritas article and said to myself, "That has Kathleen's Pubcast written all over it!!" And...here it is!

[@DanSlaughter85]

Anna impersonation on point. Watch the show with my wife and she was annoyed with me because I kept doing the voice the whole time and I kept blaming it on you sooo, sorry but yours is hilarious. Thanks Mama termite for a new way to annoy the wife.😂 Say hi to paddles for us. 💙

[@micahcraven6576]

Dude. Full time student/worker since 2020 and I must say- Tuesdays have kept me sane. I go into every Tuesday knowing there's a pubcast I can veggie out to when all my responsibilities are done. Thank you for consistently brightening up my week.

[@margaretdow8723]

My older cousin had a party back in the day and he mixed kaluha and milk in a milk carton. Well the next morning the little cousins had cereal before school and used that carton. When they got to school they were drunk. They called my aunt and said your children are drunk come get them. Talk about the walk of shame. Explain that to some nuns. lol

[@melm9487]

Just what I needed today. Happy Tuesday fellow termites. Love ya bunches mama termite and paddles.

[@GGsInterests]

Thank you so much! Sanity and smiles! Belly laughs and craziness in perspective. Love you.

[@mrsediemyers]

Just watched Earthquake on Netflix! Sooo good! Thank you for recommending it!

[@suzimay79]

Woot!!! Thank you so much! Let day drinking begin!!! 🙌🌮🍻

[@paulgaines4025]

I was able to hold my laughter until you go with, "she's a bartender." So.. it's your fault that I laughed at the drunk kindergarten class! :)

[@elizabeththomas6323]

Hey Kathleen, I totally agree with you on the news channels. PBS & BBC are my favorite channels for reliable serious news. I do check out CBS for my local news. Thanks for giving us some fun to look forward to every Tuesday! ♥️

[@kaitlinbarros4098]

My poodle is almost 20! Didn’t realize it’s that unusual!

[@sheilaburns8977]

You are correct, Kathleen. Netflix allowed sharing a subscription with at least 2 others. .... PEACE to ALL.

[@stephh3663]

Woooo Hoooo, the pub is OPEN! HURRAY! FIRE!

[@mbsl923]

I would listen to a podcast fully performed as Anna Delvey with news or "holy shit they found it" by Baby Shoe Madigan.

[@kristenwhite2701]

Ack no! Love the multiple accents we get, especially the Irish folks who don’t have bagels or kaarn

[@mbsl923]

@@kristenwhite2701 just one episode or segment. Not the whole pubcast forever. I wouldn’t want to get rid of any of her voices. They’re all great.

[@s.k.richards3967]

Lovely to see ya!! Happy Tuesday!!

[@renitawhite2286]

Good morning. I will see you in Huntsville.

[@dylanmaxey2531]

Bowie played Warhol was brilliant, and you know David knew Warhol. Lol, Bowie probably entertained friends with his impression.

[@marybaker1993]

Oh my goodness!It took me to episode 87 to find where the show notes are!I have tried since the beginning of her podcast.Duh!!!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Good for you🎉

[@kristenwhite2701]

Just reading that kindergarten margaritas is a topic has me excited. 10pm, let’s go!! What am I drinking? Finnegans Irish Amber. Wish I could remember cool store in Des Moines I bought my “I’m Complicated” and “I’m a Beautiful Fucking Flower” socks at. Neurologist loves first pair, everyone (but my parents) love the second pair.

[@ceciliamannino8503]

Better Made potato chips are made in Detroit. We love them.

[@robertpizza2310]

Ms. here: That story about the K room boozer was crazy! I work in an elementary school and I even am kinda shocked about how the teacher didn't recognize this before it was served. That teacher is totally fired. You can bet that family has social services coming to visit pronto!

[@brittlebricks10]

This was such a good episode, OMG

[@sherb8892]

Did you hear about the elementary students in Upper Arlington, Ohio who got high at lunch when one kid shared some of her dad’s special gummies thinking they were Easter candy?

[@heatherconway4975]

Dear TSA agent, chip dip is safe compared to the bodily harm hot sauce could create on a plane. Just sayin'

[@claysanford2648]

Where are the regular T&A travel advisors when you have a busy schedule 📅 and you have to appear with Tom Pappa and first find the Hilton in Backwater Florida? Before the gig at the Radisson Piano 🎹 Bar?

[@lauraatkinson4790]

KZbin aced ad placement this time. Hidden Valley Ranch.

[@urtoo2311]

Holy Chit! Just watched the “ Netflix Earthquake “ You were right! I have tears… So Damn funny! And UR Too KatMad :0)

[@tennillepatterson5500]

Well Denver has a giant tent in the middle of the only flats in Colorado, soooo......

[@LaBlue267]

I would love to trade with you...come to Louisiana, it's plenty warm. I'm already just about done with summer! LOL

[@LPrice91313]

Same here!! 90° in SC. Ugh!!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Same in Florida but then it's almost always hot here☀️🍻🍺🍻

[@chyralreasoner2155]

Basquiat is a very cool movie with a great cast.

[@joangaming4347]

Please Please do your Pubcast in Anna’s voice.I hope if you ever meet Julia Garner you will use that voice.😂

[@georgiahogue8588]

Or just a variety of your voices and accents.

[@kristenwhite2701]

Netflix screwed up back when you couldn’t follow people with similar tastes anymore or rate things 0 to 5. I agree on too many comedians getting specials. It would be embarrassing when the crowd doesn’t laugh at anything. In the words of Bill Engvall “here’s your sign”

[@mrsediemyers]

Thank You Kathleen & Paddles! Kathleen - Did you have a Coachella tshirt on when you did the Clearwater Show last Nov 2021? I think you did bec’ I thought how fun that you go to that event? Do you order tshirts or does Family bring a tshirt back to you? Again, Thank You! PS Flew to EWR from TPA round-trip last wk & no delays either way!

[@georgiahogue8588]

I think you should adjust your clock so that it’s always 5:00... Cocktail Hour.

[@claysanford2648]

Gosh darn the wind mills they seem so...perpetual

[@claysanford2648]

The Bebe had 22 tour buses? DANG 😆 as Theo Von would say seriously with his Arkansas Mullet floating in the breeze.

[@stephh3663]

PBS news hour seems factual instead of opinion-y

[@kristenwhite2701]

It was when it was under a different name. I’m a Moderate and Judy takes more of a Progressive right and wrong view of things. I hate it when opinions are called news on channels. I’m with Kathleen on BBC World News. Not only do you get news, but it’s not centered around the US. You hear stuff you’ll never know about on the nightly US news. Good to hear what’s going on in other places. Big things we don’t hear about. Wish it was an hour because there’s so much going on.

[@kaitlinbarros4098]

If no password share on Netflix how can we hook up our account in a hotel? You have to make a new account on vacation?

[@claysanford2648]

Stevie's favorite person to sing with Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs. EXCELLENT..Lindsey mopped off dejected and remorseful that he got dumped by the superstar Natalie 😆

[@leewhite-graham753]

Wouldn't it be hilarious if they start colonizing Mars and THEY get hit by a meteor? I'll show myself out.🤣

[@Share.joy.7777]

I hope my chihuahua, Jason, lives that long💟 He don't fuck wit da children 😂 he should be good!!

[@claysanford2648]

U ride Clyde ...stop it ...the crowd was crazy cracked up...Miller Time!

[@BryanMaxDobberstein]

NHK (Japan) also has an English language news show.

[@WenbruReviews]

OK, Mother TERMITE, YOU MUST WRITE AN ACTUAL THANK YOU NOTE FOR THE FABERGE DOLL !!!

[@tondah]

St. Louis in the house 😎😎

[@claysanford2648]

$40 dollars plus ➕️ lunchtime 😋 TOTAL WINE...Fermented Grapes are US...for the children

[@claysanford2648]

Blitzer what a wierd name...was he based after Santa Claus's reindeer on Yonder and Vixen and Blitzer

[@kristenwhite2701]

Maybe the tequila girl was just trying to make friends. Most Popular student. Big “remember when?” for class reunion.

[@Chewie0986]

Well the good news is it was pre mixed margaritas, not straight tequila. Just give the kids some extra crackers to soak up the alcohol, give them some Motrin, and chill out.

[@SapphireMist888]

Yay!!!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Will your parents or you when you visit be going to Tiger Woods PopStroke, their motto is, Putt, Eat and Drink🍻🍺🍻🤗

[@skinnerellen]

No, Yeah is from Bells in Michigan but I don't know why they call it that because most of us say "yeah, no" . I love Bells though.

[@Bernadette-d4t]

Jeez Kathleen, I saw you in CT last year and they wouldn't allow me to bring mu purse in to the show! how do we bring you stuff?

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Different venues, P.O. box 663, Hermitage, TN, 37076

[@ballinbronco54]

Where did termites come from?

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Term of endearment from Ron White, whenever he spends the night, he always makes sure he says nite, nite Termite to Kathleen. He is considered the Grand Termite

[@WenbruReviews]

Bet you won’t dis IOWA again- hot peach termite food🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deirdresmith5823]

Someone may have said this already but Netflix will be airing the “Netflix Scam”, where did their $$ come from?!?

[@jersey63]

Duke's mayonnaise and a tattoo artist are sponsoring an event for mayo lovers who can get a FREE mayo-themed tattoo! Unfortunately, all the time slots are already booked!😆

[@claysanford2648]

Thy found Waldo???????? 😋

[@claysanford2648]

There was nothing wrong with North Carolina lol ...dang windy and scary in Wisconsin or Ohio.

[@claysanford2648]

Isn't it odd that we wear stone necklaces when we have already been through the bronze, iron, gold, lithium and carbon fiber titanium ages?

[@marybrienza3643]

I may or may not have viewed Bothering Jesus on Netflix a gazillion times. But they don't report their numbers, so we'll never know for sure and I've lost count.

[@BevMargaret]

I think Netflix was really dumb to send out a bunch of email saying hey we need to make sure you're not sharing your password because I would imagine a large percent of people open that email and went,"wait, I'm still paying for Netflix? Haven't watched anything on there in 4 months.I should follow this link and cancel it."

[@stupid8911]

I think that's my concern with Mr. Musk, his potential handling of hate speech and misinformation on the platform. He thinks it's a town square, but let's all cut the crap, it's a private company that takes in cash for the ads posted. Just my two cents...

[@cathyruoff347]

BOOM!

[@Jo11ee]

I have Netflix through my mom. Netflix encouraged everyone to do this. If this disable it where I can't use it, I will not re-sign up for it either. Not worth it. Too many other options.

[@douglaslivengood359]

Also netflix cancels great shows and keeps alot of crap

[@traciebostwick2507]

Can someone please repost the address to send Mama Termite something? Thanks

[@sgblues4238]

I react to Anna Sorkin updates like Paddles reacts to Elizabeth Holmes updates 😩

[@annkieler4332]

What address can I send something to Kathleen? Thanks!

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

P.O. box 663, Hermitage, TN, 37076

[@annkieler4332]

Thank you!

[@jomooy]

Netflix? It’s Content. We left a year ago for lack of content. HBO Max lots of content. Acorn, Britbox lots of original shows. Even KZbin has more interesting stuff than Netflix. Of course The Pubcasts.

[@LPrice91313]

OZARK IS BACK!! Otherwise, Netflix has no content. Have watched “Bothering Jesus” several times, though. Hulu is my choice!!

[@kristenwhite2701]

Ozark had last season & buzzed through it. Grace & Frankie also had final season. Some real crap comedians snuck through but also some great stuff. Love Jim Gaffigan, Gabriel Iglesies Fluffy, Nate Bargatze and Tom Poppa.

[@BubbaStaines]

HOW MUCH IF COST GET THOSE LADIES STAND BEHINE YOU ALL THE TIMES

[@claysanford2648]

Yes this is monkey balls 184

[@Charbenaro]

PS Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar is an honest news source. Check ‘em out.

[@claysanford2648]

Manny Aurora yes excellent barrister...fleet/flight risk...yah keep Anna...the Wed guy...ah...then appeal to oversees visa and she fired Audrey 😳 Christopher Walken

[@debradamico3642]

OK Kat, Why should any human on Earth, likely the first Trillionaire, be playing around with any media? (or have that much money?) Remember when your brother suggested Seamus as a first name and you knew it was bad (not just because he did not want John as a first name). It felt like that when Elon bought Twitter. Let's stick a pin in that.

[@claysanford2648]

He threatened the Bolivian Government that if he didn't get access to the lithium fields there he would use the US military and just take it.

[@jandevalles3590]

Speaking of Netflix, the new Marilyn Monroe movie is interesting/good. But I agree with your assessment of too much content that’s not quality content

[@debrahelmlinger6256]

Elon is receiving subsidies form US, 5.6 million for SpaceX and 2.5 million for Telsa since 2012🤷‍♀️

[@kristenwhite2701]

Do you really drink all of the beers you buy? I see you display cool cans, but only see you pouring domestic light beer out of a can.

[@lrt3044]

How do I get back time I just wasted watching Nine Perfect Stranger?? I’m sorry I did not listen to you. I thought with an all star cast it would be SO much better. That was 387 minute of my life I will never get back.

[@debrastamp1398]

Elon’s pipe dream. Mars, first we have to learn how to live in fire.

[@Charbenaro]

Since u like hot sauce then u would plz reach out to Hot Ones. I keep putting your name in their comments but…

[@claysanford2648]

Oh the old double f u. YIKES 😆 I love Don Lemon and his take on Women Mobility in the current Corporate Climate...apparently they are washed up after what. ....45...50.. ???

[@mustardseed308]

Charging $apps with #Ads put the hair up on the back of my neck. We are being #Ad'd to death at a time when lie'g and the poorest quality of companies and products is at a long time high. #CNN+

[@dynasty50]

Dropped my Twitter but not because of Elon, because I never use it.