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Madigan’s Pubcast

Madigan’s Pubcast

Kathleen Madigan 277 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Comedian Kathleen Madigan opens her Pub every week to talk about everything and anything fun in her world. Light bar conversations ranging from her parents to unsolved mysteries, sports to chimpanzee documentaries.

Episodes

Episode 285: Celebrating Black Cats, Lizzie Borden’s Playground Rhyme & The Summer of Jimothy
Episode 285: Celebrating Black Cats, Lizzie Borden’s Playground Rhyme & The Summer of Jimothy Aug 19, 2026 6070 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light Lime, which she feels is a perfect summer beer.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:24): Kathleen samples Nashville Hot Cheddar Lance Crackers, Ritz Caramel Drizzled Minis, and Dinosaur Sweet & Savory BBQ Sauce.    QUEEN NEWS (28:39): Kathleen shares that Dolly Parto
Episode 284: New England Vibes, Gordie Howe’s Bridge & the Lifestyle Queen vs the Fake Duchess
Episode 284: New England Vibes, Gordie Howe’s Bridge & the Lifestyle Queen vs the Fake Duchess Aug 13, 2026 5711 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staycation Land Brilliant Lager from Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:36): Kathleen samples Cabot Creamery Firey Cheddar Popcorn, Al’s Backwoods Berrie Company Pineapple Ghost Pepper Bourbon Sauce, and Cape Cod Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Ch
Episode 283: Legislating Pet Raccoons, a Superhero Octopus & LA’s New False Prophet?
Episode 283: Legislating Pet Raccoons, a Superhero Octopus & LA’s New False Prophet? Aug 5, 2026 5745 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lush IPA from Fremont Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”   TASTING MENU (4:04): Kathleen samples Milwaukee Pretzel Company’s “Schnibbles,” Mingua Cajun Jerky, and Doritos Hot Honey Pizza Chips.    QUEEN NEWS (13:16): Kathleen shares Dolly Parton’s funny quote about Bob Dylan and dis
Episode 282: Grocery Store Matchmaking, Drunk Kangaroos & ASU’s New Influencer Degree
Episode 282: Grocery Store Matchmaking, Drunk Kangaroos & ASU’s New Influencer Degree Jul 29, 2026 5407 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddle Battle West Coast Pilsner from Nickel Brook Brewing Company in Burlington, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara Falls, walleye fishing with her friend Terri Clark and riding the Hornblower boat into the Falls prior to her show at Fallsview Casino.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”   TASTIN
Episode 281: World Cup Corruption, a Homicidal Elephant & Yellowstone’s Animals Punch Back
Episode 281: World Cup Corruption, a Homicidal Elephant & Yellowstone’s Animals Punch Back Jul 22, 2026 5664 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sunset List Golden Ale from Dogfish Head Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:53): Kathleen samples Fisher’s Popcorn, Eaglewinz Chesapeake Bay Hot Sauce, and Frank’s Red Hot Seasoned Bagel Chips.    QUEEN NEWS ( 13:36): Kathleen shares that Tom Brady had his photo taken with Stevie Nicks at
Episode 280: Country Roads, Vamos, & Our World Cup Party With HollyBobby
Episode 280: Country Roads, Vamos, & Our World Cup Party With HollyBobby Jul 15, 2026 6251 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Nashville Hot Chicken Bloody Mary and a Mich Ultra in honor of the World Cup. She reviews her trip to Atlanta with her brother Patrick to see Argentina play Egypt in the World Cup, and introduces a surprise guest to the Pub.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:44): Kathleen samples Birthday Cake Cheerios, C
Episode 279: World Cup's Witch Doctor, Fairy Armadillos & 4th of July’s Most Magical Mushrooms
Episode 279: World Cup's Witch Doctor, Fairy Armadillos & 4th of July’s Most Magical Mushrooms Jul 1, 2026 5073 Kathleen opens the show drinking a Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde ale from Grand Strand Brewing Company in Myrtle Beach, SC. She reviews her weekend in Knoxville with 2 sold out shows and her first steamed sandwich at Gus’s Good Times Deli.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples Chili Cheese Dog Cheez-Its, Miller Lite Beer-Braised Steak P
Episode 278: Bass Pro’s Golf Mecca, Backup Godparents & World Cup’s Ranch Dressing Frenzy
Episode 278: Bass Pro’s Golf Mecca, Backup Godparents & World Cup’s Ranch Dressing Frenzy Jun 24, 2026 5819 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bluegill Light Lager from 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her week golfing at Bass Pro Shop founder Johnny Morris’s Big Cedar Lodge with friends.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples limited edition World Cup themed Ritz Crackers, limited edition Miller Lite Beer C
Episode 277: Catholic Bling Wars, Driverless Big Rigs & World Cup’s Most Fun Fan Bases
Episode 277: Catholic Bling Wars, Driverless Big Rigs & World Cup’s Most Fun Fan Bases Jun 10, 2026 5395 INTRO(00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a St. Louis Zoo Bier Light Lager from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company in St. Louis.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:22): Kathleen samples Dill Pickle Slim Jims, US Soccer Baked Cheez-Its, and Hearst Ranch Peppered Beef Jerky.    QUEEN NEWS (11:28): Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks donated $3M to USC's Scho
Episode 276: The Dry Generation, New Orleans is Sinking, & Dolly Takes On Buc-ee’s
Episode 276: The Dry Generation, New Orleans is Sinking, & Dolly Takes On Buc-ee’s Jun 3, 2026 5647 INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Company in Nashville.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:37): Kathleen samples Pringles Limited Edition Hawaiian BBQ Chips, Red Star Platinum Dill Pickle Cashews, and Doritos “Late Night” Loaded Taco chips.    QUEEN NEWS (18:26): Kathleen shares that Cher teased a new proj
Episode 275:  JAWS On the Water, Irish Grudges, & the Best Hangover Cure in the World
Episode 275:  JAWS On the Water, Irish Grudges, & the Best Hangover Cure in the World May 27, 2026 7052 INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Park American Blonde Ale from Tennessee Brew Works. She reviews her Memorial Day weekend in rainy Nashville, painting and making her Grandma Madigan’s Pasta Salad for a party with friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (7:57): Kathleen samples Lay’s World Cup French Onion Soup chips, Dill Pickle Hi
Episode 274: Memorial Day Snacks, FIFA's Inaugural Halftime Show, & Pizza Hut’s Big Red Cups Return
Episode 274: Memorial Day Snacks, FIFA's Inaugural Halftime Show, & Pizza Hut’s Big Red Cups Return May 20, 2026 6529 INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Por Osos Vodka Bloody Mary and a Busch Light beer chaser. She reviews her weekend jumping on Bert Kreischer’s show at Lake of the Ozarks, hanging out with her nieces and nephew and recovering on the lake all day on Sunday.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Lay’s Limited Edition World

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