Episode 166: Russian Yacht Bars, Cicada Cyclones & The Curse of Pompeii
Kathleen opens the show drinking a Free Kittens Lager from Barryessa Brewing in Winters, CA. She reviews her weekend doing sold-out shows in Santa Rosa, CA, and the Hard Rock Casino outside of Sacramento.
COURT NEWS: Kathleen shares news that Dolly Parton has released 4 breakfast mixes as part of her Duncan Hines baking line, Taylor Swift-inspired themed menu items at the Chiefs vs Bills AFC playoff game, and Jelly Roll pays an emotional tribute to his wife Bunnie XO on her birthday.
“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for delicious not-so-nutritious food, Kathleen samples Sonoma Creamery Pizza Crisps, and Lay’s Saveur Poulet Roti (Roast Chicken) chips.
UPDATES: Kathleen shares on the sale of the world’s largest blue diamond, Spirit Airlines is facing bankruptcy, seized super yacht Amadea is costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars per month to maintain, Elizabeth Holmes has been banned from federal health programs for 90 years, and the London couple who gave up city life to caretake a remote Irish island claim mystery illnesses when their position ended.
“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 253-year-old pre-Revolutionary War fort hidden in the walls of a West Virginia home.
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS: Kathleen shares articles on The Killers’ new Vegas residency, a woman returns stones that she stole from Pompeii, Kanye West replaces his real teeth with titanium dentures, Applebee’s offers a limited subscription pass for date nights, 2 cicada cycles could cause mass destruction in Tennessee this summer, 11,000 workers will soon be hired to build the high-speed Brightline rail, and the estate of Hawaii’s “last princess is finally settled.
WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching (and rating) her new stand-up Special “Hunting Bigfoot” on Prime Video.