Episode 188: Gold For Snoop & Martha, Venice’s Tourist Tax, & Moose Lodge Beer Specials
INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Frisch’s Strawberry Pie Ale from Taft’s Brewing Company in Cincinnati. She reviews her weekend of sold-out shows in Ohio, talking about the Hallmark-like vibe in Marietta and eating Skyline Chili and Cincy. She visits the Moose Lodge in Marietta and explains the difference between the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) and the Loyal Order of Moose.
COURT NEWS (20:10): Kathleen shares the news that Jelly Roll performed at WWE’s SummerSlam, Taylor Swift wrapped the Warsaw dates of her ERAS tour, Snoop Dogg is ruling the Paris Olympics NBC broadcast team, and honorary “Queen-For-A-Week” 85-year-old smoker JoAnne “Big Mama” Carner just missed the cut at the 2024 US Golf Senior Women’s Open.
TASTING MENU (2:45): Kathleen samples Grippo’s Cincinnati Bearcats BBQ Chips and Mister Bee Biscuits & Gravy Potato chips.
UPDATES (28:30): Kathleen shares updates on Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd’s position on the affiliated Netflix lawsuit, a Wisconsin man is charged with fleeing to Ireland to avoid prison for his role in the Capitol riot, and El Chapo’s son denies making a deal with the US gov’t to turn over El Mayo.
“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (43:55): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery on the Jersey Shore of the oldest message in a bottle ever found.
FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on Aerosmith cancelling their world tour, Venice’s tourist tax didn’t deter enough travelers, Carrie Underwood returns to American Idol, why you should run when you see purple paint on a tree, it’s been the worst season ever on Greece’s “Instagram Island,” Spirit Airlines revamps its fare options, the best breakfast sandwich in the US is crowned in North Carolina, and Prince Harry continues to live in never-ending victimhood.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam” on Netflix.