Advent Calendar Mania, Return of the McRib & the History of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddlers Pilsner from Tideland Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats Tour.” TASTING MENU (0:55): Kathleen samples Lay’s Roasted Holiday Turkey chips, Lowes SausageWorks “Hot-Radish” Horseradish mustard, and Shealy’s Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce. QUEEN NEWS (9:30): Kathleen shares news that Tom Brady made his 1st return to Gilette Stadium to broadcast the Patriots game, and Stevie Nicks wrote a poem prior to the 2026 Midterm election. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (55:02): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (19:22): Kathleen updates on the Atlanta Zoo’s new Panda Grove exhibit, Finland launches a criminal investigation into a Google Data Center, and Elizabeth Holmes’ partner appears to be enjoy the spotlight after the “You Can See Everything” documentary. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (6:12): Kathleen advises watching “The Gilded Age” on HBO Max. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (29:57): Kathleen’s sister-in-law Amy joins Kathleen in the Pub to discuss the best Advent calendars for the holidays. Follow Amy on Instagram @ahdliving. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (26:19): Kathleen reports that the world’s only venomous primate has resurfaced in Indonesia after 90 years. NEWS (47:05): Kathleen reports that Pink will headline the Vegas Sphere in 2027, Warren Buffett hasn’t had a drink of water in 48 years, 6 beavers have been reintroduced into Loch Ness, Denver and Washington DC have banned foie gras, a man dies dancing to “Stayin’ Alive” at his 97th birthday party, Tesla’s Cybertruck heads for extinction, LIV Golf ends operations, a long-lost Georgia O’Keeffe painting has been found in a NYC apartment, scientists say To-Do lists make people feel happier, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:38:32): Kathleen shares news that PetSmart has officially removed Marshall Pet Products from shelves because they utilize beagles in their testing. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:31:04): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “quieres una cerveza” or “do you want a beer” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:45:12): Kathleen reads about St. Catherine of Genoa, patron saint of Brides, Childless People, Difficult Marriages, Temptations, Victims Of Adultery, Victims Of Unfaithfulness, and Widows.