Episode 286: Dolly’s Imagination Library, Greedy Doritos, & Pumpkin Spice Returns
Madigan’s PubcastAugust 26, 2026
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01:45:4572.62 MB

Episode 286: Dolly’s Imagination Library, Greedy Doritos, & Pumpkin Spice Returns

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Asbury Park Blonde Ale from Asbury Park Brewery. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City performing at The Borgata.

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”

TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Frank’s Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears, Herr’s Buffalo Blue Cheese flavored Cheese Curls, and Joe’s Retro Sour Cream & Toasted Onion kettle chips.

QUEEN NEWS (17:15): Kathleen shares that Martha Stewart takes over Netflix after Meghan Markle’s exit, Dolly released an exclusive interview to People regarding upcoming projects, and Taylor Swift is nominated for 5 Emmy awards.

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (26:44): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

UPDATE (23:22): Kathleen updates on Barry Manilow’s concert tour, Nashville’s metro council successfully stops an AI data center from building near the Zoo, and Harry & Meghan relocate to the UK.

FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:32): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about 3 perfect party appetizers to create when hosting a large group, including the ultimate charcuterie board, Amy’s Artichoke Dip (which Kathleen is making on Kat’s Kitchen,) and homemade pico de gallo. Follow Amy on TikTok and Instagram for more lifestyle ideas.

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:28): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime.

SPORTS NEWS (1:21:19): Kathleen reads about the San Francisco Giants’ new pitcher “Tugboat” Wilkinson who has started throwing an “invisiball” pitch, and “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” Netflix reality showhas been renewed.

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:01:52): Kathleen reports on the discovery of a river otter making its first appearance in 100 years along the Bronx River.

NEWS (1:03:29): Kathleen reports that Target issues an apology for a Halloween costume listing, PepsiCo has lost over $1B since making Doritos $7 per bag, Florida’s retro Pizza Hut Classic restaurant is the busiest in the country, Columbia House is ceasing operations, Bonnaroo cancels its 2027 festival, Starbucks is releasing its 2027 Fall menu, the WNBA needs a remodel, and a new Yellowstone lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan stole the idea from a pitch meeting.

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:33:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuándo es tu cumpleaños” or “when is your birthday” in English.

PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:32): Kathleen reads about St. Bernadette Soubirous, canonized after experiences numerous apparitions in her local grotto which became known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, attracting around five million pilgrims of all denominations each year.

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:34:42): Kathleen shares that the UK government has unveiled a $22M investment to help replace animal experiments.

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