Episode 204: Christmas Tree Flocking, Pickleball Theaters, & Mexico’s Copycat Buc-ee’s

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Honest Abe’s Tabby American Ale from Bitchin’ Kitty Brewery in Morrisville, PA and Pennsylvania Dutch Egg Nog. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (28:55): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s 40th birthday, Snoop Dogg sang a duet with Sting on The Voice, Cher has an announcement regarding her next album, Dolly Parton is holding auditions for her Broadway musical, and Taylor Swift ends her ERAs Tour. TASTING MENU (6:07): Kathleen samples Unique Snacks Extra Dark Charred Splits, Zerbe’s Italian Hoagie Kettle Chips, and Arooga’s Awesome-On-Everything Hot Sauce. UPDATES (39:10): Kathleen shares updates on a new Buc-ee’s lawsuit, and Chi-Chi’s Mexican restaurant is making a comeback.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (48:08): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 2,000-year-old fermented fig in North Dublin, and the largest collection of Roman coins ever found is unearthed in Worcester. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (51:20): Kathleen shares articles on the murder of United Heathcare’s CEO, Salma Hayek’s French billionaire husband donates to the restoration of Notre Dame, TikTok could be banned in the US in January 2025, a group of Texas nuns are expelled by the Vatican, Virgin Voyages is now accepting Bitcoin, Air Canada introduces carry-on baggage fees, Gwyneth Paltrow’s business empire nears its end, Jay-Z’s pot company burns $575M in California, Australia attempts to ban social media to anyone under 16, and a Catholic nun is among 25 arrested in an Italian mob bust.WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (17:27): Kathleen recommends watching her stand-up Special “Bothering Jesus” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking Evan Williams Egg Nog. She reviews her Thanksgiving holiday with family at Lake of the Ozarks, and shares plans to decorate for Christmas in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”COURT NEWS (27:05): Kathleen shares news on Jelly Roll’s 40th birthday, and Taylor Swift prepares for her final ERAS Tour shows in Vancouver. TASTING MENU (1:50): Kathleen samples Pringles Mingles White Cheddar & Ranch puffs, Lesser Evil Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn, and Haribo Sweet & Sour Reindeer. UPDATES (39:10): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle’s American Rivera Orchard trademark, siblings found DB Cooper’s parachute in their mother’s shed, and Oasis selects WMX as their Tour merch partner.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (51:38): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 400-year-old map that might solve the mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( 32:01): Kathleen shares articles on the history of flocking Christmas trees, major US movie theatres are investing to include Pickleball courts in their complexes, Nissan is on the brink of a financial collapse, a chess grandmaster refuses to play in Saudi Arabia, Luc-ky’s in Mexico looks VERY similar to Buc-ee’s, the 2025 Coachella lineup is announced, there’s a Jay Leno health update after falling down a hill, and Billboard releases how much Mariah Carey and Brenda Lee earn per year from their holiday hits. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (17:27): Kathleen recommends watching her stand-up Special “Bothering Jesus” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Endless Shoreline IPA from Pizza Port Brewing Company in Carlsbad, CA. She reviews her weekend in El Cajon and Riverside, CA experiencing the Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn and finding a cool Christmas Taqueria. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour.COURT NEWS (14:40): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton being named Billboard’s Greatest Country Artist of All Time and has broken ground on her Nashville “Songteller” hotel, Jelly Roll joins Brooks & Dunn on stage at the CMA Awards, Taylor Swift wraps the Toronto dates of her ERAs Tour, and Stevie Nicks’ Christmas duet with Jason Kelce dethrones Mariah Carey’s Christmas chart record. TASTING MENU (0:47): Kathleen samples Hello Kitty BBQ Wheat chips, Ass Kickin’ Bacon Ranch Pretzels, and a Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding cookie.  UPDATES (25:01): Kathleen shares updates on the latest legendary rock band to book a tour residency in Las Vegas, and a Mexican cartel leader arrested in Riverside faked his death and assumed a phony identity. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (29:50): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a saber-toothed kitten found frozen in the Russian tundra.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (31:40): Kathleen shares articles on pickleball being overtaken by Gen Z’ers, Elton John’s “Tammy Faye” musical closes on Broadway after less than one month, “Manifest” is Cambridge University’s 2024 word of the year, an Alaskan town won’t see the sun for 2 months, Billie Eilish is Apple Music’s 2024 Artist of the Year, a Magritte sale sets a new auction record, KFC releases “lickable” Christmas wrapping paper, Betty White gets her own USPS Forever Stamp, and a woman runs the NYC Marathon drunk.  WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (19:45): Kathleen recommends watching “Landman” on Paramount Plus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Candlepin Pale Ale from Castle Island Brewery in Norwood, MA. She reviews her weekend in Boston, performing at The Wilbur, shopping at the Southport Christmas market, and drinking Guinness at her favorite local pubs. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour.COURT NEWS (15:01): Kathleen shares news on Dolly Parton’s multi-million dollar investment in the children of Nashville, Jelly Roll announces a Summer 2025 Tour with Post Malone, Taylor Swift finishes her first weekend of her ERAs Tour in Toronto, and Snoop Dogg celebrates with 19 Crimes. TASTING MENU (1:59): Kathleen samples Nantucket Crisps, Shaqalicious XL gummies, and Korean Lay’s Roasted Cumin Lamb chips. UPDATES (20:55): Kathleen shares updates on the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy announcement.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (38:39): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of new paintings at Pompeii, and a 1,200-yr-old Viking cemetery is uncovered in Sweden. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (40:49): Kathleen shares articles on a 7-year-old in Minnesota beats 89 adults in a football pool, Kum & Go stores is being rebranded, Hallmark sets sail on their inaugural set of sold-out holiday cruises, a person dressed in a bear costume attacks cars and commits insurance fraud, the cofounder of FedEx once saved his company from bankruptcy at a blackjack table, Red Lobster debuts a new menu of fan favorites, Mariah Carey’s holiday bars open in select cities across the US, and Detroit becomes the largest US city to accept crypto payments for taxes.  WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (19:45): Kathleen recommends watching “Landman” on Paramount Plus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Forager Honey Rye Ale from Crosstown Brewing in Memphis. She reviews her weekend playing The Ryman in Nashville, sharing the history of the iconic building. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour.COURT NEWS (21:29): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan’s support for her hometown LGTBQ event and she and Taylor Swift rack up Grammy nominations, and Stevie Nicks finished recording her Christmas duet with Jason Kelce.TASTING MENU (4:40): Kathleen samples Wild Huckleberry gummy grizzlies, Gibble’s homestyle potato chips, and Korean Lay’s Cucumber chips. UPDATES (35:10): Kathleen shares updates on TGI Friday’s unused gift cards, and NY Post journalist declared dead by Martha Stewart is actually alive and writing.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (42:28): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a lost Amazon city in the rainforest, and Amelia Earhart’s plane was reported found but ended up being a giant pile of rocks. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (47:50): Kathleen shares articles on a raccoon falling through the ceiling at LGA Airport, Barnes & Noble is expanding, Vitamin Shoppe files for bankruptcy, major corporations are calling work-from-home employees back to the office, police hunt 43 monkeys that escaped from a research facility, Leinenkugel’s brewery is closing in Wisconsin, a mysterious “woyote” dog is caught on camera in Minnesota, and Notre Dame’s bells ring out in Paris for the first time since the 2019 fire. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (38:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Lee” on Amazon Prime, and “Somebody Somewhere” on HBO Max. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing in Nashville. She reviews her weekend in Nashville, attending Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour and the Nashville Predators hockey game. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her Day Drinking Tour.COURT NEWS (16:19): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan slaughtered Saturday Night Live, Taylor Swift surpassed the Indianapolis Super Bowl ticket sales with her ERAs Tour, and Stevie Nicks continues to promote her pro-choice song “The Lighthouse.”TASTING MENU (7:05): Kathleen samples Lay’s Limited Edition “Messi” Crispy Taco flavored chips, Wavy Hartville Kettle Chips, and Korean Steak Cheetos. UPDATES (26:00): Kathleen shares updates on TGI Friday’s bankruptcy filing, the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson suffers a new setback, and PETA files a new motion against “Chimp Crazy” subject Tonia Haddix.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (39:30): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a 200-year-old Chopin composition.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (41:40): Kathleen shares articles on Buc-ee’s breaking ground on their first West Tennessee location, Cracker Barrel sales are surging as Gen Z’ers buy up quilted sweatshirts, Starbucks is going retro, Lori Vallow Daybell represents herself in court, 23andMe fights for survival, Iceland embraced a shorter work week, New Glarus Brewery expands, and an NHL owner gives a surprise bonus to his employees. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (38:20): Kathleen recommends watching “Martha” on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chillsner With Lime from the Southern Growl Beer Company, and a “Durty Gurl” vodka Bloody Mary. She reviews her weekend in Spartanburg SC and Wilmington NC, eating Carolina BBQ (her favorite), enjoying Bloody Marys at Anne Bonny’s river barge bar, and experiencing the coolest airport gas station outside of the RDU Airport. COURT NEWS (16:45): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ Rolling Stone interview, Chappell Roan scolds a red carpet photographer, Cher makes her endorsement prior to the 2024 Presidential election, and Taylor Swift closes out the New Orleans leg of her ERAs Tour. TASTING MENU (4:10): Kathleen samples Spicy Crayfish Korean Lay’s chips, Keogh’s Sour Cream & Shamrock chips, and Hampton Acres Carolina Crack Sauce. UPDATES (40:56): Kathleen shares updates on Jelly Roll’s return to Twitter after a fun afternoon picking up the tab for an entire restaurant in Little Rock. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT”: Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of dozens of elusive brown dwarfs (strange objects larger than planets) beyond the Milky Way for the first time ever.FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:40): Kathleen shares articles on the heartbreaking death of the oldest grizzly bear in Yellowstone, the “picklewich” rolls out at Jimmy Johns, a Springfield MO woman uses Apple airtags to find stolen election signs, the former Abercrombie CEO is charged with sex trafficking, a Wisconsin dad buys 14 tickets to see the wrong “Alabama,” the most popular Halloween candies by state are revealed, the Cleveland Browns announce plans to move to the suburbs, and American Airlines test boarding technology that shames line cutters. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (38:20): Kathleen recommends watching “I’m Not A Monster” on HBO Max.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Pub Beer Lager from 10 Barrel Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Utah, seeing her first Banksy and drinking Baby Guinness shots in Park City, and performing at the University of Utah. She reviews the unusual liquor laws in UtahCOURT NEWS (21:49): Kathleen shares news on Tom Brady’s NFL approval to be partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, Snoop Dogg is working on his biopic, Cher is inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame and performs at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, and Taylor Swift closes out the Miami stop on her ERAs Tour.TASTING MENU (6:05): Kathleen samples Gold Fish Salt & Vinegar Crisps, a Chocolate Frosted Donut Kit Kat, and Korean Lay’s Italian Red Meat Sauce flavored chips. UPDATES (32:27): Kathleen shares updates on a 2nd Sphere being built in Dubai, and Bed Bath & Beyond makes a comeback.“HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (48:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a human foot on Mt. Everest that may hold the key to one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries, and a Missouri man finds mammoth tracks in his garden. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:57): Kathleen shares articles on a rare wolverine charging down a street in Oregon, a man’s organs were nearly harvested when he was still alive, True Value Hardware declares bankruptcy, Disney hikes streaming prices again, TGI Fridays begins to close restaurants, a Polish zoo celebrates the birth of 4 Sumatran tigers, and a North Carolina cat survives Hurricane Helene. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (28:20): Kathleen recommends watching ”The Rock N Roll HOF Induction Ceremony” on Disney+, “Anatomy of Lies” on Peacock, and the Karen Read Dateline on Peacock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bohemian Style Pilsner from Von Trapp Brewing in Vermont. She reviews her weekend performing in Troy NY and Burlington VT, immersing herself in the set of The Gilded Age in Troy and enjoying the Fall colors in Vermont. COURT NEWS (13:50): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ appearance on SNL, Jelly Roll is opening his own bar in Nashville, Taylor Swift donated $5M to Hurricane relief, Cher has announced her book tour, and Tom Brady crushed the Fox broadcast of the Cowboys vs Lions game. TASTING MENU (1:02): Kathleen samples Deep River Sour Cream & Onion Chips, Haribo Football gummies, and Cabot Farms Pepper Jack Cheese popcorn. UPDATES (33:10): Kathleen shares updates on Southwest’s plan to decease its open seating policy, and China’s newest panda diplomats are headed to Washington. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (35:10): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a woolly rhino preserved in Russian permafrost for 32,000 years, and a man discovers a massive Roman mosaic floor while gardening in eastern Turkey. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (38.02 ): Kathleen shares articles on Kris Kristofferson’s passing, Buc-ee’s first Virginia location has broken ground, Utah’s new NHL team makes beer sales history in its inaugural game, centuries-old mystery of Christopher Columbus’s true origins revealed in a new study, MLB’s Minnesota Twins are up for sale, Inuit elders warn about the “wobbly Earth theory” regarding climate change, a woman attempted to smuggle 29 turtles into Canada by kayaking across a Vermont lake, a Washington state woman calls 911 after her home is overtaken by 100 raccoons, McDonald’s secretly releases the McRib and launches the new Chicken Big Mac, and Nashville pilots the use of sheep to graze and maintain urban landscapes. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching ”The Gilded Age” on HBO Max. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Ocean Course American Pale Ale from Low Tide Brewing in John’s Island, SC. She celebrated her birthday week golfing on Kiawah Island with her BFF Louis Black and reviewed her shows in Connecticut and New York City at The Town Hall. COURT NEWS (19:20): Kathleen shares news on Stevie Nicks’ upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, Chappell Roan’s ACL Fest performance, Snoop Dogg was king of the Pittsburgh Steeler’s SNF game, Jelly Roll is everywhere, and Taylor Swift watched the Chiefs’ win on Monday Night Football.TASTING MENU (8:25): Kathleen samples Hal’s New York Sea Salt & Vinegar Kettle Chips, Brooklyn’s Betty Bakery Chocolate Caramel Tart, and Snyder’s Hot Buffalo Wing Pretzel Pieces. UPDATES (32:30): Kathleen shares updates on Anna Delvey’s brief stint on “Dancing With The Stars,” the Baby Reindeer defamation lawsuit moves to trial, the Just Stop Oil activists that destroyed a Van Gogh with soup have been sentenced, Sam Bankman-Fried’s girlfriend is sentenced, we have a review of McDonald’s Big Arch sandwich from Canada, and the New Orleans AHS mansion sells. “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (55:27): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of a copy of a signed original US Constitution in North Carolina and a painting found by a junk dealer in Capri is determined to be an authentic Picasso. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:25): Kathleen shares articles on a monkey gang preventing a child abduction in India, the docuseries “Scamanda” is set for a Fall release on ABC, a scientific study is solving chronic pain in cats, Costco is expanding its doomsday prep product line, the rarest Pokemon card sold for $360K at Sotheby’s, a major investment firm values Twitter at less than $10B, and Arkansas hosts the annual World Championship Squirrel Cook Off. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING (32:05): Kathleen recommends watching “Godless” on Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.