Kathleen opens the show drinking Bailey’s Deliciously Light with a Mich Ultra chaser, showing off her light-up St. Louis Cardinals Christmas hat, and giving her review of her recent show weekend in Aspen. She loved staying at the Limelight Hotel (and fell in love with the mini-fridge in her room,) spent a ton of time in the dog park at the base of the mountain, had drinks at Hotel St. Jerome, and got the opportunity to catch up with her friend John Oates.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen tries Marzetti Light Ranch Veggie Dip, which she likes but doesn’t think a dip should start off with veggies in it. She moves on to taste Kinder Surprise Joy Sweet Cream Egg chocolates, which she has always loved but thinks the toys can be complicated. She finishes her tasting menu with Tastykake Holiday Cookies from Pennsylvania, which she loves because they are a simple salty butter cookie.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Bruce Springsteen selling his music catalog, El Chapo’s sons hold a crazy Christmas party and invite the entire town, and another key Capitol rioter is sentenced.

REVENGE MONKEYS: Kathleen is horrified to read an article out of India where a gang of monkeys are taking "revenge" on the local dog population by throwing them off of the top of tall buildings and trees, since they witnessed a dog attacking an infant monkey.

BABY DISCOVERED IN WOMAN’S LIVER: Kathleen squeals as she reads an article outlining a case of a woman who was suffering from abdominal pain and went to her doctor for treatment. The ultrasound showed an ectopic pregnancy between the woman’s liver and stomach, and Kathleen states that if she were in that position, she would have to name the baby James after “Jameson” (her favorite whiskey.)

VILLAGERS’ VOTING FRAUD: Kathleen is a fan of The Villages retirement community outside of Orlando, as outlined in her bit “The Villages.” She laughs as she reads an article about 3 residents of The Villages who were recently arrested and face charges of casting more than one vote during the 2020 election.

BIGFOOT SPOTTED IN ILLINOIS: As Termites know, Kathleen is obsessed with following Bigfoot sightings. She’s thrilled to read an article from Illinois where a man says he spotted a sasquatch-like creature outside of Springfield, IL in November 2021.

1887 TIME CAPSULE FOUND: Kathleen is excited to read an article announcing that a lead time capsule buried in 1887 was recently found in the pedestal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, VA.

$50M SKETCH BOUGHT FOR $30: Kathleen is delighted to read of the good fortune of a man who purchased a sketch for $30 at a Massachusetts estate sale a few years ago. After careful study, multiple scholars say that the delicate ink sketch is an authentic Dürer drawing that could be worth upward of $50 million.

THE FINAL EXORCISM: Against her parents’ direction, Kathleen recalls watching “The Exorcist” in secret when she was a teenager and wondering what happened to the possessed child in the movie. She reads an article and learns Ronald Edwin Hunkeler grew up to be a NASA engineer who patented a special technology to make space shuttle panels resistant to extreme heat, helping the Apollo missions of the 1960s that put US astronauts on the moon in 1969. Hunkeler died in 2020, and the strange details surrounding his death are outlined in the article.

AMERICA’S NEW BOOMTOWNS REVEALED: Kathleen reads a recent article advising the new Top 10 “Boomtowns” in the US, according to population, economic, and housing data reviewed from the 500 largest cities in the country to determine which are 'booming' the most amid major pandemic migrations. 6 of the top 10 are in the Pacific Northwest, and Murfreesboro, TN (a bedroom community of Nashville) captured the top spot.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Mad Elf Ale from Troegs Brewing in Hershey PA, and gives the Termites a review of her weekend of shows and fun in Newark, Philly, and Reading PA. She shows off her Hallmark Holiday “Jingle” and “Joy” wines, and celebrates the recent wins by her NFL Fantasy team and her domination in the Madigan Family pick-em pool. She shows off her KFC Fried Chicken Log, which she can’t wait to light with her cousins over the holiday break.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen shows off her On The Border Holiday Tortilla Chips, which she’s taking to her brother’s house. She won’t be dunking those chips in Litehouse Purely Balanced Garden Ranch dressing, which she thinks is way too tangy. She finishes her tasting with Guinness Thick-Cut Chips from Termite Amber, which she thinks taste more like Worcestershire sauce than Guinness.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the Sherman murders in Toronto, and Houston’s Mattress Mac helps out the Kentucky tornado victims.

KATHLEEN REVIEWS HALLMARK MOVIES: Kathleen loves the cheesy nature of Hallmark holiday movies, and has expanded her seasonal viewing to Lifetime movies as well as Hallmark movies on their “Movies and Mysteries Channel,” which she thinks are more relatable than the wholesome background depicted on the regular Hallmark Channel. Some of her favorites this year are “Christmas At Castle Hart,” Dolly’s 2013 Lifetime movie “A Country Christmas Story,” and she thinks her friend Caroline Rhea was brilliant in “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas.”

CANADIAN SYRUP CARTEL: Kathleen reads an article announcing that Canada has released 50M pounds of maple syrup from their reserves to meet the current surging demand as people are cooking more at home.

COUNTRIES MAPPED BY ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION: Kathleen laughs as she reads the results of a study showing the 2019 breakdown of countries and their alcohol consumption by capita. Kathleen can’t wait to see the revised map when alcoholic consumption during the first few months of the COVID19 pandemic are incorporated. Kathleen tells a story about drinking in an Irish pub on the way to a USO tour in Afghanistan with her friend Kellie Pickler.

BILLION DOLLAR DYNASTIES: Kathleen reads an article listing the 25 richest families in the US, according to data collected and released in Dec 2021. The richest American family remains the Walton family, with a net worth of $247 billion USD.

MONTANA GRIZZLY PROTECTION LIFTED: Kathleen reads a news release advising that Montana's governor is seeking to end protections for some grizzlies, which could allow hunting of the bears for the first time in decades if approved by US Fish and Wildlife officials.

THE DEATH OF ANNE RICE: One of Kathleen’s favorite authors is Anne Rice, and she shares her feelings while reading a press release about Rice’s death resulting from complications from a stroke.

BITCOIN CREATOR REVEALED: As a regular trader of cryptocurrency, Kathleen is thrilled to read that the identity of the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has finally been confirmed in court beyond reasonable doubt to be Dr. Craig Wright alone, and did not include a partnership with former friend David Kleiman.

CALIGULA’S GARDEN FOUND: Kathleen is thrilled to read that the remains of Roman emperor Caligula’s famous pleasure garden are set to go on public display in Rome. The extravagant compound featured a bathhouse adorned with precious colored marble and space for exotic animals. Kathleen tells a story from a trip to Italy with her mom and sister Kate where they toured many coliseums.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching as many Hallmark and Lifetime holiday movies as possible before the holiday season ends.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Basic Bitch Blonde Ale from Altamont Beer Works in Livermore, CA. She shows off her new Bud Light Christmas lights and ornament sent to her by her friends at Anheuser Busch, and her vintage ceramic Christmas tree that she’s placed on her desk to kick off the holiday season. She shares the fun that she had during recent shows in West Virginia and Northern California, and thanks Termites who brought gifts to her shows including various bottles of Ranch dressing and tons of delicious red wine.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen celebrates that Hidden Valley has released a series of holiday-themed Ranch bottles, samples Gingerbread Cookie Kit Kat bars, which she likes but prefers the original candy. She them moves on to taste Zesty Ranch Blasted Dipping Sauce, which she likes and describes that it “makes the back of your eyeballs explode.” Kathleen then tastes Tangy Ranch Whisps cheese crisps, which she doesn’t think taste like Ranch at all, but DOES like the parmesan version.

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen gives an update on the Court, advising that all of Queen Dolly’s holiday line with Williams Sonoma have sold out online, and Queen Cher has a new lotion in time for Christmas. Queen Stevie battles a new wave of criticism from former bandmate Lindsey Buckingham, simply ignoring his petulance which Kathleen applauds.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on the NFL’s legal battle with the city of St. Louis, Elizabeth Holmes’ trial winds down, MH360 “found” again, and Kansas City is getting 30 new Whataburger restaurants.

SNOWED IN A PUB: Kathleen reads a story from England where dozens of customers were snowed into the Tan Hill Inn for 4 days when Britain's highest altitude pub was cut off by a blizzard. The Inn is situated approximately 270 miles north of London.

JOEL OSTEEN’S MONEY WALL: Kathleen scoffs as she reads an article advising that a plumber who was contracted by Joel Olsteen found hundreds of envelopes of cash in a wall, which are believed to be connected to the 2014 theft of about $600,000 from the mega-church.

REAL-LIFE RARE MOBY DICK SPOTTED: Kathleen reads an article announcing that a rare white sperm whale, like the one depicted in the literary classic "Moby Dick," has been spotted off the coast of Jamaica by sailors aboard a Dutch oil tanker.

FAKE ARM PRESENTED FOR COVID VACCINE: Kathleen laughs at the absurdity behind an article from Italy where an anti-vaxxer attempted to dodge getting the COVID-19 vaccine by wearing a fake arm and now faces fraud charges in Italian court.

SNAKE INFESTATION BURNS HOUSE: Kathleen is dismayed reading an article about a couple in Maryland who burned their house down while trying to smoke out a snake infestation. They tried to use smoke from coals, which were placed to too close to combustible materials that ignited the house.

FRIDA AUCTION SETS RECORD: Kathleen is a massive fan of art and Frida Kahlo and is thrilled to read that the Kahlo self-portrait "Diego and I" has sold at auction for $35M, the highest price ever paid for a painting by a Latin American artist. Kathleen applauds the sale, congratulating Frida for triumphing over her ex, Diego Rivera, albeit after her death.

GRAMMAR EXPERTS TARGET WEAKNESS: Kathleen provides her own colorful commentary when reading a study from grammar experts regarding 11 words and phrases that make an individual appear “weak” when used in conversation.

RENT-A-HITMAN.COM GONE WRONG: Kathleen laughs out loud reading an article about a Michigan woman who tried to hire an assassin on a fake website and was caught by authorities.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “100 Foot Wave” on HBO Max or Hulu, “The Lost Leonardo” on Amazon Prime, and ANY Hallmark or Lifetime Christmas movie.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Chicken Scratch pilsner from Little Harpeth Brewery in Nashville.

She gives an overview of her weekend doing shows in Florida, including her parents renting a 60-person party bus for their friends to come to the show in Sarasota. Kathleen then discusses her preparation for Christmas, including putting up her light-up Holiday Deer in the front yard and asking the Termites to vote on whether a Christmas tree should be flocked or not.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Brianna’s Homestyle Classic Buttermilk Ranch dressing, which she likes but warns to be ready for the super-tangy kick at the end. She moves on to taste limited edition Reese’s Holiday Peanut Brittle Miniatures, which are too sweet for her taste, but she thinks her mom will love them. She finishes off her tasting menu with Snyder’s of Hanover Buttermilk Ranch Pretzel Pieces, which she admits that she enjoys the crunch but doesn’t think they taste like Ranch flavoring.

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen gives an update on the Court, advising that all of Queen Dolly’s holiday line with Williams Sonoma have sold out online, and Queen Tanya has sold her Nashville home.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Mattress Mack’s Super Bowl LVI wager (he likes the Patriots), the death of Mr. Goxx (the Crypto trading hamster), price increases at Dollar Tree, Monkey Pox is found in Maryland, the FBI identifies another location for Jimmy Hoffa’s remains, the oldest person known in the world passes away at the age of 124 years, the Elizabeth Holmes trial gets juicy as Elizabeth takes the stand, and the Canadian company Meta saw a massive stock price increase after Facebook copied its corporate name patent.

WHY THE LIONS & COWBOYS ALWAYS PLAY ON THANKSGIVING: Kathleen loves football, and dug into the history of why the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys always have games scheduled on Thanksgiving Day.

TAPEWORMS FOUND IN MAN’S BRAIN: Kathleen squeals reading an article about a man who was brought into a Massachusetts hospital after he woke up seizing and speaking gibberish, and doctors later discovered tapeworms inside his brain.

BARRY MANILOW SET TO BREAK ELVIS’S VEGAS RECORD: Kathleen LOVES Barry Manilow and admits that she recently became a “Fanilow,” a term describing members of Barry’s fan club. She’s excited to read an article announcing that Barry Manilow is set to break Elvis Presley’s record for consecutive shows played in Las Vegas if he fulfills his new Westgate contract through 2023.

UPSIDE DOWN OCEAN SPRAY LABELS: Kathleen reads an article describing the intention as to why labels on Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce cans are flipped upside down.

CANADIAN POWER MEDIA COMPANY COUP: Kathleen is a massive fan of the HBO drama “Succession,” and is enthralled while reading an article about an executive-level coup attempt at Canadian power media company Rogers Communications, which is currently valued at $30B CDN. Two separate groups of directors have proclaimed themselves the rightful stewards of the company, pitting mother against son, and ensnaring notable figures including Toronto’s mayor.

IRISH CIRCUS CLOWN SHORTAGE: Kathleen laughs while reading an article about the latest pandemic-related shortage, this one involving circus clowns in Northern Ireland.

GRATEFUL DEAD T-SHIRT SETS RECORD: Kathleen reads an article announcing that an original 1967 Grateful Dead t-shirt recently sold for $17,640 through Sotheby’s, breaking the record for the most expensive vintage rock shirt sold at auction.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching Reba McEntire’s Christmas movie “Christmas In Tune” on Lifetime.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Cast-A-Line Kolsch from Cabin Boys Brewery in Tulsa. She then shows the Termites her vintage Add-A-Matic, which her mom used to use to keep track of the budget while they were grocery shopping as kids.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Laughing Cow’s Cheesy Ranch Cheese Dippers, which she thinks kids will like. She then tries Simple Truth Buffalo Ranch Almonds, which she doesn’t think taste anything like Ranch. She finishes her tasting menu sampling Litehouse Original Ranch, which she loves and adds it to her Top 5 list of ranch dressings.

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen gives an update on the Court, showcasing her new Dolly Parton Holiday Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma, which is her first “fun” Advent calendar and she can’t wait to get into it. Kathleen also cranks up Queen Dolly’s new remix of her hit “Jolene” with Destructo, which she loves. Queen Chaka filmed an episode of VERZUZ with Stephanie Mills, which Kathleen streamed on her flight home from Arizona and absolutely loved.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Fungi The Irish Dolphin, Britney’s freedom from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement, QAnon followers return to Dallas 4 days after their JFK Jr. conspiracy theory failed to materialize, the ongoing Elizabeth Holmes’ trial, Iceland’s Tourism Board roasts Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse, and Bitcoin founder Satoshi Yakamoto’s identity could be revealed.

RARE COTTON CANDY LOBSTER CAUGHT: Kathleen is excited to read about a rare cotton candy-colored lobster that was recently caught in Maine. Fishermen named her Haddie, and unlike a regular blackish-brown lobsters, Haddie features iridescent blue and pink hues on her body.

ARBY’S FRENCH FRY VODKA: Kathleen is SO excited to read a press release announcing that Arby’s has announced their liquor debut with a limited edition french fry-flavored vodka, which is 80-proof and will come in crinkle and curly flavor for $59.99. She can’t WAIT to try it, since Arby’s curly fries are one of her top 3 favorite fast foods.

CHICK-FIL-A’S CUSTOMER DILEMMAS: Kathleen appreciates Chick-Fil-A (especially their Diet Lemonade), so she understands the continuous long lines at their drive-thrus. She sympathizes as she reads an article explaining that because of their overwhelming popularity, as much as 30% of their potential customers decide not to eat at their restaurant because a location is too busy. Their new CEO is working to improve the customer experience, incorporating technology to shorten wait times without compromising food quality.

RARE CHOPIN PORTRAIT DISCOVERED: In continuing with her love of art, Kathleen is thrilled to share an article about a damaged painting that was bought at an antiques market in Poland that has turned out to be an extremely rare portrait of Fryderyk Chopin, potentially worth millions. The small oil on canvas is only one of a few that is known to be painted during Chopin’s lifetime.

NEW IRISH BANKSY: Kathleen reads an announcement about a new Irish street artist who is set to make over a million pounds from his first British solo exhibition.

SCOTTIE PIPPEN VS JORDAN: Kathleen followed the Chicago Bulls as a teenager, mostly because her younger brother Patrick LOVED Michael Jordan. She reads an article expressing Scottie Pippen’s opinions on Jordan and other personal details in his new memoir, “Unguarded.”

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching Season 4 of “Yellowstone” on Paramount+, and if you need podcast recommendations while traveling for Thanksgiving read the thread of podcast recommendations from the Termites ☺ Happy Thanksgiving, Termites!

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Keybilly Amber Ale from Lakeland, Florida, and gives a review of her fantastic weekend at The Villages in Florida with a shoutout to the JW Marriott in Orlando for having a cool lazy river pool that she spent more time in than she’d planned to.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Brach’s Turkey Dinner Candy Corn, which she describes the smell as “candy corn on steroids” and doesn’t actually think it tastes anything like turkey dinner OR candy corn. She moves on to taste Pringles Ranch Crisps, which she absolutely loves. She finishes her tasting menu with the limited edition Holiday Chocolate-Covered Ritz Crackers, which isn’t her thing but she also thinks would wow guests at a Midwest holiday party.

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen gives an update on the Court, showcasing her new Dolly Parton holiday spatula and Holly Dolly holiday cookie cutter set from Williams Sonoma, which she intends to use while baking Christmas cookies with her nieces.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on LAX’s “Jetpack Guy,” new QAnon’s conspiracy theories, the golden parachute of WeWork’s Adam Neumann, the Colorado elk’s liberation from his tire necklace, and the latest in the Elizabeth Holmes trial.

NEW ORLEANS IS SINKING: Kathleen reads an article outlining the Climate Central project, which creates maps that show the impact of flooding due to rising sea levels. The project identifies specific cities around the globe that could find themselves underwater as early as 2030, based on the most reliable climate-change data from IPCC.

MCDONALD’S ROBOTIC DRIVE-THRU: Kathleen shares McDonald’s new drive-thru concept utilizing robots. The fast-food chain announced that it has a strategic partnership with IBM to develop artificial intelligence technology that will help McDonald’s automate its drive-thru lanes to increase speed and volume. The concept was recently testedin the Chicago market, with evaluation and a potential roll-out strategy still in the works.

FACEBOOK’S METAVERSE TROUBLES: Kathleen laughs when sharing an article outlining the Facebook rebranding efforts that have already failed within a few weeks of the launch, as the new company name “Meta” has been proven to already exist before the Zuckerberg team filed their trademark request. Meta PC has been a company for over a year, but only recently filed for a trademark on the name. Filing takes time to process so neither company has been granted the trademark yet, but Meta PC was the first to file and has offered to cancel their trademark request if Facebook is willing to pay them $20 million.

ANCIENT CANOE DISCOVERED IN WISCONSIN: Kathleen is excited to read a news release out of Wisconsin where a dugout canoe thought to be 1,200 years old has been retrieved from Lake Mendota.

Historians believe that dugout canoes are most likely the earliest forms of constructed watercraft in the world.

MEET POLIO PAUL: Kathleen shares an article about a Texas man named Paul Alexander, who has been confined to an iron lung for over 70 years since contracting polio at the age of 6. Alexander states that he has had a fulfilling life, becoming a lawyer specializing in fighting for patient rights and promoting vaccination efficiency. Kathleen shares her own childhood stories regarding how vaccinations were handled in their Catholic school.

SITTING BULL’S GRANDSON CONFIRMED: Kathleen is thrilled to read an article confirming that a South Dakota man who has maintained for decades that he is the great-grandson of the legendary leader Sitting Bull has confirmed his lineage through DNA analysis. A lock of the famous Lakota chief‘s hair once stored at the Smithsonian Institution was used to confirm the claim, Reuters.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Vacationland Juicy IPA from Door County Brewing Co in Sheboygan, WI.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Krispy Kreme Bites, which she thinks would taste better right out of the microwave. She then tastes Cheetos Flamin Hot Asteroids, which she wouldn’t recommend to anyone over the age of 9. She finishes off her tasting with Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce, which she thinks only pairs well with a cheap quesadilla.

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen has no updates on the Court, and muses that she might need to crown more queens.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on ABBA’s 1st new album since 1982, Gwen Shamblin’s last will, and the latest from Elizabeth Holmes’ ongoing trial.

THE NEW 19TH PRESIDENT: Kathleen laughs as she reads about the latest QAnon conspiracy: supporters gathered in Dallas last week in anticipation of the return of John F. Kennedy Jr., who they believe will announce a 2024 presidential run alongside Donald Trump. The “reasoning” can’t be put into words…but Mama T does her best to describe the scene as it unfolded.

BRIAN COX HATES JOHNNY DEPP: Kathleen is amused reading an article that summarizes a new book from one of her favorite actors, Scotsman Brian Cox. His tell-all book, Putting The Rabbit In The Hat, includes a variety of his opinions & interactions with everyone from Johnny Depp to Spike Lee.

EVALUATING DST: Kathleen reads an article explaining the history of Daylight Savings Time, and an opinion supporting why the US should not only eliminate DST but also time zones.

FORGING ANDY WARHOL: Kathleen applauds the creativity behind a new release from MSCHF, the company responsible for launching Nas X’s Satan shoes. Partnering with the Museum of Forgeries, they are releasing 1,000 Andy Warhol “Fairies, 1954” sketches for sale at a price of $250 per piece, but only a single piece is authentic. The campaign aims to make fun of the pretentiousness of the art world.

NEW BILLIONAIRES CLUB: Kathleen reads an article outlining the concept of a new billionaires club called the 3 Comma Club, an invitation-only group boasting unique social opportunities for the price of $180K for 3 years.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching Season 3 of “Yellowstone” on Paramount+ in preparation for the upcoming Season 4 premiere.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Waterslides IPA from 3 Sheeps Brewing in Wisconsin, and a Skrewball peanut butter whiskey shot.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Lays Wavy Funyuns Onion flavored chips, which she thinks just taste like a “mild” sour cream-n-onion flavor. She moves on to taste Sir Kensington’s Pizza Ranch Dressing, which she likes but thinks is WAY too tangy, and then she finishes her tasting menu with Hellman’s Spicy Dipping Sauce, which she summarizes with an “umm, No.”

KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen provides an update on the Court, reporting that although it’s been a quiet week, Cher is commenting on the Twitter account @cherdoingthings.

UPDATES: Kathleen gives updates on Facebook’s company name change, the duping of Betsy DeVos’s family by Elizabeth Holmes, the whereabouts of the missing zebras in Maryland, more bad news for supporters of Christopher Columbus, the release of a flying motorcycle in Japan, and South Dakota becomes a notable tax shelter.

CLASS ACTION POP-TARTS: Kathleen laughs as she reads an article advising that a class-action lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Anita Harris claiming that Kellogg's advertising misleads consumers about the amount of actual fruit in the food and that the presence of Red 40, a synthetic food dye, makes the product's filling "look bright red like it has more strawberries than it does.”

THE LEGEND OF POLAND’S SOLDIER BEAR: Kathleen is thrilled to share the story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear cub who was by Polish II Corps soldiers who had been evacuated from the Soviet Union and aided in fighting the Nazis. In order to provide for his rations and transportation, he was officially enlisted as a soldier with the rank of private and was subsequently promoted to corporal.

KROENKE ABANDONS NFL LAWSUIT: Kathleen isn’t surprised reading an article advising that LA Rams’ owner Stan Kroenke has informed NFL team owners that he will no longer pay legal fees associated with the Rams move from St. Louis in 2016. Kroenke originally agreed to cover legal fees involved in the relocation, and those bills have stacked up as the NFL has lost multiple motions to the St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority.

EXTREME COUPON SCAM: Kathleen reads an article about a couple arrested by the FBI in Virginia Beach over their $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme. They have been handed a prison sentence for nearly 20 years, combined.

TO-GO COCKTAILS BY STATE: Kathleen loves a cocktail, especially one that she can wander with. She updates listeners on a study from the National Restaurant Association, reporting that 26 states - most of the ones that permitted to-go cocktails during the pandemic - have allowed the practice to continue.

PANDORA PAPERS: Kathleen reads an article outlining the structure of a new trove of 11.9 million documents, dubbed the Pandora Papers, that contain explosive details about how global elites and billionaires hide their assets. The Pandora Papers are the result of extensive research by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which expose 600 celebrities and world leaders who stalled their money – or had it done for them – in tax havens.

HOMESTEAD ACT – Kathleen is excited to read an article detailing where efforts are being made to take advantage of the growing work-from-home culture to try to revitalize rural communities that are in decline. Financial and tax incentives to new residents are proving to benefit many towns seeking to reverse population loss and rejuvenate their economies.

JD SALINGER VOICE RECORDING BURNED: Kathleen reports that the only known recording of J.D. Salinger’s voice, created during a 1980 interview with the writer, has been burned.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking a Packerland Pilsner from Hinterland Brewery and eating delicious Henning’s cheese curds from Green Bay. She gives an overview of her weekend in Green Bay and Minneapolis, having a blast touring Lambeau Field and the Green Bay Packers’ pro shop, drinking Guinness at St. Brendan’s Inn, and sampling delicious beer and MORE brats and cheese as detailed on her social media.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Cookies & Scream M&M’s, which don’t taste anything like M&M’s but she thinks that kids will love them. She moves on to taste Lay’s Doritos Cool Ranch flavored potato chips, which she compares to any sour cream & onion flavor (and nothing like Ranch.) Kathleen finishes her tasting with Olive Garden’s Parmesan Ranch dressing, which she loves and recommends dunking your unlimited breadsticks in it (or anything else.)

UPDATE ON KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen provides an update on the Court, reporting that Queen Stevie has recorded a duet with Sir Elton John called “Stolen Car,” which was released on The Lockdown Sessions album released in October 2021. Queen Tanya Tucker has announced that she won’t return to the road until 2022 so that she can properly recover from hip surgery, and Queen Dolly’s Holiday collection in collaboration with Williams Sonoma has released new items including wreaths and cookie mix.

UPDATES: Kathleen provides updates on Pablo Escobar’s hippos, the IPO of WeWork finally takes place and its founder Adam Neumann celebrates inappropriately with former employees, a 3rd juror is dismissed in the ongoing Elizabeth Holmes trial after she is found playing Sudoku instead of focusing on the deliberations, and the Bellagio’s 11 Picasso paintings were auctioned off for more than $100M.

REMNANT FELLOWSHIP CULT: Kathleen discusses whether Remnant Fellowship Church outside of Nashville is a church or a cult after watching the HBO documentary “The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin.” The church has been marred with scandal and controversy for decades, from Shamblin’s teachings that extreme weight loss will bring a parishioner closer to God, to their general abuse of children that has been documented by local authorities. Shamblin and 6 others died in a private plane crash outside of Nashville in June 2021.

BITCOIN SETS ANOTHER RECORD: Kathleen is thrilled to read an article announcing that Bitcoin recently climbed above $60,000, pushing the digital coin further toward its all-time high as traders speculated U.S. regulators would clear the first bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund.

BLUE EYED PEOPLE RELATED TO COMMON ANCESTOR: Kathleen’s Irish heritage links her to a large population of blue-eyed people, so she is interested in the findings of a study released by the University of Copenhagen proving that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor. Scientists have tracked down a genetic mutation which took place 6,000-10,000 years ago and is the cause of the eye color of all blue-eyed humans alive on the planet today.

THE “NEW” FACEBOOK: As listeners know, Kathleen holds distain for Mark Zuckerberg and his perceived lack of care around monitoring the content of Facebook, and is appalled when reading an article announcing that Facebook is rebranding and changing its company name as soon as November 2021, according to The Verge. Apparently, the social media giant will have a new name that will reflect its focus on creating a metaverse.

PHIL COLLINS’ ALAMO OBSESSION: Kathleen laughs as she reads an article about drummer Phil Collins’ obsession with the Alamo. Collins donated his trove of Alamo-related artifacts to Texas in 2014 with the stipulation that the state open a museum at the landmark to house them by 2021. With the museum currently finalizing its curating of the exhibits, there is debate on whether the museum “should be focused on celebrating the small group of leaders who played key roles or reflect a broader, more complicated tale,” referring to the Tejanos, Native Americans, and Black indentured and enslaved people that are rarely noted in the history of the Alamo.

VIKINGS DISCOVERED AMERICA: Kathleen reads some breaking historical news confirming that Vikings had settled in a remote corner of northern Newfoundland by AD 1021, establishing for the first time a precise date for the earliest European habitation in the Americas — exactly 1,000 years ago. In A.D. 993, a storm on the sun released an enormous pulse of radiation that was absorbed and stored by trees all over the Earth. Now, that solar event has proved a critical tool in pinpointing an exact year the Vikings were present in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S ULTIMATE WORLD CRUISE: Kathleen prefers other types of vacations to those on cruise ships, and is amused at the response to Royal Caribbean’s announcement that their new Serenade of the Seas will sail around the world in 80 days, and passengers can book a 274 night cruise that will visit more than 150 destinations. The ship will embark on what the line is calling the "longest and most comprehensive" world cruise scheduled to depart in 2023.

MARYLAND ZEBRAS: Kathleen reads an article advising that 5 zebras escaped from a private farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on August 31st, 2021. 3 of the 5 animals are still loose, and local authorities and zoo experts have weighed in their opinions on how to go about catching the creatures.

SPEEDING UP PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL: Kathleen is a massive St. Louis Cardinals fan, and agrees that the game would be MUCH more exciting if changes were made to speed up how the game is played. She’s excited to read a recent article announcing that MLB is using the Atlantic League as a test league for changes that could potentially speed up the play of game and add more drama. Stay tuned, baseball fans ☺

106-Year-Old Credits Beer With Longevity: Kathleen is thrilled reading an article from Pennsylvania where a 106-year-old woman credits a Yuengling Lager a day with her longevity. The brewer heard about her endorsement before a Philadelphia Eagles game and send Margaret Dilullo a truckload of the beer as a thank you for her decades of support.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching the HBO documentary “The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin.,” on HBO Max, and “Succession” on HBO.

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Kathleen opens the show drinking an Outboard Cream Ale from the Milwaukee Brewing Company, discussing her recent shows at the Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee and The Chicago Theatre.

“GOOD BAD FOOD”: In her quest for new and delicious not-so-nutritious junk food AND in continuing her search for the best Ranch, Kathleen samples Hostess ScaryCakes in honor of Halloween, which she likes since they are just a festive chocolate cupcake. She then tastes Spooky Jr. Mints, which have black and orange mint flavoring but taste the same as the regular version, and Tessamae’s Cilantro Lime Ranch, which she would only recommend to those Termites who don’t want actual Ranch dressing. Kathleen gives a shoutout to Collectivo Coffee’s Blue Healer blend, and to her lifelong love of Miracle Whip over mayonnaise.

UPDATE ON KATHLEEN’S QUEEN’S COURT: Kathleen provides an update on the Court, reporting that Queen Dolly has recorded a duet of “Does She Love You,” with Reba. Queen Cher is suing Sonny Bono’s widow over royalties for Sonny & Cher songs including “I Got You Babe.”

UPDATES: Kathleen provides updates on the Missouri Cannibal, Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon” sells for $25.4M, the Elizabeth Holmes trial continues to unveil the fraudulent nature of the Theranos technology in court.

HALLOWEEN BRATWURST: Kathleen reports on a Madison WI butcher who east have created “Spook-toberfest” brats, which are cooked in local beer and dotted with candy corn. Kathleen is heading to Green Bay this weekend and is on the hunt for the festive brats.

ALLIGATOR GAR CAUGHT: Kathleen reads an article from Kansas, where a fisherman has recently caught a 4.5 foot, 39.5-pound Alligator Gar. The catch is perplexing to local wildlife officials, since this horrifyingly ugly species of Gar are not native to Kansas.

TENNESSEE TOWN FOR SALE: Kathleen reads a listing for a 7-acre Tennessee town that has hit the market for $725,000. According to the realtor tasked with selling the property, Water Valley has tremendous potential and is likened to the town mentioned the Schitt's Creek television series.

MORE SNAKE NEWS: Kathleen reads an article detailing where a California woman found more than 90 rattlesnakes under her home, and another article where a Mississippi woman found a blond rattlesnake with rare pigmentation.

ST LOUIS vs THE NFL: Kathleen reviews the current status of a lawsuit filed by her hometown of St. Louis against the NFL after the league allowed the Rams to move to Los Angeles. STL officials are seeking financial damages, and NFL lawyers are trying to get the Jan 2022 trial moved out of St. Louis.

THE BIRTH OF HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH: Kathleen shares the story of how Hidden Valley Ranch was born through the work of a retired plumbing contractor and his wife. The Henson’s purchased a 120-acre ranch in Santa Barbara, CA known then as Sweetwater Ranch, changing the name to Hidden Valley Ranch and creating a “California steak sauce” that is now commonly known as Ranch dressing.

WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK: Kathleen recommends watching “Succession” on HBO, and “Bad Sport” on Netflix.

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