Madigan’s Pubcast

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Mexico’s Commando Chihuahua, Gay Warlocks & the Irish Origins of Halloween

#5 trending · Stand-Up

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Holy Cannoli Heritage Stout from Penguin City Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & March

Oct 14
2 h 09 min

Debating Daylight Savings Time, Ancient Roman Cults, & the Death of Pickleball

#38 trending · Stand-Up

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Ocean Course American Pale Ale from Low Tide Brewing Company in St. John’s Island. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her

Oct 7
2 h 08 min

Furries In Flight, Deadliest Roller Coaster & Grandma Fortnite Sets a Record

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staghorn Octoberfest seasonal beer from New Glarus Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats &

Oct 1
2 h 07 min

Dolly’s Secret Album, a Rare Spotted Cat, & the Best Dressed Pope

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Double Broken Heels Hazy IPA from New Trail Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Tarrytown ,NY and Hershey, PA.

Sep 23
1 h 51 min

Episode 289: The Alamo’s Haunted Hotel Bar, Letters From Nuns & Toasting Dolly Parton International Airport

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Austin Lager from Twisted X Brewing Company in Dripping Springs, TX. She reviews her weekend in San Antonio and Austin,

Sep 16
2 h 12 min

Episode 288: Surviving the Iowa Basics Test, Stolen PBR, & Fantasy Football Season Begins

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a 417 Lager from Springfield Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her Labor Day weekend at Lake of the Ozarks h

Sep 9
1 h 59 min

Episode 287: Celebrating Queen Dolly, A Year of Yes & the Mystery of Tiny Jesus

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Church Parking Lot Local Lager from Harding House Brewing Company in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Fl

Sep 3
2 h 16 min

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. T

Aug 26
1 h 45 min

Episode 285: Celebrating Black Cats, Lizzie Borden’s Playground Rhyme & The Summer of Jimothy

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light Lime, which she feels is a perfect summer beer. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marc

Aug 19
1 h 41 min

Episode 284: New England Vibes, Gordie Howe’s Bridge & the Lifestyle Queen vs the Fake Duchess

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Staycation Land Brilliant Lager from Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, ME. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “F

Aug 13
1 h 35 min

Episode 283: Legislating Pet Raccoons, a Superhero Octopus & LA’s New False Prophet?

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Lush IPA from Fremont Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.

Aug 5
1 h 35 min

Episode 282: Grocery Store Matchmaking, Drunk Kangaroos & ASU’s New Influencer Degree

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddle Battle West Coast Pilsner from Nickel Brook Brewing Company in Burlington, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara

Jul 29
1 h 30 min

Episode 281: World Cup Corruption, a Homicidal Elephant & Yellowstone’s Animals Punch Back

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sunset List Golden Ale from Dogfish Head Brewing Company. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

Jul 22
1 h 34 min

Episode 280: Country Roads, Vamos, & Our World Cup Party With HollyBobby

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Nashville Hot Chicken Bloody Mary and a Mich Ultra in honor of the World Cup. She reviews her trip to Atlanta with her b

Jul 15
1 h 44 min

Episode 279: World Cup's Witch Doctor, Fairy Armadillos & 4th of July’s Most Magical Mushrooms

Kathleen opens the show drinking a Salty Golfer Pineapple Blonde ale from Grand Strand Brewing Company in Myrtle Beach, SC. She reviews her weekend in Knoxville with 2 so

Jul 1
1 h 24 min

Episode 278: Bass Pro’s Golf Mecca, Backup Godparents & World Cup’s Ranch Dressing Frenzy

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bluegill Light Lager from 4 By 4 Brewing Company in Springfield, MO. She reviews her week golfing at Bass Pro Shop found

Jun 24
1 h 36 min

Episode 277: Catholic Bling Wars, Driverless Big Rigs & World Cup’s Most Fun Fan Bases

INTRO(00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a St. Louis Zoo Bier Light Lager from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company in St. Louis. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her

Jun 10
1 h 29 min

Episode 276: The Dry Generation, New Orleans is Sinking, & Dolly Takes On Buc-ee’s

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Preds Beer from Jackelope Brewing Company in Nashville. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

Jun 3
1 h 34 min

Episode 275: JAWS On the Water, Irish Grudges, & the Best Hangover Cure in the World

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Park American Blonde Ale from Tennessee Brew Works. She reviews her Memorial Day weekend in rainy Nashville, paint

May 27
1 h 57 min

Episode 274: Memorial Day Snacks, FIFA's Inaugural Halftime Show, & Pizza Hut’s Big Red Cups Return

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Por Osos Vodka Bloody Mary and a Busch Light beer chaser. She reviews her weekend jumping on Bert Kreischer’s show at La

May 20
1 h 48 min

Chart trend

Position in the Stand-Up chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#4#7JulAugSepOct

all-time peak

days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Madigan’s Pubcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 21, 2026).

#159 ▼ 24 Comedy US

#5 ▲ 1 Stand-Up US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Poor Kathleen, everywhere she goes there are total strangers who think of her as their bestie thanks to the podcast. It sounds like she deals with that aspect well. Cheers, termites! (IYKYK) We enjoyed her stand up show twice in Durham pre Covid, so the Pubcast was a welcome distraction that just stuck. She’s that smart, funny person you are always glad to see walk in the door because you know you won’t be bored! Highly recommend to everyone who loves looking at the news with a positive perspective. Strongly recommended for Catholics, and absolutely required if you attended Catholic School. ***if you are caring for or have cared for aging parents, it’s free therapy. That’s just a bonus.

BARNSOUR · Sep 2026

I watched the most recent Amazon comedy special and decided that Kathleen is now my favorite comic. Now, I get to hear her thoughts on things every week. For example, there is almost no beer that isn’t welcome in her life. She especially likes weird ones that have fun cans. We also learn things every week because we’re not staying dumb. For example, I learned that there are ways that professional gamblers place their bets so they don’t end up with broken kneecaps in an alley somewhere. Add it to your favorites. You won’t regret it.

terri 914 · Jul 2026

Love the casual, silly banter. Though I do differ with Kathleen’s Target feelings. I like that the youngster workers smile and wish you a nice day. I even had a chat about favorite Siete Potato Chip flavors with a young Target clerk - Sour Crema and Onion is fabulous. In this era, it’s refreshing to have the ‘children’ engage customers with a kind greeting. Keep up the silliness. It is appreciated!

BGDem · Jun 2026

When Covid first hit, they didn’t let people in crowded, live theaters, so thankfully I wandered into Madigan’s Pubcast. Love the “life on the road” stories, the current event stuff that’s so heavy, but Madigan comes outta left field and gives us a break. She just a damned funny comedian! Never goes preachy, and always heads for fun, bizarre topics. Laughing and smiling are good for you. Listen to this one!

RespectisGood · Oct 2024

I love Kathleen Madigan but I cannot take the woman with the atrocious cackle. Her laugh is so off putting, loud, and cringey, it distracts from enjoying the podcast. I really tried to muddle through but had to unsubscribe to calm my nerves.

KarmaNJ · Aug 2026

Kathleen is awesome and righteously hilarious in a way that feels like home. But the loud girl off-microphone in the background letting off her constant, annoying laugh ruins the show. That girl makes me stop listening every time I try. Nearly impossible to listen with headphones because of her volume. It's to the point that it interrupts the flow of discussion. Pleeeeease get rid of her.

brrrnanners · Jul 2024

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