Episode 215: A Taco Bell Wedding, Ice Fishing, & Japan Offers Hangover Leave

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Minnow Bite Pilsner from Urban Growler Brewing Company in St. Paul. She reviews her weekend in Davenport IA and Mystic Lake MN, ice fishing on Prior Lake, and drinking Bloody Mary’s and snits. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (17:20): Kathleen shares news that Stevie Nicks was reportedly generous with her time at the FireAid benefit concert, Dolly Parton just dropped a new pancake syrup, and Jelly Roll’s bar officially opens in Nashville. TASTING MENU (1:20): Kathleen samples Story City Locker Beef Jerky, Earl’s Minnesota Cheese Puffs, Earl’s Minnesota Popcorn Supreme, and Cry Baby Craig’s Bawlin’ Sauce. UPDATES (26:43): Kathleen shares updates on Fyre Festival 2, Starbucks CEO announces immediate cuts to the menu, and Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction. FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:13): Kathleen shares articles on the announcement of Loretta Lynn’s upcoming Broadway musical, Elon Musk requested Federal workers to justify their work in email, Delta Airlines offers Toronto crash victims $30K in compensation, Buc’ee’s is opening its first Virginia location ahead of schedule, we learn how a new Catholic Pope is selected, Hooters is on the brink of bankruptcy, Japanese firm TrustRing offers hangover leave, USPS honors Betty White with a Forever stamp, Chick-Fil-A is dethroned as the US’s top fast-food chain, Taco Bell in Vegas rolls out a wedding package. FEEL GOOD VIBES: A crew of Canadian service dogs watch a live musical as part of their training, and an Iowa water buffalo becomes a cult celebrity. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (44:04): Kathleen recommends watching Scamanda on Hulu, and The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.