Episode 251: "The Family Thread" Premiers, Thanksgiving Travel Pajamas & the Proven GOAT of Hangover Cures

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking Jesus on a Forklift Imperial stout from Exile Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Des Moines and Kansas City , trying new dive bars and tailgating at the Chiefs game with her family . TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (22:10): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly is rolling out travel stops in Tennessee , Post Malone is gifting Thanksgiving meals to first responders , and Martha Stewart has many new recipes showcasing for the holiday season . TASTING MENU (4:10): Kathleen samples Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips , Iowa Bourbon Pepper Beef Sticks, and Ozark Sweet and Tangy Dill Pickles. UPDATES (28:05): Kathleen shares updates on the failing Cracker Barrel CEO , Bill Belichick is spotted at his girlfriend’s cheer competition , Target hits a new rock bottom , Karen Read eyes a defamation case , FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (46:25): Kathleen shares articles on a Mattress Mack biopic , a tourist braves an E. coli-riddled river to find her phone , the US Secretary of Transportation mocks airport attire , Keith Urban sings “Pink Pony Club” at Trump’s private club , a Frida Kahlo painting smashes sales records , the city of Carmel bans pickleball , Topgolf is sold for $1B , the first Superman comic is the most expensive ever sold , Spotify is sticking with remote work , Sizzler is making a comeback , Sprite is revered as the ultimate hangover cure , airlines no longer need to pay for cancelled and delayed flights , Chili’s rolls out “Wicked” themed margaritas , & gin & tonic is the least harmful alcoholic beverage . SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:16:07): Kathleen reads about St. Arnold of Soissons , the patron saint of beer makers. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (26:40): Kathleen recommends watching “ The Beast In Me ” on Netflix. FEEL GOOD STORY ( ): Kathleen shares a story about a woman who uses her retirement savings to create The Bird’s Nest, a women-only tiny home community in Texas