Episode 243: Waiting For The Rapture, A Secret Picasso, & Ireland’s First Taco Bell

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Busch Light “For the Farmers” light beer. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NEWS (13:51): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is throwing the official release party of TS12 in major movie theatres , TASTING MENU (6:21): Kathleen samples Whip City Jerky , Doritos “Collisions” Pizza + Cool Ranch chips, and Girl Scout Thin Mint Pop Tarts . UPDATES (21:35): Kathleen shares updates on the financial impact of Cracker Barrel’s rebrand , Bed Bath & Beyond completes the purchase of Kirkland’s Home brand, Hawaiians unite to purchase Molokai , and the launch of Meta’s AI glasses fails . HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (34:45): Kathleen reveals that the wreck of the F.J. King “ghost schooner” has been discovered in Lake Michigan . FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:15): Kathleen shares articles on Sammy Hagar’s 2026 Vegas residency , Ireland is getting its first Taco Bell , Mama Mia III is scheduled to begin filming in 2026 , Frida’s painting “El Sueno ” is heading to auction, Steak ‘n Shake starts a feud with Cracker Barrel , a Picasso unseen for 80 years is heading to auction , Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford turns 100 years old , Panda Express founders are now co-owners of the Portland Trail Blazers , a Frida Kahlo portrait could set a record at Sotheby’s , Baltimore is named the most romantic city in the US , and Celebrity Cruises is launching river ships in 2027. SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:12:35): Kathleen reads about Joan of Arc, martyr, saint, and military leader . WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (17:55): Kathleen recommends watching “ The Girlfriend ” on Prime Video, and “ No One Saw A Thing ” on Prime Video. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:07:15): Kathleen shares that China pays people $32K per year to hug and play with baby pandas .