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 Lake of the Ozarks, hanging out with her nieces and nephew and recovering on the lake all day on Sunday. 

 

TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”

 

TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Lay’s Limited Edition World Cup Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce Chips, Kindling Garlic Parmesan Power Twists, and Ritz Sweet Habanero Toasted Chips. 

 

QUEEN NEWS (7:27): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift’s wedding invitations are being delivered via phone call, and Cher is celebrating her 80th birthday this week. 

 

HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (19:55): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.

 

SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:40:52): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “dónde puedo comprar café” or “where can I buy coffee” in English. 

 

UPDATES (33:42): Kathleen shares updates on Waymo’s recall of almost 4K robotaxis, Alex Murdaugh is granted a retrial, Shakira is acquitted of tax fraud, a record 492 permits have been issued to climb Everest in 2026, a Missouri town fires ½ of its city council over data center deal, 

 

WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (47:54): Kathleen recommends watching “Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhapka Sherpa” on Netflix. 

 

HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:01:42): Kathleen reads about the first wild wolf to enter Sequoia National Park in more than 100 years, and a rare black wild cat was spotted in the Andes mountains. 

 

TOURON NEWS (1:04:22): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that 2 Americans were arrested after climbing into Punch the Monkey’s enclosure in Japan, New Zealand tourists dive headfirst into Rome’s Trevi Fountain, and an arrogant tourist throws rocks at a Hawaiian seal. 

 

SPORTS NEWS (1:12:24): Kathleen reports that FIFA has announced its first World Cup Halftime Show, Tiger Woods is seen for the 1st time stepping off his plane after rehab in Zurich, and Aaron Rodgers returns to the Steelers for his 22nd NFL season. 

 

FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:23:46): Kathleen shares articles on Rome showing the movie “Gladiator” this summer at Circus Maximus, a new hyperdata center is planned for Conway AR, KARS 4 KIDS annoying jingle is banned from being broadcast in California due to its assumed fraudulent distribution, Schlitz beer is ending production after 175 years, Ella Langley cruses at the 2026 ACM Awards, and Pizza Hut is returning to its 80’s retro vibes. 

 

SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:43:20): Kathleen reads about St. Helier of Jersey, patron saint of the British Channel Islands. 

 

FEEL GOOD STORY (1:38:10 ): Kathleen shares a story about Italy becoming the first country to grant paid emergency leave if your pet is sick.