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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 “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:22): Kathleen samples Dill Pickle Slim Jims, US Soccer Baked Cheez-Its, and Hearst Ranch Peppered Beef Jerky.    QUEEN NEWS (11:28): Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks donated $3M to USC's School of Medicine to honor her longtime ENT specialist, Taylor Swift attends the Toy Story 5 premier, and Missouri cuts $4M in funding for Dolly's Imagination Library.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (17:07): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (32:44): Kathleen shares updates on Punch the Monkey's new living conditions, and Canadian grizzly “The Boss” escapes his tracking device.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:44): Kathleen reads about trail cameras catching wild jaguar cubs for the first time in decades, and a 6-year-old Norwegian boy finds a Viking sword on a school field trip.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:49): Kathleen recommends watching “Dutton Ranch” on Paramount+.   SPORTS NEWS (58:07): Kathleen reports on the Chicago Bears potential move to Indiana, FIFA has released a strict list of items allowed in stadiums,  Mexico is the most expensive team to see at World Cup according to average ticket price, the Dallas Stars and Mavericks are leaving downtown Dallas, and 2,300 football “thugs” have been banned from World Cup by the UK.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:01:14): Kathleen shares articles on an Everest guide who survives 6 days eating ice, 3 Argentinian cyclists bike for 9 months to reach Kansas City's World Cup games, Waymo issues a formal apology to the city of Charlotte, the Nashville Zoo takes on a proposed big data center, Target is testing an “elevated shopping experience,” plans are underway for a cruise ship that carries 80,000 people, and the list of states where you're most likely to be killed by lightning is published.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:16:19): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hay un guía turístico” or “is there a tour guide” in English.   SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:25:18): Kathleen reads about St. Arnulf of Metz, the patron saint of beer makers and bakers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:48): Kathleen shares a story of the rediscovery of the Ili Pika, a tiny mountain-dwelling mammal in northwestern China. 

We're doing react content now: What did we think of the 2026 Van Mag Awards? Who was snubbed? Who deserved the w's? Find out in this Battle Royale with Cheese exclusive by pressing play on this podcast. And! We go grab bag mode and share some thoughts about the lovely tasting menu and drinks at Gary's and talk about some favourite eats from recent trips to Mexico City and New York City. And! There were a few more food and non-food-related topics. Enjoy, and thanks for listening.Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and tell friends about the show! Follow us and say hi on Instagram.

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.”   TASTING MENU (3:37): Kathleen samples Pringles Limited Edition Hawaiian BBQ Chips, Red Star Platinum Dill Pickle Cashews, and Doritos “Late Night” Loaded Taco chips.    QUEEN NEWS (18:26): Kathleen shares that Cher teased a new project on Twitter, Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel opening is delayed but her Tennessee Travel Stop is opening at the end of June, and Taylor Swift has a new song being released on Toy Story 5.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (22:14): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (35:04): Kathleen shares updates on Washington DC's new Sphere, a Kentucky man rejected $8M from a company wanting to buy his family land for a data center, and the first missing scientist is found dead a year after vanishing.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:09): Kathleen reads about 72-million-year-old dinosaur eggs found in a time capsule.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:29:55): Kathleen recommends watching “Dutton Ranch” on Paramount+.   SPORTS NEWS (53:14): Kathleen reports on the 2026 NBA Finals tickets setting historical pricing records, and the US Open Tennis ticket release opens to record prices and demand.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:46): Kathleen shares articles on Paris's Musee d'Orsay opening a gallery dedicated to unclaimed works stolen by Nazis, Gen Z'ers are preferring low or no-alcohol drinks, the Pope adopts the 6-7 craze, France bans nicotine pouches, Liza Minelli's 80th birthday bash will take place at Carnegie Hall, a 39-year-old conductor has become the first female music director of the San Francisco symphony, and Dutch scientists reach out to help New Orleans levees from failing.    TOURON NEWS (1:00:36): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that the new owner of Epstein Island is having issues with social media influencers attempting to enter the property.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:23:30): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “este es un hotel precioso” or “this is a beautiful hotel” in English.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:31:47): Kathleen reads about Saint Lidwena, patron saint of figure skaters and chronic pain.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:25:10): Kathleen shares that sloths are no longer endangered, and a cat named Creme Puff lived 38 years on a diet of bacon and coffee. 

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, painting and making her Grandma Madigan's Pasta Salad for a party with friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (7:57): Kathleen samples Lay's World Cup French Onion Soup chips, Dill Pickle Hidden Valley Ranch Snack Mix, and Super Stuffed Strawberry Blast Pop-Tarts.    QUEEN NEWS (12:44): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift attended the Knick's vs Cavs game with fiancé Travis Kelce and NBA coach Steve Kerr snuck her song lyrics as Easter eggs throughout press conferences for an entire season, and Stevie Nicks celebrated her 78th birthday.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (17:32): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:29:20): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la playa or “where is the beach” in English.    UPDATES (45:00): Kathleen shares updates on Congressman Pocan's drive to release beagles from the Ridgelan Farm breeding center, Mount Everest sherpas have set new records in 2026, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary maintains that Utah's big data center will create 10,000 jobs.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (6:29): Kathleen recommends watching “Feud” on Hulu, and “The Crash” on Netflix.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:06:16 ): Kathleen reads about rare Andean Mountain cats being captured on a trail camera.   TOURON NEWS (1:08:49): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that a tourist stole the skull of the Saint Zdislava from the a Czech church, and a Texas man is arrested after intentionally driving his Cybertruck into a lake to test “wade mode.”    SPORTS NEWS (55:38): Kathleen reports on the outcry in Dallas as World Cup art replaces a beloved whale mural, and UFC Freedom 250 begins construction on the White House lawn.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:18:52): Kathleen shares articles on Jaws being shown on the water on Martha's Vineyard this summer, mosquitoes have invaded Iceland for the first time in history, China has loaned 2 giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, studies have confirmed the world's best hangover cure, TSA is launching their new “Straight To The Gate” program in Boston, Google announces a $15B data center in mid-Missouri, and London cab drivers put “the Knowledge” test against driverless car programming, a new study shows that Christopher Columbus was actually Spanish, an Irish councilman proves how deep Irish grudges can run, China is hiring “white monkeys” to make businesses appear more global, Sizzler is making a comeback, and Primm Valley Casino Resorts are closing in Nevada.    SAINT OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads about Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of Armenia, tanners, book binders leatherworkers, and shoemakers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:50:37): Kathleen reads about a grandmother who rolled at a CRAPS table for 4 hours and 18 minutes consecutively at The Borgata in Atlantic City.

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.  

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Peace, Love & Hoppiness West Coast Pale Ale from Big Dog's Brewing Company in Las Vegas. She reviews her weekend in Vegas, playing golf and gambling at The Venetian with her friend Ron White and seeing No Doubt live at the Sphere with HollyBobby.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:28): Kathleen samples Hearst Ranch Beef Jerky, Hadley Fruit Orchards Hot Cheese Puffs, and Lay's Limited Edition Argentinian-Style Steak Chimichurri Chips.    QUEEN NEWS (12:12): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift is helping Artists make millions in the Spotify stock sale, Post Malone cancels a few more shows, and Dolly Parton's Dollywood is dethroned from its top spot by Tripadvisor.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (24:44): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:37:14): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “dónde está el baño” or “where is the bathroom” in English.    UPDATES (36:53): Kathleen shares updates on advanced bookings for World Cup hotels, and Delta Airlines is eliminating free snacks on flights under 350 miles.   SPORTS NEWS (52:26): Kathleen reports on the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews making a notable first, and foreign soccer fans appear to be ditching the 2026 World Cup.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (45:52): Kathleen reads about the swamp-dwelling “fishing cats” with webbed feet recently spotted on a trail cam in Southeast Asia.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (59:34): Kathleen shares articles on American's best City Park in 2026, Walmart Target & Costco are eliminating self-checkout lanes, a study proves that Big Data Centers are becoming an increasingly high drain on national energy, Stanley Tools ceases operations after 180 years, Ted Turner dies at age 87, Spanish nuns help save rare giant rabbit population, Utah fights hyperscale data center plans, and a federal investigation has been opened regarding missing scientists.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:34:22): Kathleen reads about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, patron saint of the environment, ecology, and Canada.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:35:44): Kathleen shares a story about the “7-Eleven Baby.”   

Fan favourite from the very first series of Off Menu, Phil Wang returns to the Dream Restaurant for a Tasting Menu booking. We hope he likes buttery cabbage. Phil Wang is on tour with his new show ‘Uh Oh'. For dates and tickets go to philwang.co.uk Follow Phil on Instagram @wangpix Watch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 14 May.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Ben Williams and Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Peach State Lite Lager from Peach State Brewing in Athens, GA. She reviews her week in Augusta, watching the Monday practice round of the Masters tournament.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:02): Kathleen samples Ritz Toasted Buffalo chips, Skippy + Girl Scouts mashup PB Bites, and Limited Edition Nashville Hot Cheddar Lance crackers.    QUEEN NEWS (8:29): Kathleen shares an update on Taylor Swift's wedding location.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (35:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “a qué hora cierra la cocina?” or “what time does the kitchen close” in English.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (16:12): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (39:22): Kathleen recommends watching “Trust Me: The False Prophet” on Netflix.    UPDATES (37:44) : Kathleen shares updates on Lindsey Buckingham's stalker, Britney Spears checks into rehab, Waymo's Nashville launch encounters many issues, Prince Harry is being sued by his own charity,    SPORTS NEWS (50:42): Kathleen reviews the 2026 Masters Tournament influencer culture, and Tom Watson calls for a lifetime ban on PGA players who left to join LIV golf.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:10:36): Kathleen shares articles on Philly's reaction to Uber Eats delivery robots, Billy Idol makes an appearance at Coachella and Coachella is taken over by influencers, Lynyrd Skynyrd announces a new tour, Marriott swaps their 35-year relationship with Pepsi for Coca Cola, and Detroit offers new residents financial incentives to relocate there.   SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:27:25): Kathleen reads about Saint Vincent of Saragossa, the patron saint of vintners.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:23:36): Kathleen shares a story about the world's oldest gorilla celebrating her birthday in the Berlin zoo. 

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a No Jacket Required Czech Style Pilsner from Savannah River Brewing Company in Augusta, GA. She reviews her weekend in Philadelphia and Augusta, GA for the Masters.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:44): Kathleen samples Prawn Tayto's, Masters Potato Chips, and the new Masters Candy Bar.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:16:28): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “el bar sirve comida?” which translates to “does the bar serve food.”   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (22:15): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   QUEEN NEWS (16:00: Kathleen shares updates on Stevie Nicks' reported new “Ghost Record,” and Dolly Parton has a mic-drop quote for the director of Steel Magnolias.    UPDATES (31:29 : Kathleen shares updates on Britain's Chief Mouser Larry the Cat, Tucson's Sheriff Nanos is under fire again, more info is uncovered about Banksy's personal life,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:13:33): Kathleen shares articles on Lindsey Buckingham's recent attack by a stalker, Celine Dion announces a Paris residency, Jessica Lange teases the next season of American Horror Story, Texas announces plans to utilize air taxis, Prince World is opening at the Mall of America, the Canadian Mint is releasing a glow-in-the-dark coin, some Mount Everest guilds are accused of poisoning climbers and collecting insurance money, demand for exorcisms is on the rise, and Chicago implements a new tourism fee.    SPORTS NEWS (45:55): Kathleen reviews words and phrases that broadcasters are forbidden to say on the official Masters golf broadcasts, the Utah Mammoth NHL team unveil their new Zammoth zamboni, and the NFL announces that you'll need TEN different subscriptions to watch all of the 2026 NFL season.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (42:135): Kathleen reads about a 2,500 year-old golden helmet recovered in Romania after it was stolen last year in a heist in the Netherlands, and Alexander the Great's long-lost city has been located.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:37:41): Kathleen shares a story about a Netherlands supermarket chain offering chat checkouts where people can spend extra time talking to cashiers to help reduce loneliness. 

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Savannah Banana “Banana Beer” from Service Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend doing shows in LA, watching MLB Opening Day at her favorite LA bar and hanging out with HollyBobby in Anaheim.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:04): Kathleen samples Trader Joe's Chile Lime Pork Rinds, South Bend Chocolate Company Irish Cream Crunch, and Goldfish Spicy Dill Pickle Crisps.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (11:15): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la barra” which translates to “where is the bar.”   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (15:20): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   QUEEN NEWS (40:20): Kathleen shares updates on Martha Stewart's boyfriend criteria, Stevie Nicks has not acknowledged Lindsey Buckingham's reunion rumors, Cher is rumored to portray Lilyth in Season 13 of American Horror Story,    UPDATES (46:05) : Kathleen shares updates that Peachy the flamingo is back at the Flamingo Las Vegas wildlife habitat, Prince harry hopes for “family time” with King Charles while in the UK this summer, and Punch the monkey has paired with an older girlfriend.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:00:32): Kathleen shares articles on squirrels becoming addicted to vape pens, the Los Angeles Angels have promoted a woman to be their next President, United Airlines is considering a “twilight bag drop” program and introducing a “relaxed row” seating program, Tiger Woods breaks his silence after his latest DUI arrest, Alberta's legendary “Boss” bear has officially been spotted out of hibernation in Banff, the NBA approves exploration of expansion in Seattle and Vegas, 2 Las Vegas hotels are offering all-inclusive pricing, and a Charlie Daniels hologram concert will headline the July 4th celebration in Fort Campbell.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (54:56): Kathleen reads about a rare and ancient megalodon shark tooth found by a teen in ocean off of the Florida Keys.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “The Madison” on Paramount+.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:17:00): Kathleen shares the history of Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of Comedians.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:21:36): Kathleen shares a story about 7 dogs who escaped a Chinese slaughter house and returned home, and a Dutch Café introduces a “Brownies & Downies” work program for people with Down's Syndrome.     

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Art Car IPA from Saint Arnold Brewery in Houston. She reviews her weekend in Houston and Fort Worth, hanging out with her bff Ron White and seeing the longhorn cattle drive at the Fort Worth Stockyards.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:40): Kathleen samples Snack Day Ketchup Wavy Cut chips, Bacon Grilled Cheese Lay's, and Beefy Honey Mustard Meat Chips.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (10:32): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “tienes alcohol,” which translates to “do you have alcohol?”   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (22:16): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (46:01) : Kathleen shares updates that Punch the monkey has a girlfriend, Nancy Guthrie's family makes another plea, and Target launches another new customer incentive program.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (59:14): Kathleen shares articles on a hospital squatter in Tallahassee, Amy Madigan wins her first Oscar, Billy Idol announces a new residency in Vegas, Spain is recruiting 10,000 volunteers to gamble every day for 4 years, giant lizards invade South Florida, Uber expands women-only ride options across the US, Hidden Valley is hiring Ranchbassadors to pair Ranch dressing on food in Europe, a North Carolina man is ordered to pay $8M after pleading guilty in a streaming fraud case, Chili's calls out Ruth's Chris on their dress code, and a town in Northern Italy has a local tradition called the Tonca where a local politician who made the year's dumbest decision is placed in a cage and dunked in the river.       HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (53:12): Kathleen reads about a pilot who believes that he has discovered Amelia Earhart's plane using Google Earth.     WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (8:30): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:27:30): Kathleen shares Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, patron saint of cats.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:21:56): Kathleen shares a story about the opening of North America's largest wildlife overpass, designed to help wildlife cross I-25 safely.  

#124Josh, Mike, and Matt sit down with Arjav Ezekiel, co-owner of Birdies and James Beard Award-winning beverage director, for a candid conversation about tipping, labor, and the future of restaurant models. Drawing from his time at Union Square Hospitality Group and his experience building Birdies, Arjav unpacks the intent behind Danny Meyer's Hospitality Included movement and why it ultimately failed. The group debates whether tipping is fundamentally broken, the role of legislation versus operators in fixing it, and how economics—not just philosophy—determines what actually works in restaurants.The conversation then shifts to solutions, with Arjav sharing how Birdies was built from first principles to solve for labor while maintaining high-level hospitality. By blending counter service with fine dining elements, rethinking team structure, and redistributing tips, the restaurant has created a more sustainable model. The episode closes with a broader reflection on innovation in hospitality, the importance of mentorship and the dining room, and why restaurants may become one of the last meaningful spaces for human connection in an increasingly digital world.Links and resources

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI. She reviews her weekend in Vegas with her bff Ron White, playing golf and gambling with friends.     TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Cheeto's Sweet Southern Heat Flavor Swap rods, and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Queso Crackers.    COURT NEWS (20:33): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart's restaurant “The Bedford” opening at Foxwoods Casino, Dolly Parton attends the opening of Dollywood, “Swifties” is now listed as an official word in the Dictionary thanks to the Taylor Swift movement, and Cher's son gets married.    UPDATES (23:33) : Kathleen shares updates on the sheriff in the Nancy Guthrie case, and Meghan Markle charges $2,700 for her 3-day retreat in Australia.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:58): Kathleen shares articles on the doomsday fish washing up on Mexican beaches, there have been 8 bigfoot sightings in 4 days in Ohio, Southwest is dropping service to Dulles and O'Hare airports, Dollar Tree is attempting to upgrade their client base, giant pandas are no longer extinct, 2 men face charges after breaking a woolly mammoth tusk in Branson, a judge issues a stern warning for a tourist accused of stealing a flamingo in Vegas, a 30-foot Doomsday fish found in Texas, Target is making 4 big changes to engage customers, McDonald's Canada launches breakfast poutine, and Bigfoot sightings are on the rise in Ohio.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (35:05): Kathleen reads about the discovery of artist Banksy's true identity, and Scottish wild cats have been discovered again in the Highlands.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:17:24): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:26): Kathleen shares Sister Mary Jo's uplifting Instagram posts, and reads about St. Brigit of Kildare – patron saint of dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, and newborns.     FEEL GOOD STORY (1:27:05): Kathleen shares a story about hidden detail on a mysterious 500-year-old imprint of Virgin Mary in Mexico City.   

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Flash Cat Imperial IPA from Creature Comforts Brewing Company in Athens, GA. She reviews her weekend in Huntsville, AL and Atlanta, eating breakfast at an iconic Waffle House and hanging out with Weather Channel pals backstage.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:42): Kathleen samples Paul Thomas Chocolate, Chinook Seedery Jalapeno Ranch Sunflower Seeds, and Cheetos Baked Not Fried Crunchy Cheese Snacks.    COURT NEWS (22:00): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart's new ambassadorship with Kohler and Dolly pledges to be at the opening day of Dollywood's 2026 season.   HOLLYBOBBY (28:36): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.    UPDATES (42:50) : Kathleen shares updates on the new Louve Director, Southwest Airlines bans seat switching, the first sporting event to be held at The Sphere is announced, Sarah Ferguson has been spotted in a wellness retreat,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (17:58): Kathleen shares articles on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the cartel names El Mencho's replacement, a Waymo robotaxi blocks EMS responding to a mass shooting, inside the villa where El Mencho spent his final days, Metallica announces a Vegas Sphere residency, a tour guide is arrested for drawing on a 4,000 year old pyramid, a martini is found in an elementary student's lunchbox, the worst drivers by state are listed,Uber Air is launching in the Emirates, and the Fairmont in Dubai combats unfair tourist reviews after they are hit by missiles.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:03:59): Kathleen reads about a confirmed jaguarundi sighting in Texas.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:25:04): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Death By Lightening” on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:29:09): Kathleen reads about Julian of Norwich.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:21): Kathleen shares a story about Indiana and Michigan allowing people to pay parking tickets by donating cat and dog food to local shelters. 

Kurt Oleson is the Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of Custom Channels, a Denver-based company delivering fully licensed, human-curated music solutions for hotels and restaurants. A classically trained pianist turned music technologist, he helped build early music-recommendation algorithms before joining his company. Susan and Kurt talk about licensing landmines and algorithmic ethics. What You'll Learn: • Why playing Spotify in your restaurant could cost you $10,000 per song  • How performance and composition licenses protect artists • How following "passion-adjacent opportunities" can shape an unexpected career  • The upside and ethical gray areas of algorithm-driven music discovery  • Why human-curated playlists still outperform AI in hospitality settings  • How tempo, energy, and traffic patterns should shape your daily music flow  • How many songs you actually need to avoid repetition  • Why commoditizing music undermines its impact on your brand  *** Our Top Three Takeaways Music isn't background noise—it's a business tool. When aligned with traffic patterns, brand identity, and desired guest behavior, audio can increase dwell time, improve turnover, and even become a profit center. Playing unlicensed music is a massive legal and financial risk. One audit could mean fines of up to $10,000 per song, making proper licensing non-negotiable for hospitality operators. Human-curated music is still a competitive advantage. AI can assist with scheduling and context triggers, but brand-aligned, emotionally intelligent curation drives better guest experiences. Kurt Oleson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtoleson1/ Custom Channels https://www.custom-channels.com/ Cayuga Hospitality Consultants https://cayugahospitality.com/ Hive Marketing https://www.hive-marketing.com/ ***Ad Giveaway*** Enter here! https://www.topfloorpodcast.com/win

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Blue Canoe American Pale Ale from Springfield Brewing Company.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:34): Kathleen samples Old Vienna of St. Louis Sour Cream & Onion chips, Guinness Pub Style Cheese Pretzel Pieces, and Cheeto's Crunched Extra Crunchy Extra Crunchy Margherita Pizza chips.    COURT NEWS (20:55): Kathleen shares news about Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart closing out their Ambassador of Joy roles in the Milan Olympics, while Taylor Swift secures Global Artist of the Year for fourth consecutive year and congratulates US Olympic skier Breezy Johnson on her engagement.    UPDATES (33:08) : Kathleen shares updates on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest while Fergie closes 6 businesses in 3 days amidst the Epstein scandal, Louvre officials say fraud is “inevitable” at large museums, Pima County sheriff Nanos is accused of mishandling the Nancy Guthrie case, and the Music City Loop is approved for Nashville.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:13): Kathleen shares articles on mayhem in Mexico after El Mencho is assassinated, activists hanging Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest photo on a wall in the Louvre, the

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Scorpion Dust IPA from Fuzzbot Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Tucson and Scottsdale, golfing and searching for javelinas.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:05): Kathleen samples Doritos Simply NKD chips and M&M's Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll candy.    COURT NEWS (33:14): Kathleen shares news about Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart reunite at the Milan Olympics, and Taylor Swift celebrates Olympic skier Breezy Johnson's engagement.    UPDATES (34:22) : Kathleen shares updates on Mt. Everest banning amateurs from base camp, Juliette Lewis flies RetrieveAir, French police uncover a massive Louvre ticket fraud scheme, the Chief Mouser of 10 Downing Street turns 15, the “Wizard of Oz” at Sphere in Vegas is rolling out an enhanced version late 2026, and Britney Spears sells her music catalog.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (57:44): Kathleen shares articles on the leak of the Tennessee Titans new logo, Gene Simmons says rap doesn't below in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Route 66 is turning 100 years old, schools are removing analog clocks, Spike the Chihuahua is now the oldest dog in the world, Wendy's is closing 300 more locations, the Seattle Seahawks are for sale, and a St. Louis puppy is crowned MVP at the 2026 Puppy Bowl.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (54:55): Kathleen reads about a megalodon shark tooth discovered off the coast of North Carolina, and a “fire tiger” is captured on a trail cam in Thailand.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:15:51): Kathleen recommends watching the 2026 Milan Winter Olympic coverage on NBC and Peacock.   SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:22:42): Kathleen reads about St. Xavier, patron saint of Catholic missions.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:17:40): Kathleen shares a story about a French cat named Filou who traveled 250 km over five months to return home from Spain. 

We're rolling out a Tasting Menu once again, and this time Off Menu fan favourite, Taskmaster star, superstar stand-up and podcaster Fern Brady gets given a surprise menu. Fern Brady has launched a new podcast ‘Ignore That Feeling' with Alison Spittle. Listen to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ignorethatfeelingpodcast Follow Fern on Instagram @fernfrombathgate and TikTok @fernbradyofficialWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 19 Feb.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Bad Birdie Juicy Golden Ale from Four Peaks Brewing Company. She reviews her Super Bowl weekend in Nashville cooking chili and watching the game with friends.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:51): Kathleen samples Goldfish Hot Buffalo Seasoned Pretzels, Hormel Dill Pickle Pepperoni, and Kettle Brand “Special Sauce” chips.    COURT NEWS (28:30): Kathleen shares news involving Chappell Roan's response to critics of her Grammy outfit, Martha Stewart is making cookies for Team USA in the Olympic Village, and Snoop Dogg is crushing it financially on his NBC Olympic coverage.    UPDATES (45:26) : Kathleen shares updates on Waymo's tech support location, and the Alcatraz Coyote is heading back to the mainland,.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (52:36): Kathleen shares articles on the 2026 Vegas Sphere lineup, Target has a disturbing new staff policy, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations, a study relates drinking beer to increased brain intelligence, Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy, Starbucks launches new international menu items, Twisted Sister's Dee Snider is retiring, and a mystery buyer purchases a ranch 4x the size of NYC in Wyoming.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (59:35): Kathleen reads about a gray wolf found in LA County for the first time in 100 years.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:18:16): Kathleen recommends watching the 2026 Milan Winter Olympic coverage on NBC and Peacock, and “Victoria” on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:20): Kathleen reads about St. James the Apostle, patron saint of pilgrims, vets, pharmacists and people with arthritis.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:25): Kathleen shares a story about the history of cats in the White House.   

Join Kitchen Chat host Margaret McSweeney as she steps into a sanctuary of bespoke British elegance in the heart of London's most prestigious neighborhood: The Peninsula London in Belgravia. On this week's special London Tour '25 episode with a Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, Margaret explores the perfect synergy between architectural grandeur and culinary artistry at The Peninsula London. Superbly situated alongside Hyde Park Corner and Wellington Arch, the hotel masterfully blends classic British design with the Peninsula's signature Asian grace. Margaret has a fascinating and delightful conversation with Executive Chef Saravanan Palanipandichamy, exploring how he and his world-class team translate the hotel's philosophy of impeccable, cross-cultural service onto the plate and home to the two-Michelin-starred Brooklands by Claude Bosi. Delicious highlights include: Margaret's Afternoon Tea in The Lobby with May Wong and Claire Myers-Lamptey, founder of Great British Tea Party. The Beef Wellington Experience in The Lobby, which brought back special memories for Margaret. Dinner at Canton Blue, which is the top Cantonese restaurant in London. Dinner at Brooklands by Claude Bosi, the two Michelin starred rooftop restaurant on the 8th floor of The Peninsula London. The Tasting Menu is outstanding. It was an honor to meet Chef Claude Bosi at Brooklands. The Peninsula London is indeed a delicious destination. Savor the Day! ✅ Be sure and visit KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes. Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9 Webtalkradio: Webtalkradio.com   This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: www.Expertsandauthors.tv 

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Little Wing Pilsner from Horse Thief Hollow Brewing Co. in Chicago. She reviews her weekend in Chicago and announces that her new cooking series “Kat's Kitchen” is available on her YouTube channel.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:12): Kathleen samples jerky from Chicago's Paulina Market, Russell Stover Dubai Chocolate, and Wally's Jalapeno Mustard.    COURT NEWS (9:14): Kathleen shares news involving Cher's Lifetime Achievement Grammy award, Post Malone pays tribute to Ozzy Ozborne, and Jelly Roll wins Contemporary Country Album of the Year at the Grammy's.    UPDATES (26:43) : Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle's jam jars overtaking Netflix HQ, Sundance moves from Park City to Boulder CO, a Waymo crashes into parked cars in LA, and the new US TikTok deal has an impact on users.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:27): Kathleen shares articles on vacant Canadian malls being converted into senior housing, NFL quarterback Sam Darnold's grandfather was Dick Hammer (the original Marlboro Man), Southwest Airlines' first week of assigned seating is a disaster, Bill Belichick is snubbed as a 1st ballot Hall of Famer, a coyote swims to Alcatraz, and elephant tosses a tourist in Thailand, the New York Yankees have signed 13-year-old Albert Mejias, Missouri's “Elvis Judge” resigns, and Netflix's founder is opening Utah's most exclusive private ski resort.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (40:04): Kathleen reads about a rare marten being captured on a trail cam, and Egypt's lost “Golden City” resurfaces after 3,400 years.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:25): Kathleen recommends watching the Waste Management Open PGA tournament, and “Victoria” on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:09:45): Kathleen reads about St. Christopher, patron saint of bachelors, transportation, traveling, storms, epilepsy, gardeners, holy death, and toothaches.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:01:28): Kathleen shares a story about President Lincoln's cats. 

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a L'il Smack IPA from Chandeleur Island Brewing Company. She reviews her show in Chattanooga and the chaos that resulted in Nashville from Winter Storm Fern.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (8:02): Kathleen samples French's Creamy Dill Pickle Mustard, Tostito's Mexican Street Corn chips, and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Ranch Crackers.    COURT NEWS (22:49): Kathleen shares news involving Martha Stewart's personal snowplow and her new Connecticut restaurant “The Bedford,” and Chappell Roan accepts the Harmonizer Award from Nancy Wilson.    UPDATES (40:55) : Kathleen shares updates on the evasive St. Louis monkeys, Maine's lobster lady Virginia Oliver passes at 105 years, and Canadian drug kingpin fugitive Ryan Wedding is arrested in Mexico.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (56:15): Kathleen shares articles on the definition of a frost quake, a few Vegas resorts are taking the Canadian dollar at par to lure back visitors, Alex Honnold free climbs Taipei 101, the

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Bluewing Berry Wheat Ale from Flyway Brewing Company in Little Rock, AR. She reviews her weekend in Hot Springs, AR hanging with race horses and eating the best pizza she's ever had in her life.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:39): Kathleen samples Mikey V's Ranch Flavored Fried Garlic and Frank's Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears.   COURT NEWS (22:27): Kathleen shares news involving Dolly's 80th birthday, Martha Stewart launches a skin care line, Taylor Swift is the youngest inductee into the Songwriter's HOF, and Stevie Nicks adds to her 2026 Tour schedule.    UPDATES (32:44): Kathleen shares updates on Australia's new social media ban, Michael Jackson's Bubbles the Chimp is thriving in Florida,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (45:39): Kathleen shares articles on the 10 rising restaurant chains that will take over in 2026, Oklahoma City Zoo's newly born langur, there's a mystery buyer who purchased a Wyoming ranch 4x the size of NYC, thousands of fans celebrate the life of Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, Colorado moves forward with a plan to reintroduce wolverines into the wild, and Gen Z replaces problematic women referred to as “Karen” with “Jessica.”   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:35): Kathleen reads about an uncontacted South American tribe in the Amazon, and rare images of Europe's “ghost cat' are captured in the Doupov Mountains, Doomsday fish encountered in Monterey Bay.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:44): Kathleen recommends watching “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:16): Kathleen reads about St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland and golfers.   

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Iron City Light Lager from Pittsburgh Brewing Company. She has just returned from NYC, doing podcasts with friends Mark Normand and Sam Morril and meeting up with comedian pals at her favorite Irish pub in NYC.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (16:31): Kathleen shares news of Taylor Swift's accidental inventory issues involving her favorite Sancerre, and Snoop Dogg is prepping for his Winter Olympic Ambassador role in Italy.    TASTING MENU (1:16): Kathleen samples Chick-Fil-A Sauce Flavored Waffle Chips, Hello Kitty Chocolate Puffs, and Majestic Picklery Hot Sauce Kosher Baby Dills.    UPDATES (24:25): Kathleen shares updates on another near-fatality involving a Waymo, the Louvre hikes fares for non-European tourists, the Meta Quest series future looks bleak,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (36:55): Kathleen shares articles on the four monkeys on the loose in north St. Louis, Mary J. Blige announces a Las Vegas residency, a Florida man has a new defense strategy for a DUI arrest, the world's oldest living cat turns 26 years old, Malibu residents are outraged after Australian billionaire brothers buy 16 burned out lots, Sprinkles cupcake shops close all stores, the world's oldest living land animal turns 191, Delta Airlines' employees are getting $1.3B in profit sharing, a major change is coming to a decades-old TSA rule, LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke becomes the largest private landowner in the US, and the world's first slotharium is opening in Orlando.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (32:28): Kathleen reads about the Baltinglass Hill fort cluster recently discovered in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland, and a giant green anaconda species has been found in the Amazon.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (20 ish): Kathleen recommends watching “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:08:46): Kathleen reads about St. Bede the Venerable, patron saint of scholars.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:06:34): Kathleen shares a story about a cat lost during Hurricane Helene who returns home after missing for 443 days. 

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a 412 American Lager from the Springfield Brewing Company. She reviews her holiday season with family, fishing on Christmas Day in the Ozarks and day drinking with her cousins in Nashville for New Years.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (26:04): Kathleen shares news of Taylor Swift's “The End of An Era” docuseries success, Snoop Dogg performed a successful Christmas Day halftime show, and Post Malone performed outside of Posty's Bar in Nashville on New Year's Eve in Nashville.    TASTING MENU (5:01): Kathleen samples Wonder Cream Filled Chocolate Cupcakes, Dill Pickle Flavored Wonderful Pistachios, and Tasty Nate's Beef Tallow Game Day BBQ Fried Chips.    UPDATES (46:21): Kathleen shares updates on Meghan Markle's latest publicity issue, Take Back Power hits the Ritz Carlton in London, and the Louvre installs security bars.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (54:44): Kathleen shares articles on the New York Times Top 5 Comedy Special to watch during the 2025 holidays, the possible serial killer in Houston has been active, Italy isn't ready to host the Olympics, Southwest Airlines experiences financial issues despite ending its free bag policy, Bonnaroo 2026 and Stagecoach 2026 headliners are announced, the Kansas City Chiefs are moving to Kansas, Michigan is cracking down on ticket bots, and Nostradamus and Baba Vanga's 2026 predictions are revealed.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (54:05): Kathleen reads about an extremely rare flat-headed wild cat caught on camera in Thailand.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (43:45): Kathleen recommends watching “Members Only: Palm Beach” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:26:02): Kathleen shares a story about a king penguin named Lala who became a local celebrity in Japan. 

The College Football Playoff quarterfinals are here. Alex, Richard, and guest host Rodger Sherman dive into all of these games: * Miami-Ohio State at the Cotton Bowl* Oregon-Texas Tech at the Orange Bowl* Alabama-Indiana at the Rose Bowl* Ole Miss-Georgia at the Sugar Bowl * Illinois State-Montana State in the FCS title game * UW-River Falls-North Central in the Stagg Bowl Plus: Does the NFL need to reconsider its playoff format to exclude teams from the NFC South and AFC North? Producer: Anthony VitoWant much more? Become a paid subscriberSubscribers get weekly bonus episodes, usually more than one during the season and postseason, as well as the chance to ask questions and engage more deeply with the hosts. We'd love to have you.Thanks to our partners and subscribers* 20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD* Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd* Shop Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/* Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Holiday Ale from Abita Brewing Company, and a Peppermint White Chocolate Egg Nog from Evan Williams.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (19:15): Kathleen shares news announcing that Snoop Dogg is performing at the Lions vs Vikings Christmas Day game, Jelly Roll was pardoned for all past crimes by the governor of TN, and Cher performed holiday tracks on Saturday Night Live.    TASTING MENU (5:15): Kathleen samples White Cheddar Veggie Puffs, Burt's Guinness Chili potato chips, and Madigan Family Midwest Rye Dip.    UPDATES (29:15): Kathleen shares updates on the continued issues with Waymo, the Louve strike has been postponed, and the Fyre Festival founder cons again.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (37:25): Kathleen shares articles on McDonald's first automated restaurant in TX, the Rolling Stones have cancelled their 2026 Tour, singer Rowan Hart has been discovered to be AI-generated, the world's first Harry Potter-themed hotel is opening in Germany, a paralyzed man receives a brain implant and asks for a beer, Pope Leo blesses rave attendees, and there are some creepy origins in popular Christmas traditions.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (21:36): Kathleen reads about a rare Fischer caught on a trail cam in Cleveland.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (25:15): Kathleen recommends watching “The Abandons” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:12:52): Kathleen shares a story about Shadow, a cat lost for 5 months in the Canadian wilderness who finds his way home. 

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hazy Holiday IPA from Silver Bluff Brewing Company in Brunswick, GA. She reviews her weekend in Ponte Vedra and then LA and Vegas, discussing Fantasy Football at Good Morning Footballand seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Vegas.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (25:50): Kathleen shares news announcing thatChappell Roan becomes a global brand ambassador for MAC cosmetics, Cher is set to marry her 39-year-old boyfriend, and Taylor Swift gifted millions of dollars in bonuses to her ERAs Tour crew.     TASTING MENU (2:38): Kathleen samples a Madigan Family Midwest Cheeseball, Reese's Holiday Caramel Cups, and Hadley Orchards Gourmet Dill Cheese Puffs.   UPDATES (32:14): Kathleen shares updates on the search for MH370, Zuckerberg is moving on from the metaverse, Australian children just lost access to social media, the Louvre has even more security issues, Andrew and Fergie are finally being evicted, a Waymo encounters a standoff with police, and Faberge's Winter Egg fetches millions at auction.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:04:36): Kathleen sharesarticles on Prada purchasing Versace, a cruise ship passenger dies after being served 33 drinks, the Super Bowl pregame performers are announced, air travelers without a REAL ID will pay a fee in 2026, iHeartRadio bans AI music and hosts,protesters vandalize the Crown Jewels, Norway has unveiled a Northern Lights train, and BINGO returns to Vegas.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:02:26): Kathleen reads about a lost Renaissance painting found in a garage in the UK.   SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:30:40): Kathleen reads about St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors, merchants, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, toymakers, unmarried people, and students.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (30:40): Kathleen recommends watching the Wizard of Oz on HBO Max.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:23:56): Kathleen shares a story aboutIceland's Yule Cat, and Sweden rolls out edible road salt to save birds.  

The College Football Playoff arrives. Alex and Richard preview the four first-round games, zeroing in on some interesting dynamics to watch and then making picks. (There's even a Group of Five upset call in here.) Then, a tour through this week's other bowl games and some major playoff games in FCS and Divisions II and III. Producer: Anthony Vito. This episode is free, but lots of our shows are just for paid subscribers.You can get a lot more of our shows by becoming a paid subscriber. Subscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks. Also, thanks to our partners:Shop at HomefieldThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres for a great weekend in NYC: www.nokiantyres.com/szdModelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Richard and Alex start this episode with a discussion of this week's mostly one-sided war of words between Notre Dame and the ACC after the Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff. Then, Rodger Sherman joins for a much longer talk about the infamous CFB calendar, which has been under particular fire in light of Lane Kiffin's messy exit from Ole Miss. Finally, a truncated Tasting Menu of this weekend, featuring Army-Navy, the Celebration Bowl, and some highlights from the FCS, DII, and DIII playoffs. Timestamps: * 0:00: Notre Dame vs. the ACC* 17:55: The college football calendar* 1:10:07: The Week 16 Tasting MenuProduced by Anthony Vito. Let us know your own calendar ideas! This episode is free, but lots of our shows are just for paid subscribers.You can get a lot more of our shows by becoming a paid subscriber. Subscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks. Also, thanks to our partners:Shop at HomefieldThanks to Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking an ArrowRed Lager from KC Bier Company. She reviews her Thanksgiving weekend, debating DraftKings bets and whether cornbread or white bread stuffing is the best side for a holiday dinner.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (20:12): Kathleen shares news announcing that Cher is negotiating her documentary story to Netflix, Martha Stewart is replacing Sydney Sweeney as American Eagle's brand ambassador, and Jelly Roll had Thanksgiving dinner with Nashville inmates.   TASTING MENU (7:25): Kathleen samples Utz Braided Twists, Lesser Evil Crunchy Cheezmos, and Dusseldorf Mustard.    UPDATES (33:20): Kathleen shares updates on the rebel Austrian nuns, the Nashville Boring Company tunnel has crew issues, Starbucks' CEO has been listed amongst the worst in 2025, and the Louvre is raising its admission rates to non-European visitors.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:04:12): Kathleen shares articles on the Campbell's Soup executive controversy, Faberge's Winter Egg is headed to auction, Carmel CA has banned pickleball, an AI-generated song is topping the Christian charts, Basquait painting makes $48M at auction, Frida Kahlo's family home opens to the public in Mexico, Australia bans social media for citizens under 16, and a Titanic passenger's pocket watch sells for millions.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (55:20): Kathleen reads about the discovery of the remains of a mega-shark on a beach in Australia.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:27:14): Kathleen reads about St. Rosalia, patron saint of Palermo.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:26): Kathleen recommends watching holiday movie “Christmas at the Catnip Café” on the Hallmark Channel.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:24:28): Kathleen shares a story about the “Cat Bus” of Fannin County.  

Championship Weekend! Alex and Richard break down the FBS conference title games, with notes on a few lower-level playoff games as well. Starting with Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State and going through Ohio State-Indiana, they cover the most interesting angles for each championship game. Then, in THE MAIN COURSE presented by Modelo, it's time to discuss the possibility of five-loss Duke winning the ACC and creating an unprecedented playoff bracket. Producer: Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!Shop at HomefieldThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

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

Richard Johnson and Alex Kirshner guide you through the coming Rivalry Week in college football, going through dozens of games with 1) playoff stakes, 2) conference championship stakes, and 3) none of those stakes at all, because many of these week's games don't need them to be fascinating. Among the many, many games that we discuss on this episode: * The Egg Bowl: “Distractions” shouldn't matter here. Right? * Georgia vs. Georgia Tech: Why we're not discounting the Yellow Jackets, despite their defense falling off a cliff lately * Texas A&M at Texas: At least half of this podcast thinks the Longhorns are about to pull the upset at home. Why? * Miami at Pitt: A bad matchup for the Panthers, but could Carson Beck gift them a chance at an upset? * Clemson at South Carolina: Which fanbase would be more despondent? * Kentucky at Louisville: Have the trajectories here flipped? * WKU at Jacksonville State: Will the Gamecocks prove harder for WKU's defense to stop than LSU's offense was? * Vanderbilt at Tennessee: Why are we a little nervous about the Dores?* The Iron Bowl: Again, why does at least half of this podcast think the home team is going to pull the upset? * And finally, in THE MAIN COURSE presented by Modelo, we've got Bill Landis of “Bill and Doug on Ohio State Football” in the house. Bill gets us up to speed on this Ohio State season and talks about the Buckeyes' path to ending their four-year drought against Michigan. And much, much more. Producer: Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!Shop Black Friday a week early at Homefield, using the code HOMEFIELD30 at checkout. Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Buddy Sprinkles Saves The Day IPA from Kent Falls Brewing Company, and reviews her weekend in Upstate New York.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (15:11): Kathleen shares news announcing that Cher will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live Dec 20th, Jelly Roll leaves Australia, and Post Malone will headline the Halftime show at the Dallas Cowboy's Thanksgiving Day game.    TASTING MENU (4:55): Kathleen samples O'Donnell's Hot Honey Fusion Chips, Mi Nina Jalapeno Agave Chips, and Parlor City Jalapeno Apple Hot Sauce.    UPDATES (21:51): Kathleen shares updates on Cowboys co-owner Charlotte Jones supporting Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl Halftime performer, Sarah Ferguson suffers a new blow, and the Chernobyl Blue Dogs mystery is solved.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (29:14): Kathleen reveals that an endangered New Sea Angler bird has been spotted off the Sonoma coast.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (30:40): Kathleen shares articles on the “6 7” Gen Alpha slang, Jack White is headlining the halftime show at the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game, Country Music has its first AI generated hit, Target's new 10-4 employee policy rolls out, the last-ever penny was minted in Philadelphia, Pope Leo shares his 4 favorite movies, Starbucks announces more holiday merch, there's been a credible Bigfoot sighting in Pennsylvania, and the quietest room on earth is revealed.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:16:22): Kathleen reads about St. Padre Pio, patron saint of adolescents, stress relief, and civil defense volunteers.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:46): Kathleen recommends watching “It's All Her Fault” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:12:15): Kathleen shares a story about France becoming the first country to force supermarkets to give unsold food to the needy.   

To join our championship Saturday watch party with Nokian Tyres at Mason Jar in NYC on December 6, please RSVP at this page. Entry is free!Steven Godfrey, Richard Johnson, and Alex Kirshner discuss the penultimate week of the 2025 regular season. This week has very few premium FBS matchups but does have arguably the most important Harvard-Yale game ever, a critical edition of the Brawl of the Wild, and plenty of College Football Playoff stakes even as most of the SEC takes off for SoCon Saturday:* Florida State–NC State, a real “does Dave Doeren go quietly?” referendum with QB run issues lurking for FSU* Hawaii–UNLV, in which the nation's most reliable kicker and a fun receiver group try to push the Rainbow Warriors to a special season* Missouri-Oklahoma, a great matchup of Ahmad Hardy against the Oklahoma front. Will Beau Pribula play? (It seems unlikely but possible.)* A big FCS interlude: Harvard and Yale play for a playoff berth as the Ivy League enters a new era, while the Brawl of the Wild decides the Big Sky* James Franklin's Virginia Tech debut weekend: an unusually early coaching transition that could reshape VT's portal and staff hiring timeline* Pitt–Georgia Tech, an ACC semifinal of sorts that doesn't feel like one* Kansas State–Utah, the latest check on whether anyone can stay within 24 points of the Utes either way* BYU–Cincinnati, a Nippert Stadium night game and classic Dad Water Home Dog of the Week opportunity for the Bearcats, even off two losses* Arizona State–Colorado, where Kenny Dillingham keeps grinding out competitive football despite missing his best playmakers. (Note: We recorded this before reports started flying about Sam Leavitt possibly entering the transfer portal)* Cal–Stanford, a classic ACC test* USC-Oregon: THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo. ESPN's West Coast CFB reporter extraordinaire Paolo Uggetti has covered both of these teams in person frequently. He stops by to tell us how much he's believing in Lincoln Riley, how Dante Moore is different from other bucket-getting Oregon QBs of the recent past, and what he thinks will happen in Eugene.And many more! This episode is produced by Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks!Oh look, here's a new episode with Godfrey, Richard, and Alex going deep into 1) the Lane Kiffin situation, 2) Virginia Tech's James Franklin hire, 3) Maryland and Wisconsin experimenting with a new kind of non-firing, and 4) Florida State.Shop Black Friday a week early at https://www.homefieldapparel.comThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres. RSVP for our CFB watch party on December 6 at Mason Jar in NYC here. (Entry is free!)Modelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sad Panda Coffee Stout from Horse & Dragon Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Denver, attending Thursday Night Football and hanging out with comedian friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:12): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll had issues at the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, and Chappell Roan inducted Cyndi Lauper into the Rock Hall,    TASTING MENU (2:12): Kathleen samples Trader Joe's Garlic Butter Irish Chips, Lay's Cajun Kettle Chips, and Spicy Dill Pickle Chips.    UPDATES (22:10): Kathleen shares updates on more security issues at The Louvre, Meghan Markle is returning to acting, and a report discloses that Prince Andrew brought prostitutes to Windsor while the Queen was in residence.     HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (27:14): Kathleen reveals that the 137-carat Florentine diamond that hasn't been seen in public since 1919 has been found in a Canadian bank.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (34:25): Kathleen shares articles on a Waymo taxi running over a celebrity cat, Toys R Us is returning in time for Christmas, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon buys rounds for fans in Germany, researchers link personal sleep needs with a genetic mutation,

Richard, Alex, and Rodger Sherman talk through a huge Week 12 in college football, highlighting a few dozen games that should be fun! Among the many topics discussed on this episode: * Texas-Georgia, the real push-comes-to-shove spot for Arch Manning* Iowa-USC, the ultimate test of what Lincoln Riley is building in L.A. * Oklahoma-Alabama, where we think the Sooners have a good shot * UVA-Duke, in which a backup QB stands in the way of Duke mounting a serious playoff push and creating a doomsday scenario for the ACC * Is Miami back in the playoff race now? Might be! Why? Don't know! * Florida-Ole Miss, which the Rebels have to be glad is not in Gainesville* UCLA-Ohio State, which is really just a chance to talk about the legal battle unfolding now between UCLA and the Rose Bowl* Tennessee Tech-Kentucky, in what some are calling the most captivating Week 12 matchup ever between an FCS team and SEC team * Richard's big debut as a CBS Sports sideline reporter for UConn-Air Force* Kennesaw State-Jacksonville State, CUSA game of the year? * Boise State-San Diego State, MWC game of the year? * THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Pitt hosts Notre Dame for the Panthers' biggest home game in many years … unless you're Pat Narduzzi, who does not seem to think the game is that important And much more! Produced by Anthony Vito. Thanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks! Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdModelo: Drink responsibly. Beer imported by Crown Imports, Chicago, IL This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Champagne Velvet Premium Pilsner from Upland Brewing Company. She reviews her quick trip to NYC, debating Fantasy Football strategies with Kelly Clarkson and drinking martinis with friends at the King Cole Bar.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (24:12): Kathleen shares news announcing that Chappell Roan is inducting Cyndi Lauper into the Rock & Roll HOF, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back on speaking terms, and Dolly Parton's Songteller hotel has started taking reservations for 2026.    TASTING MENU (1:22): Kathleen samples Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Chips, Crunchmaster Ranch Rice Crackers, and Cabot Creamery Sharp Cheddar Popcorn.    UPDATES (31:45): Kathleen shares updates on Prince Andrew's removal from Royal life, Meta's Reality Labs posts an astronomical loss, Elon Musk's Boring Company breaks ground in Nashville without government approval, and the expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane is halted.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (45:00): Kathleen reveals that an extremely rare white Iberian lynx has been photographed in Spain.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (46:20): Kathleen shares articles on Billie Eilish telling billionaires to be more philanthropic, Utah's governor signed into law a new controversial coffee bill, the NFL announced that Sting will headline an intimate “Super Bowl LX Studio 60” concert, Barcelona bans Airbnb, Mormon women are getting an upgrade in their sacred undergarments, mysterious blue dogs are spotted roaming near the Chernobyl site, and the former child actor who appeared in JAWS as a boy is named the police chief of the same Martha's Vineyard town where the move was shot.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:11:11): Kathleen reads about Saint Bernadette, patron saint of the sick, the poor, and families.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (19:00): Kathleen recommends watching “The Road” on Paramount +, and “John Wayne Gacy: The Devil In Disguise” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:09:55): Kathleen shares a story about a 105-year old Irish woman who has revealed her secret to long life is staying single, drinking daily, and never giving up on gambling.   

Welcome to Week 11. Alex and Richard preview the most interesting games coming up this weekend and also discuss other big CFB developments: * The initial playoff rankings release * The ESPN-YouTube TV standoff and what people are getting wrong about Disney's motivations * The American race heats up, with UTSA-USF and Tulane-Memphis on tap before we even get to Saturday action * Is this the end of Deion Sanders at Colorado? Good luck guessing * Indiana-Penn State and Ohio State-Purdue won't be close games, but they will be Heisman platform builders for Fernando Mendoza and Julian Sayin* Oregon-Iowa has us very intrigued about the Hawkeyes, though we're split on what's going to happen at Kinnick Stadium * Auburn-Vanderbilt: Be careful, Commodores * Louisville has a major injury problem as it tries to win the ACC* Dabo Swinney faces a crossroads at Clemson * THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: CBS Sports national college football reporter Shehan Jeyarajah stops by to discuss BYU-Texas Tech. Read Shehan's big feature on Tech's roster build. And much, much more. Producer: Anthony Vito Thanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get about twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's decided to become a subscriber over the past few weeks! Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZDThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdThanks to Homefield Apparel: Join them, Godfrey, and Ryan Nanni in Athens next week! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phantom-island-live-in-athens-tickets-1825198310279?aff=oddtdtcreator This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a “Wicked Aunt Tammy” Double IPA from Sea Quake Brewing in Crescent City, CA. She reviews her weekend of shows in Monterey and Santa Rosa, and raves about her experience seeing Stevie Nicks live in Detroit.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (17:35): Kathleen shares news announcing that Stevie Nicks had an unbelievable show in Detroit, and Snoop Dogg is going to commentate the 2026 Winter Olympics.    TASTING MENU (6:54): Kathleen samples Le Chipstier Francais Braised Chicken chips, Safeway Fudge Mint Cookies, and Sonoma Pizza Crisps.    UPDATES (19:34): Kathleen shares updates on the Cracker Barrel logo fiasco, the Louvre jewelry heist, Prince Andrew is being removed from Royal Lodge, Kenny Chesney is extending his residency at the Vegas Sphere, and the mystery of the missing Picasso “Still Life With Guitar” painting is solved.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (41:03): Kathleen reveals that a the image of a rare Bornean clouded leopard has been captured on a trail cam in Indonesia.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (42:52): Kathleen shares articles on the recent NBA betting scandal, Japan's new Prime Minister used to drum in a heavy metal band, the CEO of Target has a new business plan, the CIA has disclosed that details of operation Acoustic Kitty, the new longest flight in the world is over 19 hours, a Virgin Atlantic passenger downs 15 cans of wine and attacks her traveling partner, and the birthplace of Halloween is Ireland.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:17:14): Kathleen reads about St. Kateri Tekawitha, patron saint of ecology.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (18:52): Kathleen recommends watching “Murdaugh: Death In The Family” on Hulu.  FEEL GOOD STORY (1:06:42): Kathleen shares a story about Canada's first-ever whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia.

Alex and Richard preview Week 10 of the college football season, with notes, observations, and predictions spanning lots of games. Just a few include: * Tulane at UTSA: The Green Wave are playoff contenders and their coach is one of the hottest candidates of the cycle. Are they actually good? * UNC at Syracuse: Are the Tar Heels about to experience just a little bit of joy, finally? * Navy at North Texas: Is this just one of those years when Navy has a special QB and thus a special season? Or can UNT put a stop to it? * Penn State at Ohio State: The Nittany Lions aren't a threat this year, but Ohio State has several offensive red flags to sort out * WVU at Houston: That's “Big 12 contender Houston” to you * Florida vs. Georgia: What does a post-Billy Napier Florida offense look like, and why can't Georgia get off the field on third downs? * Texas Tech at Kansas State: Are the Wildcats just good, despite having four losses? We think they're a real challenge for Tech* Mississippi State at Arkansas: Someone's gotta win * Kentucky at Auburn: Someone's gotta lose * USC at Nebraska: Can Matt Rhule finally win a big one? * Cincinnati at Utah: Are the Bearcats physical enough to compete in this one? And is Kyle Whittingham being honest about his QB's medical situation? * For THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Through the Keyhole podcaster and writer Allen Kenney joins us to talk about Oklahoma vs. Tennessee, a true playoff elimination game, as well as the state of the Sooners under Brent Venables and Jim NagyProducer: Anthony VitoThanks to our subscribers and partnersSubscribers get roughly twice as many SZD podcasts during the season. Now, during the coach carousel, is a great time to join. Thanks to everyone who's hopped onboard over the past few weeks! Thanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szdThanks to Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.comThanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

Alex and Richard preview Week 9 of the college football season. Among the many games previewed on this episode are: * Not one but TWO major FCS games: No. 1 NDSU at No. 2 SDSU, plus Montana at Sacramento State in a game that's become narratively dramatic * Kansas State at Kansas: Is this finally the Jayhawks' time? * Ole Miss at Oklahoma: Why are we so worried for Ole Miss? * USF at Memphis: Someone from this game will probably play for the American conference championship. Who? * Auburn at Arkansas: You can sort of feel how this is going to go, right? * BYU at Iowa State: A good chance for another unbeaten to fall * Minnesota at Iowa: Somehow, this has playoff stakes on both sides* Illinois at Washington: Uh, same * Texas at Mississippi State: An appealing Dad Water Home Dog of the Week spot for the Bulldogs against a decaying Longhorn team * Wisconsin at Oregon: A look at the three different genres of “votes of confidence” that embattled head coaches got this week * THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo: Host emeritus Steven Godfrey joins us to talk about Vanderbilt's rise to GameDay-hosting prominence ahead of a major home game against Missouri That is but a sampling of what is on this Tasting Menu. Producer: Anthony Vito.Thank you to our subscribers and partnersThanks to Nokian Tyres: https://www.nokiantyres.com/szd Thanks to Homefield Apparel: https://www.homefieldapparel.com Thanks Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Frills N Flames French Pilsner from 2nd Shift Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in her hometown of St. Louis, with a sold out show and her nieces being thrilled to attend the Tate McRae concert.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (12:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Taylor Swift is releasing The ERAS Tour | The Final Show docuseries on Disney+, and Dolly Parton has clarified her health status via social media.    TASTING MENU (1:26): Kathleen samples Pop Daddy Parmesan Garlic Pretzel Sticks, Lay's Bacon Grilled Cheese Chips, and Waygu Beef British Crisps.    UPDATES (23:34): Kathleen shares updates on the latest Vegas Sphere residency announcement, Bill Belichick says he isn't leaving UNC Football, Meghan Markle invited herself to Paris fashion week.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (47:54): Kathleen reveals that archaeologists in Turkey have found 1,300-yr-old bread bearing the image of Jesus, and the presumed-to-be-extinct Wondiwoi tree kangaroos have been found in Papua, Indonesia.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (47:21): Kathleen shares articles on opinions surrounding Bad Bunny being named as the Super Bowl LX Halftime performer, TiVo confirms that it has stopped making DVR's, the remains of St. Francis of Assisi are set to tour Italy, four US States have banned billboards, Air Canada is offering free booze to win back passengers, Rite Aid files for bankruptcy, female pro pickleball salaries are surpassing those of the WNBA, the St. Louis zoo has a new Komodo dragon, Pan Am is pursuing FAA Certification to fly again, Kansas City is getting its first Buc-ee's, and a teenage hacker was responsible for the famous cyberattacks against Vegas casinos in 2023.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:23:00): Kathleen reads about St. Dennis, the Patron Saint of headaches.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (35:18): Kathleen recommends watching “My Father, The BTK Killer” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:22): Kathleen shares the story of a woman once rejected from being a flight attendant because of the height requirement who goes on to build her own aviation company in South Africa.   

It's another Tasting Menu episode, and this time stand-up, activist and original cheeseboard-picker Jen Brister returns for a hellish menu.Jen Brister is on tour now with ‘Reactive'. For dates and tickets go to jenbrister.co.ukDonate to All Our Relations at allourrelations.co.ukFollow Jen on Instagram and TikTok @jenbristercomedyWatch the video version of this episode on the Off Menu YouTube on Thu 16 Oct.Off Menu is now on YouTube: @offmenupodcastFollow Off Menu on Instagram and TikTok: @offmenuofficial.And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show.Off Menu is a comedy podcast hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster.Produced, recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive.Video production by Megan McCarthy for Plosive.Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Week 8 college football schedule features tests for a handful of coaches who sure look like they need a win to keep their jobs for the long term. In addition to those angsty situations, we've got a few big helmet games and potential conference race deciders in the Sun Belt and Mountain West. A few of the games covered in this episode include: * Louisville at Miami: A possible trap for the Canes, but if they're what we think they are, they'll be fine * Washington at Michigan: Can the Huskies keep scoring with an overmatched offensive line? Maybe! * LSU at Vanderbilt: No reason Vandy can't do this at home * Georgia Tech at Duke: Major ACC championship race implications * Baylor at TCU: Better figure this out, Frogs * UNLV at Boise State: Winner is the best team in the MWC, for now * Ole Miss at Georgia: How worried should you be about Trinidad Chambliss? * Ohio State at Wisconsin: It's getting late for Luke Fickell* Mississippi State at Florida: Ditto for Billy Napier * Missouri at Auburn: Same for Hugh Freeze * Texas Tech at Arizona State: Can anyone in the Big 12 hang with the Red Raiders physically? * USC at Notre Dame: No, you can't just put this game on Netflix* Utah at BYU: If Kyle Whittingham really still has it, the Utes are going to crunch BYU's freshman QB in this game * Old Dominion at James Madison: THE MAIN COURSE, presented by Modelo, featuring Bennett Conlin of JMU Sports NewsAnd many more games discussed within! Producer: Anthony VitoThank you to our subscribers and partnersBecome a paid subscriber today to get a lot more SZD, and check out www.nokiantyres.com/szd and www.homefieldapparel.comAlso, welcome our new partner, Dad Water. Code SZD for 20% off, or just click https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comSUBSCRIBER EPISODE: Richard spent a lot of this week making calls about the North Carolina situation for a CBS Sports report on the situation. In this show, he talks with Alex about how Belichick's tenure got this toxic this quickly:* What he's gotten wrong in his first foray into college football* How the business of Bill and the business of UNC have diverged, repeatedly, and why that will make his eventual exit ugly* Why Belichick will not go quietly into the nightThis episode isn't just about UNC. It's also midseason news roundup full of topics that we wouldn't always get a chance to discuss on the weekly Tasting Menu or Hurry-Up shows. After talking about the Heels, we also get into:* Auburn moving a game against Baylor to Atlanta, which infuriated a lot of people in Auburn: Do the Tigers have the business case they say they have?* There's now a tipline (snitch line, some would say) for NIL rules violations. So I guess enforcement isn't going that well, huh?* A new transfer portal window tweak is pro-coach and anti-player.Producer: Anthony VitoThis episode is for paid subscribersEveryone can hear the first 13 minutes of North Carolina talk, as a free preview. To get the whole episode and many, many more, consider becoming a paid subscriber. We'd love to have you. It costs $10 a month: www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a La Parisienne Blonde Pale Ale from Paris. She reviews her weekend doing shows in Portland and Seattle, and moves on to her birthday vacation in Paris and Amsterdam.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (32:16): Kathleen shares news announcing that Chappell Roan invited Nancy Wilson on stage in NYC to perform Heart's Barracuda, and Dolly postponed her 2025 Vegas Residency to Fall 2026.   TASTING MENU (0:29): Kathleen samples Steakhouse Onion Funyuns, Moonstruck Cinnamon Chocolate, and Miss Hannah's Gourmet Pickles & Ranch Popcorn.    UPDATES (40:15): Kathleen shares updates on the fake TikTok Rapture, the sentencing of the woman to attempted to sell Graceland, and Bill Belichick's girlfriend engages the ACC Chief on the UNC sidelines.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:05:22): Kathleen reveals that the world's first dog-fox hybrid has been discovered in Brazil.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:05:35): Kathleen shares articles on a recent change in Tennessee Deer Hunting season parameters, Houston might have a serial killer, Cyndi Lauper announces her first Vegas residency, hundreds are stranded on Everest, Jaden Smith is the new creative director for Christian Louboutin, and Toys R Us rolls out a relaunch campaign for the holiday season.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:24:09): Kathleen reads about St. Peregrine, the Patron Saint of people with cancer.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (52:19): Kathleen recommends watching “House of Guinness” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:00:11): Kathleen shares that Francine, a cat that lived in a Richmond VA Lowe's store, takes an accidentally trip on a delivery truck and returns home. 

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. 

INTRO (00:23): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Crossroads Cream Ale from Terre Haute Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Indiana, performing shows in Terre Haute and at Caesars Southern Indiana and eating shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo's in Indy.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (16:25): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll met Pope Leo at the Vatican, Tom Brady is causing ripples in the NFL, and Taylor Swift allegedly arrived at the Chiefs vs Eagles game behind bulletproof glass.    TASTING MENU (1:46): Kathleen samples Broad Ripple Chip Co. Sweet & Spicy chips, Monastery Baked Goods Ranch Prayer Pretzels, and Lay's Loaded Nacho chips.    UPDATES (21:12): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster's reinvention of Endless Shrimp, Bill Belichick's girlfriend is denied trademarks, The Wizard of Oz saves the Sphere, Prince Harry kneels to King Charles, and Coachella's 2026 lineup has been released.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (46:20): Kathleen reveals that a tree kangaroo has reappeared in New Guinea after vanishing for 90 years.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS ( ): Kathleen shares articles on a cruise ship passenger who jumped off a ship to avoid a gambling debt, AOL is discontinuing dial-up internet service, Mariah Carey makes a major Christmas announcement, John Daly sets a new PGA record, rare pink dolphins are spotted in Louisiana, Finland is introducing a four-day work week, defiant nuns flee their care home, Celebrity Cruises is launching new river ships in 2027, Amazon rolls out Zoox driverless taxis in Vegas, fireflies are disappearing, and Girl Scouts are releasing a new cookie flavor in 2026.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:20:33): Kathleen reads about St. Anastasia of Sirmium, patron saint of martyrs, weavers, widows and those suffering from poison.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (40:22): Kathleen recommends watching “The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:14:14): Kathleen reads highlights of Michael Jordan's latest free medical clinic opening in North Carolina, and lost cat Charlie ran away from home and traveled 30 miles to get to his favorite pub.