Episode 195: Southern Fried Pickleball, Chinese Panda Dogs, & Taco Bell Gets Nostalgic

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an “All Dogs Go To Heaven” Czech pilsner from Stonecloud Brewing Company in Oklahoma City. She reviews her weekend in Oklahoma City and Dallas, enjoying a Bricktown Water Taxicruise and watching college football with Nature Boy Ric Flair.  COURT NEWS (13:25): Kathleen shares news on Chappell Roan’s political stance, Dolly Parton has a new cookbook, Jelly Roll and Stevie Nicks are appearing on SNL in October, and Tom Brady gives his comments on the Dallas Cowboys’ game.  TASTING MENU (1:35): Kathleen samples Coca-Cola Oreos, Haribo Berry Clouds, and Falconwood Farms Honey.  UPDATES (21:54): Kathleen shares updates on Red Lobster’s emergence from bankruptcy, Baby Reindeer experiences backlash, and Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand American Riveria Orchard faces issues in court.  “HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT” (35:45): Kathleen is amazed to read about the discovery of unknown music by Mozart in a German library, and 4 silver Viking Age bracelets are found n oa Norwegian mountainside.  FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (39:00): Kathleen shares articles on Taco Bell’s Nostalgic Menu, Tupperware files for bankruptcy protection, James Earl Jones sold his voice to AI before his death, Chick-Fil-A releases a pickleball paddle, Kmart closes its final store, Southwest Airlines warns employees of pending changes, cat reality show “Keeping Up With The Kattarshians” soars in popularity, Delta reminds prospective flight attendants to wear “proper” underwear to their interviews, the Portland Airport has emotional support llamas, and China’s Shanwei zoo admits to painting dogs to look like pandas.  WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Kathleen recommends watching “Untold: Hope Solo vs US Soccer” on Netflix, and “The Lost Leonardo” on Amazon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.