The Solo Sessions: A Live Interview with TrestlesThis special one-on-one interview featured Trestles, a "four-piece rock 'n roll band from Santa Cruz." Their frontman performed a stripped-down, solo set, showcasing the band's energetic live presence.During the interview, he talked about the band's musical influences, including The Kinks and early '60s surf and British Invasion rock. He also shared stories of how the band members—Sophia Wall, Jackson Jones, and Melinda Clark—all came together from

Two Cat Kitchen travels to the Saunderstown Weaving School in Saunderstown, RI for this exciting episode! We talk with Norma Smayda, founder of the school, about its origins and history and some of the programs they offer. The library at the Weaving School has more than 2300 books in its collection as well as many other items and is a significant resource for weavers and scholars. We check in with Betty Rozum, a librarian who has been working with Norma to catalogue the collection and m...

“Some people might say CATS is a ripoff of A Chorus Line. I don’t want to go that far but it’s remarkably similar. I think it’s sort of a doppelganger of A Chorus Line.” In this episode, host Mike Abrams welcomes David Armstrong, a fellow Broadway Podcast Network host and author of the newly published book Broadway Nation. They delve into the rich history of Broadway musicals, highlighting the significant influences and connections, including how the iconic musical CATS ties into this history

"Ours is set in a community garden and we thought this would be a really good setting that I’ve not seen done before where it focuses on how gardens can fade and then regrow and rebirth." Join host Mike Abrams as he welcomes the cast and creative team of the Westerville Civic Theatre's production of CATS. Director Michael Ruehrmund, Assistant Musical Director Michael Neary, and Jellylorum Meghan Noonan share their journey in bringing this unique rendition to life, set in a community garden with a

Host Janna Sailor interviews Polish Canadian composer, writer, and performer Piotr Grella-Mojeko!Playlist: Roger Admiral, piano - composizione-monoproiezione (1983)Tatiana Warszynski, violin - Kristall TraumAleksandra Panasik, oboe - Del Brocco for 1-6 different instruments (2009)Electronics - WOW! (Is My Cat a Rock ‘n’ Roller) (1990)Laurent Estoppeyl, alto saxophone - Time is a River without Banks (1996)For melodic instruments and piano (1983/88) - zapada zmrok (Giacinto Scelsi in memoriam)

“I said I cannot wait to still be doing CATS with you in 30 years time because of course Grizabella’s brilliant. I can probably play it now for a good 30 to 40 years.” Dive into an engaging episode with Lucy May Barker who is currently dazzling audiences as Grizabella on the CATS international tour. Lucy shares her early love for the musical, recounting her first experience seeing CATS in London at the age of eight. The discussion delves into the complexities of Grizabella's character, theories

Cozmic Cat on the Virtual Sessions presented by The DJ Sessions 7/22/25Who is Cozmic Cat? Cozmic Cat is a Canadian House/electronic music DJ and Producer based in Toronto and  known for dynamic, fun and high energy performances as well as unique and diverse artist partnerships.  With a seasoned professional attitude and undeniable star quality, Cozmic Cat's sounds are rooted in electronica House fused with everything musical from funk club sounds to disco, latin, pop, soul and tech... all with an

After a short recap of SDCC 2025, Henry welcomes Elliot & Harry White to the show. They're the artistic Directors for Foster Cat Productions and they talk about their new musical, It's A Bird...It's A Plane...It's Superman!  For this week's Book Club selection, Shannon Gilligan drops by for a visit. Shannon is the CEO & publisher of Chooseco, as well as a long-time writer for Choose Your Own Adventure.

Listeners, it’s been a lively 24 hours in music, with blockbuster performances, major new releases, and candid industry revelations drawing attention across genres. San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival has taken center stage, energizing Golden Gate Park with its 17th annual celebration, featuring Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, and Hozier as headliners. According to ABC News, the event is hosting 140 multi-genre artists across eight stages, making it one of the largest showcases of musical diversity

Jason Chapin was a producer on the documentary film “Harry Chapin: When In Doubt, Do Something” which told the story of his father’s musical career and humanitarian work. And he is a producer of the soon-to-be-released “Cat’s in the Cradle 50th Anniversary Celebration” - it’s a film about the Harry Chapin’s #1 hit song that continues to impact countless lives around the world on so many levels. Jason was four when his mom Sandra married singer/songwriter Harry Chapin in 1968. He’s currently

“We have 16 different Grizabellas for this production.” In this episode of The Wrong Cat Died podcast, Mike Abrams welcomes Naomi Naughton, a former swing in the original Broadway production of CATS (1992) who is now directing a summer production at the Shawnee Playhouse. Naomi shares her journey from first seeing CATS as a teenager, through auditioning and performing on Broadway, to her current role as a director. She discusses the challenges and joys of directing, including working with 16

Welcome to season 3 of the Two Cat Kitchen and we start things off with a bang! We have special musical guests Alpaca Lunch with some great old-time tunes and fascinating insights into the music and life in general. In lieu of a recipe this month we feature culinary excerpts from an interview that was part of the Gathering the Stories of Appalachian Foodways oral history project. Katie Bills, a senior at Berea College, interviewed Mrs. Mildred McFadden about her experiences in the kitchen. Th...

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. "Normally Grizabella does not start the show. We meet her about 20 minutes into it. I do think it’s really neat we see her right away." This episode features Sara Sheperd who plays Grizabella in this production. Sarah shares her journey with the musical, her thoughts on Grizabella, and the unique aspects of this

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. "At our Ball, Old Deuteronomy selects me as the homecoming queen and then I select my king. So I select Alonzo." This episode features Brianna Abruzzo who plays Victoria in this production. Brianna shares her unique journey into the musical, from her first introduction to CATS through her brother's fascination with the

Welcome people of the WORLD (and more specifically, Saint Louis) Welcome to the debut episode of The Scene Talks podcast. Come hang with us and our very special guest, Daemon! We talk new music, tell some stories, and express our appreciation for cat videos. Join us for a truly enjoyable and fun conversation in this first ever edition of The Scene Talks! Welcome to the party. Enjoy the show.

Interview with Lucy Maunder [Mary Poppins, Chicago] who stars as Jellylorum and Mark Vincent [Life Is Beautiful, A Tribute to Mario Lanza] who stars as Old Deuteronomy in the 40th anniversary Australian tour of CATS. Hear how the three words given describing their character shaped the way they approached playing their cat, antedotes related to the musical and how Sydney audiences are responding to meeting Old Deuteronomy during the intermission. Now playing at the Theatre Royal Sydney ahead of a

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. This bonus episode is with the "Coaster Kittens" who are the teen ensemble in the 2025 Fulton Theatre production of CATS. Hear each of them share their character's backstory and discuss all of the fun parts of being part of this production. Featuring: Elliott Evans, Trenton Breneman, Kendra Alexander, Conner Moodie,

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. "I know that Grizz has left and Jelly has two litters and is currently pregnant with her third." This episode features Katie Sina who plays Jellylorum in this production. Katie shares her journey with the musical, from her first encounter with CATS on Broadway to her current role. They discuss her history in musical

Send us a text T-bone Walker didn't invent the electric guitar but was the first to popularize the instrument while playing the blues. In this two-part series, we'll look at the role Texas played in the proliferation of the electric guitar, from its humble beginnings to now. This episode focusses on the life and music of legendary Texas Bluesman T-bone Walker and how his early use of the electric guitar and innovative style inspired just about everyone who came after, from B.B. King and John ...

Throughout the summer, we are working with the Fulton Theatre to bring you a series of episodes with the cast and creative team from their new amusement park production of CATS. " I'm having so much fun. It's silly. It's great. And I love the fact that he turned it into a Shakespearian moment." This episode features James Patterson who plays Bustopher Jones & Gus in this production. Hear James share his extensive history with the show, his experiences playing multiple roles, and the unique