Send us a text What would Stacy Whitman, owner of The Curious Cat Bookshop, do differently today if she were starting her bookstore from scratch? She's got a few ideas, mostly about preparation and community. Are you thinking of starting a bookstore or would like some advice on writing, publishing, or the book business? Let us know in the comments. Also, at least 5 cats make appearances in this video, with varying levels of interruption. Stacy is the founder, former publisher, and now editor-...

This week, we’re stepping into the quiet village of St. Mary Mead—where, naturally, a murder has just taken place. We're talking about Murder at the Vicarage, Agatha Christie’s first full length novel to feature the sharp-eyed, quietly brilliant Miss Marple. In this episode, we dig into what makes this book such a good introductory read to one of Christie’s most beloved detectives. We’ll talk red herrings, small-town secrets, and why this seemingly peaceful village is the perfect setting for ...

“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

Russia has been trying to tackle a significant labour shortage by recruiting North Koreans; the BBC has been speaking to some of them. Also in the programme: the American surgeon recycling surgical pins and plates in Gaza; and how studying cat dementia can help humans.Photograph: President Putin and Kim Jung Un meeting in Pyongyang in 2024. Credit: Reuters.

When you've spent four decades as a punk rock frontman, you've seen it all – the rise and fall of trends, the shifting landscape of music consumption, and the evolution of what it means to be rebellious. In this fascinating conversation – originally broadcast on Pirate Cat Radio, KPCR 92.9FM – Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves takes us behind the persona that's been shocking audiences since the early 1980s.Starting as college students playing Chicago punk clubs, The Dwarves built their reputation through

Our choice of pets says a lot about who we are … and we are all very different. There are cat people; there are dog people; there are bird people; there are reptile people and on and on. The famlly pet can mark a child’s development for better or worse, but if a dog or cat lives out the full term of its life, it is a part of that family for 12 or 14 or 19 years. These days most marriages don’t last that long. Growing up in the relative innocence of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, the Philipson...

In our latest episode, Jonathan and I discuss "Five Easy Pieces" and ask: Is this the prototypical 70s movie? Is Bobby Dupea a loner or just a fraidy cat? Is this Jack Nicholson's best performance? Come join us, and please bring your own toast because we don't have any here!

Eragon thinks of a cool cat that could hold the answer to his problems. Glaedyr and Arya struggle with the solutions.Find us @eisfordragon on twitter, reddit and tumblr! Art by @feryl__streep on twitter Credit to FesliyanStudios for the intro/outro music.

After a little summer hiatus (camping, in-laws, a spiral-bound manuscript from FedEx…), Kayla and Rachel are back in the podcast saddle and diving deep into the storytelling structure that screenwriters love and novelists love to hate: Save the Cat. Rachel reveals she finished a whole-ass book (?!), and together they break down Blake Snyder’s iconic 15-beat “beat sheet” and genre system—using Dinner for Eight and The Woman Tree (working title) to show how the structure can help shape a novel ...

Send us a text In this episode, Paige and Kelsey chat about The Life of a Showgirl, must-see flowers, a tailgating rec, and more. Here’s what else they’re getting into this week: EAT: The Smoky Mug DRINK: The Purrfect Bean SEE: Rick's Garden DO: NASCAR Race Weekend For even more where that came from: JOIN The Richmond Experience at therichmondexperience.com/join. (BTW: Code CHATTER takes $10 off your first year's subscription!) PARTNER with us at therichmondexperience.com/partners. And FOLLOW...

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Cora and Jamie discuss the 1984 Garfield special, Garfield In The Rough.

Send us a text We're bringing you a bonus episode of The Curious Cat Bookshop today: the recording of our event from August 2024 interviewing picture book author Anne Broyles about her writing life and how she ended up writing picture books for children after a life of service in the clergy and a career writing a variety of different kinds of work for adults. This audio episode has been edited for length. We also want to note for listeners that Anne had some visual aids in this episode, so if...

Horror doesn’t have to be horrifying. It can be romantic, historical, and even a little raunchy! If you’re into that sorta thing. From haunted haciendas to demon possessed heroines, Seattle author Isabel Cañas is serving up Gothic horror with a twist. The genre bending author tells us a thing or two about how even scaredy cat readers can tap into the horror genre, plus we find out what keeps her up at night. And… if you need some help filling that book shaped void,

Wayne Clingman is a longtime fan of history, both the kind they teach in school and the history “they” want kept hidden. Wayne lives in a 116 year old haunted home in Racine, Wisconsin, with his wife, Barb, four Alaskan Malamutes, and a cat that controls his life. He is the producer of the film MILWAUKEE MAFIA: FRANK BALISTRIERI.As well as being the author of several books, ranging from fiction, through true crime and UFOs, to gambling tips; Wayne is a well-known patron of the arts, who has run film

https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "Our Miss Brooks Radio" offers listeners a wonderful re-creation of the classic radio program, broadcasted daily in podcast form. Rediscover the intelligent and often hilarious Miss Brooks as she tackles the trials of teaching, deals with eccentric colleagues, and navigates school life. Perfect for enthusiasts of old time radio and new listeners alike, this podcast blends

Scared of his own shadow. That's what everyone says about Cooper Holmes. But when the Holmeses move into a new house deep in the woods, scary things really do start happening. Problem is, no one believes a scaredy-cat like Cooper. But then no one else heard the bone-chilling barking late at night. Or ran into two evil-looking dogs who disappeared into thin air... See the covers! Send us a text Email wegotgoosebumpspodcast@gmail.com BlueSky: Trav, Dylan Music: Briz, Artwork: Brother Bodhi Joi...

TV writer Marshall Knight and I connect on the need to create or explode, and on crafting a career that fits his indoor cat personality. My guest Marshall Knight is a Hollywood TV writer. Most recently, he and his writing partner Rob LaMorgese were executive story editors on Suits LA. This was a natural continuation of their success in the writing room of the original hit show Suits, which was my pandemic comfort show, and I have watched every episode of it. He first ...

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

Di Catto is the Rotary supported group leader for Days for Girls, an organisation that changes lives for young girls. Finding out about Days for Girls blew me away, as they help make education possible for many, by providing menstruation bags. There is a space in the Bayside where people come together one day a week to make these bags, to be distributed to those in need. Di is warm and easy to spend time with, and it is clear that she genuinely loves being part of something that is maki...