Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to go from being a nature-loving Midwesterner to a pivotal figure in wildlife law enforcement? Discover how Tim Santel's unique career path led him to fight against big cat trafficking and rhino and elephant poaching as he become a champion for wildlife conservation. Episode Summary: This episode is personal for me. I recently returned from a conservation trip with CBCC and Wild Tomorrow where the enormity of poaching, as well as the i...

Send us a text How does a bookstore make decisions about which books to bring in? That’s a question that a lot of people were wondering after we talked about where bookstores get their books (NOT from Amazon!). Stacy Whitman dives into a few of the key ways we decide what books we bring in--and you'll get a little glimpse of the bookstore along the way! Join us in Winsted, CT for a live podcast taping with Sarah Beth Durst! https://curiouscatbookshop.com/event/2025-09-27/sarah-beth-durs...

Ever struggled to unlearn people-pleasing or talk openly about sex, weed, or mental health? On this week’s BabyGay™ Podcast, host PJ Brescia (they/them) sits down at The Black Cat with comedian and That’s A Gay Ass Podcast creator Eric Williams (he/him) for a raw, hilarious, and deeply relatable conversation on queer identity, open relationships, OCD, and self-acceptance. Warning: this one gets a little spicy. ⚠️ Warning: this one gets a little spicy!Eric shares what it was like growing up gay with

Hello and welcome to the NotACast, the one true chapter-by-chapter podcast going through A Song of Ice and Fire! In this episode, Arianne tries to crown Myrcella, only for her dad's goons to catch up, which is when her boyfriend commits suicide-by-cop.Next time: we return to Braavos for AFFC Arya II, technically the last Arya chapter--get ready to meet the Blind Girl, the Ugly Little Girl, Cat of the Canals, etc. Emmett's twitter: twitter.com/PoorQuentyn Manu's

Happy October readers🎃! In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite *cute* spooky reads perfect for October — no jump scares! If you’re a fellow scaredy-cat, this list is for you ♡🍂 Cute Spooky Reading Recs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rereadable.pod/list/3CB5K3XJ73YVF?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_N8KB05V0AT8Y6QFBKXHG 📚 Reading Reference Guide: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-FUDf83_Tivo7lEjS77jw-A02I51Ye1vdWCAtQzFn54/edit 🛍️ Shop all of our favorite books + bookish favs:

We asked you to send in your burning questions - about books, cats, podcasting, and everything in between - and you delivered. From favourite reads and guilty pleasure genres to behind-the-scenes podcast stories (and a few chaotic tangents), we’re answering them all. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re brand new to the show, this is a perfect chance to get to know us better and hear more about the books we love, the characters we can’t stop talking about, and what really happ...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Owatonna Public Library’s 125th podcast spectacular! You'll hear our super-awesome host, Christina, who has a terrible cold; "kool cat" co-host Allison, and a brand-new voice, Andrea, who shares her ideas on romance and tries to roast Allison. Do Librarians even have a favorite book? In this episode, we share our go-to reads, genres, and authors. Three different voices, one shared message: read what you love! As always, stay tuned to our F...

Joe, Emma, and Matthew discuss The Forest Bride from Mighty Mikko: Finnish Fairy Tales Retold by Parker Fillmore (1922). The trio explores the tale’s origins, parallels to The White Cat (Madame d’Aulnoy, 1698), and what makes Fillmore’s storytelling so distinct from his playful narration to his gentle, "certified non-toxic" characters. Expect tangents on Nordic bread culture, animated mice, and why this might just be the most wholesome love story involving a rodent ever told.

In this episode, we dive into the contemporary romance book Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws. It’s the second book in the Mountain Men Matchmaker series and focuses on a hate-to-love relationship between Calder and Dakota. This romcom book also has some of our other favorite tropes, including one bed, small town romance, found family, and bad boy. During this episode, we discuss why we love a good Cat Daddy (iykyk), how we’ll never forget the surprising location Calder runs into Dakota (and our su...

A thin but savoury tasty treat awaits you in this week's Cocktail Time, along with deep dives on Mecca Bingo, why a sexy-scary dog might be the perfect Halloween costume for introverts, and an exciting update from last week's lottery winner!The next live stream will be on Sunday 12th Octover 2025 at 8pm UK time (3pm ET), and you can watch it here: And if you would like to donate to this episode's charity, Action Against Hunger, you can do so here: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

Demand barking is a type of barking that dogs do to get something they want, like a treat, toy, or attention. It happens because we've previously (accidentally) rewarded them for it. So what should you do if your dog is demand barking? In this episode, we talk about: How dogs bark for different reasons, including watchdog barking and barking due to fearWhat demand barking isWhy the phrase "demand barking" is actually a bit of a misnomerWe give examples of demand barking, including when Zazie'...

This week on MWIGTKM we’re talking about the big news in the toy world – the G.I. Joe Classified HasLab Snow Cat. It’s funded, it’s rolling, and it’s unlocked every single tier. We go through what that means, what got added along the way, and how it stacks up against other HasLabs.Of course, it’s still a regular episode so you’ll get the usual toy talk, collector stories, and plenty of side conversations you didn’t know you needed.Thanks for hanging out with us each week. Make sure to like,

In 1940, with the Nazis sweeping through France, Henri Matisse found himself at a personal and artistic crossroads. His 42-year marriage had ended, he was gravely ill, and after decades at the forefront of modern art, he was beset by doubt. As scores of famous figures escaped the country, Matisse took refuge in Nice, with his companion, Lydia Delectorskaya. By defiantly remaining, Matisse was a source of inspiration for his nation. While enemy agents and Resistance fighters played cat-and-mouse in

Explorer's Log: the latest news on our newsletter; the Cat Who series and a very special Poe award; we forget all the books we read; Qwill enters this town’s art world; 100 pages in, we get a murder; we learn a valuable lesson about trusting book covers; everyone wants Qwill all the time for no apparent reason; the cat who… can read backwards; art philosophy; everyone’s a critic; the culpability of criminal partnerships; a critique of the podcast; sad boy PoeNext Adventure embarks October 14:

EPISODE 9The penultimate episode in the series? How did we get so close to the end of the book? What's going to happen to the characters? Will there be a sequel?!? Yes. We announced that last week Pay at the attention you at the back! This week, we're talking all things cats, tigers, geese and trees. It's a fine combination. S.F.. Said joins me to discusses the books that influenced him but also highlights the importance of storytelling, fable and reading in our lives. And he talks about his cat

Send us a text This week on LiteraryHype Podcast, Matt Dinniman joins me to talk all about his wildly popular LitRPG series, Dungeon Crawler Carl. The seventh book in the series is out now! We chatted all about the sudden surge in readership, going from independent to traditional, creativity, and everyone's favorite cat character: Princess Donut. FOLLOW MATT BUY THE BOOKS: Bookshop Dungeon Crawler Carl This Inevitable Ruin Operation Bounce House Amazon Dungeon Crawler Carl This Inevitable...

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Send us a text What a fantastic conversation we recently had with bestselling fantasy author Wesley Chu! Wesley Chu didn't always consider himself a writer, and in this conversation we delve into why that was, and how he finally found the path that led to the books we love. Along the way, we get into some fascinating discussion of the current state of fantasy and science fiction, so be sure to stick around for that! Wesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, in...

"Only connect" (E.M. Forster) For what else can be done in these times? I can reach you with this curated show of sound and words. Will you open your heart like a flower and be receptive? Music from Beach House, Ivy, Yellow House, Daphne's Demise, Hibou, Peter Gabriel, poem M.C. Escher by Binnie Klein, Basia Bulat, Futurebirds, etc.

TV writer Jillian Tsai of Netflix's Haunted Hotel joins me to discuss the first entry into the mega-series WARRIORS from 2003! Rusty is a cozy house cat who chooses to join Thunderclan, a group of feral cats who live in the woods behind his house and are having a land dispute with other clans. He becomes a warrior apprentice, Firepaw, and uncovers mysteries within the clan and within himself....Check out Jillian's show Haunted Hotel on Netflix! Follow Erin!Support the show!