At the end of the 19th century, Britain and America entered the grip of a cat craze that saw the humble moggy catapulted from urban nuisance to beloved household pet. Historian Kathryn Hughes speaks to Charlotte Hodgman about 19th-century attitudes to cats, and how Louis Wain's anthropomorphic drawings helped us fall in love with all things feline. (Ad) Kathryn Hughes is the author of Catland: Feline Enchantment and the Making of the Modern World (Fourth Estate, 2024). Buy it now from Amazon:

Fed up with mice pilfering their grain, farmers in the ancient Middle East turn to a new ally. In early modern Essex, a witch’s familiar is blamed for the murder of her husband. The world’s first cat lady is found living in Victorian London. And a diplomatic mission to Egypt goes awry after the death of a sacred feline…A Noiser production, written by Roger Morris. For ad-free listening, exclusive content and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started with a

Game developer and creative director of Stumbling Cat studio Renee Gittins joins us to talk about the challenges and rewards of developing an indie game like her recent game Potions: A Curious Tale and being a woman in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark at the Mic and Cat have a conversation about Cat being a cancer survivor and because of that naming her studio Reborn Fitness. They discuss her younger days when she struggled to lose weight due to thyroid cancer and instead of surgery or kemo, she opted for physical fitness, nutrition, and stress management to defeat cancer. They also discuss her journey to being a self employed woman, her fitness studio and classes available to all folks. This is Mark at the Mics 11th interview i...

Oh listeners. Buckle up… Have we got a strange one for you today? Today’s tale of terror was sent in by one of our very own listeners, the lovely Macabre, Alex(you know who you are)….thank you Alex for sending in the mystery of the missing cat lady, that I will be covering today. Alex was kind enough to send in photos and case files and even an audio recording. She went all out for this episode!As far as being true to MACABRE, this story has everything you could ask for. It has cats…and I mean a LOT

Our terrific trio are back again as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical.This week, Richard is rustling up some facts about pet food, Charles is spending time with The Levellers (the political faction, not the folk rock band…), and Cat is hoping for the thumbs up as she tackles emojis. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

James Szubski is the Chief Operating Officer of Margie’s Outdoor Store located deep within the Columbia River Gorge in Washington State. In 2022, his store initiated a paranormal reporting program which has now received well over one hundred reports of strange activity in the Gorge area. James is a former volunteer Search & Rescue EMT, a wildland firefighter, a mountain guide, and a highly decorated US Army infantry veteran. He earned a degree in communications from The Evergreen State College

Welcome to Episode I of “Loth-Cat Mewsings!” In this episode I break down why I wanted to start another Star Wars podcast in the midst of such an over saturated market, talk about my reflections of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace on it’s 25th Anniversary, and give an overview of my own history with Star Wars and the Star Wars fandom. If you enjoyed listening please subscribe to the podcast wherever you are listening from! I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to connect with me on Facebook,

In this episode we cover everything zombies and some vampire lore--be warned we mention the possible scream 7 movie but it has been since discontinued.

It's a long one today! Because there's a lot to say about SYLVANIAN FAMILIES!Magenta and Bernard devise a dark, satirical horror movie starring the little felted friends, and co-starring the sexiest animal-hybrid vampire you've ever seen. Support Mags and Bernie on Ko-fi Find out about Long Cat Media's other podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Miami Dolphins have training camp, preseason games, and joint practices to help trim the roster down to 53 players, but who has an inside track to an opening-day roster spot? Thoughts or questions — reach out to us at AnotherDolphinsPodcast@gmail.com! Another Dolphins Podcast is hosted by Joshua Houtz (@Houtz) and Jake Mendel (@JMendel94). Jake and Josh are joined by Cat (@BrianCatNFL) for this episode of ADP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:

In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to uncover more killer facts and ephemera, in the hopes of convincing the Disembodied Voice to award them the win. In this episode, Charles is in his element as he discusses Tyburn, Richard is taking his time as he covers the Ring Cycle, and Cat is delving into the mysterious Prester John. Don’t forget, if you’d like to put forward a topic then you can email us at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Learn more

This week Mel redoes an old Aussie Mystery Hour ep (Mel's Version) and dives even deeper into the mystery of the Lithgow Panther!**If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 15 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Bobby Kelly join Jason and Tully to discuss country music, Eddie Murphy, Mitch Herberg, Comedy Central half hours, Bad audiences, “Drizzy” Hunts, Playing music, Cat balls, Fighting, Tyson vs Paul, Payphone, Bad remakes, Streaming service, Beating kids, Tattoos, Chyna, Attell, Opey and Anthony Tour, Billy Burr, Pre-show jitters, No No No! And making Rich Vos bombLearn How To Skate, No Matter What Age You Are. Coming June 2024 www.fathergrind.com See Jason On Tour

Exploring the captivating history of cats - from their enigmatic origins as prehistoric hunters to their venerated status in ancient civilizations and their enduring role as beloved companions. This immersive narrative delves into the evolving bond between humans and felines, their cultural significance across eras, feline symbolism in folklore and art, and their resilience through periods of persecution and superstition. It touches on their practical roles in exploration, warfare, therapeutic

On this episode of Ticats Today, host Steve Milton provides an in-depth look ahead to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats' highly anticipated home opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The episode is packed with exciting updates, including the latest on key player Jamal Peters, who might make his season debut. Additionally, Steve continues reflecting on the rich history of the Tiger-Cats, focusing on the 1999 Grey Cup championship team. This episode features exclusive interviews with two Tiger-Cat...

If a black cat crosses your path, will it break your mother's back? Walk under a ladder and you'll be over the moon with this witchy episode of wacky superstitions! And now, Shelley, Lysa and Darryl!

June 5, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 56 - 2nd Anniversary Special - Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part TwoThe second part of this year’s epic adventure to celebrate our podcast’s two years of being Jewish and nerdy. Can our heroes defeat this mysterious giant? Can they complete their mission? What happens to Tirza’s cat rock? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this epic anniversary episode of a Torah Smashed version of Dungeons & Dragons.00:01:40 The...

Relying on their limited brain matter, John and Otto try to outwit AI Jo on two burning questions of the day. Did anyone actually identify as a cat in East Sussex? And as everyone off their faces with opiates in the 19th Century? Is this twaddle? Tosh? Piffle or Balderdash? Or have we hit a pure seam of Utter Bollocks? Plus a surprise audience question

Before this most recent season, Ego Nwodim had already found a place for herself at Saturday Night Live. But it was this year, where she really making the show her own, getting on some of the silliest characters in the shows long history. On this week’s Good One, Nwodim talks with host Jesse David Fox about the characters that got her there.Sketches/Clips Mentioned: Pasta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwzdTW0pJXk Entre Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XadmCTKTibQ Cat