Not all hauntings start with creaking floors or ghostly whispers—some begin with a cat. Twelve-year-old Bella from Colorado loved staying up late to watch TV, but one night, both televisions in her house turned on at the same time. Then her cat, Chloe, began staring into a cubby—growling, hissing, and refusing to go near the spot where their other cat, Luis, had once slept before he passed away. When Bella tried to calm Chloe, she was scratched so badly she bled, and the cat’s terror only grew

Hello, and welcome back to the plasticity podcast where you listen to me spiral while fighting with my cat to get off the key board. This week I discuss what its like being a women in STEM, from the history behind my leading ladies in the lab, current issues that we face in the field and what you can do to promote more girls looking at graphs. This episode does discuss sensitive topics like sexual harrassment and assault, if you are currently struggling with any of these issues there are a number of

When a young couple bought their first home in Denver, Colorado, they thought they were starting a dream life — a cozy 1950s ranch with a big backyard for their dog and cat. The previous owner, a 99-year-old woman of Irish heritage, had raised her family there, and the place felt full of history but harmless… at first. The basement was always unsettling — cold, dim, and oppressive — but things turned sinister during a remodel. While tearing out old shelves under the stairs, they discovered a

Some hauntings don’t begin in an abandoned house — they begin in childhood. This chilling true ghost story traces back to a single unforgettable night when the storyteller was just five years old. Their mother often used a Ouija board, though they didn’t understand at the time why it felt wrong. One day an older neighbor advised the mother to perform a Mexican folk cleansing ritual by placing an egg in a clear bowl beneath the bed. That same week, the family’s beloved cat, Spike, was tragically

Hello! Welcome to the Neuroplasticity podcast, where I discuss how neuroscience research changed my life, all while my cat knocks things over and meows in the background in an attempt to ruin my life. Today's episode focuses on the importance of effective science communication at the academic, government, and social levels. Here, I delve into the realities of grant writing (especially in another language, cough cough Quebec), the challenges science faces in disseminating public knowledge, as well as

Ellie Lee joins us to share the remarkable journey of opening Manchester Cat Clinic with her husband just two years ago. From renovating a derelict building into an award-winning practice to learning the hard lessons of long hours and leadership, Ellie talks cats, community, and carving out independence in a corporate-heavy landscape.AutoCAT+ Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/autocat_launch/CAT+ Doppler Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/cat-doppler-landing-page/CAT+ Bundle Link:

A haunted basement. A ghost that calls on the hospital phone. A cat brothel (?!). A child who claims to have died in a space capsule. Welcome to one of the most unhinged, unforgettable, and emotionally charged episodes of Real Ghost Stories Online Live.In this full 2-hour LIVE episode, Tony Brueski, Carol Hughes, and Todd Michaels are back with a rollercoaster of terrifying listener stories, bizarre encounters, and moments that will have you laughing out loud… or checking behind your couch. 👻

In episode 25 of "The Conversational Flow" podcast, guest David Leclerc, Director of the Cytometry and Antibody Technology (CAT) Facility at the University of Chicago, joins Dom and John to share his professional journey and insights into the evolving world of flow cytometry. Leclerc reflects on his early struggles during his master’s program in Montreal and how those challenges ultimately led him to a fulfilling career in core facility management and leadership. The discussion transitions to...

What would you do if you told a cat to leave—and it actually replied? That’s exactly what happened to Silvestro from Romania. Just one day after his mother tragically passed away in a house fire—a death he had eerily dreamt of the night before—Silvestro and his family moved into a cramped new home. With only one finished room, everyone slept together while trying to rebuild their lives. But one night, something strange broke the silence. He heard the sound of dripping water and assumed it was the

Sometimes, the scariest paranormal encounters don’t happen in abandoned asylums or creepy graveyards — they happen in the most ordinary of places: your in-laws’ house. In this chilling true ghost story, a woman staying with her husband’s family to study for medical school found herself face-to-face with something unexplainable. At first, the culprit seemed obvious — the family cat, “Smudge,” making a ruckus outside the bedroom door. The noises, the banging, the meowing all pointed to a pet

Angela Willemsen’s career spans human nursing, the Royal Australian Air Force, veterinary medicine, and a PhD in infection control. She shares how her journey shaped a passion for public health, One Health, and teaching infection prevention in veterinary practice.Along the way, Angela also opens up about moon bear welfare, workplace culture, and why small changes in hygiene can make a big difference for both animals and people.AutoCAT+ Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/autocat_launch/CAT+

What if the spirits in your home weren’t angry… but still made their presence impossible to ignore? Annie and her wife moved into what seemed like a perfectly ordinary Florida house in 2011. But within months, their quiet life turned into something much stranger. It began with the sound of dishes clinking in the kitchen. Annie had gone to bed early, but her wife swore she heard someone washing dishes—water running, plates clattering—just feet away. Even their cat crept to the doorway to

On tonight’s episode of Real Ghost Stories Online Live, the darkness begins with a chilling call from Katrina in Asheville, North Carolina. Her family’s home on Marilyn Avenue carried more than memories—it carried terror.Katrina’s Aunt Patsy knew something was wrong from the start. The dog growled into empty corners. Katrina’s sister refused to sleep there. But the house revealed its true power one night on the upstairs balcony. While feeding her cat, Patsy watched in horror as the sliding patio

This true story comes from Grass Valley, California—a gold-mining town in the Sierra Nevada foothills—where bedtime meant being watched through a sliding glass door. The witness was barely two when a grown figure with black, sunken eyes and too many teeth stared in, smiling. Seconds before her scream, Smoky the cat shot up, hissing and arched, fixated on that same door. Mom never saw the intruder, but she never forgot the terror—or the animal’s reaction. They moved out a few months later. Years

Neil Forbes joins us again to uncover what really goes on behind the scenes of veterinary hygiene. From hidden pathogens to the culture of “good enough,” he shares why measuring cleanliness matters more than we think. Along the way, he explores culture change, infection control, and even shares a vulture success story.AutoCAT+ Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/autocat_launch/CAT+ Doppler Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/cat-doppler-landing-page/CAT+ Bundle Link:

Danielle Gunn-Moore's passion for feline medicine and all things cat comes through, but also her curiosity and love for people she has encountered in the profession, both as a mentor and mentee. She talks about the challenges of coming from a poor background and of her disability, which is having an increasing effect on her. She discusses the need to maintain feline-specific specialists, and how anatomy and pathology have value in veterinary medicine.

This is the full-length edition of Real Ghost Stories Online Live — a complete collection of 5 unforgettable paranormal encounters, told by real people and dissected in real time. Here’s what’s inside: Haunted Churches & Ghost Pets — A church so desecrated it had to be torn down. And a loyal dog and cat who continued their nightly routines long after death. The Ouija in the Woods — A midnight session under the “Halloween Tree” in northern Michigan turns sinister when the board spells out

What do rare spaniels, sled dogs, and civility at work have in common? In this episode, Sara Jackson shares how an accidental encounter with a Sussex Spaniel grew into a passion for breed advocacy and animal welfare.Along the way, she opens up about the quirks of veterinary life, the challenges of responsible breeding, and why kindness and positive psychology matter more than ever in our profession. AutoCAT+ Link: https://www.thamesmedical.com/autocat_launch/CAT+ Doppler Link:

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, has undergone an "unusually rapid intensification," rocketing from a tropical storm to a "catastrophic Category 5 hurricane" in less than 24 hours. While its center is not expected to make a direct landfall on the U.S. mainland, it poses significant threats of heavy rainfall, flash flooding, landslides, life-threatening surf, and rip currents in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East Coast. The exponential nature of hurricane damage potential

Originally aired August 19, 2024Our stories today are part of a larger arc that started with the most popular residents of the Village, Marmalade the Cat, and her little brother, Crumb the Dog. I’d set out to just tell the next part of their story, but found a spark that would eventually lead to love. First comes Raining Cats and Dogs, where we can listen to the thunder, shuffle around the house in the dim, stormy light, and contemplate plans for the day. Then we’ll hear Old Friends, a story