Alan Ayckbourn's first play, The Square Cat, is the focus of this episode of the SpotLight series in which the playwright's Archivist, Simon Murgatroyd, heads back to 1959 to explore the early development of Ayckbourn as a playwright.

Come join Elijah, Sawyer and special guest Liam as they talk about this amazing island nation formed by volcanoes and tectonic action. We learn about ancient hominids and wayfaring as well as modern civilization and yummy food. This mega diverse country has a ton of unique species both on land and underwater. Of course we have to mention the impact of colonialism on the country and the country's positive impact on the world through its work renowned nursing programs.If you would like to support the

Boone searches for Baba Yaga Sister’s cat, Lapushka, involving darkness and tight spaces that the wendigo calls home. Occult, supernatural fantasy in a full circle hero’s journey with monsters Buy the full audiobook at https://bit.ly/DevilPullsStrings. Learn more at jwzarek.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruff Haven is a local organization that takes care of people’s pets while they are experiencing crisis. This could mean housing insecurity, rehab or hospitalization, or seeking temporary refuge in a place where you can’t take them with you. The goal is to ensure that on the other side of crisis, people can be reunited with their dog, cat, or other support creature. City Cast is sponsoring a punk rock show to support this fine organization. Today, Ali connects with Dr. Rennie Putnam, one of Ruff

Cat Osterman, one of the greatest pitchers in softball history, discusses her love of sports, her tremendous career, and the importance of Title IX. Our "Nine for Title IX" series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with nine episodes conveying the history of women's athletics in Texas. This episode is sponsored by TownePlace Suites, Waco Northeast.

Come join Elijah and Sawyer on an adventure to the Middle East, to this culturally diverse and historically rich place where Western Civilization was born as the Silk Road was developed! A land of many foods, religions and cultures formed as Lebanon, the crossroads of the trade routes between Asia, Africa and Europe, became the first melting pot.Liked this episode? Support the show for just $1 a month and get early and ad free episodes and get to suggest countries by becoming a Patreon member at

Sammy tells us about his interactions with a very wealthy and dangerous man, Joe "The Cat" Laforte. Joe seems to have beef with John Gotti, so he comes to Sammy begging for help to resolve it.

Twenty years of interviewing fabulous musicians is no mean feat and I thought it deserved some kind of celebration, or at least to be marked in history for posterity. So, I’ve recorded Cat o' Nine Tales; 9 special episodes of CATtales to look back on those early encounters where the recordings of the interviews no longer survive and the details only remain in written form. After introducing my guest, I’ll give you a link address to read the interview and play some of their key hits for you to

Twenty years of interviewing fabulous musicians is no mean feat and I thought it deserved some kind of celebration, or at least to be marked in history for posterity. So, I’ve recorded Cat O’nine Tales; nine special episodes of CATtales to look back on those early encounters where the recordings of the interviews no longer survive and the details only remain in written form. After introducing my guest, I’ll give you a link address to read the interview and play some of their key hits for you to

“Come on,” she said, noiselessly, just moving her lips and beckoning with a finger. She led me from the kitchen into the dining room. She started up the carpeted stairs, tiptoeing with great care, keeping to the edge of the stairs nearest the wall. I followed her, my heart pounding, fear gathering in my throat like a cat’s fur ball. Whatever was going on up there, it was, I was certain, none of my business. To get caught even tiptoeing up the stairs like this would mean trouble, and whatever