"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat—and today’s lesson is a little tricky, because it’s something even I had to learn the hard way. Our lesson today? Stubbornness can block good solutions. Sometimes, when we’re really set on doing things our way, we forget that there might be an easier, smarter, or kinder way waiting for us—if we’re just willing to listen." If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe, r...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat. Today’s lesson is about something really important—it’s not about being the strongest or the fastest… it’s about being brave when you face something tricky on your own. Our lesson today? Bravery grows when you solve problems independently. Now let me tell you a little story about how I learned this myself—during what I now call... The Stuck Toy Challenge." If you enjoye...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today I want to share a little story about how something simple—something we all do—can lead to incredible ideas. Our lesson today? Daydreaming sparks creativity. Now, some folks might tell you that daydreaming is wasting time. But let me tell you about one lazy afternoon when daydreaming helped me imagine a whole new world." If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to sub...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about something every friendship faces sooner or later—disagreement. Our lesson today? Friends can disagree and still care for each other. You don’t have to like the same snacks, games, or favorite colors to be great pals. Disagreements don’t mean the friendship is broken—it just means you’re different. And that’s okay! I learned this while trying to

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about something super valuable. Something you can’t buy, can’t force, and once broken… takes a long time to rebuild. Our lesson today? Trust takes time but breaks quickly—protect it. Trust is what makes friendships strong, teams work well, and families feel safe. But just like a glass vase, if you drop it—even once—it can crack or shatter. I

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about something super important in every friendship, family, or team. It’s not just about talking—it’s about making sure everyone feels understood. Our lesson today? Being understood takes effort from both sides. That means if you want someone to get what you’re saying, you have to try to explain it well. And if you’re listening, you have to try to

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about something that can make your words powerful, peaceful, or—if you’re not careful—a little confusing. Our lesson today? Clarity comes from choosing words that match your intentions. That means saying what you mean, how you mean it, and making sure your words help—not hurt—the message you’re trying to share. I learned this while trying to give a

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today we’re talking about one of the smartest tricks for remembering new things—not just for school, but for life! Our lesson today? Repeating what you’ve learned reinforces understanding. That means when you say it again, write it down, or even teach it to someone else—you’re helping your brain lock it in. I discovered this while trying to learn something very tricky:

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s lesson is something that has helped me become a better teammate, listener, and friend. Our lesson today? People’s communication styles are as unique as their personalities. Just like no two tails wag the same way, no two voices, gestures, or messages are delivered quite alike. And once we understand that, everything starts making more sense. Let me tell you

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about something that starts with just a few words… but can grow into something pawsitively amazing. Our lesson today? Conversations open doors to new friendships. That means every time you say ‘hi,’ ask a question, or share a laugh—you’re building a bridge. A connection. Maybe even the start of a friendship that could last a lifetime. I learned

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today we’re talking about a superpower you already have—but might not use enough. It doesn’t come from your paws or your tail. It comes from your tone of voice. Our lesson today? A calm tone can de-escalate tension. That means when things get heated, loud, or frustrating, how you speak can actually help cool things down. I learned this during a very tense game of

In this episode of Pet Tips, host Nanette Wiser share some tips from the American Veterinary Medical Association on creating a first aid kit for pets. Remember, always consult your vet if your cat is injured. Fur babies need a hurricane kit just like other family members - from first aid to food, water and medications. We also talk about home hazards that can cause issues for your pets. First aid kit for pets Keep a kit of basic first aid supplies for the pets in your household. Many items in a

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about something that makes talking really special. It’s not just about the words—it’s about the connection. Our lesson today? The best conversations feel like shared adventures. Great conversations aren’t battles or quizzes or talking over each other. They’re like a walk through the woods, or a team exploring a treehouse—step by step, story by

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about something that can be hard for talkers like me—knowing when not to speak. Our lesson today? Timing matters—sometimes waiting before speaking is wise. You might think the smartest thing is to say what’s on your mind right away. But sometimes, the wisest thing is to pause, listen, and wait for the right moment. Let me tell you about the time I le...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about something we all go through—falling down. Not just tripping or slipping (although I’ve done plenty of that), but falling down in life. Making mistakes. Feeling disappointed. Our lesson today? Resilience means standing tall after falling down. It’s not about never failing. It’s about getting back up—with a stronger heart, a smarter brain, and

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about one of the smartest ways to learn: by listening to someone who’s already been there. Our lesson today? Learning from others’ experiences saves time. Sometimes we want to figure everything out on our own—and that’s great! But guess what? If someone else already made the mistake, climbed the mountain, or solved the puzzle… we can learn from them ...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about true courage—not the movie kind with capes and stunts, but the real-life kind that lives inside every one of us. Our lesson today? Courage is facing problems, not avoiding them. It’s easy to pretend a problem isn’t there. To walk away. To hope it fixes itself. But real courage means looking that problem in the eye—even if it’s scary—and saying, “Le...

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is about one little question that can open up a whole world of ideas, inventions, and adventures. Our lesson today? Asking 'What if?' unlocks possibilities. What if squirrels could surf? What if homework turned into pizza? What if YOU could solve a problem just by changing how you see it? That tiny question—“What if?”—is how the most excit...

A bobcat broke into a Jeffco house. The police who responded to the call tried to use a laser pointer to get the cat out. It didn't care about the laser.

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is all about something magical that happens when the world slows down, the noise fades away… and your imagination wakes up. Our lesson today? Creative ideas often appear during quiet moments. You don’t have to be running around or doing a million things to think of something amazing. Sometimes, the best ideas show up when you’re doing… nothing at all.