In the 2025 Howloween Spooktacular, Lauren and JJ discuss the associations between black cats and Halloween, including the origins of black cat lore and black cats in popular culture. References: (1) Yuko, E. (2021). Why black cats are associated with halloween and bad luck. History. https://www.history.com/articles/black-cats-superstitions. Accessed October 11, 2025. (2) Cat-Sith. (2025). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat-s%C3%ACth. Accessed October 11, 2025. (3) Farell, S. (2024)

Cat psychology today is revealing just how emotionally complex and socially perceptive our feline companions can be. According to DVM360, modern research overturns the old stereotype of cats as aloof or indifferent. Studies now show cats can form secure attachments to their people, similar to how infants bond with caregivers. They also understand human emotions, responding to tone and gesture, and can show behaviors that reflect empathy and social awareness. This is a dramatic shift from the days

Today on AirTalk: Larry and Nick Roman recap Game 3 of the World Series; more menopausal women are taking testosterone; Dr. Halloween gives his decorating advice; Prop 50 explainer; and a history of cat-human relations. Today on AirTalk: World Series (0:15) Women and testosterone (15:20) Halloween decorations (33:32) Prop 50 (51:22) A history of cat-human relations (1:20:44) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next

Why do cats come in so many colors and patterns? In this episode, we decode the science behind feline coat colors—solid, tabby (mackerel, classic, spotted, ticked), tortoiseshell, calico, bicolor/van, smoke, silver/golden, and colorpoint. You’ll learn how genes like agouti, dilute, white-spotting, dominant white, and temperature-sensitive albinism shape fur; why orange is sex-linked; how eumelanin vs pheomelanin create black–brown–blue vs red–cream; and what “fever coat,” shading, and ticking really

My students asked me about the Adam Raine wrongful death suit. Parents have asked me. So, I had to spend some time digging into the issues there and how I will be part of the solution. Part of protecting kids from their favorite 'homework helper.' We should all be concerned, and I look forward to continuing to learn and converse about the issue of our times as it relates to children. Show notes and resources: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/chatgpt-wrongful-death-suit

What happens when you fall into a black hole? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice give us the step-by-step on spaghettification, explain Schrodinger's cat, and explore quantum tunnelling… Or do they? NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/things-you-thought-you-knew-quantum-cat/Thanks to our Patrons Peter Nguyen, Noah Narh, Oliver Anderson, Oleksandr, TULAKAR JHA, Marziee, Carmen, Erica Trebesch, Joan Cotkin, Steve, Kevin, renee

Welcome Beneath the Canopy. In this podcast forest bathing guides Cat and Orlagh help you to connect to nature in an easy and accessible way. Every episode is full of nature facts, tips on how to connect with nature in your own time, and our personal stories from nature. In this episode we talk about dealing with the darker months of the year. In season 1 we also made an episode about this, so if you want to hear more about this topic, listen here. Go to our website www.beneaththecanopy...

Episode 198 - Soothing Cat Purrs for Stress-Free Sleep – (ASMR, Relaxing, Fall Asleep, Study, Calm)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state of pure

Episode 188 - Healing Cat Purring for Mindful Rest and Relaxation – (ASMR, Deep Sleep, Meditation, Calm, Fall Asleep)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into

Episode 183 - Peaceful Cat Purring for Deep Sleep and Inner Calm – (ASMR, Meditation, Relax, Calm, Fall Asleep)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a

Episode 200 - Comforting Cat Purring for Deep Rest and Calm Nights – (ASMR, Relax, Sleep Aid, Study, Fall Asleep)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a

Episode 199 - Peaceful Cat Purring for Mindful Sleep and Relaxation – (ASMR, Deep Sleep, Meditation, Stress Relief, Calm)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you

Episode 197 - Gentle Cat Purrs for Inner Peace and Relaxation – (ASMR, Sleep Aid, Deep Sleep, Calm, Meditation)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a

Episode 196 - Healing Cat Purring for Calm and Restful Sleep – (ASMR, Relax, Meditation, Stress Relief, Study)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state

Episode 195 - Relaxing Cat Purrs for Anxiety and Stress Relief – (ASMR, Deep Sleep, Study, Calm, Sleep Aid)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state of

Episode 194 - Soft Cat Purring for Deep Sleep and Serenity – (ASMR, Relaxing, Fall Asleep, Calm, Meditation)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state

Episode 193 - Pure Cat Purrs for Relaxation and Mindfulness – (ASMR, Meditation, Study, Sleep, Stress Relief)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a state

Deep within the lush jungles of Jumala, a man is in hiding—his mind reprogrammed with anothers brain patterns and a staggering reward on his head. Star Hunter takes you on a thrilling journey through an interstellar game of cat and mouse, where a man discovers his hidden powers while being pursued by an unrelenting safari intent on capturing something no human should ever possess...

Episode 192 - Comforting Cat Purring for Tranquil Sleep and Peace – (ASMR, Deep Sleep, Fall Asleep, Calm, Relax)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into a

Episode 191 - Peaceful Cat Purring for Deep Relaxation and Calm – (ASMR, Sleep Aid, Meditation, Stress Relief, Study)Welcome to The Purring Podcast Season 2, hosted by passionate cat lover and ASMR creator Robin Verrue, your ultimate destination for soothing cat purring sounds that deliver deep relaxation, restful sleep, and stress relief. Dive into the gentle, low-frequency purrs of adorable felines, expertly recorded to trigger those blissful ASMR tingles that melt away tension and guide you into