In this episode, Adam welcomes TV presenter and devoted cat fan Roo Irvine, who shares tales of her three cats, Mango, Kimchi, and Miso, and their hilarious etiquette school backstories. The pair dive into why cats are often overlooked in government animal welfare strategies and discuss the impactful campaigns and open letter led by Cats Protection to demand better protections for cats.

Roo shares her experiences chairing Scottish political hustings for animal welfare, her passion for advocacy, and the unique joys (and heartbreaks) of loving cats. Together with MP Ruth Jones, the conversation covers the frustrating gap between good intentions and real change, highlights the essential role that compassion for animals plays in society.

Find out more about getting involved and supporting cat welfare campaigns: www.cats.org.uk/

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In this fun new episode, host Adam talks to one of the UK’s most loved TV presenters and novelists, Fern Britton, about her brilliantly named cats Barbara and Dr Ian Mackerel.

The two discuss how lovely it is to come home to a cat, how cats can help or hinder your work, with Fern describing losing pages of writing to cats walking across her keyboard, and just how important it is to talk to your cats with your special cat voice!  

Fern also reveals she’s been working with cats a lot more thanks to her new ITV show Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s, recording the highs and lows of life in a busy vet practice.  

Behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss feline bladder infections and whether it is better to visit your poorly cat at the vet or if it causes them too much stress.  

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In this episode Adam is joined by TV presenter, podcaster and property expert Sarah Beeny, who talks about how she has always been a cat fan and the relationship between her four cats.  

The pair discuss how her cats like to drink from wine glasses, how cats can subtly communicate their opinions and just how much support a pet can provide during times of illness or stress.  

Behaviour expert Nicky answers a listener question about introducing cats from two households using scent and Sarah’s query about why a cat may give you a nip while you’re stroking them.  

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In this heartwarming new episode, host Adam chats to the legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris OBE about his rescue cats Harmony and Ryman.  

Already known for his wonderful broadcasting voice, Bob shares how he talks to his cats, how the two have settled into their new home and discusses what to do when a bonded pair fall out with each other! Fair to say Adam and Bob definitely agree that having a cat around makes a bad day better.  

Behaviourist Nicky returns to answer Bob’s question about why Harmony may have been upset with Ryman, and a listener question about how beneficial it is to use catios.  

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In this unusual episode, host Adam Brown is joined by TV presenter, author, conservationist, and zoologist Megan McCubbin to discuss the impact cats have on our wildlife. Known for presenting nature shows on the BBC, Megan discusses how to balance the needs of our wildlife with the natural behaviour of cats, with Jeff Knott from Cats Protection. 

On this interesting topic the three consider how the UK’s cat-owning population can become wildlife champions, while still ensuring their cats are happy and healthy, and offer advice on how responsible cat owners can protect the animals in their communities.

So, if you’ve ever worried about your cat bringing in mice and birds, listen in! 

Plus, there is wider discussion on how cats are considered so differently to dogs and the reintroduction of wildcats to the UK, as we explore more about the world of cats on the UK’s leading feline podcast!  

Note: Cats Got Your Tongue? Is taking a mid season break and will return with episode 6 on Friday 6th June.

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In this episode Adam meets gamer and content creator Gab Smolders.  

Gab, who posts videos covering everything from horror films to the latest video games for her 1.2m followers on YouTube, lives with her beloved cat BB. A keen supporter of Cats Protection, she tells Adam about her regular live fundraising streams for the charity, the two discuss how they come up with their cats’ nicknames, and why BB is a lazy player!  

Plus, behaviourist Nicky talks about why cats hide their pain and explains what BB’s ‘happy dance’ could possibly mean.  

If you’ve been inspired by Gab Smolders and could fundraise live for cats, find out how you can Stream for Cats at cats.org.uk/stream-for-cats 

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In this fun episode Adam is joined by superstar influencers and singer-songwriters, Max & Harvey. Known for their wildly popular content, and no strangers to podcasts themselves, the talented duo discuss life with their cat Pingu, and the recently passed Curly.  

The three chat about how different cats can be, even those that live together, and how one can change personality after losing a feline sibling, plus the importance of highlighting good pet welfare. As animal advocates, Max & Harvey are regular visitors to Cats Protection cat centres and are always interested in the life and welfare of cats in care.  

Plus, behaviour expert Nicky is back and discusses whether a cat can be annoyed with you for paying more attention to your phone than them!  

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