Let's Talk About Cats

Stoya is a celebrated author, advice columnist, pornographer, model, and actress, but her most important job is caring for Widget and Pixel, who have finally forgiven her for driving them cross country (we think). Mary reports on a study that proves cats know their names, which begs the question: do cats know they exist? Plus: Treat parties, cat/lady stereotypes, and an especially entertaining Cat Quiz based on the title of Stoya’s book, “Philosophy, Pussycats, and Porn.”

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Musician Chris Barron found international success with his band Spin Doctors, but a rare medical condition nearly ended his career… twice. Mary learns how Marley guided him during that terrifying time, why Ruthie Toots had to join Chris' family, and how cats help break creative blocks and remind us that life is worth living. Plus: We identify the greatest cat songs ever written, Mary opens up about her awkward teen years, and Chris’s pottery past resurfaces with a ceramics-themed Cat Quiz.

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Embroidery artist and writer Eboni Hogan joins Mary to talk cats, kids, and the problem with competitive poetry. Mary administers a high-stakes Cat Quiz about #artsandcats and saves the day by keeping people from eating a cheezy cat snack. Plus: The joy of hiding in the bathroom, and surprising insight about cat-turtle dynamics.

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Journalist Evan Ratliff co-hosts the Longform Podcast, but how much does he know about cats and things that are long? We debate the ethics of feline forensic science, then Evan discusses his relationship with former Vine star Henry, who may be a lot smarter than he looks. Also: Awl nostalgia, why international criminals don’t have cats, and the single most horrifying story ever told on this show.

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Broadway star and author Al Silber kicks off our second season with the incredible true story of the time her late father visited her as a cat. We also debate cats as crime solvers, pay tribute to Angela Lansbury, and find out how the Union Square Petco helped bring Al and Tati together. Plus: How much do you know about cats and musicals (but not Cats the musical)? 

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New episodes return 9/17! Upcoming guests include Stoya, Alexandra Silber, Evan Ratliff, Jay Smooth, Mara Wilson, Eboni Hogan, and more. The Cat Quiz is back and the prizes are better than ever! We’ll resolve feline quandaries in the Hot Topic debate and convince catless celebrities to change their ways in Hey, You Need A Cat! And, of course, we’ll have revealing conversations about how cats have shaped our lives, from the silly to the profound. Subscribe now!

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Attention, LTAC campers: Today we’re brushing up on the most interesting cat facts we learned in season 1, covering everything from history to continental philosophy to travel tips. If you listen to the end, you’ll qualify for your Casual Conversation Starters badge!

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The rumors are true—full episodes return in September!

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Hey LTAC campers! Today’s agenda: Taking a look back at some of the weirdest cat behavior we heard about in season one, plus an exclusive update from Steve, the Brooklyn cat with dreams of making it big as an experimental musician. After that, we’re making lanyards.

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It’s our season finale, and what a stellar way to wrap! Holly Frey hosts a bunch of podcasts (including perennial fave Stuff You Missed In History Class) and has a herd of cats. We put her to the test with a very futuristic Cat Quiz, then defy the limits of the space-time continuum to chat with Jane Addams in Hey, You Need A Cat! We also discuss which historical figures our cats are (can you guess which glamorous Old Hollywood star is Grendel’s doppelgänger?) and why it’s okay for everything around us to change—except cats.

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Hey, we’re taking a little break, but we’ll be back soon! In the meantime, we’d love to know what you thought about season 1. Leave a review or drop a note: [email protected].

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Chef Fany Gerson’s paletas, ice creams, and other Mexican-inspired treats are some of the best in town. When she’s not running her shop, La Newyorkina, and writing James Beard-nominated cookbooks, she’s home with her new baby and Leonard (aka Terremoto), the cat she didn’t intend to have. We find out how THAT happened in what may be the strangest cat acquisition story we’ve ever heard. We also talk cat-kid dynamics, optimism, oatmeal, and more. Plus! An extra-sweet Cat Quiz, and Fany invents an exciting new dessert inspired by Leonard.

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