Let's Talk About Cats

The Atlantic's Adam Serwer takes a break from cogent political analysis to talk about his most loyal co-workers, The Garfields—Butters, Burns, Eggsy, and Benne. Then we put his love of Italian food and felines to the test in the Cat Quiz, where Mary definitely pronounces some things incorrectly! Plus: a serious debate about cats on surfaces. Finally, we get the lowdown on Adam’s international cat acquisition strategy, how cats help when your job involves staring into the abyss, and what the last pure things on the internet are. Also! Helpful tips for cat tourism in Rome.

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Recorded live at The Greene Space in NYC! One lucky audience member joins comedian Carmen Lagala for a Cat Quiz about performing cats, and our bandleader/musical guest Leslie Goshko performs an incredibly catchy song about Tater’s journey from Florida to New York. In the Hot Topic debate, Carmen and writer/producer Muna Mire decide if the phrase “let the cat out of the bag” is canceled or not. Then Muna tells us all about Simone, who loves fast food and might have mystical powers. Plus: Since it’s a safe space, Carmen tries out a new cat joke and Mary explains some of her most elaborate cat theories!

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Why make resolutions when you could talk about cats? Heidi Vanderlee (The Chris Gethard Show, Early Riser, Shark Party Media) spent the last morning of 2018 reflecting on her aging Maine coons and how taking care of them has changed her life both personally and professionally. There’s also a fact-packed Cat-Shark Quiz, and a new segment called Oh, Fur Sharing!, in which we try to decipher a tweet about an incident involving a cat, a squirrel, and a bed. Producer Lizzie says this one sounds like we were hanging out in our pajamas—kinda chill, kinda cozy—but we were in fact fully clothed. You don’t have to be, though! Get into some sweats, get under a blanket, and enjoy!

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The multi-talented Shane O’Neill a.k.a. Shane Shane (comedian, musician, host, video maker, facial hair advocate) stops by for a conversation about creativity, community, and cats. We persuade the legendary Sandra Bernhard to get a cat in Hey, You Need A Cat!, and Shane reveals some ~inside intel~ about her dogwalker. Then it’s time to focus on the real star of the show: Wanda, who survived Hurricane Katrina and rode a bus to Wisconsin, where she and Shane fell in love at first sight. But when Shane moved to New York and fell in love with a guy who didn’t like cats, would Wanda win him over? (Spoiler alert: Duh.) Plus! Find out how Shane almost murdered Lil Bub!

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Grab those helmets—today’s guest is Gotham Girls Roller Derby superstar Carnage Electra! We get the scoop about her cat Steve, from his early days as a Brooklyn street tough to his current life as an aspiring musician. Plus, some insight about what cats and derby players have in common, and why so many women who are drawn to such an intense physical sport are also drawn to such soft furry creatures. We also put Carnage to the test with a Cat Quiz about former Pussycat Doll Carmen Electra, her derby alter ego namesake. HEY HI WE’RE BACK, HAPPY 2019!

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Late Show writer Ariel Dumas got her comedy start at Second City, so naturally we put her to the test with a Chicago-themed Cat Quiz. Plus, a brand-new segment in which we convince Keanu Reeves to get a cat! Then, we hear all about Boy Kitty and Girl Kitty: from the hours they spent watching Fox News for Ariel’s job at The Colbert Report to their taste in cat furniture. We also discuss the Amazing Acro-Cats Late Show performance that went very wrong—or very right—and why it meant so much to both of us.

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Comedian, writer, TV producer (Girl Code, After After Party) and all-around delightful human Sachi Ezura joins us for “How Much Do You Know About Cats In Scripted Television Comedy Since 2013?” and a debate about cat code and consent. Then she shares the story of three cats: Corn, who passed away last summer; Magoo, who was briefly an only cat; and saucy little Pudding, who is Magoo’s new companion. Plus! Raising cats as a feminist act, and why cats are good for crying on.

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Ana Marie Cox, host of With Friends Like These, stopped by the day after the midterm elections to take a break from politics and discuss her cats Luke and Leia. They’ve played a big role in her journey to sobriety, and we get into a candid conversation about why cats make great sponsors and how scooping the litter box is a reason to stay alive. Also! A Cat Quiz with one of the wackiest questions we’ve had yet (it harks back to the Clinton administration), a debate about cats’ governing abilities, and a call for investment in feline spycraft.

If you or someone you know is struggling, cats are great, but don’t forget the folks at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are there for you too.

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One of our favorite couples, the hosts of Couples Therapy, has a couple of cats that they love—and have anxiety about. Today we tackle a special therapy-themed Cat Quiz and decide what to do if you fall in love with someone who’s allergic to cats. Plus! A shocking secret from the early days of Naomi and Andy’s relationship, some v. deep philosophy talk, and bad news for Mary’s cat sitter.

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Curbed NY editor Amy Plitt knows cats, and she knows New York City. But will she prevail in a surprisingly difficult round of Cat Food or NYC Delicacy? We also engage in a debate about cat cafes, make a case for cat unions and suggest a revision for New York’s city seal. Then we learn about Stella, Amy’s ride-or-die, the one constant she’s had in this mercurial metropolis. Boyfriends, apartments, and jobs have come and gone—but Stella’s been there through it all.

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