Meowcore

This week's writer: Michelle Sagara, author of the Chronicles of Elantra. We talk about a race of telepaths who don't do crime. Panya's mind is blown by the existence of gatekeepers in metal. Whiskey in the Jar is not what she expected.

Songs: 1) For Whom the Bell Tolls; 2) Wherever I May Roam; 3) Sad But True; 4) Until It Sleeps; 5) Whiskey in the Jar; 6) Now That We're Dead.

This week's author: Naomi Novik, author of Temeraire.

We talk about bands using tracks for their live shows and how there's nothing wrong with that. Inspired by Artificial Suicide, Panya tells us about how being yourself may keep you from getting a job. Jana washes the inside of Buddy's ears.

Songs: 1) The Death of Peace of Mind; 2) Artificial Suicide live, Concrete Forever Las Vegas; 3) Concrete Jungle; 4) Just Pretend live at SiriusXM; 5) Limits (Unplugged Music Video); 6) If I'm There (Unplugged Music Video)

Today's author: N.K. Jemisin

We talk about hair care, and about long-furred cats catching all the static electricity in winter. We discuss how much people change and why they may wanna change their name. We talk social media and arguing with strangers.

Songs: 1) Aphasia 2) Wings of Tomorrow, live 1986 3) Superstitious 4) Spirit of the Underdog 5) Settle for Love 6) New Love in Town

This week's author: Jim Butcher. It is a good idea to keep a fireball spell on you at all times, like Harry Dresden. Some things just need to be set on fire.

Highlights: Panya says "Welease the kwaken!" We talk about the summer of afterlife and the comfort of having death as a friend.

Songs: 1) Solitude 2) Death Thy Lover 3) House of Doom 4) astorolus 5) Astorolus live 2019 6) Bridge of the Blind

This week's author: Melanie Rawn. Was it a good idea to involve Sunrunners in politics?

We talk about group memories and about exposing ourselves to different worldviews and cultures. We think about the wizard's slaves who are free to go after his failed attempt to fly! Jana bops Panya and Buddy tries to steal Panya's chair. Songs: 1) Temple of the King, 2) Stargazer, 3) Long Live Rock and Roll, 4) Rainbow eyes, 5) Gates of Babylon

This week's author: Tamora Pierce. We talk about depression, job hunting, communism. Songs: 1) Going Hunting, 2) Tsar Bomba; 3) Tsar Bomba at Autocapella; 4) Bloody Angel; 5) Bloody Angel at Bloodstock, 2014; 6) For the Swarm.

This episode's author: Sharon Shinn. This time, introverted kitty Stormlight appeared and took over the catchat. Songs: 1) Before the Dawn; 2) Breaking the Law; 3) Living After Midnight; 4) Turbo Lover; 5) Painkiller; 6) Halls of Valhalla

This week’s author: Lois McMaster Bujold. We talk about Martin Gore’s iconic looks and about Lora’s halo in reverse. Songs: 1) Shake the Disease; 2) The Bottom Line; 3) Jezebel; 4) Halo; 5) Goodnight Lovers; 6) Ghosts Again

Today’s author: Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel’s Legacy. We listen to one of the pioneers of electronic music. We talk about Jana kitty growing up.

Tracks: 1) Oxygene 4; 2) The Story Behind The Song Oxygene 4 3) Equinoxe 4; 4) Equinoxe 5; 5) Second Rendez-vous; 6) Brick England

We talk about creative freedoms, Tom Scholz’s guitar tone, Boston album covers, Jana’s hunting habits. Panya tells us about Guy Gavriel Kay, author of The Fionavar Tapestry.

Songs: 1) More Than a Feeling; 2) Foreplay/Long Time 3) Smokin'; 4) Hitch a Ride; 5) Don’t Look Back; 6) Amanda