Two Cat Kitchen

We’re putting the brakes on the Two Cat Kitchen to focus on a new and exciting podcast- The Bay and Beyond! It will feature a series of interviews with ecologists and other scientists working in Narragansett Bay and the surrounding watersheds. We’ll hear both about their current research and how they got into science. In addition, there’ll be some fun shorter episodes exploring aspects of the ecology of the Bay with the help of local experts. All brought to you by the same TCK regulars, and as with past Two Cat productions we’ll also include topical songs, and maybe even a recipe or two!

We’re on schedule to start releasing episodes in fall 2026. Stick around and enjoy the fun!

We wrap up season 3 of The Kitchen with a science episode- Sunshine Menezes is back to talk about her role as Clinical Professor of Environmental Communication in the Department of Natural Resources Sciences at the University of Rhode Island. Sunshine describes her work to promote inclusive science communication, developing classes and workshops for students and professionals to help them communicate more effectively and more inclusively. She also talks about her research developing methodologies to help scientists recognize environmental justice issues and interact with broader public audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to those with whom they are communicating. And to top things off Sunshine graciously takes part in one of our foodie quizzes. All in all a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss!

Performed by The Coconotes:

La Tierra de los Mil Gatos by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

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We catch up with good friend Sunshine Menezes who joins us for the first of two fun-packed episodes to round out our current season! Sunshine talks about her work as a singer and songwriter, and guides us through her varied musical journey which includes stops with the bands Chiva Bus and The Subsonics, and writing and recording the western swing album Shiner and Her Lucky Pennies. We hear a trio of songs from the album, and Sunshine also reveals the closely guarded secrets to making Grandma Dubé’s fantastic ginger snap cookies! We had a blast making this episode and we hope you enjoy listening! 

Featured from the album:

Birdie by Sunshine Menezes

Coming Home to You by Sunshine Menezes

Crying in the Deep Blue Sea by Hank Thompson © Warner Chappell Music, Inc

Find more of Sunshine’s music on YouTube: search ‘Shiner and Her Lucky Pennies’

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We’re super excited to bring you music from a brand new release: A Child’s Garden of Song, Vol. 2, folk and acoustic music settings of children’s poems by Robert Louis Stevenson! Written in 1882 at the height of his career, the collection of 64 poems for children soon became a favorite amongst children and adults alike, and is one of the works through which Stevenson is best known today. Back in the early 2000’s a group of folk and Americana artists joined forces on the original Child’s Garden of Song. Volume 2 features many of the original artists and contributions from several Two Cat Kitchen regulars! The poems, written from the point of view of a child, are wonderfully expressive in their simplicity, and seem particularly suitable for musical adaptation. Our settings strive to maintain their sense of innocence and celebration of the wonders of childhood. Also in this episode we check in with Chi Chi Pekingese who gives us the lowdown on the life and times of RLS, and you can match wits with us on an RLS quiz! All in all the purr-fect combination for a f(el)ine episode!

Featured from the album:

Picture Books

The Sun’s Travels

Winter Time

Stream A Child’s Garden of Song Vol. 2 on all your favorite streaming services, or visit out Bandcamp page at: 

https://twocattango.bandcamp.com/album/a-childs-garden-of-song-vol-2

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There’s a late-winter chill in the air here in Two Cat Nation but this episode is guaranteed to warm things up- we’re featuring guitarist, singer, and songwriter Paul Colombino! Paul talks about his career in music performing, writing, and teaching, and we hear several of his songs including a number from his upcoming album. Paul also reveals the old-school secret to making a stellar tomato sauce. You’re in for a treat- be sure to give it a listen!

Performed by Paul Colombino:

Kottke by Paul Colombino

Winter Sky by Paul Colombino

Cold Moon by Paul Colombino

To hear more of Paul’s music visit paulcolombino.com

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What are we talking about? Check out this week’s episode featuring our good friend Sophia Lopardo to find out! Sophia is an environmental scientist who recently completed a project involving grasses, forbs, and bees. She fills us in on the details of her study and how she got started in a career in science. Sophia also reveals the secrets of making an unbelievably delicious pear tart! And we debut a new segment- Two Cat Kitchen Tips- where culinary pros in the know offer tips and techniques to make your time in the kitchen even better. First up- everyone’s favorite Armenian grandma! All this and more in this exciting episode- be sure to check it out!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Rhythm of a Restless Night by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Somebody Told Me by Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, and Ronnie Jr. Vannucci, © Universal Music Publishing Group 

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We’re super excited to welcome Ferns and Fiddleheads to the Kitchen! Tess McGowan and Issa Arango-Tobon are an indie-folk duo performing their original music in the Providence, RI area. In this episode they fill us in on their latest musical exploits including the release of their two new EP’s! We recorded this episode in late summer 2025 and by the time it drops both EP’s will be available so be sure to check them out (fernsandfiddleheads.bandcamp.com). Tess and Issa also give us some inside tips on making Birria Tacos, and reveal the secret (almost) to aunt Sherry’s scones. Be sure to join us for this awesome episode!

Performed by Ferns and Fiddleheads:

Scenic Route by Tess McGowan

Colorado in Spring by Tess McGowan

Gave In by Issa Arango-Tobon

Performed by The Coconotes:

Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver, © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Check out Ferns and Fiddleheads’ EPs Scenic Route and Long Midnight Drive at fernsandfiddleheads.bandcamp.com

Instagram: @ferns.and.fiddleheads

Tik Tok: @ferns.fiddleheads

Learn more about The Proving Ground studio: @theprovinggroundri; theprovingground.studio

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Singer songwriter George Ajjan The Ajjancy (http://theajjancy.com) joins us for a fun and informative episode! George talks about his experiences navigating the independent musician landscape, and gives great insights into the current state of the music scene and how it has been both beneficial and detrimental for independent artists. We also hear some of his new music, and, just in time for the holidays, George reveals how to wire your freezer for the best all-fruit sorbet. All in all an episode not to be missed!

Performed by The Ajjancy:

Magdalulu by George Ajjan

Enivrer by George Ajjan

Jude & I by George Ajjan

Check out more of George’s music at http://theajjancy.com

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This episode we’re joined by Beth Berry, artistic director and playwright for GEAR Productions! GEAR stands for Give Everyone a Role, and is an organization that strives to provide positive performance experiences for students of all interests and abilities. Beth talks about her roots in theater, fills us in on the history of GEAR in this their 25th year, and lets us in on the secret to making Chocolate Biskvi, a 3-layer Swedish Cookie!  The Coconotes join with Sophia Pearson to give us their take on a few songs from past GEAR shows, and we feature a guest appearance by Paul Colombino singing his song Finding Home from the show Knowing Home. We also hear about GEAR’s upcoming all-abilities show Space Daze happening this November 22nd and 23rd. Check out GEAR’s website at gearproductions.org for more information!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Now Awaken by Beth Berry, to the theme from Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity from The Planets by Gustav Holst

Zero by Beth Berry, to the tune Hernando’s Hideaway by Jerry Ross and Richard Adler, © Word Collections Publishing

Save Me a Bite by Beth Berry, to the tune Comedy Tonight by Stephen Sondheim, © Stephen Sondheim

Performed by Paul Colombino:

Finding Home by Paul Colombino

Learn more about GEAR at gearproductions.org

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Rhythm, rowing, and roasting are on the agenda as we talk with our good friend Jenna Hetzell! Jenna is a drummer who was also a collegiate rower and is currently the owner and roaster at Seaworthy Coffee Roasters. Jenna talks us through the importance of rhythm in each of these endeavors, and lets us in on the secret to whipping up the tastiest scrambled eggs ever! The Coconotes contribute a couple of covers, and we top things off an encore of the Two Cat Comedy Hour featuring- you guessed it- cat jokes! Another supurrlative episode here on the Two Cat Kitchen!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Red Mosquito by Eddie Vedder, Jack Irons, Jeff Ament, Mike McCready, and Stone Gossard, © Universal Music Publishing Group

Java Jive by Ben Oakland and Milton Drake, © Sony/ATV Tunes LLC

Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

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