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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I'm your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I'm a manager at a Kitten Nursery in NYC, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, a cat-themed variety show! In this podcast, you'll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. Plus, enjoy bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your burning questions. New episodes drop every other Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subsc ...
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Bonus Episode: Stephen Quandt – Do You Need Cat Behavior Help?
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In this special bonus episode, we’re joined by Stephen Quandt, a Feline Training and Behavior Specialist and the expert behind Cat Behavior Help, to unravel the mysteries of feline behavior. Stephen offers a wealth of knowledge that every cat lover will find invaluable. Whether you’re dealing with a feisty feline or just curious about what makes yo…
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In this episode, Gemma chats with Tabby Twitch, the friskiest feline in burlesque. She shares her journey of finding burlesque in the prime of her life and creating Prime, a show that celebrates performers at the height of their powers. With a background in both performing and producing, Tabby talks about her creative process, the empowerment of pe…
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Maria Bartolotta: Crafting a Solo Show and Life with Patches
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In this episode, Gemma chats with Maria Bartolotta, a talented purr-former who is a regular at the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show. They explore Maria’s journey in creating her solo show, I've Grown Plenty, Thanks, which recently premiered at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. With over a decade of versatile performance experience, Maria discusses …
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Pussy Leigh: Journey into Purrlesque and Embracing the Cat Lady Life!
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In this episode, Gemma chats with Pussy Leigh, a talented burlesque purr-former who is a regular at the Catbaret, Gemma's cat-themed variety show in NYC. They explore Pussy's journey in burlesque and developing cat-themed acts both as a solo performer and as part of her duo, Kitten Coven, with Tabby Twitch. Alongside her artistic journey, Pussy sha…
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Gatita Negra: Slinking Across Stages Coast to Coast
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In this episode, Gemma chats with Gatita Negra, a dynamic burlesque performer who began her journey in California, has performed internationally, and has now moved back to NYC. They dive into Gatita’s inspiration, creative process, and stage persona, which is deeply rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage. Gatita also shares how she’s renovating her ne…
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Welcome and Inspurration Behind Tails & Tassels!
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show in NYC by night! In this introductory episode, I share a bit about my ins-purr-ration in creating this podcast, creative and burlesque journey and what YOU can expect as a listener. Get r…
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Sneak Peek: Tails and Tassels Podcast Premiere
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret by night! In this podcast, we’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers, exploring their craft, their cats, and how these worlds collide. Expect tips for purr-formers and cat parents, plus bonus …
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