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It’s the fast-paced, fact-packed, surprisingly enlightening show that believes in one small, furry truth: Tell me about your cat, and I’ll find out who you are. Come for fan-favorite segments like the Cat Quiz, the Hot Topic Debate, and Hey, You Need A Cat! Stay for honest conversations about being human… and being humans with cats.Your host is noted cat lady Mary Phillips-Sandy. Executive producer Lizzie Jacobs is indifferent about cats. Featuring an original theme song by Poingly, plus add ...
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We’re taking a short break in January, but we’ll be back in February! In the meantime, resident cat expert Julian (age 5) is here to tell you everything he knows about cats and how to care for them. What do different meows mean? What’s the one thing you should never let a cat have? And what can you do if your cat is afraid of her squeaky mouse toy?…
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Mary is joined by resident cat critic Ruby (age 6) to review cats up for adoption in the New York City area. If you like soccer, Beverly Cleary, or cats who “never give up" we may just have the pet for you. Plus: strong opinions about cat names, and a star rating system that goes beyond infinity. All cats were available for adoption at the time we …
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When guitarist Steve Selvidge isn’t touring with The Hold Steady, he’s home in Memphis with his extremely chill Maine Coon, Kumar, who likes to help assemble pedalboards. We investigate Memphis’s feline history, and Mary admits to almost getting carried away with this episode’s Quiz prize. Then Steve tells us about being a “lifelong cat nerd,” desp…
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Alvin Ailey company member Patrick Coker was clueless about cats until he met Marnie—and he’s got the funniest new cat dad story we’ve ever heard. Naturally, Mary puts him to the test with a dance-themed Cat Quiz, which leads to a shocking revelation about a decades-long hoax. Then Patrick explains how Marnie (a gifted dancer in her own right) has …
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Comedian, author, nurse, and ex-nun Kelli Dunham inherited her late partner’s cat. That’s actually not the most unusual thing Mary gets into in this episode: There’s a mixup at a livestock auction, plans for a cat cafe comedy tour, litter as penance, and tips for houseboat living. Mary and Kelli also delve into the harsh reality of grief, and Kelli…
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Riff Raff & Squeaky (ft. Reyhan Harmanci)
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Reyhan Harmanci, Gimlet Media’s new deputy head of programming, joins Mary to brainstorm a hypothetical cat media project involving GoPros and tiny billboards. Then we discuss cat journalism, audacious cat escapes, what it’s like navigating career changes in this unpredictable world, and how wrangling cats and wrangling babies is similar but also d…
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Writer/actor/tea drinker Mara Wilson tries to figure out if that’s an actual BBC episode plot description or a thing Mary just made up. Then we debate the biggest question facing Silicon Valley: Should there be a separate Twitter just for cat content? Plus: Mara’s best nap ever, cat sunburns, why spring is the worst, and cats in LA vs cats in NYC. …
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Rorschach & Orange Julius (ft. Sam Escobar)
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Allure’s deputy digital director Sam Escobar is a beauty expert who uses makeup as a form of creative expression. Mary tried eyeliner once. This opens up a lively conversation about differing views on beauty, the pressures and pleasures of self-presentation, and our moms’ Clinique habits. We also talk about cats! Obviously! Sam makes the case for a…
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Mary invites Louise Hung, writer/producer at The Order of the Good Death, for a seasonally appropriate conversation about death, black cats, and why so many people fear them both. Spoiler alert, we're pro-black cats (especially Louise's companions, Dorothy and Agatha). We also discuss the death positive movement, mourning pets, and getting comforta…
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DJ, video blogger, and cultural critic Jay Smooth helps Mary unpack one of hip-hop’s biggest mysteries: Why doesn’t Missy Elliott have a cat? Then we learn about Wallace, who’s been a source of positivity through times of change and who is a cultural critic in his own right (specifically, he likes all kinds of music but dislikes Jay’s broadcast voi…
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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/la…
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Marley and Ruthie Toots (ft. Chris Barron)
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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 g…
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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. Get complete show n…
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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 sin…
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Tatiana Angela Lansbury Romanov (ft. Alexandra Silber)
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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 C…
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Season 2 Trailer ft. Stoya, Alexandra Silber, Evan Ratliff
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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…
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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! Socialize with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Sign up for our monthly new…
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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. Socialize with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! Sign up for our monthly news…
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Veers, Xavier, Rolly, Ozzel & Mr. Burns (ft. Holly Frey)
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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 wh…
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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 c…
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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. Finall…
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Larry Bird, Simone & Tater (ft. Carmen Lagala, Muna Mire & Leslie Goshko)
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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 “l…
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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, …
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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…
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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 physica…
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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 t…
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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…
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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. Als…
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Squee & Prem (ft. Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman)
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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 …
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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 t…
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Warning: there’s a bad pun in this episode. It is not Claudia Restrepo’s fault! You know her from BuzzFeed’s Pero Like, and today she tells us all about Oscar, who—like so many other residents of La La Land—is handsome, talented, and difficult. Claudia also lets us in on the peculiar challenges of working among dog people, learning to let go when O…
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The Daily Show’s Dulcé Sloan is in a long-distance relationship with Queen Esther and Miracle, who live with her mom in Georgia. Lots of feelings in this one, from the miracle of Miracle’s survival to the reason Dulcé doesn’t FaceTime her babies. But there’s also a whole lot of love, the kind that’ll make you hug your cat while you listen. Plus lau…
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William James, Peregrine & Linden (ft. Choire Sicha)
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He edits The New York Times Styles section and co-founded The Awl, but Choire Sicha is here to talk about his three cats, his burgeoning career as a cat training expert, the art of cat obituaries and why he advises young people to pee on things. Plus! Actual New York Times Cat Headline or Fake News?, a rousing debate about cat-themed clothing and a…
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You saw the title. We talk about cats—and other things, but mostly cats. Noted cat lady and Comedy Central veteran Mary Phillips-Sandy is joined by fellow noted cat people for a fast-paced, off-kilter show that includes a themed cat quiz, a hot topic debate, and of course, hard-hitting personal questions about the guest’s cat(s). Upcoming eps featu…
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