Ep 28: The Cat Who Worked at the Apple Genius Bar

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The healing power of fitness goes far beyond physical benefits—for today’s guest, it’s a form of self-expression and a celebration of what the body can do. In this episode, host Nora McInerny sits down with fitness personality Ivylis Rivera, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life with Chronic Migraine while holding onto her passion for movement. Ivylis opens up about the struggle of staying active while facing the fear of triggering a headache or migraine attack and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward—a resilience that carried her through the challenging journey of finding a Chronic Migraine treatment plan that worked for her. Join Nora and Ivylis as they explore the concept of “soft living,” a philosophy Ivylis embraces—staying active, listening to your body, and building trust in oneself. Click here for Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide, or visit https://abbv.ie/prescribing_info See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Intermission time! We're taking this week to dive back into the sassy and sometimes traumatizing short stories from The Cat Who Had 14 Tales before we start our next book! This time Julia relays two very different LJB stories, one we LOVE and one, well, let's just say we'll never forget it. Come along for the ride, kitty sleuths!

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Ep 28: The Cat Who Worked at the Apple Genius Bar

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published 6 years ago

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Ep 70: The Cat Who Got Stuck in a Cheese Basket 1:12:14

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It's not quite time for the great food Explo yet but we sure do get a lot of cheese talk in this section (which we're not mad about)! Join us for section two of The Cat Who Said Cheese, as we sort through Qwilleran's errands and mine for clues. Who planted a bomb in the run down Pickax Hotel? Does Koko's reaction to the new banker in town mean she's a suspect? Will Qwilleran ever get over himself and learn to cook? Outlook not so good on that last one...…

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Ep 69: The Raccoon Who Read About the Cheeses of the World 1:14:14

4 years ago1:14:14

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We're back in The Cat Who universe and it's a delicious one! We've been waiting to read The Cat Who Said Cheese since we both found copies at our favorite local Baltimore and LA used bookstores. Get ready to follow Qwilleran around on his day to day errands until a mystery interrupts the relative quiet of Pickax. Do Koko and Yum Yum still have what it takes to solve the small town mysteries of Moose County?…

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Ep 68: The Cat Who Had a Naked Snafu 1:35:32

4 years ago1:35:32

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It's dramatic conclusion time! We're checking back in on Bea, Sebastian and Fluff today to make sure their romantic hand-holding has evolved into more. And, boy, has it (the "more" even includes rattlesnake bites)! Join us as we wrap up The Trouble with Tabbies by A.G. Henley!

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Ep 67: The Cat Who Was a Knight in a Broken Down Bronco 1:19:19

4 years ago1:19:19

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We're putting our cozy mysteries on hold this time around and checking out the kitty romance genre! Join us as we head to Eva's favorite place of all time, Boulder, Colorado to get swept off our feet by wildlife photographer Sebastian, cat lover Bea and her literally uncountable cats!

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Ep 66: The Cat Who was a High Class Humorist 56:38

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We're heading back to Pickax for some first rate Moose County gossip! This week Julia shares two stories from Short and Tall Tales: Moose County Legends, and they're just chock full of random UFO mentions. Then Eva dives into Qwilleran's personal diary with two stories from The Private Life of the Cat Who... Tales of Koko and Yum Yum [from the Journal of James Mackintosh Qwilleran]. Enjoy the Squunk Water, kitty sleuths!…

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Ep 65: The Cat Who Had a Hanging Bed Full of Cliffhangers 1:18:13

4 years ago1:18:13

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Welcome to the dramatic conclusion of A Deadly Inside Scoop by Abby Collette! Today we're following Bronwyn Crewse as she not only serves up a full banquet of lavish ice cream desserts but manages to catch a murderer in the process. We're also talking hanging cat beds and cat tarot readings, so come join us on the prowl, kitty sleuths!…

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Ep 64: The Cat Who Made a Murder Suspect Vision Board 1:22:01

4 years ago1:22:01

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We're back in action, Purrteam! We've got some new fun surprises for you and your kitties in the new year. Today we're bringing you the latest in our Deadly Inside Scoop series, ramping up to the dramatic, cozy conclusion! Join us as we check in with Bronwyn and Maisie as they continue to amateur sleuth so hard. Don't miss the ice cream and the murder suspect vision boards!…

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Ep 63: The Cat Who Warmed Our Spooky, Mysterious Souls 1:26:06

5 years ago1:26:06

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Happy Halloween week, Purr-team!! We're diving into the second part of our new favorite cozy mystery, A Deadly Inside Scoop today and are going over our Halloween plans! We may have some more fun, spooky announcements later this week. In the meantime, pet your costume-clad kitties for us!

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Ep 62: The Cat Who Made Spiced Pumpkin Roll Ice Cream 1:40:27

5 years ago1:40:27

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WE'RE BACK!! We're so so sorry for our extreme hiatus but we couldn't be happier to be here just in time for spooky season! This week we've got some personal creepy experiences for you along with part one of our new book series, "A Deadly Inside Scoop", a book that quite possibly has the spooky-cutest cover we've ever seen. As always, pet your kitties for us, purr-team!!…

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Ep 61: The Cat Who Was Charged With Furrst Degree Purrder 1:32:19

5 years ago1:32:19

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Have you talked to your cat about gun safety yet? What about abstinence or satanism? If not, you're in luck! Because Christine Schiefer from And That's Why We Drink and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet joins us to go over all the sticky topics you need to discuss with your cat ASAP in order to save their multiple furry little lives and afterlives. Be sure to read along with our tome of the times: How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety: And Abstinence, Drugs, Satanism, and Other Dangers That Threaten Their Nine Lives by Zachary Auburn. All proceeds from this episode will be donated to Everytown and the Trevor Project to honor and support the work they do to combat gun violence and the very real harmful beliefs and policies that daily target the LGBTQ+ community.…

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Ep 60: The Cat Who Bought a Quarantine Ice Cream Machine 34:57

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We're back! We're so sorry for the inadvertent hiatus but we're back and closing out the saga of Caught Dead Handed... well, kind of. Unfortunately we were pretty disappointed in the ending so we're giving an overview, daydreaming about Julia's re-written ending and blurbing our next book. Hint hint, clue clue, it may just inspire Julia to get an ice cream maker!…

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Ep 59: The Cat Who Cast "Down There" Curses 1:37:47

5 years ago1:37:47

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Get ready for some midnight kisses ...and "down there" curses? We're following Lee (and steamy love interest Detective Mondello) to Tampa this week as they chase down clues for their witchy mystery in the third part of our series on Caught Dead Handed!

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Ep 58: The Cat Who Was a Midnight Psychic 1:21:58

5 years ago1:21:58

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The cozy mysteries continue to abound in Salem, Massachusetts! We're heading back to the WICH-TV set of Nightshades to help Lee and O'Ryan solve the mystery of not one, but two local murders! And let's not forget a literal sack-bag cat napping. Who could be behind it? We're also vowing to learn tarot and cuddle some cats along with her as well. Come and join us, Purrteam!…

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Ep 57: The Cat Who Ran a Coven 1:12:44

5 years ago1:12:44

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We're back, Purrteam! We're so sorry for the delay but we've got a brand spanking new book to cover and some updates on our cats' quarantine attitudes. Join us as we fly (virtually) to Salem, Massachusetts to investigate the murder of a fake psychic with the cat she left behind in Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry! We're suspicious of everybody!…

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Ep 56: The Cat Who Fought a Vampire Bunny with Filet Mignon 52:56

5 years ago52:56

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Welcome to our first ever guest episode! This week we welcome Em Schulz from And That's Why We Drink to the Purrteam and dive into the world of pet detectives and fanged rabbits with Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery! Hold on to your veggies because we even have a kitty sleuth to follow throughout this journey... although the canine paw-thor of the book might just be the hero we need right now. Remember to pet your kitties for us and make sure your vampire bunnies are getting all the veggie juices they need! All proceeds from this episode are being donated to Best Friends Animal Society and Feeding America to support COVID-19 relief efforts.…

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Ep 55: The Cat Who Cooked the Books 1:16:00

5 years ago1:16:00

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Well, it turns out you can get cabin fever in Moose County too! We may just be cranky from the quarantine but we're also in roast mode on this book and wow do we have a lot to talk about. The dramatic conclusion of the Cat Who Blew the Whistle flies off the handle! Join us as we escape to Pickax to solve our latest mystery and rewrite an ending we like better! Cheers, kitty sleuths!…

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Ep 54: The Cat Who Activated a Mystical Pyramid 1:06:11

5 years ago1:06:11

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Welcome to our Quarantine Edition of Purranormal Cativity! Check it out for a great PSA from Julia about how to continue to access school lunch programs even when school is not in session - YAY anti-hunger work! We hope everyone is doing well and we're just sending all our best and most mysterious vibes to you all. We do eventually talk about the 3rd section of The Cat Who Blew the Whistle and detail an amazing, even slightly occultish, scene of Koko learning to use a mystical pyramid that potentially caused a murder at a local tavern? Come virtually join us on our cozy journey (all while being slightly terrified about the state of the world). XOXO 😻🔍…

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Ep 53: The Cat Who Wrote a Laugh Monologue 1:05:38

5 years ago1:05:38

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We're sorry for our unexpected hiatus! We're back and ready to tackle the cozy crime and hot gossip of Pickax! Is Qwilleran goading Polly with Celia's move on purpose? Is Koko's death dance about Zak the dog? And, perhaps most importantly, will Qwilleran convince Celia to change her laugh based on his monologuing at the local cat-themed bar, Tipsy's? Join us on our latest cozy adventure! And stay safe out there, everyone. We're sending you big love and hugs in these weird and scary times <3…

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Ep 52: The Cat Who Was Conductor of the Champagne Party Train 1:05:40

5 years ago1:05:40

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Is it even a party train if there are no cats? Well, don't worry, Qwilleran at the very least brought cat treats on board the new Pickax charity dinner train. Join us as we dive into the latest cozy mystery coming out of Pickax: who punctured Homer Tibbett's inflatable seat cushion in the library... just kidding there is also a real mystery we think! So far we have two disappearances, an audit and some potential corporate espionage! We'll see you on the champagne party train, Purrteam!…

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Ep 51: The Cat Numerologist Who Changed His Name to Merlin 1:25:03

5 years ago1:25:03

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Do you know what number you are? We'd highly recommend making your math-loving sister do a numerology reading for you and your kitties! Qwilleran could help too! Check out our cozy conclusion to the Cat Who Came to Breakfast series to hear Qwilleran, Koko and Yum Yum's readings... oh and solve just a few murders along the way!…

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Ep 50: The Cat Who De-Bodied the Breakfast Island Bog 1:12:25

5 years ago1:12:25

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Ok get ready, Purrteam, because the mystery is heating up on Breakfast Island! We've got another wild incident to report (the dangers of hang gliding and guns!) as well as an afternoon high tea time to rant about (Qwilleran wore plaid and white pants!). But more importantly we have some suspicious cat activity to unravel. Does Koko know what words he's spelling out with domino tiles? And what is Cat Numerology and can someone teach it to us?? Hop on board the ferry to Breakfast Island with us - cats, as always, allowed!…

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Ep 49: The Cat Who Went to Breakfast Without Us 1:18:27

5 years ago1:18:27

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Happy New Year, Purrteam! We're back from the holidays and heading back to Breakfast Island with Koko and Yum Yum! We'll have to avoid Qwilleran, though, because he's in quite a mood about dominoes, rain and stray cats. So come ring in the new year with us and our mystery kitties!

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Ep 48: The Cat Who Was Trapped in a Fancy Man's Mind 1:07:43

5 years ago1:07:43

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We're back to the cozies!! And just in time for the coziest time of year. Join us as we catch up with Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum in the adorably named The Cat Who Came to Breakfast. We can't promise that we don't rant about pears in this episode but we do promise cats on a boat!

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Ep 47: The Cat Who Befriended a Wendigo 1:35:24

6 years ago1:35:24

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We're officially declaring Halloween over! Today we're bringing you the final installment in our spooky journey through Pet Sematary where we just might have to admit zombie Church is possibly complicit in some murders. Join us for our final peek into the horrific before we run screaming back to Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum!…

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Ep 46: The Cat Who Threw Cold Pizza Out the Window 1:31:28

6 years ago1:31:28

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We may be past Halloween but that doesn’t mean we’re done scaring ourselves! We’ve got a wild part three of our series on Pet Sematary, in which we continue to side with Church the zombie cat and rant at Louis, yes the fictional main character. Join us for our typical raucous book club with all the kitty interruptions and cat chats you know and (hopefully) love! And check out Perhaps It’s You podcast on all major listening platforms!…

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Ep 45: The Zombie Cat Who Crossed the Bone Tree Barrier 1:28:45

6 years ago1:28:45

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Happy Halloween, kitty sleuths! We're bringing you all the zombie kitty spookiness with the death, resurrection and (we think) utterly adorable creepiness of Church from Pet Sematery. In fact, he's inspired us to open our own rescue for all the zombie dogs, cats, even bulls of Ludlow, Maine because we don't think their owners deserve them anymore. Just remember, if you do happen to bring a beloved pet back from the grave, be nice to your new zombie companion... they just might be a little less murdery! Also good mews: we're extending Halloween until at least November 15th so strap in for the dramatic conclusion to Julia's Halloween Advent costumes and our sure-to-be terrifying wrap up of Pet Sematary! NOTE: We're also SO sorry for the audio of this episode - Julia was moving/echoey and we think ghosts might have invaded Eva's internet bc it really does sound a bit haunted. We promise we'll do better in the future!…

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Ep 44: The Cat Who Lived His Best Demon Afterlife 1:44:39

6 years ago1:44:39

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Happy Spooktober, Purrteam! We've made a bold choice in order to terrify ourselves this spooky season... we're reading the master of horror and demon cats: Stephen King's Pet Sematary! Join us on this nightmarish journey into the world of demonic kitty specters!

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Ep 43: The Cat Who Had a Spy Phone at the Mall 1:01:43

6 years ago1:01:43

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Welcome, feline 0013 and a halfs! This will be your new call sign for Qwilleran's spy games and if you play your cards right you just might get a K-Fund check for rip-roaring party at the shady Park of Pink Sunsets... Come with us on the dramatic - yet cozy - conclusion of The Cat Who Went Into the Closet and the beginning of our Spooky Season Celebrations!…

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Ep 42: The Cat Who Was Chaotic Neutral 1:18:24

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