Episodes
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen gives an update on the status of “Homer’s Odyssey” (hint: it’s good news!), heads back to The Office, and wonders why it’s so incredibly gratifying to feed an animal. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 05/09/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares her weekend plans for this Saturday’s Brooklyn Book Crawl in honor of National Independent Bookstore Day. Later, Gwen wonders why harm to cats—or the suggestion of harm to cats (like what Dwight did to Angela’s cat on “The Office)—is so often played for laughs. Check it out meow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/25/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen addresses rescue fatigue, option fatigue, and the problem of reader’s block (not writer’s block—reader’s block)! It’s actually a higher-energy and more optimistic episode than it sounds like from this description. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/18/23
Gwen speaks her mind this week on an all-new episode. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/11/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen introduces listeners to an AMAZING (and reasonably priced!) skincare line that uses its proceeds to save and care for rescue animals. Later on, Gwen talks to Bryan Kortis, founder and Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. You definitely don’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 04/04/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders how we can know for sure that we’re the ones the cats we adopt were truly meant to be with. Later, Gwen speaks with author Teresa Pesce about her new book, Advice, which covers everything from coworkers to cats to boyfriends to regular friends, and everything in between. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/21/23
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen talks about why “Homer’s Odyssey” may be disappearing (apparently Random House no longer wishes to print it). Later, Gwen answers a reader question about personality flaws. It’s an especially purr-sonal episode this week, so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/15/23
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on Clayton and Fanny (and how they fared during Gwen’s recent trip!); ponders whether we are truly and actually meant to be with the cats we end up with; and lets readers know how and where they can help support rescue for the animals of Turkey and Syria affected by the recent earthquake. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 03/07/23
On this week’s all-new episode, a recently returned Gwen talks about her travels in the Middle East, explores ways to help the dogs and cats who live there, and tells THE SINGLE GREATEST STORY you will hear this week, month, year—or possibly ever! You DEFINITELY don’t want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/28/23
In this week’s all-new episode—available early for Patreon supporters!—Gwen plans a trip to the Middle East, seeks wisdom from her listeners on an important question and condoles with listener and friend Neta Mercer on the recent loss of her beloved Pouncer. Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 02/10/23
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders if it will ever be possible to satiate the insatiable Clayton’s need for constant attention. Later, Gwen opens up in response to a reader question about how it feels to be a bestselling author whose friends and relatives—for the most part—don’t read her books. (In fairness, none of them have cats!) Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/31/23
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen pitches the idea for a cat-centric travel/reality series, shares her own upcoming excursion to the Middle East, and answers a reader question for the first time in 2023. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/24/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen argues with a friend about the morality of declawing cats > and ponders whether there’s an age beyond which one is “too old” to adopt a kitten. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/17/23
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen takes a brief look behind the scenes at how the writing “sausage” gets made. Later on, Gwen answers a reader question and describes her new book-in-progress. And tells some new cat stories! Listen to it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/10/23
Happy New Year! In this week’s episode, Gwen presents the latest installment of the ongoing saga of the backyard squirrels and cat (now with birds!), as well as the hopefully happy ending to the story of the Albanian mama cat and her kittens. Plus: New Year’s goals! Later on, it’s the second half of Gwen’s conversation with Steve Dale. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 01/03/23
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with journalist, radio personality, and tireless cat-rescue advocate Steve Dale, who has exciting news about a potential cure on the horizon for FIP! Also in this episode, is it possible for squirrels to bully a human? The answer may surprise you!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/20/22
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen battles anxiety, Clayton battles Laurence, and Fanny unearths her favorite seasonal toy mouse from wherever it is she hides her things the rest of the year. Grab your Christmas scarf and listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 12/08/22
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen contemplates the nature of gratitude and gives a deep-dive, behind-the-scenes look at one of her most notorious large-scale “Homer’s Heroes” rescue efforts. Also: Gwen’s NEW cat book is out today! Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/29/22
On this week’s all-new episode—available early to Patreon supporters!—Gwen shares an exclusive sneak peek and live reading from her new book, YOU are PAWSOME! 75 Reasons Why Your Cats Love You, and Why Loving Them Back Makes You a Better Human! Also, Gwen tries to unravel the mystery behind her 20,000 new podcast listeners. See what all the excitement’s about, and listen to the new episode now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/21/22
On this week’s all-new episode, Clayton speaks! And clings! (Seriously, though, Clayton is *super* clingy these days!) Also, Gwen shares details about her newest book—coming out this month!—plans for her writing future, and asks her listeners: What’s the best way to get mildew out of a canvas bag? Hit the Play button to listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/15/22
Gwen returns from a loooooong hiatus wiser, healthier, and as much in love with cats as ever! In this all-new episode, Gwen gives an overview of her three-week animal-rescue mission/writing retreat in Albania. Later on, it’s the long-awaited interview with cat rescuer and fascinating human Patti Ackerman! Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published 11/08/22
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on all the latest doings, including the brand-new “sauna blanket” that’s driving her cats wild (with frustration)! Also, Gwen answers a listener question about things she wishes she’d done differently for her cats over the years. Regrets? She’s had a few! Listen now to find out what they were! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 04/06/22
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Julie Kelley, founder and director of the Let’s Be SMART cat rescue organization in Greece! Also, Gwen gives an update on the situation for animals in Ukraine, and what you can do to help out the heroic organizations and people risking their lives to save other lives. Plus, Gwen answers a reader question: How do I know if I really love my cat, or if my cat really loves me? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/22/22
In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen speaks with Ashley Byrne of PETA and Alexandra Sava of Sava’s Safe Haven in Romania to get gripping firsthand accounts of what’s being done to save cats, dogs, and other four-legged refugees from the war zone in Ukraine—and, of course, what YOU can do in this crisis to help save lives TODAY!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/08/22
On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen is once again speaking with philosopher, author, and all-around man of letters John Gray about his book “Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life,” and the ways in which cats can help all of us to be better, happier, more fulfilled, and more ethical humans. It’s an entertaining and deeply thought-provoking conversation you won’t want to miss—so check it out now! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 03/01/22