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  • 10. Christmas with Ronni Ancona: Winter Special

    10. Christmas with Ronni Ancona: Winter Special
    2024/12/06

    Cats Got Your Tongue? is back with a special bumper festive episode! Host Adam Brown is joined by BAFTA award-winning comedian, actress and writer, Ronni Ancona to discuss her two beloved cats, Tommy and Tootsie. Ronni learns that she is not the only one in denial about her cats getting older, treats the team to a few special voices and receives an early Christmas present from Cats Protection.


    Plus, behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss the rise in cat abandonment as part of the hugely important Cats Protection winter appeal and gives plenty of advice on how to keep your cats safe and happy this Christmas.


    We also hear how much cat owners are willing to spend on their cats at Christmas and the lengths they will go to for a seasonal treat. BBC Radio 2’s Justine Greene, broadcaster and writer Samantha Renke, Iwan Carrington from Sort Your Life Out and comedian Desiree Burch share their opinions on feline festivities.


    All gifts featured can be bought from the Cats Protection shop cats.org.uk/gifts and for a last-minute surprise that really gives back how about a Craft for Cats kit? Everything needed to create personalised cat-themed tree baubles here: cats.org.uk/embroiderycraft


    Cats Got Your Tongue? will be back for season three in 2025, so please keep sending in your questions and stories to pod@cats.org.uk or WhatsApp to 07824 551 076


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    1 時間 9 分
  • 9. Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon: Listeners’ Cats’ Tales special

    9. Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon: Listeners’ Cats’ Tales special
    2024/08/30

    In what is now becoming an end of season tradition, Adam talks to practicing vet and TikTok sensation, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, to help tackle some of your cat questions and queries. Dr Ben talks of his own relationship with cats, the common welfare issues he experiences in practice, pet welfare on social media and how he is looking forward to being on the Cat of the Year judging panel for the 2024 National Cat Awards.


    Plus, Cats Protection behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss a range of your Cats’ Tales including; winning the affection of your cat, whether you should make your own cat food and if a missing tail affects a cat in any way.


    Thank you to everyone who has listened to season two of Cats Got Your Tongue?. Please keep sending in your questions and stories to pod@cats.org.uk or WhatsApp to 07824 551 076 and keep an ear open for our festive Christmas special coming this December…


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    54 分
  • 8. Elis James

    8. Elis James
    2024/08/23
    In this episode, Adam talks to stand-up comedian, podcaster and broadcaster Elis James, about his two cats Freckle and Whiskers. Elis learns about the world of cat cakes, discusses midnight zoomies and reveals why they have unlocked a part of his personality he never knew he had. Plus, Nicky is back and the team discuss whether mice and birds are really gifts from our cats and answer an adorable question that wonders if cats can smile.

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    53 分
  • 7. Bob Mortimer

    7. Bob Mortimer
    2024/08/16
    In this episode Adam is very pleased to welcome a legend to Cats Got Your Tongue?, the comedian, author and TV personality, Bob Mortimer! Bob chats about life with his cat Goodmonson, his pride at having such a handsome cat and the inspiration behind his famous surreal cat names. Plus, he reflects on the many cats he has had throughout his life. And joining the team for this very special episode is Alison Richards, Cats Protection head vet, to discuss Bob’s query about cats peeing indoors, a question about brushing your pet’s teeth and how cats keep us positive when things get tough.

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    52 分
  • 6. Jane Fallon

    6. Jane Fallon
    2024/08/09
    In this episode, Adam talks to best-selling author, Jane Fallon, about her cat, Pickle, who has now become a bit of a celebrity in her own right! Jane tells us how many days Pickle has gone without a ‘food-related theft incident’, why animal welfare is so important to her and who gets the most attention in her household. Plus, Nicky answers a question on fostering overlaps and the team discuss the meaning of life for a cat and Lifeline, the Cats Protection specialist service for cat owners fleeing domestic abuse.

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    48 分
  • 5. Dawn O’Porter

    5. Dawn O’Porter
    2024/07/19

    Episode five sees Adam chat to writer, TV Presenter and confirmed Cat Lady Dawn O'Porter, about her two rescue cats, Myrtle and Boo. Dawn, who presents the National Cat Awards for Cats Protection, discusses why cats will always be by her side, the war against the ‘crazy cat lady’ stereotype and opens up about her experiences of grief for Lilu, her cat of 16 years. And Nicky is on hand to answer more of your Cats’ Tales, including a question asking if cats have belly buttons!

    Cats Got Your Tongue? returns on 9th August with the rest of Season Two.


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  • 4. Giles Coren

    4. Giles Coren
    2024/07/12
    In this episode, Adam chats to restaurant critic, columnist and presenter, Giles Coren, about his “one and a half” cats, Iris and Mo. Giles breaks down the convoluted nickname(s) he has created for Iris, the story behind Mo making the decision to leave home and discusses the benefits of using your cat to get out of doing household chores. Plus, Nicky talks of the importance of protecting songbird populations when answering your Cats' Tales.

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    45 分
  • 3. Laurence Llewellyn Bowen

    3. Laurence Llewellyn Bowen
    2024/07/05

    In this entertaining new episode, Adam chats to interior designer and TV legend, Laurence Llewellyn Bowen, about his beloved cat, Higgins. Laurence discusses why he believes cats are worshipped, does a great feline impression and takes inspiration from the podcast to design a range of fabrics for cats. The team discuss if there is any truth in cats being drawn to pregnant women and Nicky is on hand to answer more of your Cats’ Tales, including a question about whether it’s safe to warm up cat food!




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    46 分