
Teaching My Cat To Read: The “very serious” Book Review Podcast
"Teaching My Cat to Read" is a book podcast that adds a unique comedic twist to literary discussions - thinking what our cat would think of this book. Discover answers to questions like, "Who would emerge victorious in a fight between Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennett?" or "Who funded the grant money for Victor Frankenstein's experiments?" And don't forget, we never fail to ask the important question: "What rating would our cat give this book?"
Tune in every other week for brand new episodes that guarantee laughter and literary discussion.
P.s. We have content warnings for each episode, please check them to make sure it’s your cup of tea!
Episodes
81 episodes
The Hunger Games - Bread and circuses and child murder
In this episode, we’re talking all things The Hunger Games—the book that took the world by storm and redefined YA dystopian fiction. We’ll dive into what makes this story so gripping, from the intense survival stakes to the sharp socia...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:02:36

Jane Eyre - Even The Weather Thinks This Is A Bad Idea
Join us for an in-depth conversation as we explore Charlotte Brontë’s classic, Jane Eyre. In this episode, we chat about the unforgettable journey of Jane—from her early struggles as an orphan to her quest for independence and love. We dive int...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:13:36

Mini Ep - Much Ado about Nothing
In this Mini episode, we’re back to the world of Shakespeare with “Much Ado About Nothing”, and ask questions we hadn’t asked before. Note, this episode features spoilers for the book. The Back of the Book: “T...
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Season 4
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22:20

Throne of Jade (Temeraire) - it's my book they will stay on the boat if I tell them to
Join us for a chat as we dive into Naomi Novik’s Throne of Jade, the second installment in the Temeraire (His Majesty’s Dragon) series. In this episode, we discuss about the epic blend of historical intrigue, vibrant dragon lore, and c...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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55:18

Mansfield Park - Mansplain Park
In our final Austen discussion, we turn our attention to Mansfield Park. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about Jane Austen’s classic as we explore its characters, intricate plot, and enduring social commentary. Throug...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:02:54

A Closed and Common Orbit - What does it mean to be a Human or an AI?
In this episode of Teaching My Cat to Read, we’re diving into the heartwarming and deeply thought provoking sci-fi novel A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers.We have a chat about the book’s big themes:...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:01:09

Mini Ep - Long way to an Angry Planet
Please note: this episode contains MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS for the book if you haven’t read it yet from the start In this Mini episode, we return to the world of the Wayfarer with “The Long Way to a Small, Angry, Plane...
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Season 4
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14:41

The Scottish Play - Just One More Murder, Bro, I Swear
In this week’s episode of Teaching My Cat to Read, we’re entering into the world of Macbeth—a play packed with witches, ambition, and one very messy quest for power. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare or just curious about al...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:04:38

Wyrd Sisters - And I Would Have Gotten Away With It Too, If It Wasn’t For Those Meddling Witches
In this episode, we go back to the Discworld to discuss the book “Wyrd Sisters”, by Terry Pratchett. The second book in the Witches series, “Wyrd Sisters” parodies and satires “Macbeth, by William Shakespeare” (which we discuss in the episode a...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:14:18

The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe - I’d Sell You To Satan For One Turkish Delight
In this special Christmas Episode of “Teaching My Cat to Read”, we discuss the classic children’s novel “The lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” By CS Lewis. We discuss, Christian Allegory, the enchanted Turkish Delights, character arcs and how ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:10:52

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: You Won’t Like Me When I’ve Drunk My Murder Potion
Happy Halloween! For today’s spooky special episode, we welcome back friend of the pod and Jekyll and Hyde aficionado Charlotte to discuss Secret Crimes, queer readings and cat ratings. Featuring in-depth Utterson discussion, trans woman Hyde, ...
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Season 4
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1:06:52

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 4 - Bannered Across the Sky in Fire
In this 4th bonus episode for our 3rd series, we discuss the final 2 episodes, episodes 7 and 8, of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Daes Dae'mar” and “What Was Meant to Be".We talk about the episodes in relation to the books...
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1:11:18

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 3 - Egwene Is Going Through It Hours
In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Damane” and “Eyes Without Pity”.We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great ...
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1:04:55

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 2 - Lanfear Loves Lace, Leather, and Lews Therin
In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2. In this episode we focus on episodes 3 and 4 of Series 2 (“What might be” and “Daughter of the Night”). In relation to the books, this...
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1:00:33

The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 1 - This looks better than S1
In this bonus episode, Lotti, and M, are joined by AJ, and Liv, about series 2 of the Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we discuss specially episodes 1 and 2.We discuss all things costumes, plot points, and our favourite bi...
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1:03:54

Q and A: *jingle jingle jingle*
It’s our Q and A episode! We answer your questions in this special bonus episode of our podcast.Content WarningsNA
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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41:37

Hound of the Baskervilles : *cocks gun* Moor’s Haunted
For our final book review of series 3 join us as we discuss the Sherlock Holmes story “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring haunted moors, Scooby-Doo villainy, the John Watson defence squad, and some dogs (no cats...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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45:11

Gideon the Ninth: We Do Bones, Motherf*cker
Join us on an unforgettable literary journey as we unlock the secrets of Tamsyn Muir's captivating novel, "Gideon the Ninth." In this episode, we venture into a realm where necromancers wield power, the line between life and death blurs, and se...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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57:47

Emma: The “Make Up A Guy To Be Mad At” Olympics
Join us for a discussion of Jane Austen’s Emma - a story of misguided match-making, lying lovers, and stressful social situations. We talk about class, telling yourself stories about what’s going on in the heads of those around you, and - of co...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:03:44

The Creature in the Case: Country House Monster Mystery
Join us for a lively review of "Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case." By Garth Nix. In this standalone novella set in the Abhorsen universe, Nicholas Sayre embarks on a thrilling adventure, facing personal demons and unravel...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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51:32

Mini Ep - The Final Empire
In this mini episode, the team ask the questions they didn’t ask before in the full review of The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson. For the full book review, see series 1 episode 20
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Season 3
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15:16

Alanna the First Adventure: Twenty Pounds of Stubborn in a Five Pound Bag
Join us for a discussion of the first book in Tamora Pierce’s The Song of the Lioness series, Alanna the First Adventure. We think about what this story has to say about gender, and how it took on topics like bullying, sexism and misogyny while...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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57:23

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight : If You Want To Get A-Head, Get An Axe
It’s time for us to review another medieval poem! In this episode, we discuss “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight”. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th-century chivalric romance in Middle English, with an unknown author. The...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:07:29

Anno Dracula: A Victorian Vampire Clusterf*ck
Join us for a special episode of Teaching My Cat To Read, where Eli brings some beloved guests on board to discuss Kim Newman's Anno Dracula. We talk about whether vampires are always sexy, how many fun literary cameos an author can include bef...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:10:18
