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
90 episodes
Q and A - Call and response with listener questions
We asked you to send in your burning questions - about books, cats, podcasting, and everything in between - and you delivered. From favourite reads and guilty pleasure genres to behind-the-scenes podcast stories (and a few chaotic tang...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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56:05
Carry on Jeeves - Our Favourite Married Couple
This week, we’re diving into Carry On, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse, a collection of short stories that perfectly captures the hilariously lopsided dynamic between the clueless Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet, Jeeves. If you’ve ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:05:42
All systems Red - Local SecUnit Can’t Believe It Paused Its Shows For This
This week, we’re talking about All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries series-and it’s safe to say we’re officially obsessed. With a title like Murderbot, you’d expect chaos (and th...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:11:42
Murder at the Vicarage -No One Expects the Village Inquisition
This week, we’re stepping into the quiet village of St. Mary Mead—where, naturally, a murder has just taken place. We're talking about Murder at the Vicarage, Agatha Christie’s first full length novel to feature the sharp-eyed, quietly...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:04:42
Mini Ep - Death on the Nile
In this mini episode we re-cap the Agatha Christie Novel “Death on the Nile”. Note, we will spoil the plot of this book in this mini episode. The Back of the book:“The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile is shat...
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Season 4
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17:44
Harrow the Ninth - It’s A Beautiful Day On The Mithraeum And You Are A Horrible Necromancer
We’re back for part two of our deep dive into Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir—because let’s be honest, one episode wasn’t nearly enough. In this follow-up discussion, we’re untangling all the parts we didn't get to discuss in the first...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:10:39
Harrow the Ninth - Tragic Find-And-Replace Incident: Multiple Deaths
We’re back in the world of necromancers and space palaces with *Harrow the Ninth* by Tamsyn Muir—and things are even weirder (and more brilliant) than before. If you caught our episode on *Gideon the Ninth*, you know we’re already obsessed with...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:11:38
Mini Ep - Gideon the Ninth
Before we read and discuss the second book in “The Locked Tomb” series, we thought we would revisit the first book, “Gideon the Ninth”, and ask questions we hadn’t asked before. Note, this episode features spoilers for the book.
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Season 5
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17:53
The Red Headed League - A Holmes, A Watson and a Redhead Walk Into A Bank Robbery
In this episode, we’re digging into *The Red-Headed League*, one of the most clever and entertaining short stories from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes collection. Join us as we follow Holmes and Watson through a bizarre case involving...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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51:22
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