PodCats Discuss: The Perfect Neighbor

In this week’s episode of Crime and Cocktails with the PodCats, Jess, Erica, and Traci welcome TomCat Julian (aka the honorary feline of the night aka Party after Five) for a wild ride through Netflix’s The Perfect Neighbor — a disturbing true crime tale of Florida feuds, front porch fury, and a heaping dose of old-fashioned racism. Espresso martinis in hand, the crew dives headfirst into the story of Ajike “AJ” Owens and her neighbor Susan Lorincz — where one ordinary Ocala neighborhood spirals into a battleground of petty complaints and escalating tension.

The kitties were in collective disbelief as they unpacked the case’s twists and turns. Or maybe just super hammered. Midway through the show, the PodCats called in fan-favorite PodKittie Bryn to offer her signature mix of humor and heart, while Erica’s PodKitty Victoria makes a surprise appearance to finally settle a long-running question about “back massagers.” It’s equal parts chaos, comedy, and catharsis — just the way we like it.

We also loved having Julian on the mic (and a brief cameo from the OG TomCat, Justin). Let’s just say it was a lot more testosterone than the PodCats are used to — in the best way. 

Final verdict: 8 out of 12 paws. 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Not perfect, but the use of police bodycam footage adds a fresh, gripping layer to the storytelling. This one comes with a friendly warning from the PodCats: always keep an eye on who’s living next door.