6degreesofcats

6 Degrees of Cats

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Why were cats gods in ancient Egypt but Satan’s familiar by Europe’s Middle Ages? Why do serial killers and despots hate cats? When did cats get into jazz? And how the heck does all of this random cat stuff connect to us in the here and now? Listen to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world’s #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast to join cat worshipper Amanda B. as she investigates these and other hard hitting questions with a diversity of guest experts from across the globe. Subscribe now, and join the clowder by visiting http://www.6degreesofcats.com or follow @6degreesofcats on...

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Did You Know the Vikings had Cats? Magic, Freya and Norse Folklore 25.04.2023 28:13

All aboard 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast. In this episode, we'll be delving into the relationship between Vikings and cats, with insights from leading experts in archaeology, folklore, and historical research. The team welcome archaeologist Brenda Prehal, Ph. D., who shares her knowledge of Viking settlements and the discovery of cat r...

Community CATalysts: Kosovans Caring for Their Animal Survivors 11.04.2023 28:06

In this episode of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast, the team heads to Eastern Europe to understand ways young nations are building inclusive communities that value not only humans, but also felines, canines, and other animals. Listen in as Ares Shporta, a cultural leader in Prizren, describes the history of Kosovo and why efforts to rest...

5 Ways to Say ”I Love Mew”: Using the 5 Love Languages…With Your Cat? 28.03.2023 24:50

Do our cats really love being held and loved and squeezed and kissed? Find out in this episode of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast. With the help of two certified cat behaviorists and a reproduction and sexuality educator, we apply a popular contemporary human psychology construct to investigate how cats experience, and express, affectio...

Cats Are the Consummate Domesticate: Origins and Evolution of Our Feline Friends [Pilot] 14.03.2023 24:33

Welcome to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast. From a playful yet rigorously researched angle, join host Amanda B. and her team as we explore the fascinating world of felines and their connections to history, culture, and more. Starting with the question: ARE CATS ACTUALLY DOMESTICATED? In our first episode, renowned anthro archaeologist Me...

Cats vs Cupid: Why Cats are the Better Valentine’s Day Mascot 14.03.2023 21:38

Be our Valentine! In this episode of 6 Degrees of Cats, the world's #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast - well - we’ve always known that cats are cuter than babies, wings or not. But! Did you know that cats are actually symbols of love for many ancient cultures? Well, some call it love. Listen on! In this episode, host Amanda B. interviews Sterling “Trapking” Davis of Tra...

[Trailer] Introducing 6 Degrees of Cats - a podcast about how cats have influenced humankind 04.02.2023 1:57

6 Degrees of Cats is a new podcast exploring the surprising intersections between feline and humankind across cultures and history hosted by lifelong cat custodian Captain Kitty, aka Amanda B. Please follow @ 6DegreesofCats on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, sign up for the mailing list at linktr.ee/6degreesofcats and encourage any folks in your communities who would be into this kind of podcast...