Catbox Chronicles

Oh ho ho Peggy... My Peggy Su u ue. Yes, we're back from the land of doo-wop. This weekend, your hosts traveled to Clear Lake, Iowa. That's where legend has it that the music died. Well, its not really a legend. It actually happened in 1959. Three of music's biggest stars at the time tragically lost their lives in a plane crash outside of the city. If you're unfamiliar, they're Buddy Holly, Ritchi...

You get a two-fer this post-Labor-Day-episode. Lots of hyphens. Sheesh. So this week we're talking about how to tell if your cat is really fighting or just joshing another cat. There are tell tale signs cats give off if they're actually fighting. Plus, we're looking forward to FALL 2022 TV!... and movies coming out this fall.  Sufficient to say, there are far more good TV shows (we hope) coming ou...

Ugh. It was bound to happen. Two and a half years and two positive tests later, we were laid up with what was likely the omnicron variant of COVID-19 last week. How was it? What was our experiences? Find out in this episode. Sufficient to say, we don't recommend it. Please continue to take precautions with COVID, as it hasn't gone away yet (obviously). Do what you can to not get sick.  So what met...

So a bit of a blast from the past this week, due to unforeseen circumstances... ugh. Anyway, coming to you then from spring of 2022, this oldie episode was in the can, but just never aired for some reason. It's life hacks and keeping your cat safe outdoors! Face it, some cats love to wander, so wouldn't it be cool if your cat could wander and be safe at the same time? Of course it would. Listen in...

It's freaking freezing in here Mr. Bigglesworth. Or at least it was, way back in June near Duluth, Minnesota. Here is what could potentially be the final part of how we spent our summer vacation, and to tell the tale you gotta go back. You gotta go back two months and two hours north of the Twin Cities to the shores of Lake Superior. Did we find any agates? Maybe. IDK! Plus, this week we have a br...

First things first, rest in peace Olivia Newton-John. You are gone way too soon but forever with us. Today's episode discusses the weekend that was! West Bend Cache Ba$h! I think that's how it's written. Yes, the midwest's biggest Geocaching event of the year took place this weekend in West Bend, Wisconsin, and we were there. Find out how the drive went, how hot it can get in a stuffy airbnb, how...

There's a big, big hard sun, beatin' on a big people, in a big hard world. Yes, summer is on its way to wherever summer goes (uh, the southern hemisphere), and that must mean it's time once again for Catbox Chronicles episodes. It's season three!!!! So how did we spend our summer? Well, listen in to find out. On this week's episode we discuss Alanis Morrisette in Concert at the Xcel Energy Center,...

I don't know about you, but Minnesota didn't have a spring. It went right from Sprinter to summer, and in a hurry. Hell, yesterday we had tornado warnings and super lightning. With summer being here, it's time to talk about destinations we've been and places we want to go. If you want to know who to blame for this bonus episode, blame Mel, because I had nothing to do with it. She missed you guys....

A few weeks ago, we had a request from our listeners to explain just what in the heck this hobby we talked about in season one was. Geocaching? What in the wide world of sports is that? Well you asked and we answered. This is the season two finale of Catbox Chronicles! What is a TOTT? Better yet, how do I find a geocache and what is it? What if I want to hide one? What are a few things I should kn...

Melanie is joined by friend-o-dah-pod Abbie, and the two discuss the all important topic as to why we're so darn attached to our animals. Seriously, if you ever spend/waste hours on Tiktok, you'll see it. A lot of people have really deep bonds with their pets and it's not something that can be explained away easily. The girls discuss their cats attachments (and Maddie's preferences, because she's...

Oh gosh. You betcha. We're talking the Oscars. The Academy Awards. Hollywood's Big Night! If you didn't watch the show Sunday night, you're not one of the 15.8 million who did. Boy did you miss a show! There were some surprises, and shocks, and even a slap. There was also some cussing, crying, and a lot of technical difficulties. Basically everything a live show is known for.  We have two guests o...

Bad dad jokes aside, now with the RITE OF SPRING coming, mother nature is telling us it is time to get outdoors and grow. Or, at least some of us. If you don't happen to have been blessed with a green thumb, today's episode is for you. We're offering tips for getting a garden going now that the ground is starting to thaw. Also on today's episode, we talk about Journey and Toto, because we done see...

So it is Oscar season, and what have you done? Another year of films over, and a new one just begun. Here's to 2021's best movies that made it to the big night! That's right! At the end of this month, March 27th at 7 pm (central time) on ABC, the 94th Annual Academy Awards will be held. Woo! We can't wait. Your esteemed Butthesda Cobblebottom critics Mel and Justin have seen a lot of movies this y...

Okay folks, spring is right around the corner. That means spring cleaning right? Well if not, it should. It also means we'll be out looking for deals at garage sales soon and putting lots of miles on our cars. That's just me? Shucks. Anyway, clutter in our lives is bad news bears. If you're suffering from hoarding, you're not alone. It's a real life symptom and not just what you see on TV. Million...

It's time to bring this podcast into the shore, and throw away the oars foreverrrrrrrrr. HAPPY MARCH! Oh come on, you know that song. No? Do you take it on the run baby? If that's the way you want it baby... maybe in my dreams you love me? It's REO SPEEDWAGON! And... Mel and Justin saw them in Rochester on February 25th. This is our recap of the concert that was. Did Kevin Cronin get tortured by M...

We know, you're tired of winter just like we are. In fact, the day this episode goes live, Minnesota is in the process of dealing with a pain in the rear snowstorm that's expected to make a lot of people not happy. But then again, it might make some people super excited because they're crazy snow lovers. For the rest of the country, yes, its still winter up here in the Midwest. The stupid groundho...

Happy post-two-days-after-the-Super-big-game-bowl event! We survived the 56th big game and now that the hangover wore off, we're back with more talk about cats! Specifically, what's up with white cats statistically being deaf? Is this genetic? White kitties must stand up against oppression. Smudge would want them to. And... do cats recognize us, or do they just see us as blobs that give them food...

Long ago we promised you a look back at what we thought were the best films and television shows of 2021. Well, catboxers, that day is here. 2021 was year two of the stupid pandemic, so going to the movie theaters was still iffy for a lot of people. We went a few times, but we took every precaution to be safe. Anyway, we're going through what we think was the best of movies released last year as w...

Mr. Miyagi say, Daniel-san, you subscribe podcast. You listen to review of Cobra Kai Season 4. Yeah, we're doing it. We're breaking down the entire season four of the hit Netflix show Cobra Kai. Why are we doing this? Because you asked for it. You showed us that you want reviews as well as typical catbox content.  Word of warning, this episode is loaded with spoilers galore. You've been warned. If...

Another episode with the parents! Both of them have worked in nursing homes and both have experience with furry friend visitors and how they help our elderly. My dad even has a ghost story to tell! Today's episode, we ask whether cats (or any animal for that matter) can predict when we're about to kick the bucket. The answer is, well, you'll just have to listen. One thing is for sure, an OG cat so...

Believe it or not, there are benefits to owning a pet at a young age. Some of us grow up without pets, and if you're like me, you've never known a time without pets. What are those experiences like? Do pets have a benefit for our kids?  On this week's episode o the pod, we are joined by special guest Jackie, who's a kick ass nurse at one of the most premiere health facilities in the nation. If you...

Well obviously a kitten is going to be a handful. Same as a puppy. Wait, hello guys! Welcome to SEASON TWO!!  We made it. We survived the ball drop, or Miley's wardrobe malfunction. We made it through the holidays. Now we're back for season two for more kitteh related goodness. On this episode o' el pod, we talk to our parents about owning a young cat while being a part of the boomer generation. O...

On the finale of season one of Catbox Chronicles, we break down the top 20 holiday movies of all time (of course you may disagree with us). Whether you're a fan of Home Alone, or Christmas Chronicles, or you like watching a movie about two dudes getting home for the holidays, this episode is for you. We'll break down why the movies are great, and why we love them. No Kittehs in the Know in this ep...

Do you believe animals stay with us after they pass? Do animals even have souls? Well... it depends. Some religions believe yes, some say no, some just don't say. Both Mel and Justin believe cats have souls and their spirits can stay behind once they cross the rainbow bridge. We have seen them ourselves. Could it be a figment of our imagination? Maybe. There's a reason this stuff is called paranor...

Welcome to November, Catboxers. We've got a very special episode this week because we have a guest in-studio, Jess, who tells us why she believes plants are the new pets. Does she have a point? Well, grumble grumble, of course... but that doesn't mean your definition of pets is wrong, or is it. AH! It's not scary month any more so why are there so many questions? Does Justin end up agreeing that m...