Curl Up with a Cat Tale with Gwen Cooper

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wraps up her return from her first-ever Thanksgiving spent in Sweden, and also welcomes jazz singer extraordinaire Staci Griesbach (cat-mom to Peanut!) who shares a single from her new Christmas album. You’re going to love this song—so check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen talks about the kinds of (bad?) moms who let their kids torment strange cats on the street and offers both a confession and heartfelt apology to readers of Love Saves the Day. Check it out meow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is a departure from the usual format! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen discusses a minor medical procedure and the unexpected consternation some of the after-care instructions have caused for her cats. Later: How likely is it that AI will someday replace humans who write about animals? Check it out MEOW! 😊 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Francesco Marciuliano, author of I Could Pee on This, to discuss his new book Oh. It’s You: Love Poems by Cats. Also: Gwen recounts her adventures feeding an outdoor cat in this week’s torrential downpours in the Northeast. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrating Homer's life and impact, 10 years after his passing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode--released early, due to its urgency--Gwen speaks with Katie Shannon of the Maui Humane Society about the wildfires and the incredible rescue work Maui Humane is doing in the midst of this catastrophe. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on an all-new episode, Gwen survives her first-ever cosmetic procedure, answers a reader question about how the cats fared during her recent trip (when they got to have a live-in pet sitter for the very first time), and spends some deep, quality time with Homer’s Odyssey as she prepares for its upcoming UK launch. Check it out MEOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares exciting news about Homer’s Odyssey and Love Saves the Day (new editions coming soon!), reports on #vacationlife, and considers the question: is it every okay to put a physically healthy cat to sleep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen dives into a new episode while on the cusp of a quick weekend trip away. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gwen returns for an all-new episode with exciting news about NEW editions of “Homer’s Odyssey” and “Love Saves the Day”—PLUS a brand-new story about Prudence the Cat (told in her own inimitable style!) that will be coming out soon. Also, apologies for the air-conditioning sound in the background of the first half of the episode. :/ Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Dedicated in loving memory to Saundra Brothers Lerman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen gives listeners an update on the state of the kitties in her own home (i.e. Clayton and Fanny) and also confesses a deep dark secret about a kind-of-bad (actually, probably pretty bad) thing that she did in the very recent past. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re talking to award-winning sci-fi writer and cat dad extraordinaire Adam Troy-Castro! Join us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from the obligatory hilarious cat tales to a consideration of why it is that writers in certain genres (we’re looking at you, Neil Gaiman and Stephen King!) are drawn to cats as writing companions. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See...

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen gives an update on the status of “Homer’s Odyssey” (hint: it’s good news!), heads back to The Office, and wonders why it’s so incredibly gratifying to feed an animal. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen shares her weekend plans for this Saturday’s Brooklyn Book Crawl in honor of National Independent Bookstore Day. Later, Gwen wonders why harm to cats—or the suggestion of harm to cats (like what Dwight did to Angela’s cat on “The Office)—is so often played for laughs. Check it out meow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen addresses rescue fatigue, option fatigue, and the problem of reader’s block (not writer’s block—reader’s block)! It’s actually a higher-energy and more optimistic episode than it sounds like from this description. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen introduces listeners to an AMAZING (and reasonably priced!) skincare line that uses its proceeds to save and care for rescue animals. Later on, Gwen talks to Bryan Kortis, founder and Programs Director for Neighborhood Cats. You definitely don’t want to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders how we can know for sure that we’re the ones the cats we adopt were truly meant to be with. Later, Gwen speaks with author Teresa Pesce about her new book, Advice , which covers everything from coworkers to cats to boyfriends to regular friends, and everything in between. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen talks about why “Homer’s Odyssey” may be disappearing (apparently Random House no longer wishes to print it). Later, Gwen answers a reader question about personality flaws. It’s an especially purr-sonal episode this week, so check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen catches listeners up on Clayton and Fanny (and how they fared during Gwen’s recent trip!); ponders whether we are truly and actually meant to be with the cats we end up with; and lets readers know how and where they can help support rescue for the animals of Turkey and Syria affected by the recent earthquake. Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On this week’s all-new episode, a recently returned Gwen talks about her travels in the Middle East, explores ways to help the dogs and cats who live there, and tells THE SINGLE GREATEST STORY you will hear this week, month, year—or possibly ever! You DEFINITELY don’t want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode—available early for Patreon supporters!—Gwen plans a trip to the Middle East, seeks wisdom from her listeners on an important question and condoles with listener and friend Neta Mercer on the recent loss of her beloved Pouncer. Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen wonders if it will ever be possible to satiate the insatiable Clayton’s need for constant attention. Later, Gwen opens up in response to a reader question about how it feels to be a bestselling author whose friends and relatives—for the most part—don’t read her books. (In fairness, none of them have cats!) Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

In this week’s all-new episode, Gwen pitches the idea for a cat-centric travel/reality series, shares her own upcoming excursion to the Middle East, and answers a reader question for the first time in 2023. Check it out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.