Everything But The Cats

In an effort to give the history of haunted houses as an attraction and story element, we do pretty much everything but what we set out to do. Can Christians celebrate Halloween? How do we feel about ghosts? Are haunted houses worth it? Why do people go to haunted attractions? Do we answer any of these questions? Not really! If you enjoy us, please like and subscribe so you can keep hanging out wi...

Can a fuzzy little caterpillar predict the weather? One town in North Carolina seems to believe so. Join us as we discuss the Woolly Worm Festival as well as the history behind the tradition and some other folklore surrounding the winter and predictions thereof. Do you have your own traditions and prediction methods? Share them below! Do you want to join us for an episode? Reach out to us! Have yo...

Our brave hunters, after recently defeating the Jersey Devil, have continued their journey to figure out what the Witnesses are after. In this episode the gang (Allen, Ambrose, and Thomas) are joined by a new hunter (Joseph) as they arrive at a new city with new mysteries to unlock. Will they get to the bottom of the mysterious cult recruiting people in the casinos? Will they discover more of thei...

Can a person actually make it rain? In this episode of Everything But the Cats, we dive into the strange world of rainmakers in the 1890s. These people claimed they could influence the weather and bring rain to dry lands. At the center of our story is one particular rainmaker named Melbourne, also known as the Rain Wizard. How did rainmakers supposedly control the weather? Is there any reason to b...

In 1896-1897 there was a short period where most of the western and central United States were alight with the stories of airships in the night skies. Were they seeing UFOs? Were these government tests? Is it all an elaborate hoax that we still haven't caught on to over 100 years in the future? Tune in to see what kind of theories we come up with and to hear the stories themselves. Thank you t...

In the thrilling conclusion to our first mystery, our merry band of monster hunters not only faces the cult head on, but also defeats the Jersey Devil once and for all. Or do they? tune in to find out exactly what happens at the conclusion of this first mystery. As always, if you want to join us, please reach out and we would love to get you involved somehow. If you have ideas or suggestions for m...

If you have ever had the displeasure of experiencing a new group of people being put through ice breakers, you are probably familiar with the game of two truths and a lie. But what happens when you take two people who have been good friends for over half of their lives and have them play the game designed for strangers? Tune in to find out who the better liar is, or who knows the other better. Top...

The 2026-2027 Premier League season is almost here, and we are making our predictions! Five fans, five clubs, and absolutely zero objectivity as we preview the upcoming season. Jacob (Tottenham), Josh (Newcastle), Gabe (Arsenal), DJ (Man U), and Gage (Man City) sit down to debate the Premier League title race, transfers, relegation battle, challenges, and season-ending predictions. Who will win th...

We rejoin our hunters after the realization that Owen's daughter is looking for him. With her assistance they find their way to his cabin, to the fire tower, and eventually to the Leed's Cabin as well. Will they continue to encounter the cult members? Will they find the prayer that they needed to defeat the Jersey Devil? Will Ryan have more of an impact this time than last? Tune in to find...

Sometimes in history weird things happen. Sometimes there is a logical explanation that comes to the light pretty easily and sometimes it is elusive. In 1518 Strasbourg experienced possibly the strangest outbreak in history: uncontrollable dancing. Join us as we explore the historical context of the dancing plague as well as the possible causes and come to the same conclusion that everyone else ha...

This week the boys continue their investigation into what they now know is the Jersey Devil. Will they find out who the cultists following them were? Will they track down how to defeat such a beast? Will Ambrose find even more mysterious functions to his magic tent? Tune in to find out. If you have further questions, suggestions, or would like to join us at some point, please don't hesitate to...

In the 2015 Pacific Games the world saw what would go down as one of the greatest games of professional soccer in all of history. But not really for the reasons you might think. Join us as DJ walks Gage through this high scoring clash that may go down as a record that cannot be broken. If you have stories like this one that you would like us to cover, let us know in the comments or by reaching out...

Church history is full of inspiring stories of grace, love that knows no bounds, and even the miraculous. It is also full of stories of flawed people doing strange things for often misguided reasons. This week Gage teaches DJ about one such story: the Cadaver Synod. The Cadaver Synod refers to a time in history when an active Pope dug up a previous pope and put him on trial for crimes against the...

This week we officially begin our long running Monster of the Week campaign. Monster hunters Allen Cage, Ambrose Penderghast, and Thomas Bingus travel to the remote town of Barrow's Crossing, New Jersey to investigate reports of mutilated pets and livestock only to find that animals are not the only things in danger. What mysteries do the pine barrens hold? Will the hunters save the small town...

This week we begin a new journey where we will play Monster of the Week and follow the adventures of a group of eclectic monster hunters as they journey across the United States, and maybe even the world. Today we meet the hunters and get them prepared to go on a journey together. What will they encounter? Will they meet new friends along the way? How will they fare in the wild world that has just...

We are in the midst of the world cup; a tournament held every four years that the soccer world goes mad for. And this time around, the tournament is hosted in North America. Join us as we make predictions on basically every step of the process for the world cup. If you want to argue, have your own predictions, or whatever let us know in the comments, by email, or on our social media. Thank you to...

Have you ever wanted to be an anthropomorphic bear trying to steal honey from a honey convention while convincing the world around you that you are in fact a human? Well look no further than honey heist, the one-page RPG that we had a blast playing with our friend Nick. Do you have suggestions for other episodes? Do you want to come on? Do you have questions for how or why we did things a certain...

The Premier League season is in the books, which means it's time for final grades. This week, our panel of supporters from Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham look back on the biggest stories of the 2025/2026 season. We hand out season ratings, discuss the best and worst signings, evaluate manager performances, and decide how satisfied or worried we are going into next se...

When you hear the name Satan, what comes to mind? Do you picture a man in a sharp suit driving a fast car? Do you picture an actor from a movie you saw once? How about a dragon or snake? If you have been raised in the west with western media then you probably actually imagine a red guy with horns, hooves, and a pitchfork. You also probably assume he is the king of Hell. But what if I told you that...

This week DJ takes Gage through the astonishing history behind one of the most iconic modern gestures, the high five, and how culturally important it is. Was it born in a legendary Dodgers game in 1977? Does it stretch back to jazz clubs and wartime camaraderie? Was it invented by a cartoon girl who could travel through time? All of these theories will be tested and tried as we seek to discuss the...

We had the pleasure once again to be joined by our friend Nathan Hurley of Fox Royale and the Royale Cinema Lounge (and many more things by now) to discuss what has been going on with the cinema lounge as well as a lot of movie and tv nonsense. Do you like good music? Check out Fox Royale! Do you like movies, but specifically the feeling of putting a VHS on while there are good food and drinks for...

Disclaimer: None of us are professionals and none of our opinions should be regarded as those of professionals. The stories we tell in this episode are purely based on personal experiences and curiosity. If you are struggling with addiction and would like help, we recommend reaching out to someone you trust, finding a program in your city, or check this link for various other resources https://www...

This week DJ teaches Gage several things from the perspective of a father. Things that you may or may not have learned, things you may know way better than we do, and maybe even things you care about. Tune in to hear the fatherly advice of DJ.00:20 - Intro 05:58 - How to cook meat31:58 - How to tie your shoes48:28 - How to start a new hobby 1:05:31 - How to know what's wrong with your car1:09:...

This week we had the pleasure to hang out with Union Omaha forward Dylan Borczak to discuss his journey from Detroit to Omaha and everywhere in between. Whether it's playing soccer at the college level, sharing the field with some of the greatest players in the US leagues, or just doing life in an effort to be more like Jesus, tune in to hear Dylan's story and his thoughts on the beautiful...

Disclaimer: We have a deep respect for the paranormal and cryptozoological communities, and out of that love and respect we have decided to have some fun this April Fool's day by poking fun at a thing we both appreciate. Any likeness expressed by our friend Nick is purely coincidental and everything in this episode is in good fun. This week we are joined by long time paranormal investigator Bu...