Everything But The Cats

It's that time of year again. Happy Thanksgiving all! Like always, Gage and DJ sit down to talk about the year gone by, the media they've consumed, the things they've laughed and cried about, and where they feel God has helped them grow the most. Don't just listen, get involved! What was your favorite media of the year? What are your biggest laughs and silliest cries? What is God t...

This week, Gage takes DJ through a Thanksgiving themed mad-lib as well as some general fall trivia. Will we say something weird in the mad-lib? Will DJ get any of the trivia answers correct? Will Gage ever learn how to grow hair? These questions could be answered in today's episode, so tune in to find out, and be sure to share your own fall shenanigans in the comments below!00:19 - Introductio...

Have you ever wanted to share something cool with your friends? Want to seem really smart at parties? Want to be able to sound really smart but borderline robotic? Look no further. This week DJ teaches Gage about two of the methods for determining the day of the week that a date lands on, while Gage attempts to keep up. Do you have corrections? Leave them in the comments. Do you have suggestions?...

This week, DJ takes Gage on a journey through the different types and levels of whitewater rapids. Having gone on our own harrowing canoe trip (check out the episode), we have a lot to say: mostly that we don't have a desire to go on anything over a class 3. Join us as we talk about the different types of rapids and the fun they can (heavy emphasis on the possibility, not reality) be. 00:20 -...

This week Gage and DJ were joined by Christopher Haylett (TheNerdyChristian) to discuss the intersection of faith and culture and how to navigate a day and age where Christian Nationalism is on the rise. Other topics discussed include: The Lord of the RingsBiblical GenerosityFavorite Bible Storiesand more! Check out Christopher here If you have thoughts of your own, please feel free to leave them...

Gage and DJ are joined by Jacob, Andrew, and Garrett again to finish out their game of Monster of the Week. Join in as we solve the mystery of the Drowned King and maybe defeat him? Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E60rnQGYTO65DTkVpe6D9?si=46ylUvAcTmuoXAXqxvf04gAdam Ward: https://www.instagram.com/adamjward1/Jared Scrowther: https://www.instagram....

In yet another attempt to rid the world of some of the ancient evils that befall it, our team has come together, though with some new faces and names, once more. Gage and DJ are joined by their friends Andrew, Jacob, and Garrett to play Monster of the Week together in the fictional city of Nouve Lune. Will they discover the story behind the Drowned King? Will Cooper accidentally doom them all? Who...

This week Gage and DJ are joined by three dear friends: Andrew, Jacob, and Garrett. In order to celebrate the spooky season, they have decided to play a game of Monster of the Week that should take the rest of the month of October. Monster of the Week is a fun game that uses the Powered by the Apocalypse mechanics. Join us to see the hunters we created in this episode take on a mystery in the city...

As we enter the Halloween season, DJ opens up by taking Gage through the history of Halloween, the traditions surrounding it, and how Pumpkin Spice invaded everything. Join us as we talk about our favorite flavor of latte (specific to the fall at least), Christian influence of other holidays, and whether or not certain pumpkin spice products actually exist. Are you a fan of pumpkin spice? Do you h...

To celebrate making a lot more friends over the last year or so, and to celebrate being on youtube for a little over a year as well, Gage has taken it upon himself to quiz DJ once again over the different guests we have had on the show. This is a game show inspired by Smosh, but in our own style. If you would like to become one of the guests DJ has to guess for part 3, please reach out to us and w...

In our final, for now, episode of the Creatures Unseen series, Gage tells DJ all about the most famous tale of an American haunting: The Bell Witch. Was someone haunting this family in rural Tennessee? Did a president make an appearance at some point during the haunting? Is this purely historical accounts with a dramatic flair added? These questions will be addressed at least a little, if not answ...

Gage and DJ take a journey to the Scottish Highlands this week to tackle one of the most iconic cryptids yet: Nessie. How long have people been telling tales of a large beast in the Loch? Are any of the photographs or videos taken actually of a monster? Is this all a ploy for the sake of tourism and research investments? Tune in to find out the answers to these questions, and many more! If you hav...

This week, Gage finally takes DJ into the woods to discuss one of the most famous cryptids to ever exist: Bigfoot. Is it a missing link between humans and primate ancestors? Is he an interdimensional spiritual being? Is it just a large hoax attributed to bear sightings and other such things? These questions, and many others, will be discussed at least a little as we seek to learn more about Bigfoo...

This week Gage takes DJ into the abyss to attempt to re-discover some long lost, and perhaps somewhat forgotten, sea creatures. Charles William Beebe was one of the first deep sea explorers and he documented all kinds of creatures, including five specific ones that nobody has seen since. Join us as we talk about Beebe, the Bathysphere, and the untouchable fish. If you're interested in these ki...

This week we were joined by one of our most dear friends, and the inciting incident behind the podcast in general. Welcome to Everything But the Cats (finally) Alec Worrell-Welch. Dive in as we discuss the different things Alec has been up to since he got married, as we talk about theological issues that have plagued us since our days at Bible College, and have some fun talking about video games t...

This week Gage and DJ go back to Labor Day in 1969, to the quiet New England countryside in Berkshire County. Little do they know, this evening would not be a quiet one. Join us as we dive into one of the most famous UFO encounters that may or may not include a couple different abductions. Are the stories true? Should we believe the people behind them? What planet were the aliens from? None of the...

Disclaimer: This was filmed outside around a campfire in a somewhat active campground. There are background noises, the video failed on me when I was editing, and we left it mostly unedited and unfiltered. This week we finally upload the only in person episode we have successfully been able to record and edit (mostly). Months ago, we went on a camping and rafting trip with our friends Evan and Jac...

In 1760s France there were three things that terrified the people living in the mountainous countryside: stormy weather, wild animals, and being French. But there was one outlier that brought fear to the region for four years: The Beast of Gevaudan. Is the creature a wolf? A serial killer? Or something more supernatural? Tune in to hear of one of history's most violent cryptids (by some standa...

This week Gage takes DJ to Kelly, KY to encounter one of the most bizarre and legendary UFO encounters in American history. What really happened on that spring evening in 1955? Was the Sutton family attacked by owls? Was the entire thing a hoax? Or did the Suttons encounter extraterrestrials firsthand? Come along with us as we dive into the timeline of events, the eyewitness accounts, possible exp...

This week, Gage takes DJ to the small village of Enfield, Illinois to discuss the strange sightings of the Enfield Monster. With more theories on what the creature is than actual sightings, the Enfield monster has been the subject of much speculation in the cryptozoology world, but the answer may be simpler than originally thought. Join us as we dive into the mystery. 00:33 - Intro4:04 - Enfield,...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, Gage and DJ dive into one of the most famously haunted hotels in the United States: The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. We discuss the history of the hotel, the founder F.O. Stanley, the different ghosts said to roam the halls, and some personal interactions with the spiritual/haunting. Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have thoughts on our theolog...

In the final episode of our first Book Club, we discuss the Conclusion of Until Unity and some of Francis Chan's final thoughts on church unity. As Christians, we ought to pursue unity, we ought to desire unity, and we ought to pray for unity with a childlike faith that it is possible. Do you believe unity is possible this side of heaven? If you have enjoyed spending this time with us, please...

In the first official episode of our Creatures Unseen series, Gage teaches DJ about the history, sightings, and controversy behind one of America's most famous cryptids: The Jersey Devil. This mysterious creature, said to haunt the pine barrens of the East Coast, has been present in folklore even before the founding of the United States. Is the Jersey Devil real, or is it just a mixture of col...

In this episode, DJ and Gage discuss the final chapter of Until Unity: It Must Start Small. Like most good things in our lives, pursuing unity in the church needs to start with us, loving the people in our community, pursuing Christ together, and making the changes necessary for unity so that we can be an example to those around us. Of course, none of this is possible without Christ. Hang out with...

In this episode of Everything But The Cats, we hang out with our good friend Bryce, a youth pastor and printer of all things three dimensional. We discuss the 3D printing business, memories from college, and some fun hypothetical questions concerning our mutual love of video games. Whether you care about any of that stuff or not, hang out with us to hear some fun stories about what all you can cre...