Meowcore

Panya tells us about Terry Pratchett, including one of her favorite books, Small Gods. But not before experiencing Deep Purple. Songs: 1) Child in Time live (1970); 2) When a Blindman Cries; 3) Rat Bat Blue; 4) Burn; 5) Stormbringer; 6) Soldier of Fortune. We ponder why David Coverdale felt he was getting older at 23, and what room it was when Ian Gillan had a friend once in a room.

Songs: 1) July Morning; 2) Lady in Black; 3) Return to Fantasy; 4) Rain; 6) Sympathy; 7) The Dance. We ponder why some metalheads try to scare you away with their music. Panya tells us the origin stories of her cats. This episode’s author recommendation: Anne McCaffrey.

We listen to: 1) Sexual Hallucination, 2) Black Widow, studio version, 3) Black Widow live in Japan, 2016, 4) Sick Like Me, 5) The In-between, 6) The Purge. Panya tells us the story of her youngest kitten, Jana. This episode’s book author recommendation: Brandon Sanderson. We muse on the difference between literary and metal fandoms.

We listen to: 1) Thank You; 2) Immigrant Song; 3) Black Dog; 4) Over the Hills and Far Away; 5) The Ocean; 6) Big Love (Robert Plant); 7) Heart in Your Heart (Page+Plant); 8) When the World Was Young (Page+Plant)Panya gives us a kitty update, and talks about this episode’s book recommendation: David Weber’s Honor Harrington series.

We begin with the basics. We listen to songs from the Ozzy and Dio eras, from N.I.B. to Bible Black. I find out what a nib is, and we talk about health and safety at the metal factory and religious guilt. Panya describes the cat situation at her house. Does your cat follow you into the bathroom? Songs: 1) NIB; 2) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath; 3) Solitude; 4) War Pigs; 5) Children of the Sea; 6) Heaven a...