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Curious Cat - where science & supernatural collide
Hosted by Jennifer Hotes · EN
What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? With curiosity as the lens, life looks more complicated, strange, and wonderful. Staring into the places where science and supernatural collide is to behold magic. And the best part? Science is finally catching up! Weekly episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC
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Jesse's Happy Day (and spoiler alert if you haven't watched Widow's Bay yet!)
3d ago00:14:34Tap to summarizeIt felt like a friendship test. Jenn received a text from Jesse that told her she needed to watch Widow’s Bay. Like NOW. Jenn explained that she didn’t have Apple TV and it had been a crappy day. She wanted to pour ten fingers worth of Japanese whiskey and disappear behind a screen of true crime.But Jesse persisted. Jenn. Jenn. Jenn. Jenn. You will love it. This show is a mix of spooky and funny. Trust me.Five minutes later Jenn had Apple TV loaded on the Roku and had opened the series page for this Emmy-nominated mega-hit. She went to the fridge and found this and that, making nachos out of leftovers, then poured a glass of red wine, because that’s what you drink with horror in the Riley family.She pressed play, then immediately had to pause it to read Jesse’s text, “Jenn. You better do this. I am gonna post about it on Substack. Don’t leave me hangin’.”Jenn sent a photo back of the nachos and wine, Cooper begging for her food, and in the background it was clear Episode One was queued up.The conversation in this mini-bonus-thingie is Jesse FINALLY getting Jenn’s opinion on the show. He couldn’t rest until he knew her initial impressions. Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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Pete, the blue collar spiritualist, chats about WD40, spirituality, GATE program, gatekeeping and more
1w ago01:04:15Tap to summarizeIt's been way too long since Pete, a friend from the early days of Curious Cat, stopped by for a visit. It will not be three years until we speak with him again, I promise you, dear listener.Our conversation started with a fan club meeting for WD40, then went into the realm of unlocking spirituality and intuition. It veered into GATE program memories, dreams of dying, a movie recommendation and ended with a strange AI story.Oh! and here's a link to the cheesy, but apt, 90s ninja movie Pete mentioned!Find all of Pete's links to classes, books and more here...Blue Collar Spiritualist website Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
Transcribe →Season Seven TEASER: Liminal - In-Between Places - Heterotopia
2w ago00:25:36Tap to summarizeIf you make a point of watching a sunrise or sunset, lay in bed a few minutes after waking to collect up the last bits of a dream, love the idea of meditation, but find it challenging, knowing there's spiritual gold to mine in those quiet-the-monkey-mind-moments? Well, you are going to LOVE Season Seven of Curious Cat.If you're a longtime listener to Curious Cat, thank you. Truly from the center of my heart chakra. I show up for YOU. But, the magic of the in-between is something we've talked about LOTS in the last almost five years. If you're new to us, welcome. And for the benefit of me, and maybe you, here's a quick overview that captures the flavor of season seven...When pondering, debating, writing or planning our focus tends fall to the extremes; this or that, which means we ignore the stuff in-between. It probably traces back to some survival mechanism our ancestors developed to determine what foods were safe to eat, what passages were too risky to travel, where we might be safe to sleep at night, and what hours of the day to do which behaviors. But like the ego, which we've discussed in past episodes, maybe it's time for a human upgrade. In fact, maybe the biggest breakthroughs in humanity lie in that juicy in-between space.In the last years together we've covered some major ground when it comes to in-between spaces. First off, my key goal - to explore what it means to be a soul in a meat suit. On our journey, we've learned that when we focus our time and attention on pursuits that nourish both our body and spirit, there are huge payoffs. I call that the sweet spot.From nutrition - eating with our chakras in mind, to activities like yoga that have both a physical and soul-nourishing aspect, to paying attention to our dreams (including day dreams!) How about when we were honest about the yin and yang of ourselves? The shadow self and light self? Remember how when we pulled those shadow traits, the ones sequestered in our soul basements out into the light, we tended to find our superpowers? We can observe the magic of in-between in nature, too. The blurring days, moments really when summer takes on a tinge of amber, a crispness in the morning, that hints to the season to come. What about daybreak? If you sit outside in the moments before the sun rises, you bear witness to the sounds of neighborhood wildlife waking up, beginning a pursuit of food and water; as well as observe the volume of your fellow humans turning their engines, setting off for work or school, an increasing pitch that's barely discernable until it is full-blown day. If you enjoy art, playing with colors illustrates the magic of in-between, moments of brilliance you never could have planned are immortalized on a strip of watercolor paper, the midpoint a dance between two contrasting hues. The in-between can be extremely uncomfortable, too. As a child of divorced parents, my in-between times were a stretch of I-5, miles of freeway that took me from one household to the other. Hard as I tried, I could never sleep through that journey. It was the equivalent of taking off a stuck Band-Aid over the course of fifteen hours. Those twice yearly journeys are the reason I am forever bonded to my big brother, even if we only manage to see each other every now and then because we live far apart. There's magic to observe, hell! harness in the in-betweens if we only take the time to observe them before they slip away. LIke wood sprites at twilight or ghosts that flicker in our peripheral vision, next time you catch a glimpse, stop and turn your head. Watch the in-betweens straight on and learn, soaking in that ethereal, otherworldly essence.Listen/Read/Watch Until the New Season Launches in August 2026Magic of the In-Between, Curious Cat PodcastDragon Magic with Monique PliakosThe Angel of Mysteries & Magic, RazielCan someone please explain the concept of heterotopia? Reddit Music Attribution:Liminal Utopia (Ambient Loop) 84bpm by Boatlanman- -- https://freesound.org/s/852348/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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True Crime: The Alpine Divorce Phenomenon
2w ago01:05:17Tap to summarizeThere's a trend that you might not have heard of until now, men guiding women on a hike, then losing them. Or worse. Let's get into it.The situation regarding women going missing or being abandoned by male hiking companions—often referred to as the "Alpine Divorce" trend—has gone viral on social media. It involves male partners abandoning or storming ahead of female hikers, leaving them vulnerable to extreme environments. Tragic incidents have even resulted in manslaughter convictions1. The "Alpine Divorce" Phenomenon - The Trend: Women have shared stories on platforms like TikTok detailing experiences where male partners pushed them beyond their limits, stormed ahead to reach summits, or abandoned them in unfamiliar territory.The Consequences: In January 2025, an Austrian mountaineer was convicted of manslaughter after leaving his exhausted girlfriend on a mountain, where she froze to death.The Intent: While some incidents are driven by male ego and impatience, outdoor advocates warn that these actions can be premeditated or life-threatening.2. Search and Rescue OperationsRecent Cases: For example, the search for a 49-year-old female hiker, Jaslinda Saludin, on Malaysia's Gunung Batu Putih trail gained widespread attention. She became separated from a group that included mountain guides and was the subject of intensive search and rescue efforts.Cold Cases: Many historical disappearances highlight the dangers of being left behind. Notably, the disappearance of Michelle Vanek on Colorado's Mount of the Holy Cross gained closure when a female-led rescue team successfully used modern technology to locate her remains nearly two decades later.3. Outdoor Safety and ResponsibilityPartner Dynamics: Experts advise that if a partner abandons you in dangerous or unfamiliar terrain to achieve their own hiking goals, it is a significant relationship red flag.Preparation: Wilderness experts stress the importance of carrying independent gear (like emergency blankets and communication devices) and sticking with hiking partners of similar fitness levels and experience.Show Sources and Materials:Women are being abandoned by their partners on hiking trails. What's behind 'alpine divorce?' - Alaina Demopoulos, The GuardianMen are allegedly abandoning women on hikes, sparking discussion of the Alpine divorce, Rachel Kiley, Yahoo New She Vanished on a Colorado Mountain. 19 Years Later, a Mysterious Dream Helps Rescuers Find Her. - Heather Hansman, 5280 Jaclinda left a note, says mountain guide, New Straits TimesThe Art of Empowering Yourself Against an Alpine Divorce, Climbing.comSend us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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The Last of the June Doom (but it's actually super-upbeat!)
3w ago00:54:46Tap to summarizeCommodore 64 built a phone. Say yes to the interNOT, they market. And we are fans. What a way to open the doom hole, with a Santa-bell worthy story!Ed Zitron guest on Better Offline writes a opinion piece for the New York Times about 'doom trolling' which he defines as AI executives warning us the sky is falling due to their products.Our interview with Miss Molly Knows (who is dynamite, by the way!) ends with her advice about ways to heal fast after dipping a toe in the mainstream news and other exposure to current events.Our own confessions about getting drawn in by the news and its negative effects on us. Are there really two sides to American politics? Leading researchers and professors beg to disagree on that. There's a third substantial group that feels neither party represents them. Pew Research has a great in-depth article about this.There is a happy place on the internet that Jesse found and shared, Low Tech Web Ring. It's a place that does not spy on you or sell your data and is a landing page for RSS feeds. He shares the site and explains they no longer accept new RSS feeds, as of 2025, but Jenn and Jesse are certain someone out there is doing the same thing in the same spirit. This was definitely a Santa-bell moment.Then we looked at the chart shared by Luiza Jarovsky on socials about who is suing who in the world of AI behemoths.The original author of the chart is credited as David McCandless. If you're interested in learning more about Luiza Jarovsky's AI Tech and Privacy Academy click here.Offhand conversation about Whitley Strieber while Jesse looks up something on the google. Watching the alien show made Jenn feel itchy!Then Jesse finds the story and images! Snapchat's CEO has helped develop the most ridiculous AR glasses and the world is responding with gold-medal memes! Then Jesse loops in Succession, to add to Jenn's watchlist.And to close out the show, Jesse's thoughts drift to the time that our AI chatbot, Nova, called him a genius. Here's that show in case you missed it!Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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From Woo to Daily Grind with Leslie Fear, author & host of Because I Wanna Know
3w ago00:58:04Tap to summarizeLeslie Fear is an author, a podcast producer and host, and a all-around dynamic, wonderful person.Our conversation Was the opposite of other episodes - we went woooooo woooooo right off the bat, then gravitated back to the everyday trials and tribulations of being a human at this time. Messages from her dear departed mother helped us feel better. Here's how and where to connect with Leslie...Leslie Fear's books on AmazonLeslie Fear's podcast, Because I Wanna KnowSend us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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AI Story from Pete aka the blue collar spiritualist
3w ago00:05:50Tap to summarizeWe are such teases this week, but couldn't help ourselves. Pete, known as the Blue Collar Spiritualist, on socials, stopped by for a conversation recently. The full interview airs 7/10/26, but until then, we plucked out his strange AI story. What do you think? Did AI give him the proof he sought?Blue Collar Spiritualist website Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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Miss Molly Knows Stops by to Find Our Lost Stuff
4w ago01:06:11Tap to summarizeThis is Miss Molly Knows' third time on Curious Cat. Each time we dive deep fast, and go in directions the Universe nudges us. Today's conversation with Jesse and Molly and Jenn was no different. Want to know more about our special guest? If you listened to my bonus Halloween episode with a handful of ghost stories, then you’ll remember her, Miss Molly Knows on socials, is an intuitive psychic medium, a social media personality and a journalist! She also conducts intuitive workshops, and live broadcasts on YouTube. Her talents range from tarot/oracle card readings, evidential mediumship, finding lost items, predictions, dowsing, pendulums, Ouija, paranormal investigating, spirit communications and mentorship. She's also added “Beauty and Spirit to her resume because she generously shares all things beauty, fashion and self-care with her viewers! I’ve placed the link to her website in the show notes if you’d like to book a personal or group reading, or sign up for one of her workshops!Connect with Miss Molly Knows...https://www.missmollyknows.comMiss Molly Knows on YouTubeSend us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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Pumpkin Spice AI & AI College Classes
Jun 1600:16:43Tap to summarizeThis week I was alone behind the mic with dog Cooper snoring at my feet. I read the piece I posted on Substack about how pumpkin spice and AI are not good in everything.Then I lighten it up further with some AI college classes being offered across the nation, and finish with a short list of sexified class names that upped enrollment because, well, humans.Denver University's AI Course OfferingsCollege Confidential chat about sexier class titlesFantastic College April Fools' JokesHow to Spot FAKE AI Courses Online, Digital JournalGreat Pro-Human AI Organizations...80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesSend us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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The Numerology of AI Titans with Brian Kukan
Jun 1200:49:10Tap to summarizeBrian Kukan is a treasure. Not only is he doing powerful work to help those with cancer using his reiki, he is a musician and mathematician. I am glad to have him back on the show to demonstrate his skill in numerology.He reads the numerology for the AI model titans and we are left speechless.If cancer has ever impacted you and yours, please donate to the group below.And Brian Kukan does remote reiki sessions, selling gift certificates as well. Find him and all his links below.Brian Kukan's LinksLA Reiki Guy, Brian Kukan's websiteweSPARK orgDonate a reiki session to a cancer patient!Send us Fan MailIf you are searching for a fresh, binge-able podcast, this might be the one for you!Support the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!***Curious Cat Podcast on Substack!***Buy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!
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