Cats Got Your Tongue?

Cats Protection
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Cats Got Your Tongue? is a warm and friendly podcast hosted by the radio presenter and self-confessed cat obsessive, Adam Brown, in association with the charity, Cats Protection.   In every episode, Adam chats to a different celebrity guest about the special feline in their life, gets to hear their special ‘cat voice’ and shares stories, dilemmas and queries, whilst delving deeper into the lives of the UK’s cats… Plus, listeners get the chance to ask questions of Cats Protection experts and learn more about their cats behaviour and how to make life better for their cat!   If you have any cat queries for the team please send in to pod@cats.org.uk or send us a text or a voice note via WhatsApp to 07824 551076 Data protection – Only Cats Protection will process your data for administrative purposes in relation to your cat questions. Please visit cats.org.uk/terms-privacy for information about how we process your data and how to contact us should you have any data protection queries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    How do you make your home cat-friendly? with Rachel Verney 🐱🏠

    In this episode, Adam explores how to make your home work better for your cats, from creating spaces for climbing and play to choosing cat-friendly plants and making room for litter trays, scratching posts and everything else that comes with sharing your home with a cat. Later, interiors influencer, author and creator of The Shoestring Home Rachel Verney joins Adam to reveal how she went from not being a cat person at all to becoming completely obsessed with her cats, Olive and Pickle. Rachel talks about how her sons convinced her to get cats, how they’ve changed the way she thinks about her home, the cat wall replacing her plants, planning their first birthday celebrations and why the rules she originally set for them quickly disappeared.  Plus, we meet some of Cats Protection’s kitten socialisation volunteers and find out how they help kittens become more confident and prepare them for their future homes.  Find out more about caring for cats, adopting, volunteering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk 00:00 – Welcome to Cats Got Your Tongue?01:56 – Rachel Verney joins Adam03:05 – How Rachel became an interiors creator05:11 – From not being a cat person to becoming obsessed07:44 – Meet Olive and Pickle08:19 – Designing a home around your cats09:40 – Turning a plant wall into a cat wall11:02 – How cats brought Rachel’s family closer together12:16 – Living with fussy cats13:31 – Why cats are taking over Rachel’s social media14:53 – Rachel’s interiors career and imposter syndrome19:00 – How Olive and Pickle got their names20:30 – The strange nicknames we give our cats21:26 – Why cats feel like part of the family24:26 – Planning Olive and Pickle’s first birthday27:11 – Rachel takes on the cat quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Sep 4

    Cats & Music with Laura White

    In this episode, Adam is joined by cat behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings to ask: do cats actually like music? They explore the research around classical and cat-specific music, how cats respond to different sounds, and whether leaving the radio or TV on really helps when your cat is home alone. Later, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Laura White joins Adam to share her lifelong love of cats, from volunteering with Cats Protection as a child to rescuing cats of her own. Laura reflects on how her cats have supported her throughout her music career, the heartbreak of losing a much-loved pet, and her dream of one day opening her own animal sanctuary. Find out more about caring for cats, adopting, volunteering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk 00:00 – Do cats actually like music? 01:04 – Daniel Warren-Cummings on cats and classical music 05:40 – Volume, different genres and getting cats used to sound 08:27 – How to tell if your cat likes the music you play 10:01 – Can music help cats during fireworks? 12:20 – Should you leave the radio or TV on for your cat? 15:09 – What would the perfect song for a cat sound like? 16:55 – Grammy-nominated songwriter Laura White joins Adam 18:30 – Laura’s lifelong love of cats and volunteering with Cats Protection 19:36 – Rescuing a kitten from a dual carriageway 20:45 – Laura’s dream of opening an animal sanctuary 23:57 – The story of Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin 28:33 – How cats helped ground Laura during her music career 30:30 – Cats, routines and leaving them when you go away 32:35 – Why Cats Protection means so much to Laura 34:01 – Can cats help with creativity and songwriting? 38:00 – Laura’s music career and what she’s working on next 42:45 – Remembering Aretha and dealing with pet loss 49:40 – Laura takes on the cats and music quiz 54:37 – What cats have brought to Laura’s life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jul 31

    Cats & Social Media with Alex Gray & Becky’s Bazaar

    In this episode, Adam is joined by cat behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings to discuss the growing influence celebrities and social media have on cat ownership. They explore why some pedigree breeds are becoming more popular, the importance of making informed choices, and how we can better protect cat welfare. Later, Becky from Becky's Bazaar and Alex Gray (The Traitors) share stories of their rescue cats, the emotional journey of fostering, and why they're passionate about encouraging more people to adopt rather than shop.  Find out more about responsible cat ownership, adopting, fostering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jun 23

    Cats Got Your Tongue? podcast with Roo Irvine 🐱🎙️ The Animal Welfare Strategy

    In this episode, Adam welcomes TV presenter and devoted cat fan Roo Irvine, who shares tales of her three cats, Mango, Kimchi, and Miso, and their hilarious etiquette school backstories. The pair dive into why cats are often overlooked in government animal welfare strategies and discuss the impactful campaigns and open letter led by Cats Protection to demand better protections for cats. Roo shares her experiences chairing Scottish political hustings for animal welfare, her passion for advocacy, and the unique joys (and heartbreaks) of loving cats. Together with MP Ruth Jones, the conversation covers the frustrating gap between good intentions and real change, highlights the essential role that compassion for animals plays in society. Find out more about getting involved and supporting cat welfare campaigns: www.cats.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 07/03/2025

    10. Evanna Lynch

    In the final episode of season three, Adam meets actor and writer Evanna Lynch to discuss her love of cats and living with Puff and Pablo. The pair chat about how their cats really understand them and the therapeutic benefits of owning one, plus the importance of adopting rescue cats when possible. Behaviourist Nicky joins to answer questions about food training, rubbing faces and how purring doesn’t always mean a cat is happy.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    10. Evanna Lynch

  6. 06/26/2025

    9. Stewart Lee

    In this episode, host Adam chats to legendary comedian Stewart Lee about life with his cats. The two discuss how his cat Boo Boo was an excellent nighttime companion for a stand-up comedian coming home late and how the cat community comes together when a beloved pet goes missing, plus they wonder whether ginger cats are really Vikings! Stewart asks behaviourist Nicky if cats mind being left home alone all day, and the three discuss an important question from a schoolchild about whether it’s true that cats don’t really need humans.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    9. Stewart Lee

  7. 06/19/2025

    8. Fern Britton

    In this fun new episode, host Adam talks to one of the UK’s most loved TV presenters and novelists, Fern Britton, about her brilliantly named cats Barbara and Dr Ian Mackerel. The two discuss how lovely it is to come home to a cat, how cats can help or hinder your work, with Fern describing losing pages of writing to cats walking across her keyboard, and just how important it is to talk to your cats with your special cat voice!   Fern also reveals she’s been working with cats a lot more thanks to her new ITV show Fern Britton: Inside The Vet’s, recording the highs and lows of life in a busy vet practice.   Behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss feline bladder infections and whether it is better to visit your poorly cat at the vet or if it causes them too much stress.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    8. Fern Britton

  8. 06/12/2025

    7. Sarah Beeny

    In this episode Adam is joined by TV presenter, podcaster and property expert Sarah Beeny, who talks about how she has always been a cat fan and the relationship between her four cats.     The pair discuss how her cats like to drink from wine glasses, how cats can subtly communicate their opinions and just how much support a pet can provide during times of illness or stress.     Behaviour expert Nicky answers a listener question about introducing cats from two households using scent and Sarah’s query about why a cat may give you a nip while you’re stroking them.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    7. Sarah Beeny
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Cats Got Your Tongue? is a warm and friendly podcast hosted by the radio presenter and self-confessed cat obsessive, Adam Brown, in association with the charity, Cats Protection.   In every episode, Adam chats to a different celebrity guest about the special feline in their life, gets to hear their special ‘cat voice’ and shares stories, dilemmas and queries, whilst delving deeper into the lives of the UK’s cats… Plus, listeners get the chance to ask questions of Cats Protection experts and learn more about their cats behaviour and how to make life better for their cat!   If you have any cat queries for the team please send in to pod@cats.org.uk or send us a text or a voice note via WhatsApp to 07824 551076 Data protection – Only Cats Protection will process your data for administrative purposes in relation to your cat questions. Please visit cats.org.uk/terms-privacy for information about how we process your data and how to contact us should you have any data protection queries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cats Protection
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cats Protection
  • Show Website
    Cats Got Your Tongue?

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