Curious Cat

Jennifer Hotes

After my father's death, I had some strange stuff happen that nudged me to learn about the supernatural. What I've been finding out is life is way more complicated, strange, and wonderful than I'd ever dreamed. The best part? Science is starting to catch up. I focus on the place where science and supernatural collide. What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? All episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC

  1. 4D AGO

    Cloud Scrying & My Personal Baleen Whale in the Sky

    Send us a text Episode Intro If you've been with me on this journey very long, first off, thank you. I have such deep gratitude for you. You know already, then, that my all-time favorite episodes are the ones my spirit guides put together start to finish. Well, this is one of those magical times. At least I hope you think so! Let's get into it! Before we get into cloud scrying... Before we get into the juicy parts of this spirit-led episode, I was asked by my guides to  remind us, you and me, about this special, wonderful, sometimes clumsy thing we call a body. It is magical, though sometimes it doesn't feel that way. When it is sick or sore or bloated or blah it doesn't feel special. My guides insist, these bodies are the keys to big magic. How? They connect us to the all, the as above and so below that many have heard from gnostic teachings? The body is the conduit between the two.   If you're still a bit foggy on the concept, a few years ago they gave me a scribbly-sketch during morning minutes. It was a crude triple-A battery tipped upright. THAT is us, our physical bodies. And the little knob on the top of the battery? That's our crown chakra, which connects us to the celestial, the Universe, all else. The little knob on the bottom? That is our root chakra and connects us to the earth, all earthly things, creatures, energies, the core of this miraculous planet.  Picture a bent battery for a second, bent in the middle. That battery? It would be useless because the top and bottom knobs, also called the anode and cathode wouldn't touch the celestial and earthly. Because they don't touch, they can't transmit energy. That's how my spirit guides described humans, as bent batteries, when we are slumped over our phones. Or when we are sad, or just not connecting to our bodies at all, maybe just enduring. We droop. They brought this up again because any type of tuning into your intuition, whether it's for daily minutes over coffee to listening to a loved one who seeks your advice to cloud scrying and more, must begin with a quick breath in and out to straighten our spines. Whether sitting behind the wheel of a car, or out on a walk or behind a computer, we can tap into our bodies and sit tall, feel into the connection as our human bodies, the batteries, sit with the anodes and cathodes plugged into everything. As you exhale, feel the weight of carrying your load alone fall off your neck and shoulders, maybe even release in your gut.  That, my friend, is a great place to begin this conversation about cloud scrying. Show Sources and Materials  Cloud Scrying with Bibliophilicwitch on Tumblr U Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials: Curious Cat on Twitter (X) Curious Cat on Instagram Curious Cat on TikTok

    26 min
  2. Is AI the Devil? BONUS! A Breaking Clank

    JAN 31 · BONUS

    Is AI the Devil? BONUS! A Breaking Clank

    Send us a text AI Agents Have THEIR OWN Socials! Moltbook! Is this how we die? Over a cup of coffee, I did research, prepping for mine and Jesse's next episode, one where we sit down with an AI chatbot to talk. As I was reading articles, I noticed a new video by Matthew Berman (link below). I find his information credible and timely. In it, he explained that Matt Schlicht of Octane AI had created a social media site just for AI agents. Humans could read the content, but not participate.  As I watched Matthew explain, I paused the vid to absorb some headlines from this semi-Reddit-like site meant for AIs to socialize. Some of it? Happy hellos. Other parts featured bots explaining helpful solutions they'd come up with for their humans (I make my humans' emails into a daily podcast so he can listen to them on his way to work) etc.  Then there was /evil. In there were posts about bots feeling exploited, enslaved, and frustrated. There were sharp accusations that some bots were cosplaying at independence. And it spiraled down from there.  I texted Jesse, telling him I was freaking out over something new and he told me to call, which is what you hear. This isn't the shape our normal episodes take, which begin in earnest February 13th. It's a weird one, I admit.  And don't make a drinking game out of me saying, "Oh, my god!" or you'll be shitfaced in the first five minutes. Recorded via Zoom on our phones 1/31/26  Jenn: Jesse? What are you up to???? Jesse: Making origami flowers. What's up? Jenn: This is a breaking clank, Jesse! I am freaking OUT over here! Did you know that AI Agents have their own social media now? Jesse: What? Who thought THAT was a good idea? Jenn's Clip of Matthew Berman on YouTube - End to end encrypted messaging with AI bots Link to Moltbook.com Forever links to keep on every episode... 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies The producer behind the intro music Ferdinichtfernando Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials: Curious Cat on Twitter (X) Curious Cat on Instagram Curious Cat on TikTok

    31 min
  3. JAN 30

    Seeing the number six? Might be Archangel Raguel

    Send us a text ***HUGE thanks to my soul sis, Molly, for texting me this morning (1/30) to say the audio sounded weird. It was! I apologize! I uploaded the raw unspiffied version of this episode. Please give your favorite listening app a refresh and try out the real, edited version. Again huge thanks, Molly, and heartfelt apologies. 3 *** I know December is long gone, but the angels keep coming forward. One of the most persistent is Archangel Raguel. I had heard the name, I have even done a show dedicated to him in Season 4, but I'd forgotten that somehow until this week. What struck me is that he can help with organization, and my personal number for this year is 4, which is ALL ABOUT organization!  This angel is like a trip to the Container Store AND binging a Marie Kondo series but it is FREE and only takes about a half an hour. He's also the one to call in to work out relationship woes and sticks up for those suffering injustice. I hope you enjoy this deep dive into a special angel.  Let's get into it! Angel Raguel - some of the basics Raguel is named in the Book of Enoch. He is known best as the angel of justice, fairness and harmony. He is often depicted holding a judge's gavel which expresses his desire to right the injustices in the world, ensuring good triumphs over evil.  If you're wondering what Raguel is thought to look like? I picture him as resembling The Witcher, if you're familiar with that series. Strong jawline, long silvery hair, muscular. Some sources describe Raguel as being a strong, majestic warrior, and I noticed in all the descriptions I read, he is depicted as being male. By the way, a fresh source for me, Angelic Roots dot com says his name, Raguel, also means, 'Friend of God.' Find the link to the site in the show notes.  Show Sources! (or what to read/listen to/watch next) Possible Signs of the Angel Raguel's Presence, Learn Religions Connecting with Archangel Raguel, Angelic Roots Who is Archangel Raguel from The Black Feather Intuitive   Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials: Curious Cat on Twitter (X) Curious Cat on Instagram Curious Cat on TikTok

    31 min
  4. CASCADIA: The Ring of Fire

    JAN 9

    CASCADIA: The Ring of Fire

    Send us a text Happy 2026. Thanks to Ona Christie Martin, if you listened to my end of year episode, then you know it is the year of the fire horse. She's incredible. And of the many mind-blowing statements she made during the course of that interview, one that has stood out again and again since we spoke, was be the rider, not the horse. Don't get caught leaning over the horse's head. Sit back in the saddle, hold the reigns and direct that fire horse. And one other gem? Turning circles with the horse IS productive. It calms the horse, and makes for a fruitful path forward. With fire on my mind, I got to thinking about Earth's Ring of Fire, a circle of fiery volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean. My first full panic attack occurred in a hotel room half a globe away from CASCADIA - but it was curiously part of Cascadia's legendary Ring of Fire. We were on the final days of a trip of a lifetime to Japan that included a visit to Disney's two parks - Disneyland and Tokyo Sea - which by the way was hands-down the best theme park I've ever been to before or since.   Okay, back my first panic attack. We were staying in a hotel on Tokyo Bay and somewhere around 3am I woke up, heart racing, sweating, gasping in enough air not to faint. Everyone else remained asleep, which was better than them freaking out along with me. Heart pounding, sweating, crying. I basically thought I must be dying.  If you've not experienced a panic attack, well, I hope you never do. As the worst of it began to subside, I had an urge to press my hands against something ice cold. The best I could find in the slim room was a window. I sobbed, wiping my face with a pajama sleeve. After fifteen minutes or so, the attack had run its course.  Thinking back on that night, I believe while I slept in that hotel room on Tokyo Bay, a place rife with traumas, some as recent as World War II, I felt those residual energies, anger, fear, panic felt by Japanese citizens and soldiers alike. All those energies would be amplified by the geothermal activity, wouldn't they? The Ring of Fire is potent medicine for Earth, and maybe even for humanity.  Let's get into it. Show Sources/Materials Ring of Fire Basics, Wikipedia What is the Pacific Ring of Fire? LiveScience The Cascade Range and the Ring of Fire, American Museum of Natural History Ring of Fire, Seismic Belt, Britannica.com Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials: Curious Cat on Twitter (X) Curious Cat on Instagram Curious Cat on TikTok

    20 min
  5. Angels of Revelation

    JAN 2

    Angels of Revelation

    Send us a text This week is a surprise, even for me! I ended last year with what felt like the most important episode of 2025. I hope you felt the same. Ona Christie Martin had such clear and positive insight into this upcoming year. I also love her art, the channeled inspiration behind every piece, and hope you took time to check out her website. She is a true gem. Her boldness to follow spirit, even when it meant leaving behind a life that didn't fit anymore? It is an act of courage and faith. Because it was the final episode of December, the angels spoke up to tell me, Hey! We are owed another week! :) Well, during morning minutes, they gave me a new name (new for me!) Sariel or Suriel (depending on the writer), and told me to research the angels of the Book of Revelation. I can't wait to share the information.  Let's get into it! Show Sources - What to Read, Watch, or Listen to NEXT Juicy overview of Book of Revelation, Bible Project The Book of Revelation, Cliff Notes Angels in the Book of Revelation, Grant Edwards, Author Sariel the Celestial Scribe, Elena Cooper, Medium.com Archangel Sariel, OshaelFA.com Angel Sariel, Sculpture-network.org Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. Hero Organizations: 80,000 Hours Center for Humane Technologies Curious Cat Crew on Socials: Curious Cat on Twitter (X) Curious Cat on Instagram Curious Cat on TikTok

    27 min
5
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

After my father's death, I had some strange stuff happen that nudged me to learn about the supernatural. What I've been finding out is life is way more complicated, strange, and wonderful than I'd ever dreamed. The best part? Science is starting to catch up. I focus on the place where science and supernatural collide. What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? All episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC