• The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe - I’d Sell You To Satan For One Turkish Delight
    2024/12/25

    In this special Christmas Episode of “Teaching My Cat to Read”, we discuss the classic children’s novel “The lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” By CS Lewis. We discuss, Christian Allegory, the enchanted Turkish Delights, character arcs and how not to die in a Wardrobe.

    What rating do we think our cat will give this book? Listen to find out!


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    Mild Swearing

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    1 時間 15 分
  • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: You Won’t Like Me When I’ve Drunk My Murder Potion
    2024/10/31

    Happy Halloween! For today’s spooky special episode, we welcome back friend of the pod and Jekyll and Hyde aficionado Charlotte to discuss Secret Crimes, queer readings and cat ratings. Featuring in-depth Utterson discussion, trans woman Hyde, the politics of disgust and unexpected time cops.

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    Swearing

    Please note, as of this episode, we are no longer bleeping swear words on this podcast.

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  • The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 4 - Bannered Across the Sky in Fire
    2024/04/21

    In this 4th bonus episode for our 3rd series, we discuss the final 2 episodes, episodes 7 and 8, of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Daes Dae'mar” and “What Was Meant to Be".

    We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books. We do spoil the episodes, so make sure you’ve watched the episodes first!

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  • The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 3 - Egwene Is Going Through It Hours
    2024/04/07

    In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2, “Damane” and “Eyes Without Pity”.

    We talk about the episodes in relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books.

    Episode 5, Damane: Moiraine and Rand run to save their lives, as Selene still appears to be alive; Egwene and Nynaeve meet a new enemy.

    Episode 6, Eyes Without Pity: Rand makes a risky alliance and Egwene gathers her strength to confront the horror of her circumstances.


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    Fictional Slavery

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  • The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 2 - Lanfear Loves Lace, Leather, and Lews Therin
    2024/03/24

    In this bonus episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of Amazon Primes “The Wheel of Time” series 2.

    In this episode we focus on episodes 3 and 4 of Series 2 (“What might be” and “Daughter of the Night”). In relation to the books, this series is an adaptation of books 2+3 “The Great Hunt” and “The Dragon Reborn”, so we try to not spoil anything plot wise after those books.

    “What Might Be”: To become an Accepted, Nynaeve must overcome her trials; Rand finds it difficult to control his power; While searching the tower for Nynaeve, Egwene and Elayne discover Sheria; Mat wakes up to find Liandrin, who is in mourning.

    “The Daughter of the Night”: Moiraine looks for Rand; Nynaeve grieves over all her losses. Lanfear Walks Again.


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    NA

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  • The Wheel of Time Series 2 - Part 1 - This looks better than S1
    2024/03/10

    In this bonus episode, Lotti, and M, are joined by AJ, and Liv, about series 2 of the Wheel of Time on Amazon Prime. In this episode, we discuss specially episodes 1 and 2.

    We discuss all things costumes, plot points, and our favourite bits from the episodes. Plus we ask the question: Which Ajah would Jane Austen’s heroines be in?

    Make sure you’ve watched the episodes first, as it’s not spoiler free! Note this episode is marked E due to a light peppering of language.

    Episode 1 synopsis: Nynaeve and Egwene must endure the harsh tutelage of Alanna and Liandrin; Liandrin holds Mat prisoner to grill him for information; Rand al'Thor is concerned that his power might drive him insane; Moiraine pushes Lan away.

    Episode 2 synopsis: Rand intimidates one of his more antagonistic employees but unintentionally uses the One Power; Moiraine and Lan prepare to leave for the White Tower with Verin, Adeleas and Tomas; Liandrin steals a vial of crimsonthorn root with Nynaeve's help.


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    1 時間 4 分
  • Q and A: *jingle jingle jingle*
    2023/11/19

    It’s our Q and A episode! We answer your questions in this special bonus episode of our podcast.

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    42 分
  • Hound of the Baskervilles : *cocks gun* Moor’s Haunted
    2023/11/05

    For our final book review of series 3 join us as we discuss the Sherlock Holmes story “The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Featuring haunted moors, Scooby-Doo villainy, the John Watson defence squad, and some dogs (no cats).

    For our other episodes featuring Sherlock Holmes, including “Study in Scarlet”, see our website link below.


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    Murder, death of animals, brief mention of phrenology

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    45 分