Tails and Tassels Podcast Por Gemma Smith arte de portada

Tails and Tassels

Tails and Tassels

De: Gemma Smith
Escúchala gratis

Obtén 3 meses por US$0.99 al mes

Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I'm your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I'm a manager at a Kitten Nursery in NYC, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, a cat-themed variety show!

In this podcast, you'll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. Plus, enjoy bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your burning questions.

New episodes drop every Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and connect with us on Instagram.

Thank you for listening! I'm paws-itively delighted you're here.

Get in Touch:

  • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
  • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
  • Leave a comment below
© 2025 Tails and Tassels
Arte Ciencias Sociales Entretenimiento y Artes Escénicas
Episodios
  • How Sterling “TrapKing” Davis Blends Hip-Hop Culture with Community Cat Rescue
    Nov 27 2025

    Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭

    There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!

    --

    In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis – a rapper turned community cat advocate and founder of TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions. Sterling shares how he went from life on the road to trapping, neutering, and returning cats around the world, and why he believes you don’t lose cool points for compassion. He breaks down what TNR really is and how his #SameTeam and One United Paw philosophy is changing the way rescuers work together.

    📖 Resources & Links:

    • Learn more about TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions: trapkinghumane.org
    • Support TrapKing’s rescue work: Patreon – TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions

    🛒 Gemma’s Episode-Inspired Picks:

    • Cat Clicker Training Set – simple clickers to start trick training and build confidence with your cats
    • TrapKing's One United Paw Tee

    🐾 Connect with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis:

    • Instagram: @the_original_trapking
    • TikTok: @the_original_trapking

    💌 Connect with Us:

    • Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod
    • Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow
    • Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com

    ⭐ Subscribe & Review:

    Follow Tails & Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave a rating and review – it truly helps our little indie, cat-loving corner of the podcast world grow. 💖

    Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret, is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty!

    Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC, this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers!

    🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com

    Support the show

    Logo by Logan Laveau

    Más Menos
    39 m
  • Fortune Cookie— Books, Burlesque & Building Creative Community
    Nov 13 2025

    Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭

    There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!

    --

    In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Fortune Cookie—a NYC burlesque performer, acrobat and producer of Books & Burlesque, the literary-meets-burly show celebrating underrepresented authors and stellar performers. Fortune shares how Chinese dance and circus arts fuel her storytelling onstage, why a little improvisation goes a long way, and how she builds joyful community through art.

    Plus, meet her ragdoll duo Donut and Koffee—gym mascot, stroller pros and occasional “assistants” to her costume-making adventures.

    📖Resources & Links:
    Follow Fortune Cookie: @fortunecookie_burlesque
    Tickets to Books & Burlesque at Caveat NYC
    Workout with Fortune: Cosmic Fit Club

    💌 Connect with Us:
    Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod
    Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow
    Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com

    Subscribe & Review:
    Follow Tails and Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave us a review—it really helps us grow! 💖

    Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret, is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty!

    Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC, this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers!

    🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com

    Support the show

    Logo by Logan Laveau

    Más Menos
    42 m
  • Inside Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret with Luna LoveLee
    Oct 30 2025

    Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭

    There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque!

    ---

    In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Luna Lovelee—a Long Beach–based burlesque performer, costumer, and producer of Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret.

    Luna shares how rescuing a kitten trapped inside a car led her to connect with the Little Lion Foundation and inspired her to create a feline-themed burlesque fundraiser that’s helping cats across Southern California. She also talks about her creative journey into burlesque, finding her authentic performance style, and how her background in historical costuming influences her showgirl looks.

    Plus, Luna introduces us to her four cats, shares her experience fostering kittens, and gives heartfelt advice to anyone looking to combine passion and purpose in their own creative life.

    📖 Resources & Links:
    Follow Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret: @showmeyourkittiescabaret
    Follow Luna Lovelee: @miss_luna_lovelee

    Support Little Lion Foundation: @littlelionfoundation

    💌 Connect with Us:
    Follow us on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod
    Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow
    Email: tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com

    Subscribe & Review:
    Follow Tails and Tassels on your favorite podcast app and don’t forget to leave us a review—it really helps us grow! 💖

    Gemma’s cat-themed variety show, Catbaret, is back with a brand new theme: A Cat Lady Purr-ty!

    Happening March 5th at Caveat in NYC, this show brings together comedy, burlesque, music, and all things feline. It’s the ultimate night out for cat lovers!

    🎟️ Snag your tickets before they sell out: CatbaretShow.com

    Support the show

    Logo by Logan Laveau

    Más Menos
    48 m
Todavía no hay opiniones