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Why were cats gods in ancient Egypt but Satan’s familiar by Europe’s Middle Ages? Why do serial killers and despots hate cats? When did cats get into jazz? And how the heck does all of this random cat stuff connect to us in the here and now? Listen to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world’s #1 (and only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast to join cat worshipper Amanda B. as she investigates these and other hard hitting questions with a diversity of guest experts from across the globe. Subscribe now, and join the clowder by visiting http://www.6degreesofcats.com or follow @6degreesofcats on all major social media platforms.Copyright 2025 All Rights Reserved Ciencia Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • Spooky Cats! Spies and Secrets with espionage historian Andrew Hammond, Ph.D., Japan historian and translator Zack Davisson and veterinarian Gabriela Canales, D.V.M.

    Spooky Cats! Spies and Secrets with espionage historian Andrew Hammond, Ph.D., Japan historian and translator Zack Davisson and veterinarian Gabriela Canales, D.V.M.
    Aug 12 2025
    Cats - stealthy, sneaky - and spooky! Hidden in plain sight. All the makings of…the purr-fect spy! Or so we think. Listen in on a fun, feline fact-filled episode about how, if, when and why cats have ever been associated with - or agents of - covert operations, intelligence gathering and all things espionage. Feline anatomy expert Gabriela Canales, D.V.M. will spotlight the special skills and attributes that may or may not have inspired espionage professionals in 14th Century Japan and during the Cold War. Listen in as we run this theory by Japan folklore expert and historian Zack Davisson and espionage historian Andrew Hammond, Ph.D. - and then decide if your cat is in cahoots with your Google Home and Amazon Alexa devices! Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/6degreesofcats for as little as $1 / month for stickers, early access to new episodes and behind the scenes audio. View the show notes and more on The Captain’s Log, the companion podcast newsletter here: linktr.ee/6degreesofcats. And check out these supplementary episodes: Curiosity Didn’t Kill the Cat, Part 1: Research and Righting ReflexesCat Eyes: Make-up, Magic and Myopia with writer Zahra Hankir, Animal Communicator Alicia Halloran and Cat Ophthalmologist Steve Hanes About the experts: Gabriela “Gaby” Canales, D.V.M., is the co-medical director of West Chelsea Veterinary in New York City. Dr. Canales trained at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a one-year internship in Medicine and Surgery at BluePearl Veterinary Partners. When not attending to her patients or her own cats, Priscilla and Bert, Dr. Canales drums in NYC riot grrrl punk band Frida Kill, which can be found on Instagram @fridakillkills.Zack Davisson is an award winning translator, writer, and scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. He is the author of “Yurei: The Japanese Ghost”, "The Ghost of Oyuki" and “Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan” from Chin Music Press. Davisson translated Shigeru Mizuki’s Eisner Award winning and Harvey-nominated “Showa 1926-1939: A History of Japan” and several Dark Horse publications by Satoshi Kon including “Opus”, “Seraphim: 266613336 Wings” and “The Art of Satoshi Kon”. He was also a researcher and on-screen talent for National Geographic’s TV special “Japan: Lost Souls of Okinawa” and maintains Japanese folklore website hyakumonogatari.com. You can follow Zack on Bluesky @ zackdavisson.com.Andrew Hammond, Ph.D., is a Scottish historian specializing in European and North American intelligence who received his Ph.D. in Modern History and International Relations from Warwick University. He has provided his expertise for such media outlets as the BBC and the History Channel, as well as the International Spy Museum where he served as historian, curator and host of their podcast from 2020-2025. Dr. Hammond is a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Global and National Security Institute and is currently appointed as Senior Director for Content & Interpretation at the National Liberty Museum. He can be followed on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhammond2000. Producer, writer, editor, sound designer, host, basically everything* Captain Kitty (Amanda B.) * with co-executive producers Binky & Snuggles and new associate Peanut Animal voices include: Binky, Snuggles and Peanut _^..^_ Music: Leathered: "Look Alive", “Giver” © 2025Additional sound effects from Pixabay.com Logo design: Edward Anthony © 2025 (Instagram: itsmyunzii) Research used: Alexy, Alison (host). (2021, June 18). Season 2, Episode 5 | Vyjayanthi Selinger [Audio podcast interview]. In Michigan Talks Japan Season 2, Episode 5 | Vyjayanthai Selinger. Michigan Talks Japan Podcast. https://ii.umich.edu/cjs/podcast/season-2--episode-5---vyjayanthi-selinger.html“The anatomy of cats: Bones, flexibility, and injury awareness.” British Animal Hospital. (2024, October 3). https://territory-uae.com/uae/the-anatomy-of-cats-bones-flexibility-and-injury-awareness/Edwardes, C. (2001, November 4). CIA recruited cat to bug Russians. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1361462/CIA-recruited-cat-to-bug-Russians.htmlEvans, A. (2007, November 3). Hermes: God of public diplomacy. Global Dashboard Blog covering International affairs and global risks. https://globaldashboard.org/2007/11/03/hermes-god-of-public-diplomacy/Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting. (n.d.). Fingerprint recognition. Fingerprint Recognition. https://ucr.fbi.gov/fingerprints_biometrics/biometric-center-of-excellence/files/fingerprint-recognition.pdfHarris, A. (2013, January 18). The surprisingly long history of the term “Catfish.” Slate Magazine. https://slate.com/culture/2013/01/catfish-meaning-and-definition-term-for-online-hoaxes-has-a-surprisingly-long-history.htmlJudge, C. B. (1944, July). Commandos and their methods. Proceedings. https://www.usni.org/magazines/...
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  • Cat Eyes: Make-up, Magic and Myopia with writer Zahra Hankir, Animal Communicator Alicia Halloran and Cat Ophthalmologist Steve Hanes

    Cat Eyes: Make-up, Magic and Myopia with writer Zahra Hankir, Animal Communicator Alicia Halloran and Cat Ophthalmologist Steve Hanes
    Jul 29 2025
    Welcome back to 6 Degrees of Cats, the world’s #1 (& only) cat-themed culture, history and science podcast! In this 40-ish minute odyssey of the mind, we head back to the Fertile Crescent with the help of Zahra Hankir, author of New York Times Book Review Editors pick, Eyeliner: A Cultural History, to explore why the aesthetics of the “cat eye” belie the deep symbolic and protective properties this design invokes - and how eyeliner connects us to our ancestors and cultures across the world! We then travel to other realms to see what else those mesmerizing, chatoyant eyes may be picking up - carbon monoxide? Mice in the walls? GHOSTS? - with clairvoyant animal communicator Alicia Halloran of Healing Habitat. Then, with the help of Dr. Steve Hanes of the Veterinary Eye Center of NYC, we train our gaze directly into the physical eyeballs of our feline friends to observe the biomechanics and optical oddities that might help explain at least some of that infamous creepy cat stare phenomena. (Why is there no X-File on this yet?) By the end of this episode, you’ll feel especially reverent of the extra-sensory vigilance our house guardians possess! Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/6degreesofcats for as little as $1 / month for stickers, early access to new episodes and behind the scenes audio. View the show notes and more on The Captain’s Log, the companion podcast newsletter here: linktr.ee/6degreesofcats. And check out these supplementary episodes: The Golden Age of Cats: The Medieval Middle East, Muezza and the Mark of Muhammad (or Mary)Curiosity Didn’t Kill the Cat, Part 1: Research and Righting ReflexesCuriosity Didn’t Kill the Cat, Part 2: Exploring Science Fairs, Schrodinger’s Cat, and the Fascinating Concept of Cats as Liquids About the experts: Alicia Halloran is a trained animal communicator and holistic coach who specializes in spiritual behaviorism and clairvoyant healing. Since 2005, she has helped animals and their people through her business, Healing Habitat. Learn more about Alicia’s work at aliciahalloran.com or follow her on Instagram at @odieseyes.Zahra Hankir, M.A., M.S., is the author of Eyeliner: A Cultural History (Penguin Random House), a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Pick. She is a Columbia University–trained journalist with an academic background in Middle Eastern Studies, Islamic movements and international politics. Visit www.zahrahankir.com for more information on her work and upcoming publications.Steve Hanes, V.M.D., M.S., D.A.C.V.O. is a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist at the Veterinary Eye Center of NYC. Dr. Hanes received his veterinary studies degree at the University of Pennsylvania and interned in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Florida, later completing his comparative ophthalmology residency at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Please visit https://www.vecnyc.com/doctors/steve-hanes to learn more about Steve and the Veterinary Eye Center of NYC. Producer, writer, editor, sound designer, host, basically everything* Captain Kitty (Amanda B.) * with co-executive producers Binky & Snuggles and new associate Peanut Animal voices include: Binky, Snuggles and Peanut _^..^_ Music: Leathered: "Look Alive" © 2025Additional sound effects from Pixabay.com Logo design: Edward Anthony © 2025 (Instagram: itsmyunzii) Research used: Abbasi, S. M. (2017). A study of the evil eye phenomenon and how it is translated ... Indian Journal of Scientific Research. https://www.ijsr.in/upload/108373904925.pdfCat’s Eyes. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. (n.d.). https://naturalhistory.si.edu/explore/collections/geogallery/10025988Crivellato, E., & Ribatti, D. (2006, October 23). Soul, mind, brain: Greek philosophy and the birth of Neuroscience. Brain Research Bulletin. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036192300600298X?via%3DihubEarsc. (2021, April 7). World from space: “how we use technology inspired by bats to see water availability in fields.” EARSC. https://earsc.org/2021/04/07/world-from-space-how-we-use-technology-inspired-by-bats-to-see-water-availability-in-fields/Gem-A. (2025, February 19). Understanding the cat’s eye effect in gemstones: Gem-a. Gem. https://gem-a.com/gem-hub/understanding-the-cats-eye-effect-in-gemstones/Hankir, Z. (2023). Eyeliner: A cultural history. New York: Penguin Books.Jiang, J., Borowiak, K., Tudge, L., Otto, C., & von Kriegstein, K. (2017, February 1). Neural mechanisms of eye contact when listening to another person talking. Social cognitive and affective neuroscience. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5390711/Johnston, A. M., Turrin, C., Watson, L., Arre, A. M., & Santos, L. R. (2017, July 13). Uncovering the origins of dog-human eye contact. https://caplab.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/2017-johnstonetal.pdfPeissig, J. J., Killian, A., & Mousavi, M. (2016, September). The role of the eyes and makeup ...
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  • Cats Are Cuter than Babies: Cats and Art with Catnip Mag Publisher Anja Charbonneau, YouTube star Ergojosh and Artist Natalia Garcez

    Cats Are Cuter than Babies: Cats and Art with Catnip Mag Publisher Anja Charbonneau, YouTube star Ergojosh and Artist Natalia Garcez
    Jul 15 2025
    The time has come to settle the score – are cats cuter than babies? Join us for an evidence-informed artistic analysis of the aesthetics of cats and how and why we love to depict them in illustration, animation and graphic art. (And why cats are, indeed, cuter than babies.) In this fun, feline and fact-filled episode, listen in on how and why cats became the muses for one illustrator of grumpy cats - Natalia Garcez - and a source of inspiration for hundreds of thousands of families across the world. Joining Natalia is digital artist and YouTube star Ergojosh who breaks down the “cat face theory” circulating on TikTok and why Disney and Pixar’s production teams may favor cat facial anatomy for cute inspiration. And join host Captain Kitty (a.k.a. Amanda B.) as she leverages her Cat Oracle Deck for artistic, intellectual and even spiritual guidance with the help of Catnip Magazine’s Anja Charbonneau. Special thanks to Broccoli Magazine for providing the team a Cat Oracle Deck. Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/6degreesofcats for as little as $1 / month for stickers, early access to new episodes and behind the scenes audio. View the show notes and more on The Captain’s Log, the companion podcast newsletter here: linktr.ee/6degreesofcats. And check out this supplementary episode: Cats Are the Consummate Domesticate: Origins and Evolution of Our Feline Friends [Pilot] About the experts: Anja Chabonneau is the Editor in Chief and Creative Director of Broccoli Magazine, a publisher of unusual delights including Catnip Magazine, Broccoli Magazine and the Cat Oracle Deck. To purchase a Cat Oracle Deck, visit https://broccolimag.com and follow @catnip_mag and @broccoli_mag on Instagram.Natalia Garcez is a Brazilian-born graphic designer and illustrator of grumpy cats based in Copenhagen whose Instagram account, @casagiraceramics (formerly “chonkygrompy”) inspired hundreds of thousands of children to paint chunky, grumpy cats with their parents. Learn more about Natalia by following her Instagram account or visiting https://www.nataliagarcez.com.Joshua “Ergojosh” Stephens is a digital artist specializing in character design who educates his 700k+ YouTube subscribers with videos that have been seen over 54 million times. Follow Ergojosh on YouTube or @ergo.josh on Instagram, and visit his website on at ergojosh.com to learn more about his online courses on digital illustration. Producer, writer, editor, sound designer, host, basically everything* Captain Kitty (Amanda B.) * with co-executive producers Binky, Snuggles and Peanut Additional voices include: Binky, Snuggles and Peanut _^..^_Edward Anthony (@itsmyunzii) Music: Leathered: "Look Alive" © 2025Additional sound effects from Pixabay.com Logo design: Edward Anthony © 2025 (Instagram: itsmyunzii) Research used: chonkygrompy [@chonkygrompy]. (n.d.). A very special client ordered a painting of all her current … [Video]. TikTok. https://www.tiktok.com/@chonkygrompy/video/7254117947654901018?lang=enClark, F. (Host). (2023, August 1). Art for mental health: The well-being benefits of practicing art [Audio podcast episode]. In [AMA Update]. https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/art-mental-health-well-being-benefits-practicing-art-frankErgojosh. (2019, December 5). Draw faces easily! [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/KdpkxdP9ThwGlocker, M. L., Langleben, D. D., Ruparel, K., Loughead, J. W., Gur, R. C., & Sachser, N. (2009, March). Baby schema in infant faces induces cuteness perception and motivation for caretaking in adults. Ethology : formerly Zeitschrift fur Tierpsychologie. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3260535/ Goodwin, B. C., Browne, M., & Rockloff, M. (2015, December 1). Measuring preference for supernormal over natural rewards : A two-dimensional anticipatory pleasure scale. Evolutionary psychology : an international journal of evolutionary approaches to psychology and behavior. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10480800/ Hansen, K. (2023, September 1). These famous cartoon cats stand the test of time (and cuteness). BuzzFeed. https://www.buzzfeed.com/kaileyhansen/famous-cartoon-cats Kringelbach, M. L., Lehtonen, A., Squire, S., Harvey, A. G., Craske, M. G., Holliday, I. E., Green, A. L., Aziz, T. Z., Hansen, P. C., Cornelissen, P. L., & Stein, A. (2008, February 7). A specific and rapid neural signature for parental instinct. PLOS ONE. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0001664 Kringelbach, M. L., Stein, A., & Stark, E. (2016, July 4). How cute things hijack our brains and drive behaviour. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-cute-things-hijack-our-brains-and-drive-behaviour-61942 O’Neil, M. J., Danvers, A. F., Hu, J. I., & Shiota, M. N. (2024, September 16). Prototype facial response to cute stimuli: Expression and recognition. Personality & social psychology bulletin. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39282978/Varnum, M. E....
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