A Feline-themed Tradition, Historical past and Science Podcast – The Purrington Submit

Introducing the worlds #1 (and solely) cat-themed tradition, historical past and science podcast. Throughout every nine-episode season (episodes launched fortnightly), host and lifelong cat custodian Amanda B. explores intriguing connections between cats and varied features of human tradition.

In every episode Amanda B. consults with a variety of visitor consultants from internationally on many stunning questions in purr-suit of how – and why – cats have influenced our historical past and tradition.

Amanda tackles questions like:

• How did cats transition from being revered as deities in historic Egypt to being related to Devil in medieval Europe??
• Why do serial killers and despots hate cats?
• When did cats get into jazz?
• And how on earth does all of this random cat stuff hook up with us within the right here and now?

Listeners have described 6 Levels of Cats as “academic, thought-provoking, meditative AND enjoyable” and reward Amanda B.’s writing and internet hosting as “…not solely informative however extremely participating and entertaining“.

We’d describe it as “An important podcast for each cat fanatic!”

Now wrapping up its second season, the extremely anticipated season 2 finale was launched yesterday, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 and is titled: “Our Feline Fictive Kin: The Case to Rely Cats as Household.”

This particular episode deconstructs the idea of the nuclear American household via a household sciences and historical past lens, and explores modern understandings of household relationships together with fictive kin, chosen household and genetic relations.

Becoming a member of host Amanda B. on this dynamic evidence-informed dialogue are a household sciences scholar, a household therapist and an actor/host/producer. “This episode was very private to me. As my listeners have recognized, I’m a transracial, transnational adoptee and my circle of relatives story doesn’t align with the quote-unquote nuclear household,” mentioned Amanda. “So I’m excited to validate the experiences of all types of households – and embrace the promotion of cats from ‘pet’ to ‘member of the family’ in a enjoyable, fact-filled approach.“

Launched within the Fall of 2023, Season 2 of 6 Levels of Cats boasts a global lineup of main voices in fields corresponding to animal welfare, music, historical past, faith, and even pizza. A number of of the notable visitors this season have included “My Cat From Hell” star Jackson Galaxy, world rock sensation Malina Moye, and rock journalist and author Holly George-Warren.

Received your curiosity piqued?

All episodes can be found on main podcast platforms and YouTube. Listeners are inspired to obtain 6 Levels of Cats on their most well-liked podcast platform and in addition to subscribe to the companion publication, “The Captain’s Log,” for unique bonus content material and alternatives.

For extra info, please go to 6 Levels of Cats and comply with @6degreesofcats on mainstream social media platforms.

Bio

Amanda B. is the author, host and producer of the 6 Levels of Cats podcast and relies in Brooklyn, New York. She leverages her background in analysis, psychological well being advocacy, skilled improvement and trauma-informed violence prevention to thoughtfully join matters as disparate as sainthood, Vikings and Valentine’s Day to the world’s most populous domesticated pet (…or are they?).

Amanda has consulted as an training and neighborhood programmer for purchasers corresponding to The Podcast Academy and Power is M.I.N.E and volunteers as sexuality and relationships skilled on free youth psychological well being app OkaySo. Amanda can also be a musician – she leads NYC-based rock ‘n’ roll band, Leathered and has supported main recording artists as a guitarist on worldwide phases. Of notice, her cats Binky and Snuggles don’t respect her impromptu serenades.