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Cats Got Your Tongue?

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Cats Got Your Tongue? is a warm and friendly podcast hosted by the radio presenter and self-confessed cat obsessive, Adam Brown, in association with the charity, Cats Protection.

In every episode, Adam chats to a different celebrity guest about the special feline in their life, gets to hear their special ‘cat voice’ and shares stories, dilemmas and queries, whilst delving deeper into the lives of the UK’s cats…

Plus, listeners get the chance to ask questions of Cats Protection experts and learn more about their cats behaviour and how to make life better for their cat!

If you have any cat queries for the team please send in to pod@cats.org.uk or send us a text or a voice note via WhatsApp to 07824 551076

Data protection – Only Cats Protection will process your data for administrative purposes in relation to your cat questions. Please visit cats.org.uk/terms-privacy for information about how we process your data and how to contact us should you have any data protection queries.

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S4 · E4
Today · 41 min
How do you make your home cat-friendly? with Rachel Verney 🐱🏠
In this episode, Adam explores how to make your home work better for your cats, from creating spaces for climbing and play to choosing cat-friendly plants and making room for litter trays, scratching posts and everything else that comes with sharing your home with a cat. Later, interiors influencer, author and creator of The Shoestring Home Rachel Verney joins Adam to reveal how she went from not being a cat person at all to becoming completely obsessed with her cats, Olive and Pickle. Rachel talks about how her sons convinced her to get cats, how they’ve changed the way she thinks about her home, the cat wall replacing her plants, planning their first birthday celebrations and why the rules she originally set for them quickly disappeared. Plus, we meet some of Cats Protection’s kitten socialisation volunteers and find out how they help kittens become more confident and prepare them for their future homes. Find out more about caring for cats, adopting, volunteering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk 00:00 – Welcome to Cats Got Your Tongue? 01:56 – Rachel Verney joins Adam 03:05 – How Rachel became an interiors creator 05:11 – From not being a cat person to becoming obsessed 07:44 – Meet Olive and Pickle 08:19 – Designing a home around your cats 09:40 – Turning a plant wall into a cat wall 11:02 – How cats brought Rachel’s family closer together 12:16 – Living with fussy cats 13:31 – Why cats are taking over Rachel’s social media 14:53 – Rachel’s interiors career and imposter syndrome 19:00 – How Olive and Pickle got their names 20:30 – The strange nicknames we give our cats 21:26 – Why cats feel like part of the family 24:26 – Planning Olive and Pickle’s first birthday 27:11 – Rachel takes on the cat quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 · E3
September 4 · 55 min
Cats & Music with Laura White
In this episode, Adam is joined by cat behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings to ask: do cats actually like music? They explore the research around classical and cat-specific music, how cats respond to different sounds, and whether leaving the radio or TV on really helps when your cat is home alone. Later, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Laura White joins Adam to share her lifelong love of cats, from volunteering with Cats Protection as a child to rescuing cats of her own. Laura reflects on how her cats have supported her throughout her music career, the heartbreak of losing a much-loved pet, and her dream of one day opening her own animal sanctuary. Find out more about caring for cats, adopting, volunteering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk 00:00 – Do cats actually like music? 01:04 – Daniel Warren-Cummings on cats and classical music 05:40 – Volume, different genres and getting cats used to sound 08:27 – How to tell if your cat likes the music you play 10:01 – Can music help cats during fireworks? 12:20 – Should you leave the radio or TV on for your cat? 15:09 – What would the perfect song for a cat sound like? 16:55 – Grammy-nominated songwriter Laura White joins Adam 18:30 – Laura’s lifelong love of cats and volunteering with Cats Protection 19:36 – Rescuing a kitten from a dual carriageway 20:45 – Laura’s dream of opening an animal sanctuary 23:57 – The story of Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin 28:33 – How cats helped ground Laura during her music career 30:30 – Cats, routines and leaving them when you go away 32:35 – Why Cats Protection means so much to Laura 34:01 – Can cats help with creativity and songwriting? 38:00 – Laura’s music career and what she’s working on next 42:45 – Remembering Aretha and dealing with pet loss 49:40 – Laura takes on the cats and music quiz 54:37 – What cats have brought to Laura’s life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 · E2
July 31 · 1 hr 8 min
Cats & Social Media with Alex Gray & Becky’s Bazaar
In this episode, Adam is joined by cat behaviourist Daniel Warren-Cummings to discuss the growing influence celebrities and social media have on cat ownership. They explore why some pedigree breeds are becoming more popular, the importance of making informed choices, and how we can better protect cat welfare. Later, Becky from Becky's Bazaar and Alex Gray (The Traitors) share stories of their rescue cats, the emotional journey of fostering, and why they're passionate about encouraging more people to adopt rather than shop. Find out more about responsible cat ownership, adopting, fostering and supporting Cats Protection at www.cats.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 · E1
June 23 · 53 min
Cats Got Your Tongue? podcast with Roo Irvine 🐱🎙️ The Animal Welfare Strategy
In this episode, Adam welcomes TV presenter and devoted cat fan Roo Irvine, who shares tales of her three cats, Mango, Kimchi, and Miso, and their hilarious etiquette school backstories. The pair dive into why cats are often overlooked in government animal welfare strategies and discuss the impactful campaigns and open letter led by Cats Protection to demand better protections for cats. Roo shares her experiences chairing Scottish political hustings for animal welfare, her passion for advocacy, and the unique joys (and heartbreaks) of loving cats. Together with MP Ruth Jones, the conversation covers the frustrating gap between good intentions and real change, highlights the essential role that compassion for animals plays in society. Find out more about getting involved and supporting cat welfare campaigns: www.cats.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S3 · E10
Jul 3, 2025 · 38 min
10. Evanna Lynch
In the final episode of season three, Adam meets actor and writer Evanna Lynch to discuss her love of cats and living with Puff and Pablo. The pair chat about how their cats really understand them and the therapeutic benefits of owning one, plus the importance of adopting rescue cats when possible. Behaviourist Nicky joins to answer questions about food training, rubbing faces and how purring doesn’t always mean a cat is happy.  <hr> Hosted on A
S3 · E9
Jun 26, 2025 · 36 min
9. Stewart Lee
In this episode, host Adam chats to legendary comedian Stewart Lee about life with his cats. The two discuss how his cat Boo Boo was an excellent nighttime companion for a stand-up comedian coming home late and how the cat community comes together when a beloved pet goes missing, plus they wonder whether ginger cats are really Vikings! Stewart asks behaviourist Nicky if cats mind being left home alone all day, and the three discuss an important question from a schoolchild about whether it’s true
S3 · E8
Jun 19, 2025 · 37 min
8. Fern Britton
In this fun new episode, host Adam talks to one of the UK’s most loved TV presenters and novelists, Fern Britton, about her brilliantly named cats Barbara and Dr Ian Mackerel. The two discuss how lovely it is to come home to a cat, how cats can help or hinder your work, with Fern describing losing pages of writing to cats walking across her keyboard, and just how important it is to talk to your cats with your special cat voice!  Fern also reveals she’s been working wit
S3 · E7
Jun 12, 2025 · 38 min
7. Sarah Beeny
In this episode Adam is joined by TV presenter, podcaster and property expert Sarah Beeny, who talks about how she has always been a cat fan and the relationship between her four cats.   The pair discuss how her cats like to drink from wine glasses, how cats can subtly communicate their opinions and just how much support a pet can provide during times of illness or stress.   Behaviour expert Nicky answers a listener question about intr
S3 · E6
Jun 6, 2025 · 32 min
6. Bob Harris
In this heartwarming new episode, host Adam chats to the legendary BBC Radio 2 presenter ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris OBE about his rescue cats Harmony and Ryman.   Already known for his wonderful broadcasting voice, Bob shares how he talks to his cats, how the two have settled into their new home and discusses what to do when a bonded pair fall out with each other! Fair to say Adam and Bob definitely agree that having a cat around makes a bad day better.  </
S3 · E5
May 22, 2025 · 30 min
5. Megan McCubbin
In this unusual episode, host Adam Brown is joined by TV presenter, author, conservationist, and zoologist Megan McCubbin to discuss the impact cats have on our wildlife. Known for presenting nature shows on the BBC, Megan discusses how to balance the needs of our wildlife with the natural behaviour of cats, with Jeff Knott from Cats Protection. On this interesting topic the three consider how the UK’s cat-owning population can become wildlife champions, while still ensuring their cats
S3 · E4
May 15, 2025 · 35 min
4. Gab Smolders
In this episode Adam meets gamer and content creator Gab Smolders.  Gab, who posts videos covering everything from horror films to the latest video games for her 1.2m followers on YouTube, lives with her beloved cat BB. A keen supporter of Cats Protection, she tells Adam about her regular live fundraising streams for the charity, the two discuss how they come up with their cats’ nicknames, and why BB is a lazy player!  Plus, behaviourist Nicky talks about why
S3 · E3
May 8, 2025 · 44 min
3. Nat O’Leary
This week Adam meets BBC Radio 1 presenter Nat O’Leary to have a fun chat about her cat, Blue. Adam learns how Blue managed to acquire quite so many nicknames, what her favourite things are (including an iPad!) and how happy Nat feels to have a cat in her home. Plus, behaviourist Nicky has some tips for Nat on how to keep an indoor cat happy and help them live their best life. The three of them also discuss whether leaving the TV and radio on is a comfort for cats left home alone, if wa
S3 · E2
May 1, 2025 · 40 min
2. Max & Harvey
In this fun episode Adam is joined by superstar influencers and singer-songwriters, Max & Harvey. Known for their wildly popular content, and no strangers to podcasts themselves, the talented duo discuss life with their cat Pingu, and the recently passed Curly.  The three chat about how different cats can be, even those that live together, and how one can change personality after losing a feline sibling, plus the importance of highlighting good pet welfare. As animal advo
S3 · E1
Apr 24, 2025 · 47 min
1. Diona Doherty
Kicking off season three, host Adam Brown is joined by comedian, actor and writer Diona Doherty. Diona is a star of The Blame Game, Derry Girls, Blue Lights and sell-out stand-up tours. She lost her two cats Zippy and Buttons, and so discusses pet bereavement with Adam, who also recently lost his beloved Ruby, and Victoria, from the Cats Protection Paws to Listen grief support service.  But while there’s some tears, there’s a lot of laughter too as
Apr 10, 2025 · 49 sec
Cats Got Your Tongue? is back!
Season three of your favourite feline podcast launches on Friday 25th April. Your host Adam Brown returns with lots more cat chat, lots more cat facts and lots more cat-loving celebrity guests. This season the team will be taking a deeper look into the life of cats. They’ll be exploring their impact on us and our communities and what Cats Protection does to support cats and their humans. Plus, all the usual fun, cat voices and cat queries.  Got a burning question about the ca
S2 · E10
Dec 6, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
10. Christmas with Ronni Ancona: Winter Special
Cats Got Your Tongue? is back with a special bumper festive episode! Host Adam Brown is joined by BAFTA award-winning comedian, actress and writer, Ronni Ancona to discuss her two beloved cats, Tommy and Tootsie. Ronni learns that she is not the only one in denial about her cats getting older, treats the team to a few special voices and receives an early Christmas present from Cats Protection. Plus, behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss the rise in cat abandonment as part of
S2 · E9
Aug 30, 2024 · 54 min
9. Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon: Listeners’ Cats’ Tales special
In what is now becoming an end of season tradition, Adam talks to practicing vet and TikTok sensation, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, to help tackle some of your cat questions and queries. Dr Ben talks of his own relationship with cats, the common welfare issues he experiences in practice, pet welfare on social media and how he is looking forward to being on the Cat of the Year judging panel for the 2024 National Cat Awards.  Plus, Cats Protection behaviourist Nicky joins to discuss a
S2 · E8
Aug 23, 2024 · 53 min
8. Elis James
In this episode, Adam talks to stand-up comedian, podcaster and broadcaster Elis James, about his two cats Freckle and Whiskers. Elis learns about the world of cat cakes, discusses midnight zoomies and reveals why they have unlocked a part of his personality he never knew he had. Plus, Nicky is back and the team discuss whether mice and birds are really gifts from our cats and answer an adorable question that wonders if cats can smile.<hr> Hosted on Acast
S2 · E7
Aug 16, 2024 · 51 min
7. Bob Mortimer
In this episode Adam is very pleased to welcome a legend to Cats Got Your Tongue?, the comedian, author and TV personality, Bob Mortimer! Bob chats about life with his cat Goodmonson, his pride at having such a handsome cat and the inspiration behind his famous surreal cat names. Plus, he reflects on the many cats he has had throughout his life. And joining the team for this very special episode is Alison Richards, Cats Protection head vet, to discuss Bob’s query about cats peeing indoo
S2 · E6
Aug 9, 2024 · 47 min
6. Jane Fallon
In this episode, Adam talks to best-selling author, Jane Fallon, about her cat, Pickle, who has now become a bit of a celebrity in her own right! Jane tells us how many days Pickle has gone without a ‘food-related theft incident’, why animal welfare is so important to her and who gets the most attention in her household. Plus, Nicky answers a question on fostering overlaps and the team discuss the meaning of life for a cat and Lifeline, the Cats Protection specialist service for cat owners fleei

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