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MeowcoreEpisode 30 - Linkin ParkJana kitty is the principal suspect of some butt scratching. Panya and I talk about the urgency to be ourselves, and about depression, like you do when you listen to Linkin Park. Panya tells me about Diane Duane, author of several Star Trek books, and of Young Wizards and Feline Wizards.Songs: 1) Crawling; 2) One More Light; 3) Numb; 4) One Step Closer, instrumental; 5) One Step Closer, live with Emily; 6) The Emptiness Machine
2024-09-281h 32
MeowcoreEpisode 29 - Sleep TokenPanya tells us about this year's Dragon Con. The Apparition makes her cry. Jana wrestles a curtain.Songs: 1) The Apparition; 2) Rain – Sleep Token’s drummer on Drumeo; 3) Alkaline; 4) DYWTYLM; 5) Sugar; 6) Granite - live, 2024
2024-09-141h 35
MeowcoreEpisode 28 - Steve VaiPanya tells us about Jana kitty, who got surgery and wore a soft pumpkin collar. And about John Ringo, author or The Council Wars, Empire of Man, Paladin Of Shadows, Troy Rising. Check out Into the Real, a book by Ringo and Panya’s friend Lydia Sherrer.Songs: 1) All About Eve; 2) Building the Church; 3) Bad Horsie; 4) The Silent Within; 5) I'm Your Secrets; 6) Voodoo AcidIf you want to watch Panya play Final Fantasy XIV, come to her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/naienko
2024-08-311h 28
MeowcoreEpisode 27 - John NorumThe next guitar hero comes from Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, Sweden. He does not like rum. In the second part of the episode, a concert review from Panya: The Driver Era in Chattanooga, TN, April 2024.John Norum songs in this episode: 1) We Will Be Strong; 2) Strange Days (Humble Pie cover); 3) Jihanna; 4) Catalina Sunset; 5) Forced; 6) Red Light Green High If you want to watch Panya play Final Fantasy XIV, come to her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/naienko
2024-08-171h 17
MeowcoreEpisode 26 - Gary MooreJana steals food and eats plastic. Buddy does not know much about consent. Lora may want to try stardancing but needs a therapist nearby. Panya may not be Homo sapiens sapiens. This week's author: Spider Robinson (Callahan series, Stardance trilogy). Songs: 1) Parisienne Walkways; 2) Out in the Fields; 3) Empty Rooms; 4) Still Got the Blues; 5) Walking by Myself; 6) If You Be My Baby
2024-08-031h 43
MeowcoreEpisode 25 - GhostThis episode’s author: Robert Heinlein (Starship Troopers, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress). Panya’s kitties try to eat plastic, and meow away from the microphone. Songs: 1) Monstrance Clock; 2) Ghuleh/Zombie Queen – acoustic; 3) Cirice; 4) Absolution; 5) He is; 6) Dance Macabre
2024-07-201h 39
MeowcoreEpisode 24 - JP LeppäluotoHow do you feel about Bradford pears? Panya does not like them. We talk about JP Leppäluoto's woolly socks. This week's author: Patricia Wrede 1) Northern Kings – Rebel Yell (live in 2022) 2) Harmaja – Hauras (2010) Lyrics translated into English 3) Harmaja - Katkera maa (2011) Lyrics translated into English 4) Dark Sarah – Trespasser (2020) 5) JP Leppäluoto - Piilevää pimeää (2020) I am not the man I used to b I am not without scars So much happened that left traces on me Yet I survived, I’m alive
2024-07-061h 40
MeowcoreEpisode 23 - Charon/Poisonblack (JP Leppäluoto)This week's authors: Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede, who wrote Sorcery and Cecelia. Regency England with magic? Jump in.Lora complains about Finnish privilege, namely living in the country that makes all this great metal music. We talk about Mirari's (suspected) stash of trash.Songs: 1) Charon - Little Angel; 2) Poisonblack: The State; 3) Poisonblack: The State live in Tampere, 2023; 4) Poisonblack: Exciter; 5) Charon: Colder; 6) Charon: Bullet
2024-06-221h 21
MeowcoreEpisode 22 - ApocalypticaPanya's mind is blown by metal cellos. Songs: 1) Nothing Else Matters; 2) Hall of the Mountain King; 3) Path; 4) Bittersweet live at Sibelius academy, 2010; 5) Catharsis; 6) En Route to Mayhem This week's author: Anne Bishop, author of the Black Jewels series.
2024-06-081h 26
MeowcoreEpisode 21 - Ville Valo at the Royal Albert HallA concert report. Panya and I saw Zetra, Eivor and VV in London earlier this month. It was also the first time we met in the flesh.
2024-05-261h 13
MeowcoreEpisode 20 - Metallica, Michelle SagaraThis week's writer: Michelle Sagara, author of the Chronicles of Elantra. We talk about a race of telepaths who don't do crime. Panya's mind is blown by the existence of gatekeepers in metal. Whiskey in the Jar is not what she expected. Songs: 1) For Whom the Bell Tolls; 2) Wherever I May Roam; 3) Sad But True; 4) Until It Sleeps; 5) Whiskey in the Jar; 6) Now That We're Dead.
2024-05-241h 16
MeowcoreEpisode 19 - Bad OmensThis week's author: Naomi Novik, author of Temeraire. We talk about bands using tracks for their live shows and how there's nothing wrong with that. Inspired by Artificial Suicide, Panya tells us about how being yourself may keep you from getting a job. Jana washes the inside of Buddy's ears.Songs: 1) The Death of Peace of Mind; 2) Artificial Suicide live, Concrete Forever Las Vegas; 3) Concrete Jungle; 4) Just Pretend live at SiriusXM; 5) Limits (Unplugged Music Video); 6) If I'm There (Unplugged Music Video)
2024-05-051h 34
MeowcoreEpisode 18 - EuropeToday's author: N.K. Jemisin We talk about hair care, and about long-furred cats catching all the static electricity in winter. We discuss how much people change and why they may wanna change their name. We talk social media and arguing with strangers. Songs: 1) Aphasia 2) Wings of Tomorrow, live 1986 3) Superstitious 4) Spirit of the Underdog 5) Settle for Love 6) New Love in Town
2024-04-211h 24
MeowcoreEpisode 17 - CandlemassThis week's author: Jim Butcher. It is a good idea to keep a fireball spell on you at all times, like Harry Dresden. Some things just need to be set on fire. Highlights: Panya says "Welease the kwaken!" We talk about the summer of afterlife and the comfort of having death as a friend. Songs: 1) Solitude 2) Death Thy Lover 3) House of Doom 4) astorolus 5) Astorolus live 2019 6) Bridge of the Blind
2024-04-071h 39
Assorted Calibers PodcastAssorted Calibers Podcast Ep 292: No Foolin'In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: the terror attack in Russia; a fatal ATF raid on an Arkansas airport executive; the DOJ announcing a National Red Flag Initiative; Chicago suing Glock over illegal switches. Weer'd sits down with Kostas Moros over the various court cases that are working their way to SCOTUS; and Oddball gives us part 1 of a series on 3D Printers. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as w...
2024-04-011h 39
MeowcoreEpisode 16 - RainbowThis week's author: Melanie Rawn. Was it a good idea to involve Sunrunners in politics? We talk about group memories and about exposing ourselves to different worldviews and cultures. We think about the wizard's slaves who are free to go after his failed attempt to fly! Jana bops Panya and Buddy tries to steal Panya's chair. Songs: 1) Temple of the King, 2) Stargazer, 3) Long Live Rock and Roll, 4) Rainbow eyes, 5) Gates of Babylon
2024-03-241h 44
MeowcoreEpisode 15 - AvatarThis week's author: Tamora Pierce. We talk about depression, job hunting, communism. Songs: 1) Going Hunting, 2) Tsar Bomba; 3) Tsar Bomba at Autocapella; 4) Bloody Angel; 5) Bloody Angel at Bloodstock, 2014; 6) For the Swarm.
2024-03-101h 29
MeowcoreEpisode 14 - Judas PriestThis episode's author: Sharon Shinn. This time, introverted kitty Stormlight appeared and took over the catchat. Songs: 1) Before the Dawn; 2) Breaking the Law; 3) Living After Midnight; 4) Turbo Lover; 5) Painkiller; 6) Halls of Valhalla
2024-02-241h 23
MeowcoreEpisode 13 - Depeche ModeThis week’s author: Lois McMaster Bujold. We talk about Martin Gore’s iconic looks and about Lora’s halo in reverse. Songs: 1) Shake the Disease; 2) The Bottom Line; 3) Jezebel; 4) Halo; 5) Goodnight Lovers; 6) Ghosts Again
2024-02-121h 38
MeowcoreEpisode 12 - Jean-Michel JarreToday’s author: Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel’s Legacy. We listen to one of the pioneers of electronic music. We talk about Jana kitty growing up.Tracks: 1) Oxygene 4; 2) The Story Behind The Song Oxygene 4 3) Equinoxe 4; 4) Equinoxe 5; 5) Second Rendez-vous; 6) Brick England
2024-01-291h 27
MeowcoreEpisode 11 - BostonWe talk about creative freedoms, Tom Scholz’s guitar tone, Boston album covers, Jana’s hunting habits. Panya tells us about Guy Gavriel Kay, author of The Fionavar Tapestry.Songs: 1) More Than a Feeling; 2) Foreplay/Long Time 3) Smokin'; 4) Hitch a Ride; 5) Don’t Look Back; 6) Amanda
2024-01-141h 36
MeowcoreEpisode 10 - Aurelio VoltaireA holiday surprise for meowsters! We have special guests Bobby and Riker from the Glass Half Full podcast. Panya introduces us to Aurelio Voltaire, gothic king of Dragon Con, and to author Will Wight. Songs: 1) When You’re Evil; 2) Goodnight Demonslayer; 3) Raised by Bats; 4) The Sexy Data Tango
2023-12-2348 min
MeowcoreEpisode 9 - A Very Metal Christmas This episode’s author: JRR Tolkien. We listen to Lora’s favorite Christmas project, Raskasta Joulua, and and a couple of other merries.Songs: Apocalyptica wish you a merry Christmas – https://youtu.be/zJL6TP3YCHQ?si=9XD4Nd-2BsH998mz Dio, Iommi, Sarzo, Wright - God rest ye merry gentlemen (from We Wish You a Metal Xmas and a Headbanging New Year, 2008) Raskasta Joulua - Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon Raskasta Joulua (JP Leppäluoto) – Tonttu Raskasta Joulua - Tulkoon Joulu - https://youtu.be/ALRZE2iWCY8?si=Mw3SnCctyiTTaZpx Tarja Turunen - Dark Christmas
2023-12-161h 07
MeowcoreEpisode 8 - Buck-TickThis episode’s author: Robin McKinley. And in memory of Atsushi Sakurai, our guest Lara Coimbra takes us on a trip through Buck-Tick’s career. Songs: 1) Sexual XXXXX! 2) 太陽に殺された/Taiyou ni Korosareta 3) Die 4) My Fuckin' Valentine 5) Romance 6) Gustave Lara and her friends had prepared 4 pages of notes about the history of Buck-Tick. Check it out if you’re new to them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_xrZoO4ko7fCwv3OLA3p66GsyJv2N1bdrfsq8TNw6U/edit?usp=sharing
2023-12-031h 59
MeowcoreEpisode 7 - Thin LizzyThis episode’s author: David Eddings. We talk about singing until you need to buy more beer, about Kronos the one-person cat, and Scott Gorhan’s golf addiction. Songs: 1) Whiskey in the Jar; 2) The Boys Are Back in Town; 3) Dancing in the Moonlight; 4) Sarah; 5) Jailbreak (Live at Sydney Opera House, 1978; 6) Black Rose
2023-11-181h 19
MeowcoreEpisode 6 - Free/Bad CompanyThis episode’s author: Mercedes Lackey. We talk about Paul Rodgers’s many morning songs, and about how neurodivergent people spend time together. We get a good long kitten update. Songs: 1) Free – Ride on Pony; 2) Free – Wishing Well; 3) Bad Company - Ready for Love; 4) Bad Co - Morning Sun; 5) Bad Co - Early in the Morning; 6) Bad Co - Feel Like Makin’ Love live at Wembley
2023-11-041h 29
MeowcoreEpisode 5 - Deep PurplePanya tells us about Terry Pratchett, including one of her favorite books, Small Gods. But not before experiencing Deep Purple. Songs: 1) Child in Time live (1970); 2) When a Blindman Cries; 3) Rat Bat Blue; 4) Burn; 5) Stormbringer; 6) Soldier of Fortune. We ponder why David Coverdale felt he was getting older at 23, and what room it was when Ian Gillan had a friend once in a room.
2023-10-211h 24
MeowcoreEpisode 4 - Uriah HeepSongs: 1) July Morning; 2) Lady in Black; 3) Return to Fantasy; 4) Rain; 6) Sympathy; 7) The Dance. We ponder why some metalheads try to scare you away with their music. Panya tells us the origin stories of her cats. This episode’s author recommendation: Anne McCaffrey.
2023-10-0757 min
MeowcoreEpisode 3 - In This MomentWe listen to: 1) Sexual Hallucination, 2) Black Widow, studio version, 3) Black Widow live in Japan, 2016, 4) Sick Like Me, 5) The In-between, 6) The Purge. Panya tells us the story of her youngest kitten, Jana. This episode’s book author recommendation: Brandon Sanderson. We muse on the difference between literary and metal fandoms.
2023-09-231h 04
MeowcoreEpisode 2 - Led ZeppelinWe listen to: 1) Thank You; 2) Immigrant Song; 3) Black Dog; 4) Over the Hills and Far Away; 5) The Ocean; 6) Big Love (Robert Plant); 7) Heart in Your Heart (Page+Plant); 8) When the World Was Young (Page+Plant)Panya gives us a kitty update, and talks about this episode’s book recommendation: David Weber’s Honor Harrington series.
2023-09-091h 09
Assorted Calibers PodcastAssorted Calibers Podcast Ep 264: The Other Gutenberg's Book Was BetterIn This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: recent hate crimes in California and Florida; the Massachusetts Appeals Court which recognized that the Second Amendment doesn't end at state lines; the bizarre civil suit against Kyle Rittenhouse. Weer'd fisks Fred Guttenberg as he promotes his book American Carnage on the Brady Campaign Podcast; Xander gives us his Independent Thoughts on Right to Repair and farm equipment; and David discusses the new 8.6 Blackout Cartridge. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast...
2023-09-041h 42
MeowcoreEpisode 1 - Black SabbathWe begin with the basics. We listen to songs from the Ozzy and Dio eras, from N.I.B. to Bible Black. I find out what a nib is, and we talk about health and safety at the metal factory and religious guilt. Panya describes the cat situation at her house. Does your cat follow you into the bathroom? Songs: 1) NIB; 2) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath; 3) Solitude; 4) War Pigs; 5) Children of the Sea; 6) Heaven and Hell; 7) Follow the Tears; 8) Bible Black
2023-08-271h 15
PREVIEWS (DANGER MURDER TERROR - V.A. THE BIG FAMILY OF MURDERCORE)(II CHAPTER - MURDER)(DMT-001-II)(PREVIEW DMT001-II)Peptek - Overheerlijk Meowcore
2017-03-2801 min