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Beyond the PhIrst PageClub Meeting 29 - Night WatchIn the second episode of 2025, the siblings dive into a full analysis of Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner. They break down the characters, plot, and writing, and ultimately discuss whether the book deserves the Pulitzer, from the perspective of three average readers. They get into the intense and disturbing sexual assault scene, which they found incredibly memorable—and unsettling—in a way none of them had experienced before. The episode wraps up with their final rankings of the book and recommendations for other titles if you enjoyed Night Watch.
2025-01-2747 min
Home Base NationTalk While You Exercise, Learn While You Podcast! - With Boston VA Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Eddie PhillipsToday on the show, host Dr. Ron Hirschberg chats with friend and colleague Dr. Eddie Phillips, Whole Health Medical Director at the Boston VA, and Associate Professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, about asking not what's the matter with you - but what matters to you, about Eddie's "Bike Desk" that keeps him moving while working, moderate and vigorous intensity exercise, and learning while laughing with his cohost Juna Gtata on PRX's Food, We Need To Talk.___I first met Dr. Eddie Phillips back in… 2003 (gasp), which is officially now 20 years ag...
2023-01-1032 min
The Literary CatCastA Kitten in ParadiseA drunken thief feeds a starving, stray kitten from a vessel of stolen milk. This kindness later creates a dramatic event at the gates of Heaven. A Kitten in Paradise was written by Cicely Hamilton in the late 1920(s) or early 1930(s). It is one of twenty-one tales in the anthology, Puss in Books, copyright 1932.
2021-06-1019 min
Clapcast from ClaptoneClapcast 306Be a part of the journey and allow Claptone to transport you to a place of sonic delights, with a mix designed to enchant outside of the club. Follow our golden masked friend and be the first to hear the new editions of the CLAPCAST tale...
01. Crooked Colours - No Sleep (Louis La Roche Extended Remix) [Big Beat]02. Monkey Safari - How Can I Let Go feat. Verboten Berlin (Original Mix) [Hommage]03. Travis Emmons and Soul Bombs - Legends Never Die (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground]04. Boston Bun - BBB (Original Mix) [Circa ‘99]05. Boys Don't Di...
2021-06-071h 00
The Literary CatCastA Cat May Look At A KingA Cat May Look At A King was written by Jan Struther in the late 1920s or early 1930s. Struther also created the character, Mrs. Miniver, popular in the late 1930s and 1940s. In this story, a royal court cat blindly worships and unquestioningly trusts the King, until the King kicks him. At that point, a new perspective is formed for both the cat and the King. Through their conversations, and wisdom gained from the cat's point-of-view, the King and the Kingdom are changed for the better, forever.
2021-04-1517 min
The Literary CatCastThe Cat Who Came for ChristmasCleveland Amory rescues a starving, hurt, stray white cat from a New York City alley on a snowy Christmas Eve night in 1977. This cat became known as his much loved cat, Polar Bear, featured in three of his best selling novels. In this episode Phebe reads chapter one, The Rescue from The Cat Who Came for Christmas.
2020-12-2443 min
The Literary CatCastThe Paradise of CatsThe Paradise of Cats, written in 1864, by Emile Zola is the story of a fat, comfortable cat who longs to leave his luxurious life, and run wild on Paris rooftops. Told in the cat's own words, the cat soon discovers that life on the street is not as free and beautiful as expected.
2020-11-0620 min
The Literary CatCastThe Fat CatThe Fat Cat, written in 1959 by the collaborative author group named, Q. Patrick, is categorized as suspense. It's a vintage short story that word plays on the childhood rhyme, The Fat Cat Sat on the Mat, but this is not a child's story. It follows a cat, who follows a soldier through a treacherous jungle during WWII. The Literary Catcast is dedicated to the preservation of vintage books and literature with cats as main characters—bringing their awareness into the modern form of a podcast. You may find us under the keywords: cats, books, cats in literature, and...
2020-06-1717 min
The Literary CatCastThe Cats of UltharThe Cats of Ulthar, written in 1920 by H. P. Lovecraft, tells the story of how a law forbidding the killing of cats came to be. A young traveller boy named Menes reacts to the murder of his kitten with a meditation that gives way to prayer. Meditation and Prayer so strong it reshapes the clouds in the sky, and changes the cats, the people, and the town of Ulthar forever.
2020-02-0615 min
The Literary CatCastTobermoryTobermory, written in 1911, is a masterpiece short story satirizing the pretentiousness and dim-wittedness of Edwardian Era high-society. In this episode Mr. Appin has taught the Blemley's cat, Tobermory, to talk. Chaos, and plans of cat-murder ensue as Toby reveals in his human voice, their affairs, gossip and stupidity.
2020-01-1415 min
The Literary CatCastCat and Mouse's Christmas Poem, An Annual ReadingPhebe Phillips reads her classic, charming Holiday poem about an unlikely friendship between a Cat and Mouse on Christmas Eve.
2019-12-2403 min
The Literary CatCastLove Is a Special Way of FeelingThis book, Love Is a Special Way of Feeling by Joan Walsh Anglund was an antique mall find by Phebe. Usually episodes feature fully developed cat characters, but in this small book of sweet verse there is a one-line mention of a cat, so Phebe deemed it acceptable for the podcast, especially since we’re in the season of love and light…and this book is just so very, very sweet. Give yourself a nine minute escape with this 1960’s book of joy. Phebe has been away from the podcast. At the end of August, a homeless cat, s...
2019-12-1909 min
The Independent artist spotlightEpisode 86 of the spotlightThis show is the first in awhile. Sadly, it had some technical issues and I ended up giving up. I am going to publish it, and I hope you enjoy the program.
Welcome to broadcast 86 of the spotlight, its been over a month, and I'm ready to go. Lots of tunes, spotlighting and talking about my favorites of what I play, and a wide variety of music from lots of Genres.
Set 1:
Eric Kamen, 1001 Nights
Endless Blue, Sleep Child
Erik Ask Upmark, Allor E'ro A Allor Bir'o
Etherine, Clocks apart
Fiddle Whamdiddle, Barlow Knife
Set 2:
Proteus Noir, Something To Believe
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2019-08-113h 48
The Literary CatCastThe Boy Who Drew Cats, a 15th Century Japanese LegendPhebe Phillips brings to life the 15th century Japanese legend, The Boy Who Drew Cats. This legend has been retold by many different authors. Phebe uses Margaret Hodges adaptation as her narration guideline. She pulls you into the story to learn that what sometimes is perceived as a person's greatest flaw, can actually become their greatest good fortune. Information to help you find this book is located on The Literary Catcast website. Phebe records and edits in her Dallas, Texas studio.
2019-08-0215 min
The Literary CatCastThe Galloping CatThe Galloping Cat is an entertaining, funny poem about a quirky, martyr cat that gallops about doing good. He encounters an invisible angel on a garden path and a fight ensues. Phebe Phillips discusses and reads the poem, The Galloping Cat by the late British poet, Stevie Smith (1902-1971). This poem is an excerpt from the book, All the Poems by Stevie Smith, edited by Will May. Phebe feels an obligation to keep books with well-developed cat characters, alive and in-focus. The Literary CatCast Podcast is not monetized, nor are there affiliate links. It is...
2019-06-0409 min
Stories Archives - Phebe PhillipsBunny, A Best Friend, and A Love StoryThis is a listen or read post It’s the Easter season, and since my childhood rabbit was my best friend, I have to decided to annually share the Story of Bunny on my blog. I was age three when our eyes met, he was breathtaking. The most beautiful creature I had ever seen. We were [Read More]
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2019-04-1600 min
The Literary CatCastMr. Cat, and The Black Velvet BowEp 005- Mr. Cat, and The Black Velvet Hair Bow features the vintage book, Mr. Cat (1960) by George Freedley. It's a sweet, true story of his much-loved kitty, Mr. Cat. This episode is excerpted from a scene where Mr. Cat raids Madison Avenue sew shops bringing the actress, Lillian Gish, a black velvet hair bow.
2019-03-2009 minStories Archives - Phebe PhillipsPhebe Chats About Her PodcastListen or Read Hi friends, As you may know, I create The Literary CatCast Podcast—a charming podcast merging Literature and Cats. The CatCast, as I call it, is designed to bring awareness to vintage books and current books that feature cats as main characters. Many of these book will die in obscurity, if they’re not [Read More]
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2019-03-2000 minStories Archives - Phebe PhillipsWhy You Should Not Fear OpossumsListen or Read Did you know that Opossums have a talented gift for extending their life? I’ve developed a love and appreciation for opossums. My heart breaks when I see one run over by a car. Was it a single Opossum, or was it a female with babies in her pouch? Living in a high [Read More]
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2019-03-1200 min
The Literary CatCastTrailer for The Literary CatCastAre you a cat lover, a book reader, and possibly a hot tea drinker? The Literary CatCast is the Podcast for you. Short excerpts are read from vintage and current books. Episodes are whistled in by a tea kettle, and guest cats voice episode meows. Fill your favorite teacup and get ready. You may find a new book, fall in love with a new cat character, or just be entertained. Subscribe at The Literary Catcast.com. The Literary CatCast, your new favorite podcast.
2019-03-0400 minStories Archives - Phebe PhillipsDaffodil Circle, a poem by Phebe PhillipsListen or Read In an effort to make busy lives simpler, this is a post you may either listen to, or read. To listen click onto the recording arrow. My poem, Daffodil Circle was written in the summer of 2017. It published in the recent edition of The Daffodil Journal—the quarterly publication of the American [Read More]
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2019-02-2000 min
The Literary CatCastThe First Ship's CatIn this episode Phebe chats about the history of cats on ships, even as far back as the Egyptians, and Vikings. Did you know black cats were lucky? A tea kettle whistles her listeners into a legend about Noah’s Ark, and how the cat first appeared. The reading is taken from The First Ship’s Cat, from Myth and Legend of Ancient Israel, on page 49 inside the book The Well-Read Cat by Browntrout Publishers in San Francisco. As always, a photo and purchase link to the book is located in the Episode and Show Notes section of T...
2019-01-1006 min
The Literary CatCastCat and Mouse's Christmas PoemPhebe Phillips reads her classic, charming Holiday poem, Cat and Mouse's Christmas, about a friendship between a cat, and a mouse. Cat and Mouse’s Christmas by Phebe Phillips written December 12, 2018 On the night before Christmas, inside the warm house, Cat was stirring, in preparation for tea with Mouse. He mulled catnip, camomile, dutch lavender, and peppermint drops. He cubed cheddar, and swiss. He made havarti cream pops. They laughed and told stories, they giggled—tee-hee . Cat...
2018-12-1803 min
The Literary CatCastHow True Cat Lovers Name Their CatsThis episode is taken from an out-of-print book from 1952 titled, Charles—The Story of a Friendship. The book is about distinguished British publisher, Michael Joseph's relationship with his Siamese Cat named Charles. In this episode Mr. Joseph discusses that the names given to individual cats shed interesting light on their human owners. Remember to subscribe to this podcast, and we'd love a "Five-Paw" review!
2018-09-2806 minThe Literary CatCastCleveland Amory's, The LettersPhebe Phillips shares with you a few letter about cats. After Cleveland Amory wrote his first book, The Cat Who Came for Christmas, about the stray he rescued, later naming Polar Bear, he received a lot of letters from cat owners. Two of his favorite letters were about a cat named Jose—taken from Amory's Cat-Smartness file, and a cat named Arthur, taken from his Siamese file. This excerpt is taken from Compleat Cat, a compilation of Amory's three books. It picks up on page 302 in the second chapter, titled Cat Power.
2018-09-2808 min