19 Cats and Counting Episode 161 Scott Simon’s Love Letter to the Pets Who Changed His Life

from 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) · host Pet Life Radio

Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and longtime host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday, Scott Simon joins Rita Reimers on 19 Cats and Counting to discuss his heartfelt new book celebrating the beloved pets who shaped his life. Through touching, funny, and deeply relatable stories, Scott reflects on the joy, grief, and enduring love animals bring into our homes and hearts. In his newest book, Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known, Scott shares touching, funny, and heartfelt reflections on the pets who have shaped his life and the lessons they left behind. (Rita notes: Her cat Lulu can’t put it down!) Please join us as we talk about his book, and the various stories that inspired it.EPISODE NOTES: Scott Simon’s Love Letter to the Pets Who Changed His Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 14, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

19 Cats and Counting Episode 161 Scott Simon’s Love Letter to the Pets Who Changed His Life

0:00 25:59

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) episode published?

This episode was published on May 14, 2026.

Can I download this 19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com) episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!