Kitty and the Giant K9 | Nightwatch Ep.62

Join Nightwatch host The Closer-in-Chief for an extended one-on-one with the podcast’s newest team member, Kitty. In this candid episode Kitty introduces herself, sharing her upbringing in Florida, early jobs at Kmart and Cracker Barrel, and a nomadic life that led her back and forth between Florida and Tennessee before settling in Ohio. The hosts also explain how Kitty became part of the Nightwatch crew and tease her official group debut on the next episode. Topics covered include Kitty’s love of the outdoors (fishing, hunting, camping, and living by the beach), her fascination with true crime and interrogation footage, and her deep dives into internet subcultures, anime AMVs, and nostalgic 90s–2000s media. Kitty also talks candidly about Disney park experiences, favorite animated films (including Treasure Planet and the Netflix film Klaus), and how pop culture shaped her tastes. The conversation goes personal as Kitty outlines significant life events: periods of homelessness and repeated moves, serious car accidents in Florida, managing multiple health conditions, and how her service dog Ladybug helped her regain confidence and leave the house. Financial realities, vehicle loans, and practical choices that led her move north are discussed as well. The hosts reflect on hobbies and geek culture—D&D, tabletop games, Star Wars/Star Trek, Kitty gives shout-outs to friends and family, and the episode closes with ways to support Nightwatch via Ko-fi. Expect a warm, frank, and sometimes funny portrait of a free spirit finding purpose with a new podcast family.