Marley and Ruthie Toots (ft. Chris Barron)

Musician Chris Barron found international success with his band Spin Doctors, but a rare medical condition nearly ended his career… twice. Mary learns how Marley guided him during that terrifying time, why Ruthie Toots had to join Chris' family, and how cats help break creative blocks and remind us that life is worth living. Plus: We identify the greatest cat songs ever written, Mary opens up about her awkward teen years, and Chris’s pottery past resurfaces with a ceramics-themed Cat Quiz.Get complete show notes and a transcript of this episode at our website! Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, Let’s Talk (More) About Cats!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!xoxo, LTAC HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Musician Chris Barron found international success with his band Spin Doctors, but a rare medical condition nearly ended his career… twice. Mary learns how Marley guided him during that terrifying time, why Ruthie Toots had to join Chris' family, and how cats help break creative blocks and remind us that life is worth living. Plus: We identify the greatest cat songs ever written, Mary opens up about her awkward teen years, and Chris’s pottery past resurfaces with a ceramics-themed Cat Quiz.Get complete show notes and a transcript of this episode at our website! Sign up for our free monthly newsletter, Let’s Talk (More) About Cats!Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!xoxo, LTAC HQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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