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Everything But The Cats
by Everything But The Cats
Two best friends (Gage and DJ) dive into life's greatest mysteries. Are Trix really just for kids? What is the best platforming video game? Will all dogs go to Heaven? And many more. Join us as we talk about everything...except for the cats.
Episodes
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Can a Caterpillar Predict the Winter? - The Woolly Worm Festival
Can a fuzzy little caterpillar predict the weather? One town in North Carolina seems to believe so. Join us as we discuss the Woolly Worm Festival as well as the history behind the tradition and some other folklore surrounding the winter and predictions thereof. Do you have your own traditions…
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The Long Hunt: Welcome to Atlantic City
Our brave hunters, after recently defeating the Jersey Devil, have continued their journey to figure out what the Witnesses are after. In this episode the gang (Allen, Ambrose, and Thomas) are joined by a new hunter (Joseph) as they arrive at a new city with new mysteries to unlock. Will they get...
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The Rain Wizard of the Midwest
Can a person actually make it rain? In this episode of Everything But the Cats, we dive into the strange world of rainmakers in the 1890s. These people claimed they could influence the weather and bring rain to dry lands. At the center of our story is one particular rainmaker named Melbourne…
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The 1897 Missouri Airships: What were they?
In 1896-1897 there was a short period where most of the western and central United States were alight with the stories of airships in the night skies. Were they seeing UFOs? Were these government tests? Is it all an elaborate hoax that we still haven't caught on to over 100 years in the future?...
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The Long Hunt Case #001: Barrow's Crossing - Conclusion
In the thrilling conclusion to our first mystery, our merry band of monster hunters not only faces the cult head on, but also defeats the Jersey Devil once and for all. Or do they? tune in to find out exactly what happens at the conclusion of this first mystery. As always, if you want to join us,...
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Who is the better liar? Two Truths and a Lie
If you have ever had the displeasure of experiencing a new group of people being put through ice breakers, you are probably familiar with the game of two truths and a lie. But what happens when you take two people who have been good friends for over half of their lives and have them play the game...
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Premier League Preview: Five Fans, Zero Objectivity
The 2026-2027 Premier League season is almost here, and we are making our predictions! Five fans, five clubs, and absolutely zero objectivity as we preview the upcoming season. Jacob (Tottenham), Josh (Newcastle), Gabe (Arsenal), DJ (Man U), and Gage (Man City) sit down to debate the Premier…
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The Long Hunt Case #001: Barrow's Crossing (part 3)
We rejoin our hunters after the realization that Owen's daughter is looking for him. With her assistance they find their way to his cabin, to the fire tower, and eventually to the Leed's Cabin as well. Will they continue to encounter the cult members? Will they find the prayer that they needed to...
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History's Strangest Outbreak: The Dancing Plague
Sometimes in history weird things happen. Sometimes there is a logical explanation that comes to the light pretty easily and sometimes it is elusive. In 1518 Strasbourg experienced possibly the strangest outbreak in history: uncontrollable dancing. Join us as we explore the historical context of...
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The Long Hunt Case #001: Barrow's Crossing (Part 2)
This week the boys continue their investigation into what they now know is the Jersey Devil. Will they find out who the cultists following them were? Will they track down how to defeat such a beast? Will Ambrose find even more mysterious functions to his magic tent? Tune in to find out. If you…
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The Greatest Soccer Match of All Time
In the 2015 Pacific Games the world saw what would go down as one of the greatest games of professional soccer in all of history. But not really for the reasons you might think. Join us as DJ walks Gage through this high scoring clash that may go down as a record that cannot be broken. If you…
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The Cadaver Synod: When a Dead Pope Went on Trial
Church history is full of inspiring stories of grace, love that knows no bounds, and even the miraculous. It is also full of stories of flawed people doing strange things for often misguided reasons. This week Gage teaches DJ about one such story: the Cadaver Synod. The Cadaver Synod refers to a...
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The Long Hunt Case #001: Barrow's Crossing (part 1)
This week we officially begin our long running Monster of the Week campaign. Monster hunters Allen Cage, Ambrose Penderghast, and Thomas Bingus travel to the remote town of Barrow's Crossing, New Jersey to investigate reports of mutilated pets and livestock only to find that animals are not the...
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The Hunt Begins: Monster of the Week Session 0
This week we begin a new journey where we will play Monster of the Week and follow the adventures of a group of eclectic monster hunters as they journey across the United States, and maybe even the world. Today we meet the hunters and get them prepared to go on a journey together. What will they...
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Our Official World Cup 2026 Predictions
We are in the midst of the world cup; a tournament held every four years that the soccer world goes mad for. And this time around, the tournament is hosted in North America. Join us as we make predictions on basically every step of the process for the world cup. If you want to argue, have your…
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Playing Honey Heist with Nick
Have you ever wanted to be an anthropomorphic bear trying to steal honey from a honey convention while convincing the world around you that you are in fact a human? Well look no further than honey heist, the one-page RPG that we had a blast playing with our friend Nick. Do you have suggestions…
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Premier League Final Verdict - 25/26 Season Review
The Premier League season is in the books, which means it's time for final grades. This week, our panel of supporters from Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham look back on the biggest stories of the 2025/2026 season. We hand out season ratings, discuss the best and worst...
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The Serpent, The Dragon, and The Red Pitchfork Guy
When you hear the name Satan, what comes to mind? Do you picture a man in a sharp suit driving a fast car? Do you picture an actor from a movie you saw once? How about a dragon or snake? If you have been raised in the west with western media then you probably actually imagine a red guy with…
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The Surprising History of the High Five
This week DJ takes Gage through the astonishing history behind one of the most iconic modern gestures, the high five, and how culturally important it is. Was it born in a legendary Dodgers game in 1977? Does it stretch back to jazz clubs and wartime camaraderie? Was it invented by a cartoon girl...
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Tape Con, Movie Tropes, and the Lovely 90s with Nathan Hurley of Fox Royale
We had the pleasure once again to be joined by our friend Nathan Hurley of Fox Royale and the Royale Cinema Lounge (and many more things by now) to discuss what has been going on with the cinema lounge as well as a lot of movie and tv nonsense. Do you like good music? Check out Fox Royale! Do you...
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A Different View on Alcoholism
Disclaimer: None of us are professionals and none of our opinions should be regarded as those of professionals. The stories we tell in this episode are purely based on personal experiences and curiosity. If you are struggling with addiction and would like help, we recommend reaching out to…
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Fatherly advice from a fatherly...DJ
This week DJ teaches Gage several things from the perspective of a father. Things that you may or may not have learned, things you may know way better than we do, and maybe even things you care about. Tune in to hear the fatherly advice of DJ.00:20 - Intro 05:58 - How to cook meat31:58 - How to…
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Dylan Borczak Interview: Soccer, Faith, and Starbucks Coffee
This week we had the pleasure to hang out with Union Omaha forward Dylan Borczak to discuss his journey from Detroit to Omaha and everywhere in between. Whether it's playing soccer at the college level, sharing the field with some of the greatest players in the US leagues, or just doing life in…
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Interview with a (fake) Paranormal Investigator
Disclaimer: We have a deep respect for the paranormal and cryptozoological communities, and out of that love and respect we have decided to have some fun this April Fool's day by poking fun at a thing we both appreciate. Any likeness expressed by our friend Nick is purely coincidental and...
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Moral Kombat: (Mostly) Silly Debates and Celebrations
Though this technically isn't our first time recording in person, this will be the first time that you, dear viewer, get to actually see the video that came from it. Today we are celebrating two things: firstly that we both made it to 30, and secondly that we hit 100 youtube subscribers! To...
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Poorly Explaining Naruto from Memory (Part 1)
In celebration of his birthday, Gage decided it would be a good idea to ruin one of his favorite shows of all time: Naruto. On a serious note, Gage wanted to share this series that he loves dearly with his best friend, and also with you dear listeners. So whether you've seen Naruto or not, please...
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2026 Drafts: Cult Leaders, Superpowers, and More!
One of our favorite episodes from our early days of audio-only podcasting was our draft episode. It just felt like us, it allowed for a fun game, and it helped us to get comfortable in this world of content creation. To help us revisit some of what we originally did, as well as to supply an…
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Answering Relationship Question on Reddit with Garrett
This was originally scheduled to release on Valentine's weekend, but due to life circumstances it is coming out a bit late. However, we asked Garrett to join us again so that we could do what we do best and give relationship advice to complete strangers. Do you agree with us? Do you disagree? If...
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The Great Maple Syrup Heist of 2012
When you think of Canada what comes to mind? Large antlered animals (moose)? Ice hockey? Poutine?! How about maple syrup? Canada produces the overwhelming majority of the world's maple syrup, and Quebec specifically produces about 77% of it. And in 2012, with mounting tensions, some good…
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How Not to Rob a Bank: Vincent Gepson
In 2022 Vincent Gepson robbed a bank in Joplin Missouri. He took meticulous care to not be caught, but still was. Join us as DJ explains some of the background to the case as well as the pieces of evidence that would eventually land Vincent back in jail. If you're new here and like hanging out…
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Answering Reddit's Most Pressing Questions
In our continued efforts to talk about everything, we have finally turned to the thing most podcasts eventually become, reacting to reddit posts. And today we are joined by a special guest: Angela! Tune in to hang out with the three of us as we answer pressing questions, give our two cents on…
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Playoff Predictions, Football for Dummies, and Drew Carey
This week the boys are joined by their friend Hayden to talk all things football, including his loyalty as a Seahawks fan, the basics of the game, and our predictions of what will happen for the rest of the playoffs. For the record, this was recorded on Friday night, before any of the games the...
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The Cradle Series from Memory
In our first episode of 2026, and in celebration of DJ's 30th birthday, we have decided to dive deeply into the Cradle Series by Will Wight. Join us as DJ does his best to tell the full, inerrant story of this series (abridged, of course). Two warnings: Spoilers ahead for major portions of the...
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Triangle Agency in Starlight Glen Part 2!
This week the group of unconventional field agents attempt to find and secure the anomaly causing all the Christmas havoc in Starlight Glen. Will they succeed? Will they fail spectacularly? Will any of them still have frozen yogurt privileges by the end of this mission? Tune in to find out!
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Behind the Curtain: Looking Back and Guessing Forward for 100 Episodes
To celebrate hitting the 100 episode milestone, we take a moment to let our listeners behind the curtain to discuss what we have liked about the previous 99 episodes, what we want to do differently in the next 100, and a few other fun topics that come up along the way. We hope you enjoy an...
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Anomaly Detected in Starlight Glen: Triangle Agency Christmas Special (Part 1)
This Christmas DJ takes us once again to Starlight Glen, but this year we are trying something new: Triangle Agency. This style of TTRPG is similar to the SCP foundation, and using this framework we return to our Christmas-y town to solve yet another mystery and save...Christmas? Not sure on that...
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A Brief History of Eggnog
Everyone has their favorite holiday traditions. Maybe it is where you go, maybe it is who you spend time with, and maybe it is the food you eat. For us, Eggnog is one of the things we love about the holidays, and we wanted to share that love with you by doing a brief history on how we got this…
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Laughter, Tears, and Growth in 2025
It's that time of year again. Happy Thanksgiving all! Like always, Gage and DJ sit down to talk about the year gone by, the media they've consumed, the things they've laughed and cried about, and where they feel God has helped them grow the most. Don't just listen, get involved! What was your...
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Fall Shenanigans, Mad Libs, and Autumnal Trivia
This week, Gage takes DJ through a Thanksgiving themed mad-lib as well as some general fall trivia. Will we say something weird in the mad-lib? Will DJ get any of the trivia answers correct? Will Gage ever learn how to grow hair? These questions could be answered in today's episode, so tune in to...
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The Doomsday Method: A Mathematician's Party Trick
Have you ever wanted to share something cool with your friends? Want to seem really smart at parties? Want to be able to sound really smart but borderline robotic? Look no further. This week DJ teaches Gage about two of the methods for determining the day of the week that a date lands on, while...
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The Rapid Classification System (In our own words)
This week, DJ takes Gage on a journey through the different types and levels of whitewater rapids. Having gone on our own harrowing canoe trip (check out the episode), we have a lot to say: mostly that we don't have a desire to go on anything over a class 3. Join us as we talk about the different...
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Christian Nationalism, Biblical Generosity, and Navigating Culture with TheNerdyChristian
This week Gage and DJ were joined by Christopher Haylett (TheNerdyChristian) to discuss the intersection of faith and culture and how to navigate a day and age where Christian Nationalism is on the rise. Other topics discussed include: The Lord of the RingsBiblical GenerosityFavorite Bible...
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Nouve Lune: The Mystery of the Drowned King -- Episode 2
Gage and DJ are joined by Jacob, Andrew, and Garrett again to finish out their game of Monster of the Week. Join in as we solve the mystery of the Drowned King and maybe defeat him? Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey:...
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Nouve Lune: The Mystery of the Drowned King -- Episode 1
In yet another attempt to rid the world of some of the ancient evils that befall it, our team has come together, though with some new faces and names, once more. Gage and DJ are joined by their friends Andrew, Jacob, and Garrett to play Monster of the Week together in the fictional city of Nouve...
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Nouve Lune: Monster of the Week Session 0
This week Gage and DJ are joined by three dear friends: Andrew, Jacob, and Garrett. In order to celebrate the spooky season, they have decided to play a game of Monster of the Week that should take the rest of the month of October. Monster of the Week is a fun game that uses the Powered by the...
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From Samhain Sprites to Pumpkin Spice: How Pumpkins Became Synonymous with Fall
As we enter the Halloween season, DJ opens up by taking Gage through the history of Halloween, the traditions surrounding it, and how Pumpkin Spice invaded everything. Join us as we talk about our favorite flavor of latte (specific to the fall at least), Christian influence of other holidays, and...
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Guess The Guest: Part 2!
To celebrate making a lot more friends over the last year or so, and to celebrate being on youtube for a little over a year as well, Gage has taken it upon himself to quiz DJ once again over the different guests we have had on the show. This is a game show inspired by Smosh, but in our own style....
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The Mysterious Case of the Bell Witch
In our final, for now, episode of the Creatures Unseen series, Gage tells DJ all about the most famous tale of an American haunting: The Bell Witch. Was someone haunting this family in rural Tennessee? Did a president make an appearance at some point during the haunting? Is this purely historical...
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Creatures Unseen: The Loch Ness Monster
Gage and DJ take a journey to the Scottish Highlands this week to tackle one of the most iconic cryptids yet: Nessie. How long have people been telling tales of a large beast in the Loch? Are any of the photographs or videos taken actually of a monster? Is this all a ploy for the sake of tourism...
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The Hide and Seek World Champ: Bigfoot
This week, Gage finally takes DJ into the woods to discuss one of the most famous cryptids to ever exist: Bigfoot. Is it a missing link between humans and primate ancestors? Is he an interdimensional spiritual being? Is it just a large hoax attributed to bear sightings and other such things?…
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Two best friends (Gage and DJ) dive into life's greatest mysteries. Are Trix really just for kids? What is the best platforming video game? Will all dogs go to Heaven? And many more. Join us as we talk about everything...except for the cats.
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