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Meowcore

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The podcast where I, Lora, show my cool friend Panya the music that I love (mostly hard rock and heavy metal). And in return she tells me about her five cats and about the books she's read.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 30 - Linkin Park

    Jana kitty is the principal suspect of some butt scratching. Panya and I talk about the urgency to be ourselves, and about depression, like you do when you listen to Linkin Park. Panya tells me about Diane Duane, author of several Star Trek books, and of Young Wizards and Feline Wizards. Songs…

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  2. Episode 29 - Sleep Token

    Panya tells us about this year's Dragon Con. The Apparition makes her cry. Jana wrestles a curtain. Songs: 1) The Apparition; 2) Rain – Sleep Token’s drummer on Drumeo; 3) Alkaline; 4) DYWTYLM; 5) Sugar; 6) Granite - live, 2024

  3. Episode 28 - Steve Vai

    Panya tells us about Jana kitty, who got surgery and wore a soft pumpkin collar. And about John Ringo, author or The Council Wars, Empire of Man, Paladin Of Shadows, Troy Rising. Check out Into the Real, a book by Ringo and Panya’s friend Lydia Sherrer. Songs: 1) All About Eve; 2) Building the...

  4. Episode 27 - John Norum

    The next guitar hero comes from Upplands Väsby, Stockholm, Sweden. He does not like rum. In the second part of the episode, a concert review from Panya: The Driver Era in Chattanooga, TN, April 2024. John Norum songs in this episode: 1) We Will Be Strong; 2) Strange Days (Humble Pie cover); 3)...

  5. Episode 26 - Gary Moore

    Jana steals food and eats plastic. Buddy does not know much about consent. Lora may want to try stardancing but needs a therapist nearby. Panya may not be Homo sapiens sapiens. This week's author: Spider Robinson (Callahan series, Stardance trilogy). Songs: 1) Parisienne Walkways; 2) Out in the...

  6. Episode 25 - Ghost

    This episode’s author: Robert Heinlein (Starship Troopers, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress). Panya’s kitties try to eat plastic, and meow away from the microphone. Songs: 1) Monstrance Clock; 2) Ghuleh/Zombie Queen – acoustic; 3) Cirice; 4) Absolution; 5) He is; 6) Dance Macabre

  7. Episode 24 - JP Leppäluoto

    How do you feel about Bradford pears? Panya does not like them. We talk about JP Leppäluoto's woolly socks. This week's author: Patricia Wrede 1) Northern Kings – Rebel Yell (live in 2022) 2) Harmaja – Hauras (2010) Lyrics translated into English 3) Harmaja - Katkera maa (2011) Lyrics translated...

  8. Episode 23 - Charon/Poisonblack (JP Leppäluoto)

    This week's authors: Caroline Stevermer and Patricia Wrede, who wrote Sorcery and Cecelia. Regency England with magic? Jump in. Lora complains about Finnish privilege, namely living in the country that makes all this great metal music. We talk about Mirari's (suspected) stash of trash. Songs: 1)...

  9. Episode 22 - Apocalyptica

    Panya's mind is blown by metal cellos. Songs: 1) Nothing Else Matters; 2) Hall of the Mountain King; 3) Path; 4) Bittersweet live at Sibelius academy, 2010; 5) Catharsis; 6) En Route to Mayhem This week's author: Anne Bishop, author of the Black Jewels series.

  10. Episode 21 - Ville Valo at the Royal Albert Hall

    A concert report. Panya and I saw Zetra, Eivor and VV in London earlier this month. It was also the first time we met in the flesh.

  11. Episode 20 - Metallica, Michelle Sagara

    This week's writer: Michelle Sagara, author of the Chronicles of Elantra. We talk about a race of telepaths who don't do crime. Panya's mind is blown by the existence of gatekeepers in metal. Whiskey in the Jar is not what she expected. Songs: 1) For Whom the Bell Tolls; 2) Wherever I May Roam…

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  12. Episode 19 - Bad Omens

    This week's author: Naomi Novik, author of Temeraire. We talk about bands using tracks for their live shows and how there's nothing wrong with that. Inspired by Artificial Suicide, Panya tells us about how being yourself may keep you from getting a job. Jana washes the inside of Buddy's ears....

  13. Episode 18 - Europe

    Today's author: N.K. Jemisin We talk about hair care, and about long-furred cats catching all the static electricity in winter. We discuss how much people change and why they may wanna change their name. We talk social media and arguing with strangers. Songs: 1) Aphasia 2) Wings of Tomorrow, live...

  14. Episode 17 - Candlemass

    This week's author: Jim Butcher. It is a good idea to keep a fireball spell on you at all times, like Harry Dresden. Some things just need to be set on fire. Highlights: Panya says "Welease the kwaken!" We talk about the summer of afterlife and the comfort of having death as a friend. Songs: 1)...

  15. Episode 16 - Rainbow

    This week's author: Melanie Rawn. Was it a good idea to involve Sunrunners in politics? We talk about group memories and about exposing ourselves to different worldviews and cultures. We think about the wizard's slaves who are free to go after his failed attempt to fly! Jana bops Panya and Buddy...

  16. Episode 15 - Avatar

    This week's author: Tamora Pierce. We talk about depression, job hunting, communism. Songs: 1) Going Hunting, 2) Tsar Bomba; 3) Tsar Bomba at Autocapella; 4) Bloody Angel; 5) Bloody Angel at Bloodstock, 2014; 6) For the Swarm.

  17. Episode 14 - Judas Priest

    This episode's author: Sharon Shinn. This time, introverted kitty Stormlight appeared and took over the catchat. Songs: 1) Before the Dawn; 2) Breaking the Law; 3) Living After Midnight; 4) Turbo Lover; 5) Painkiller; 6) Halls of Valhalla

  18. Episode 13 - Depeche Mode

    This week’s author: Lois McMaster Bujold. We talk about Martin Gore’s iconic looks and about Lora’s halo in reverse. Songs: 1) Shake the Disease; 2) The Bottom Line; 3) Jezebel; 4) Halo; 5) Goodnight Lovers; 6) Ghosts Again

  19. Episode 12 - Jean-Michel Jarre

    Today’s author: Jacqueline Carey, author of Kushiel’s Legacy. We listen to one of the pioneers of electronic music. We talk about Jana kitty growing up. Tracks: 1) Oxygene 4; 2) The Story Behind The Song Oxygene 4 3) Equinoxe 4; 4) Equinoxe 5; 5) Second Rendez-vous; 6) Brick England

  20. Episode 11 - Boston

    We talk about creative freedoms, Tom Scholz’s guitar tone, Boston album covers, Jana’s hunting habits. Panya tells us about Guy Gavriel Kay, author of The Fionavar Tapestry. Songs: 1) More Than a Feeling; 2) Foreplay/Long Time 3) Smokin'; 4) Hitch a Ride; 5) Don’t Look Back; 6) Amanda

  21. Episode 10 - Aurelio Voltaire

    A holiday surprise for meowsters! We have special guests Bobby and Riker from the Glass Half Full podcast. Panya introduces us to Aurelio Voltaire, gothic king of Dragon Con, and to author Will Wight. Songs: 1) When You’re Evil; 2) Goodnight Demonslayer; 3) Raised by Bats; 4) The Sexy Data Tango

  22. Episode 9 - A Very Metal Christmas

    This episode’s author: JRR Tolkien. We listen to Lora’s favorite Christmas project, Raskasta Joulua, and and a couple of other merries. Songs: Apocalyptica wish you a merry Christmas – https://youtu.be/zJL6TP3YCHQ?si=9XD4Nd-2BsH998mz Dio, Iommi, Sarzo, Wright - God rest ye merry gentlemen (from…

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  23. Episode 8 - Buck-Tick

    This episode’s author: Robin McKinley. And in memory of Atsushi Sakurai, our guest Lara Coimbra takes us on a trip through Buck-Tick’s career. Songs: 1) Sexual XXXXX! 2) 太陽に殺された/Taiyou ni Korosareta 3) Die 4) My Fuckin' Valentine 5) Romance 6) Gustave Lara and her friends had prepared 4 pages of...

  24. Episode 7 - Thin Lizzy

    This episode’s author: David Eddings. We talk about singing until you need to buy more beer, about Kronos the one-person cat, and Scott Gorhan’s golf addiction. Songs: 1) Whiskey in the Jar; 2) The Boys Are Back in Town; 3) Dancing in the Moonlight; 4) Sarah; 5) Jailbreak (Live at Sydney Opera...

  25. Episode 6 - Free/Bad Company

    This episode’s author: Mercedes Lackey. We talk about Paul Rodgers’s many morning songs, and about how neurodivergent people spend time together. We get a good long kitten update. Songs: 1) Free – Ride on Pony; 2) Free – Wishing Well; 3) Bad Company - Ready for Love; 4) Bad Co - Morning Sun; 5)…

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  26. Episode 5 - Deep Purple

    Panya tells us about Terry Pratchett, including one of her favorite books, Small Gods. But not before experiencing Deep Purple. Songs: 1) Child in Time live (1970); 2) When a Blindman Cries; 3) Rat Bat Blue; 4) Burn; 5) Stormbringer; 6) Soldier of Fortune. We ponder why David Coverdale felt he…

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  27. Episode 4 - Uriah Heep

    Songs: 1) July Morning; 2) Lady in Black; 3) Return to Fantasy; 4) Rain; 6) Sympathy; 7) The Dance. We ponder why some metalheads try to scare you away with their music. Panya tells us the origin stories of her cats. This episode’s author recommendation: Anne McCaffrey.

  28. Episode 3 - In This Moment

    We listen to: 1) Sexual Hallucination, 2) Black Widow, studio version, 3) Black Widow live in Japan, 2016, 4) Sick Like Me, 5) The In-between, 6) The Purge. Panya tells us the story of her youngest kitten, Jana. This episode’s book author recommendation: Brandon Sanderson. We muse on the…

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  29. Episode 2 - Led Zeppelin

    We listen to: 1) Thank You; 2) Immigrant Song; 3) Black Dog; 4) Over the Hills and Far Away; 5) The Ocean; 6) Big Love (Robert Plant); 7) Heart in Your Heart (Page+Plant); 8) When the World Was Young (Page+Plant)Panya gives us a kitty update, and talks about this episode’s book recommendation:...

  30. Episode 1 - Black Sabbath

    We begin with the basics. We listen to songs from the Ozzy and Dio eras, from N.I.B. to Bible Black. I find out what a nib is, and we talk about health and safety at the metal factory and religious guilt. Panya describes the cat situation at her house. Does your cat follow you into the bathroom?...

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The podcast where I, Lora, show my cool friend Panya the music that I love (mostly hard rock and heavy metal). And in return she tells me about her five cats and about the books she's read.

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