Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I'm your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I'm a manager at a Kitten Nursery in NYC, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, a cat-themed variety show! In this podcast, you'll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. Plus, enjoy bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your burning questions. New episodes drop every Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, ...
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Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this special Galentine’s Day episode, we’re celebrating friendship—both human and feline! Whether you're spending the day with friend…
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Amber Lyoness: How Passion Fuels Her Burlesque, Choreography & Costuming—Plus Her New Show, Purr
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37:52Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the powerhouse Amber Lyoness, the founder of Lyoness Dance Company and creator of…
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How Cats, Creativity, and Community Collide at the Catbaret
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11:11Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, kitty cats! Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—animal advocate by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-…
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Bitsy Brûlée: How to Stay Inspired, Keep Pursuing Your Art, and Let Your Cat Be Your Muse
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44:30Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma chats with the multi-talented Bitsy Brûlée, an actor and burlesque artist known for her undeniab…
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Stress Management Tips for Cat-Loving Performers
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16:42Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this solo episode of Tails and Tassels, I share my top stress management tips for performers, from daily rituals and time management …
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Dan Trachtenberg: Tips for Creating Cat-Themed Content
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36:29Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this special expert episode of Tails and Tassels, Gemma welcomes Dan Trachtenberg, producer and host of the Shelter Cats Podcast, whi…
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Happy Mew Year! How to Set Intentions for a Creative 2025
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15:41Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this first mini-episode of 2025, I’m reflecting on 2024—what a year it’s been—and sharing my fresh focus and intentions for the year …
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Amanda B: Amplifying Voices Through Community, Creativity, and Cats
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44:04Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Amanda B., a musician, podcaster, and creative force behind 6 Degrees of Cats. They explore the signif…
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Jennifer Yadav: Balancing a Creative Career & Tips for New Pet Parents
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39:14Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Jennifer Yadav, a multi-talented performer and proud cat mom to three senior kitties. Jennifer shares …
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Lady Mabuhay: Burlesque Storytelling + Stage Kitten Tips
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37:53Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Lady Mabuhay, a versatile "Jane of all trades" and a dynamic storyteller who brings her creative talen…
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Fey Tality: Come to the Cat's Eye Cabaret
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39:29Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Fey Tality, a dynamic aerialist and performer with a background in theater. Fey shares her love for st…
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Stephen Quandt: Do You Need Cat Behavior Help?
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39:36Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque! -- In this special bonus episode, we’re joined by Stephen Quandt, a Feline Training and Behavior Speciali…
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Tabby Twitch: Performing in Her Prime
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29:56Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Tabby Twitch, the friskiest feline in burlesque. She shares her journey of finding burlesque in the pr…
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Maria Bartolotta: Crafting a Solo Show and Life with Patches
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47:23Don't Miss the Next Catbaret Show! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Maria Bartolotta, a talented purr-former who is a regular at th…
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Pussy Leigh: Exploring Cat-Inspired Burlesque and the Cat Lady Life
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35:13Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Pussy Leigh, a talented burlesque purr-former who is a regular at th…
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Gatita Negra: Slinking Across Stages Coast to Coast + Building Community Space
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44:39IDon't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually, we’ve got you covered! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com and join us for a night of cat-themed comedy, music and burlesque! -- n this episode, Gemma chats with Gatita Negra, a dynamic burlesque performer who began her journey in…
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show in NYC by night! In this introductory episode, I share my inspiration in creating this podcast, creative and burlesque journey and what YOU can expect as a listener. Get ready to dive int…
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—manager at a Kitten Nursery by day and host of the Catbaret by night! In this podcast, we’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers, exploring their craft, their cats, and how these worlds collide. Expect tips for purr-formers and cat parents, plus bonus …
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