Tails and Tassels

By: Gemma Smith
  • Summary

  • 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 other Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and connect with us on Instagram.

    Thank you for listening! I'm paws-itively delighted you're here.

    Get in Touch:

    • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
    • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
    • Leave a comment below
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Episodes
  • Fey Tality: Come to the Cat's Eye Cabaret
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, Gemma chats with Fey Tality, a dynamic aerialist and performer with a background in theater. Fey shares her love for storytelling through her aerial acts, focusing on building characters and weaving narratives into her performances. She also talks about Cat's Eye Cabaret, her monthly variety show that features a new theme each time, ranging from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and What We Do in the Shadows to Marvel and beyond. Plus, Fey gives us a glimpse into life with her two beloved cats, Dodger and Mr. Albus, and unravels the dynamic of their relationships.

    Links:

    • Follow Fey on IG: @rebecca.fey
    • Follow Cats Eye Cabaret on IG: @catseyecabaret
    • Tickets to 11/19 Cat's Eye Cabaret: Get tickets here!
    • Plastic Reusable Wine Goblet

    Get in Touch:

    • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
    • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
    • Leave a comment below

    Support the show

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    39 mins
  • Bonus Episode: Stephen Quandt – Do You Need Cat Behavior Help?
    Oct 31 2024

    In this special bonus episode, we’re joined by Stephen Quandt, a Feline Training and Behavior Specialist and the expert behind Cat Behavior Help, to unravel the mysteries of feline behavior. Stephen offers a wealth of knowledge that every cat lover will find invaluable. Whether you’re dealing with a feisty feline or just curious about what makes your cat tick, this episode is packed with insights that will help you create a happier and healthier environment for your furry friend.

    Stephen is a Feline Training and Behavior Specialist certified through the Animal Behavior Institute (ABI). He is a professional cat behaviorist with over 20 years of experience working with cats in private consultations, animal shelters such as Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, Ready For Rescue, City Critters, the Wisconsin Humane Society, and the Animal Care Centers of NYC and in the field. He's also the author of the children's book "Happy Comes Home."

    Links:

    • Stephen's Website
    • Follow Stephen on IG: @catbehaviorhelp
    • Cat Amazing Puzzle (Email Stephen at support@catbehaviorhelp.com for the 15% discount code for any of their products)
    • Get Stephen's Book: "Happy Comes Home"

    Get in Touch:

    • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
    • Come to the Catbaret on 10/31 in NYC!
    • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
    • Leave a comment below

    Support the show

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    40 mins
  • Tabby Twitch: Performing in Her Prime
    Oct 17 2024

    In this episode, Gemma chats with Tabby Twitch, the friskiest feline in burlesque. She shares her journey of finding burlesque in the prime of her life and creating Prime, a show that celebrates performers at the height of their powers. With a background in both performing and producing, Tabby talks about her creative process, the empowerment of performing in your prime, and how she’s redefining what it means to own the stage at any age.

    Links:

    • More about Tabby Twitch: Website
    • Follow Tabby on IG: @tabbytwitch
    • Follow Kitten Coven on IG: @kitten.coven
    • Get tickets to Prime on 11/6

    Get in Touch:

    • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
    • Come to the Catbaret on 10/31 in NYC!
    • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
    • Leave a comment below

    Support the show

    Logo by Logan Laveau

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    30 mins

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