Meowcore

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: 1) Crawling; 2) One More Light; 3) Numb; 4) One Step Closer, instrumental; 5) One Step Closer, live with Emily; 6) The Emptiness Machine

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

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 Church; 3) Bad Horsie; 4) The Silent Within; 5) I'm Your Secrets; 6) Voodoo Acid If you want to watch Panya play Final Fantasy XIV, come to her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/naienko

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) Jihanna; 4) Catalina Sunset; 5) Forced; 6) Red Light Green High If you want to watch Panya play Final Fantasy XIV, come to her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/naienko

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 Fields; 3) Empty Rooms; 4) Still Got the Blues; 5) Walking by Myself; 6) If You Be My Baby

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

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 into English 4) Dark Sarah – Trespasser (2020) 5) JP Leppäluoto - Piilevää pimeää (2020) I am not the man I used to b I am not without scars So much happened that left traces on me Yet I survived, I’m alive What you have for me Can make a barren land bloom I’ll understand, whether you leave or stay I am not the man you saw from outside I may be strong But this shell of mine Conceals a darkness From life I ran to the shadows I drowned love, as I was afraid What you have for me Can make a barren land bloom Like a prisoner from his chains I am ready to be released I’ll understand, whether you leave or stay I am not the man you saw from outside I may be strong But this shell of mine Conceals a darkness 6) JP Leppäluoto - Hiljaiset häät The first song in the livrestream from March 2020: https://youtu.be/iyN1nd7b26w?si=ZYpNQnmo32qTYQ2j Lyrics translated into English: https://lyricstranslate.com/en/hiljaiset-haat-quiet-wedding.html

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) Charon - Little Angel; 2) Poisonblack: The State; 3) Poisonblack: The State live in Tampere, 2023; 4) Poisonblack: Exciter; 5) Charon: Colder; 6) Charon: Bullet

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.

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.

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; 3) Sad But True; 4) Until It Sleeps; 5) Whiskey in the Jar; 6) Now That We're Dead.

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. Songs: 1) The Death of Peace of Mind; 2) Artificial Suicide live, Concrete Forever Las Vegas; 3) Concrete Jungle; 4) Just Pretend live at SiriusXM; 5) Limits (Unplugged Music Video); 6) If I'm There (Unplugged Music Video)

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 1986 3) Superstitious 4) Spirit of the Underdog 5) Settle for Love 6) New Love in Town

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) Solitude 2) Death Thy Lover 3) House of Doom 4) astorolus 5) Astorolus live 2019 6) Bridge of the Blind

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 tries to steal Panya's chair. Songs: 1) Temple of the King, 2) Stargazer, 3) Long Live Rock and Roll, 4) Rainbow eyes, 5) Gates of Babylon

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.

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

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

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

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