It’s the midway point of another exciting season at the Two Cat Kitchen and we’re celebrating with a special science guest! Martina Muller, a wildlife biologist who specializes in bird behaviors, joins us with an update on her latest research and some great stories from her field work studying waterbirds. Martina also gives us the inside scoop on okonomiyaki, a dish destined to become a staple here at the Kitchen. And we’re joined by Alex Thiboutot, who helps get us up to speed on endangered species conservation and provides vocal support on our musical depiction of the rather dubious exploits of some Hawaiian cats. We think you’ll really enjoy this meowvelous episode!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Chorale Catasy by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by The Coconotes with special guest Alex Thiboutot:

Bad Kitties by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Learn more about some of the species Martina has studied:

Nazca Booby Sula granti: https://galapagosconservation.org.uk/species/nazca-booby/

Streaked Shearwater Calonectris leucomelas: https://ebird.org/species/strshe

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We’re excited to present a very special episode: it’s our first ever 'Ask Two Cat Kitchen’ show! The Two Cat research team has been hard at work getting to the bottom of two listener-submitted queries. First up, the age-old question- who invented rock and roll? We’re joined by music guru and TCK alum Scott Doggett, who gives us the definitive word on the topic. As a follow up to our discussion we posted a curated playlist with our choices of early rock and roll songs on our YouTube channel! It features a chronological look at some of the songs that laid the groundwork for the development of the genre in the early 50’s.

Next, we dive into the history of apple pie: Sara Grady helps us figure it all out and provides some unique insights into apples in general. As always, we have some new songs and this week we’re featuring a video recipe- Amazing Apple Pie with Arya and Bryce! Thanks again for listening- here’s the show!

Performed by The Cartwrights:

Rundown by Scott Doggett

Whenever You’re Near by Scott Doggett

Head over to our YouTube channel Two Cat Kitchen to check out the ‘Early Rock & Roll’ playlist and Arya and Bryce’s Amazing Apple Pie and let us know what you think!

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All of us at Two Cat Kitchen are excited to host our latest musical guest- singer, actress, and librarian extraordinaire Susie Chakmakian! Susie talks about her recent work on stage and her one-woman show There Was and There Was Not: Telling Armenian Stories. She also sings some beautiful songs and brings us a fabulous recipe for stuffed grape leaves. We top things off with a surprise visit by everyone’s favorite Armenian grandma offering valuable advice for planning your next party. Another fun-filled episode not to be missed!

Performed by Two Cat Tango:

Been Down This Road Before by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by Susie Chakmakian with The Coconotes:

The Hill by Marketa Irglova, © The Swell Season Publishing

La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf and Louis Guglielmi, © Universal - Polygram International Pub Inc.

To learn more about Armenian culture and events in southern New England visit https://ahari.clubexpress.com/

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