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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We’re talking biscotti as Mike Iula joins us on a fun-filled episode of the Two Cat Kitchen! Mike is an accomplished guitarist, singer, and songwriter and he brings a couple of great fingerstyle songs to the show. And he doesn’t disappoint with a fantastic recipe for biscotti! We round out the episode with our first ever joke show, which reinforces the thinking that musicians probably shouldn’t be telling jokes. Join us for a fine episode of musical and culinary fun!

Performed by The Coconotes:

Wrong Side of Town by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by Mike Iula:

Deep River Blues by Doc Watson, © Hillgreen Music, Stormking Music Inc

Billie Jean by Doc Watson, © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

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The Two Cat Kitchen goes on location to a much nicer kitchen where Molly, Danny, Cleo and Roy serve up some fine musical treats! It’s the Davis family playing fiddles, guitars, banjos, and egg on a bunch of great traditional songs. We hear about their current exploits and past musical influences, and co-host David Luken adds more insight into the meaning of old-time music. Danny tops things off with Lovely Lemon Lavender scones that look like pizza slices, while Baxter helps keep the cats in line. We had a lot of fun making this episode and we hope you enjoy listening!

Performed by the Davis family:

Foggy Mountain Top, trad.: Cleo fiddle & vocal, Danny resonator guitar & vocal, Roy vocal, Molly guitar & vocal

Soldier’s Joy, trad.: Cleo fiddle, Molly fiddle, Danny banjo, Roy egg

In the Pines, trad.: Danny guitar & vocal, & vocal, Cleo fiddle & vocal, Roy egg, Molly fiddle

Arkansas Traveler, trad.: Cleo fiddle & vocal, Roy egg, Molly fiddle, Danny guitar

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We’re mixing things up for the first episode of Season 2 of the Two Cat Kitchen with our first themed episode! Today we feature everything meatloaf- the artist and the food. We start things off with a musical number from the archives, then get right into the recipe- it’s vegan meatloaf and you can follow along with our video on our Two Cat Kitchen YouTube. Also in this episode the Coconotes go above and beyond with another cover of a song by The Cure, and their version of the Meat Loaf tour-de-force Paradise by the Dashboard Light! We round things out with uniquely informative session with Chi Chi Pekingese who brings us up to speed on the artistry of Meat Loaf. We hope you enjoy this themed episode- we’ll be doing more from time to time here on the Two Cat Kitchen!

Performed by members of The Coconotes with special guests Hank Walther (Hammond organ), Ray Gennari (bass) and Kristi Martel (vocals):

Sweet Marie by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Performed by The Coconotes:

Just Like Heaven by Boris Williams, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Porl Thompson, Robert James Smith, and Simon Johnathon Gallup, © Universal Music Publishing Group

Performed by The Coconotes with special guest Dewni Weerakkody (vocals):

Paradise by the Dashboard Light by James Steinman, ℗ 1977 Sony Music Entertainment

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The finale to our first season of the Two Cat Kitchen features our good friend and expert on all things Narragansett Bay Courtney Schmidt. Courtney takes us on a talking tour of the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program and all the great work they do and shares a few cocktail recipes- a first here at the Kitchen! Sara Grady and The Coconotes are busy this episode with 3 new songs, including another favorite by The Cure. And we conclude our conversation with noted star of stage and screen Mme LesMew. An episode not to be missed! Also be sure to check out our new and improving website!

Performed by The Coconotes with Sara Grady:

Bright Side by R. McKinney, © Two Cat Music

Close to Me by Robert James Smith, © Fiction Songs Ltd.

No Rain by Brad Smith, Thomas Stevens. Shannon Hoon, Glen Graham, and Christopher Thorn

Horseshoe Crab Sea Shanty: https://youtu.be/_MNJLV78_d0?si=zaF0ea1UK4c_oceN (Sara’s part starts at 2:02:00)

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Singer, guitarist, and gastronomical guru Jeff Taber checks in this episode with some timely advice about rabe. Jeff also reveals the secrets of The Blueberry Dessert, our first cobbler on the program, and joins the Coconotes and TCK contributors Maria Meleschnig and Mr. O’Malley for some musical numbers about trains and pines! And we present the Two Cat American Songbook hosted by Chi Chi Pekingese featuring Lovecats by The Cure- Chi Chi’s singing debut on The Kitchen. Be sure to check out this exciting episode and our new and improved website!

Performed by Jeff Taber with The Coconotes:

Mystery Train Pt. II by Steve Earle, © Wb Music Corp

In the Pines by Huddie Ledbetter, © Folkways Music Pub. Co. Inc; f/ Maria Meleschnig, John O’Malley

Performed by The Coconotes:

Lovecats by Robert James Smith, © Fiction Songs Ltd.; f/ Sophia Pearson

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