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Tails and Tassels

Tails and Tassels

By: Gemma Smith
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Hello, kitty cats! Welcome to Tails and Tassels. I’m your host, Gemma Smith. By day, I work in animal welfare, and by night, I host the Catbaret!, New York City's cat-themed variety show.


On this podcast, you’ll dive into the world of burlesque and nightlife performers—their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds collide. You’ll also get bonus episodes featuring feline experts answering your most curious, cat-centric questions.


New episodes drop every Thursday. If you like what you hear, please subscribe, rate, and review—and come join our cozy com-mew-nity on Instagram.

Thanks for listening! I’m paws-itively delighted you’re here.


Get in Touch:

  • Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
  • Email us at TailsandTasselsPod@gmail.com
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Episodes
  • Krista Moy of the My Cat Calling Podcast and Her Cat Prints Gary
    Apr 2 2026

    Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭
    Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.
    Learn more at CatbaretShow.com

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    Krista is the host of My Cat Calling, a podcast dedicated to celebrating cat people and their relationships with their cats — inspired by her own beloved cat, Prints Gary.

    This episode is also the Season 2 finale of Tails and Tassels — thank you for being here. 💛

    🎤 Connect with Krista:

    • Instagram: @mycatcalling
    • TikTok: @mycatcalling
    • Subscribe on Youtube!
    • Podcast: My Cat Calling (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!)

    💛 Products Mentioned:

    • Dehydrated Minnow Treats
    • Treat Mouse

    🐱 Stay Connected:

    • Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod
    • Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow

    Got a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com.

    Planning a Creative Cat Lovers Happy Hour in NYC soon — stay tuned for details

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow cat person. It truly helps this indie show grow.



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    51 mins
  • Performing, Recording & Awarding Burlesque — with Viktor Devonne
    Mar 19 2026

    Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭
    Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.
    Learn more at CatbaretShow.com

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    Burlesque performer, producer, podcaster, and founder of the Silver Tusk Awards, Viktor Devonne joins me for a thoughtful conversation about his creative life in burlesque.

    With over two decades as an artist and nearly 300 episodes of his podcast We Burlesque, Viktor has dedicated himself not only to performing, but to documenting, spotlighting, and supporting the ecosystem of burlesque through interviews, festivals, and awards.

    We talk about his early Rocky Horror influences, navigating the industry, producing responsibly in a small creative community, and what it means to stay engaged in the work over time.

    And of course, we talk about Samuel — his very handsome senior rescue cat — whose story includes a dramatic street rescue including a mouse-related emergency.

    🎭 Connect with Viktor

    • Instagram: @viktordevonne
    • We Burlesque: @weburlesque
    • Silver Tusk Awards: @silvertuskawards
    • Listen to We Burlesque wherever you stream podcasts.

    🏆Projects Mentioned

    • We Burlesque Podcast – Nearly 300 episodes chronicling performers and producers across the burlesque world
    • Silver Tusk Awards – An annual celebration spotlighting burlesque talent and contribution

    🐱 Stay Connected:

    • Follow Tails and Tassels on Instagram: @tailsandtasselspod
    • Follow Catbaret on Instagram: @catbaretshow

    Got a question or a story about your cat? 🐱 I’d love to hear from you! Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com.

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow cat person. It truly helps this indie show grow.


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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Cat Nutrition 101 with Amy Dudley of Weruva
    Mar 5 2026

    Looking for a cat-themed event? 🐱🎭
    Catbaret is NYC’s cat-themed variety show featuring comedy, music, and burlesque – with in-person and virtual shows throughout the year.
    Learn more at CatbaretShow.com

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    Connect with Weruva

    • Instagram: @weruva
    • Website: weruva.com

    Weruva + Episode Resources

    • Weruva Wx Low Phos
    • Weruva’s NEW Pantry Purrs
    • Squirrelarina Bianca TikTok
    • AAFCO
    • Merv the Cat
    • Feminist Kitty
    • Cat Glasses

    Stay Connected with Tails and Tassels

    • Follow Tails and Tassels: @tailsandtasselspod
    • Follow Catbaret: @catbaretshow

    Got a question or a story about your cat? I’d love to hear from you.
    Message me on Instagram or email tailsandtasselspod@gmail.com.

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a fellow cat person. It truly helps this indie show grow.


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    56 mins
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