Best Mikelle Street Podcasts (2025)

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“We’ll Prescribe You a Cat” 13:16

3d ago13:16

13:16

#262: Tracie and Jennifer Mowdy [from the Literary Cat Bookstore and Cat Lounge] discuss the international bestseller "We'll Prescribe You a Cat" by Syou Ishida, translated from the Japanese, which strikes them as a metaphorical fable about how cats can teach us important lessons.By Tracie Hotchner

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Does your cat love you but ignore your significant other? 13:07

11d ago13:07

13:07

#260: Stephen Quandt talks about ways to reset your partner’s relationship with your cat by taking advantage of the "kitten-mother" relationship between cats and people. Have the person take over feeding. Schedule interactions between them using a special treat, like Creamy from Catit.By Tracie Hotchner

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Dr. Elsey Speaks for Cats 30:28

19d ago30:28

30:28

#261: The feline veterinarian whose name is on the bag of America's favorite litter talks about removing all scents from his litters because of the harm they do cats — and Tracie explains why Dr. Elsey's CleanProtein is the only dry cat food she can recommend.By Tracie Hotchner

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True Blood's Lafayette Reynolds (ft Ira Madison III) 30:43

24d ago30:43

30:43

Lafayette Reynolds was the reigning butch queen in True Blood's Bon Temps, Louisiana. He was a short order cook, a medium, and the town's one-stop drug dealing shop but through a heartfelt performance by Nelsan Ellis, Lafayette became a fan favorite. Writer and podcaster Ira Madison III joins Black Queer Canon to discuss Lafayette, what he meant on…

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Street Cats and Where to Find Them Around the World 28:55

27d ago28:55

28:55

#259: Travel writer and cat lover Jeff Bogle talks about his book “Street Cats & Where to Find Them: the Most Feline-Friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World,” which could serve as a road map for anyone wanting to give a feline theme to their travel planning.By Tracie Hotchner

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'Pose's Pray Tell (ft George M Johnson) 49:13

1M ago49:13

49:13

"Live! Work! Pose!" is what Prayerful "Pray Tell" exclaimed at the start of each episode of FX's adored show "Pose." Portrayed by Billy Porter, Pray Tell is the commentator, church queen and community elder that poses as one of the show's centers. And while viewers were treated to his catty reads and over-the-top demeanor, the character was given d…

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A Bookstore for Lovers of Literature and Cats 29:13

1M ago29:13

29:13

#258: Jennifer Mowdy created The Literary Cat Co., a bookstore and “cat lounge" in Pittsburg, Kansas, to bring books and reading to people in a lower socio-economic environment, who otherwise might not have access to books — while surrounding them with adoptable cats from her local shelter.By Tracie Hotchner

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'The Wire's Omar Little (ft Kirk A. Moore) 45:32

1M ago45:32

45:32

Omar Little, as played by Michael K Williams in the HBO series "The Wire," was a modern day Rpbin HOod: he was a shotgun toting stick up man who robbed drug dealers. He had a code. And he was gay. Screenwriter Kirk Moore joins Black Queer Cannon to talk all things Omar: the representation he provided, his tragic death scene and the backlash that ca…

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How to “Cure” the Nighttime Crazies 15:18

1M ago15:18

15:18

#257: Stephen Quandt (CatBehaviorHelp.com) describes how you can get your “nighttime terror” (or early morning riser) to go from crazy to calm — and let you sleep through the night.By Tracie Hotchner

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'Pose's Blanca Evangelista and 'Orange Is the New Black's Sophia Burset (ft Shar Jossell) 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

After Laverne Cox issued in the "transgender tipping point" as Sophia Burset in "Orange Is the New Black," Michaela Jae Rodriguez showed what was possible as Blanca Evangelista on "Pose." Journalist Shar Jossell joins hosts Tre'vell Anderson and Mikelle Street to talk about trans representation on screen. Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzh…

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"Creamy" is Dreamy — The Versatile Cat Treat 19:05

2M ago19:05

19:05

#256: Sandra Grossman (https://www.thefelineconsultant.com/), who specializes in companion animal nutrition, explains the importance of feeding treats to your kitty that are good for her and also delicious, so that they are a huge incentive and a "big pay day" for trick training (meaning teaching your cat to do something you ask her to!)…

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’To Wong Foo’s Noxeema Jackson (ft Jazzmun) 42:43

2M ago42:43

42:43

Actress and entertainer Jazzmun joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss the imitable Noxeema Jackson. In the 1995 “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” Wesley Snipes plays the dazzling, whip smart and stern Noxeema Jackson. Amongst other things, this episode dives into the trans discourse around the role, how it …

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A TNR Colony in Your Own Backyard? 15:01

2M ago15:01

15:01

#255: Mikel Maria Delgado says that cat ownership can be caring for a small colony in your own backyard, but she cautions that not all “loose cats” are unowned, so you need to try to find the owner by using social media or just asking around/posting notices in the community.By Tracie Hotchner

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'How to Get Away With Murder's Annalise Keating (ft Taylor Crumpton) 36:45

2M ago36:45

36:45

Cultural critic and columnist Taylor Crumpton joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle dig into the ABC original “How To Get Away With Murder.” In particular, the pair delve into the full-time lawyer, part-time bully and eventual self-described bisexual Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) at the center of the series which began airing in 2014.…

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Goat’s Milk from Happy Austrian Goats! 24:09

2M ago24:09

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#254: Sue Delegan from Brutus Broth talks about how they developed their Goat Milk product as the perfect hydrating treat for cats, in a unique shelf-stable tetra pack, by importing the triple-safety-tested milk from goats in Germany and Austria.By Tracie Hotchner

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil's Lady Chablis (ft Quei Tann) 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

Actress and comic Quei Tann joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss trans icon much before her time: the imitable Lady Chablis. In 1997, the Savannah, Georgia nightclub legend played a version of herself in the cult-classic Clint Eastwood film “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” In the episode, the trio discuss how the …

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Pop Manga Cat Coloring Book for Adults 16:03

2M ago16:03

16:03

#253: Pop Surrealist artist Camilla d’Errico's (https://www.camilladerrico.com/) "Pop Manga CATITUDE Coloring Book (as she says, she's "the Stephen King of coloring books"!) gives adults who like to color inside the lines a chance to express their inner catitude using her big-eyed cat drawings as their guide.…

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Men on Film’s Blaine and Antoine (ft. Justin Simien) 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

“Dear White People” creator Justin Simien joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to revisit two controversial Black, gay characters in television history: Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather. The pair were played by Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier in “Men On…” a recurring comedy sketch that appeared across “In Living Color” and “S…

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What Can Old Cats Tell Us About Old People? 28:53

3M ago28:53

28:53

#252: They have been studying geriatric cats at Penn Vet at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Carlo Siracusa — Chief of the Animal Behavior Service — talks about how their study might give us clues to healthier aging for humans.By Tracie Hotchner

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Set If Off’s Cleo Sims (ft Lena Waithe) 36:37

3M ago36:37

36:37

Emmy-winning writer and actor Lena Waithe joins Black Queer Canon hosts Tre’vell and Mikelle to discuss one of the most enduring studs on screen: Cleo Sims. Played by Queen Latifah in the 1996 crime drama “Set It Off,” Cleo has become a pivotal archetype for black butch lesbians on screen. In the episode, the three discuss Cleo’s impact, what the r…

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Yes! Let Your Vet Take Out Your Old Kitty’s Teeth! 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

#251: Tracie tells about an old friend who wrote to her because the woman’s veterinarian had recommended removing some teeth from her 17 year old kitty, Thelma. She wanted Tracie’s advice: was it worth the investment for an old cat? Tracie’s own vet, Dr. Suzy Pence, explains why oral disease in cats is such a big deal to their health and welfare si…

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'Noah’s Arc’s Noah Nicholson (ft Patrik-Ian Polk) 37:01

3M ago37:01

37:01

In this inaugural episode, Tre’vell and Mikelle introduce the Black Queer Canon and induct Noah Nicholson from the 2005 LogoTV series “Noah’s Arc.” They discuss the show’s predecessor “Punks” as well as the way Noah, played by Darryl Stephens remains one-of-one. In an interview with show creator Patrik-Ian Polk they discuss how the character came t…

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Announcing Black Queer Canon! 1:45

3M ago1:45

1:45

Black Queer Canon is a production of Slayzhon. It is created, hosted and executive produced by Mikelle Street and Tre’vell Anderson. Chris Rodgers is our associate producer and editor. Our theme is the track “Soul,” Neverending Nina. The project is supported by Critical Minded, an initiative to invest in cultural critics of color cofounded by The N…

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Cat Sushi — Pure Yumminess! 21:41

3M ago21:41

21:41

#249: Spyq Sklar, a co-founder of Earthly, describes how Cat Sushi came to be — from his visits to tuna processors in Japan and securing bonito flakes as cat treats.By Tracie Hotchner

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Choose a Friendly Father to Get a Friendly Kitten 17:55

3M ago17:55

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#250: Mikel Maria Delgado talks about purebred cats and how limiting the gene pool for physical characteristics can lead to inborn physical problems. Selecting for appearance not for temperament can backfire.By Tracie Hotchner

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Church Announcements 2:03

3M ago2:03

2:03

Tre'vell's got an announcement -- A new cut, new color is on the way!By Tre'vell Anderson

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Would You Re-Design Your House for Your Cat? 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

#247: Meet Yosh, who traveled the world with his Bombay cat Simon, then decided to build his house for Simon’s pleasure.By Tracie Hotchner

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Rachel the Cat Savior 23:01

4M ago23:01

23:01

#246: Cat behaviorist Rachel Geller, with her own nonprofit All Cats All the Time, has helped more than 1,000 cats and their people to have a better relationship and stay together — and she’s done it without changing her own style of patient insight and support.By Tracie Hotchner

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Living Well With Your Blind Pussycat 14:58

4M ago14:58

14:58

#245: Behavior tips from cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt about living with a blind cat, whether blind from birth or she becomes so later. He recommends starting with a compressed space, giving them a chance to explore their litter box, food and “cat cave” safe space before you slowly expand their physical world.…

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Your Cat Doesn’t Play? That’s on YOU! 16:34

4M ago16:34

16:34

#244: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado published a research project with other feline experts in England to ascertain what keeps people from playing with their cats? Turns out, changing human behavior is harder than changing that of kitty cats!By Tracie Hotchner

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Jenny the Brilliant Blind Kitten 13:58

4M ago13:58

13:58

#243: Cat behaviorist Stephen Quandt [CatBehaviorHelp.com] describes how he adopted blind Jenny as a kitten and realized she had “sight without vision” — she spent 8 hours nonstop roaming his entire apartment when he first brought her home, only resting once she had made a mental map of new territory.…

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What Every Whisker Twitch Can Tell You 15:33

5M ago15:33

15:33

#235: Understand how a cat’s whiskers function, then Mikel Delgado tells you how to watch them to discover your cat’s feelings.By Tracie Hotchner

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The Cat Psychiatrist Will See You Now 28:23

5M ago28:23

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#228: Veterinary behaviorists are called "psychiatrists" in France, where Dr Claude Beata is one of a very small number of these doctors who are helping treat emotional issues in pets, including the use of psycho-pharmaceuticals.By Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Kitty a Retriever? 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

#229: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado discusses her scientific paper on whether cats play fetch.By Tracie Hotchner

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Nothing Crazy About the 2 Crazy Cat Ladies 19:03

5M ago19:03

19:03

#240: These two cat lovers have a loving following for a reason!By Tracie Hotchner

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How to Rate a Cat 21:45

6M ago21:45

21:45

#242: Matt McGlasson's delightful book "How to Rate a Cat: Rate Any Feline Friend From Their Boopable Nose to Their Sweet Toe Beans" features his hilarious Cat Rating System (CRS) that rates all aspects of cats. He has three special needs cats himself and says anybody who can should get one because they give us a great perspective on life: they nev…

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How To Give a New Home to Old Cats Set in Their Ways 15:48

6M ago15:48

15:48

#239: It takes patience and time, but novelist Brian Porter explains how he made it work when he inherited a pair of cats after his mother passed away.By Tracie Hotchner

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Teaching Your Cat to Love Her Carrier 16:21

6M ago16:21

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#227: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado recommends a carrier the cat can enjoy as a resting place and bed that you keep out all the time in your home — not a soft-sided carrier but a hard-sided one (Sleepypod is her favorite — if you can afford one or put it on your wish list for Santa Claus!)By Tracie Hotchner

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Translating What Your Cat is Telling You 16:44

6M ago16:44

16:44

#237: Wonder what your cat is thinking and feeling? The answers are in Lili Chin’s book “Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Does Your Kitty have Her “Go Bag” Ready? 14:07

7M ago14:07

14:07

#226: Zazie Todd’s book “PURR: the Science of Making Your Cat Happy," has a nice checklist of what you should set aside in a bag for emergency preparedness if you have to leave in a hurry.By Tracie Hotchner

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Hay is for Horses, Straw is for Strays 9:46

7M ago9:46

9:46

#241: Dr. Maria Mikel Delgado discusses how to care for outdoor cats in the winter by providing a warm and dry shelter and food (using the insulation of straw) — while also making the indoors more fun for your house cat, offering a heated bed inside and using tips from her book PLAY WITH YOUR CAT!By Tracie Hotchner

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Can You Manage Feline Leukemia in a Kitten? 19:34

7M ago19:34

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#234: Dr Hodgkins recommends finding a feline-specialist veterinarian who will know how to use broad spectrum antibiotics to deal with the kitten’s upper respiratory symptoms.By Tracie Hotchner

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Danger! Your Fat Cat Must Lose Weight Very Slowly 22:13

7M ago22:13

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#233: An overweight cat should not lose more than ¼ lb a week or risk life-threatening Fatty Liver Disease — which Dr Elizabeth Hodgkins says you can avoid by removing dry food from their diet and feeding quality high protein wet food to help safely and naturally remove fat packed around their liver.…

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“The Cat’s Meow” - Its Many Meanings 18:22

7M ago18:22

18:22

#232: Each cat has many ways of saying “Meow,” as Jonathan Losos explains in his book “The Cat’s Meow.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Hate the Litter Box Mess? Scoop Buddy Saves the Day! 17:42

8M ago17:42

17:42

#231: One lady invented a simple clip to hold the bag on the box for efficient litter clean up.By Tracie Hotchner

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Can You Live With a Cat Who is Not Spayed or Neutered? 19:07

8M ago19:07

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#230: Find out from feline behaviorist Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado that the answer is “No!” and all the ways your life would be miserable with a cat who is not “fixed.”By Tracie Hotchner

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Cat Doing Something You Don't Like? 18:03

8M ago18:03

18:03

#225: Cat behaviorist Rachel Geller from All Cats, All the Time, suggests ways to replace unwanted behavior with something you want the cat to do that he will like better. Cat jumping on the kitchen counter while you’re preparing food and cooking? Give him a puzzle toy on the floor — or add an appealing cat tree near the kitchen with some treats on…

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Does Every Cat Need a Hidey-Hole? 6:13

8M ago6:13

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#224: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado says all cats need a safe place to retreat to, it’s an "environmental necessity.” Make sure your cat has options of private nooks and crannies to dash to when he’s feeling unsafe or overwhelmed.By Tracie Hotchner

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The 3 Litterbox Laws 13:02

9M ago13:02

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#223: Zazie Todd's checklist from her book PURR says that the 3 rules for avoiding out-of-litter-box problems are: location, size and cleanliness.By Tracie Hotchner

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Can Cats Play Happily Alone? 11:28

9M ago11:28

11:28

#222: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado says if you offer the right toy[s] to your cat s/he might play alone with a racetrack style toy, a robotic toy, a few small toys to bat around or a wobbly weeble toy.By Tracie Hotchner

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