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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.
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Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- 🎁 The Holiday Gift Guide Episode Is Here! This week, I’m sharing my newly refreshed Holiday Gift Guide for Creatives and Their Cats — a curated list of tools, treats, small creators, and enrichment toys I actually use and love. 👉 Explore the full guide (with photos!) on the bl...
Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Sterling “TrapKing” Davis – a rapper turned community cat advocate and founder of TrapKing Humane Cat Solutions. Sterling shares how he went from life on the road to trapping, neutering, and returning cats around the world, an...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Fortune Cookie—a NYC burlesque performer, acrobat and producer of Books & Burlesque, the literary-meets-burly show celebrating underrepresented authors and stellar performers. Fortune shares how Chinese dance and circus arts fue...
Don’t Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! --- In this week’s episode, Gemma sits down with Luna Lovelee—a Long Beach–based burlesque performer, costumer, and producer of Show Me Your Kitties Cabaret. Luna shares how rescuing a kitten trapped inside a car led her to connect with the Little Lion Foundation and inspired her to cr...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! We’re kicking off Season 2 with a solo episode all about balancing your day job with the art that fuels your soul. If you’ve ever felt torn between paying the bills and pursuing your true creative work, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five tip...
Hi Kitty Cats! We're back this fall. This is the podcast where you pounce into the lives or burlesque and nightlife performers - their craft, their cats, and how these two worlds intertwine. In Season 2, you’ll hear: Guest interviews with performers and feline expertsSolo episodes with creative tips and behind-the-scenes reflectionsA bigger, bolder focus on building our com-mew-nity of cat-loving creativesSeason 2 premieres Thursday, October 16 — subscribe now so you don’t miss the first...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, hello, kitty cats! It’s the season one finale of Tails and Tassels! 🎉 Thank you for joining me on this journey since our debut in October. In this episode, I’m answering listener questions about how I got into burlesque and animal welfare, sharing exciting updates about upcom...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with El Jong—a multi-talented photographer, videographer, and YouTube content creator who’s mastered the art of turning passion into a full-blown creative hustle. El Jong dives into his journey from film photography to building an authentic br...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- 🐾 We’re nearing the end of Season 1! This solo episode is an unscripted chat about life, creativity, and what’s next. I’m reflecting on hitting 20 episodes, the behind-the-scenes work of running a podcast, and why I chose to host Tails and Tassels as Gemma Smith instead of my burles...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week's episode, Gemma sits down with Rogue, a magician, mentalist, and longtime animal lover. You might recognize him from America’s Got Talent or his jaw-dropping performances on the magic circuit. Rogue shares his journey in the world of magic, the creative challenges he f...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this solo episode, I’m sharing an inside look at the most recent Catbaret!, my NYC-based cat-themed variety show! From behind-the-scenes moments to my personal reflections on the last show, you’ll get an unfiltered look at what it takes to bring this production to life. Plus, I’l...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the multi-talented Neysa Lozano, an actor, avant-garde theater artist, tarot reader, and storyteller. Neysa shares how her love for performance and mysticism intertwine, from her theatrical roots to crafting compelling narrative...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this special Galentine’s Day episode, we’re celebrating friendship—both human and feline! Whether you're spending the day with friends, loved ones, or just your cat, we’ll dive into five heartwarming reasons why cats make the best companions. From their emotional support to their...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma sits down with the powerhouse Amber Lyoness, the founder of Lyoness Dance Company and creator of the sexy feline-inspired burlesque show Purr. Amber shares her journey from dance to fashion school to discovering her love for burlesque and how ...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- Hello, kitty cats! Welcome back to Tails and Tassels! I'm your host, Gemma Smith—animal advocate by day and host of the Catbaret, a cat-themed variety show in NYC by night! In this episode, we're diving into the story of the Catbaret, where cats, creativity, and community collide. D...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this week’s Tails and Tassels, Gemma chats with the multi-talented Bitsy Brûlée, an actor and burlesque artist known for her undeniable love for her very special cat, Screamy. ✨🐾 Bitsy shares how she got started in the world of burlesque, her inspirations behind her art in ...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this solo episode of Tails and Tassels, I share my top stress management tips for performers, from daily rituals and time management strategies to the grounding power of spending time with my cats. These simple but effective techniques help me avoid burnout and stay balanced in ...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this special expert episode of Tails and Tassels, Gemma welcomes Dan Trachtenberg, producer and host of the Shelter Cats Podcast, which has surpassed an incredible 200,000 downloads in just two seasons! 🎉 As one of our expert guests, Dan dives into his journey from blogging abou...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this first mini-episode of 2025, I’m reflecting on 2024—what a year it’s been—and sharing my fresh focus and intentions for the year ahead. I also get real about some of the challenges and setbacks I’ve faced, how they’ve shaped me, and what I’ve learned as I step into 2025 with ...
Don't Miss the Next Catbaret! 🐱🎭 There’s always a new Catbaret show coming up—whether in person in NYC or virtually! Grab your tickets at CatbaretShow.com for a night of cat-themed comedy, music, and burlesque! -- In this episode, Gemma chats with Amanda B., a musician, podcaster, and creative force behind 6 Degrees of Cats. They explore the significance of investing in artist communities, how embracing your true self can empower creators, and why misunderstood cats (and people) are at the he...
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