Everything But The Cats

In an effort to give the history of haunted houses as an attraction and story element, we do pretty much everything but what we set out to do. Can Christians celebrate Halloween? How do we feel about ghosts? Are haunted houses worth it? Why do people go to haunted attractions? Do we answer any of these questions? Not really!If you enjoy us, please like and subscribe so you can keep hanging out with us!If you have a favorite haunt or other creepy attraction, let us know in the comments. If you work at one or have a...

Can a fuzzy little caterpillar predict the weather? One town in North Carolina seems to believe so. Join us as we discuss the Woolly Worm Festival as well as the history behind the tradition and some other folklore surrounding the winter and predictions thereof.

Do you have your own traditions and prediction methods? Share them below! Do you want to join us for an episode? Reach out to us! Have you been listening for more than a few minutes? Go ahead and subscribe! Please, we will love you forever if you do (and probably...

Our brave hunters, after recently defeating the Jersey Devil, have continued their journey to figure out what the Witnesses are after. In this episode the gang (Allen, Ambrose, and Thomas) are joined by a new hunter (Joseph) as they arrive at a new city with new mysteries to unlock. Will they get to the bottom of the mysterious cult recruiting people in the casinos? Will they discover more of their own backstories? Will Allen be able to protect his new friends from the very organization he works for? Tune in to find out how the Long Hunt continues. If...

Can a person actually make it rain? In this episode of Everything But the Cats, we dive into the strange world of rainmakers in the 1890s. These people claimed they could influence the weather and bring rain to dry lands. At the center of our story is one particular rainmaker named Melbourne, also known as the Rain Wizard. How did rainmakers supposedly control the weather? Is there any reason to believe their claims? And are we still doing this today? Tune in with us as we seek to find answers to all of these questions. If you have your...

In 1896-1897 there was a short period where most of the western and central United States were alight with the stories of airships in the night skies. Were they seeing UFOs? Were these government tests? Is it all an elaborate hoax that we still haven't caught on to over 100 years in the future? Tune in to see what kind of theories we come up with and to hear the stories themselves. Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E60rnQGYTO65DTkVpe6D9?si=46ylUvAcTmuoXAXqxvf04gAdam Ward: https://www.instagram.com/adamjward1/Jared...

In the thrilling conclusion to our first mystery, our merry band of monster hunters not only faces the cult head on, but also defeats the Jersey Devil once and for all. Or do they? tune in to find out exactly what happens at the conclusion of this first mystery. As always, if you want to join us, please reach out and we would love to get you involved somehow. If you have ideas or suggestions for mysteries that you would like to see us try to solve, again, please reach out. But most of all, stay lovely. Thank you...

If you have ever had the displeasure of experiencing a new group of people being put through ice breakers, you are probably familiar with the game of two truths and a lie. But what happens when you take two people who have been good friends for over half of their lives and have them play the game designed for strangers? Tune in to find out who the better liar is, or who knows the other better. Topics range from personal to historical to science to sports! If you would like to throw your own in the comments for us...

The 2026-2027 Premier League season is almost here, and we are making our predictions! Five fans, five clubs, and absolutely zero objectivity as we preview the upcoming season. Jacob (Tottenham), Josh (Newcastle), Gabe (Arsenal), DJ (Man U), and Gage (Man City) sit down to debate the Premier League title race, transfers, relegation battle, challenges, and season-ending predictions. Who will win the league? Can Arsenal win back-to-back? Are United actually back? How will Newcastle move forward? Will Tottenham battle relegation once again? We are putting our predictions on record so we can come back at the end of the season...

We rejoin our hunters after the realization that Owen's daughter is looking for him. With her assistance they find their way to his cabin, to the fire tower, and eventually to the Leed's Cabin as well. Will they continue to encounter the cult members? Will they find the prayer that they needed to defeat the Jersey Devil? Will Ryan have more of an impact this time than last? Tune in to find out. If you have enjoyed this series, please leave a like, comment, and subscribe. Let us know any way that you appreciate what we are doing here...

Sometimes in history weird things happen. Sometimes there is a logical explanation that comes to the light pretty easily and sometimes it is elusive. In 1518 Strasbourg experienced possibly the strangest outbreak in history: uncontrollable dancing. Join us as we explore the historical context of the dancing plague as well as the possible causes and come to the same conclusion that everyone else has had to land on: we don't really know. 00:00 - Cold Open02:13 - Intro03:30 - Historical Context13:05 - Patient zero23:34 - Government Response 29:49 - Religious context and Saint Vitus40:21 - Theories 49:25 - Pop Culture References 55:12 - conclusionIf...

This week the boys continue their investigation into what they now know is the Jersey Devil. Will they find out who the cultists following them were? Will they track down how to defeat such a beast? Will Ambrose find even more mysterious functions to his magic tent? Tune in to find out. If you have further questions, suggestions, or would like to join us at some point, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E60rnQGYTO65DTkVpe6D9?si=46ylUvAcTmuoXAXqxvf04gAdam Ward: https://www...

In the 2015 Pacific Games the world saw what would go down as one of the greatest games of professional soccer in all of history. But not really for the reasons you might think. Join us as DJ walks Gage through this high scoring clash that may go down as a record that cannot be broken. If you have stories like this one that you would like us to cover, let us know in the comments or by reaching out to us. If you like hanging out with us, go ahead and subscribe. And if you would like to come...

Church history is full of inspiring stories of grace, love that knows no bounds, and even the miraculous. It is also full of stories of flawed people doing strange things for often misguided reasons. This week Gage teaches DJ about one such story: the Cadaver Synod. The Cadaver Synod refers to a time in history when an active Pope dug up a previous pope and put him on trial for crimes against the Catholic Church. It has gone down in history as a perplexing moment on its own, but is surrounded by political intrigue, church divisions, and moments of...

This week we officially begin our long running Monster of the Week campaign. Monster hunters Allen Cage, Ambrose Penderghast, and Thomas Bingus travel to the remote town of Barrow's Crossing, New Jersey to investigate reports of mutilated pets and livestock only to find that animals are not the only things in danger. What mysteries do the pine barrens hold? Will the hunters save the small town? How many rolls will Ambrose fail before he is five levels higher than everyone else? Stay tuned to find out. Monster of the Week is a table top rpg where you collaboratively tell...

This week we begin a new journey where we will play Monster of the Week and follow the adventures of a group of eclectic monster hunters as they journey across the United States, and maybe even the world. Today we meet the hunters and get them prepared to go on a journey together. What will they encounter? Will they meet new friends along the way? How will they fare in the wild world that has just been opened up to them? Tune in to find out. If you would like to join as a guest for an episode (MOTW...

We are in the midst of the world cup; a tournament held every four years that the soccer world goes mad for. And this time around, the tournament is hosted in North America. Join us as we make predictions on basically every step of the process for the world cup.

If you want to argue, have your own predictions, or whatever let us know in the comments, by email, or on our social media.

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Have you ever wanted to be an anthropomorphic bear trying to steal honey from a honey convention while convincing the world around you that you are in fact a human? Well look no further than honey heist, the one-page RPG that we had a blast playing with our friend Nick. Do you have suggestions for other episodes? Do you want to come on? Do you have questions for how or why we did things a certain way? Let us know! 00:20 - Intro01:32 - Meet the bears 04:49 - What is Honey Heist? 07:36 - Setting the stage 20:56 - The Heist begins1:41:11...

The Premier League season is in the books, which means it's time for final grades.

This week, our panel of supporters from Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham look back on the biggest stories of the 2025/2026 season. We hand out season ratings, discuss the best and worst signings, evaluate manager performances, and decide how satisfied or worried we are going into next season.

From title challengers to relegation battlers, from transfer triumphs to costly mistakes, we are breaking down the season for our respective teams and many other...

When you hear the name Satan, what comes to mind? Do you picture a man in a sharp suit driving a fast car? Do you picture an actor from a movie you saw once? How about a dragon or snake? If you have been raised in the west with western media then you probably actually imagine a red guy with horns, hooves, and a pitchfork. You also probably assume he is the king of Hell. But what if I told you that the devil is neither of those things, and that his portrayal in Scripture is much more nuanced...

This week DJ takes Gage through the astonishing history behind one of the most iconic modern gestures, the high five, and how culturally important it is. Was it born in a legendary Dodgers game in 1977? Does it stretch back to jazz clubs and wartime camaraderie? Was it invented by a cartoon girl who could travel through time? All of these theories will be tested and tried as we seek to discuss the origin of the high five and its roots in African American culture, gay culture, and the broader American culture. Though we are all familiar with the high...

We had the pleasure once again to be joined by our friend Nathan Hurley of Fox Royale and the Royale Cinema Lounge (and many more things by now) to discuss what has been going on with the cinema lounge as well as a lot of movie and tv nonsense. Do you like good music? Check out Fox Royale! Do you like movies, but specifically the feeling of putting a VHS on while there are good food and drinks for sale nearby, and you happen to live in or near Joplin Missouri? Check out the Royale Cinema Lounge! Regardless, we...

Disclaimer: None of us are professionals and none of our opinions should be regarded as those of professionals. The stories we tell in this episode are purely based on personal experiences and curiosity. If you are struggling with addiction and would like help, we recommend reaching out to someone you trust, finding a program in your city, or check this link for various other resources https://www.reddit.com/r/addiction/wiki/resources/This week we are joined by our friend Connor to discuss his own journey with addiction, recovery, and the systems that are in place around it...

This week DJ teaches Gage several things from the perspective of a father. Things that you may or may not have learned, things you may know way better than we do, and maybe even things you care about. Tune in to hear the fatherly advice of DJ.00:20 - Intro 05:58 - How to cook meat31:58 - How to tie your shoes48:28 - How to start a new hobby 1:05:31 - How to know what's wrong with your car1:09:04 - How to tell if someone is interested in you1:13:39 - Side Projects, gender roles, and thank you's Thank you to our friends...

This week we had the pleasure to hang out with Union Omaha forward Dylan Borczak to discuss his journey from Detroit to Omaha and everywhere in between. Whether it's playing soccer at the college level, sharing the field with some of the greatest players in the US leagues, or just doing life in an effort to be more like Jesus, tune in to hear Dylan's story and his thoughts on the beautiful game (and some other things). Follow Dylan here: https://www.instagram.com/dylanborczak?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==If you would like...

Disclaimer: We have a deep respect for the paranormal and cryptozoological communities, and out of that love and respect we have decided to have some fun this April Fool's day by poking fun at a thing we both appreciate. Any likeness expressed by our friend Nick is purely coincidental and everything in this episode is in good fun. This week we are joined by long time paranormal investigator Buster Denques to dive into the world of ghosts, goblins, and everything in between. Join us to hear some awful tales, to experience part of the process, and to see the...

Though this technically isn't our first time recording in person, this will be the first time that you, dear viewer, get to actually see the video that came from it. Today we are celebrating two things: firstly that we both made it to 30, and secondly that we hit 100 youtube subscribers! To celebrate, DJ has visited Gage and we decided to debate about it. Who won each debate? What topics should we tackle next? Do you have your own takes that we did not get to? Share your answers to any of these questions in the comments below, and if...

In celebration of his birthday, Gage decided it would be a good idea to ruin one of his favorite shows of all time: Naruto. On a serious note, Gage wanted to share this series that he loves dearly with his best friend, and also with you dear listeners. So whether you've seen Naruto or not, please tune in with us to hear the story from the beginning to the end (except for Boruto) as we go on a three-part journey to cover the entire story from memory. Please correct me if there is something I really messed up on...

One of our favorite episodes from our early days of audio-only podcasting was our draft episode. It just felt like us, it allowed for a fun game, and it helped us to get comfortable in this world of content creation. To help us revisit some of what we originally did, as well as to supply an episode that has been requested a surprising amount, we are back with some more drafts! Who had the better drafts? Tune in, comment, and let us know who did a better job in the comments below! And if this is content that you...

This was originally scheduled to release on Valentine's weekend, but due to life circumstances it is coming out a bit late. However, we asked Garrett to join us again so that we could do what we do best and give relationship advice to complete strangers. Do you agree with us? Do you disagree? If you have your own takes, leave them in the comments below. Like and subscribe and all that jazz, but most of all stay lovely dear listener/viewer. Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob Casey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7E60rnQGYTO65DTkVpe6D9...

When you think of Canada what comes to mind? Large antlered animals (moose)? Ice hockey? Poutine?! How about maple syrup? Canada produces the overwhelming majority of the world's maple syrup, and Quebec specifically produces about 77% of it. And in 2012, with mounting tensions, some good planning, and a bit of a capitalistic spark, at least 17 men worked together to pull off the most expensive (and Canadian) heist in the country's history. Stay tuned for the whole story, and if you like this kind of content let us know so we can keep making more of it. 00:21 - Intro 06:47 - Background...

In 2022 Vincent Gepson robbed a bank in Joplin Missouri. He took meticulous care to not be caught, but still was. Join us as DJ explains some of the background to the case as well as the pieces of evidence that would eventually land Vincent back in jail. If you're new here and like hanging out with us, why don't you make that a regular thing and start by subscribing and liking? Thank you regardless for checking us out and stay lovely. Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob CaseyAdam Ward

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In our continued efforts to talk about everything, we have finally turned to the thing most podcasts eventually become, reacting to reddit posts. And today we are joined by a special guest: Angela! Tune in to hang out with the three of us as we answer pressing questions, give our two cents on moral issues, and discuss the implications of cylinders and M&M tubes. If you have posts that you would like us to react to, share them with us! If you would like to throw your own reactions in the mix, comment below and we will share...

This week the boys are joined by their friend Hayden to talk all things football, including his loyalty as a Seahawks fan, the basics of the game, and our predictions of what will happen for the rest of the playoffs. For the record, this was recorded on Friday night, before any of the games the weekend of the second round. We were wrong on at least one metric.

Anywho, thank you for hanging out with us. If you haven't, subscribe. Leave a like, comment below whatever your heart desires (almost at least).

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In our first episode of 2026, and in celebration of DJ's 30th birthday, we have decided to dive deeply into the Cradle Series by Will Wight. Join us as DJ does his best to tell the full, inerrant story of this series (abridged, of course). Two warnings: Spoilers ahead for major portions of the Cradle series. Also, major mistakes in the retelling ahead are very possible, though not guaranteed. 00:20 - Intro 03:02 - Happy Birthday DJ and Cradle 11:24 - Book One: Unsouled 33:58 - Book Two: Soulsmith 39:31 - Book Three: Blackflame 43:00 - Book Four: Skysworn45:19 - Book Five: Ghostwater 49:11 - Book Six...

This week the group of unconventional field agents attempt to find and secure the anomaly causing all the Christmas havoc in Starlight Glen. Will they succeed? Will they fail spectacularly? Will any of them still have frozen yogurt privileges by the end of this mission?

Tune in to find out!

To celebrate hitting the 100 episode milestone, we take a moment to let our listeners behind the curtain to discuss what we have liked about the previous 99 episodes, what we want to do differently in the next 100, and a few other fun topics that come up along the way. We hope you enjoy an opportunity to see the thought process behind what we do, to give us ideas if you would like to, and maybe even to be a guest sometime soon! Comment below or reach out if you do have any suggestions or would like to join us!Mostly...

This Christmas DJ takes us once again to Starlight Glen, but this year we are trying something new: Triangle Agency. This style of TTRPG is similar to the SCP foundation, and using this framework we return to our Christmas-y town to solve yet another mystery and save...Christmas? Not sure on that last one yet, but only time will tell. 00:32 - Intro 01:24 - Ground Rules and Roles 14:07 - Meet the Characters 23:09 - Into the mystery Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob CaseyAdam WardJared ScrowtherIf you want to contact us, send us an email at [email protected]...

Everyone has their favorite holiday traditions. Maybe it is where you go, maybe it is who you spend time with, and maybe it is the food you eat. For us, Eggnog is one of the things we love about the holidays, and we wanted to share that love with you by doing a brief history on how we got this eggy drink. Do you have hard opinions on eggnog? Do you have a favorite store bought brand? Is eggnog actually good? Share your thoughts below. 00:32 - Introduction 02:59 - Passet: ancient cold remedy 16:21 - America and the birth of eggnog 25:24...

It's that time of year again. Happy Thanksgiving all! Like always, Gage and DJ sit down to talk about the year gone by, the media they've consumed, the things they've laughed and cried about, and where they feel God has helped them grow the most. Don't just listen, get involved! What was your favorite media of the year? What are your biggest laughs and silliest cries? What is God teaching you lately? Let us know in the comments! 00:19 - Intro 02:39 - Media Consumed 29:04 - Biggest Laughs35:08 - Silliest Cry 39:13 - What has God been teaching us? 48:22 - Thank YOU...

This week, Gage takes DJ through a Thanksgiving themed mad-lib as well as some general fall trivia. Will we say something weird in the mad-lib? Will DJ get any of the trivia answers correct? Will Gage ever learn how to grow hair? These questions could be answered in today's episode, so tune in to find out, and be sure to share your own fall shenanigans in the comments below!00:19 - Introduction05:13 - Thanksgiving Mad-Lib 16:13 - Fall Trivia 40:09 - What We're Into and Conclusion Thank you to our friends for our musicJacob CaseyAdam WardJared ScrowtherIf you want to contact us...