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 275 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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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.

Support the show

Logo by Logan Laveau

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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Filmmaker and journalist Megan Liz Smith joins me to talk about her short documentary Cat Lady, a moving portrait of an independent rescuer in South Florida.

We discuss the emotional and physical labor of caring for community cats, what it means to document someone’s life with dignity, and how storytelling can shine a light on often-invisible work.

Of course, we also talk about her orange soul cat Jack, fostering, prescription food struggles, and a toy your cats might go absolutely wild for.

Watch & Follow Megan

• Instagram: @meganlizsmith
• YouTube: Megan Liz Smith
• Watch Cat Lady on Megan’s YouTube channel

Resources & Mentions

• Royal Canin SO Prescription Food – Discussed in relation to male cat urinary health
• Self-Heating Cat Beds – A cozy option for winter months
• Cat Dancer Wire Toy – A simple, affordable toy that sparks serious play
• Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) – Check your local animal services or rescue organizations for community cat programs near you
• Girls and Their Cats - Cat Lady Home Tours

Stay Connected

• 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.

Support the show

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