Curious Cat
After my father's death, I had some strange stuff happen that nudged me to learn about the supernatural. What I've been finding out is life is way more complicated, strange, and wonderful than I'd ever dreamed. The best part? Science is starting to catch up. I focus on the place where science and supernatural collide. What does it mean to be a soul in a meat suit? All episodes are made and offered in love. *All Curious Cat content is owned and operated by Storm Mystery Press LLC
Episodes
This was a busy week for Jesse and Jenn. They went back to back to back to back interviews and live streams. And the result? We are just full of gratitude and joy, sort of like a piñata that we hope you do not hit with a bat.
Our conversation pivots from the sorting hat fun Sam and Jesse are having on Substack to SpaceX's new IPO and the creepy clause in the verbage. We dive into a quick pondering of why tech bros hate us human...
Here's what the clankers say about our special guest today:
Terry Persun is a multi-genre, award-winning author and marketing expert. Known for his intelligent, tech-forward fiction, he has written over a dozen novels across science fiction, mystery, and historical genres. A former electronics design engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran, he actively blends his technical background with rich storytelling.
Did they get it right?
Sp...
LA's Cinerama is slow to be reopened - call to action
Fancy Butt Cushions Litter Courtroom - Musk v. Altman v. Butt Cushions
Atari Buys RPG Game, Wizardry, Vice
Vibe-Coding Has (surprise! surprise!) Gaping Security Holes, Futurism, Jon Christian
Sting Says That Connecting with Community Is What Will Save Us, Twitter-source
If you have information regarding missing hiker Monica Reza, contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Homicide Bureau – Missing Persons Unit at (323) 890-5500. Detective Rincon or Detective Sanchez are leading the investigation, and you can also reach out to the Crescenta Valley Station at (818) 248-3464.
Today we are talking about a missing person's case out of LA County. Her family is begging for her disapp...
But really there's no doom, just talk of, and brace yourself, Jesse's organic 'eggs' and Knight Rider and more.
This week we begin with some pertinent end-of-life-planning information which somehow segues into talk of powdering 'eggs' which goes off the track fast. Soon Jesse is waxing nostalgic about Kit from Knight Rider and Jenn daydreams about David Hasselhoff's hair.
Finally after six years of ...
Episode Intro
If you went to elementary school in the 70s, 80s or 90s, do you remember being tested by a stranger, or group of strangers? Ever get pulled out for a special class with others from different grades? Made to drink something pink?
For whatever reason, right now many are remembering details of GATE programs. But who was behind these school programs? And what was their purpose?
Intro to GATE Memories
Let your mind drift bac...
We told you last week's interview with Sam "The Sky Guy" was pure fire. But after the lights went out and Jesse was super sauced, we got into supernatural stuff with our guest.
From Sam attending a djinn wedding to Jenn encountering one at a Kirkland grocery store to ways to increase your odds of encountering Bigfoot on a hiking trail, this is a delicious half hour.
Links to our special guest:
In this episode of Curious Cat, Jenn and Jesse chat with a mysterious, underground figure (as described by our mutual friend, Rachel White) "Sam the Sky Guy”— aka Sam aka Skyguy. He keeps his details locked down because he has a real world job that might mix with the woo like oil does water.
He read Jesse and Jenn's birth charts, and we have questions! Especially how our charts relate to each other and to AI.
But, folks. T...
Poor Jesse had a rough week, and Jenn was to blame for sending him a tweet about Amazon using AI chatbots to create podcast episodes for products.
But soon his snarly frustration transforms into laughs as he shares one of the best product collaborations in Western history, a Kit Kat candy bar and Faraday cage for cellphones so people can take a real break rom those perpetual spy machines and/or distraction tools in our pockets.
It...
Abigail Kochunas is a trauma-informed reiki specialist, an artist and a published poet, and actor. She describes herself as having gone from trauma "survivor to thriver." She understands the delicate nature and importance of both trauma recovery and spiritual awakening at a human scale - having the experience of that lived-in experience.
Jesse and I ask her about her gifts, the unique family she was raised in, and how she...
Show Intro
It's about damn time we lightened it up, like fully and completely, Jesse. And I thought what better way than to catch you up with modern slang. Who knows? Maybe it'll make your next barn sale even more fun!
(JH) And Jesse...I'm gonna start REALLY easy. This first batch comes from FOX 5's Tyler Thrasher. Here goes:
"Clanker" is a derogatory term for robots or artificial intelligence. The term o...
After covering the article about how bad AI is at diagnosing ER patients in a recent Doom Hole, I strong-armed Jesse into dedicating a whole episode to the subject. I hope it serves as a warning, and helps you to inform someone in your sphere to ALWAYS seek a real human being when dealing with health issues, mental OR physical.
Let's get into it.
(JH) Today on Substack I experienced a first. I was tagged on an AI-related articl...
This week Jesse admits that Bezos' rockets live rent-free in his head. We talk about the week's AI headlines. Jenn shares the story of a little local fair where a strange guitarist interacted strangely.
Article Links
Sasha reporting on old economy and AI now - drop in productivity first
Is the Bezos marriage over? Reading faces...
Show Sources
The Whitest Summer, Jennifer Hotes, Substack (good for a few laughs, I hope!)
Love in the Time of A.I. Companions, Anna Weiner, New York Magazine
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Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local...
Fan favorite segment, Doom Hole, is back with more AI-related headlines. This week we begin with a feel-good shout out to Sam "The Sky Guy" who did our birth charts, and will be our honored guest in a few weeks.
Then Jenn shares some GATE research from a deep rabbit hole she's dug for herself.
And finally, Jesse and Jenn get down to the business of headlines. Jesse empties out his bucket of rage as he shares three Ama...
Today we have TWO special guests that we adore. A married couple, former professional wrestler ”The Golden Greek” Alex Arion & his wife, certified hypnotherapist Monique, attack conventional wisdom and ways of thinking by bringing alternative viewpoints and different subjects to light in an attempt to not only change the thoughts and feelings most people accept as reality, but to obliterate them completely...all while having so...
Jesse and Jenn veer way off the tracks before they even broach the first headline. We meander into the club life of the 80s, Jesse sings Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Jenn shares about the time she got smacked with a wooden ruler because she was dancing too close with her date at a Mormon function.
Then we dive into the week’s headlines which include Microsoft’s CoPilot and a weird opportunity from Sony.
Links to explore further...
Natalie Fehlner is the producer and host of the podcast, Tales from the Truth Seekers. Her moment of waking up came on the heels of reading Eckhart Tolle's, The Power of Now. After an attempt to meditate that changed the trajectory of her life, she is a unique voice in the spiritual space. Adding humor and inspiration and nonjudgement, while making space for the stories of others, you're sure to fall in love with her work...
Jesse and Jenn work through this week's AI headlines. Yes, they can trigger stress and anxiety, but we find ways to laugh and enjoy being human, even in these modern times. It might be the ultimate way to rebel!
Here are the story links:
New York Times freelance book reviewer fired for using AI that stole from The Guardian
Bluesky users outright reject AI app ATTIE, MSN
SoftBank takes out a loan to invest in OpenAI, Yahoo News
Hiking is my happy place. And recently I’ve fallen in love with South Table Mountain in Golden, Colorado. It's sister, North Table Mountain in my estimation gets five times the foot and bicycle traffic.
A month ago, I found a trailhead for South Table that has only a few parking spaces, which guaranteed a peaceful hike! I've done it four times since. My favorite path takes me along an historic ditch, which no longer carri...
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