Darwin and Cat

Darwin and Cat

The most famous mid-market show you’ve never heard is back. The Darwin and Cat Radio Show aired on WZMR 104.9 The Edge in Albany, NY during the late '00s. This is the story behind the show. Yes, a show about the show.

Episodes

July 7, 2025 60 mins

In this raw and personal episode, Darwin and Cat dive deep into the music that saved their weird little lives—from Cat’s punk rock awakening to Darwin’s lifelong love of Sinatra and space-age bachelor pad sounds. It's a heartfelt audio memoir of lifelines, obsessions, and WTF moments (including one unhinged mom and some extreme Shaun Cassidy confusion). Because for some of us, music isn’t just a soundtrack—it’s survival. If you...

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This week, Darwin and Cat switch gears with a personal update that’s equal parts awkward, heartfelt, and hilarious. Cat recounts the bizarrely polite story of losing something dear—and what, exactly, she stuffed in her bra on the way out—while Darwin drops a bombshell about his next big life and career move. This episode is packed with unexpected turns, nostalgic callbacks, a celebrity medical horror story, and a sneak peek at wher...

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May 26, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, Darwin and Cat mourn the slow, cringeworthy death of commercial radio—once a cultural cornerstone, now a relic of corporate bloat, fake “local” flavor, and DJs with more ego than insight. With their signature comedy and real-life stories (including Cat driving into a Mexican parade and Darwin’s traumatizing encounter with Aqua-Net), they peel back the curtain on how the industry sold its soul. But it’s not all doom...

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May 12, 2025 40 mins

On this episode, Darwin and Cat celebrate their 25th show with their first AMA: Ask. Us. Anything. From behind-the-scenes broadcast disasters and childhood confessions to surprising musical pasts, reality TV fame, and one unforgettable sports mix-up—no topic was off-limits. Darwin recounts the chaos of keeping WEQX live during a power outage, Cat shares her deathrock days as drummer of the Super Heroines, and together they open up ...

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May 5, 2025 35 mins

Everyone’s had a boss—some great, some… not so much. In this episode, Darwin and Cat share quick stories about their own lineup of bosses before welcoming their very first guest: former boss Dan Austin. Together, they dive into EQX lore, uncover what management really thought about Darwin and Cat during their time at Albany Broadcasting, and much more.


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April 28, 2025 18 mins

Like most people, Darwin and Cat have had their fair share of Coworkers from Hell—and in this two-part episode, they're all making an appearance.

In Part Two, meet the omnipresent pest who flashed her lady bits, the beloved coworker we lost, one rare gem who wasn't from hell, and a non-radio colleague who will make you think twice before ever trusting a Frosty again.

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April 21, 2025 29 mins

Like most people, Darwin and Cat have had their fair share of coworkers from hell—and in this two-part episode, they’re all making an appearance.

In Part One, meet the infamous colleague with questionable hygiene, the Jesus Freak, the oddly specific “Black Jewish NASCAR fan,” the know-it-all who impulsively bought a gas station, and the "third wheel" we were SURE was decades older than he actually was.

But wait—there’s more...

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April 14, 2025 31 mins

On this week’s episode, the duo dives deep into their nerdy radio roots. From Cat’s wild teenage adventures hanging out at KROQ with Rodney on the Roq and the Poorman – including a truly bizarre Ric Ocasek story – to Darwin’s obsession with distant AM stations and his college radio days with his first on-air partner – this episode is a love letter to the magic of radio. Along the way, they revisit the golden age of Casey Kasem coun...

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April 7, 2025 26 mins

In their early days at WZMR, Darwin and Cat made the rookie mistake of accepting low salaries without negotiating for more. From a disastrous first meeting with inedible food to an awkward attempt at shaming management into a raise with a game called, “Who Makes More?” — the duo shares their frustrations with the station's undervaluation of their work. Hear about a bizarre meeting that included foot-related topics, triple coupo...

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March 10, 2025 25 mins

Suspended? Fired? This week's story has it all—and somehow, Rachael Ray is at the center of it... or is she? Join Darwin and Cat as they dive into the bizarre chain of events that led to their "suspension"—a wild ride involving a questionable stunt, an (alleged) celebrity scandal, and the National Enquirer. Yes, really. Tune in to hear the true story of how everything went off the rails.

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March 3, 2025 28 mins

Darwin and Cat had their fair share of bosses—some great, others forgettable. But one stands alone. Enter The Wrecking Ball. Devious and gargantuan, he obliterated everything in his wake—Darwin and Cat included. His wife was a peach too. This episode uncovers the chaos, betrayal, and wreckage left in their path. Buckle up.

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February 24, 2025 33 mins

After the show ended in 2008 did Darwin and Cat just vanish? What ever became of them? Find out in this episode how life took them both on unexpected and surprising paths.

No, not the golden path - not that surprising.

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February 17, 2025 47 mins

Darwin and Cat have always pushed the limits on their radio show—largely because that was their job. Sometimes they pushed too far. Their version of a trip to the principal’s office was the dreaded “SEE ME” email from the boss. In this episode, Darwin and Cat count down their five most infamous moments. They also unearth vintage clips that somehow didn’t get them in trouble back then—but probably would today. With hindsight, they’r...

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February 3, 2025 23 mins

Dive into Darwin and Cat’s rollercoaster journey as they edge close to fame with Sirius Satellite Radio, have an unexpected run-in with Anderson Cooper, and uncover the mayhem that ensues when Sudafed and booze mix. Oh, and hear why Cat feels bad about her reaction to Darwin’s gift that could have saved her life.

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January 20, 2025 54 mins

For a brief moment, Darwin and Cat were "famous" thanks to Cat turning her world upside down to be a swap mom on the ABC-TV reality show "Wife Swap" (Season 4, Episode 10 - McGoldrick/Noel). In this episode, Darwin and Cat share their behind-the-scenes experience, revealing what it was like to be on reality TV during its peak, and sharing some secrets about the show. The swap mom from Texas joined Darwin as a co...

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January 13, 2025 38 mins

You might not believe this but Darwin and Cat were the darlings of the HR dept. at Albany Broadcasting. No, really - HR *liked* Darwin and Cat. After listening to this episode you'll find out why.

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January 6, 2025 32 mins

People always ask "did you get to meet famous people" - well sure of course. Then they ask what they were like. Well, some were nicer than others. This week Darwin and Cat talk about their worst guests and worst interviews ever. The parade of mental patients, clowns, and mishaps includes: Allison Mack, Travis Meeks (Days of the New), Paul DiMeo, High Pitch Eric (Howard Stern Show), Jeff the Drunk (Howard Stern Show), Crazy Cabbie (...

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December 22, 2024 36 mins

This week Darwin and Cat share some Christmas stories from their years in radio. Did you know stations got vicious over xmas music? It happens. Also on this episode D&C share some of their personal Christmas memories. Most importantly you'll learn that there are RULES for Christmas. F*ck*ng rules, actually. Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas from D&C.

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December 16, 2024 26 mins

If the records weren’t free, we’d be all news! Yes, the records were free for radio stations. Yes, radio stations depend on advertising to exist and in this episode Darwin and Cat talk about some of the more memorable advertisers that they encountered along the way. Wonky eyes, crushed cars, a lesbian bar that wasn't, and everything in-between.

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December 9, 2024 35 mins

The show was great until it wasn't. Unfortunately the honeymoon ended and the war began. In this episode Darwin and Cat discuss how their initially little pranks turned into passive-aggressiveness driven by a jerk boss. Eventually everything came to a head and one of them got up and quit the show. Beret insults and head injuries abounded. In short, s**t got bad. But some yellow snow fixed everything.

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