CAT AND RAT: Charcuterie, No Fish & Hortense Weaseldorf
Summary
Lily seeks advice on planning a miniature fish funeral for her nephew, featuring a tiny coffin, bagpipes, and a subsequent party with salami. Danny consults on publishing a novel based on his real-life romance with a much younger co-star, prompting the hosts to suggest using a pseudonym to protect his marriage. The episode also features a comedic intro where Gareth Reynolds claims to be investigating a cult in Vermont.
Topics discussed
Podcast intro and host banter
Gareth's credentials and role-playing discussion
Occult detective case and Men in Black reference
Promoting Kat's Instagram and upcoming exposé
Wayfair sponsorship and home products
Quince sponsorship and wardrobe staples
Mint Mobile sponsorship and summer sale
Caller Lily introduces herself and last meal prompt
Discussion on last meals and vegetarianism
Lily's nephew's fish dies and funeral planning begins
Planning the fish funeral theme and attire
Miniature funeral concept and bright colors
Eulogy, new fish, and nephew's involvement
Coffin details and framed picture of the fish
Headstone, flowers, and fish's name
Program, post-its, and party food planning
Salami and cheese details and closing the call
Squarespace sponsorship and website advice
Caller Danny's background and midlife crisis
Danny's novel based on theater romance
Kat's advice on telling husband about the book
Reading excerpt and character similarity
Reading romantic scene from Danny's novel
Advice on informing cast and husband
Brainstorming pseudonyms for the character
Finalizing name choice and closing the call
Outro and production credits
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