Wow in the World How To Talk To A Cat (8/4/25)
Aug 4, 2025
Mindy struggles to get her sleigh cats to listen. The hosts explore how changing her tone might improve communication. They delve into 'cat-directed speech' and its effects, likening it to the way we talk to babies. A fascinating study reveals that most cats respond better to their owner's voice and even react to baby talk. Mindy hilariously attempts this technique to herd her cats, leading to chaotic results. The episode wraps up with fun listener messages and shout-outs from around the globe.
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Mindy Battles Uncooperative Sleigh Cats
- Mindy describes her sleigh cats ignoring her while she tries to herd them.
- She worries they won't cooperate for stunt cat school and expresses frustration at their catitude.
Dennis Prefers Dogs Over Cats
- Dennis argues dogs are easier to train and love unconditionally compared to cats.
- He uses humorous examples like dogs making coffee to illustrate why he prefers dogs for training.
Cats Distinguish Familiar Voices And Tone
- Cats respond differently to human voices depending on familiarity and tone used by the speaker.
- Researchers found cats react more to their owner’s voice and to owner-directed high-pitched 'cat talk' than to strangers.