Weekly Watchalongs! w/ Abby

Joel and Toast talk with CATS fancier Abby (Twitter @clapifyoulikeme) about the weekly digital watchalongs of the movie that she hosted from June 2020 to April 2021, and Abby provides a critical perspective only someone who's seen CATS 50+ times can.

Since you deserve to experience a watchalong too, Abby is hosting a special one Saturday, May 22nd at 9pm EST!  Send Abby a DM for the invite.

Referenced in this episode:  Judi Dench didn't play Dungeons & Dragons with Vin Diesel on the set of Chronicles of Riddick.

Twitter: @IneffableCats, @joelkarnold

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Joel and Toast talk with film critic and writer Kayleigh Donaldson about director Tom Hooper and his path to making CATS, what a more successful adaptation of could have looked like, and the state of the Hollywood musical today.

Referenced in this episode: Linus Karp's "how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats'"

Twitter: @IneffableCats, @joelkarnold

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Joel and Toast talk with film and gossip writer Sarah Marrs (co-host of The Hollywood Read) about the Oscar aspirations CATS once had, how those hopes crashed and burned, and what an underappreciated miracle it is how any movie comes together.

Referenced in this episode: CATS' song "Beautiful Ghosts" being nominated for a Grammy.

This episode's Joellicle Choice is Queen Elizabeth! Joel talks with her person Alexavier. You can find more photos of her and some of Alexavier's wonderful art on his Instagram.

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Joel and Toast talk with writer/editor Anya Crittenton and Dana Bramble about the life and career of Andrew Lloyd Webber, musical-to-movie changes, and the possible lurid past between Old Deuteronomy and Gus the Theater Cat.

Referenced in this episode: Andrew Lloyd Webber calling CATS ridiculous, the butthole left over from the Butthole Cut, and Anya and Dana's CATS bounding.

This episode's Joellicle Choice is Gambino! Joel talks with his person Tawny about this orange boy who went viral last December for saying "well, hi!" like a little southern gentleman. You can find him and his tuxedo cat brother Tom on Instagram and TikTok.

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Joel and Toast profile CATS star Francesca Hayward who plays Victoria, giving you an overview of her ballet career, her experience dancing and singing for the movie, and how she feels about the notorious VFX.

If you're looking for new film podcasts, check out The B-Side and The Mixed Reviews! Joel recently guested on an episode of The B-Side discussing Keira Knightley movies and last year appeared on The Mixed Reviews discussing the cinema of Chris Hemsworth.

Referenced in this episode: the "Beautiful Ghosts" making-of featurette, Sarah Crompton's review of Coppélia, and Hayward's interviews with The Telegraph, ClassicFM, W Magazine, and The Stage. Francesca Hayward audio from the CATS EPK.

This episode's Joellicle Choice is Rick! You can see more of this genius cat by following Mike Cygan and Beth Radloff.  

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Joel and Toast chat with film critic Angie Han whose passion for CATS rivals their own. They talk just what kind of actor Gus the Theater Cat was, how to work CATS into any conversation, and the perfect hand-washing song (aka "Skimbleshanks The Railway Cat").

Referenced in this episode: Angie's piece on the 5 stages of experiencing CATS and her article on why CATS is the perfect movie for virtual group hangs (also THE LIGHTHOUSE and EMMA).

This episode's Joellicle Choice is Albus the Sphynx! This adorable hairless boy has his own instagram (@albus.d.sphynx), and you can also follow his people Liann Kaye and Charlene Kaye. 

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

Last week rumors of a so-called 'Butthole Cut' of CATS sent shockwaves through Twitter, nay the entire entertainment industry. Joel and Toast call up Joel's sister Gwen to explain what we know so far.

Referenced in this episode:  CATS' second theatrical cut with updated effects,  Seth Rogen's CATS thread, the tweet that kicked off #ReleasetheButtholeCut mania, the anonymous clarification, the Pee Cut update, and Ben Mekler's first reaction shenanigans.

This week's Joellicle Choice is Basil! To see more of this garbage boy follow Katie on Instagram (@katiemende).

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

In this inaugural jellicle episode, film critic Kristy Puchko joins Joel and Toast to discuss Rowdy Screenings, this movie’s sexual energy, and CATS as a cult hit in the making.

Referenced in this episode: Old Deuteronomy's trailer look versus her final form, Kristy's review of CATS for Pajiba.com, and her piece on Alamo Drafthouse's Rowdy Screenings. And of course, we crowned the first ever Joellicle Choice Anastasia! If you want to see more of this queen follow Joel's roommate Alex on Instagram (@third_mann).

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.

If the movie CATS broke your brain, welcome! Whether you're still processing, ready to celebrate this mesmerizing trainwreck, or just need to know what a jellicle is, Ineffable! is here for you with a cozy exploration of this deranged motion picture. Join host Joel Arnold (and his cat Toast) as they merrily lean ever further into CATS madness while talking with writers, comedians, and anyone with strong feelings about this one-of-a-kind movie.

Twitter: @IneffableCats

Instagram: @IneffableCats

Email: IneffableCatsPod@gmail.com

Original music by Jeremy Nasato.

Cover art by Tyler Donnelly.