Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...
Episodes
Ep#19 - Shame, sex, and saying the unsayable - with author Marianne Power
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 2 finale, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with my dear friend Marianne Power, author of the international bestseller Help Me! an...
Ep#18 - Unmasking and finding your true creative voice - with illustrator Gracie Klumpp
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Gracie Klumpp, an autistic author and illustrator who tells stories with words and pictu...
Ep#17 - Painting from a place of wonder - with artist Gabriella Buckingham
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Gabriella Buckingham, a British contemporary painter known for her experimental still life and intuitive landscape wo...
Ep#16 - Nostalgia, longing, and landscapes - with artist & curator Victoria J. Fry
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Victoria J. Fry opens up about her journey from art school graduate to successful multi-passionate creative entrepreneur. Based in Ne...
Ep#15 - Deliberately seeking out joy - with artist & illustrator Helen C. Stark
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm absolutely delighted to share my conversation with Helen C. Stark, the brilliant artist behind The Time Foragers Club on Substack. Helen's journey...
Ep#14 - Comedy, criticism, & the politics of drag - with drag queen Annie Rection
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of my favourite episodes of the pod to date, I sit down with Copenhagen drag legend Annie Rection for a conversation that had me in stitches fr...
Ep#13 - Building an art career without social media - with artist Louise Stigell
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Swedish watercolour artist, educator, and creative business coach Louise Stigell for an honest conversation about bui...
Ep#12 - Capturing emotional landscapes - with artist Orla Stevens
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this delightful episode, the wonderful Orla Stevens takes us on a journey through the Scottish landscapes that have shaped her artistic vision - fr...
Ep#11 - Patterns, performance, & painting the vibes - with artist Kyla Yager
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kyla Yager, a Toronto-based artist who has turned her ADHD into her creative superpower.Kyla creates w...
Ep#10 - Zines, punk, and creative fearlessness - with artist Dave Conrey
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Dave Conrey - artist, graphic designer, and zine-maker extraordinaire - for a conversation that had me ...
Ep#9 - Studio journals, sea swimming, and sensory memory - with artist Tara Leaver
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm absolutely delighted to share my conversation with Tara Leaver, an artist and educator whose journey back to creativity after depres...
Ep#8 - Why it’s your job to be delusional & unrealistic - with writer Amie McNee
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's chat is with the absolutely brilliant Amie McNee, author of the brand new book We Need Your Art: Stop Fucking Around And Make Somethin...
Ep#7 - Art, activism and the long game of self-trust - with artist Andrea Schroeder
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off season two of the pod with this gorgeous conversation with Andrea Schroeder, founder of the Creative Dream Incubator. What I love about An...
Ep#6 - Growing an art business through genuine connection - with artist Tracy Verdugo
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of season one, I sit down with Tracy Verdugo, an Australian artist and teacher whose vibrant work and approach to creativity has ...
Ep#5 - Telling sensitive stories with compassion - with writer Rachel Catherine Allen
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You're in for an absolute treat with this episode! I had the utter joy of chatting with the phenomenal Rachel Allen - a writer, journalist, and memoir...
Ep#4 - Dealing with censorship as a queer, erotic artist - with Edward Ficklin
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a delightful conversation with the wonderful Edward Ficklin! In this episode of Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents… we explore the risqué wor...
Ep#3 - Autism, creativity, and pursuing a multi-passionate career - with artist & author Lucy H. Pearce
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Lucy H. Pearce this week, and let me tell you, it was a corker.Lucy is one of those pe...
Ep#2 - Balancing art, business, and parenthood with artist Carrie Brummer
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode, I sit down with the brilliant Carrie Brummer to explore the beautiful chaos of combining artmaking with entrepreneurship...
Ep#1 - Sketchbooks as refuge, ritual, & reflection with artist Helen Wells
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself feeling paralysed by that crisp new sketchbook, scared to make the first mark? My guest this week, the wonderful artist Hele...