PurrCon, Podcasts & Passion: The Many Lives of KJ McGlin
On today’s episode of 19 Cats and Counting, we’re joined by the unstoppable KJ McGlin, also known as the Kitty Correspondent. KJ is the author of Raised by Cats, a speaker, frequent podcast guest, host of KJ Today on YouTube, co-host of Pet Pals TV with Patty Spitler, creator of the annual PurrCon event weekend, and a passionate supporter of all things cat.
We’ll be talking about her latest adventures, the 2026 PurrCon event, and the many ways she brings energy, enthusiasm, and advocacy to the cat community. Honestly, we’re still trying to figure out how she finds time to sleep. I am delighted to have my friend and colleague, KJ McGlinn on my show. I hope I can keep up with her boundless energy!
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BIO:
KJ is a long-time trusted media personality, TV producer, author, entrepreneur and mildly obsessed but not crazy cat expert.
After spending 13 years as an award-winning radio personality, KJ is no stranger to using her voice to better her community. Now, many people across the country know her as the Kitty Correspondent on the nationally syndicated show, Pet Pals TV, or as the founder of the Kinda Nerdy Network which features the KJ TODAY Show, the Kinda Nerdy Girls podcast and The Cat Conversation podcast.
She is the author of the book “Raised by Cats: Behind the Mic and the Meows” which was an instant Amazon #1 New Release in 2022 on National Cat Day.
KJ TODAY – Your Positive Vibes Show is currently in it’s second season bringing a positive spin to pop culture, people to know and pets! Celebrity guests have included Bob Costas, Geena Davis, Jeremy Sisto, Patrick Warburton, Patricia Heaton, Retta, William Shatner, Harry Potter’s Tom Felton and Noah Reid from Schitt’s Creek!
A multi-passionate entrepreneur at heart, KJ combines her dedication to animal advocacy and love of Marvel movies to connect with followers and fans alike. She is a frequent go-to expert on all things cats, superheroes and sci-fi, which has led to a loyal social media presence of more than 35,000.Through her work with animal advocates, feline fans and fangirls, KJ is deeply committed to creating fun and fantastical opportunities for anyone who wants to impact the world around them through their own unique passions (especially cats!).
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