Armchair Apocrypha

In this week's episode of Armchair Apocrypha, Andrew fits the themes of Martyrs, Mysteries, and Murder into a single story, the sordid tale of Anna Mae Aquash of the American Indian Movement. Rachael recounts the life and scandals of Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun, portraitist of Marie Antoinette, Maria Carolina, Stanislaw August Poniatowski, and other dead monarchs.

On today's episode of Armchair Apocrypha, we have three stories of polyglots who found their own ways to fight Nazis during World War II, from the first Jewish woman to escape Auschwitz, to spies with life expectancies of just six weeks. And our very special guest, Mercury the dog.

In this week's episode of Armchair Apocrypha, Andrew talks about the sordid history of Griselda Blanco, the Cocaine Queen of Miami and the self-proclaimed baddest bitch alive. Rachael recounts the history and various scandals of President Warren G Harding.

In our one year anniversary episode, Andrew recounts the story of the Nachtexhen, or the Night Witches, a regiment of all-women night bombers during World War II, while Rachael introduces us to "Stagecoach" Mary Fields, the most badass mail carrier you've ever heard of.

In today's episode, Andrew tells the story of the Terrorist Princess, Sophia Perovskaya, while Rachael recounts the life and times of Grace Kelly, actress and princess of Monaco.

In today's episode, Andrew tells the story of Sarah Biffen, a Victorian artist born with no arms, while Rachael takes us back to the Russian royal crisis surrounding the false Dmitrys.

Andrew talks about "The Motorcycle Queen of Miami," while Rachael recounts the tale of Grandma Gatewood, who walked the Appalachian Trail not once, not twice, but three times.

This episode includes a trigger warning for racism, misogyny, misogynoir, and domestic abuse. If these things trigger you, please be aware and protect yourself.

Andrew talks about Japanese commercial composer Yoko Kanno, while Rachael recounts the tales of bisexual genderqueer opera singer and swashbuckler Julie D'Aubigny.

Andrew concludes the life, times, and philosophy of Emma Goldman and Voltairine De Cleyre, while Rachael delves into the complicated world of sociolinguistics.

In this episode, Andrew recounts the history of one of Voltairine De Cleyre's rivals and comrades, Emma Goldman, while Rachael discusses one of the silent era's greatest comedic actors, Buster Keaton.