Today, Shelby and Amy combine forces to discuss how hard it was to be a Lady Pilgrim. We talk about them all, so grab some cider, sit back, relax, and learn how life sucked as a Puritan. 

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Here's to our Britsh ladies who deserve some props. Amy covers Constance Smedley, a British artist, playwright, and the founder of the International Association of Lyceum Clubs. Shelby talks about Lillian Billoca, a woman determined to reform the fishing industry in her port city. 

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We have a woman of color in the White House. We interrupt our normal format for a tribute to Kamala Harris. This is Herstory in the making!

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Shelby's roommate happens to teach a gender studies class, so she decided to interview him on what's what in a gender-focused classroom these days. Also, what is it like for a man to teach the subject?

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Happy Halloween, and welcome to our super scary Halloween-themed episode. Amy discusses the world's first (known) vampire, Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Shelby talks about the campy 80s and 90s horror hostess, Elvira Mistress of the Dark.

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We're coving the ladies who go into battle - WARRIORS. Amy educates us on the Vietnamese soldier, Trieu Thi Trinh. Shelby discusses Apache warrior, medicine woman, and prophet, Lozen.

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We are psyched to cover these badass women from the 60s. We are bummed that we had some major sound issues with this episode. We did our best. Shelby tells us about Barbara Jordan, a super important Texas politician. Amy discusses Hollywood actress, Maggie Blye - and there's a twist at the end. 

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Outside of the United States, India is our second highest listener downloads. Thank you, India! Shelby talks about the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai. Amy educates us on the doctor, Zulekha Daud.

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We're talking about the ladies who don't follow the rules! Amy tells us about Ma Barker and her brood of law-breaking sons. Shelby discusses Virginia Hill, the Vivian Leigh of Chicago organized crime. 

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We lost an icon last week, so we're dedicating this episode to the Notorious RBG - Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We love you and miss you already. Let's keep up the good fight, for her.