Herstory

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.

And we're back! After the 2 week hiatus, we wanted to do something fun, so we picked lady troublemakers - the best kind of lady out there. Shelby discusses the crossdressing, pipe-smoking, thief, Mary Frith. Amy tells us about the cool AF socialite, Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Did you know it's the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment? That's the women's right to vote, FYI. Shelby discusses abolitionist and suffragist Harriet Forten Purvis. Amy educates us about Matilda Joslyn Gage - a woman born way before her time. *Also note - We're taking a 2-week hiatus from the podcast. Don't worry, we'll be back refreshed and ready to go!

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It's time to feature a country where we have listeners. Today is Nigeria! Amy discusses activist, teacher, and political campaigner, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Shelby talks about pharmacist and head of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dora Akunyili. Enjoy!

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We come to you with another Making Herstory! This time, we talk to badass producer, Allison Mandell. She fills us in on what it's like to be a lady person in a male-dominated field. She's also a plant medicine enthusiast. Enjoy our eclectic conversation.

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