I Don't Know Her

Who cares about body hair? Not Rita or Amanda! Amanda introduces us to Margaret McFarland, a child psychologist whose scientific theories were broadcast into nearly every home in America for decades. Then Rita tells the tale of Susan LaFlesche Picotte, the first Native American woman to become a doctor.

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The hosts discuss the idea of sharing naked selfies with friends, then onto some badass women. Rita talks about Elizabeth Brim, a blacksmith who plays with femininity in her work. Amanda shares the adventurous story of Kate Warne, the first female detective in the United States, who once thwarted an effort to assassinate Lincoln.

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Rita & Amanda kick off the episode reminiscing over childhood quirks. Then Amanda relays the fascinating tale of the first chef to be awarded six Michelin stars: Eugenie Brazier. Rita shares the story of Masako Katsura, a Japanese woman who took the billiards world by storm.

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This episode is excabitchin'! Rita details the ups and downs of tennis star Althea Gibson's life. Then Amanda introduces her favorite artist, Yayoi Kusama, who is the most successful living artist in the world.

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Do we teach boys to devalue women? Damian Alexander's comic on women heroes sparks great discussion between the hosts. Then Amanda shares the story of dynamic bodybuilder Abbye "Pudgy" Stockton. Rita introduces Lorena Ramírez, an Indigenous runner of the Tarahumara tribe who made her mark on the ultrarunning scene before she turned 18.

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Women's anger is the topic at the top of the hour, then Rita and Amanda dive in. Rita starts us off with Chu Ming Silveira, a Chinese-Brazilian architect and designer who created a life-saving iconic photo booth. Amanda shares the story of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first African American woman to become a neurosurgeon despite the obstacles and the odds stacked against her.

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Rita & Amanda encounter a creepy man at a bar, not a first for either of them. Then Amanda tells the story of Lyda Conley, the first Native American woman to argue before the Supreme Court, while Rita regales us with the tale of Lucy Hobbs Taylor. Lucy was the first woman to graduate from dentistry school! Don't forget to follow us on social media!

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What a treat! Rita tackles the story of the dynamic Aboriginal singing group The Sapphires, who took Australia by storm & ended up in the middle of a war. Then Amanda shares the tale of Marie Tharp, who changed our view of the world's oceans forever.

Amanda sheds light on the full story of Laura Keene, an actress who rose to become one of the most powerful theatre managers in American history. But her life is often overshadowed by one fateful night. Rita tells the story of incredible indigenous activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum, who dedicated her life to improving conditions for Guatemala's indigenous women.

The Vigils have gone vegetarian & it's a struggle! Then Amanda dives in on the incredible story of Winona LaDuke, who is still making headlines. Rita brings us the tale of Julie d'Aubigny, a 17th century swordswoman & opera singer.

Join us for another week of women's history told with a little laughter & some friendship thrown in.

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