I Don't Know Her

I Don't Know Her

By Avery V. Mead and Rita VigilSociety & CultureHistory
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I Don't Know Her episodes

  • PARK RANGER - Betty Reid Soskin

    AV and Rita are back! Catch up with our intrepid hosts as they talk about the extended production break and tell the story of Betty Reid Soskin - the oldest living Park Ranger. There is way more to her story than wearing Park Service green though.

    58 min
  • SURFER - Margo Godfrey Oberg

    The hosts start the episode with a discussion on the double standards applied to female bosses. Then Amanda digs into the story of the first woman to become a professional surfer--Margo Godfrey Oberg. Margo paved the way for women to become big wave surfers.

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    56 min
  • MOUNTAINEER - Annie Smith Peck

    Do you believe in ghosts? Spirits? Psychics? The hosts discuss the supernatural and the spiritual world at the top. Then Rita tells the adventurous tale of Annie Smith Peck, a professor and mountaineer who proves that it's never too late to make your dreams come true.

    51 min
  • ACTIVIST: Madalyn Murray O'Hair

    Rita ushers in the new season with some insights into apologies and why they're so damn hard. Then Amanda tells the story of the infamous Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the Most Hated Woman in America. You think you know her story, but you have no idea. Please support us on Patreon & consider purchasing our merch. https://linktr.ee/idkher_podcast

    1 hr 23 min
  • UPDATE - What we did on our summer vacation

    Rita and Amanda update folks on all the goings-on in their lives since the last season and there is A LOT to say. Amanda had top surgery, Rita's son started junior high, and there were some unexpected twists and turns, including the loss of two important people. Catch up with them in this first episode of the fourth season of IDKHer!

    48 min
  • ARTIST - Inji Efflatoun

    The hosts talk about the disappointment of a respected local business owner and ally dropping a bad hot take. Then Rita tells the story of Inji Efflatoun, and Egyptian artist and political activist in this season-ending episode.

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    57 min
  • ACTIVIST - Kitty Cone

    Rita shares her love for makeup YouTuber Jaime French. Then Amanda dives into the complex story of Kitty Cone. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 15, Kitty eschewed her conservative upbringing to become a political organizer and disability rights activist best known for her work on the 504 Sit In.

    1 hr 33 min
  • MATHEMATICIAN - Hypatia

    Rita & Amanda discuss the #metoo moment in the beer industry. Then Rita tells the tale of Hypatia, a philosopher, mathematician and astronomer who taught a generation of prominent thinkers, but whose life was tragically cut short.

    55 min
  • AUTHOR - Mary Cronk Farrell

    We're switching things up this week! Amanda interviews Mary Cronk Farrell, author of 8 books about women you've probably never heard of, but you should have. The two talk about why they're drawn to telling these stories, revisit Irena Sendler (S1:E17), and discuss Mary's new book, Close-Up on War: The Story of Pioneering Photojournalist Catherine Leroy in Vietnam. You can pre-order the book now!

    Visit https://www.marycronkfarrell.net/ for more.

    1 hr 6 min
  • DANCER - Tempest Storm

    The hosts lambast the current fashion trends at Target & bemoan the fashion mistakes of their youth (that are currently being repeated!). Then Amanda tells the tragic & inspirational tale of Tempest Storm, the Queen of Burlesque, who was born into poverty in rural Georgia & rose to the height of burlesque, crossing paths with Elvis, JFK, and Marilyn Monroe along the way.

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    1 hr 21 min

About I Don't Know Her

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Avery and Rita are on a mission to share the stories your history books left out. Every episode they tackle the brave, complicated, courageous, and important stories of women you've probably never…