Rita & Amanda tell the tales of two adventurers. Amanda starts off with Mary Carlotta Myers, a professional balloonist (as in, hot air balloons) who has a wild, wacky, and fascinating story. Then Rita tells of Mariya Oktyabrskaya, a Russian tank driver hellbent on revenge.

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It is with a heavy heart we bring today's episode. We contemplated not posting it, but we thought there might be folks who need the distraction. Rita tells the story of the "painter with no arms," Sarah Biffen, whose talent was so undeniable that she was asked to paint the royal family. Amanda shares the forgotten tale of the first French couture designer, Jeanne Paquin, whose fashion house was the first to be known globally. 

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Today's episode is a treat! Amanda shares the story of Stephanie St. Clair, who became a successful female crime boss who never held her tongue. Then Rita shares the bubbly tale of Barb-Nicole Clicquot, nicknamed the "Grande Dame of Champagne" for her success turning a struggling business into a champagne empire.

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Groundbreaking is the theme of today's episode! Rita shares the inspiring story of Sandra Aguebor, the first woman to become a mechanic in Nigeria, who opened up doors for women behind her. Amanda's woman set a world record--Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world--but whose story was lost and forgotten to most.

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Today's episode is all about mothers, both good & complicated. Then Amanda introduces Juli Furtado, who became the first woman to win a mountain biking world championship, despite a tumultuous upbringing (CW: suicide, emotional abuse). Rita tells the riveting tale of Puerto Rico's labor leader & anarchist extraordinaire, Luisa Capetillo.

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The hosts practice radical honesty today & some revelations come to light. Amanda tells the story of Annie Hindle, England & America's first professional male impersonator. Then Rita tells the tale of newspaper editor & publisher, Elizabeth Timothy.

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This is the week of the bold! Rita introduces us to Doris Payne, a skilled and conniving jewel thief, who makes off with millions during the course of her sordid criminal career. Amanda shares the tale of Marie Equi, an out lesbian who becomes one of the most successful doctors in the West dedicates her life to fighting for women's rights, abortion, workers' rights, and much more.

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The remote podcasting adventure continues! This week's episode features Gladys Bentley, a bawdy, queer blues singer who comes to a new reckoning later in life, and Ada Blackjack, an Inupiaq woman who survived the arctic wild after everyone on her mission died.

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We're in for a wild ride today! Amanda tells the wild & gruesome tale of Belle Gunness, one of America's most notorious female serial killers. Some estimate she killed more than 40 people. Then Rita delights us with the story of Patricia Bath, the first African American in ophthalmology, and who also invented laser eye surgery.

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The hosts share their new hobbies, then Rita digs into the story of Fay Fuller, the first woman to summit Mount Rainier. Amanda shares the adventurous tale of Margaret Bourke-White, the first female photojournalist for Life & first female war correspondent.

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