Lady History

By LadyHistory

Lady History is the podcast where we cover the stories of the world’s most iconic women. From ladies who saved the day, to ladies who committed crime. From women who broke barriers, to women who built... more

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The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

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November 26, 2020 Epi 14 - Thanksgiving Special
This week on Lady History: Put down that pie and take a minute to join us in acknowledging and honoring the hard work of Native women. Learn the stories of musical madam Zitkala-Sa, dynamic doctor Susan La Flesche, and lionhearted leader Sacagawea.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
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Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
Archival audio in this episode is from media unrelated to the women discussed and is included for effect only.
The clip from the movie "The Night in the Museum" is presented to illustrate and contextualize our critique of the film.
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41min
November 19, 2020 Epi 13 - Only The Good Die Young
This week on Lady History: Learn the stories of three women the world lost too soon: courageous chemist Alice Ball, awesome actress Brittany Murphy, and ruthless revolutionary Ryu Gwansun.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Ryu Gwansun was suggested by listener Kate! Thanks Kate!
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? Corrections? Comments? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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31min
November 12, 2020 Epi 12 - The Lady History Library
This week on Lady History: Enter the Lady History Library and crack open a book with us! Today we will explore the lives of 3 authors: artistic anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, outstanding orator Maya Angelou, and goth gal Mary Shelley.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
Archival Audio of Maya Angelou In This Episode: Courtesy; William J. Clinton Presidential Library
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? Corrections? Comments? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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44min
November 05, 2020 Epi 11 - [Insert political joke here]
"Women belong in all places where decision are being made." - RBG.
This week on Lady History: Meet the women in the room where it happens. Join us as we explore the lives of women who were political icons. Meet radiant Representative Patsy Mink, democracy-loving daughter Alice Roosevelt, and compassionate Chief Wilma Mankiller.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
Archival Audio In This Episode (in order of appearance): Interview with Congresswomen Martha Griffiths, Interview with Congresswomen Patsy Mink, President Franklin D. Roosevelt Declares War on Japan, Alice Roosevelt Speaks to Richard Nixon on the Telephone, Interview with the Director of "Mankiller".
Alice was suggested by listener Elena, thanks Elena!
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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48min
October 29, 2020 Epi 10 - The Witching Hour
This week on Lady History: Ghouls, gals, and non-binary pals join us for a spooktacular episode where we explore the truth behind witch accusations. Meet passionate princess Hwi-bin Kim (김 휘빈), would-be witch La Viosin and persecuted post master Katharina Henot.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Ooky Spooky Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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43min
October 22, 2020 Epi 9 - Monkey See, Monkey Do
This week on Lady History: Let's take a trip to the zoo and meet our favorite ladies in zoology and primatology: mammal matron Helen Martini, devoted dame Dian Fossey, and a special surprise final lady. You will just have to listen to find out!
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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36min
October 15, 2020 Epi 8 - I'm Holding Out For a Shero
This week on Lady History: It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's a shero! I'm holding out for a shero 'til the end of the night! Meet these three ladies we call our sheroes: radical rower Ida Lewis, sympathetic superstar Selena, and courageous curator Rose Valland.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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40min
October 08, 2020 Epi 7 - We're Not Calling This Episode "Yas Queen"
This week on Lady History: These queens? They're timeless icons, sister! Meet subversive sovereign Catherine the Great, royal ruler Queen Amina, and motherly monarch Boudica.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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34min
October 01, 2020 Epi 6 - Ask Santa to Bring a Vote for Mother
This week on Lady History: We are talking about suffragists history tends to forget. These ladies advocated for the vote. Meet adolescent advocate Mabel Ping Hua-Lee, wise wordsmith Delilah Beasley, and change-making champion Ida B. Wells.
The archival audio in this episode is from the Library of Congress. "Your mother's gone away to join the army" from 1913 is played before the cold open and after the outro. "Mr. Dooley's address to the Suffragists" from 1914 is played during the ad break. Both historical recordings have been edited from their original versions.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.
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37min
September 24, 2020 Epi 5 - Is a Women's Place Really in the Kitchen?
This week on Lady History: We are talking about ladies who slay in the kitchen. Meet cookbook connoisseur Amelia Simmons, culinary creative Buwei Yang Chao, and calamitous cook Mary Mallon.
Logo by: Alexia Ibarra
Editing by: Lexi Simms
Music by: Alana Stolnitz
A full text transcript of this show, as well as sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.tumblr.com
Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod
Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: [email protected]
Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast & Firebreathing Kittens for partnering with us for this episode.
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35min

FAQs about Lady History:

How many episodes does Lady History have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.