No Ordinary Women

No Ordinary Women

By Rose Stein and Lynn PontilloTrue Crime
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No Ordinary Women episodes

  • S2 E35: Dorothea Puente and Madeleine Albright

    New episode just dropped! This week, we dive into the wild life of Dorothea Puente (yes, that Dorothea) and the powerhouse that was Madeleine Albright. Buckle up for some true crime, world politics, and way too much talk about rain clouds. 

    #TrueCrimeAndPolitics #DorotheaPuente #MadeleineAlbright #WeSwearItsInteresting #ListenNow

    55 min
  • S2 E32: Empowering Women: Gynecologists, Greta Thunberg's Activism, and Katie Ledecky's Olympic Legacy

    Ever wondered what a gynecologist, Greta Thunberg, and Katie Ledecky have in common? Neither did we—until we recorded this week’s episode! From awkward doctor visits to world-changing environmental activism and Olympic gold medals, we somehow connected all the dots. (Spoiler alert: it gets weird.)

    Join us as we go down this hilarious rabbit hole with Gaitree as our guide! Tune in now—because, trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!

     

    44 min
  • S2 E31: Back from ANOTHER Break: Giant Margaritas, The 9 Nanas, and Hannah Cockroft's Winning Spirit

    We're BACK after an unexpected break, and we've got a fun and inspiring episode for you!

    First up: Margaritas the size of Lynn's head! Yes, it’s a real thing. Next, we dive into the heartwarming story of The 9 Nanas—a group of women secretly changing lives. And finally, we chat about the incredible journey of Paralympic champion Hannah Cockroft and her unbeatable spirit!

    You don't want to miss this one.  #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #HannahCockroft #The9Nanas #MargaritasAndMore #PodcastComeback

    51 min
  • S2 E29: We're Baaaccckkkk!!

    Hey everyone! We’re back from our hiatus and ready to dive into more stories of extraordinary women. We’ve switched things up a bit—now, we’re serving you bite-sized highlights of 2-4 amazing women per episode. Tune in as we spill the tea on their early lives, jaw-dropping achievements, epic challenges, and the mark they’ve left on the world. Get ready for some fun, laughs, and lots of inspiration!  Oh, and don't forget the delicious cocktails!

    1 hr 17 min
  • S2 E28: Elizabeth Bathory

    This week we drink margaritas from Brazo's while Lynn tells us about the absolutely awful life of Elizabeth Bathory. Elizabeth was a Hungarian noblewoman and a purported serial killer. She and four of her servants faced accusations of torturing and murdering hundreds of girls and women between 1590 and 1610.

    Thank you to our sources!

    https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bathorys-torturous-escapades-are-exposed  

    https://www.historyhit.com/the-blood-countess-facts-about-elizabeth-bathory/ 

    https://serialkillershistory.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/the-true-story-of-elizabeth-bathory-the-blood-countess-2/ 

    Photos:

    Čachtice Castle https://www.historyhit.com/app/uploads/2021/09/C%CC%8Cachtice-Castle.jpg 

    44 min
  • S2 E27: Jayne Valseca

    This week we drink enormous Dark ‘n Stormy’s while Rose tells us about a sweet family trying to live a quiet life on a farm in Mexico. But we all know that is NOT how it ends. Jayne Valseca went to hell and back trying to save her husband’s life while at the same time fighting for her own. And of course, she also had to take care of three kids and run a ranch. Like a boss!  

    Thank you to our sources!

    https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/eduardo-valseca-wife-jayne-mexico-kidnapping 

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/jayne-rager-whose-husband-was-kidnapped-in-mexico-dies-at-45/2012/05/07/gIQASKy08T_story.html 

    https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna35781197

    1 hr 11 min
  • S2 E26: Emily Roebling
    This week Lynn tells us about ANOTHER woman who took matters into her own hands. Told all the men what to do, played the role of father, mother, wife, husband, and caretaker. All while overseeing the building of this little bridge called the BROOKLYN BRIDGE! 
    Yep you heard it right, a woman was behind the erection of that stunning bridge. 
    Look how long it’s lasted…why do we continue to doubt the capability of women?
     

    Thank you to our sources!!

    https://www.asce.org/about-civil-engineering/history-and-heritage/notable-civil-engineers/emily-warren-roebling 

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emily-Warren-Roebling

    https://theglindafactor.com/emily-warren-roebling/

    https://www.magnificentwomen.co.uk/engineer-of-the-week/83-emily-roebling

    https://wams.nyhistory.org/industry-and-empire/labor-and-industry/emily-warren-roebling/#teaching

    https://guides.archives.rpi.edu/agents/people/146

    https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2014/06/emily-warren-roebling.html 

    Photos:

    https://www.bkwaterfronthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/unsung_builders_5-634x960.jpg 

    https://assets.editorial.aetnd.com/uploads/2009/11/brooklyn-bridge-gettyimages-90002294.jpg?width=828&%3Bheight=400&%3Bcrop=2%3A1&quality=75&auto=webp

    https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/80/Brooklyn_Museum_-_Portrait_of_Emily_Warren_Roebling_-_Charles-%C3%89mile-Auguste_Carolus-Duran.jpg

    https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/10/13/78481631-12815103-Emily_Roebling_right_pictured_next_to_her_husband_Washington_Roe-a-112_1702215945515.jpg

    https://willplumb.com/wp-content/uploads/Emily-Roebling.jpg 

    1 hr 7 min

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