This week we talk about Alice Roosevelt, President Theodore Roosevelt's first born and widely regarded as the most eccentric first daughter to ever enter the White House. Join us as we delve into her exploits.

This week's recommendations: 

Crowded Hours by Alice Roosevelt

Alice by Stacy A Cordery

American Princess by Stephanie Marie Thornton

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we talk about Berthe Morisot, a painter and leading member of the most famous artistic movement of the 19th century, the Impressionists.

This week's recommendations: 

Go to Musée d'Orsay!

Berthe Morisot, Woman Impressionist

With Violets by Elizabeth Robards

La Luministe by Paula Butterfield

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we talk about Susan La Flescha Picotte, an Omaha Native American who is widely acknowledged as the first Native American to earn a medical degree. Join us as we discuss how she became an integral part of her community.

This week's recommendations: 

- A Warrior of the People by Joe Starita

- Medicine Woman

- The Break by Katherena Vermette

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we talk about Gloria Richardson, the leader of the civil rights movement in Cambridge. Join us as we take a look at what made her the "Lady General of civil rights".

This week's recommendations: 

- The Struggle is Eternal by John R Fitzgerald

- Who Speaks for the Negro? by Robert Penn Warren & David W. Blight

- Selma

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Our final installment of Spooky October is here! This week we look at the murders surrounding Lizze Borden. Join us as we cover some details that you may not have heard!

This week's recommendations: 

The Murderer’s Maid by Erika Mailman

Lizzie (movie)

Horror/Halloween Challenge:

The Invitation (horror)

Hocus Pocus (halloween)

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Spooky October continues! This week we dive into "Doctor" Linda Hazzard and her cures that had people flocking to her from all over the world. 

This week's recommendations: 

The Dead Files Season 1, Episode 21

Starvation Heights by Gregg Olsen

Horror/Halloween Challenge:

The Cure for Wellness (horror)

Practical Magic (halloween)

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Spooky October is here! This week dive into the Black Dahlia case. Join us as we get into the details and the twists surrounding this infamous case.

This week's recommendations: 

The Black Dahlia By James Elroy

Root of Evil (podcast)

One Day She’ll Darken by Fauna Hodel

Horror/Halloween Challenge:

You’re Next (horror)

Beetlejuice (halloween)

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Spooky October is here! This week we take a look at the wild lives of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard. Join us as we dive into this fascinating story.

This week's recommendations: 

The Act (Hulu)

Mommy Dead and Dearest (HBO)

Sinisterhood, EP 49 (podcast)

Horror/Halloween Challenge:

Goodnight, Mommy (horror)

Coraline (halloween)

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Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Spooky October is here! In this week's installment, we cover the life and death of Thelma Todd. Join us as we dive into her exciting life and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. 

This week's recommendations: 

“White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd“

“Horse Feathers“ or “Speak Easily”

Ice Cream Blonde by Michelle Morgan

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This week we cover the life of Michelle Kwan. She is the most decorated figure skater in US history and one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. Join us as we dive into what makes this woman the force that she is.

This week's recommendations: Heart of a Champion by Michelle Kwan and Queer Eye S4, E3. Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge 

Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.