Queens Podcast

Queens Podcast episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  Princess Nest: The Welsh Helen of Troy

  Princess Nest aka Nest ferch Rhys came from a very long line of Welsh warriors and kings. However, in her lifetime things took a big shift. There is more that we DON'T know about her life, but what we know for...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Kosem Sultan part 2

  When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim,...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Kösem Sultan, part 1

  Exploring the Early Life of Kösem Sultan: The Rise of a Legendary Figure Kösem Sultan's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most powerful and influential women in Ottoman history is truly remarkable. Born in humble surroundings, she navigated...

  
• 03.06.2024

  Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna Part 3

  Dagmar of Denmark: From Empress to Exile We are back for part 3 of the life of Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna, empress of Russia. Her son, Nicholas, is now tsar and it doesn't go great for anyone. In this...

  
• 02.21.2024

  Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna Part 2

  We are back for part 2 in our 3 part series on Dagmar of Denmark aka Alexandra Feodorovna, the second to last Tsarina of Russia. From train disasters, dramatic love affairs, royal weddings, to assassination attempts – this episode is...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Katy's Corner rerun: Alexander III of Russia

  This is a Patreon Katy's Corner episode from 2022! In which Katy discusses the complicated dude, Alexander III of Russia. This is meant to compliment our Dagmar of Denmark episode where we won't go into his politics too much. So,...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Galentines Day Special: Duchess of Devonshire Part 2

  Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Galentines Day Special: Duchess of Devonshire Part 1

  Happy Galentines Day, everyone! Today we are revisiting the life of the fashion icon and all-around controversial lady, Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. This episode is originally from 2020 when we first met and fell absolutely in love with the...

  
• 02.07.2024

  Dagmar of Denmark (Maria Feodorovna) part 1

  Hey queens! This week we're heading to Denmark, where Katy and Nathan the second to last tsarina of Russia, Dagmar of Denmark, aka Maria Feodorovna. Yes, we love those Romanov's but for most of this episode we'll be in Copenhagen....

  
• 01.24.2024

  Maria Theresa part 2

  We are back with part 2 in the story of Maria Theresa. When we last left the Austrian princess, she was just starting to come into her own after a brutal battle for power. Time stamps: 01:37 The Life of Maria Teresa:...

  
• 01.10.2024

  Maria Theresa part 1

  Welcome to our first episode of 2024. Today we're talking the OG Girl Boss, Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress. In this episode we discuss the decline of the Habspurg dynasty and why Maria had a such a struggle to get...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Bonus: My Worst Date talks Olga of Kyiv

  Hey, Queens! Today we are re-running a classic episode from our friends at My Worst Date podcast. In this episode, Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about the holidays and play FMK with apple cider, eggnog and hot chocolate, rage about...

  
• 12.27.2023

  Elizabeth Bathory Tarot Reading

  And we are back with another historical tarot reading! We're so excited to be joined again by Tandy as we dive into the life of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory. Elizabeth Bathory has gone down in history as one of the...

  
• 12.13.2023

  Dowager Empress Cixi part 2

  We are back to finish up the life of Empress Cixi of China. When we last left Cixi, she and her best friend had staged a coup to take over as the effective leaders as regent for her 5...

  
• 11.29.2023

  Dowager Empress Cixi part 1

  Welcome back, Beautiful Queens! Today's episode is all about the fascinating life of Empress Cixi of China. She was one of the most powerful women in Chinese history. Cixi was born in 1835 in a small village in China. She was...

  
• 11.15.2023

  Yolande of Aragon

  Who was Yolande of Aragon, you ask? Only one of the most fascinating women in history. She was the Duchess of Anjou, Countess of Maine, and Queen of Naples. But she was more than just a political figure. Yolande was known...

  
• 11.01.2023

  Tina Turner part 2

  Welcome back to episode 2 on the life of TINA TURNER, BABY! In today's episode, we're taking a look at the life and times of one of the most iconic musicians of all time, Tina Turner. Last we left her...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Chillingham Castle (Patreon rerun)

  It's spooky season and we are INTO IT! This episode is from the Patreon vault. We literally just googled "worlds most haunted castle" and ended up with Chillingham Castle! Chillingham Castle, where the walls talk, the floors creak, and the ghosts...

  
• 10.18.2023

  Tina Turner part 1

  Today we are discussing the one and only Queen of Rock n Roll, Tina Turner. BUT OMG CONTENT WARNING, Y'ALL. If you are not in a place to listen to a story that includes a couple of different types of abuse,...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Pilgrimage of Grace (patreon rerun)

  Come with us into the Patreon vault. This episode was done when we were working on our Jane Seymour episode, but felt relevant after our Katherine Howard series too. Join us on a thrilling journey through time, as we uncover the...

  
• 10.06.2023

  Listen Now: Even the Royals

  Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real-life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules...

  
• 10.04.2023

  Katherine Howard part 3

  We are back for our third and final installment of the Katherine Howard saga. A woman (girl?) who was queen of England for a very short time. In this episode, Katherine and Henry VIII take the Tudor court on a...

  
• 09.27.2023

  Patreon Rerun: Katherine Howard with Kate Armstrong

  Interested in more? Check out our Tudor Queens Spotify Playlist. ------------------------------------- Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50baddest and use code 50baddest for 50% off plus free shipping! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact [email protected] if you would like...

  
• 09.20.2023

  Katherine Howard part 2

  Divorced, beheaded, died. Divorced... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Don't Google it! We are back to get further into the Life of Katherine Howard, the scandelous fifth wife of Henry VIII, king of England. When we last left Katherine she had just moved to...

  
• 09.06.2023

  Katherine Howard part 1

  If you love stories about scandalous affairs in the Tudor dynasty, then buckle up buttercup because it's time to talk about Katherine Howard, fifth wife of the infamous Henry VIII of England. Katherine's life has a lot of ups and downs...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Anne of Cleves 2 Tudor Week!

  Born in 1515, Anne grew up in Germany and was the sister of the Duke of Cleves. In 1539, King Henry VIII was on the lookout for a new wife, and Anne was suggested as a suitable candidate. After seeing...

  
• 09.02.2023

  Anne of Cleves 1 Tudor Week

  Welcome to Tudor Week, where we dive into the captivating history of the Tudor Dynasty. Today's focus is on the second divorce of King Henry VIII of England, as depicted in the famous rhyme "Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived."...

  
• 09.01.2023

  Jane Seymour Tudor Week

  Welcome back to Tudor week, where we are re-running all our episodes on the wives of King Henry VIII of England that we've covered so far. Next up, we have Jane Seymour. Jane Seymour was the third wife of King Henry...

  
• 08.31.2023

  Anne Boleyn 3 Tudor Week

  Welcome back to TUDOR WEEK! In this episode, originally from 2018, we dive into the final years of the one and only, Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn was a prominent figure in English history, known for her marriage to King Henry...

  
• 08.30.2023

  Anne Boleyn part 1 for Tudor Week!

  Who's that girl? It's Anne! Anne Boleyn is one of the most infamous figures in British history. Her short life is often defined by her marriage to King Henry VIII, her role in the English Reformation, and ultimately, her execution....

  
• 08.28.2023

  Catherine of Aragon, Rerun for Tudor Week

  In this episode rerun of our classic 2017 episode (omg we were podcasting babies) we delve into the captivating story of Catherine of Aragon and her tumultuous relationship with Henry VIII. We explore the intricacies of her marriages and the...

  
• 08.23.2023

  Princes in the Tower Tarot Reading

  We've got something a little different for you today! The Princes in the Tower is a historical mystery that has fascinated people for centuries. The princes are the two young sons of Edward IV of England who entered the Tower of...

  
• 08.16.2023

  The White Night Riots

  Are you familiar with the White Night Riots? What about the name Harvey Milk? In San Francisco in 1978, a man named Dan White may or may not have consumed a Twinkie. And this may or may not have lead to...

  
• 08.09.2023

  Irene of Athens (rerun)

  This episode is running on August 9, 2023. But on August 9, 803 Irene of Athens died after a very, very full and wild life. So, we thought we'd honor this imposing, smart and kinda scary lady by rerunning her...

  
• 08.02.2023

  Mamie Phipps Clark

  Have you heard of Mamie Phipps Clark? No? Well, that is a shame. So, grab a cocktail or a coffee and get ready for this mini-episode (originally from Patreon 2021) and learn about this amazing pioneer in psychology and civil...

  
• 07.26.2023

  Amy Dudley, Katy's Corner

  Today we've got an episode from the Patreon vault. Over there, Katy jumps on the mic for solo episodes from time to time and does her best to bring you some more obscure stories that maybe you haven't heard anywhere...

  
• 07.12.2023

  Shirley Chisholm

  Shirley Anita Chisholm was an American politician who, in 1968, became the first Black woman to be elected to the United States Congress. Today, we delve into Shirley Chisholm's life, accomplishments, and struggles in politics, from her upbringing in Barbados...

  
• 06.28.2023

  Constance of Castile

  As we continue our summer break, today we're playing a really fun episode from Patreon 2022. Constance of Castile was a disputed Spanish princess who entered into a marriage with a man who was very much in love with someone else....

  
• 06.21.2023

  I Saw the Sign

  Get back in the time machine with us and go to August 2020, while we were all hyper fixating on our new COVID hobbies. And for us, that was astrology of famous historical couples. We analyze the rollercoaster relationship of historical...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Lavinia Fisher

  If you Google the name Lavinia Fisher, you see stories about America's first female serial killer. But does she actually deserve the honor? Tune into an episode from the Patreon vault, all the way back from summer 2021. We talk...

  
• 05.31.2023

  Rani of Jhansi, part 2

  And we're back to finish up the story of the nearly legendary Rani of Jhansi, aka Rani Lakshmibai. (You can listen to part 1 here) When we last left her, she was a new widow in an uncertain time while the...

  
• 05.17.2023

  Rani of Jhansi, part 1

  Have you ever heard of Rani of Jhansi? She's sometimes referred to as India's Joan of Arc, so you know we're discussing a Warrior Queen Rani of Jhansi, also known as Rani Lakshmibai, was one of the most prominent figures in...

  
• 05.03.2023

  Rerun: Aretha Franklin

  Today, we are here to give a little Respect to a queen we think you’re really going to love. No, not our usual kind of queen, but just as fascinating. She may not have had a coronation, but she is regal through...

  
• 04.19.2023

  Selena Quintanilla part 2

  Welcome back as we, sadly, wrap up the story of the icon that is Selena Quintanilla. The Queen of Tejano. In this episode Selena wins a grammy, gets married and opens two boutiques. Literally everything she had worked towards her...

  
• 04.05.2023

  Selena Quintanilla part 1

  Selena Quintanilla, Queen of Tejano music, makes our little Texan hearts sing. Born in Lake Jackson, Texas in the early 1970's, little Selena became the singer of her family's band at just six years old. And once she started singing,...

  
• 03.22.2023

  Gráinne O'Malley (Grace O'Malley) part 2

  When we last left Grace O'Malley (aka Grainne) she was out there running the seas of Western Ireland. And in part 2... yeah not a lot has changed. Grainne has gone down in history as a formidable woman, but one...

  
• 03.08.2023

  Gráinne O'Malley (Grace O'Malley) part 1

  Gráinne O'Malley (often known as Grace O'Malley) has gone down in history as The Pirate Queen. Born into the powerful, seafaring O'Malley clan in western Ireland, she took to the pirate's life at a young age. Basically, everything a woman...

  
• 02.22.2023

  Daisy Bates

  Daisy Bates was a civil rights warrior who was ahead of her time. Daisy Bates was an American civil rights activist, journalist, and lecturer who devoted her life to fighting for the rights of minorities in the United States. From her...

  
• 02.15.2023

  Rerun: Alexandra Feodorovna

  In 2018 we first covered Alexandra Feodorovna, the last tsarina of Russia. But, after our Mathilde Kschessinska episode, we thought it might be interesting to revisit her. So, you don't need to go digging back through the back catalog. Alex was...

  
• 02.08.2023

  Mathilde Kschessinska

  Mathilde Kschessinska was an iconic prima ballerina of the Russian Imperial Ballet. She was also the scandal of St. Petersburg. Let's spill the tea. Born into a connected dance family, Little K first met the tsarevich (the future Nicholas II of Russia)...