The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast

By Jamie Mize and Justina Licata

This podcast utilizes biography as an entry point to explore how history is created and what that process can tell us about our past and present society. For updates and reading and resource lists, pl... more

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The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast episodes:

February 20, 2023 George Washington
To celebrate Presidents' Day, Jamie and Justina discuss the myths associated with our nation's first president, George Washington.
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55min
December 20, 2022 Malcolm X
In our first season's final episode, Justina discusses Malcolm X's life, career, and complex legacy. She focuses heavily on the Civil Rights activist mother's life and influence and Alex Haley's role in the development of his autobiography.
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1h 16min
December 13, 2022 Mary Wollstonecraft
In this episode, Jamie examines why historical feminist narratives frequently disregard eighteenth century scholar, Mary Wollstonecraft.
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1h 2min
December 06, 2022 Elizabeth Cady Stanton
In this episode, Justina complicates American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton's career and legacy. Through this examination, she encourages listeners to question the "stories we tell" about the history of feminism.
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51min
November 29, 2022 William Apess
Today, Jamie tells Justina about the life of William Apess. While Apess is virtually unknown today, he was an acclaimed Native orator and activist in the 1830s. In this episode we explore Apess’ life, how he was forgotten, and what this amnesia demonstrates about the stories we tell.
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55min
November 22, 2022 The Story of Thanksgiving
In this episode, Jamie tells Justina about the history of Thanksgiving. Did they really eat stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce at the first Thanksgiving dinner? Please listen to this bonus holiday episode to find out!

Happy Holidays from your hosts, Justina and Jamie!
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38min
November 17, 2022 Pauli Murray
Today's episode of The Stories We Tell focuses on the social justice leader Pauli Murray and their contributions to the Civil Rights and feminist movements.
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1h 5min
November 09, 2022 Pocahontas
Welcome to the first episode of The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast. This episode demystifies the myths and legends associated with Pocahontas.
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1h 10min
October 31, 2022 Introducing "The Stories We Tell"
Please subscribe to this new podcast hosted by friends and historians, Jamie Mize and Justina Licata. Our first episode will premiere on Tuesday, November 8th, and the remaining episodes will air on the following six Tuesdays. For updates and resource lists, please follow us on Instagram @stories_we_tell_podcast.
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FAQs about The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast:

How many episodes does The Stories We Tell: A History Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.