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Wining About Herstory

Wining About Herstory

Have you ever wondered where all of the women were in your history books? You"re not alone! Join long time gal pals, Kelley & Emily, as they swap stories about incredible women from history over a cheap bottle of wine. They take wining to a whole new level. Women"s history has never been this tipsy!

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Ep166. The Nazi's Granddaughter, An Interview With...

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2022/11/07

In this very special episode, Emily and Kelley interview a real herstory hero, author, journalist, and teacher Silvia Foti! Silvia grew up hearing stories of her heroic grandfather, Jonas Noreika, a national hero of Lithuania, freedom fighter, and martyr. But when she makes a death bed promise to write the book of his life, she comes face to face with a truth far darker than she could have imagined. Find Silvia's book The Nazi's Granddaughter also known as Storm in the Land of Rain wherever you buy

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Ep165. The Chocolate Cream Killer & The Slit Mouthed...

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2022/10/31

Get ready to rethink chocolate and insecure questions, because this week's spookey episode is gonna get weird! First, Kelley covers the twisted tale of Christiana Edmunds who perverted a tasty treat and caused unimaginable chaos for none other than a guy *barf*. Then, Emily shares the legend of Kuchisake-onna, a terrifyingly insecure spirit who goes to deadly lengths for a compliment. Check your chocolates and stay have some self confidence because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10%

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Ep164. Lived Once, Buried Twice & La Madrina

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2022/10/24

Spooky season continues with one woman who found new lows and another who achieved new highs! First, Emily shares the bizarre story of Margorie McCall, a loving wife and mother who tragically died of a mysterious illness- or did she? Then, Kelley covers the infamous drug queen pin Griselda Blanco who wouldn't let anyone stand in the way of her growing cocaine empire. Get in your safety coffin and stay 1,000 feet away from Griselda, because it's time to wine about herstory! Support the show10% Off

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Ep163. An Error of Nature & Killer Clairvoyant

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2022/10/17

In this extra spooky episode, Kelley and Emily explore the stories of women who decided to be on the darker side of herstory. First, Kelley covers Maria Swanenburg, a serial poisoner and perhaps one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time- too bad we don't know much about her. Then, Emily returns to her home state of Illinois to tell the story of Polish immigrant, Tillie Klimek who had eerily accurate prophetic dreams of her husbands dying- but was she a psychic or a calculated

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Ep162. Knocker Upper Extraordinaire & La Liga de Las...

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2022/09/26

Happy fall y'all! We're bidding the hot summer weather adieu with stories about some cool ladies. Emily covers Mary Anne Smith, a woman who used her pea shooting skills to become a professional alarm clock. Then, Kelley tells the story of Emilia Casanova de Villaverda, a revolutionary who worked to mobilize world leaders to support Cuba's independence. Grab some frozen peas and viva la revolución, becuase we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp:

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Ep161. Young and Political & The Drifting Queen

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2022/09/19

Long live the . . . King?? This week's episode includes weird factoids about Queen Elizabeth II, murderous(?) queens, and debate whether or not young people are allowed to have opinions (spoiler they totes can.) First, Kelley tells the story of Lepa Radic, a teenage Nazi Resistance fighter who was one of many young people to defy the Nazis and paid with her life. Then, Emily shares the story of Queen Cynethryth, a pagan princess who was set adrift for not converting to Christianity, but became more

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Ep160. La Jaguarina & Colette

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2022/09/12

After a mini Labor Day break, we're back with a pair of women who knew a thing or two about hard work! First, Emily covers Ella Hattan, better known as La Jaguarina, a prolific fencer and sword fighter who took on the biggest and baddest until she ran out of opponents. Then, Kelley covers Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, a bisexual writer who lived out loud and wrote some of the most popular works of her day and ours! Get ready for vigorous and enthusiastic beating off because we're wining about

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Ep159. The 11-Year-Old that Peaced Off to America &...

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2022/08/29

Mailing children, sinister quiz shows, and a wrathful makeup company are just a few of the things we're covering in this week's episode! First, Kelley covers Mary Tape who emigrated to the United States alone at 11-years-old to realize the American dream. But when the local school board felt she and her family weren't American enough for that dream, she went to war. Then, Emily covers Dr. Joyce Brothers, a nerd who appeared on The $64,000 Question to help her family, but when she wasn't feminine

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Ep158. Princess Caraboo & The Mother of Egyptology

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2022/08/22

The ladies are feeling cozy and ready to wine! First, Emily tells the tale of Princess Caraboo, an exotic princess who suddenly appeared in a sleepy English village to enchant the villagers. But is she all that she appears? Then, Kelley covers Amelia Edwards, a globetrotting writer who fell in love with ancient Egypt and worked to preserve artifacts and save us from haunted paintings. Grab your comfiest clothes and load up on gas station coffee, because it's time to wine about herstory! Support the

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Ep157. The Silent Killer Teacher & The Mother of...

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2022/08/15

What happens when a world war threatens a teacher's students? And how will one scientist cope with the destructive power of atomic energy? That's exactly what the ladies are going to find out this week! First, Kelley tells the story of Nieves Fernandez who took on an invading army to protect her students. Then, Emily covers Sameera Moussa who dedicated her life harnessing atomic energy to save lives and was confronted with its destructive power. Turn on your favorite 90s playlist because we're

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Ep156. First Lady of Lawyerdom & Guinea Gyno

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2022/08/08

In this caffeine fueled episode, the ladies are talking Midwestern hipsters and guinea pig vaginal discharge! First, Emily shares the story of Arabella Mansfield, an OG Iowan who hopped, skipped, and jumped over gender barriers to become the first female lawyer. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Andromache "Mary" Mavroyeni, who was the ultimate supportive wife and volunteered to help her husband further gynecology for all! Rebrand yourself and throw a vaginal MML party, because we're wining about

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Ep155. Private War & The Only Woman on the...

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2022/08/01

When we get knocked down, we get back up again, rising from the smush like fruit flies! This week, the ladies are covering two war-time journalists separated by hundreds of years but have a surprising amount in common. First, Kelley tells the story of Marie Colvin, a war journalist who looked like she stepped out of a Bond film, but instead of taking out enemy spies, she sought to cover the tragedy and chaos of war- no matter the cost. Then, Emily covers Mary Katharine Goddard, a Revolutionary-era

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Ep154. Blood Sisters & The Fastest Woman in the World

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2022/07/25

This week the ladies are talking a gay group project, Wonder Woman, loading up on red meat! First, Emily covers the Blood Sisters of San Diego, a group of lesbians who stepped up during the HIV and AIDS crisis to support gay men and maintain the queer community. Then, Kelley shares the story of Kitty O'Neil who survived a trifecta of childhood illness that left her deaf and beat cancer to become Wonder Woman's stunt double and to jump out of a helicopter in corduroy! Check your hemoglobin and grab

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Ep153. The Price of Liberty & The Only English Woman...

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2022/07/21

Caffeine, force feedings, and cross dressing oh my! Kelley covers Emily Wilding Davison, an English suffragette who laid everything on the line to fight for women's suffrage, including getting arrested over a dozen times and jumping off of a staircase. Then, Emily shares the story of another English badass, Dorothy Lawrence, an enterprising journalist who was determined to cover the front-lines of WWI by any means necessary. Grab your rocks and tape your tits down, because we're wining about

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Ep152. Autherine L Takes on Alabama U & Haughty in...

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2022/07/11

True to form, when the ladies are sober, that's when things get really wild. From trying to rebrand a state to setting everything on fire, this week's episode gets out of control. First, Emily shares the story of Autherine Lucy who fought a lengthy legal battle, endured violence, and waited decades to get into Alabama University and break down racial barriers in education. Then, Kelley covers Sigrid the Haughty who was a haughty hottie queen who enjoyed setting fuck bois on fire. Fuck the KKK and

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Ep151. Princess Alice & The Jane Collective

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2022/07/04

This week the ladies are full of rage rage FUCKING rage, but channeling it into positive energy! First, Kelley covers Alice Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt's oldest daughter who was an independent rebel with a snake named Emily Spinach and spent her life telling the patriarchy and polite society that she didn't give a fuck. Then, Emily shares the story of The Jane Collective who helped women access safe abortions in the 60s and 70s and did such a good job that not even the cops or the mafia would touch

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Ep150. Bonjour Mademoiselle & Not-so-Straight University

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2022/06/27

We're closing out Pride month with some wild drink-and-fuck energy! First, Emily covers Coccinelle, a trans woman who knew who she was and what she wanted from an early age and went for it with everything she had. Then, Kelley shares the story of Alice Dunbar-Nelson, writer, activist, and general badass who advocated for women's rights and fought for lynching to be recognized as a crime. Go update your pathetic LinkedIn profile and grab your glitter bra, because we're wining about herstory! Support

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Ep149. The Grandmother of Juneteenth & Looking for...

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2022/06/20

This week's episode is a special blend of LGBTQ+ pride and historical pride! First, Kelley tells the story of Opal Lee who, despite having experienced racial trauma on Juneteenth, advocated for it to become a federal holiday and walked thousands of miles to make it happen! Then, Emily shares the story of Edythe D. Eyde, better known as Lisa Ben, who became a founder of LGBTQ+ journalism when she was looking for lesbian friends and trying to build a community. Lace up your walking shoes and choose

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Ep148. The Joy Goddess of Harlem & Apples to Apples...

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2022/06/13

They're sassy, they're sloppy, and they're whiny! The ladies are wining loud and proud about Pride! First, Emily shares the story of A'Lelia Walker who is best know as Madam C.J. Walker's daughter but should be known for throwing wild parties, being a patron of the arts, and creating a safe space for the black queer community in the 1920s! Then, Kelley covers Vita Sackville-West, an openly queer writer who was a big fucking deal during her time but is overshadowed by her lover, Virginia Woolf. The

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Ep147. An Ace Sexologist & Barbara-gate

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2022/06/06

The ladies are back after a trip to Texas and a nasty stomach bug, just in time to celebrate PRIDE! All month, Kelley & Emily will profile queer women that you DEF should have heard of. First, Kelley tells the story of Emma Trosse who was one of the first women to write a academically about sexuality beyond heterosexual relationships and would have had the best podcasts. Then, Emily pays tribute to Pride and Texas with the story of Barbara Jordan who took a hammer to gender and racial barriers until

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