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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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Ep146. The Editress Had a Little Lamb with a Side of...

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2022/05/16

This week's women both have enduring legacies that still impact us today- even if we don't know it. First, Emily covers Sarah Josepha Hale, a nerd who advocated for women's education and historical preservation, but is best known for a little poem about a girl and her lamb. Then, Kelley (if Emily allows her) shares the story of Elizabeth Fry who tirelessly advocated for prison reform and many of her policies are still standard today. Start dressing the turkey and grab a head of lettuce, because it's

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Ep145. Lady Edison & The Gal Who Sat for Our Rights

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2022/05/09

There are A LOT of feelings in this week's episode, which means LOTS of chaos and LOTS of tangents! But at the heart of it all are two amazing ladies (and the women we're covering ;P) First, Kelley covers epic inventor, Beulah Louise Henry, who is often compared to Thomas Edison (except she actually invented her own things and didn't murder an elephant.) Then, Emily shares the story of Kitty Cone, a hero from her hometown in Illinois who battled injustice while also battling MS. Grab your umbrella

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Ep144. The First University & Colonel Anne

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2022/05/02

This week's motto is short and sweet as the ladies cover two little-known ladies! First, Emily covers Fatima Al-Fihri, an immigrant who used her intelligence and inheritance to build a space for her community to worship, congregate, and learn that is still helping people today. Then, Kelley shares the story of Anne Mackintosh who, while her husband was off trying to quash an uprising, raised her own army to oppose his forces. Grab your shovel and get ready for some awkward dinner conversation

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Ep143. Didn’t Stop Until Death Made Her & Rags to...

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2022/04/25

In this particularly raspy episode, we're talking about naught royals and dropping some sweet cock rhymes! First, Kelley shares the story of Mary Whiton Calkins, an early psychologist who was too amazing for Harvard to give her a degree; content warning for Emily giggling like a 12-year-old at her name repeatedly. Then Emily tells the twisted tale of Fredegund who lied, schemed, and murdered her way to Queendom in an increasingly absurd series of events. Stay away from treasure chests and write down

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Ep142. Lukens Me Now & Border Hopping Babe

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2022/04/04

Even after becoming local media sensations, the ladies are staying grounded with the stories of two women who overcame incredible odds to succeed! First, Kelley shares the story of Rebecca Lukens who rose to the challenge of running her own iron works company after the deaths of her father and husband. The widowed mother of 6 battled sexism, economic recession, and her own family to build her business! Then, Emily covers Henriette "Monique" Hanotte, a teenager who was asked to join the Comet Line

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Ep141. A Bevy of Lipsticked Radicals & The Lioness

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2022/03/28

Fueled by coffee and sunshine, the ladies get more than a little loopy this week! First, Emily shares the story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an integrated all-girl musical group that rode a stolen bus to success. Then, Kelley covers Huda Sha'rawi, an early feminist leader in Egypt who fought tooth and nail to give women equal opportunities. Get out of here with that snow prophecy bullshit because it's time to wine about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp:

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67:49

Ep140. Old Lady Lockwood & Nah Bitch

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2022/03/21

Daylight savings time is a bad bitch, but that's not stopping the ladies from talking about some real bad bitches! Kelley covers Belva Ann Lockwood, a lawyer who walked (and wrote a very compelling letter to the president) so RBG and Elle Woods could run. Then, Emily tells the tale of Countess Ilona Zrinyi who rebelled against the ruling family and held her own while the enemy laid siege to her last castle for two years. Hang onto your degrees and start counting your castles because it's time to

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Ep139. Mic Drop but With a Gun & A Literal Hero

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2022/03/14

The ladies are talking name changes, colonization, and toxic workplaces! First, Emily shares the story of Yaa Asantewaa, the ultimate motivational speaker who led her people in battle against British invaders. Then, Kelley tells the truly horrific tale of Lois Jenson, a single mom who just wanted a well-paying job to support her kids, but was met with sexual violence and harassment instead. Lawyer up and get ready to charge into battle, because we're wining about herstory!Support the show10% Off

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85:29

Ep138. Her Body is a Temple & Sex Positive Surgeon...

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2022/03/07

After an unintended break (and some serious kismet) the ladies are delivering a blast from the past! First, Kelley covers Dr. Jocelyn Elders who took her sex positivity and focus on sexual education all the way to the White House where she was deemed "too controversial" (by '90s standards) for wanting to promote things like safe sex and contraception. Then, Emily covers Dr. Ruth Temple, who has the distinction of being the first woman both ladies have researched for the same episode! She was also a

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Ep137. Hairbrush Hairoine & God's Image Carved in Ebony

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2022/02/14

This week the ladies are covering tow women who went out and DID THE DAMN THING! First, Emily shares the story of Lyda D. Newman; inventor, business woman, and suffragist who invented something that you probably have in your bathroom! Then, Kelley covers Amanda Berry Smith who, despite suffering numerous tragedies, found hope in her faith and spent her life trying to fulfill God's mission by helping others. Get your bible and get ready for a glow up because we're wining about herstory! Support the

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Ep136. Her Pain United a Nation & I Demand Justice

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2022/02/07

We're celebrating Black History Month by profiling black women you DEFINITELY should have heard of! First, Kelley tells the incredible story of Mamie Till, an incredibly intelligent woman who was breaking barriers and proving herself to be a true survivor. When her son Emmett was murdered, she responded in the most incredible ways possible. Emily covers Isabel de Olvera, an interracial black, Mexican woman who had a thirst for adventure. There was just one problem, as a woman of color, trekking

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Ep135. Teresa's Hot Takes & Census Taker of the Sky

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2022/01/31

Thanks to a special listener suggestion, the ladies are covering a pair of ladies who were deaf or hard of hearing! First, Emily tells the story of early feminist nun, Sister Teresa de Cartagena who used her sudden deafness to better hear God and God told her to SLAY. Then, Kelley fulfills her destiny and covers famed astronomer Annie Jump Cannon who broke down gender barriers in science while categorizing over 400,000 celestial bodies (no big deal.) Brush up on your biblical badasses and aim for

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Ep134. 'They Fought Like Demons' Interview with...

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2022/01/24

We're joined by a very special guest, DeAnne Blanton, author of 'They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War' and former archivist at the National Archives! DeAnne is a WEALTH of knowledge and we could listen to her all day (but you'll have to settle for an hour.) We talk nasty jobs during the American Civil War, an unidentified woman soldier, and how rough civilian life was! Grab your shapeless pants and don't treat women like secretaries, because we're wining about herstory!Buy the

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Ep133. Angel of Santo Tomas & India's Ultimate Power...

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2022/01/17

The ladies are joined by another member of the girl gang, Katee! A third person was required to handle the level of amazing the women covered are performing at. Kelley tells the story of Dr. Fe Del Mundo who may have been a literal angel as she worked to provide healthcare in the Philippines. Emily tells the story of Savitribai Phule who started out as an illiterate child bride and became a teacher, writer, social activist, and feminist icon! Grab your extra saree and keep an eye out for industrial

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Ep132. Cookie Mother & Bacteria Babe

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2022/01/10

Want to know where America's favorite cookie came from? Of course you do! Want to hear about a lady scientist who was overshadowed by her husband even though she did a lot of the work? Probably not, but shit happens. Emily covers Ruth Graves Wakefield, a culinary genius who invented the chocolate chip cookie. Kelley covers Esther Lederberg who made groundbreaking discoveries while studying bacteria (but her husband got all the credit.) Grab your ice pick and GLOW GIRL because it's time to wine about

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Ep131. Revenge is a Dish Best Served with Oranges &...

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2022/01/03

The ladies are coming at 2022 with 'Strap in & Strap On' energy! First, Emily tells the story of Marguerite de Bressieux who assembled an band of women to take lethal revenge on an army of sexual predators. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Marchese Luisa Casati who used her wealth, unique appearance, and overt eccentricity to become a living work of art. Grab your swords and keep your cheetah's on a leash, because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp:

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Ep130. The Snow Maiden & The Leather Burqa Princess

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2021/12/27

The ladies are getting festive with some fairy tales! Ever wonder what would happen if Elsa and Thumbelina had a baby? Kelley tells the story of Snegurochka the snow maiden of Russian lore who is basically the first lady of winter! Then, Emily shares an Arabic fairy tale that is like Cinderella if the dad was a super creep. Princess Juleidah finds out her father wants to marry her after her mother dies and is forced to flee her kingdom, only to come back bigger and better. Listen now! Support the

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Ep129. A Lifetime of Difficult Moments & Soldadera

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2021/12/20

We're joined by a very special guest! Nurse Practitioner, Kelley's sister-in-law, and Emily's former swim team mate, Katelyn! With our medical correspondent, what could go wrong?? Emily tells the story of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a Jewish-Italian neurologist who was still making groundbreaking discoveries while dodging air raids and confined to her bedroom. Then, Kelley tells the tale of legendary soldadera Petra Herrera who has the world's most badass resume. Her special skills include leading armies

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Ep128. Gentle Hunter & Feathered Mantel

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2021/12/13

Bacteria with mustaches, national gaslighting, and a whole bunch of royal drama; this week's episode is full of these and more! First, Kelley tells the story of Alice Catherine Evans, a microbiologist who warned the nation of a dangerous bacteria, was told she was crazy, and then was finally vindicated. Emily shares the tale of Ka'ahumanu, ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii who was born into drama and wasn't afraid to stir the pot. Beware of dairy and dance the hula until your hips fall off, because

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Ep127. A Real Golden Girl & The Littlest Curie

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2021/12/06

A real golden girl, good advice about radium, and an overshadowed daughter! This episode has it all. First, Emily shares the story of Mary Golda Ross, an aeronautics genius who literally wrote the book on space travel for NASA . Then, Kelley covers Eve Curie, Marie Curie's youngest daughter; believe it or not, that's the most boring fact about this amazing woman. Grab your slide rule and get ready to feel inadequate, because we're wining about herstory! Support the show10% Off Your First Month of

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