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Janis Joplin

Queens Podcast ·

2025/09/03

We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin—Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, bringing down the house at Monterey Pop, and flying into Woodstock by helicopter, Katy and Nathan trace the meteoric rise—and heartbreaking fall—of a woman who refused to shrink herself. Expect Texas gossip, bisexual chaos, and the usual

54:46

Martha Stewart with Right Answers Mostly

Queens Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.”This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first

45:52

The White Ship Disaster (patreon re-run)

Queens Podcast ·

2025/08/06

In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place? Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster 03:04 The Royal

30:32

Jiutian Xuannü (For the Love of Histor)

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2025/07/30

Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü . Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of

35:52

Olga Alexandrovna part 2

Queens Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half. Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage 01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request 05:38 Political Turmoil and

40:50

Olga Alexandrovna part 1

Queens Podcast ·

2025/07/23

In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it. Time stamps: And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/ 00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement 00:57 Introducing Olga

66:15

Frederick the Great

Queens Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great. We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode! time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast 00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early

29:24

Katy's Corner: Hercules Mulligan & Cato

Queens Podcast ·

2025/07/04

Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all. Here are some sources if you'd like to read more https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/hercules-mulligan-irish-spy-washington https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/06/the-incredible-story-of-hercules-mulligan/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with

57:57

The Goiânia Accident: Nathan and Katy on The Alarmist

Queens Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987? It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all about in December 2024. Join Katy and Nathan as we sit down with Rebecca Delgado Smith and the rest of the Alarmist crew to learn more and decide who's to blame. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:46 Meet the Hosts and Special

40:06

Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace

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2025/06/11

Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace.From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's spectral appearances, they explore the rich, eerie history of these Tudor queens. Time stamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Queen's Summer Break 01:04 Getting Spooky with Ghost Stories 03:46 Exploring Hampton Court's Haunted History 08:36 Katherine Howard's

51:15

Catherine Parr, part 3

Queens Podcast ·

2025/05/28

Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Explicit Content Warning 00:34 Season Eight Finale Kickoff 01:33 Patreon Shoutouts and Summer Break Plans 03:36 Catherine Parr's Life After Henry VIII 08:24 Catherine Parr and Thomas Seymour's Secret Romance 14:43 The Scandalous Marriage of Catherine and

41:54

Royal Yearbook with Even the Royals

Queens Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals. We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetest love story? And who will be crowned our most devious schemer? We are joined by Brooke and Aricia (if you haven't checked out their show, it's a must!) - with each of us bringing a custom cocktail for some of our favorite ladies Queens podcast is part of

67:51

Catherine Parr, part 2

Queens Podcast ·

2025/04/30

We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. Some sources: Elizabeth Norton's book https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our ⁠Patreon⁠, check out our⁠ merch store⁠, and follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

28:27

Lilith (Katy's Corner)

Queens Podcast ·

2025/04/20

Hey! Easter is upon us which got me thinking of ancient lore, which brought me to the story of Lilith! This is an episode from our Patreon from 2023, but is still super interesting now! Basically, Lilith is often just remembered as Adam's first wife (of power couple Adam and Eve), but her story is so much more and probably so much OLDER than that of Adam's. Hope you enjoy! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Easter Special Announcement 00:38 Introduction to Lilith 01:32 Lilith in Hebrew

54:27

Catherine Parr, part 1

Queens Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Catherine Parr was named after Catherine of Aragon. So Henry VIII's last wife is named after his first wife. Neat-o. Also in this episode, we learn about Catherine's life as a country lady and how she dealt with the infamous Pilgrimage of Grace. Then, of course, we

39:39

The Women of Charles VII (Patreon Bonus)

Queens Podcast ·

2025/04/09

The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and BeyondIn this Patreon episode from 2021, we are discussing the impactful women that did so much for king Charles VII of France. He really was just kind of a "meh" king, but he had some amazing women in his life. Namely Yolande of Aragon, Joan of Arc and of course Agnes Sorel to name a few. And then we end the episode with a ghost story because the women in Charles' life don't stop being influential beyond the grave! We

76:35

Agnes Sorel

Queens Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII of France. We'll get into the scandal of her life along with a conspiracy theory or two. This is also a great time to revisit our episodes on Isabeau of Bavaria or Yolande of Aragon too! The episode explores whether there was a conspiracy to install Agnes as

52:20

Spirits: The Egyptian Head Queen in Charge!

Queens Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Hey, y'all! Today we want to introduce you to our friends at Spirits. Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore and we think you'll LOVE them like we do. In this episode, they tell us all about the Egyptian Head B in Charge, the goddess Isis. In this episode Isis does magi, brings people back from the dead, controls scorpions and MORE. Want more Spirits? Check them out at https://spiritspodcast.com/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to

51:56

Livia Drusilla part 3

Queens Podcast ·

2025/03/05

In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation go from pretty good to horrible. So, y'all let us know what you think. Was she a cold blooded killer, innocent bystander or somewhere in between? Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners 02:56 Livia Drusilla's

52:28

Livia Drusilla part 2

Queens Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Welcome back to our continued story about the first empress of the Roman Empire, Livia Drusilla. In our last episode, we told you about a scared young woman on the run. But now, Livia is back in Rome and pulling the strings in an increasingly complicated political system. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:02 Recap of Livia Drusilla's Scandalous Marriage 02:02 Livia's Public Image and Role in Octavian's Campaign 13:04 Octavian's War with Mark Antony 15:21 Octavian Becomes

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