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Legendary Lasses
by Legendary Lasses
Legendary Lasses is a weekly podcast about the ladies of the past and present who like to make waves and change the course of history. Hosts Ashley, KB, and Sally discuss the underrated female change-makers who have and are continuing to shape their cultures and the world.
Episodes
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Episode 35: Catalina de Erauso- The Lieutenant Nun
Ashley tells us the story of Catalina de Erauso, who disguised herself as a man and traveled around Spain and The New World in the first half of the 17th century! There are pirates, fighting with nuns, and a lot more chaos!
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Episode 34: Theories on Witch Trials-Sally Ruins the Day
Join us this week while Sally presents us with some interesting facts and theories on witch trials...and we go off on a big conversation on the duality of man, and that history is repeating itself. Be ready to take a depression nap after this episode!
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Episode 33: The Trials of Valais
This week, KB is teaching us about the witch trials that took place in Valais! Join us while we hate on the Duke of Savoy, and wish he has legos in his shoes.
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Episode 32: The Pendle Witch Trial Case
Join us this week on our series on witch trials, where we talk about our first case, the Pendle Witch Trial Case! We discuss King James and a possible scandal involving him, sexism, and the separation of church and state…all the while you hear our blood pressure rising!
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Episode 31: Palette Cleanser 1- The Samwise Gamgee Fan Club
Our brains needed a break from talking about witch trials and having an ice-pocalypse happen. Join us while we talk about Saturday plans, dating apps, stationery, and creating the Samwise Gamgee Fan Club! We'll be back next week with continuing with our series on witch trials!
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Episode 30: She's a Witch!!!!!
Join us while we start on a series on witch trials. This episode is about context before we dive into the world of witch trials.
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Episode 29: Rowdy Regency Rigmarole
Please do join us for delightful afternoon tea and all the steaming hot goss you can stand. This week we talk all things Regency Era, Bridgerton, and spiciness.
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Episode 28: Violet Jessop, Miss Unsinkable
Pull up a chair as we tell you the story of Final Destination: Edwardian Edition, starring Miss Unsinkable herself. Violet Jessop.
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Episode 27: Lucille Bogan
We're finally back after a long hiatus and bring you a singer that sang about some naughty stuff. Join our hosts Ashley, KB, and Sally while they to figure out how to podcast again!
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Episode 26: Models of the Mod Era
Get in the way back time machine as we travel to the Swingin' Sixities and discuss The Mod Era and supermodels of the decade
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Episode 25: Trota, Medieval Physician
During this quarantine season, we thought the most appropriate topic was to cover a female physician! Join us as we discuss medieval medical practices, lady doctors, and THE CHURCH.
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Episode 24: Queen Christina, The Girl King
Join us for a tale about Queen Kristina of Sweden, otherwise known as The Girl King! We will have another episode coming out tomorrow, Saturday, to help you get through another hour of quarantine! Stay safe folks!
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Episode 23: Body Positivity
We're back, baby! Join us for an honest and compelling conversation about the Body Positivity Movement.
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Episode 22: Josephine Baker
Actress, dancer, singer, burlesque performer, spy, activist, and mother, Josephine Baker is our star today! Come join us for her story!
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Episode 21: Louisa May Alcott
Join us as we talk about the author, Civil War nurse, sister, abolitionist, and suffragette, Louisa May Alcott.
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Episode 20: Elizabeth Siddall
Happy Birthday to Sally! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our listeners! This week we discuss poet, painter, and model of the Pre-Raphaelite period in London, Elizabeth Siddall.
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Episode 19: Saintly Shenanigans & Martyr Mahem
This week we discuss three sainted ladies while parsing the larger topic of purity (with many Monty Python & The Holy Grail quotes thrown in for fun). You might want to take a shower after this episode as a disclaimer.
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Episode 18: Anne Hamilton-Byrne & The Family
Join us this week, on the spookiest Friday, when we discuss a not so legendary lass, Anne Hamilton-Byrne & her cult, The Family. Warning: short description of child abuse.
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Episode 17: Olive Oatman, The Girl with the Blue Tattoo
This week we cover the story of Olive Oatman, The Girl with the Blue Tattoo.
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Episode 16: Beatrix Potter
Join us in talking about Beatrix Potter; author, illustrator, natural scientist, and many other titles. Thank you for being patient with us as we figure out our new schedule.
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Episode 15: Well...this happened...
This week is a weird one. We are one co-host down for this week. But you can join Ashley and Sally talk about a variety of things starting from Jane Eyre and ending with plans for future episodes....It is an episode...in a way.... we guess.
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Episode 14- Marsha P. Johnson: Pay it No Mind.
Disclaimer: there are a couple of topics that come up that can be trigging, please make sure to listen to the opening to decide whether this episode is for you. BUT! If it is then please join us in discussing the life and legend of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson.
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Episode 13- Mary Shelley: Puttin' on the Ritz
Happy Halloween 2019! Learn a little bit about the Goth Queen herself, Mary Shelley, her work, how Frankenstein came to be, and her legacy including film adaptations. We introduce a new section called "Sally's Movie Corner." This time she tells us about a film adaptation of Mary Shelley's...
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Episode 12: Ladies of Meteorology: Like Lightning, Very Striking
Don't rain on our parades and mist out on the opportunity to hear us talk about Ladies of Meteorology.
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Episode 11: Bad Behavior
This week the lasses discuss brash behavior, "beat" bashing, and "bad" books.
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Episode 10: Little Edie
Welcome to the story about Little Edie and Gray Gardens, dahling! PSSST! We have a mic now thanks to a good friend, so let us know what you think about the sound quality. We're slowly but surely making it the best it can be for you all!
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Episode 9: Lilith
To start Spooky-tober off right we are jumping into mythic figures. Join us in discussing the demon Lilith and her origin story. Happy Halloween Month!
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Episode 8: Frida Kahlo
Come join us in a conversation in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! This week we discuss the life of and work of Frida Kahlo along with some interesting debate on her legacy, intersectionality, and advocacy.
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Episode 7: Nun-Sense!
GET THEE TO A NUNNERY! Listen to us talk about fake history and then discuss real KICKASS nuns of WWII! And you can hear our pitch for our History Channel TV show, "Nuns?" Beware....we ramble...A LOT in this episode. ENJOY!
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Episode 6: Sappho, the Tenth Muse
Happy Friday the 13th! Want to hear about an ancient Greek poetess, hairy knees, and some literary analysis thrown in just for fun? Enjoy our Sappho episode as we introduce you to the Tenth Muse of Greece.
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Episode 5: The Worst Women in Sydney
Get your sly grog and jazz music ready because we're heading back to the 1920s-1930s Australia. Join us for the tales of Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine, The Worst Women in Sydney.
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Dr. James Miranda Barry
Want to hear a tale about a doctor in Queen Victoria's army who had a spat with Florence Nightingale and got in a pistol duel? Check out Dr. James Miranda Barry.
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Episode 3: Female-Centric Societies
In this episode we discuss different cultures who have turned from patriarchal societies to focus on the maternal line....and some rabbit holes are explored. Visit us at legendarylasses.wordpress.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @legendarylasses.
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Episode 2: Female Tattoo Artists
Let us tell you about the badasses Maude Stevens Wagner and Jessie Knight! Two of the first female tattoo artists in the Western tradition. We will be posting pictures on our website so be sure to visit us at legendarylassies.wordpress.com Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @legendarylasses.
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Episode 1: Artemisia Gentileschi
What happens when you challenge a headstrong teenage baroque painter? Listen and find out as we talk about Artemisia Gentileschi. Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @legendarylasses Visit us at legendarylasses.wordpress.com Email us at [email protected]
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Legendary Lasses is a weekly podcast about the ladies of the past and present who like to make waves and change the course of history. Hosts Ashley, KB, and Sally discuss the underrated female change-makers who have and are continuing to shape their cultures and the world.
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