Who's That?!? Forgotten Faces

*SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE*In today's season 5 finale episode, we go book-club style and dive in the book, The Last Train To London by Meg Waite Clayton. Together, we explore the powerful true story behind the novel-highlighting the real hero's of the Kindertransport, including Truus Wijsmuller who risked everything to save thousands of children as the Nazi regime began its invasion across Europe.

In today's episode...we're not talking about a person. But what is it? Just a day? An event? Or something more? Friday the 13th. From ancient fears surrounding the number 13 to centuries of bad luck stories tied to Fridays, this date has built a reputation that refuses to die. Popular culture, especially films, like Friday the 13th, only make it darker. So the real question is...Are we afraid of the day? Or have we just been taught to be?

In today's episode, we revisit the Matilda Effect - because somehow, history still hasn't learned its lesson about giving credit where it's due or trying to change that history. But more importantly, we dive into the incredible story of Maria Sibylla Merian, a woman who didn't just study nature, she transformed how we understand it.

In today's episode, we learn about the Matilda Effect through the story of Eunice Foote - the scientist who discovered how carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere long before it was widely recognized. Despite her groundbreaking work, her contribution was largely overlooked, a perfect example of the Matilda Effect - when women's scientific achievements are ignored or credited to men.

In today's episode, we learn about the day an entire nation hit pause - when women across Iceland walked off the job and brought the country to a standstill.

In this episode, we learn about Jennie Wade, an ordinary young woman whose life was tragically cut short during the Battle of Gettysburg. Her story isn’t just about tragedy; it’s about courage, compassion, and how everyday people are often swept into extraordinary moments in history. Jennie Wade’s name lives on as a reminder that war doesn’t only affect those on the battlefield — it forever changes the lives of those at home, too.

In this episode, we learn about Ann Lowe — the groundbreaking designer who dressed America’s elite, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, while rarely receiving the credit she deserved.

In today's episode, we explore an unlikely friendship between two people who were never supposed to get along. From opposite beliefs to unexpected unity, this is story of Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis.

In this episode, we learn about Langston Hughes- an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. Through his powerful words he spoke about identity, struggle, hope and the everyday lives of Black Americans.

In this episode, we learn about a brilliant inventor, Garrett Morgan. From creating hair straightening cream to inventing one of the first traffic lights , his ideas changed everyday life in ways you might not expect.

In this episode, we learn about the man who changed the world with his creation of brownies. Joseph Seyl was asked to create a new type of dessert, one simple request that led to one of the most beloved treats of all time.

In this episode, we learn about Capricorns.. just kidding. Kind of. Not really. But the real moral of the story centers on Andrew Young, a powerful yet often under-recognized advocate of the civil rights movement who stood shoulder to shoulder with Martin Luther King Jr.

Welcome back to Season 5!In this episode, we learn about Elizebeth Smith Friedman, a brilliant cryptanalyst whose codebreaking worked saved thousands of lives, including cracking codes from Hitler himself.

In our season 4 finale, we not only discuss and learn about one person, not two, but five. We take Who's That?!? to a whole other level with "Guess Who's That?!?" How many guesses did it take you?

It all started with a fiery rebuttal to an article titled "What Girls Are Good For." In this episode, we dive into the life of Nellie Bly, a fearless journalist who didn't just report the news, she lived it. From exposing corruption to faking insanity for the sake of a story. Nellie took undercover journalism to a whole new MENTAL level.

Welcome to our 50th — and final — Spooktober episode! For this episode, we’re taking you to one of the wickedest towns in the Wild West: Jerome, Arizona. Once a lawless mining town filled with danger, debauchery, and death, Jerome now holds a very different title… one of the most haunted towns in the entire state. And we discuss our own experiences while staying at their most haunted hotel!

In this Spooktober episode we learn about Vampires! Yes, yes, we absolutely get into Damon Salvatore and, of course, the sparkly icon himself, Edward Cullen. But beyond the fiction and some fan favorites, we're diving into where vampire legends really came from and how they were started. So do vampires really exist?

Lets continue with Spooktober! In this episode we learn about the Hawaiian spirits, called the Night Marchers. Please do not get it confused with the Night Walkers, we are not that kind of show...yet.

We continue with Spooktober! In this episode we learn about Sweet Springs Sanitarium. Listen to the terrifying experiences of the Project Fear team, who braved the darkness overnight, not once, but twice.

Spooktober is here! We are kicking off October with a spooky house. One we have mentioned before and one that deserved its own episode, the Winchester House! Is the house haunted by Sarah's past or was it all just rumors?

In this episode, we learn how Shel Silverstein went from writing and drawing for Playboy to writing children's books and poems.

In today's episode we learn about the "Father of Mexican Independence" and how it's celebrated on September 16...NOT IN MAY.

In this episode, we learn about the chocolate lady, Laura Secord, who had absolutely nothing to do with chocolate. But was a heroine for her country, Canada, for taking a very, very long walk. Let's find out why!

In this episode, we learn about Stanislav Petrov, also known as the "Man Who Saved the World" or the man who prevented World War III from happening.

In this episode, we learn about two Women's Rights Activists , Lucy Burns and Alice Paul. Learn with us, on how these two women and their groups, helped ratify the 19th Amendment.

We are back with Season 4! In our opener episode, we learn about Dorothy Porter, the woman who changed the library world!

Welcome back to Part 2 of our season finale! Learn with us on how the famous Dodgers Stadium came to be and the sad passing of one East LA's finest, Ruben Salazar.

in this episode, take a walk with us down memory lane. As we dive into some events and people that happened in Los Angeles, the hometown of one of our own.

In this episode, learn with us about one of the most decorated units in the US Army, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Made primarily of Japanese-Americans, we learn of their difficulties of discrimination and despite of this, remained loyal to the US.

In this episode we learn how O Canada came to be! Or O Kanata?

In this episode, we learn about Dolores Huerta. One of the most influential labor activists and a leader of the Chicano civil rights movement.

In this episode, we try to make sense of what, really, doesn't make sense. Learn with us about Patsy Mink, a Japanese American who knocked down international waters, or more like international dorms. And how she accomplished becoming the first woman of color AND the first Asian-American woman elected to Congress.

In this episode, we are reading entries from a very special book. Written and self published by William Colyn, Erika's grandfather. We get to hear from his point of view from when he was a child born in Holland, to living through World War II and immigrating to Canada.

In this episode, we learn about the Mendez vs. Westminster case. The case that paved the way for a more famous case that you may know, Brown vs. Board of Education. We also go on a teeny tiny tangent about the Winchester House. So two awesome stories in one!

In this episode, we take a fun little turn and do a trivia session seeing how much we've learned about each other's heritage. And we learn new info that we haven't discussed before. Sara is the hosts and it will be Erika vs. Melanie. Who will win?!

In this episode, we learn a bit about Canada's dark history. But there was still a light that shone through in Hide Hyodo Shimizu. Learn with us on how she kept education alive and fought for Japanese Canadian rights.

In this episode, we learn about Japanese Picture Brides. Sadly, not every woman found their perfect match.

In this episode we learn about the Kellogg brothers. The creators of not just Kellogg, but of actual cereal! Which was an accident by the way!

For our 3rd season opener, we learn the event of what Cinco de Mayo actually is. And NO, it is not Mexican Independence Day.

In this episode learn about us! For our Season 2, Episode 026, we answer listeners questions along with some questions for each other. Other podcasts that we suggest & love are down below!National Park After DarkOdd TrailsLet's Not MeetOlogies No Dumb QuestionsThank you for listening and following us! We will be back for Season 3 on April 30th!

In our season finale-ish... learn with us again, how to pronounce words. And of course, about Martin Couney. The man who believed that all premature babies were meant to be saved if they could. Enjoy our season finale-ish with very little to no editing so you can enjoy it even more and laugh with us. We apologize in advance for all the laughter. :)

In this episode we learn mainly how to pronounce words, but also about March Equinox and who discovered it. Hippa? Hipparchus!Don't forget to watch the sunrise and sunset on March 20th!

Still going strong with another Women's History episode. Learn with us, on what exactly this Congressional Medal of Honor is and about the FIRST and ONLY woman to ever receive it, Mary Edwards.

In this episode, we combined black history and women's history month into one. Learn with us about the amazing woman Bessie Coleman, who truly felt free in the sky.

In this episode, we learn about the amazing scientist Marie Curie and how she became the first Nobel Prize winner to receive the award, not once, but TWICE.

In this episode we step into the Wizarding world of Harry Potter! Learn with us about the "real" people of this magical world!

In this episode we learn about Saint Valentine! Oh no, or about Saint Patrick? No, definitely Saint Valentine for Valentine's Day!

Starting off February with learning about the "Father of Black History" for Black History Month, Carter G Woodson! Learn with us on how this celebration was inspired and started.

In this episode, we learn about who is considered the first African American that published a book of poetry. A young woman who was sold as a slave and given an education by her owners, who in the end, encouraged her talent of writing poetry.

On Roe v. Wade day, we learn who is "Jane Roe" in this episode. That person is Norma McCorvey. Trigger warner for this episode. We discuss sex, abortions, alcohol abuse, physically abuse and sexual abuse. Not in great detail, but it is discussed.