Wining About Herstory
by 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!
Episodes
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Ep315: The Queen Who Refused to Be Conquered: Ranavalona I
This week's story features some of history's greatest evils! Colonization, religious persecution, and sexism all feature heavily in the story of Queen Ranavalona I. Born a commoner, Ranavalona ascended to the throne, becoming the Queen of Madagascar. But when European colonizers came knocking…
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314: Follow Me: Mary Jane Terwillegar
As the veil between life and death (and what makes you a bad person) thins, the ladies are bringing you tales of spookey bitches that you probably haven't heard of and may not want to. Emily shares the local legend of Mary Jane Terwillegar, a witch who led her coven in terrorizing a small…
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Ep313: Victorian Who Climbed Over Every Obstacle: Annie Smith Peck
What does a well educated, multilingual, middle-aged Victorian woman do for fun? Climb mountains, of course! Annie Smith Peck discovered mountain climbing later in life (by Victorian standards) but that didn't stop her from summiting some of the most absurd peaks in the world, all while…
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Ep312: The Results are In: Nan Britton
Predatory grooming, a presidential sex scandal, and a decades long fight for the truth. Yes, the ladies are traveling back 100 years to talk about when all of these things were happening (and never again). Nan Britton was just a teenager when she became involved with the very married, very horny...
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Ep311. Mother of Judo
What would you do if the sport you loved phohibited you from competing? Masquerade as a man? Go to the sport's country of origin? Get that sport recognized by the Olympics? Or all of the above?? That's what Rena 'Rusty' Kanokogi did when U.S. Judo competitions deemed women unworthy of competing....
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Ep310. Not so MIDwives
Are you sick of men in power not understanding how female bodies work but still having the audacity to make laws about them? SAME. But in one alleged biblical incidient, that ignorance not only benefited women but saved lives. In ancient Egypt, Shiphra and Puah, a mother-daughter-midwife team…
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Ep309. Bisexual Cat Lady
Cats! Women! Sexy cat women who aren't meant to be sexy but DAYUM DAT ASS! This week Kelley is essecentially wining a love letter to Emily by covering Leonor Fini, a bisexual woman in 1920s who loved cats, art, and polyamory. After a childhood of dodging kidnapping attempts, Leonore established...
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Ep308. Shannon McKenna Schmidt 'You Can't Catch Us' Interview
The ladies are excited to welcome author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to talk about a little known train trip made by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson! In the wake of JFK's assasination, Lady Bird Johnson traveled through the divided American South to campaign for her husband, Lyndon B. (whippin out his)...
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Ep307. Glamor, Gender, and Giganta
Men wanted her and women wanted to be her. From her tall boufont and her legs that went on for days, Aleshia Brevard was the picture of 60s glamor and femininity. What people didn't know was that this former Playboy Bunny was more than she appeared! Hear the whole story of Aleshia Brevard's...
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Ep306. The Silent Sentinel
This week, the ladies can do hard things, like covering one of the most iconic American suffragists in our nation's history! Kelley wines about Alice Paul, a suffragist who learned from the militant Britisth suffragettes and brought the fight for women's suffrage to the president's doorstep....
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Ep305. Queen of the Mist & The Woman they Tried to Silence
Emily tells the story of Annie Edson Taylor, a teacher who went over the top when it came to securing money and fame with a stunt that would put her (and her cat's) lives in danger! Kelley retells the story of Frances Thompson, a trans black woman who survived the Memphis Massacre and refused to...
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Ep304. The Desert Nomad
In the completion of last week's episode, Kelley tells the incredible tale of Isabelle Eberhardt, an adventurous woman who worked as a journalist and explorer of Northern Africa! Isabelle refused to conform to anyone's expectations and spoke out about the devastation that colonization was causing...
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Ep303. Pursued by the President
This week the ladies are celebrating Juneteenth with the story of Ona Judge, an enslaved woman who ran from her enslaver, desperate for freedom. But when the person enslaving you is the President of the United States, escape is not simple or easy. Grab your favorite 'roommate' because we're…
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Ep302: LOAF & The Volunteers
The ladies are HERE, QUEER, and a WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHER THINGS! Kelley shines a light on an underserved demographic- old lesbians- in her story about Arden Eversmeyer who, after her partner of over 30 years passed away, found herself looking for friends. When she couldn't find any, she created a...
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Ep301. A Sister of Compassion & The Last Victorian Courtesan
This wee's episode is packed with hoarding weapons, pretty horsebreakers, and exploding seltzers! First, Emily tells the story of Élise Rivet, a nun who was one badass Mother Superior, using her position to help the French Resistance fight the Nazis, until she was discovered. Then, Kelley travels...
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Ep300. Revolutionary Multiracial Babies & DIY C-Section
Against all odds (and despite several request to stop) the ladies are celebrating their 300th episode! They are celebrating with some fruity screwdrivers, an article in the local paper, and OF COURSE, the stories of two amazing women. Kelley wines about Gyo Fujikawa, an illustrator whose name you...
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Ep. 299. The Crank Queen (No, Not that Kind) & My Investments
In between watching dragon-fruit-eating tutorials and cutting into cannabilistic pineapple, the ladies are wining about some badass ladies you DEF should have heard of! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Thanks to Nancy M. Johnson who not only helped ice cream not taste like…
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Ep298. The Godmother of Manga & OG Gym Girlie
This week the ladies are sharing their coaster clout, how to identify a donut, and gym class flashbacks! Emily wines about Machiko Hasegawa, a mangaka pioneer who created one of the most successful and longest-running animes you've never heard of. Kelley tells the story of Martina Bergman…
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Ep297. Sign Your Work & The Greatest Player You've Never Heard Of
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Ep296. Ultimate Cat Lady & Refrigeration Revolution
Eccentric cat ladies, street sweepers, and ice blocks oh my! Emily gets to know one of history's greatest cat ladies, who not only loved her cats but supported the arts. Then, Kelley covers an inventor who was sick of spoiled food, dirty streets, and decided to fix ALL OF IT. Stop sending animals...
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Ep295. Savior of the Spitfire & Popess with the Mostess
Happy anniversary y'all! Kelley wines about Dame Fanny Lucy Houston, a spitfire who married up (several times) and used her money and influence to make support her true love- Great Britain. Then, Emily tells the tale of Pope Joan, the only vaginally inclined pope who may or may not have given…
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Ep294. Thats a Mouthful & The Princess Who Wouldn't Behave
What if we told you that your weird grade-school hyperfixation could help countless people? Well that was the case for Bessie Blount Griffin who, thanks to some draconian teaching practices, revolutionized care for WWII veterans! Then, Kelley wines about Princess Cecelia of Sweden, a HAWT MESS of…
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Ep293. The Victorian Reckoning & From the West and Fearless
WE WERE ON A BREAK! But the ladies are back and filled with more feminine rage than ever! Kelley wines about Josephine Butler, a reformer who looked at Victorian England's messed up culture and said, "Nope." Then, Emily wines about a local hero, Lena O. Smith who fought for the rights of people…
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Ep292. The Adversarial Director
The ladies are again joined by Jessalyn Finch and Pod Jesus to wine about another filmmaker who took every opportunity to defy expectations and piss of the man (or a lot of men). Shirley Clarke was born into privledge but also under the thumb of her controling father. Through dance and…
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Ep291. Embodied Landscapes, Interview with Jessalyn Finch
The ladies are joined by artist and filmmaker, Jessalyn Finch, who tells us all about her latest art film project, how she transitioned from gymnast to artist, and about that one time she thought she was definitely going to die. Support local artists and praise be to Pod Jesus because we're…
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Ep290. A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, Interview with Danielle Frank
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Ep289. The Secret Quilter & The One Who Drills
Merry Winemans to one and all! This week, Kelley tells the story of Rosie Lee Tompkins, better known by her pseudonym Effie Mae Martin, a prolific quilter who never wanted to be known- until one man at a flea market changed everything. Emily tells the story of Ikuutayuq, a monster of Innuit…
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Ep288. Patron Saint of Survivors & The Rainbow Bridge
From an ominoius opening to a toxic father, this weeks episode has ALL the feels! First, Emily wines about St. Dymphna, a teenager who started a tradition of caring in Belgium that has lasted for hundreds of years. Then, Kelley wines about Edna Clyne-Rekhy, the little known writer of one of the...
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Ep287. A Southern Matron & Middle of Earth Lady
Between dreaming of haunted hotels and trying not to die, the ladies got around to wining about some interesting ladies! Kelley wines about Ann Pamela Cunningham who saw George Washington's historic home on Mount Vernon crumbling and decided to do somethinga bout it, leading one of the earliest...
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Ep286. The Truth-Telling Trailblazer & The Ghostly Hostess
This week's episode was nearly destroyed by a case of the Disney-drunk-mouse-hiccups! First, Kelley wines about a woman who we ALL need today, but was doing the LAWD'S work as a journalist who was busy checking facts, stiring up shit, and writing wrongs. Then, Emily recounts her trip to a haunted...
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Ep285. More Than Just a Flag & The Winged Nurse
This week the ladies are the EXACT right amount while celebrating Veterans Day with some incredible women who were serving badassery along with the country! Emily wines about Monica Helms, who may have been at home working on nuclear submarine but struggled with her identity as a woman for most…
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Ep284. The Killer Geisha & Resurrection Mary
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Ep283. First of Her Kind & The Chest Riding Nightmare Demon
Nephew/lovers, hunting for wine, and afterlife career goals! Emily tells the story of Ann Bilansky, the first and last woman executed in Minnesota for murdering her husband- but did she? Kelley explores the origins of our nightmares, wining about the Slavik Mara, entities that love fucking up…
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Ep282. Death Row Granny & Bitter Well Ghost
It's the spookiest time of the year and the ladies have two terrifying tales that aren't even close to being as horrifying as our present day circumstances. Kelley tells the story of Velma Barfield, who had a nasty habit of doing an arsenic. Then, Emily tells the legend of Okiku, a dishwasher who...
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Ep281. Madam on the Mall & The Italian Bride
Girl bosses? Check. Overbearing mothers? Check. Politicians getting into sexy shenanigans? You betcha! Emily returns to Congressional Cemetery to pay her respects to one of its most (in)famous interns, Mary Ann Hall. From humble beginnings, Mary Ann worked her way up to be one of the most...
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Ep280. Barrel Hooping Beasley & Fell Into Place
First, Kelley wines about Maria E. Beasley, an inventor who revolutionized the barrel industry (without access to barrelsdirect.com)! She went on to make inventions that touched many lives, including those on the Titanic. Then, Emily wines about Betty Lou Oliver who had the most unfortunate (or...
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Ep279. Eden Collinsworth 'The Improbably Victoria Woodhull' Interview
You can find more titles by the delightfully glib Eden Collinsworth at: Website: https://www.edencollinsworth.com/ Instagram: @eden.collinsworth Find 'The Improbably Victoria Woodhull,' 'What the Ermine Saw,' and other titles by Eden wherever books are sold, including your local independent book...
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Ep278. Empress of the Air & Lady Lama
This week's episode is (accidentally) brought to you by the ladies' favorite cat grand daddy! First, Emily wines about Lillian Boyer, a high flying wing walker that answered the call of the void and made it her profession. Then, Kelley wines about Alexandra David Néel, a woman who embarked on a...
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Ep277. The Mulan of Obstetrics & The Shark Lady
This week, the ladies are revisiting aquatic quadrilogies, gushing over atrocities, and bitching about port (never forget) while wining about two amazing ladies! First, Kelley wines about Agnodice, a obstetrician in ancient Athens who had to disguise herself as a man to practice medicine. But…
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Ep276. The Recorder & Prodigy or Miracle
Historical hoarding, prodigious pianists, and feeling old, oh my! Emily covers Marion Stokes, an activist who took channeled her hoarding into an archival project that took over her life and has yet to be rivaled. Then, Kelley tells the story of child prodigy Clara Schumann who was praised by the...
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Ep275. My Sister or My Brother & Swim On Aileen
Hot dogs, John Hammond, and the return of the pants permit! Need we say more? Kelley covers George Sand, a prolific writer whose gender identity confused 1800s Parisians and demonstrates that gender is a spectrum. Then, Emily celebrates summer with a swimming girlie! Aileen Riggin took to…
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Ep274. Ultimate DIY Girlie & The Stolen Princess
First, Emily covers Josephine Cochrane who invented everyone's favorite kitchen appliance that makes everyone's most hated chore suck a little less! Then, Kelley tells the tragic tale of Princess Victoria Gauramma, a young girl who was forced to leave India due to British colonialism and was used...
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Ep273. The Most Daring Actress in Pictures & Trans Disabilibabe
This week's episode is NON-STOP! Kelley wines about the first stunt-woman in Hollywood who designed and completed some of the most insane stunts you've ever heard of, with no safety nets! Then, Emily covers triple threat Jazzie Collins who fought for housing justice, racial justice, labor rights,...
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Ep272. Amazing Grace & Mrs. Marco Polo
The ladies are stomping glass and making it rain GLITTER! Emily tells the harrowing tale of Grace Darling who braved violent seas to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Kelley covers the adventurous Harriet Chalmers Adams who traveled the world, held otters, and documented the horrors of...
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Ep271. The Iron Lady & The WAVES Wall
Side effects of this week's episode may include righteous anger, feminist pride, hating the patriarchy, and copious amounts of avoidant chores! First, Kelley tells the story of Nancy Hart, a patriot who didn't take too kindly to British soldiers trespassing on her property. Then, Emily takes you…
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Ep270. Lesbian Goddess & The Siren of Shenandoah
In today's edition of Queer people have ALWAYS existed, Emily travels back to ancient Mesopotamia to meet the Goddess, Ishtar, a gender swapping entity of war, love, and life itself! Then, Kelley tells the wild story of moving-target Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy who taught an enslaved girl how…
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Ep269. Dean of Women & The Gay Corner
The ladies are QUEER. They are HERE. Get USED TO IT! To celebrate Pride month, Kelley tells the story of Lucy Diggs Slowe, the other half of the Mary Burrell power couple. Lucy spent her life trying to advance academics for women while having to hide her own identity from the world. Then, Emily...
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Ep268. Ready to Serve & The Forgotten First Lady
First, Kelley tells the story of Aileen Cole Stewart, a Red Cross nurse who, despite being denied the opportunity to serve overseas in WWI, played an invaluable part in fighting the 1918 Influenza Pandemic on the home front. Then, Emily covers Tsuru Aoki, a Japanese silent film star who straddled...
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Ep267. Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone. & Captain Molly
The ladies are celebrating Memorial Day by talking about our sheroes, government conspiracies, and Big Macs! First, Emily covers Maj. Megan McClung, a Marine Officer who gave everything in the line of duty, but has been declared to be incompliant with the Department of Defense "policies and...
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Ep266. The Queen of Coal & The Last Call
What happens when a maid marries the son of her rich employer? Not what you'd think! Kelley wines about Sarah B. Cochran, a woman who came from a one-dress household and became an absurdly rich business magnate and philanthropist who knew that money wasn't the most important thing in the world…
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About this show
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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