Herstory

Put on your spurs and grab a whiskey. We're celebrating the women of the Wild West. Shelby discusses one of the first professional Blackjack players, Elenor Dumont. Amy tells us about stagecoach robber/outlaw, Pearl Hart. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We're celebrating the ladies who literally gave us life - MOMS. Shelby tells the tale of Mongolian mom badass, Hoelun. Amy delivers with her story about Chief Theresa Kachindamoto. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

A Hollywood staple, we're covering Playboy Playmates. Shelby tells the creepy demise of Yvette Vickers. Amy discusses the fascinating life of Victoria Vetri.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

So, we're covering nuns. Why not? Amy educates us on rebel Spanish "nun," Catalina de Erauso. Shelby discusses badass feminist pro-choice, Donna Quinn. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We're back, and we're talking about the badass ladies of the silver screen (and beyond) - stuntwomen. Amy covers modern-day daredevil, Melissa Barker. Shelby talks about the first American professional stuntwoman, Helen Gibson.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Let's celebrate the women of Latin America. Shelby covers Columbian revolutionary Policarpa Salavarrieta. Amy educates us on Costa Rican singer Chavela Vargas. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

WARNING!!!! Shelby's story has some NC-17 content, so parents and mini herstorians BEWARE! We're covering ladies who WENT THERE! Amy recalls the tale of Lady Godiva. (Shelby is shocked that chocolate isn't involved.) Shelby talks about blues singer/songwriter Lucille Bogan.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Buckle up because today we're talking about women who led double lives. Amy discusses Mata Hari, a WWI spy, dancer, and all around badass. Shelby tells the tale of Becca Schultz, a young woman who posed as a misogynistic baseball writer. Enjoy! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Due to a family emergency, we had to be resourceful and mix things up. Thankfully, funny gal, Amy Witry, swooped in and saved the day. Listen to alternate Amy and Shelby discuss the girl power Netflix movie Moxie, directed by Amy Poehler, based on the novel by Jennifer Mathieu, screenplay by Tamara Chestna and Dylan Meyer. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Ins...

Today, we celebrate the amazing women of Pakistan. Shelby covers the first female Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto. Amy discusses entrepreneur and activist (who doesn't have a Wikipedia page), Maria Umar.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast    

Today, we're covering women who did it first. Did what first? ANYTHING! Shelby talks about the French painter, Rosa Bonheur. Amy educates us on first lady millionaire, Madame CJ Walker. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

It's the day of Hallmark love, so we're celebrating women with supportive spouses. Amy covers Arlene and Alan Alda while Shelby discusses Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Pull up some See's candies and enjoy. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast    

The world is an unfair place, so we're covering ladies who left this world before their time. Amy educates us on activist and writer (and Houstonian!), Monica Roberts. Shelby does a deep dive on the mysterious Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Women aren't perfect, so let's celebrate that with lady killers. Shelby discusses the Demon Midwife, Miyuki Ishikawa. Amy tells us about Southern serial killer, Nannie Doss.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We're talking about our First Lady - Dr. Jill Biden. We ONLY call her Dr. Jill Biden, and so should you. She's a badass educator, mom, love/life partner to Joe, and she loves a good prank.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We're celebrating the ladies of New Zealand! Amy discusses Dame Whina Cooper, a respected Māori elder. Shelby tells the story of WWII resistance fighter Nancy Wake. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We're celebrating politician, lawyer, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams. Both Shelby and Amy go over her life, career, and amazing feats. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

It's our holiday episode and the last for 2020. Amy covers the Rockettes' origin story while Shelby discusses the history of Mrs. Claus. (Ms. Claus, if you're nasty.) Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Today, we're covering old-timey ladies who love science! Shelby discusses French philosopher and mathematician, Émilie du Châtelet. Amy tells us about Austrian-Swedish physicist, Lise Meitner. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and United States mail carriers are working their butts off. Let's learn about the history of ladies in the US delivering mail! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We know, it's officially Sagittarius season, but this is our podcast, and we make the rules. Today, we're covering notable Scorpios. Shelby discusses the Human Computer, Shakuntala Devi. Amy tells us about Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Today, Shelby and Amy combine forces to discuss how hard it was to be a Lady Pilgrim. We talk about them all, so grab some cider, sit back, relax, and learn how life sucked as a Puritan.    Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Here's to our Britsh ladies who deserve some props. Amy covers Constance Smedley, a British artist, playwright, and the founder of the International Association of Lyceum Clubs. Shelby talks about Lillian Billoca, a woman determined to reform the fishing industry in her port city.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We have a woman of color in the White House. We interrupt our normal format for a tribute to Kamala Harris. This is Herstory in the making! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Shelby's roommate happens to teach a gender studies class, so she decided to interview him on what's what in a gender-focused classroom these days. Also, what is it like for a man to teach the subject? Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast