Herstory

Happy Halloween, and welcome to our super scary Halloween-themed episode. Amy discusses the world's first (known) vampire, Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Shelby talks about the campy 80s and 90s horror hostess, Elvira Mistress of the Dark. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We're coving the ladies who go into battle - WARRIORS. Amy educates us on the Vietnamese soldier, Trieu Thi Trinh. Shelby discusses Apache warrior, medicine woman, and prophet, Lozen. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We are psyched to cover these badass women from the 60s. We are bummed that we had some major sound issues with this episode. We did our best. Shelby tells us about Barbara Jordan, a super important Texas politician. Amy discusses Hollywood actress, Maggie Blye - and there's a twist at the end.    Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

Outside of the United States, India is our second highest listener downloads. Thank you, India! Shelby talks about the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmibai. Amy educates us on the doctor, Zulekha Daud. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We're talking about the ladies who don't follow the rules! Amy tells us about Ma Barker and her brood of law-breaking sons. Shelby discusses Virginia Hill, the Vivian Leigh of Chicago organized crime.    Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast

We lost an icon last week, so we're dedicating this episode to the Notorious RBG - Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We love you and miss you already. Let's keep up the good fight, for her. 

And we're back! After the 2 week hiatus, we wanted to do something fun, so we picked lady troublemakers - the best kind of lady out there. Shelby discusses the crossdressing, pipe-smoking, thief, Mary Frith. Amy tells us about the cool AF socialite, Alice Roosevelt Longworth.

Did you know it's the 100 year anniversary of the 19th Amendment? That's the women's right to vote, FYI. Shelby discusses abolitionist and suffragist Harriet Forten Purvis. Amy educates us about Matilda Joslyn Gage - a woman born way before her time. *Also note - We're taking a 2-week hiatus from the podcast. Don't worry, we'll be back refreshed and ready to go! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krü...

It's time to feature a country where we have listeners. Today is Nigeria! Amy discusses activist, teacher, and political campaigner, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Shelby talks about pharmacist and head of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Dora Akunyili. Enjoy! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast    

We come to you with another Making Herstory! This time, we talk to badass producer, Allison Mandell. She fills us in on what it's like to be a lady person in a male-dominated field. She's also a plant medicine enthusiast. Enjoy our eclectic conversation.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast      

These ladies just wanted a little peace. Shelby discusses American activist/pacifist Jane Addams (with 2 Ds). Amy tells us about indigenous activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum. Oh, and they both won the Nobel Peace Prizes! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

They wear black coal eyeliner and have really cool hats. We're doing Egyptian Queens! Amy covers lady pharaoh Hatshepsut. Shelby talks about the diplomat and beauty Nefertari.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Ladies, praise the Lord! We're talking about Evangelicals. Today, Shelby covers old-timey lady preacher Harriet Livermore. Amy discusses the mysterious Aimee Semple McPherson.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Today we're going to Japan! Amy discusses contemporary artist, Yayoi Kusama. Shelby talks about one of Japan's first feminists, Toshiko Kishida. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast    

Sometimes ladies just have to resist! Shelby covers French Resistance badass Lucie Aubrac. Amy tells the intriguing story of the Russian Night Witches. Al of them are fighting the Nazis! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast    

Perhaps the title Late Bloomers is not the best, but for our 50th episode, we're celebrating women who "made it" after 50. Amy tells us about American folk artist, Grandma Moses. Shelby discusses iconic costume designer, Patricia Field. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Shelby and Amy crawl into the dark parts of lady herstory. Shelby covers Silvia Meraz, a Mexican cult leader and serial killer. Amy takes a deep dive into yogi Anne Hamilton-Byrne.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

It's summertime, so we're celebrating lady surfers! Amy educates us about Senegalese surfer Khadjou Sambe. Shelby talks about world champion Layne Beachley. (Yes, that's her name.)  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

This week, we're celebrating Black American Women. Shelby gives some tidbits about her idol and birthday twin, Whoopi Goldberg. Amy educates us on journalist and activist, Alice Allison Dunnigan. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

It's Amy's birthday week, so we're covering Geminis. Amy tells us about screenwriter Melissa Mathison while Shelby educates us on diversity educator Jane Elliott. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Who knew that the women of the opera were so FUN? Amy covers a lady with a fluffy wallet, Adelina Patti. Shelby tells the tale of "The World's Most Beautiful Woman," Lina Cavalieri.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We dig these ladies who like to dig. Shelby discusses French crossdresser and feminist, Jane Dieulafoy. Amy tells us about Iris Love, a lady who does not give AF. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We missed the Pagan holiday, Beltane (May 1st), but we're here today to pay homage to lady pagans! Amy discusses Diana L Paxson, and Shelby tells the story of Z Budapest. Enjoy whilst in nature. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

Welcome to our Poets episode. Amy discusses diminutive feminist/wild child Edna St. Vincent Millay. Shelby covers misunderstood Assia Wevill. Warning - Everything ends in tragedy. Enjoy! Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We tried to do Vikings but realized quickly that we were in the middle of some Norse lore. Shelby talks about the heroine Blenda of Småland. Amy covers Norse goddess Freyja.  Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗ Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast