Well Behaved Women

Oh HellooOOOOoooo!     We have FINALLY come to the finale of Elizabeth Tudor, The Virgin Queen of England.  In this episode... Mary Queen of Scots becomes a problem for Liz, Many suitors have been waiting in the wings for decades, Liz faces off with the Spanish Armada, and her favorite Boy Toy gets offered up to her enemy! Oh yeah, and Liz doesn't live forever, and we find out who her sucessor is....

Oh HEEELLOOOOOOOOO! This week - Liz is still under house arrest by her sister from last episode, but big things are in store for her once her sister dies childless.  Now, Elizabeth has to unite a fractured nation, deal with tons of councilmen badgering her to get married, and deal with a jilted ex-brother-in-law.... FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wellbehavedwomenpodcast/...

It's finally here!  We've been waiting for this episode since the beginning!   This week is a Margaret-heavy one, and we're here for it!  Margaret gets engaged, then un-engaged, then goes to a party and meets an interesting new man.  Not to mention, her new birthday portrait makes a real splash!  Get excited for a scandolous new B-plot as well!    FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram:  https://www.instagr...

Alright, it took us 3 tries to get this epoisode recorded.  A few major news stories broke out during that time, and everything feels like it's on fire.  So, what better time to talk about the Virgin Queen?  We're starting with Elizabeth's early years; her mother's beheading, being disinherited at age 3, trying to earn her place in court, and what happens when King dad dies, and you're no where ne...

Oh HELLLOOOOO!!!  Haven't done that in a while!  This week:  Liz and Philip put on a show for the public, while battling it out behind closed doors.  Phil's bestie, Mike, has his hands full with the news of his divorce breaking world-wide!  And we have a special appearance from our favorite mustachioed man! Image Credit:  Entertainment Weekly - link: https://ew.com/recap/the-crown-season-2-episode...

Happy Spooky Week! We are a week away from Halloween and we had to shout out some spooky ladies from a world away.  We are focusing on some of the women who appear in Japanese folk-lore!  3 spooky tales in one episode, let's GOOO!   FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/wellbehavedwomenpodcast/ threads:   @wellbehavedwomenpodcast facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wellbehavedwo...

The boys are up to no good on a world tour!  Philip and his Bestie, Mike, get tongues wagging when someone starts spilling tea... Liz is waiting to hear from Philip while her Prime Minister is also up to no good, with world-wide consequences.  And we stan women supporting women with crappy husbands!   Image Credit: Still from S2E2 of The Crown, Netflix.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

When you were a kid, did you every try to evoke the legend of Bloody Mary?  Standing in a dark bathroom, you say her name 3 times, turn around, and she'll be right in the mirror to cause a heart attack.  Ring a bell? Well .... what if we told you that one of Bloody Mary's inspiration is our own Queen Mary the first of England!  But, she didn't pop up in your bathroom ... we'll get into all that. ...

Season 2 Premiere!!!! We're back at the palace, ready to read subtle cues and listen to the men in mustaches.  To begin this season, we're treated to a flashforward of a tense discussion between Philip and Liz, and the happier times that preceded it.  Eden is facing some issues in the Middle East, and he's keeping secrets .... BIG ones!  Step back into the  scandolous, yet prim and proper world of...

Alright everyone, it's time to don your corsets and take your weekly bath, we're heading back to Tudor England!  When we last left Mary, her father had passed and a there was a new King in Town - her MUCH  younger brother and godson, and faith-rival, Edward (the 6th).  A boy king on the throne, what could go wrong?  A boy king with a VERY different faith, who was scared of Mary - I repeat - WHAT C...

Get your boots, a toothbrush and your cloak, we're going to Tudor England!  We're so excited to dive into the childhood of Queen Mary the First of England, a.k.a. "Bloody Mary".   But was she always so "bloody"?    From being an acomplished little princess, to childhood engagements, and then to finding out she isn't an only child anymore... being a princess was NOT all it's cracked up to be!  FOLL...

Welcome back, settle in, because we're continuing with Part 2 of Mata Hari!  Last week, we ended on Mata Hari taking Paris by storm and the critics were raving about her.  This week, we learn what happened in world politics, how two nations vied for her intel, and how her hips weren't technically truthful and what the consequences were for that.    FOLLOW THE SOCIALS instagram: https://www.instagr...

oh HELOOOOOOOOO! We're back and we are so so happy :) Even better, we're kicking back off on a hot hot HOT note, with a trip to our favorite location of late, FRANCE!  Have you ever heard of Mata Hari? Well, if you were in Paris in the early 1900s, then you DEFINITELY have heard of this cunning performer and businesswoman.  She was a mysteriously attractive woman with dance moves that captured the...

Surprise! This is coming a week late so everyone has heard the news, but the US political world got a flippity doo dah last week. So Lauren and Hannah sit down for a few minutes and talk about an influential female figure in our present, Vice President and Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris.    Photo Credit: Nathan Howard for Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take it back.  WAAAY back. Back to Ancient Alexandria (Egypt) where we meet Hypatia, only daughter and child of Theon. And they were the definition of a healthy Father-Daughter Philosophical Mathematics duo!   Why is she important?  Ohhhh, just by being a beauty!  A SMART beauty, who rose the ranks of Academia and began to lead lectures on her own.  Men (and some women, we imagine) would com...

Sooooooooo..... Don't buy Soap from Leonarda.  I don't care what she offers you..  It's not morally good soap, and honestly how much can human soap really clean? TRIGGER WARNING FOR THE ENTIRE EPISODE:  This episode contains themes of violence, cannibalism, and other horrifying acts.  IF this is not your thing, we totally understand, and we invite you to come back next week for another tale with l...

Sooo, you know how we LOVE a good feminine rage story - this isn't it.  This is more of the drug-less "Breaking Bad" vibes.  We're talking about Leonarda Cianciulli - The Soapmaker of Correggio (Italy).  She's not a simple DIY pro - we're dealing with a full blown serial killer!  This week we're dealing with crafts and kills, mother/son relationships, and the last soap store we'd ever shop at.  Im...

OOOOOOOOHHHHH! This is a good one!   All our revenge girlies, rise up! Jeanne de Clisson is leading the charge to avenge her husband, her lands, her monies, and traumatizing her sons in the process.  But it's fine, it's FIIIIINE.  Everything is FINE!   Hannah is just getting all excited by  the "Danaerys Targaryen"/Olga of Kiev vibes in this episode.  Image Credits:  WBW, AI-generated Image from P...

Hey, so do any of you remember the 100 Years War? The one in France? That occurred over 3 DISTINCT PERIODS? We do!  And we're back, except this time we meet up with a different Jeanne (familiar?)  who is at the beginning of the war this time! Jeanne de Clisson (another Jeanne!) doesn't hear angels calling to her but she does wind up a wealthy widow! In Part 1 we chart Jeanne's rise to the rich wid...

We're back for Part 2 of Miriam Makeb's story!  Exiled from her country for ... literally just singing and being an icon/beacon for hope. Separated from her daughter, too.  Rude.  Let's learn how Miriam maintained hope and spread the word about it through song.  image credits: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Makeba+&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image   Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This is it - The season 1 finale!!!!  The Queen, Liz, is faced with the ultimate challenge as Peter Townsend arrives back in town and reunites with Margaret.  Phillip struggles with the new mission assigned to him.  Where does this these our royal family? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning - we discuss Aparthied in South Africa and the horrendous acts committed during this time.  we're getting introduced to a vibrant, soulful powerhouse - Miriam Makeba!!! Songstress, activist, and all-around amazing human.  From her unusual name (hint, not "Miriam" but another of her names), her musical debut and, of course, "The Click Song", to her exile and world-wide-impact.  But let's no...

It's the Penultimate episode of Season 1!!!  This week, Winston is getting honored with an official portrait for his 80th birthday!   Liz and Margaret navigate a tricky sister situation, Philip is given his own mission on behalf of the royal family, and Margaret gets excited for Peter's return!  Lots to unpack, let's go!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ooooooh boy, Belle is on a rampage now!  Our main character is luring in lonely men through the want ads, or old-timey "online dating" for the kids today. She advertised herself as a snack, a catch, hard to ignore.  However, her motives were so so so much darker. Than anyone would have guessed. image credits: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=Belle+Guinness&title=Special:MediaSear...

Tensions heat up this week between the sisters, Margaret vs. Lizzie!  The Queen has a trip to go on and she leaves the Queenly duties to Margaret while she's away, can she trust Margaret to do it well?  Meanwhile, Cookie scouts real estate in Scotland!    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.