Wining About Herstory

We're finishing Black History Month with three women who fought tooth and nail for their liberty- and WON! Kelley covers Millie and Christine McKoy, conjoined twins who were immediately exploited for their unique condition. It would take years for them to secure their freedom and independence. Then, Emily shares the story of Elizabeth Freeman, a woman born into slavery, but never lost her sense of...

This week's episode is all about RBG adult onsies, mail delivery, and truly savage art! First, Emily covers Romay Davis and the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion who broke gender and color barriers to ensure soldiers and their families got their mail in WWII. Then, Kelley shares the story of  Augusta Savage, a once-in-a-generation artist who achieved success despite barriers being thrown u...

Bad song parodies? Check. Badass babes? Check. Too much wine? Triple check! Kelley shares the story of Marie Maynard Daly, a scientist who unknowingly followed in her father's nerdy footsteps to discover the foundations of DNA! Then, Emily shares the story of Georgia Ann Robinson, a compassionate woman who spent her life trying to help those in need. When she became the first black woman police of...

The ladies are kicking off black history month with two women who overcame insurmountable odds to become certified badasses! First, Emily covers Ruby Bridges, a 6-year-old girl who was just trying to go to school- but due to racist outrage, spent a year being escorted to school by U.S. Marshals. Then, Kelley tells the story of Ethel Waters, a dynamic artist who had a true rags to riches story, bec...

This week, the ladies are covering two women who documented some of the most critical times in the 20th Century. First, Kelley covers Margaret Bourke-White, a photographer who used her creativity and guts to take some of the most iconic photos of the 20th Century. Then, Emily shares the story of Gerda Weissmann, an average Jewish Girl who survived the horrors of the holocaust and told her story. L...

This week we're talking survival, family lore, dick jokes, and sexist critics! First, Emily shares the story of Agnes Keleti, a gymnast whose dreams of going to the Olympics were interrupted by WWII. It would take years of hiding from Nazis and training for her to get her chance at finally competing at the Olympics. Then, Kelley covers Aphra Behn, a playwright with a mysterious past who took on th...

What do a woman who drew borders and a woman who dared to wear pants have in common? They're both in this week's episode! First, Kelley tells the story of Gertrude Bell, an explorer who was tasked with cleaning up a global mess and draw the borders of the modern Middle East. Then, Emily shares the story of Helen Hulick Bebee, a teacher who worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing children and pioneere...

How did things trend before Instagram? Where do kids stay at the Olympics? What is the iGeneration?? Find out all this and more! First, Emily covers Amelia Bloomer who popularized the eponymous 'bloomers' but did so much more. Then, Kelley shares the story of Sonja Henie (Penny), a star figure skater whose influence is still seen today. Grab your poof pants and get on the ice, because we're wining...

The ladies are joined by daughter/father podcasting/writing team extraordinaire Emily and Jon Jordan of the War Queens Podcast! We dive into some of herstory's most powerful women who ruled, waged war, and kicked ass all the way to the top. We're talking massive body counts, favorite cocktails, and who is the best war queen to follow into battle! Grab your battle axe and drink up, because we're wi...

From tracing back the pagan roots of Christian saints to identifying with a drunk mountain demon, we've got it all! First, Kelley covers the story of St. Lucy and delves deep into her pagan roots. Then, Emily tells the legend of Oshiroi Baba, a Japanese spirit who wanders the mountains seeking booze and a glow up. Grab your sake and watch out for melting wax, because it's time to wine about hersto...

Wine, beheadings, and racism OH MY! Emily covers the story of Judith, a Jewish woman who wasn't about to let her country be taken over by an invading army, so she weaponized wine and cheese (and a very sharp sword.) Then, Kelley covers Virgínia Leone Bicudo, a Black-Brazilian sociologist who did extensive studies to prove the devastating effects of racism which were subsequently ignored and buried...

The ladies are festive, furious, and vulgar in this week's episode! First, Kelley covers Myrtle Gonzalez, a Mexican American actor who defied racial stereotypes to portray strong women in old Hollywood and became one of the earliest Latinx movie stars! Then, Emily shares the story of Shizue Kato who spent most of her 100+ years of life advocating for birth control access in Japan. Drink up and sta...

Two stories that were lost to history. Two women who left their mark. Two friends wining about badass babes. First, Emily tells the story of Queen Apama I. Though her voice has been lost to history, we know she endured war, a mass forced marriage, and rose to become queen. Then Kelley tells the tale of Buffalo Calf Road Woman whose place in history was a well kept secret for over 100 years. Let's...

This week the ladies are talking genocide, poisonings, and racism! (What else is new?) First, Kelley tells the story of Osh-Tisch, a Crow warrior and Two Spirit leader who took on armies, but couldn't save her people from cultural genocide. Then, Emily covers Edmonia Lewis, a black-Ojibwe sculptor who had a bumpy road, which included an attempted murder accusation, to become one of the premier art...

Kelley & Emily narrowly avoid a head on collision to bring you stories of DIFFERENT women! First, Emily covers Deborah Sampson, a woman who, against all odds, got an education, joined the American Revolution, and received benefits! Then, Kelley shares the story of Annie Dodge Wauneka, a Navajo woman who survived a series of pandemics and acted as a bridge between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. gov...

In this very special episode, Emily and Kelley interview a real herstory hero, author, journalist, and teacher Silvia Foti! Silvia grew up hearing stories of her heroic grandfather, Jonas Noreika, a national hero of Lithuania, freedom fighter, and martyr. But when she makes a death bed promise to write the book of his life, she comes face to face with a truth far darker than she could have imagine...

Get ready to rethink chocolate and insecure questions, because this week's spookey episode is gonna get weird! First,  Kelley covers the twisted tale of Christiana Edmunds who perverted a tasty treat and caused unimaginable chaos for none other than a guy *barf*. Then, Emily shares the legend of Kuchisake-onna, a terrifyingly insecure spirit who goes to deadly lengths for a compliment. Check your...

Spooky season continues with one woman who found new lows and another who achieved new highs! First, Emily shares the bizarre story of Margorie McCall, a loving wife and mother who tragically died of a mysterious illness- or did she? Then, Kelley covers the infamous drug queen pin Griselda Blanco who wouldn't let anyone stand in the way of her growing cocaine empire. Get in your safety coffin and...

In this extra spooky episode, Kelley and Emily explore the stories of women who decided to be on the darker side of herstory. First, Kelley covers Maria Swanenburg, a serial poisoner and perhaps one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time- too bad we don't know much about her. Then, Emily returns to her home state of Illinois to tell the story of Polish immigrant, Tillie Klimek who...

Happy fall y'all! We're bidding the hot summer weather adieu with stories about some cool ladies. Emily covers Mary Anne Smith, a woman who used her pea shooting skills to become a professional alarm clock. Then, Kelley tells the story of Emilia Casanova de Villaverda, a revolutionary who worked to mobilize world leaders to support Cuba's independence. Grab some frozen peas and viva la revolución,...

Long live the . . . King?? This week's episode includes weird factoids about Queen Elizabeth II, murderous(?) queens, and debate whether or not young people are allowed to have opinions (spoiler they totes can.) First, Kelley tells the story of Lepa Radic, a teenage Nazi Resistance fighter who was one of many young people to defy the Nazis and paid with her life. Then, Emily shares the story of Qu...

After a mini Labor Day break, we're back with a pair of women who knew a thing or two about hard work! First, Emily covers Ella Hattan, better known as La Jaguarina, a prolific fencer and sword fighter who took on the biggest and baddest until she ran out of opponents. Then, Kelley covers Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, a bisexual writer who lived out loud and wrote some of the most popular works of he...

Mailing children, sinister quiz shows, and a wrathful makeup company are just a few of the things we're covering in this week's episode! First, Kelley covers Mary Tape who emigrated to the United States alone at 11-years-old to realize the American dream. But when the local school board felt she and her family weren't American enough for that dream, she went to war. Then, Emily covers Dr. Joyce Br...

The ladies are feeling cozy and ready to wine! First, Emily tells the tale of Princess Caraboo, an exotic princess who suddenly appeared in a sleepy English village to enchant the villagers. But is she all that she appears? Then, Kelley covers Amelia Edwards, a globetrotting writer who fell in love with ancient Egypt and worked to preserve artifacts and save us from haunted paintings. Grab your co...

What happens when a world war threatens a teacher's students? And how will one scientist cope with the destructive power of atomic energy? That's exactly what the ladies are going to find out this week! First, Kelley tells the story of Nieves Fernandez who took on an invading army to protect her students. Then, Emily covers Sameera Moussa who dedicated her life harnessing atomic energy to save liv...