Wining About Herstory

The ladies are coming at 2022 with 'Strap in & Strap On' energy! First, Emily tells the story of Marguerite de Bressieux who assembled an band of women to take lethal revenge on an army of sexual predators. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Marchese Luisa Casati who used her wealth, unique appearance, and overt eccentricity to become a living work of art. Grab your swords and keep your cheetah's on a...

The ladies are getting festive with some fairy tales! Ever wonder what would happen if Elsa and Thumbelina had a baby? Kelley tells the story of Snegurochka the snow maiden of Russian lore who is basically the first lady of winter! Then, Emily shares an Arabic fairy tale that is like Cinderella if the dad was a super creep. Princess Juleidah finds out her father wants to marry her after her mother...

We're joined by a very special guest! Nurse Practitioner, Kelley's sister-in-law, and Emily's former swim team mate, Katelyn! With our medical correspondent, what could go wrong?? Emily tells the story of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a Jewish-Italian neurologist who was still making groundbreaking discoveries while dodging air raids and confined to her bedroom. Then, Kelley tells the tale of legendary so...

Bacteria with mustaches, national gaslighting, and a whole bunch of royal drama; this week's episode is full of these and more! First, Kelley tells the story of Alice Catherine Evans, a microbiologist who warned the nation of a dangerous bacteria, was told she was crazy, and then was finally vindicated. Emily shares the tale of Ka'ahumanu, ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii who was born into drama and...

A real golden girl, good advice about radium, and an overshadowed daughter! This episode has it all. First, Emily shares the story of Mary Golda Ross, an aeronautics genius who literally wrote the book on space travel for NASA . Then, Kelley covers Eve Curie, Marie Curie's youngest daughter; believe it or not, that's the most boring fact about this amazing woman. Grab your slide rule and get ready...

This week's women are/were in it for the long haul! First, Kelley covers Dolores Huerta, a labor activist who fights for the rights of migrant workers and is one of the most badass women without a spleen! Then, Emily tells the story of Julia Kabance, a Cherokee WWII veteran who lived to be the oldest everything! Get ready to march and be wary of marriage, because it's time to wine about herstory!...

Crime, passion, and a fierce battle for ancestral land; this episode has it all in frustrating amounts! First, Emily tells the story of Mary Jones, a trans black woman living in 1800s America who may have not entered the historical record if it wasn't for a pick pocketing incident and inflammatory media attention. Then, Kelley shares the story of living legend Faith Spotted Eagle! Faith Spotted Ea...

Kelley & Emily were totally in sync in celebrating Native American Heritage month! First, Kelley tells the story of Chihenne Chiricahua Apache warrior Lozen who employed supernatural powers to detect enemies and was quite handy at horse thievery. Then, Emily tells the story of Lyda Conley and her sisters who took their efforts to protect their ancestral cemetery all the way to the Supreme Court. S...

The ladies are wrapping up spooky season with stories that range from delightful to downright dark. First, Emily shares the legend of the selkies, half human, half-seal creatures that were known for being forced to become wives by men, or seduced lonely women. Then, Kelley tells the twisted true tale of Elizabeth "Ma" Duncan, who took her role as an overbearing mother to murderous extremes. Hang o...

On an extra spooky episode, the ladies are joined by their podcasting soulmates Sam and Ellen of The Chaos-Cast! This week, each team shares the story of some dangerous dames from their home states. First, Sam & Ellen share the story of Anjette Lyles from Georgia whose hugs couldn't be beat, liked to talk to her black candle, and whose husbands had a nasty habit of dying (along with everyone else...

The ladies are taking a walk on the darker side of history with some not-so-nice women. First, Kelley tells the twisted tale of Vera  Renczi, who appeared to have a tragic love life, until police made a dreadful discovery in her basement. Then, Emily stays close to home to cover one of the most notable Madams in St. Paul, MN; Nina Clifford, who created the Neiman Marcus of brothels. Grab some fanc...

In this wee's very special episode, we're wining about two women with two women! We're joined by Producers, Jennifer Kranz and Abigail Rose Solomon of Rosalind Productions who have an exciting new musical in the works! The King's Wife   reimagines the relationship between Henry VIII's first two wives, Catharine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, as one of like-minded friends rather than bitter political a...

If you hate colonization and cement trucks then this episode is for you! First, Emily covers Eréndira, princess of the Purépecha empire who was living her sweetest Disney life with her horse companion when the Spaniards barged onto the scene.  Eréndira responded by waging war! Then, Kelley tells the story of Maureen Connolly, a teen tennis champion who harnessed hate to defeat her opponents. Grab...

This week's episode is full of dinos and pubes! First, Kelley discusses the unsung hero of early archeology, Mary Anning, who braved the cliffs of the Dorset coast to discover some of the most iconic fossil finds ever (while getting none of the credit.) Then, Emily shares the story of living legend  Sue Johanson, a nurse and sex educator who has spent her life making us smarter and sexier! Start d...

We're celebrating back to school season with an extra explicit episode! First, Emily tells the nightmare inducing story of Irena Sendler who worked with the Polish Resistance to rescue Jewish children from the Nazis. Then, Kelley tells the dramatic and fabulous story of Ann Taylor (no, the other one) who flew planes, was a ski champion, and served in the military, all while becoming the most extra...

In this week's extra magical episode, the ladies are talking Hogwarts houses, toilet ghosts, and herstorical video games! First, Kelley discusses Eliza Lucas Pickney, a savvy business woman and horticulturist who was a more responsible 16-year-old than we could ever be, and successfully grew Indigo in the United States! Then, Emily takes a special request and covers Colonel Kim Campbell. While ser...

The ladies are back with some shorties but goodies! First, Emily tells the story of real-life warrior princess Pingyang who recruited an army of hangry villagers to help usher in a new dynasty in China! Then, Kelley tells the story of Onorata Rodiani, an Italian fresco painter who became a mercenary after murdering a sexual predator. Grab some snacks and get ready to blow your load, because we're...

This week the ladies are taking a break so Kelley can focus on becoming a goddess of the mind, but fret not! We're still here to flood your ear holes with herstorical goodness. Enjoy an episode from our Patreon exclusive Herstory Happenings series where we explore herstorical events, issues, and more! In this episode, Emily discusses some of her favorite (or most horrific) fatal fashions that wome...

This week we're welcoming special guests Rachel and Leah from Hashtag History to talk about two women who have a surprising amount in common, but not in the way you'd think! First, Rachel & Leah tackle serial killer granny Dorothea Puente who buried her secrets (and tenants) in her backyard. Then, Emily and Kelley share the story of Jane Addams who transformed an old mansion to create the first se...

This week's episode is full of aggressive bumper stickers, academic mansplaining, and fun divorce customs! First, Emily tells the story of Nanyehi, also known as Nancy Ward, who chewed bullets, loved dairy, and had prophetic visions of the Trail of Tears. Then, Kelley covers Hilda Kuper, an anthropologist who spent years documenting the culture of Swaziland, was besties with the King, and still go...

This week's episode is brought to you by the letter H for happy light! After the ladies discuss the potential for overdosing on vitamin D light, Kelley tells the story of Sarojini Naidu, an activist for women's rights and an independent India who was tight with Gandhi, though you've never heard of her. Then, Emily tells the tale of Rosa May Billinghurst, a British suffragette who was disabled by p...

The ladies are getting villainous this week and covering two badass babes who lived live out loud! First, Emily covers Sir Lady Java a trans performer who Jedi-mind-tricked the LAPD and took on a system determined to keep her down. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Ma Rainey who helped to popularize Blues music, had an orgy, wrote a song about it, and made BANK! Eat your heart out and say the magic w...

This week is full of wine headaches, sexy coffee, and enough sass for all the haters! First, Kelley covers Toto Koopman who spent her life defying expectations by becoming a model and then a spy during WWII! Then, Emily tells the story of Brenda Howard who helped organize the first Pride Parades and helped to put the B in LGBTQ! Get ready to rage and put on your marching shoes, because we're winin...

This week the ladies are kicking off Pride Month with two women who couldn't be more different, but are both badass in their own ways! First, Emily tells the story of Katharine Lee Bates, a poet, professor, and writer who is most famous for writing the iconic America the Beautiful . Did you know she was also a lesbian?? Then, Kelley tells the truly twisty tale of Catalina de Erauso who dressed as...

This week the ladies are sucking on liquid candy and getting REAL fired up! First, Kelley covers Yuri Kochiyama, a survivor of the Japanese Internment Camps turned fierce activist! She was a fierce civil activist who was more than a little bit controversial. Then, Emily shares the story of actress Charlotte Cushman who turned to acting when her Opera career didn't pan out. She was known for playin...