Wining About Herstory

This week the ladies talk about the importance of spelling and rage against the technology! First, Emily covers Ichiyo Higuchi a Meiji Era writer who wasn't afraid to call out how Japan's rapid modernization was leaving a lot of people in the dust (particularly poor women.) Then, Kelley tells the story of Andrée de Jongh AKA  Dédée who, after being inspired by another woman's sacrifice in WWI, wor...

This week the vax pack are bringing you a saint-level doctor and a woman whose name is synonymous with evil! First, Kelley covers Dr. Susan la Flesche Picotte, the first indigenous woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She used that degree to bring medical expertise to the reservation she grew up on, being the only doctor treating over 13,000 people! Then, Emily tells the tale of Ma...

**NOTE** This was originally going to be our video episode for Patreon, but due to technical difficulties, the video has been lost to time and space. This week, Kelley and Emily get extra cozy to talk about trains, rain, and glass in automobiles! First, Emily tells the harrowing and cinema-worthy tale of Kate Shelley who braved a fierce storm to save over 200 people from plummeting off of a train...

This week your favorite sweary motherfuckers talk about two badass Latina women who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. First, Kelley shares the story of legendary revolutionary Manuela Sáenz who fought fiercely for her country and her man, all while riding her trusty pet bear into battle while wearing the mustaches of her enemies. Then, Emily tells the tale of Andrea Evangelina Rodr...

This week the ladies, in their forever stylish skinny jeans and side parts, bring you Forest Gump references, Kelley's sexual awakening, and reveal where perfect people come from! First, Emily tells the story of the warrior Khutulun, a relative of Genghis Kahn, who refused to marry- unless someone could beat her at wrestling. Then, Kelley covers Annette Kellermann who overcame a childhood disabili...

This week Kelley tells the story of Gwendolyn Brooks, a prolific writer who wrote poetry which honestly depicted the lives of black people in the mid-20th century and used her platform to help elevate other black artists. Then, Emily tells the harrowing tale of Isabel Godin des Odonais who trekked across a continent to be reunited with her husband, and nearly died trying. Grab your pen and stay ou...

This expletive filled episode  features Australian love, high flying heroines, and a sex doll turned children's toy! First, Emily tells the story of Hazel Ying Lee, a daring pilot who became the first Asian American Woman to fly for the U.S. Army (even if they wouldn't acknowledge her veteran status and that of thousands of other women.) Then, Kelley shares the origin story of childhood favorite,...

The ladies are celebrating 100 episodes the way only two 30-year-old besties know how- with a princess wine party! As a special treat, the ladies return to the Land of 10,000 Lakes to tell the stories of some Minnesota Mavens! First, Kelley tells the story of Nellie Stone Johnson who helped organize labor unions in Minneapolis and advocated for racial equality. Then, Emily hits close to home and t...

This week the ladies are bringing you an old school revenge plot, plenty of life lessons, and some strong opinions about the word 'rump!' First, Emily goes way back (about 4,200 years back) to share the story of Nitocris who didn't appreciate her brother being murdered and built a creepy revenge basement. Then, Kelley tells the story of Marion Mahony Griffin who was an architectural genius but unf...

It's time to boogie down and speak up as the ladies talk about two women who refused to be forced into silence. Kelley tells the story of Hazel Scott, a musical prodigy who had the guts to stand up against the Red Scare, at the risk of her career. Then, Emily covers Cheryl Marie Wade, a disability advocate who found her voice through performing and spent her life building the framework for disabil...

Happy Birthday to Us! Powered by rosé vodka, the ladies are celebrating their 2 year anniversary with tales of two women who bucked all expectations to forge their own paths! First, Emily covers dramatic story of Peg Plunkett who spent the first half of her life at the mercy of the men in her life (including her abusive brother Shitstopher) before she said 'fuck it' and became the most well known...

You can find Haley Shapley and her book at haleyshapely.com and follow her on Instagram @haleyshapley. The ladies are kicking off Women's History Month with a very special episode! They had the honor of interviewing author and trainer Haley Shapley about her new book  Strong Like Her  in which she explores sports herstory from the days of ancient Greece to the present day! Then, Kelley & Emily cov...

This week the ladies are talking school buses, trains, and cinema-worthy stories! First, Emily takes a listener suggestion and covers Barbara Johns Powell who, at only 16-years-old, led a student strike to protest the abysmal conditions of her school in the segregated American south. Then, Kelley tells the story of Ann Atwater, a civil rights activist who found an unlikely ally in a KKK Cyclops (y...

**CONTENT WARNING** Emily's story, which starts at (()) discusses female genital mutilation. Listener discretion is advised.  This week the ladies are listening for whispering angels and gushing over tattoos! First, Kelley tells the tale of culinary visionary Lena Richard who built a business empire out of food when the rest of us were building mashed potato castles. Then, Emily covers living lege...

Strap in and strap on for a heated licorice debate, mayoral aspirations, and some sick chard brah! First, Emily tells the story of chronic overachiever Dr. Mae Jemison who was the first African American woman in space, but that's only scratching the surface!  Then, Kelley covers Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a musical prodigy who combined southern gospel with modern guitar to help give birth to rock 'n r...

The ladies are kicking off their celebration of Black History Month with suggestions from super fan and general badass Artemis! First, Kelley (who tries to poison Emily with rancid wine) covers Sarah Rector who became UBER rich after the crap land the government gave her as a sorry-your-family-were-slaves gift became valuable. Naturally, the government tried to take it back and went as far as tryi...

Reunited and it feels so good! The ladies are back together and are bringing you a soft, supple attack of an episode! First, Emily starts the viral hashtag #showmeyourkindi while telling the story of Onake Obavva- a gal with incredible arm strength and isn't afraid to bash in someone's skull (or maybe 100 skulls.) Then, Kelley shares the story of Jeannette Rankin, a suffragette, die-hard pacifist,...

When the road gets tough, the tough get tipsy! This week the ladies are covering two rebels who flipped the bird to societal expectations. First, Kelley covers Maude Wagner who became one of the first mainstream female tattoo artists and was a walking piece of art herself. Then, Emily covers teenage French Resistance fighter Simone Segouin AKA Nicole Minet who graduated from stealing Nazi bikes to...

This week the ladies are talking about two women who lived very dramatic lives. First, Emily tells the tale of Chiyome Mochizuki who formed an all female ninja force which terrorized her enemies. Then, Kelley covers the woman who brought us the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Milicent Patrick! Grab your kunai and your modeling clay because herstory is getting tipsy!   ** Mornings with u by Barrade...

The ladies are back after an unintended break (thanks LIFE!) to bring you the first badass babes of 2021! First, Kelley tells the incredible tale of Wangari Maathai who was determined to improve the environment and the lives of women, even going up against the government to do it. Then, Emily finally delivers a festive anti-slavery tale about the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society who weaponized C...

As a special treat, Emily & Kelley are teaming up to cover spiritualist sisters Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Clafin! Born into poverty and raised by their con-man father (the King of Cancer) and hippy-dippy mother, Victoria and Tennessee lived wild lives. From working as clairvoyants to becoming Wall Street witches, sleeping with billionaires, and even running for president, strap in and strap...

In this week's *hic* episode *hic* the ladies are plagued by wine hiccups, the looming specter of lockdown, and big questions, like which came firsts? The chicken or the egg?! First, Kelley covers Dr. Gladys West, a math GENIUS who broke racial barriers and developed the models of our egg-shaped Earth which would give birth to the GPS (GPUS!) Then, Emily covers the MUCH anticipated story of the De...

This week, the ladies are coming at you from back in time! Kelly covers Jackie Mitchell, the woman who struck out the Yankee's murderer row and looked fab while doing it. Then, Emily covers 'poor little rich girl' Nancy Cunard, a political activist who found the Prince of Wales too boring and inspired many of the arts and writings of the 20s (while also banging many of the artists and writers.) Gr...

Inspired by Native American Heritage Day and recommendations from one of our AMAZING listeners, the ladies are covering indigenous women! First, Kelley tells the tale of Maria Tallchief who overcame snobby Russians, prejudice, and reinvented herself three times to become the It Girl of ballet! Then, Emily shares the story of Weetamoo, a Pocasset sachem who didn't take too kindly to the English kid...

In this week's kismet fueled episode, Kelley & Emily are discussing Navy women! First, Kelley covers Shannon Faulkner who took on the Citadel's men's only policy in the face of death threats and a city-wide harassment campaign. Kelley also covers Janie Mines who became the first black woman to graduate from the Naval Academy, paving the way for others, including her sister! Then, Emily tackles com...