Episode 26 | When in Doubt, Capitalism
Angie starts us out by telling the story of Cassius Marcellus Clay, Former United States Ambassador to Russia, abolitionist, and a man who was just born to fight. Theresa introduces Anandi Joshi, th...
21 Juli 20231h 11min
Episode 25 | Help Me Stop Sharing
What a roundup. This week Angie starts us off by sharing the history of tignons and the Tignon Law of 1876, requiring Black women to cover their hair. Theresa continues the thoughts of strong women ...
14 Juli 20231h 6min
Episode 24 | I Want War Elephants
Come for the story featuring war elephants and stay for the tale about America's first female activist. Theresa starts by sharing the story of Prince Dejatch Alemayehu, the son of Tewodros II of Abyss...
7 Juli 20231h 12min
Episode 23 | Pockets and Fencing Lessons
What a raucous roundup of stories this week! Start your podcast with a rousing tale of the WWII Danish Nazi Resistance fighter, Willem Arondeous. Then jet back 400 years earlier with Angie sharing th...
30 Juni 20231h 32min
Episode 22 | Glitter is Forever
What a week. Theresa starts by sharing the story of Sally Ride, you know, the first American woman in space, and her tie-in to Pride Month. Angie refuses to be outdone and shares the story of Willia...
23 Juni 20231h 25min
Episode 21 | I’ve Eaten the Lipstick
Refresh your Victory red lipstick and settle in as Angie shares the story of fem fatale and WWII spy Nancy Wake. This delightful Australian bombshell joins the SOE and becomes "The White Mouse." Thi...
16 Juni 20231h 7min
Episode 20 | Nobody Eats a Puppy
Sit back and relax as Theresa shares the story of Shelly Bauman and how losing her leg in Seattle's Bastille parade triggered the series of events culminating in the opening of the first disco. This c...
9 Juni 202352min
Episode 19 | The Madonna of Hideous Human Beings
Whatever you do, don't eat during this episode. Theresa shares the 18th-century story of the Frenchman known only as Tarrare and his insatiable appetite. Don't eat during this story. We warned you. ...
2 Juni 20231h 18min
