Ep135. Teresa's Hot Takes & Census Taker of the Sky
Thanks to a special listener suggestion, the ladies are covering a pair of ladies who were deaf or hard of hearing! First, Emily tells the story of early feminist nun, Sister Teresa de Cartagena who u...
31 Jan 20221h 3min
Ep134. 'They Fought Like Demons' Interview with DeAnne Blanton
We're joined by a very special guest, DeAnne Blanton, author of 'They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War' and former archivist at the National Archives! DeAnne is a WEALTH of knowledg...
24 Jan 20221h 29min
Ep133. Angel of Santo Tomas & India's Ultimate Power Couple
The ladies are joined by another member of the girl gang, Katee! A third person was required to handle the level of amazing the women covered are performing at. Kelley tells the story of Dr. Fe Del Mu...
17 Jan 20221h 5min
Ep132. Cookie Mother & Bacteria Babe
Want to know where America's favorite cookie came from? Of course you do! Want to hear about a lady scientist who was overshadowed by her husband even though she did a lot of the work? Probably not, b...
10 Jan 202254min
Ep131. Revenge is a Dish Best Served with Oranges & OG Lady Gaga
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 pred...
3 Jan 202257min
Ep130. The Snow Maiden & The Leather Burqa Princess
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 basi...
27 Dec 202152min
Ep129. A Lifetime of Difficult Moments & Soldadera
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 stor...
20 Dec 20211h 1min
Ep128. Gentle Hunter & Feathered Mantel
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...
13 Dec 20211h 22min
