With thanks to Li Perez, the ladies are drinking some GORG Stella Pino Grigio to wine about boobs, women, and how history hates women! First, Emily tells the story of author Nobuku Yoshiya, an open lesbian who defined the Shojo and Yuri genres and went to extreme legal lengths to be with her partner! Then, Kelley tells the story of Vasilissa Vasily…

If you like obscure LGBTQ+ women from history that you DEF should have heard of, then BRING YA ASS to this week's episode! First, Kelley tells the story of the ultimate odd couple, Ana Lezama de Urinza and Eustaquia de Sonza, who bonded over a love of swordplay and vigilante justice. Then, Emily brings her ass back to Minnesota to tell the story of…

Secret double lives! Aerial jail breaks! Extreme sandwiches! This week's episode has it all. First, Emily explores the history of LGBTQ+ folks in the military through the story of Master Sergeant Helen Godvin. Throughout her 20 year career in the Air Force, Helen was forced to live a double life due to the U.S. Military's homophobic policies. At wo…

How do you tell if a toy is for a boy or a girl? What's the most magical word in the English language? Learn all of this and more in this week's episode! Kelley travels back to the Philippines to tell the incredible story of Josefa Llanes Escoda, a woman who worked to support the women and children of her country through education and scouting- and…

This week's very special episode is brought to you by pug chaos! Enjoy the melodic tones of snoring dogs rustling through Target bags! Emily tells the epic tale of Mary Fields, a woman who had one epic mission- to deliver the mail, regardless of rain, shine, or bandits! Then, Kelley tells the story of Ani Pachen, a Tibetan woman who just wanted to …

This week the ladies are talking sports with to athletic angels who worked to break the racial and gender barriers imposed in sports! Kelley tells the story of Alice Milliat, an accomplished athlete that campaigned for more opportunities for women in sports. Then, Emily covers Toni Stone, who had to battle not only racism but also sexism to become …

After last week's depression-fest, the ladies got real weird with it! First, Emily tells the strange tale of Rachel Wall, a woman who had big dreams of living by the ocean which turned into a full-blown career in piracy. Then, Kelley tells the truly twisty tale of Étaíne, an legendary Irish beauty who, naturally, everyone wanted to get with. The at…

Rebel forces and floating corpses, these are just a few of our favorite things! First, Kelley tells the story of the beauty queen battle axe Remedios Gomez-Paraiso who led rebel forces into battle against the occupying Japanese army in her pageant best. Then, Emily covers who may be our most unknown woman of all time, a nameless young woman who was…

If you're looking for cats, traitorous seamen, and a man's opinion about 'woman sports' then you've come to the right place! This week, Emily discovers her own personal savior, St. Gertrude of Nivelles, who used her love of service to avoid throngs of thirsty suitors. Then, Kelley tells the incredible story of Mary Ann Brown Patten, a ride or die b…

This week the ladies cover two ladies who defied the physical odds in the face of incredibly tragedy! First, Kelley covers Wanda Rutkiewicz, a mountaineer who defied gender, nature, and death itself. The, Emily tells the story Elizabeth Thorn who, when the Battle of Gettysburg left her home and town devastated, undertook the gruesome but necessary …

This week the ladies are wining about two power couples who have set the bar high for relationship goals! First, Emily shares the story of Frances Hamerstrom, a naturalist who loved prairie chickens, conservation, and biological warfare. Then, Kelley tells the story of Katia Krafft who turned her volcano phase into a full-blown career and lifestyle…

The ladies had their second ever live show at the Olmsted County History Center to celebrate Minnesota Mavens! This episode is a rare gem in that it is actually family friendly, so feel free to share with your kiddos who want to learn more about bada** babes from herstory! First, Kelley tells the story of Sarah Burger Stearns, an avid feminist and …

This week the ladies revisit an old favorite and discuss a woman who rose from the dead! First, Kelley revisits Sameera Moussa, a scientist of atomic energy who had the crazy idea that maybe this incredibly powerful technology should be regulated and it MAY have led to her untimely death. Then, Emily tells the terrifying tale of Anne Greene, a scul…

The ladies are JAZZED for Women's History Month (if y'all couldn't tell) and are coming at you with some incredible women who pissed off all the right people! First, Emily covers Marie C. Bolden, a 14-year-old girl who just wanted to win a spelling bee, but ended up delivering a blow to racist shit-heads everywhere! Can you spell bad babe? Then, Ke…

The ladies are kicking off Black History Month with two incredible women who defied expectations and stuck it to the man! First, Emily shares the story of Amelia Boynton Robinson, a lifelong activist who worked to ensure black Americans had the same voting rights as white Americans, leading her to a fateful march that would come to be known as Bloo…

Have you ever made a mistake? Have you ever felt unsafe in your own home? Then do we have the ladies for you! First, Kelley tells the story of Marie Van Brittan Brown who had a dream of never opening her front door for a stranger and invented one of the first security systems that allowed her to tell people to fuck off from her own bed! Then, Emily…

This week's episode is electric! First, Emily covers Caroline Haslett, a shining revolutionary with some shocking ideas for her time, who combined her love of electricity with her passion for feminism. Then, Kelley covers Laura Bassi, a woman whose intelligence was so immense that even the Pope had to acknowledge her brilliance. Grab your state-man…

It's a snowy, blustery day in Minnesota, so today's episode was recorded remotely which means frequent fur baby interruptions and drinking the cold away! First, Kelley tells the story of Fanny Blankers-Koen, a woman who had the totally unrelatable problem of being too good at too many sports. She would pursue running and use her athleticism to reac…

One year- ahem- week into the new year and the ladies are finally covering women with pictures! First, Emily shares the story of Mary Ann Bickerdyke, an American Civil War nurse who only took her orders from God and not even the Union's top generals could do a damn thing about it. Then, courtesy of Jasmine from Germany (LOVE YOU GIRL), Kelley cover…

As we cautiously move into 2024, the ladies are both covering women without birth dates, photos, or worse, photos of the entirely wrong woman! First, Kelley tells the story of inventor Alice H. Parker who filed the first patent for a natural gas heating system so that people wouldn't burn their houses down and could finally sleep naked. But why did…

The ladies are paying tribute to this season with stars, magic, and disembowelment! First Emily tells the legend of Frau Perchta, a Christmas Witch who loves tidiness and timeliness, but should you not meet her expectations, you may find yourself with a belly full of straw! Then, Kelley covers Henrietta Swan Leavitt who took her fascination with th…

Whether your wine is red or white, we hope your holiday season is merry and bright! Kelley tells the story of Altina Schinasi, an epic artist, filmmaker, and the designer of the fiercest eyeglasses on the market. Then, Emily tells the tale of Molly Williams, an enslaved woman who worked in a New York City firehouse and, on a stormy day when the men…

Grasping victory from the jaws of defeat, the ladies are thankful to wine about two amazing women! First, Emily delivers on her promise to cover Chief Pine Leaf, a badass warrior chief who used a combination of diplomacy and her warrior prowess to keep the peace. Then, Kelley shares the story of (the still living and hopefully not listening to this…

In honor of Indigenous American Heritage Day, the ladies are learning more about their own country's history that was DEF not taught in school! First, Kelley tells the story of Sarah Winnemucca, a Pieute woman who tried to act as a bridge between her people and the European settlers in the face of increasing violence against Indigenous peoples. The…

Winter may be coming (and coming and coming) but the ladies aren't stopping with the fiery femmes! First, Emily tells the story of Queen Salamasina who through a series of political moves and marriages united ancient Samoa and brought about an era of peace. Then, Kelley covers Lilian Lindsay who had a groundbreaking career as one of the earliest wo…

The ladies are bidding adieu to spooky season with two frightening phantoms! First, Emily travels to Nigeria to tell the tale of Madam Koi Koi, a sadistic teacher who continues to torture students even in death. Then, Kelley tells the story of La Llorona, a murderous mother who is doomed to stalk the earth in search of her children, but she'll take…

The ladies' bodies are killing them, much like the wicked women in this week's episode! First, Kelley tells the tragic tale of Oiwa, a young woman who was betrayed by her lemon of a husband, but exacted brutal revenge on him. Then, Emily tells the legend of the Baobhan Sith, a beautiful woman of Scottish lore who will literally eat you up (or at le…

Flying cats, cracking joints, and hysterical nuns oh my! First, Emily tells a tale that seems perfectly crafted for her- when the nuns in an isolated French convent begin caterwauling without end, the townsfolk call in the police put a stop to the meowing musical. Then, Kelley tells the story of the Fox sisters, spiritualist celebrities who travele…

To celebrate the most frightening time of the year, the ladies are wining about corporate body delivery methods, slaying dick, and the odd limits of supernatural powers. First, Kelley tells the terrifying tale of Mary Ann Cotton whose loved ones were plagued with intestinal problems and death that may have been less than natural. Then, Emily tells …

It's spooky season and that means the ladies are indulging in their dark sides with some horrendous herstorical tales! First, Emily tells the supernatural story of Zona Heaster Shue, a woman who died a tragic death, leaving behind a grieving husband. But Zona's mother suspected something was off with the new widower and she would learn the truth fr…

This week's episode is brought to you by anxiety, drama queens, and heroic librarians! First, Kelley tells the story of Livia Drusilla (not the anti-cramping med) a Roman Empress who achieved god-status after living a life that would make soap opera writers do a double-take. Then, Emily shares the story of Pura Belpré, a young Puerto Rican woman wh…

This week's episode is sponsored by caffeine and tacos! First, Emily shares the story of Diana Reiter, a promising young architect who was building a career of busting gender barriers and fighting antisemitism before the Nazis invaded Poland. Then, Kelley covers Gabriela Mistral, a poet who advocated for education for women after she was denied sch…

This week, Kelley tells the prequel to Maggie Lena Walker's story and covers Elizabeth Van Lew, an abolitionist who worked as a spy for the Union during the American Civil War. Despite her loyalty as a patriot, she would pay for her actions for the rest of her life. Then, Emily covers the Scythians, the real-life inspiration for the legends of Amaz…

In this week's super head-worthy episode, Kelley and Emily reminisce about green alien cartoons, change their group chat name, and unpack consumer mall culture. First, Kelley tells the story of Maggie Lena Walker, a woman who worked tirelessly to build up the black community in Richmond, VA after the Civil War and ensure everyone would have a futur…

Bouncing titties? Colonization? Just a normal week for the ladies! First, Emily finally tells the story of a relatable group project (i.e. hellish) as she covers the invention of the sports bra and all of the DD sized drama that came with it! Then, Kelley tells the story of Emily Hobhouse, a service-focused woman who was sent to South Africa to mak…

This week's episode is sponsored by CANADA! Or at least one Canadian. First, Kelley discusses the high-flying adventures of forgotten aviatrix Sheila Scott who could do just about anything, except drive a car. Then, Emily shares the story of The Famous Five who prove that not ALL group projects are doomed to fail. These 5 Canadian activists took on…

Busting the binary box, a sexual spectrum, and some intense dad jokes- just a normal day for these winey ladies! First, Emily tells the story of Jennie June and one of the United States' earliest trans activist organizations! Then, Kelley covers Louise Lawrence, a trans activist who had the bold idea that the trans community was bigger than people …

The ladies are back (along with their bearable audio quality) to wine about some proud women who did what and who they wanted! First, Kelley shares the story of Winnaretta Singer, heiress to a grand sewing machine fortune who loved supporting artists, helping the less fortunate, and drawing sexual boundaries with an umbrella. Then, Emily covers Apr…

What happens when two drunk podcasters are joined by author and investigative journalist, Isabel Vincent? You're about to find out! Join us as we interview Isabel about her book 'Overture of Hope: Two Sisters' Daring Plan that Saved Opera's Jewish Stars from the Third Reich' which tells the story of sisters Ida and Louise Cook, two self-described '…

This week the duo becomes a trio as the ladies are joined by author Buzzy Jackson who, in addition to having the best name ever, has recently released her third book, 'To Die Beautiful,' a novel based on the story of Hannie Schaft (whom we discussed in ep 55.) We cover topics such as how many degrees we are away from these herstorical heroines, Emi…

Happy Pride guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! Emily shares the story of Lilly Wust, a Nazi's wife, and Felice Schragenheim, a lesbian Jew hiding in plain sight who formed an unlikely romance in the midst of Nazi occupied Germany. Then, Kelley covers Barbara May Cameron, a Hunkpapa Lakota woman who who used her intersectionality as a queer, Indigenous…

How do you know a group of crows is a murder? You'll have to listen to find out! Kelley covers artist and designer Margaret MacDonald who created beautiful, intricate, Celtic inspired designs that will make your witch heart happy. Then, Emily shares her rage-fueled deep dive into the history of school lunch programs, Harriet Clisby, and a group of …

In this particularly WHET episode, the ladies are in sync with a couple of artsy fartsy women! First, Emily shares the story of Margaret Keane, an artist who achieved great commercial success with her signature 'big eye paintings' . . . or rather her abusive, thieving husband did. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Gwen John, an incredible artist who w…

It's raining and the wine is pouring! First, Kelley covers her first psych lady as a newly minted psychologist! Leta Stetter Hollingsworth survived a horrible childhood and found solace in school. Her educational pursuits led her to a career in psychology, studying the narrow views of intelligence, and taking on the patriarchy using the scientific …

This week's episode fueled by garlic chips, wine, and depression! First, Emily shares the story of Frances Thompson, a black trans woman who survived the Memphis race massacre and refused to stay silent about the horrific violence she faced, even in the face of more violence. Then, Kelley tells the tale of Franca Viola, an Italian teenager who was …

The ladies are back and BADDER and DRUNKER than ever! We recently had a live show where we covered two local legends, and while the audio was unsalvageable and the content was decidedly PG, we're excited to share these stories the old-fashioned way- fueled by wine. First, Kelley shares the story of Edith Graham Mayo, a nurse who was too hot to make…

It's that time of year where the ladies celebrate their state with some Minnesota Mavens! Emily tells the story of Marie Bottineau Baldwin, a Metis woman who spent her life fighting for the rights of Indigenous peoples, equal rights for women, and establishing her own identity, all while holding down a full time job and going back to law school. Th…

The ladies are joined by the heroines of Hashtag History, Rachel and Leah, to tackle herstorical tales of intrigue, controversy, and corruption! First, Rachel and Leah tell the story of the Van Buren sisters, Augusta and Adeline, who achieved the awesome feat of motorcycling across the continental U.S. but stirred more interest for doing it in pant…

We're kicking off Women's History Month with a special guest, author and founder of Washington D.C.'s first women's history exclusive tour company, A Tour of Her Own, Kaitlin Calogera! Learn more about this incredible tour company that works to tell the stories of D.C. women who have been overlooked or erased from history. Topics include getting dr…

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 wo…