Best Elizabeth Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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The Lizzie Borden Case 8:20

8h ago8:20

8:20

In episode three of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the infamous Lizzie Borden case, one of the most notorious and controversial murder mysteries in American history. On a sweltering August day in 1892, Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother were brutally murdered with an axe in their home, sparking a sensational trial that captivated the nation. Des…

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Elizabeth I and Her Pirates 41:00

4d ago41:00

41:00

My second novel, FYREBIRDS, just came out, and it would mean a huge amount if you’d pick up a copy. If you'd like a recap of NIGHTBIRDS before the sequel arrives, go and listen to my four-part recap series over on Pub Dates. This episodes is coming to you with the support of my fabulous patrons. Have you ever thought about becoming one? Patrons get…

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Mary Ann Cotton 8:15

7d ago8:15

8:15

In the second episode of 5 Minute Murder, we uncover the chilling story of Mary Ann Cotton, often regarded as Britain’s first female serial killer. Operating in the 19th century, Cotton’s life was marked by a series of suspicious deaths—many involving those closest to her. With poison as her weapon of choice, she left a trail of bodies in her wake,…

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Announcement! 1:31

11d ago1:31

1:31

...see you on the other side, my friends. Have you ever thought about becoming a patron? They get all episodes early and ad-free, voting rights on content, behind the scenes stuff, AND up to two exclusive bonus episodes a month. I'll be posting episodes there throughout my maternity leave, so if you want more Exploress in your life, head on over! Y…

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The Murder of Elizabeth Short 7:58

15d ago7:58

7:58

Welcome to the very first episode of 5 Minute Murder, where each week we delve into the chilling details of a murder, a murderer, a serial killer, or an assassination—all in about five minutes. In today’s episode, we explore the infamous case of Elizabeth Short, better known as "The Black Dahlia." Her brutal and mysterious murder in 1947 remains on…

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The FYREBIRDS Audiobook 36:50

14d ago36:50

36:50

I'm thrilled to bring you this extra-long audio sample of the FYREBIRDS audiobook: the Prologue and Chapter 1, narrated by the amazing Saskia Maarleveld. If you like what you hear, the unabridged audiobook is out now wherever audiobooks are sold. You can request it to stream digitally from your local library; if they don't have it in their collecti…

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War, Women, and Whimsy: An Interview with Author Ryan Graudin 55:28

16d ago55:28

55:28

Guess what? My second novel, FYREBIRDS, hits shelves TODAY. How exciting! I’m celebrating by inviting one of my favorite authors to join us. Ryan Graudin is the award-winning novel of many books for young adults and children; her debut adult fantasy, THE ENCHANTED LIES OF CELESTE ARTOIS, comes out today. This novel, set in Belle Epoque Paris just b…

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NIGHTBIRDS: Let's Talk Spoilers 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

It’s FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! To celebrate the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, I’m sharing an episode of my other podcast, Pub Dates, where I’ve been taking listeners behind the scenes on this series’ creation. In this episode, I’m going to answer reader’s burning questions about NIGHTBIRDS. Warning…

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Scofflaws Revisited: The FYREBIRDS Edition 1:09:38

1M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

It’s FYREBIRDS month on The Exploress! I’m celebrating the release of my second novel, and the conclusion of the NIGHTBIRDS series, by revisiting an old episode from our season on the 1920s: the one where we talk about the women who skirted the Prohibition law. Make sure you listen through to the new epilogue, where I talk about all the ways I used…

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Elizabeth Harman on Moral Heroes 14:50

1M ago14:50

14:50

Moral heroes are usually thought of as people who go beyond what is obligatory. Elizabeth Harman discusses whether sometimes we ought to act as moral heroes. She is in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

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Crude, Rude, and Setting the Mood: An Interview with Author Therese Oneill 39:13

2M ago39:13

39:13

It's interview time! Let's spend some time with the delightful Therese Oneill, author of such nonfiction gems as Unmentionable: A Victorian Lady’s Guide to Sex, Marriage and Manners and her latest book Unbecoming a Lady: The Forgotten Shrews and Sluts that Shaped America. This isn't your average collection of biographies. These ladies weren’t prett…

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Bathing Beauties: Annette Kellerman & The History of Women's Swimwear 36:33

2M ago36:33

36:33

Let's celebrate the North American summer with a dive (see what I did there?) into the history of women's bathing suits. It's as fascinating, and sometimes as absurd, as you'd imagine. I have a book coming out in August! FYREBIRDS, the sequel and conclusion to NIGHTBIRDS, is hitting shelves on August 27th, and I would love it if you'd pick up a cop…

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A Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part IV: Off to Battle with Samurai Warrior Women 40:41

3M ago40:41

40:41

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it ove…

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Walter Sinnott Armstrong on AI and Morality 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

Can AI help us make difficult moral decisions? Walter Sinnott Armstrong explores this idea in conversation with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

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A Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part III: Fashion & Fun with the Glamorous Geisha 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it ove…

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A Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part II: Home, Duty, Marriage, and Tea 50:35

4M ago50:35

50:35

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it ove…

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A Lady's Life in Tokugawa Japan, Part I: Welcome to the Edo Era 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

In this four-part series, we're time traveling back to Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) to find out what life was like there for the ladies. If you've been binging Shogun lately, then this one's for you! For show notes, including a list of sources and some cool images, go to The Exploress website (If you're dying for a full transcript, you'll find it ove…

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Crusader Queens: The Royal Women of Medieval Outremer, Part II 29:09

5M ago29:09

29:09

Once upon a time, back in the Middle Ages, four sisters would come to shape the Crusader States called Outremer. One would rebel (several times) against their father; another would come to rule more or less in her own right. All would see a healthy heaping of conflict while living in a chaotic time and place. In Part 2, we'll rejoin our royal siste…

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David Edmonds on the Life and Philosophy of Derek Parfit 20:32

5M ago20:32

20:32

David Edmonds discusses the life and work of Derek Parfit who died in 2017 in this episode of the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy. David is the author of a recent biography of Parfit.

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Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

Yascha Mounk discusses some of the ways in which focussing on gender, racial, and sexual identities can distort political argument and be counterproductive for oppressed minorities.

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Crusader Queens: The Royal Women of Medieval Outremer, Part I 36:16

5M ago36:16

36:16

Once upon a time, back in the Middle Ages, four sisters would come to shape the Crusader States called Outremer. One would rebel (several times) against their father; another would come to rule more or less in her own right. All would see a healthy heaping of conflict while living in a chaotic time and place. In Part 1, we'll explore the many roles…

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Queens with Swords: Teuta, Amanirenas, and Mavia (Mawiyya) 19:53

6M ago19:53

19:53

There’s something stirring about a warrior woman: one who refuses to bow down to the forces against her, no matter how vast they may be. And when they win out? Even better. Let’s talk about three sword-wielding females who went up against the Romans, terrifying all who looked on: Teuta, Amanirenas, and Mavia (Mawiyya). Want more Exploress bonus epi…

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Mark Rowe on J.L.Austin 22:58

6M ago22:58

22:58

J.L.Austin was the best known exponent of what came to be known as Ordinary Language Philosophy. He was also a war hero. In this episode of the Bio Bites strand of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Austin's life and work with his biographer Mark Rowe.

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Ladies Sing the Blues: The Black Entertainers Who Dazzled the 1920s 46:53

7M ago46:53

46:53

In this last episode of Season 4, we're going to find out more about the Black female entertainers who lit up the stages of 1920s America: who they were, the (many) struggles they faced, and all the ways they absolutely slayed. We'll meet blues singers like Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Ethel Waters, and Mamie Smith, as well as dancers like Josephine Ba…

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James Klagge on Wittgenstein 20:50

7M ago20:50

20:50

In this episode James Klagge discusses the life and times of Ludwig Wittgenstein with David Edmonds. This is part of our mini series on the biographies of philosophers, Bio Bites.

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Screen Queens: Movies in the 1920s and the Women Who Made Them Sparkle 52:12

7M ago52:12

52:12

Today, we’re going to the film industry of the 1920s and the ladies who came to define them. We’ll find out more about the movies of the era, their young female stars, and just how they influenced so many. Grab your girlfriends, your favorite fan mag, and your ticket…It's movie night. You can buy my ladycentric timelines, maps, and art prints at th…

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The Good Fight: America's Fight for Women's Rights with Elizabeth Cobbs 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

By Kate J. Armstrong

1y ago41:04

41:04

Rise and shine! It’s time to get up and start our day in the life of a 1920s American gal. Let’s find out some things about life in the period, from what we’re wearing on a casual Saturday to what we’re eating for breakfast, where we’re getting our food from, and (of course) how we’re dealing with that time of the month. Pull up your stockings and …

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