Best American Gal™ Podcasts (2024)

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Ep236. Never Come, Never Go & What’s in a Name? 1:51:06

16m ago1:51:06

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This week's episode is sponsored by unmitigated nonsense! Emily covers Sarah Kidder who wasn't kidding around when she became the first woman President of a (questionably named) railroad! Then, Kelley tells the story of Helen Gardener (the artist formally known as Alice Chenoweth) who was a writer, activist, and intellectual, but DEFINTELY NOT a fe…

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ep. 50: girly girl crazies, the reality of racism, and how to disagree 1:10:10

2d ago1:10:10

1:10:10

Welcome back to the Call Me Thursday podcast where your best girls are celebrating episode number FIFTY! The gals couldn't be more grateful for everyone who has picked up the phone to join their Thursday chats thus far. This week's episode feels like the most real Sav and Sar have ever been. The gals are going there as it relates to feeling crazy, …

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137: The Dark History of Gossip: Cancel Culture Started WAY Earlier Than You Think 52:58

3d ago52:58

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Gossip has played a *VERY* important role throughout history. It brings us together and makes us feel like we know our favorite celebrities or people in power, but it can also tear us apart. But who paved the way for gossip to be what it is today? Well, this is the Dark History of Gossip. I appreciate you for coming by,…

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Ep235. Great Expectations & The Far Traveled 1:41:31

5d ago1:41:31

1:41:31

The ladies are here to drink and validate your beautiful self! Kelley tells the story of Laura Bridgman, a disabled woman who redefined what people thought a blind and deaf person could accomplish. Then, Emily covers Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, a far traveling Viking woman who had bad luck with husbands, but great fortune with traveling the world. Gr…

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ep. 49: this one's for you, Mr. Buttigieg 56:08

9d ago56:08

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Does it get any better than a holiday weekend Thursday?? Sav and Sar would like to welcome you back to another episode of the Call Me Thursday podcast! Sav is revealing her husband's hidden talent and Sar is well on her way to establishing her John Grisham fan club. BUT it's not all coffee orders and Kindles. Sav's putting some new habits in place …

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Ep234. No Man is Worth It & Disabled and Happy 1:01:45

12d ago1:01:45

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Swarthy fireman, gaslighting cohosts, and looks that could kill! Emily shares the story of Kate the ghost, a hard working gal who got caught up in men's bullshit and now haunts the location of her greatest tragedy. Then, Kelley tells the story of Eliza Suggs who, despite suffering from brittle bone syndrome, brought short girl energy to everything …

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ep. 48: LET THE GIRLS YAP 1:04:47

16d ago1:04:47

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TGITHURSDAY! We've nearly made it through another week, and the gals have a chit chatty episode to launch you into Friday eve! During this week's call you'll find out what Sav and Sar are eating, wearing, and listening to. Sar has officially caught the premarital cooking bug and Sav is simplifying her life. The gals offer some affirmation that we'r…

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Ep233. The Roaring Girl & Nice Chinese Girls Don’t 1:50:13

20d ago1:50:13

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It's Dairy Appreciation Month y'all so naturally, we're wining about LGBTQ ladies! First, Kelley tells the story of Mary Frith, AKA Mol Cutpurse, used her affinity for masculine clothes to further her criminal enterprises. Then, Emily talks about Kitty Tsui, a multi-hyphenate living legend who helped to establish the AAPI Lesbian community in Calif…

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ep. 47: the gals go to counseling (premarital and career) 1:20:26

24d ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Welcome back Call Me Thursday listeners! After a few weeks on the go, the gals are back in front of their mics and ready to catch up in real time! Sav has heart eyes for heirloom tomatoes and Sar is doing all of the wedding planning things. Both gals are saying absolutely NOT to summertime critters in the house, and they're pushing back on fake inc…

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136: Dark History: Killer Lemonade and the Unknown Truth of Energy Drinks 1:06:49

24d ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Look… I grew up in the early 2000s. I essentially had a Blue Ultra Monster glued in my hand at all times. And to be honest… I have no clue where energy drinks even came from. So what is the story? Who invented them? And why are we so obsessed with caffeine? Well friends… I found some answers. I appreciate you for coming…

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Ep232. Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women, An Interview With Maggie Mertens 1:16:59

29d ago1:16:59

1:16:59

Falling uteruses! Epic gore! A vindicated grandma! Author of 'Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women,' Maggie Mertens joins the ladies to talk about these topics and more! Better Faster Farther explores the history of women in running, the myths that were designed to hold women back, and the liberation women have …

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ep. 46: American living, southern accents, and the BFF bunker 59:58

1M ago59:58

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It's finally Thursday, and the gals are settling in after lots of fun and two super special episodes! To catch you up - Sar is engaged and Sav attended the gal's 10-year high school reunion. Now, the gals are back to their regularly scheduled programming - aka lots of girly chit chat! Your favorite long-distance duo recorded this call a couple of w…

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135: Dark History: Trafficked & Beheaded!? The REAL Story behind your Disney Favs 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Once upon a time, bedtime stories were straight-up R-rated. Kids were being tucked in to tales about cannibalism, SA, body mutilation, and so much more. And the best part is, these stories are still around… but disguised… as your favorite *Disney* movies. That’s right, some of your favorite childhood memories have absolut…

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Ep231. That Time I Adopted My Girlfriend & Girlish Trash 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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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…

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ep. 45: sent to detention, senior trip, and the Christmas special feat. Sarah Beth Freeman 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Welcome back Call Me Thursday listeners! Last week's call was packed with all of Sar's engagement excitement, and (to no one's surprise) the gals still aren't over it! While Sar was getting engaged, Sav was at their ten-year high school reunion with the one and only Sarah Beth Freeman! SB was the gal's HS class president and is one of their dearest…

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134: Dark History: Meet the Gritty Gals who Shot up America’s Wild West 52:13

1M ago52:13

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Everything you think you know about women in America’s Wild West is *WRONG.* I feel like we’ve been convinced that women back then were just quietly knitting, churning butter and popping out kids left and right. But THESE ladies? They were rough… they were tough… and they were smart and rebellious. And their legacies ar…

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Ep230. The Valiant Ladies of Pitosi & In My Present Makeup 1:05:48

1M ago1:05:48

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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…

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ep. 44: SHE'S ENGAGED 1:02:13

2M ago1:02:13

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Sar is engaged, 401bae is revealed, and the gals just can't stop talking about it!!!! LINKS: Savannah Chavez Studio FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Call Me Thursday Savannah Sarah ABOUT CALL ME THURSDAY: In 2019, after becoming permanently long-distance best friends, we committed to weekly calls every Thursday. It’s been four years of hours on the phone be…

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Ep229. An American Airman & The Lady of the Air 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

1:31:13

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…

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ep. 43: the six figure flex, a bag full of Cheez-Its, and what we learned from weeds 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

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IT'S THURSDAY! Sav and Sar are back on their mics and ready to catch up after Sar's two weeks of travel. It's conference season for the Alabama half of the podcast, and she shares her thoughts after attending seminars in Atlanta and Montreal. On the other side of the country, Sav survived a battle with every parent's worst nightmare: a household do…

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133: Dark History: The Unknown Mother of the Civil Rights Movement 45:44

2M ago45:44

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Do you know the other woman who was a huge force behind the Underground railroad? I know what you're thinking, and no… I’m not talking about Harriet Tubman. Turns out there's another person we rarely talk about. And the Underground Railroad is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her accomplishments. I appreciat…

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Ep228. Mother to All & Flying Solo 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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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…

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ep. 42: you called, and your best girls answered 1:13:08

2M ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Happy Call Me THURSDAY to all who celebrate! Your best girls are back for another weekly call - this time inspired by YOU! Sav and Sar asked what you wanted to hear from CMT, and that turned into a phone call all about growing up, heartbreak, tough choices, and hope. LINKS: Controversial Faith: The Church and Politics - Jon Tyson Women of the Word:…

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132: Dark History: Doctor or Dealer? How celeb doctors destroyed American icons 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! People put their lives in the hands of doctors every day, but what if those doctors aren't so trustworthy? We've got a pair of crazy stories for you today... Dr. Max "Feelgood" Jacobson, who spent his career injecting politicians and Hollywood elite with his "feelgood" amphetamine vitamin cocktail till they were hooked,…

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Ep227. Stagecoach Mary & Big Courage 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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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 …

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ep. 41: from AL to CO with love 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

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Welcome to another episode of the Call Me Thursday podcast! Sav and Sar are back to talk about what they do best - long-distance friendships and relationships. Your best girls have spent most of their twenties figuring out how to maintain a friendship they've had since childhood while navigating marriage, moves, careers, and the changes that come w…

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131: The Dark History of "The Lavender Scare": An Unknown War on Queer American Citizens 45:56

2M ago45:56

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I recently came across this story about something called “The Lavender Scare.” I was like omg… first of all, what a beautiful name. Sounds nice, what is it? And turns out, it was a government sponsored witch hunt, hellbent on ruining the lives of millions of gay people in America… and nobody really talks about it. If yo…

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Ep226. Federation Feminist & The Greatest Player You’ve Never Heard Of 1:58:04

2M ago1:58:04

1:58:04

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 …

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ep. 40: eight hour opposites, guilty as Sav, and Alexander Hamilton (NOT) 1:08:25

3M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Your best girls are back with another episode of the Call Me Thursday podcast! Sav and Sar invite you into their regular catchup call where Sav tells the story of a TikTok gone wrong, and Sar talks about ... well ... work. The gals lament a little on how they spend their working hours, but they ultimately affirm the grass isn't always greener on th…

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Ep225. Bostonian Buccaneer & The Wooing of Étaíne 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

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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…

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ep. 39: AI, TTPD, and WWA 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

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It's Thursday, which means it's time to pick up the phone and join your best gals for a weekly catch-up call! Sav is deep in her SAHM era - making (and painting?) sourdough and snagging a running stroller for a STEAL. Sar is once again consumed by all things career this week ... just not her own. She and Sav seriously consider a possible career swi…

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Umpires Can Only Call What They See 9:58

3M ago9:58

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Let's dissect round six: Is three games in 11 days too much? Fremantle... WTF happened there? One player does not make a team One week suspensions I feel sorry for the umpires Bobby Hill is an unselfish player.. we love to see it Collingwood, the Comeback Kings? Next weeks tips Follow Get Around 'Em on socials: Instagram Facebook Tiktok…

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Ep224. Commander Beauty Queen & The Unknown Woman of the Seine 1:37:35

3M ago1:37:35

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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…

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ep. 38: bears in the trash, mom thoughts, and millennials defending millennials 1:21:52

3M ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Happy Thursday Call Me Thursday listeners! Sav and Sar are back to share their thoughts on well ... everything. Sav was in her mountain mom era over the weekend which gets the gals talking about how long they would last “off the grid.” Sar (who **spoiler** couldn’t make it two weeks) spent the weekend shopping and comes to this week's chat ready to…

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130: Dark History: The Hidden Truth Behind the Challenger Explosion 38:07

3M ago38:07

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The Challenger disaster is considered one of the worst tragedies in American history. It’s seared into our minds. But do we have any idea what went wrong? Like… why did it happen and who is responsible? So friends… I dug deep and found some answers. And lemme tell ya… I got some questions for NASA. I appreciate you for …

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Ep223. Catholic Cat Lady & The Florence Nightingale of the Sea 2:03:15

3M ago2:03:15

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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…

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ep. 37: SAHMs, psalms, and somms 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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Thursdays are for the besties and, besties, Call Me Thursday is back! Sav and Sar are giddy that you're joining them for another one of their weekly phone calls. Your best girls are recapping their weeks and, once again, they couldn't be more different! Sar was a corporate girlie on the go, traveling for work and trying to stick to her routine whil…

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129: Dark History: How a Shakespeare Play Caused New York's Deadliest Riot 44:05

3M ago44:05

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Did you know one of America’s deadliest riots actually started inside a theater in New York. But instead of a drunk senator causing the chaos--I'm looking at you, Lauren Boebert--it was caused by two actors, with decades of beef between them. And this beef turned into blood in the streets...and I *NEVER* hear anyone tal…

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Ep222. A Difficult Woman & The Digging Dame 2:33:52

3M ago2:33:52

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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 …

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ep. 36: time zones, orthodontists, and the good news 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Welcome back Call Me Thursday listeners! Sav and Sar are reintroducing themselves and giving updates on all that's happened this week. Sar flew on a private plane, enjoyed a rest day off, and tells Sav about getting called out by a listener. Sav is giving a jaw surgery update, talking about her art sales launch, and opens up about her faith journey…

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128: The Dark History of The Kennedys: America's Cursed Royal Family 52:05

3M ago52:05

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Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The story of the Kennedy’s has been so romanticized by the media over the years. People are *obsessed* with them. I personally have never understood it, because I just assumed they were like an old money family that wiggled their way into politics and partied their life away because they could. But no… they were so much…

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