Best Antoinette Henry Podcasts (2024)

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Reprise: Do It Scared I Guess 1:23:02

3h ago1:23:02

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In episode 281, Shanti reflects on being a mother to a teenage girl while Antoinette feels shame over a recent encounter with a dear friend. They listen and respond to some wide-ranging listener voicemails and finally deep dive into the main topic. Inspired by Shanti's internal strife and inability to see her own magnificence, we explore self-doubt…

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Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Great Britain & Ireland 33:45

1d ago33:45

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Queen Charlotte went from minor German country gentry to Queen Consort of Great Britain and Ireland. She and George III had a happy marriage and an astonishing 15 children. Charlotte stayed out of politics as her husband lost the American revolution, and she lost her dear friend, Marie Antoinette in the French revolution. Charlotte made numerous cu…

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Reprise: How Did You Learn To Love? 1:48:34

2d ago1:48:34

1:48:34

While we are away, enjoy this reprise episode from 2019 in which Antoinette prepares herself for a white Thanksgiving while Shanti's only update is a new winter jacket. Together we share our love for Ryan Gosling and dive head-first into Shanti's recent disagreement with her mother about love. Provoked by the incident and inspired by Esther, we sha…

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The Romanovs and Anastasia 27:17

6d ago27:17

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🥰 I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! During the episode about Rasputin, I promised to tell the story of what happened to the Romanovs after the death of Rasputin - this episode makes good on that promise! What would happen next would not be good: Russia’s Prime Minister would step down, and Tsar Nicholas …

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Reprise: Joe Biden: Lesser of Two Evils? 1:44:30

6d ago1:44:30

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Episode 306 premiered 11/16/23. It's interesting to hear where we are at vs where we are now. Shanti begins the wild ride of entering the Holiday season as a small business owner while Antoinette gracefully checks someone coming for Shanti out in these streets. Together, we dive into our current political climate discussing Biden's re-election and …

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3 Royal Wedding Menus 26:13

8d ago26:13

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Pin on your most fascinating fascination and don your most debonair mourning jacket, hop in your carriage to Buckingham Palace and let's enjoy the royal wedding feasts of... Princess Elizabeth & Prince Philip of Greece & Denmark Charles, Prince of Wales & Lady Diana Spenser Prince William & Catherine Middleton Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spillin…

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Reprise: Birkenstock, Bootcut, Big Belly Bae 1:17:33

9d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

We are on a brief hiatus. Please enjoy our reprise episode! In episode 293, the girls start off strong and steadily begin to unravel. To start, Shanti shares her hesitation about going to this year's Culture Con without Antoinette while Antoinette basks in pride over our Instagram's growing popularity as a meme account. Together, we very quickly lo…

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Publication Feature: Intercultural Explorations at the Court of Henry VIII 22:22

12d ago22:22

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This episode is an interview with Nadia van Pelt about her new book, Intercultural Explorations and the Court of Henry VIII which came out with OUP in December 2023. In this episode Dr Ellie Woodacre asks the author about the inspiration behind the book, the role of the fool at the Tudor court and about an exciting document that Nadia discovered wh…

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Ep 363. Johari Gave Us Relief 56:23

13d ago56:23

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Hi ATWC Curmmunity! This week's episode will be our last episode while we take a break and recalibrate. We thank everyone for all the love and encouragement. Please look out for updates for our next episode release via social media, Patreon and our newsletter. For our main topic, we explore the concept of Jahari's Window which is a visual framework…

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Catherine Parr - The Real Firebrand 33:12

16d ago33:12

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Catherine Parr is remembered as Henry VIII’s 6th and final wife, the one who survived the murderous monarch. But while earlier wives, who ended their Queenship more tragically are glamorized, Catherine is often hidden in the background. The new film Firebrand tells the harrowing tale of an argument with the King, which nearly landed Catherine on th…

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Ep 362. Kendrick is Divine Masculinity 1:37:03

18d ago1:37:03

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In this week's episode, Shanti decides to grow out her butt for the summer while Antoinette shares her recent gym experience that left her weak in the knees. Together, we discuss the collective confusion around the newest proposals for the US drafting system and the looming threat of Russia and North Korea's agreements against "aggression". For pop…

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Ep 361: You’re Either Domesticated Or Feral 1:36:44

22d ago1:36:44

1:36:44

In this week's episode, we didn't follow an outline and let the conversation flow freely! Shanti reminisces about running feral as a child in the summer, while Antoinette shares her recent logistic challenges of living between two homes. Together, we revisit the school voucher controversy in Philadelphia and try to hold both the potential negative …

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Sally Ride 31:25

20d ago31:25

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🥰 I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! June is Pride Month, and Door Key is celebrating that by talking about Sally Ride! Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. She joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space. She was the youngest America…

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Royals Romancing Actors 1950s – Today 31:18

22d ago31:18

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Royals were the worlds first celebrities. Their wealth and power made them stand out from the mud-caked peasantry. People wanted to know them, or at least know all about them. As actors and eventually actresses started treading the boards and becoming famous for their theatrical turns both on stage and off, it’s no wonder that these celebrity world…

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Ep 360. Beyonce & Rihanna: The New Kendrick vs Drake? 1:15:36

25d ago1:15:36

1:15:36

For this week's episode, Shanti talks about an upcoming vending event at Broccoli City Festival while Antoinette recounts with pride the 8th-grade graduation of her godson. For politics, we delve into the current situation in Gaza, Russia's deployment of warships to Cuba, and the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. For pop cultur…

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Project Feature: Roundtable with Henry on Tour Project Team 46:07

26d ago46:07

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This episode, hosted by Dr Ellie Woodacre, features another roundtable with members of the Henry on Tour project team--we discuss the progresses of Henry VIII and the big themes of the project including kingship & queenship, logistics, legacy and performance. About the project: This exciting three-year venture brings together a cross-disciplinary t…

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Ep 359. The Check Engine Light Is On 52:16

29d ago52:16

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In this week's episode, Antoinette shares her excitement about receiving her recent Webby Awards while Shanti talks about a strange encounter with someone who wanted pictures of her feet. For the main topic, we discuss the break with Shanti away and its impact on us individually. We explore the difficult dynamics of our relationship and confess our…

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Royals Romancing Actresses 1660s – 1950s 26:58

1M ago26:58

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Royals were the worlds first celebrities. Their wealth and power made them stand out from the mud-caked peasantry. People wanted to know them, or at least know all about them. As actors and eventually actresses started treading the boards and becoming famous for their theatrical turns both on stage and off, it’s no wonder that these celebrity world…

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Ep 358. Rihanna's Haircare, Biden's Border, & Shanti's Back 1:43:37

1M ago1:43:37

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Shanti is back from break and full of revelations pertaining to fruit, the kind of relationship she wants, fried chicken, & her athleticism. Antoinette gives us an update on Blue being at away camp & thanks all of the guest hosts for holding her down the past several weeks. For Politics as Usual they discuss various topics including Roc Nation's pa…

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The Stonewall Uprising 38:53

1M ago38:53

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🥰 I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! June is Pride Month, and Door Key is celebrating that by talking about The Stonewall Uprising today! The Stonewall Uprising was a series of protests by members of the LGBTQ+ community. These protests were in response to a police raid of the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich V…

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Ep 357. Letting Go & Living a Creative Life ft. Franchesca Ramsey 1:19:03

1M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

This week Antoinette is joined by renaissance creative, Franchesca Ramsey. Our convo covers a wide range of topics, including self-discovery, societal critique, and political commentary. Franchesca details the many pivots she's made in her career & personal life while providing insight into how she seamlessly & successfully incorporates her many ta…

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LGBTQ Emperors of Ancient Rome 20:47

1M ago20:47

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In Ancient Greece and the Roman empire homosexual relationships were an accepted and common practice. In this hyper-masculine society the male form was revered for its physical perfection while women’s virtue was jealously guarded to ensure the legitimacy of children. In Greece romantic and sometimes sexual relationships between older and younger m…

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Ep 356. Do We Value Women The Way We Value Men? ft. Van Lathan Jr. 1:54:27

1M ago1:54:27

1:54:27

This week Antoinette is joined by the Around the Way Curl Curmmunity's most requested guest, larger-than-life media personality, Van Lathan Jr. We begin by examining biracial identity with a breakdown of Van's newly formed Biracial Bureau of Investigation- the BBI & by discussing why he has declared himself the king of Antoinette & Shanti's hometow…

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Project Feature: Interview with Matthieu Mensch on “Reines en images” 26:46

1M ago26:46

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In this episode we feature a project which aims to collect all known images of queens and royal women, called “Reines en images”. Host Ellie Woodacre interviews the project's creator, Matthieu Mensch, discussing the genesis of the project, plans for future expansion and the relevance to images of royal women today. If you are interested in getting …

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Ep 355. Prison Reform, Patriarchy & Black Excellence is Bullsh*t ft. Olay Olurin 1:53:04

1M ago1:53:04

1:53:04

This week Antoinette is joined by the FORCE that is Olayemi Olurin, a movement lawyer, political commentator, writer, and abolitionist thinker. Together they discuss Olayemi's recent honor at the Black Girl Magic Ball, her work as a public defender, and her activism in decarceration and closing Rikers Island. The conversation touches on themes of a…

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Was Queen Victoria illegitimate? 28:01

1M ago28:01

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In recent years Queen Victoria's royal paternity has been called into question. Let’s take examine the evidence in this historic mystery. And take a look at the royal family tree to answer the question “If Victoria’s decedents aren’t the rightful monarchs of the UK, then who is?” Join me every Tuesday when I'm Spilling the Tea on History! Check out…

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Ep 354. Dr. Cornel West, Non-Apologies & Overprotecting Black Men ft. Marquise Richards 1:44:11

2M ago1:44:11

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For this episode, Antoinette is joined by educator and pod fave, Marquise Devon Richards. Together they discuss Shea Universe's music, Zaya Wade's new endeavor, and their experience watching the Broadway play 'Home' courtesy of The Culture LP. For Politics As Usual, we touch on the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Dr. Cornel West's campaign for president & …

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Rasputin 38:22

2M ago38:22

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🥰 I would love to hear from you - click here to send Door Key a written message! Rasputin was a Russian mystic and holy man who lived from 1869 to 1916. He's best known for having befriended the imperial family of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia. He gained considerable influence in the final years of the Russian Empire. This episode talks a…

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Ep 353. Soft Life: Every Day is an Opportunity to Pivot ft. Hey Fran Hey 1:22:37

2M ago1:22:37

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This week Antoinette is joined by the breath of fresh air that is Hey Fran Hey. Together they discuss various topics including personal growth, finding balance, and of course The Jerrod Carmichael show. Fran shares her experience of living a calmer and more fulfilling life, while Antoinette talks about her journey of self-discovery and finding her …

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