Best Nellie Bly Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 39: Elizabeth Cochran aka Nellie Bly 24:12

6h ago24:12

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom. Today I want to tell you about a female journalist from the mid- 19th century. Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864, in Cochran's Mills, Pennsylvania to Michael Cochran and Mary Jane Kennedy. She was one of 15 children in her family, and her father was a wealthy landowner and businessm…

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Henry Hudson - Part 1 - the Northeast Passage 30:06

14m ago30:06

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British explorer Henry Hudson goes searching for a new route to Asia. His first attempt it to go north - to the North Pole and over the top of the world. When that doesn't work, he goes east - over Russia and towards Novaya Zemlya. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Expl…

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René Caillié and the Quest for Timbuktu - Part 3 38:30

2h ago38:30

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In the final part of our series, Caillié has reached Timbuktu - but what will he find? Will it be the city of gold as described by earlier visitors? And now that he had reached his destination - he needs to return home. That means a brutal trek across the Sahara in a caravan. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwaveme…

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Episode 38: Seneca Village- NYC 43:35

4d ago43:35

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I want to tell you about Seneca Village. Seneca Village was a community in the early 19th century located in what is now Central Park, New York City. Established around the 1820s, it was one of the first predominantly African American communities in the city. The village was home to both African A…

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René Caillié and the Quest for Timbuktu - Part 2 33:01

8d ago33:01

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Caillié begins his audacious trek to reach the legendary city of Timbuktu. Disguised as an Arab trying to reach his home in the Middle, he will travel with various caravans into the heart of West Africa - aiming to become the first person to reach Timbuktu - and return alive. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwaveme…

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René Caillié and the Quest for Timbuktu - Part 1 30:57

14d ago30:57

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In 1827, French explorer René Caillié set out to become the first European to reach the fabled city of Timbuktu - and return alive. In the first part of our story, we learn about the history of Timbuktu, the Niger River, and West Africa. We then look at the early years of Caillié's life - growing up in poverty without parents - and his first excurs…

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Episode 37: Denver Recap 53:05

21d ago53:05

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today Mom and talk about our Denver trip! All the things: Music: "Electronic Rock (King Around Here)" by Alex Grohl https://pixabay.com/music/search/electronic%20rock%20king Logo Artwork: Strawbeary Studios https://www.youtube.com/@StrawbearyStudios/featured Episode was researched, written and edited by…

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Daniel Boone - Part 5 - Missouri and final years 41:57

28d ago41:57

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In the final part of our series on American frontiersman Daniel Boone, we take him through his final years in Kentucky - where he was a surveyor, innkeeper and many other things. But the largest part of this episode will cover Boone's final two decades, where he lived on the frontier of Missouri. This includes expeditions and adventures - some last…

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Episode 36: DENVER HERE WE COME! 40:28

1M ago40:28

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! We are headed to Denver to the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival! In this episode we talk about our hopes and dreams for the weekend along with who we are excited to see again or meet for the first time. In our next episode we will discuss the reality of the weekend, please stay tuned! All the …

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Daniel Boone - Part 4 - Frontier Wars 45:05

1M ago45:05

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Part 4 of our series takes through the frontier wars that took place during the American Revolution from 1778-1783. This will include the Siege of Boonesborough and the disastrous Battle of Blue Licks - in which Boone would lose another son. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising o…

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Episode 35: Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge 44:41

2M ago44:41

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! In this week's episode we talk about Emily Warren Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Warren_Roebling https://structurae.net/en/persons/emily-warrren-roeblinghttps://bridgebuilderinpetticoats.com/bibliography/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9190747/emily…

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Daniel Boone - Part 3 - The American Revolution 37:31

2M ago37:31

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In part 3 of our series, Daniel Boone and the settlers of Kentucky struggle to survive in the early years of the American Revolution. Boonesborough will withstand many attacks. Also, Boone's own daughter will be kidnapped - making for one of the most dramatic events in Boone's life. We will wrap up with Boone's capture of the Shawnee in 1778. The E…

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So Long, Farewell 12:42

2M ago12:42

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Well amazing listeners, the time has finally come for this to be our last podcast episode. It has been 3+ years of all kinds of deep dives into sexuality, witchiness, history, and both the serious and the silly. It has really been an incredible journey! We've had an absolute blast and are so grateful to YOU for listening and all your support. Thank…

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Daniel Boone - Part 2 - Kentucky 40:25

2M ago40:25

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In part 2 of our series, Daniel Boone becomes a woodsmen of legend as he comes to know Kentucky like no man. In the process, he will identify the Cumberland Gap - one of the great mountain passes in American history - and establish the first European settlement in Kentucky - Boonesborough. In the process, he will lose his eldest son in the never-en…

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Unusual Sex Toys 26:59

2M ago26:59

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In this episode we explore some of the most unusual, strangest and sometimes worst ideas from the world of adult entertainment. There are some truly outrageous and bizarre sex toy inventions that have somehow managed to make their way to market. How? We have no idea and neither will you when you hear this list! * Curious about how to liberate your …

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Episode 34: Fasting Girls 1:24:57

2M ago1:24:57

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*****TRIGGER WARNING***** Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom Today we are going to discuss a phenomenon that occurred in the 19th century commonly referred to as “Fasting Girls”. Please note this episode makes reference to eating disorders and mental illness, if these topics are triggering please feel free to skip this episode. All my res…

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Daniel Boone - Part 1 - Early Life 39:43

2M ago39:43

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In the first part of our series on American pioneer Daniel Boone, we look at his early life, including his years growing up on the North Carolina frontier, his time in the French and Indian War, and his first excursions over the Appalachian Mountains. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in adv…

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Recovering from Burnout 27:17

3M ago27:17

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This episode is all about burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. It's not just about being tired; it's about feeling drained, disengaged, and unproductive. Women are particularly prone to burnout due to societal expectations, work-life balance challenges, and the pressure to…

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The 4B Movement 14:04

2M ago14:04

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As more of us are choosing the bear over the man, fighting for our reproductive rights, ignoring the catcalls, the comments on our looks, clothing, how we age, how many people we've slept with ... and just any general comment on what men think women should be, it's no surprise that the 4B Movement has taken South Korea by storm and that women in No…

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Episode 33: Sister Rosetta Tharpe The Godmother to Rock and Roll 39:13

3M ago39:13

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I want to talk about Sister Rosetta Tharpe. You can find resources in the show notes along with a link to her music on YouTube. Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a pioneering American musician who played a significant role in the development of early rock and roll and gospel music. Born Rosetta Nubin on M…

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Amerigo Vespucci - Part 2 31:13

3M ago31:13

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In the second - and final - part of our series on Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci, we look at his third voyage, touch on his 'fourth' voyage, and then discuss his legacy - including how his name became attached to two continents. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the E…

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What's Your Sign? 28:58

3M ago28:58

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It is human nature to want to know more about ourselves. And for many people, astrology, the study of how celestial bodies may influence our lives, is an important way to come up with signs, answers and predictions. Humans have been looking up at the stars to plan their lives for millennia, and even today in our modern, scientific world, astrology …

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Amerigo Vespucci - Part 1 36:04

3M ago36:04

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In part 1 of 2, we take a look at the early years of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, including his younger years in Florence. We then explain how he got into the business of exploration, and examine the first two voyages attributed to the man. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertis…

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Sex & Your Microbiome 25:57

3M ago25:57

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You might have heard the term microbiome thrown around before, but what exactly is it? Well, think of your body as a bustling metropolis, but instead of humans, it's teeming with trillions of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other tiny critters. This microscopic community, known as the microbiome, resides in and on our bodies, play…

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Episode 32: Gustav Klimt and his art stolen by the Nazis 41:44

3M ago41:44

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Today I want to tell you about Gustav Klimt, and the story of his stolen art. Gustav was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent figures in the Vienna Secession movement. Born on July 14, 1862, in Baumgarten, near Vienna, Austria, Gustav demonstrated artistic talent from a young age.…

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Bad Babes of History ~ Nellie Bly 30:16

3M ago30:16

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Another Bad Babes of History episode, this one about the trailblazing American journalist Nellie Bly. One of the very first investigative reporters, Nellie was also a wild adventurer, who lived by her own creed that “nothing is impossible if one applies a certain amount of energy in the right direction”. She was a true force of nature, fighting fie…

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Estêvão Cacella and João Cabral and the First Explorations of the Himalayas including Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet 35:01

3M ago35:01

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In 1626, Father Estêvão Cacella and his assistant, Father João Cabral, set out from the region of Bengal and into the Himalayan mountains. The two Jesuit missionaries would become the first Europeans to reach the kingdoms of Bhutan, Nepal and parts of Tibet. In the process, they would provide the world with the oldest and most detailed look at Bhut…

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Europe's Witch Trials 23:03

3M ago23:03

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Between 1500-1800, thousands of women across Europe were accused of being witches. Witchcraft was the catch all accusation made of anyone who created discomfort in a deeply religious and misguided society. If you worked with medicinal herbs, stayed unmarried, refused the advances of a powerful man, or your baby died - you could be accused of witchc…

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Episode 31: Pennies on the Grave- the Murder of Pearl Bryan 40:05

4M ago40:05

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! Trigger warnings….this story includes fetal homicide and decapitation please listen with caution. Pearl Bryan was a 22-year-old pregnant American woman from Greencastle, Indiana who was found decapitated in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, on February 1, 1896 by a 17-year-old farm hand named Johnny Hewling. Her h…

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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 7 - the second voyage of the Astrolabe: Return to Antarctica 39:37

4M ago39:37

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In the final chapter of our series on Jules Dumont d'Urville, the Astrolabe and the Zelee return to Antarctica, before making a long voyage home to France. We wrap up with the tragic death of d'Urville and his family, plus a look at the man's legacy. Daring French Explorations Giveaway: https://explorerspodcast.com/daringfrenchexplorations/ Daring …

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The Science of Orgasm 25:11

4M ago25:11

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In the possible experiences of pleasure, orgasm probably ranks right up at the top. It's a topic that has fascinated humans for centuries, inspiring art, literature, and endless curiosity. But what exactly happens in our bodies and brains when we experience this intensely pleasurable sensation? In this episode we delve into the fascinating world of…

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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 6 - the second voyage of the Astrolabe: the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia 36:36

4M ago36:36

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d'Urville and his two ships sail from South America to Polynesia. On the agenda for this episode is Tahiti, Guam, Tonga, the Philippines, Batavia, New Guinea, Singapore, and Australia. Despite illnesses depleting the ranks of the expedition, the Astrolabe and the Zelee will finish up in Tasmania as they prepare for another voyage to Antarctica. Dar…

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I Was Today Years Old - Historical Beauty Trends 27:53

4M ago27:53

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They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. True - but our standards for beauty are also very much influenced by the social and cultural standards of the day. What we find extraordinarily beautiful today, was maybe once thought of as very unattractive - and vice versa. Throughout history, both women and men have done some pretty outrageous thing…

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Episode 30: Titanic Survivors 1:02:07

4M ago1:02:07

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Hello and welcome back to Breakfast with Mom! This is the 112 anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. I won’t bore you with the story of the Titanic but I do want to give a brief summary of the Titanic story just in case there are some out there that have been living under a rock their whole life- the luxury liner RMS Titanic, launched on Ma…

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Hysteria 22:29

4M ago22:29

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Today, when we say someone is hysterical, we mean that they are frantic, or out of control. But did you know that as recently as 1980, hysteria was a formally studied psychological disorder that could be found in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders? Throughout history hysteria has been a sex-…

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Jules Dumont d'Urville - Part 5 - the second voyage of the Astrolabe: Antarctica 40:16

4M ago40:16

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In part 5 of our series, d'Urville leads two ships - including the Astrolabe - on a circumnavigation of the world. The first stops on the agenda are the Strait of Magellan and Antarctica. Daring French Explorations Giveaway: https://explorerspodcast.com/daringfrenchexplorations/ Daring French Explorations by Hubert Sagnières on Instagrams (see amaz…

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