Best Shady Ladies Podcasts (2024)

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The Game Changers: Dolly, Shania & Taylor 31:31

2h ago31:31

31:31

In the season three finale, Susan and Evelyn talk the women of country music who have changed the game. How have Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift and others made an impact in music, fashion and beyond? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep237. A Giant Pity Party & A Shady Lady 1:47:51

2h ago1:47:51

1:47:51

We are Gerbil Money Pit and we are here to rock your faces off! First, Kelley tells the story of Penta who, to avoid her pervy brother, cut off her hands, gave birth to a dog, and attended the world's worst pity party. Then, Emily covers Elizabeth 'Baby Doe' Tabor, an ambitious young woman whose meteoric rise and fall is still legendary in Colorado…

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Mickey Raphael 36:27

5h ago36:27

36:27

Go inside Willie Nelson's world this week with the Shady Ladies and their special guest Mickey Raphael. The harmonica player and longtime member of Willie's band The Family takes us on a musical journey, spilling details from behind the scenes of "We Are the World," the first time he met Bob Dylan, his wild encounter with Hells Angels and more. Hos…

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Reflections on the Good Times 32:26

3h ago32:26

32:26

The Shady Ladies take us through tales from sunrises in Masada to shrimp at the White House. No matter what the journey, the ladies keep up with wild adventures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

3d ago1:51:06

1:51:06

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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Ebie McFarland 47:57

2d ago47:57

47:57

The evolution of publicity in the music industry is front and center with special guest and PR powerhouse Ebie McFarland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

10d 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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Ep234. No Man is Worth It & Disabled and Happy 1:01:45

1M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

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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Shelby Lynne 38:50

28d ago38:50

38:50

A conversation with Grammy Award winner Shelby Lynne. Smoking and storytelling about times backstage and times of stardom during Shelby Lynne’s journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

2M ago1:50:13

1:50:13

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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Buffy Cooper 47:48

1M ago47:48

47:48

Does Country radio still rule? The Shady Ladies welcome industry veteran and radio maven Buffy Cooper to dive deep into the value of radio in Music City. Plus, get insight on Kenny Chesney's legendary rise and how artists today are navigating the new music landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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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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Vice President Al Gore 49:39

1M ago49:39

49:39

Vice President Al Gore talks climate change and his optimism about what is being done to combat it. He also reminisces about his days as a reporter and, then, as a young Congressman whose constituents included Johnny Cash. “I’m proud to be able to say I’m the only candidate for President that Johnny Cash ever went out on the trail and campaigned fo…

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

1M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

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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Trey Fanjoy 50:34

2M ago50:34

50:34

Superstar director Trey Fanjoy joins the Shady Ladies to share the untold stories of the music video business. The first female director to win CMA Video of the Year shares her experiences collaborating with Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, George Strait and many more and which superstar female's music draws parallels to her own life. Plus, get the scoo…

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

1M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

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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Tracy Gershon & Beverly Keel 55:39

2M ago55:39

55:39

How are women faring in country music? The Shady Ladies pose the question with two special guests who have paved their own path in the business, entertainment industry veteran Tracy Gershon and journalist and Dean of MTSU's College of Media and Entertainment Beverly Keel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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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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Inclusivity in Country Music 27:39

3M ago27:39

27:39

The Shady Ladies kick off Season 3 by diving into the topic of inclusivity in country music. Can black voices break into country radio, and what impact has Beyonce's country record made in the industry? Does country music embrace LGBTQ+ artists? Susan and Evelyn share their thoughts and whether they believe country music is ready for a change. Host…

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Welcome to Season 3 22:09

2M ago22:09

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Susan Nadler and Evelyn Shriver are back for an all-new season of the Shady Ladies of Music City. With a focus on "Then & Now," Season 3 will feature more stories from Susan and Evelyn's careers in music with commentary on the state of the industry today. In this introductory episode, the ladies preview Season 3 topics such as inclusivity, censorsh…

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

2M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

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

2M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

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#14 - Afterglow 2024! Pt.2 - Dr. Heather Appleby 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

Welcome back to Totality Talks! In this episode, we continue to bask in the afterglow of the 2024 total eclipse. We have an interesting virgin no more this time around as we chat with an astrophysicist that saw her first total solar eclipse on April 8. We have physics and astronomy professor from Dallas College Richland Campus - Dr. Heather Appleby…

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

3M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

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#13 - Afterglow 2024! Pt.1 - Janet Brenner, Laura Ivey, Daniel Brookshier 1:06:46

4M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

YES! So, did you see it? Sounds like lucky holes were found …almost everywhere! Apologies for the delay.... eclipse elation and subsequent eclipse blues are real. We’ve been truckin along to April 8 and hope YOU got to see the total eclipse of the Sun! In this episode, we chat with 2 eclipse virgins no more: producers of the first total solar eclip…

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

3M ago1:37:35

1:37:35

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

3M ago2:33:52

2:33:52

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#12 - The Shady Ladies - Observation Tips 26:08

4M ago26:08

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Eclipse chasers from around the world are arriving in the path of totality! In this BONUS episode, we chat about last minute eclipse prep and have a couple of surprise eclipse chaser guests joining us in the fun. we chat with 2 of The Shady Ladies, Sally Kilburn and Dr. Khati Hendry, observers of 14 total solar eclipses. They just arrived from Brit…

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Ep#11 - Dr. Tyler Nordgren - Stars Above, Earth Below 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

In this episode, we switch gears and talk about eclipse poster art! Commissioned by the national parks service to create "See America" posters and promote the dark skies of our national parks, we have the eclipse event poster art master, Tyler Nordgren. He is a former astronomy professor, dark sky ambassador, and artist that gave up his teaching ca…

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Ep#10 - Jay Anderson - Climatology Turns To Weather 1:15:37

4M ago1:15:37

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This episode we chat with the premier eclipse climate and weather expert, Jay Anderson. He is the ultimate ‘clear skies guy’ as creator of eclipseophile.com, which is THE standard for eclipse trip planning. He has observed 34 solar eclipses including 24 total solar eclipses. Jay joins us remotely from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. At 10 days out from…

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Ep221. Champion of the Boomers & Fire of Love 1:43:32

5M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

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…

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Ep#9 - Dr. Rick Fienberg - From Viking To Ikigai 1:24:53

5M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

In this episode we chat with Dr. Richard Tresch Fienberg, astronomer and science communicator. He talks about his journey from JPL, to Sky and Telescope, and on to the American Astronomical Society. Of course, we chat about the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. He is now retired and serves as the head of the American Astronomical Society’s Sola…

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Ep220. Minnesota Suffragette & The Willmar 8 LIVE AT THE OLMSTED COUNTY HISTORY CENTER 1:02:20

5M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

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 …

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Ep#8 - Dr. Gordon Telepun - Solar Eclipse Timer And More 1:19:31

5M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

In this episode, we chat with creator of the essential solar eclipse timer app and author of the book Ecilpse Day 2024 And More. Expert eclipse enthusiast, eclipse photographer, and plastic surgeon… Dr. Gordon “Telepun”. Great info in this episode regarding Eclipse day 2024! Solar Eclipse Timer app: https://www.solareclipsetimer.com/ Eclipse Day 20…

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Ep219. Mother of Atomic Energy 2- Electric Boogaloo & Resurrection Queen 1:38:37

5M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

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…

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Ep#7 - Jamie Carter - Eclipse Journalist 1:12:55

5M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

In this episode we chat remotely with the world's only true eclipse journalist, Jamie Carter. He is based in the UK and writes articles daily that appear in Forbes.com, Space.com, Sky&Telescope, and more. He is also the creator of the website When Is The Next Eclipse https://whenisthenexteclipse.com/. We take a trip around the globe and chat about …

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Ep218. Spelling Queen Bee & Brooklyn Bridge Babe 1:34:23

5M ago1:34:23

1:34:23

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…

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Ep#6 - David Baron - American Eclipse 1:16:22

6M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

In this episode we chat with science writer, author, and eclipse evangelist David Baron. We have a fascinating conversation about the total solar eclipse experience, world travels, and the total solar eclipse of 1878 across America. Link to David’s must see TedX talk: https://youtu.be/cgxZ4H3gJ8c?si=VXYegDHFT9DJcit7 Link to David’s book American Ec…

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Ep216. The Woman on the Bridge & Lady IlLAWnois 1:38:14

6M ago1:38:14

1:38:14

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…

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Ep215. Security Queen & Mother of Mistake Out 1:33:37

6M ago1:33:37

1:33:37

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…

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Ep#5 - Dr. Kate Russo - Ineffable (Part 2) 1:02:40

6M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

In part 2 of our fascinating conversation with Dr. Kate Russo, we continue on about the ineffable. We also chat about community planning and eclipse chasing in general. Kate is a native of Queensland, Australia and has authored pioneering books on the psychology of total solar eclipses including Total Addiction and Being In The Shadow. Dr. Kate Rus…

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Ep#4 - Dr. Kate Russo - Ineffable (Part 1) 54:15

7M ago54:15

54:15

In this episode, we get to chat with clinical psychologist, eclipse chaser, and community planner extraordinaire, Dr. Kate Russo. She is a native of Queensland, Australia and has authored pioneering books on the psychology of total solar eclipses including Total Addiction and Being In The Shadow. Our conversation will be split into 2 episodes as we…

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Ep214. Electric Boogaloo: A Feminist Review & Bolognese Minerva 1:50:48

7M ago1:50:48

1:50:48

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…

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Ep213. The Flying Housewife & The Landlord’s Game 2:30:02

7M ago2:30:02

2:30:02

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…

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Ep212. Mother to the Boys in Blue & Wing Walker 1:06:03

7M ago1:06:03

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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…

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Ep#3 - Allan Aldworth - Aussie First Timer 44:21

7M ago44:21

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This episode we catch up with a new friend we met in Exmouth, Western Australia just after the total solar eclipse of 2023. Allan Aldworth is a co-host of then morning radio show Hit Breakfast (WA) and observed his first TSE this last April. He joins us remotely and shares his experiences with us today as we chat about eclipse day, Perth, and the l…

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Ep211. Hottie Without a Body & The First Daughter 1:11:22

7M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

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…

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Ep210. Christmas Witch & Stellar Candle 1:18:23

8M ago1:18:23

1:18:23

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…

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