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Episodes
- Caroline of Brunswick 2
This episode of Queens Podcast continues the series on Caroline of Brunswick, detailing the escalating drama after her marriage to George IV. Topics include the birth of Princess Charlotte, George IV's will, Regency-era tabloids, Caroline'…
- Caroline of Brunswick part 1
This episode of Queens Podcast explores the tumultuous early life of Caroline of Brunswick, focusing on her isolated childhood, family issues, and her ill-fated marriage to George IV. The description notes a disastrous first meeting and a…
- The Fritzl Case: The Most Disturbing True Crime Story
This episode covers the Fritzl case, an Austrian true crime story from 2008. It details how a woman was imprisoned in a hidden basement for 24 years by her father, Josef Fritzl, exploring the crime's beginning, how it remained undetected,…
- Queen Nzinga
This episode of Queens Podcast covers the life of Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba, focusing on her early years, political challenges, and decades of resistance against Portuguese control. It also touches upon her diplomatic strategies,…
- Isabella of Angoulême
This episode of Queens Podcast covers the life of Isabella of Angoulême, the controversial Queen of England and wife of King John. Her marriage contributed to political turmoil, the loss of Normandy, and the instability leading to the Magn…
- George IV and the Rebel of the Regency (with Ann Foster)
This week’s episode is a crossover we’ve been manifesting forever: Katy welcomes Ann Foster of the Vulgar History podcast for a messy, delightful deep dive into the Regency era—and one of its biggest villains: George IV. Ann brings the tea…
- Charlotte of Belgium, part 2
In Part Two of our series on Charlotte of Belgium (Empress Carlota of Mexico) … we wish we had better news. When we last left our neglected princess, she and her husband, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, had been approached by Napoleon III…
- Wuthering Heights, Part 1 (Katy Reads the Classics)
With a new Wuthering Heights movie on the way (directed by Emerald Fennell ), I’m dropping Part One of my Patreon Katy Reads the Classics So You Don’t Have To series on the main feed. This episode kicks off a six-part recap of Wuthering He…
- Charlotte of Belgium part 1
This week, we’re kicking off a two-part series on Charlotte of Belgium (sometimes known as Carlota of Mexico ) while sipping on a Ranch Water. In Part One, we meet Charlotte as a beloved child turned purpose-driven young woman, then follow…
- Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, playwright, composer, and all-around intellectual menace to the patriarchy. In this episode of Queens Podcast , we trace Sor Juana’s rise from hacienda library goblin to celeb…
- Mary Shelley
Today we’re diving into the wildly dramatic life of Mary Shelley , the mother of science fiction and the ultimate OG Goth Girl. From radical feminist and revolutionary parents, to graveyard hookups, to the stormy summer that gave us Franke…
- History's Mysteries: St. Bartholomew's Day massacre
In this episode of History’s Mysteries , we’re diving into one of the bloodiest and most debated events in early modern Europe: the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre . Thousands of French Protestants were brutally murdered in August 1572, aft…
- Queens Kiki December 20
Welcome back to another Queens Kiki for December 20, 2025. This week we’re talking tragic losses, Vanity Fair doing what it does best, horror films finally getting their flowers at the Golden Globes, and the pop culture chaos keeping us af…
- Helena Blavatsky part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into Helena Blavatsky —the controversial, chaotic, and endlessly woo woo founder of modern occultism. In this episode, we follow Madame Blavatsky’s journey to America , where she teams up with Henry…
- Queens Kiki December 5, 2025
Surprise, y'all! It's a kiki on the main feed! Katy and Nathan are stuck at home for the holidays, so obviously we’re talking shit into microphones. In this series you can expect tarot pulls, feminist history side quests, pop culture rants…
- Helena Blavatsky part 1
In this episode, we dive into the chaotic, controversial, and extremely entertaining life of Helena Blavatsky — the 19th-century mystic, world traveler, occult celebrity, and eventual co-founder of the Theosophical Society . But before she…
- Zuzu Angel
Welcome back, Queens. Today, we're heading to Brazil to get into the life of the iconic fashion designer turned political activist, Zuzu Angel. In the middle of Brazil’s 1960s–70s military dictatorship, Zuzu turned her runway into a rebell…
- Margaret Pole part 3
Here it is, the finale to the wild life of Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury and last great Plantagenet. What a rollercoaster it's been. We jump back into Henry VIII’s chaos: Catherine of Aragon cast aside, Anne Boleyn crowned (and gone…
- The Ghosts of Warwick Castle
Spooky season is upon us witches and in this Patreon fave we are taking y'all to one of England's oldest (and most haunted?) castles: Warwick Castle. There we'll meet some of their most famous ghosts, talk Victorian era seances and maybe e…
- Katy's Corner: Perkin Warbeck's Wife Catherine Gordon
Lady Catherine Gordon: Wife of Perkin Warbeck| Tudor & Wars of the Roses History In this special rerun from Katy’s Corner (originally released to Patreon in 2022), Katy dives into the fascinating, often overlooked life of Lady Katherine Go…
- Margaret Pole part 2
Margaret Pole Part II: Countess of Salisbury, Catherine of Aragon’s Bestie & Mary Tudor’s Mentor In this episode, we track Margaret from a broke widow and Catherine of Aragon’s confidante to a savvy court operator who’s made a Countess in…
- Margaret Pole part 1
Margaret Pole, Pt. 1: The Last Plantagenet Standing Birthright, backstabbing, barrels of wine, missing princes, and a marriage meant to keep her head attached. All in the early life of Margaret Pole. Join us as we meet a woman who survived…
- Janis Joplin
We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin —Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brot…
- Martha Stewart with Right Answers Mostly
Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, feder…
- The White Ship Disaster (patreon re-run)
In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place? Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussin…
- Jiutian Xuannü (For the Love of Histor)
Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü . Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram ! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduct…
- Olga Alexandrovna part 2
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the seco…
- Olga Alexandrovna part 1
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it. Time…
- Frederick the Great
Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great. We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 20…
- Katy's Corner: Hercules Mulligan & Cato
Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all. Here are some sources if you'd like to re…
- The Goiânia Accident: Nathan and Katy on The Alarmist
Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987? It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all abou…
- Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace
Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace. From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's…
- Catherine Parr, part 3
Catherine Parr has survived Henry VIII... but now what? That is not where her story ends. In this last episode of season 8, we wrap up our Catherine Parr series with a dive into her life as Dowager Queen. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction an…
- Royal Yearbook with Even the Royals
Today, we are bringing you a chat with our friends from Even the Royals. We’re throwing it back to high school and dishing out some superlatives — with a royal twist of course. Who’s the most rebellious royal? Which couple gets the sweetes…
- Catherine Parr, part 2
We are back to continue the story of the last wife of Henry VIII, Catherine Parr. Some sources : Elizabeth Norton's book https://www.englandcast.com/2024/11/the-weddings-of-henry-viii/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast networ…
- Lilith (Katy's Corner)
Hey! Easter is upon us which got me thinking of ancient lore, which brought me to the story of Lilith! This is an episode from our Patreon from 2023, but is still super interesting now! Basically, Lilith is often just remembered as Adam's…
- Catherine Parr, part 1
Can you believe we've finally made it to the final wife of Henry VIII? It's finally time for Catherine Parr's story! In this episode, we get to know Catherine and learn about her upbringing and her role model mother, Maude. Fun fact: Cathe…
- The Women of Charles VII (Patreon Bonus)
The Influential Women Behind Charles VII: Yolanda of Aragon, Joan of Arc, and Beyond In this Patreon episode from 2021, we are discussing the impactful women that did so much for king Charles VII of France. He really was just kind of a "me…
- Agnes Sorel
Agnes Sorel: The First Royal Mistress and Her Scandalous Legacy. Today on Queens podcast, we revisit a cursed episode from 2021. We are having another look at the controversial life of Agnes Sorel, the official mistress of King Charles VII…
- Spirits: The Egyptian Head Queen in Charge!
Hey, y'all! Today we want to introduce you to our friends at Spirits. Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore and we think you'll LOVE them like we do. In this episode, they tell us all about the Egyptian Head B i…
- Livia Drusilla part 3
In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation…
- Livia Drusilla part 2
Welcome back to our continued story about the first empress of the Roman Empire, Livia Drusilla. In our last episode, we told you about a scared young woman on the run. But now, Livia is back in Rome and pulling the strings in an increasin…
- Livia Drusilla part 1
In this episode, we are getting to know Livia Drusilla, one of Rome’s most powerful and influential women. Livia’s life began with a solid Roman foundation, but little did anyone know that she was destined to become a woman whose name woul…
- History's Mysteries: Catherine of Aragon + Arthur Tudor
According to Catherine of Aragon, her and her first husband Arthur never umm... went all the way. But so many have questioned her on that. So, we decided to settle it once and for all. Ask the cards! Join us and our resident psychic Tandy…
- Olympe de Gouges
In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Olympe de Gouges, an often forgotten, yet really remarkable, player in the French Revolution. Olympe was a playwright, activist, advocate and so much more. She's most famous for her Dec…
- Betty White: Christmas Rerun
In this rerun from 2022, we are talking about the life and times of America's Sweetheart, Betty White! Betty's legacy is huge. Today we're going to discuss her remarkable career, from her early days to becoming a beloved TV icon through sh…
- Elizabeth Taylor part 3
Elizabeth Taylor: Diamonds, Drama, and Dedication In this episode of Queen's Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her extravagant lifestyle, tumultuous relationships, and significant contributions to…
- Elizabeth Taylor part 2
The Tumultuous Life of Elizabeth Taylor: Love, Loss, and Scandal In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are jumping back into the life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this episode, Elizabeth is more grown up and ready to take on more grown up roles…
- Elizabeth Taylor part 1
Elizabeth Taylor: From Child Star to Independent Woman - The Early Years Join Queens Podcast as we explore the early life and career of Elizabeth Taylor. Yes, you may know her as an icon, but do you know how she got there? Today we're brin…
- Yaa Asantewaa
Yaa Asantewaa: The Brave Queen Mother Who Led a Rebellion The episode dives into the remarkable life of Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of the Asante people of modern-day Ghana. Yaa Asantewaa is known for her leadership during the War of t…