Wining About Herstory
History
About
Have you ever wondered where all of the women were in your history books? You're not alone! Join long time gal pals, Kelley & Emily, as they swap stories about incredible women from history over a cheap bottle of wine. They take wining to a whole new level. Women's history has never been this tipsy!
Episodes
- Ep300. Revolutionary Multiracial Babies & DIY C-Section
Against all odds (and despite several request to stop) the ladies are celebrating their 300th episode! They are celebrating with some fruity screwdrivers, an article in the local paper, and OF COURSE, the stories of two amazing women. Kell…
- Ep. 299. The Crank Queen (No, Not that Kind) & My Investments
In between watching dragon-fruit-eating tutorials and cutting into cannabilistic pineapple, the ladies are wining about some badass ladies you DEF should have heard of! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Thanks to Nancy M.…
- Ep298. The Godmother of Manga & OG Gym Girlie
This week the ladies are sharing their coaster clout, how to identify a donut, and gym class flashbacks! Emily wines about Machiko Hasegawa, a mangaka pioneer who created one of the most successful and longest-running animes you've never h…
- Ep297. Sign Your Work & The Greatest Player You've Never Heard Of
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- Ep296. Ultimate Cat Lady & Refrigeration Revolution
Eccentric cat ladies, street sweepers, and ice blocks oh my! Emily gets to know one of history's greatest cat ladies, who not only loved her cats but supported the arts. Then, Kelley covers an inventor who was sick of spoiled food, dirty s…
- Ep295. Savior of the Spitfire & Popess with the Mostess
Happy anniversary y'all! Kelley wines about Dame Fanny Lucy Houston, a spitfire who married up (several times) and used her money and influence to make support her true love- Great Britain. Then, Emily tells the tale of Pope Joan, the only…
- Ep294. Thats a Mouthful & The Princess Who Wouldn't Behave
What if we told you that your weird grade-school hyperfixation could help countless people? Well that was the case for Bessie Blount Griffin who, thanks to some draconian teaching practices, revolutionized care for WWII veterans! Then, Kel…
- Ep293. The Victorian Reckoning & From the West and Fearless
WE WERE ON A BREAK! But the ladies are back and filled with more feminine rage than ever! Kelley wines about Josephine Butler, a reformer who looked at Victorian England's messed up culture and said, "Nope." Then, Emily wines about a local…
- Ep292. The Adversarial Director
The ladies are again joined by Jessalyn Finch and Pod Jesus to wine about another filmmaker who took every opportunity to defy expectations and piss of the man (or a lot of men). Shirley Clarke was born into privledge but also under the th…
- Ep291. Embodied Landscapes, Interview with Jessalyn Finch
The ladies are joined by artist and filmmaker, Jessalyn Finch, who tells us all about her latest art film project, how she transitioned from gymnast to artist, and about that one time she thought she was definitely going to die. Support lo…
- Ep290. A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, Interview with Danielle Frank
Connect with Danielle! Instagram: @createagreatstory Buy the Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-wine-lovers-guide-to-parenting-danielle-frank/1148414693?ean=9781967598069&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid…
- Ep289. The Secret Quilter & The One Who Drills
Merry Winemans to one and all! This week, Kelley tells the story of Rosie Lee Tompkins, better known by her pseudonym Effie Mae Martin, a prolific quilter who never wanted to be known- until one man at a flea market changed everything. Emi…
- Ep288. Patron Saint of Survivors & The Rainbow Bridge
From an ominoius opening to a toxic father, this weeks episode has ALL the feels! First, Emily wines about St. Dymphna, a teenager who started a tradition of caring in Belgium that has lasted for hundreds of years. Then, Kelley wines about…
- Ep287. A Southern Matron & Middle of Earth Lady
Between dreaming of haunted hotels and trying not to die, the ladies got around to wining about some interesting ladies! Kelley wines about Ann Pamela Cunningham who saw George Washington's historic home on Mount Vernon crumbling and decid…
- Ep286. The Truth-Telling Trailblazer & The Ghostly Hostess
This week's episode was nearly destroyed by a case of the Disney-drunk-mouse-hiccups! First, Kelley wines about a woman who we ALL need today, but was doing the LAWD'S work as a journalist who was busy checking facts, stiring up shit, and…
- Ep285. More Than Just a Flag & The Winged Nurse
This week the ladies are the EXACT right amount while celebrating Veterans Day with some incredible women who were serving badassery along with the country! Emily wines about Monica Helms, who may have been at home working on nuclear subma…
- Ep284. The Killer Geisha & Resurrection Mary
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- Ep283. First of Her Kind & The Chest Riding Nightmare Demon
Nephew/lovers, hunting for wine, and afterlife career goals! Emily tells the story of Ann Bilansky, the first and last woman executed in Minnesota for murdering her husband- but did she? Kelley explores the origins of our nightmares, winin…
- Ep282. Death Row Granny & Bitter Well Ghost
It's the spookiest time of the year and the ladies have two terrifying tales that aren't even close to being as horrifying as our present day circumstances. Kelley tells the story of Velma Barfield, who had a nasty habit of doing an arseni…
- Ep281. Madam on the Mall & The Italian Bride
Girl bosses? Check. Overbearing mothers? Check. Politicians getting into sexy shenanigans? You betcha! Emily returns to Congressional Cemetery to pay her respects to one of its most (in)famous interns, Mary Ann Hall. From humble beginnings…
- Ep280. Barrel Hooping Beasley & Fell Into Place
First, Kelley wines about Maria E. Beasley, an inventor who revolutionized the barrel industry (without access to barrelsdirect.com)! She went on to make inventions that touched many lives, including those on the Titanic. Then, Emily wines…
- Ep279. Eden Collinsworth 'The Improbably Victoria Woodhull' Interview
You can find more titles by the delightfully glib Eden Collinsworth at: Website: https://www.edencollinsworth.com/ Instagram: @eden.collinsworth Find 'The Improbably Victoria Woodhull,' 'What the Ermine Saw,' and other titles by Eden where…
- Ep278. Empress of the Air & Lady Lama
This week's episode is (accidentally) brought to you by the ladies' favorite cat grand daddy! First, Emily wines about Lillian Boyer, a high flying wing walker that answered the call of the void and made it her profession. Then, Kelley win…
- Ep277. The Mulan of Obstetrics & The Shark Lady
This week, the ladies are revisiting aquatic quadrilogies, gushing over atrocities, and bitching about port (never forget) while wining about two amazing ladies! First, Kelley wines about Agnodice, a obstetrician in ancient Athens who had…
- Ep276. The Recorder & Prodigy or Miracle
Historical hoarding, prodigious pianists, and feeling old, oh my! Emily covers Marion Stokes, an activist who took channeled her hoarding into an archival project that took over her life and has yet to be rivaled. Then, Kelley tells the st…
- Ep275. My Sister or My Brother & Swim On Aileen
Hot dogs, John Hammond, and the return of the pants permit! Need we say more? Kelley covers George Sand, a prolific writer whose gender identity confused 1800s Parisians and demonstrates that gender is a spectrum. Then, Emily celebrates su…
- Ep274. Ultimate DIY Girlie & The Stolen Princess
First, Emily covers Josephine Cochrane who invented everyone's favorite kitchen appliance that makes everyone's most hated chore suck a little less! Then, Kelley tells the tragic tale of Princess Victoria Gauramma, a young girl who was for…
- Ep273. The Most Daring Actress in Pictures & Trans Disabilibabe
This week's episode is NON-STOP! Kelley wines about the first stunt-woman in Hollywood who designed and completed some of the most insane stunts you've ever heard of, with no safety nets! Then, Emily covers triple threat Jazzie Collins who…
- Ep272. Amazing Grace & Mrs. Marco Polo
The ladies are stomping glass and making it rain GLITTER! Emily tells the harrowing tale of Grace Darling who braved violent seas to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. Kelley covers the adventurous Harriet Chalmers Adams who traveled the…
- Ep271. The Iron Lady & The WAVES Wall
Side effects of this week's episode may include righteous anger, feminist pride, hating the patriarchy, and copious amounts of avoidant chores! First, Kelley tells the story of Nancy Hart, a patriot who didn't take too kindly to British so…
- Ep270. Lesbian Goddess & The Siren of Shenandoah
In today's edition of Queer people have ALWAYS existed, Emily travels back to ancient Mesopotamia to meet the Goddess, Ishtar, a gender swapping entity of war, love, and life itself! Then, Kelley tells the wild story of moving-target Belle…
- Ep269. Dean of Women & The Gay Corner
The ladies are QUEER. They are HERE. Get USED TO IT! To celebrate Pride month, Kelley tells the story of Lucy Diggs Slowe, the other half of the Mary Burrell power couple. Lucy spent her life trying to advance academics for women while hav…
- Ep268. Ready to Serve & The Forgotten First Lady
First, Kelley tells the story of Aileen Cole Stewart, a Red Cross nurse who, despite being denied the opportunity to serve overseas in WWI, played an invaluable part in fighting the 1918 Influenza Pandemic on the home front. Then, Emily co…
- Ep267. Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone. & Captain Molly
The ladies are celebrating Memorial Day by talking about our sheroes, government conspiracies, and Big Macs! First, Emily covers Maj. Megan McClung, a Marine Officer who gave everything in the line of duty, but has been declared to be inco…
- Ep266. The Queen of Coal & The Last Call
What happens when a maid marries the son of her rich employer? Not what you'd think! Kelley wines about Sarah B. Cochran, a woman who came from a one-dress household and became an absurdly rich business magnate and philanthropist who knew…
- Ep265. The Mother Who Saved Suffrage (feat. The Apple of His Mother's Aye) & Poised For A Comeback
Happy Mothers' Day to mothers of all kinds (especially the motherfuckers!) Emily tells the story of Phoebe 'Febb' Ensminger Burn, a proud, intelligent Southern woman who wrote a letter to her son and changed the course of history. Then, Ke…
- Ep264. First Lady of Billiards & A Lady's Last Stand
Glowing ovaries, persistent boxers, and showtune shame! First, Kelley explains the difference between pool and billiards (yes there is a difference) as she covers Masako 'Katsy' Katsura, a champion billiards player who broke the green felt…
- Ep263. Operation Deep Freeze & Dark Matter Halo
The ladies are PUMPED to bring you two amazing stories filled with controversy, inhabitable landscapes, and DIY surgery! First, Emily tells the harrowing story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald who, after a messy divorce, decided to get away…
- Ep262. Fugitive Brewer & The Woman With the Handbag
Whether you're a herstorian or a certifiable baddie, you're going to LOVE these two ladies who were having NONE of it. First, Kelley tells the story of Patsy Young, an enslaved woman who escaped and built a life for herself, including a ca…
- Ep261. The Pickle Sisters & A High-Grade Bitch
Righteous rage, medieval bops, and internet family lore is all that's getting the ladies through this latest wave of dystopian nightmare fuel! First, Emily tells the tale of The Pickle Sisters, a 1920s pickle-themed vaudeville group who we…
- Ep260. Maternity Maven & The Crusade for Forgotten Souls
The ladies were THRILLED (and shocked?) to be invited back to the Olmsted County History Center to perform LIVE! Kelley tells the story of Dr. Martha Ripley, an activist who came to Minneapolis and changed the game for maternity care. Then…
- Ep259. La Liga & Pocket Full of Bullets
This week the ladies are joined AUDIBLY by the one and only POD JESUS to tell the stories of two amazing Hispanic women! First, Kelley tells the story of Jovita Idar, a journalist, reformer, and civil rights activist who literally stood he…
- Ep258. May Her Name be Remembered & Benz it Like Bertha
Strap in and strap on for some melodramatic darkness! First, Emily tells the incredible story of Rose Girone, who lived to be 113 years old, despite the world's best efforts to kill her. Then, Kelley tells the story of the first EPIC road…
- Ep257. A Revolutionary Rider & A Revolutionary Writer REDEMPTION
The ladies are traveling back in time to the humble year of our Goddess, 2019, seeking redemption for their first ever episode! No more static, no more echoing, and NO MORE tin-can audio! But don't worry- the wine, chaos, and complete lack…
- Ep256. Pure and Simple & National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Emily tells the stories of Tidye Pickett and Louise Stokes, two Olympic runners who had their shot at the spotlight stolen from them. Then, Kelley covers Bebe Moore, a woman who dropped her teaching career to become a writer and ended up t…
- Ep217. I'm Someone & An Immortal Life
The ladies are coming at you from the humble year of 2024 to bring you the, too long delayed, stories of Mary Kenner & Henrietta Lacks! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://bu…
- Ep255. A Girl is a Diamond's Best Friend & Wings of Hope
Gaslighting, science jargon, and living nightmares! Kelley covers Dame Kathleen Lonsdale, a smartie who cracked the structural code on diamonds. Then, Emily tells the harrowing tale of Juliane Koepcke who, after falling 2 miles out of the…
- Ep254. The Club from Nowhere & The Gatekeeper
Sub implosions, conspiracy theories, and death classism! Emily covers Georgia Gilmore, a leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott whose cooking and activism were both dishes best served piping hot. Then, Kelley tells the s tory of Dorothy McKi…
- Ep253. Industry Builder & The Cheese State Champion
Cyberstalking! Inappropriate office decor! Puking! The Virgin Mary! Somehow, by the grace of God (or in spite of it) the ladies are bringing ALL of this and more this week. First, Kelley honors her gamer side by highlighting Carol Kantor,…
- Ep252. St. Paul's First Teacher & First Nations and the First War
MOVE over 2024, the new year is here! Joined by friend Katee and silent watcher Drew, the ladies are talking ghostly time travel, voting loopholes, and glass dildoes! First, Emily stays close to home, investigating a local school's namesak…