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 bitch who captained her husband's ship when he became ill, contending with violent seas, craven crew members, and an utterly thankless world. Grab your favorite feline and climb aboard because we're wining about herstory ..read more

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 suffragist who traveled all over the country, campaigning for women's rights, particularly the right to vote, and even came to Rochester, MN, to start the first Women's Suffrage organization in Minnesota! Then, Emily revisits one of her all-time favo ..read more

In this extra spooky episode, Kelley and Emily explore the stories of women who decided to be on the darker side of herstory. First, Kelley covers Maria Swanenburg, a serial poisoner and perhaps one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time- too bad we don't know much about her. Then, Emily returns to her home state of Illinois to tell the story of Polish immigrant, Tillie Klimek who had eerily accurate prophetic dreams of her husbands dying- but was she a psychic or a calculated killer? Get ready spooky bitches, because it's time to wine about herstory! Support the show 10% Off Y ..read more

Long live the . . . King?? This week's episode includes weird factoids about Queen Elizabeth II, murderous(?) queens, and debate whether or not young people are allowed to have opinions (spoiler they totes can.) First, Kelley tells the story of Lepa Radic, a teenage Nazi Resistance fighter who was one of many young people to defy the Nazis and paid with her life. Then, Emily shares the story of Queen Cynethryth, a pagan princess who was set adrift for not converting to Christianity, but became more powerful than anyone could imagine. Grab your corgis and try not to get too depressed about how ..read more

Mailing children, sinister quiz shows, and a wrathful makeup company are just a few of the things we're covering in this week's episode! First, Kelley covers Mary Tape who emigrated to the United States alone at 11-years-old to realize the American dream. But when the local school board felt she and her family weren't American enough for that dream, she went to war. Then, Emily covers Dr. Joyce Brothers, a nerd who appeared on The $64,000 Question to help her family, but when she wasn't feminine enough, the show tried to take her down. Pin the postage to your shirt and be wary of your local ma ..read more

The ladies are feeling cozy and ready to wine! First, Emily tells the tale of Princess Caraboo, an exotic princess who suddenly appeared in a sleepy English village to enchant the villagers. But is she all that she appears? Then, Kelley covers Amelia Edwards, a globetrotting writer who fell in love with ancient Egypt and worked to preserve artifacts and save us from haunted paintings. Grab your comfiest clothes and load up on gas station coffee, because it's time to wine about herstory! Support the show 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod ..read more

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, Kelley tells the story of Emily Warren Roebling, (a credit to her name) an intellectual and a ride-or-die babe. When her husband became ill while helping to build the Brooklyn Bridge, she stepped up and made a family dream come true. Grab your rooster ..read more

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 Bloody Sunday. Then, Kelley covers Violette Neatley Anderson, a woman who did anything and everything she put her mind to, leading to an impressive career in law! Empty your nasty bladders because we're wining bout herstory!  Support the show 10% Of ..read more

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 takes her Dad's recommendation and covers Bette Nesmith Graham, an all-about-that-hustle single mom and receptionist who wasn't going to let a few typos stand in the way of her and her destiny. Pour your wine into glasses for this drunk report becau ..read more

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-mandated orange snow suite and be safe on your journey to Target, because we're wining about herstory! Support the show 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod ..read more