Queens Podcast

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  • Tune in to hear Katy and Nathan pair cocktails with amazing women of history. Cheers!
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  • Olympe de Gouges

    Olympe de Gouges
    Jan 8 2025
    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 Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen and her tragic end, but her story is so much more. We hope you love her as much as we do! Timestamps: 00:37 New Year, New Queens! 02:16 Introducing Olympe de Gouges 04:56 Early Life and Family Background 12:40 Marriage and Motherhood 15:44 Rebranding and Moving to Paris 27:23 The Controversial Novel: Madame de Valmont's Memoir 30:35 The Happy Shipwreck: A Play Against Slavery 34:59 Olympe's Feminist Work and the Declaration of Women's Rights 37:31 The French Revolution 44:42 Arrest and Trial: The Reign of Terror 49:42 Legacy and Resurgence of Olympe de Gouges Some sources: Read her novel online: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/memoir-de-madame-valmont.pdf Stuff you missed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2LeUw4FN8E https://thenewhistoria.org/schema/olympe-de-gouges/ https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/french-revolution-timeline-overview Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Betty White: Christmas Rerun

    Betty White: Christmas Rerun
    Dec 25 2024
    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 shows like The Golden Girls. We chat about her achievements, advocacy, and personal life, including her marriage to Allen Ludden. We'll also discuss her lifelong love of animals and her late-life resurgence as a cultural icon. The episode celebrates Betty White's immense contribution to entertainment and her enduring legacy as a cherished public figure. Some great sources for this episode: Her Book Her Netflix documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/arts/television/betty-white-dead.html https://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0507/Thanks-to-grassroots-Facebook-campaign-actress-Betty-White-to-host-Saturday-Night-Live https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/forest-service-makes-actress-betty-white-honorary-ranger https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/31/longtime-lgbtq-ally-betty-white-has-died-at-99/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Elizabet Taylor part 3

    Elizabet Taylor part 3
    Dec 11 2024
    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 AIDS research. The discussion spans her illustrious film career, iconic jewelry collection, passionate marriages (especially with Richard Burton), and later life focused on philanthropy. We hope y'all love her as much as we do! Time stamps: 00:59 Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages and Family 03:53 Extravagant Lifestyle and Generosity 06:56 The Famous Krupp Diamond 12:17 The Taylor-Burton Diamond 15:34 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf 26:37 Life After Richard Burton 32:28 The Campaign Trail and Political Life 34:17 Struggles with Depression and Weight 37:32 Broadway Success and Reunion with Richard Burton 39:11 Intervention and Rehab Journey 43:21 AIDS Activism and Philanthropy 55:09 Final Years and Legacy Some sources: Vanity Fair article about Elizabeth & Richard's relationship Diamonds! Love Letters Weight scrutiny Barbara Walters interview with John Warner Her intervention Vanity Fair- Elizabeth & AIDS Our patreon episode on the AIDS & the Reagan administration This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/queenspod to get free shipping and 365 day returns! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins

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