Wining About Herstory

Ep311. Mother of Judo

What would you do if the sport you loved phohibited you from competing? Masquerade as a man? Go to the sport's country of origin? Get that sport recognized by the Olympics? Or all of the above?? That's what Rena 'Rusty' Kanokogi did when U.S. Judo competitions deemed women unworthy of competing. What started as an effort to be the tough leader of her street gang led to the inclusion of an incredible sport for men AND women in the Olympics that still persists today! Throw forcefully and nickname people after street dogs, because we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep310. Not so MIDwives

Are you sick of men in power not understanding how female bodies work but still having the audacity to make laws about them? SAME. But in one alleged biblical incidient, that ignorance not only benefited women but saved lives. In ancient Egypt, Shiphra and Puah, a mother-daughter-midwife team, were asked to do the unthinkable- kill all of the male Hebrew babies. That request didn't pass the vibe check (with God) and they used the Pharaoh's ignorance to save lives. Even though their story has limited historical evidence, the same elements that influenced Shiphrah and Puah's lives are still impacting women today. Drink for wolves and weaponise male ignorance, because we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep309. Bisexual Cat Lady

Cats! Women! Sexy cat women who aren't meant to be sexy but DAYUM DAT ASS! This week Kelley is essecentially wining a love letter to Emily by covering Leonor Fini, a bisexual woman in 1920s who loved cats, art, and polyamory. After a childhood of dodging kidnapping attempts, Leonore established herself as a preeminent artist of her time while challenging viewers and defying lables. Manipulate your mom into adopting a cat and stay the fuck away from Woody Allen (yes, Emily had to look it up) because we're wining about herstory! Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep308. Shannon McKenna Schmidt 'You Can't Catch Us' Interview

The ladies are excited to welcome author Shannon McKenna Schmidt to talk about a little known train trip made by First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson! In the wake of JFK's assasination, Lady Bird Johnson traveled through the divided American South to campaign for her husband, Lyndon B. (whippin out his) Johnson, risking terroristic threats and harrassment from segregationists, to speak directly to the people. We're talking bitchin' party trains, a country on the edge, and a woman whose legacy should include much more than beautifucation. Listen now! Follow Shannon McKenna Schmidt and find more of her works using the links below! Website: https://www.shannonmckennaschmidt.com/ Instagram: shannonmckennaschmidt Threads: @shannonmckennaschmidt Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep307. Glamor, Gender, and Giganta

Men wanted her and women wanted to be her. From her tall boufont and her legs that went on for days, Aleshia Brevard was the picture of 60s glamor and femininity. What people didn't know was that this former Playboy Bunny was more than she appeared! Hear the whole story of Aleshia Brevard's transformation from a poor Apalachia kid dreaming of stardom to a glamorous icon of stage and screen. Join the Funerary Cult: https://www.patreon.com/winingaboutherstory Sponsor a Glass of Wine: https://buymeacoffee.com/wahpod Get Merch: https://wining-about-herstory.myspreadshop.com/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.