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Watch Her CookJulia Child: Stirring Up America’s AppetiteBefore food TV came to be, one woman taught America how to cook with joy… and lots of butter. From writing to working for the CIA, Julia Child’s path led her to Paris, where she discovered French cuisine and forever changed how America eats.
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The history of chocolate | alimentarium
The French Chef - SNL
French Onion Soup | The French Chef Season 1 | Julia Child
Excerpt from 'A Covert Affair: Julia Child and Paul Child in the OSS' » PopMatters
The Passionate, Progressive Politics of Julia...
2025-10-0146 minWatch Her CookViolet Jessop: The Titanic Survivor Who Lived To Tell 3 TalesShe is known as “Miss Unsinkable.” Between the years 1908 and 1950, Violet Jessop worked as a stewardess and nurse aboard some of the most famous ships in history. Incredibly, she survived not one, not two, but three maritime disasters- including the Titanic itself.
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The Stunning Survival Story of Ernest Shackleton and His Endurance Crew | HISTORY
Titanic survivor : the memoirs of Violet Jessop, stewardess
https://web.archive.org/web/20120117003457/http://www.biography.com/people/violet-jessop-283646
Violet Constance Jessop : Titanic Stewardess (Survivor)
The Woman Who Survived...
2025-09-2441 min
Watch Her CookThe Black Angels: The Outbreak of TuberculosisIn the early decades of the twentieth century, tuberculosis was a shadow that loomed over New York City. Amid segregation and discrimination in American health care, a group of black nurses at New York’s Sea View Hospital rose to the occasion.
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The Underground Railroad | Short History Of... | Noiser History Podcasts
Tuberculosis
Virginia Allen, one of the last surviving “Black Angels”, is Graduation Keynote Speaker | NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
The ‘Black Angels’ who helped cure tuberculosis - The Emancipator
(The Black Angels: T...
2025-09-1744 min
Watch Her CookChevalière d’Éon: The Transgender SpyIn 18th-century France, Chevalière d’Éon became famous as a brilliant spy and diplomat- and one of the first openly transgender figures in European history. Throughout their life, it was unknown if they were a man or a woman, living boldly between identities and loyalties, carrying out secret missions for both France and England.
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She went to the field : women soldiers of the Civil War : Tsui, Bonnie : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
The Incredible Chevalier d'Eon, Who Left France as a Male...
2025-09-1043 min
Watch Her CookMina Crandon and Rose Mackenberg: Exposing Fraudulent MediumsDuring the height of spiritualism in the 1920s, Boston medium Mina "Margery" Crandon became a sensation with her dramatic séances and claims of spiritual contact. But not everyone was convinced. Rose Mackenberg, an investigator who worked alongside Houdini, went undercover to expose fraudulent mediums across the country - including mediums like Mina.
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Hauntings - Series 1: 1. The Enfield Poltergeist - BBC iPlayer
Enfield Poltergeist | Skeptical Inquirer
Overlooked No More: Rose Mackenberg, Houdini’s Secret ‘Ghost-Buster’ - The New York Times
HOUDINI'S GREATEST NEMESIS — A...
2025-09-0345 min
Watch Her CookFrances Glessner Lee: The Mother of Forensic ScienceImagine a dollhouse, but amongst the miniature furniture and doors, you find…a murder scene. Frances Glessner Lee- often referred to as the “Mother of Forensic Science” - created tiny crime scenes known as the Nutshell studies, to revolutionize the way detectives investigated real cases. In this episode, we uncover how a woman from Chicago’s elite society transformed her privilege and passion into a legacy that shaped modern forensic science.
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Frances Glessner Lee – Science Technology and Society a Student Led Exploration
Murder Is He...
2025-08-2744 minWatch Her CookGeorgia Frontiere: The First Lady of the NFLGeorgia Frontiere rose from the entertainment world to become one of the most powerful women in professional sports, making history as the first female primary owner of an NFL team. Facing intense public scrutiny, she guided the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl championship and cemented a legacy of resilience, vision, and underestimated leadership in the league.
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Former Rams Cornerback Jalen Ramsey Spotted in Los Angeles
Socialite moved Rams to St. Louis - Los Angeles Times
Georgia Frontiere, 80, First Female N.F...
2025-08-2051 min
Watch Her CookMary Anning: The Fossil Hunter of the Jurassic CoastIn the early 19th century, most people thought extinction was impossible - if no new creatures appeared, how could any have ever vanished? Mary Anning, a young fossil hunter from Lyme Regis, proved them wrong with discoveries that rewrote Earth’s history. Living on the Jurassic Coast, she became the first to uncover the first complete skeleton of an extinct marine reptile, changing paleontology forever.
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Mary Anning: the unsung hero of fossil discovery
Mary Anning: Biography
Mary Anning 1799-1847
Mary Anning- museum of ea...
2025-08-1343 min
Watch Her CookPart 2: How Nellie Bly Circumnavigated the GlobeWe’re back with Part 2 of our Nellie Bly series!
Last week, we shared how Nellie went undercover in an asylum to expose the abuse and neglect happening behind closed doors. Her reporting shocked the nation and sparked real reform.
This week, we follow her next bold chapter - the story of how she circumnavigated the globe. In 1889, Nellie set off on a solo journey to beat Jules Verne’s fictional Around the World in 80 Days. With just a single satchel, she crossed oceans, continents, and countless cultural boundaries and ended up making history.
Fol...
2025-08-0654 min
Watch Her CookPart 1: Nellie Bly ft. National Park After DarkYou may know us from our other podcast, National Park After Dark (Apple and Spotify).
This week on Watch Her Cook, we will be sharing a National Park After Dark Episode about fearless Journalist, Nellie Bly, in our first 2-part series!
In 1887, Nellie faked insanity to expose the brutal conditions inside Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum. Her daring undercover investigation not only shocked the nation, but ignited real change in mental health care and journalism.
Join us next week for Part 2 where we follow Nellie on her groundbreaking journey to become the first wo...
2025-07-301h 08
Watch Her CookChipeta: Queen of the Utes1848 marked the start of a wave of westward expansion that would forever change the American frontier and the lives of the Native peoples who called it home. Amid this upheaval rose Chipeta- a warrior for peace, a skilled diplomat and the soon-to-be voice of the Uncompahgre tribe. Married to Chief Ouray, Chipeta played a vital role in negotiations between Native nations and the U.S. government- helping to bridge the two worlds, often standing as the only woman at the table. This episode tells the story of her strength and compassion amongst the heartbreak, and explains why she will...
2025-07-2337 min
Watch Her CookNeerja Bhanot: The Hero of Pan Am Flight 73In 1986, over 350 passengers on board Pan Am Flight 73 were faced with a traveller’s worst nightmare… their plane was hijacked. At just 22 years old, head flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot, stepped up to lead the cabin crew- making decisions that would come to define one of the most heroic responses in aviation history. This episode explores the story of Neerja and the brave flight attendants who risked their lives to protect the lives of strangers in the face of terror.
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2025-07-1646 min
Watch Her CookHedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Revolutionized TechnologyShe was a woman who lived many lives. When beauty meets genius, the result is Hedy Lamarr. Even though she is known for her glamorous Hollywood roles, Hedy was also an inventor whose technology laid the groundwork for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This episode uncovers her journey from silver screen star to tech thought-leader, revealing how her brilliance changed the world, even though it went unrecognized in her lifetime.
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How Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr invented the tech behind wifi
He...
2025-07-0955 min
Watch Her CookHitting Pause For for Independence DayIn light of Independence Day, we will not be releasing an episode this week.
We'll be back next Wednesday, July 9, with another powerful story from an incredible woman!
See you then!
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2025-07-0200 min
Walkin' AboutSummer Dispatch: National Parks with Danielle & CassieAllan talks walkin’ and the outdoors with Danielle LaRock, and Cassie Yahnian (National Park After Dark, Watch Her Cook). They discuss Cassie & Danielle’s veterinary background, their many travels, and Allan pits the two longtime friends against each other in a challenging game of Which Park Did This Tragic Thing Happen In (working title).
2025-06-2553 min
Watch Her CookBelle Gunness: Murder Through Love LettersShe was a loving mother, a grieving widow–and one of America’s most prolific female serial killers. In the 19th century, Norwegian immigrant Belle Gunness lured wealthy suitors to her Indiana farmhouse through newspaper ads promising love, fortune, and a fresh start—only for them to strangely disappear. What investigators discovered when they visited her home would leave behind one of the most chilling mysteries in American true crime history.
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How the farm girl became the butcher of lonely men
Butcher of Men’: A murdero...
2025-06-2551 min
Watch Her CookThe Women in PinkIn the heartland of rural India, 400,000 women dressed in pink saris have come together to fight domestic abuse, caste discrimination, and political corruption. Founded by Sampat Pal Devi, the “Gulabi Gang” carries bamboo sticks—not to incite violence, but to demand accountability where institutions have failed. In a society that often silences women and the marginalized, the gang has found power in numbers, reminding us all that when women stand together, they stand stronger.
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India's Gulabi Gang: A force to be reckoned with
Pink...
2025-06-1841 min
Watch Her CookThe Mother of Science Fiction: Inventing FrankensteinWhat began as a vivid dream on a stormy night during the “Year Without a Summer,” after a round of German ghost stories by the fire, would go on to spark the birth of science fiction. In this episode, we will explore Mary Shelley’s journey from her childhood to becoming the author of Frankenstein, and how her imagination–and pain–brought a creature to life that still resonates with us so deeply today.
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Times: Did a Real-Life Alchemist Inspire Frankenstein?
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus
Mary W...
2025-06-1151 min
Watch Her CookThe Most Notorious Shoplifters in British HistoryIn the filthy streets of Victorian South London, a group of women from Elephant and Castle pulled off the largest and most sophisticated shoplifting operation in British history. Known as the Forty Elephants, these working-class women built a tightly run underground network—strategic, stealthy, and nearly untouchable. Targeting high-end department stores, they outsmarted police, intimidated male gangs and pulled off flawless heists again and again.
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Dirty London: How Victorian Filth Formed the Urban Detective
The Lady Gangsters of the Victorian Age
Crime and the Victorians
The Sun– Glamour Gangsters...
2025-06-0447 min
Watch Her CookHitting Pause For Memorial DayIn light of Memorial Day, we will not be releasing an episode this week.
We'll be back next Wednesday, June 4, with another powerful story from an incredible woman!
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2025-05-2800 min
Watch Her CookThe Most Feared Pirate of the South China SeaIt began in the crowded harbors of Guangdong, where intelligent woman, Zheng Yi Sao, worked aboard a floating brothel. Through strategy, negotiation and an unshakable understanding of power, she went on to become the leader of 70,000 pirates, command hundreds of ships and take control over trade in the South China Sea—making her one of the most feared pirates ever recorded in history.
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History of the Pirates Who Infested the China Sea From 1807 to 1810
Royal Museums Greenwich
Great Explorers: Zheng Yi Sao
Cheng Yi Sao, Female pirate extraordinaire
Zheng Yi Sao: The most successful pirate...
2025-05-2135 min
Watch Her CookThe Woman Who Beat Cancer at the South PoleIn 1999, Dr. Jerri Nielsen landed her dream job at the South Pole, only to face a life-threatening diagnosis when she discovered a lump in her breast. Trapped in the frozen wilderness with no immediate access to medical help, she and her crew had to rely on their resourcefulness and courage to survive in one of the most extreme and isolated places on earth. This is a story of extraordinary determination, community, and the power of human resilience when the odds seem unbeatable.
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Nielse...
2025-05-1446 min
Watch Her CookThe Woman Who Changed The Boston MarathonIn 1967, photos of a furious race official lunging at a woman mid-stride were plastered across the front pages of newspapers worldwide. That woman was Kathrine Switzer— the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon despite being told it was impossible. What began as a personal challenge soon became a global reckoning, sparking a pivotal moment in the fight for gender equality in sports.
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Marathon Woman
The woman who crashed the boston marathon
Breaking barriers for women in sports
Kathrine Switzer- Hall of Fame
Bobbi Gibb: The Boston marathon pioneer
Bobbi...
2025-05-0738 min
Watch Her CookThe Woman Who Found the Cure for the UntreatableAlice Ball is a name that was almost erased from history. At just 23 years old, Alice revolutionized the treatment for leprosy—a feared and misunderstood disease that carried a dark history in Hawaii. In this episode, we will explore Alice’s groundbreaking work, her struggle for recognition, and the decades-long fight to reclaim her legacy.
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A Woman Who Changed the World
Race Relations During the 1890s
Overlooked No More: Alice Ball, a Chemist Who Created a Treatment For Leprosy
The Chemist Whose Work Was Stolen From Her ...
2025-04-3038 min
Watch Her CookThe Woman Who Told The Truth About SexIn the 1970s and 80s, Shere Hite believed that understanding sexuality meant listening—really listening—to people’s experiences. Her anonymous surveys offered women a rare space for honesty and transformed the conversations around sex at the time. In this episode, we explore Shere’s quiet revolution, the controversy it sparked, and her lasting impact on how we think about intimacy and identity today.Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcast Sources:
Hite, S. (1976). The Hite report: A nationwide study on female sexuality. Macmillan.
The Disappearance of Shere Hite. [San Francisco...
2025-04-2352 min
Watch Her CookThe Woman Who Could Talk To AnimalsDeep in Europe’s oldest forest once lived a witch… or at least that’s what people called her. Simona Kossak, defined by her anything-but-ordinary life, was a biologist and Professor of Forest Sciences who dedicated herself to protecting the Białowieża Forest’s fragile ecosystem. Living in a remote cabin surrounded by her wild companions, she was as fierce in her activism as in her love for nature, leaving a lasting legacy on both science and conservation.
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The Extraordinary Life of Simona Kossak...
2025-04-1643 min
Planthropology116. National Parks, Leaving No Trace, and Touching Grass w/ Cassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRockSend us a textCassie Yahnian and Danielle LaRock share the captivating journey of their podcast National Park After Dark, celebrating four years of exploring the mysteries, histories, and conservation stories of America's public lands.• Former veterinary technicians who bonded over their shared love of outdoor spaces and morbid curiosity• Transformed casual conversations about national park mysteries into a wildly successful podcast• Use compelling storytelling to convey conservation messages and outdoor ethics more effectively than direct instruction• Emphasize the importance of responsible recreation with current national park staffing shortages• Highlight the humbling p...
2025-04-101h 12Watch Her CookThe Fearless Trio of WWIIAt just 14, 16, and 18, sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen and their friend Hannie Schaft became brave resistance fighters against the Nazis during WWII. With their lives on the line, they carried out some of the most dangerous missions in the resistance, standing up against tyranny and leaving a legacy that has inspired women all over the world.Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcastSources:
Brady, Tim. Three Ordinary Girls. Kensington, 2024.
This Teenager Killed Nazis With Her Sister During WWII
Schaft, Hannie (1920–1945)- Encyclopedia
Overlooked No More: Hannie Schaft, Resistance Fighter Du...
2025-04-0933 minWatch Her CookThe Girl Who Stood Up To The TalibanWho is Malala? A question that once shook the world—asked in the face of death, now answered with unwavering bravery. Today, we uncover the story of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani girl who risked her life to stand up for girls' right to education and has since become a global symbol of resilience. Join us as we explore her journey, the impact of her fight, and the legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.Follow us on Instagram @watchhercookpodcastSources:
Muhammad Salman Khan, Women’s mark...
2025-04-0941 minWatch Her CookWelcome To Watch Her Cook!From inventors and activists to outlaws and criminal masterminds, join Cassie and Danielle each week as they dive into the stories of incredible women who prove their skills reach far beyond the kitchen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-04-0100 min
Who Runs This Park[Park Enthusiasts] National Park After Dark Podcast Hosts: Danielle LaRock & Cassie YahnianDanielle LaRock and Cassie Yahnian, hosts of the National Park After Dark podcast, join us on the pod today. This was a big moment for me as a longtime fan of NPAD—I was definitely having a fangirl moment! For those who don’t know, National Park After Dark is a podcast for the morbid outdoor enthusiast, sharing stories from our national parks and other public lands that showcase their darker or spookier sides. Danielle and Cassie, both former vet techs, have created a thriving community of morbid outdoor enthusiasts and have hosted countless trips with their audience through TrovaTrip (my d...
2024-11-0553 min
LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast14: Trivia 3It's time again for another round of LGBT Outdoors Trivia - where we ask trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world. A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation. How do YOU stack up?Super-duper special guests from The National Park After Dark podcast, Cassie and Danielle, join us to celebrate National Parks month!Host\Lost Tube of Chapstick: Patrick ThompsonPlayers:Justin YoderCherie BelangerBrodie MecheDiana MooreDustin LarsenDanielle LaR...
2023-07-241h 10