Shows
Historically Badass BroadsSophie SchollMaura and Chloé talk about Sophie Scholl (1921-1943); the badass German student and anti-Nazi activist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-0959 minHistorically Badass BroadsAnna Julia CooperMaura and Chloé talk about Anna Julia Cooper (1858-1964); the badass American intellectual activist and leader of Black feminism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-071h 00Historically Badass BroadsIda B. WellsMaura and Chloé talk about Ida B. Wells (1862-1931); the badass American journalist and activist who fought tirelessly to shed an accurate light on Black rights and Women's rights and enact concrete change. TW: racial violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-101h 02Historically Badass BroadsLady Caroline LambMaura and Chloé talk about Lady Caroline Lamb (1785-1828); the wild UK novelist and aristocrat who was a badass through and through. TW: mildly sexually explicit and violent content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-051h 32Historically Badass BroadsMadame RestellMaura and Chloé talk about Madame Restell (1812-1878); the British-born (not actually French, eventually American) badass midwife and business woman. TW: Abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-011h 31
Ain't That a Pitch?The Lion, The Elephant, The Rooster, The Eagle, and The Antique Car HornWelcome to Ain’t That a Pitch!We are so excited to have you all here to help us close out Season 2.Today Brownie gets the conversation going by asking the group a huge question about art. What piece of art (paintings, sculptures, music, film, etc.) would you like to say you created and would your choice be based on the fame you’d gain from becoming the creator or would your choice be based on the love you have for that one piece of art? Get ready for a fun chat about creativity, fame, ego...2023-12-211h 00Ain't That a Pitch?Something That Purely Exists in My Brain and It’s a Beautiful ThingWelcome to Ain’t That a Pitch!Today we welcome Maura Kanter and Chloé Lexia Worthington as our guest pitchers. They have their own podcast HISTORICALLY BADASS BROADS where a historian and her friend discuss previously forgotten, maligned or ignored women from history. The group begins by discussing women they each would like to meet and learn from, ranging from celebrities who hope that they’re not normal to more well known historical figures.Chloé goes first with a fun and motivating design feature she’d like to pitch to app d...2023-12-121h 23Historically Badass BroadsMarie AntoinetteMaura and Chloé talk about Marie Antoinette (1755-1793); the Austrian-born badass who was the final Queen of France. TW: explicit sexual and violent content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-061h 39Historically Badass BroadsElizabeth BáthoryMaura and Chloé talk about Elizabeth Báthory (1560-1614); the badass Hungarian noblewoman and alleged prolific serial killer. TW: occasional descriptions of violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-251h 26Historically Badass BroadsEmpress Elisabeth (Sisi) of AustriaMaura and Chloé talk about Empress Sisi (1837-1898); the badass Bavarian-born Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-201h 39Historically Badass BroadsRachel CarsonMaura and Chloé talk about Rachel Carson (1907-1964); the badass American scientist and writer who inspired the advancement of environmentalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-091h 29Historically Badass BroadsMurasaki ShikibuMaura and Chloé talk about Murasaki Shikibu (~973 - ~1014); the badass Japanese writer who penned one of the world's first novels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-121h 10Historically Badass BroadsQueen CharlotteMaura and Chloé talk about Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818); the badass German-born Queen who is the subject of the most recent Bridgerton spin off Netflix series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-071h 16Historically Badass BroadsSor Juana Inés de la CruzMaura and Chloé talk about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (1648-1695); the badass Mexican savant and nun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1059 minHistorically Badass BroadsVirginia HallMaura and Chloé talk about Virginia Hall (1906-1982); the badass American WWII spy who did so many shocking things that we struggled to keep this episode under two hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-051h 54Historically Badass BroadsThe Amazon WomenMaura and Chloé talk about the Amazons; a badass group of female warriors from Greek mythology who may or may not have existed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-011h 03Historically Badass BroadsMary FrithMaura and Chloé talk about Mary Frith (1584/1585-1659); the English badass known for being a notorious cross-dressing pickpocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-011h 05Historically Badass BroadsBelle da Costa GreeneMaura and Chloé talk about Belle da Costa Greene (1879-1950); the American badass known for being "one of the best known librarians in the country." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-041h 21Historically Badass BroadsHildegard of BingenMaura and Chloé talk about Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179); the German badass known for being a literal SAINT?!?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-071h 14Historically Badass BroadsArtemisia GentileschiMaura and Chloé talk about Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653); the Italian badass known for being the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century. Trigger warning: sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-021h 09Historically Badass BroadsEleanor RooseveltMaura and Chloé talk about Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962); the New York badass known for being the longest-serving FLOTUS (and accomplishing a million other things). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-051h 39Historically Badass BroadsGráinne Ní Mháille (Grace O'Malley)Maura and Chloé talk about Gráinne Ní Mháille (1530-1603); the Irish badass known for being The Pirate Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-071h 11Historically Badass BroadsEmpress WuMaura and Chloé talk about Empress Wu (624AD-705AD); the Chinese badass known for being the first and only female emperor of China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-031h 17Historically Badass BroadsLiliʻuokalaniMaura and Chloé talk about Liliʻuokalani (1838-1917); the only queen regnant of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-061h 47Historically Badass BroadsCleopatraMaura and Chloé talk about Cleopatra (69 BC-30 BC); the badass Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-011h 32Historically Badass BroadsLina CavalieriMaura and Chloé talk about Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944); the Italian operatic Soprano known for being a multi-faceted badass and muse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-041h 28Historically Badass BroadsKatheryn ParrMaura and Chloé talk about Katheryn Parr (1512-1548); the Queen of England AND Ireland who was the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-061h 25Historically Badass BroadsKatheryn HowardMaura and Chloé talk about Katheryn Howard (~1521/1525 - 1542); the unlucky young English woman descended from the 2nd Duke of Norfolk who became the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-021h 22Historically Badass BroadsAnne of ClevesMaura and Chloé talk about Anne of Cleves (1515 – 1557); the German Lady who became the fourth wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-0258 minHistorically Badass BroadsJane SeymourMaura and Chloé talk about Jane Seymour (1508-1537); the badass maid-of-honour to Queen Katherine who became the third wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-051h 00Historically Badass BroadsAnne BoleynMaura and Chloé talk about Anne Boleyn (1501-1536); a badass English Queen who became the second wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-011h 05Historically Badass BroadsKatherine of AragonMaura and Chloé talk about Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536); a badass Spanish princess who became the first wife of King Henry VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-031h 08Historically Badass BroadsFrida KahloMaura and Chloé talk about Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (a.k.a Frida Kahlo) (1907-1954); a disabled Mexican painter and badass extraordinaire. TW: suicide + graphic accident Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0643 minHistorically Badass BroadsLizzy Lind af HagebyMaura and Chloé talk about Emilie Augusta Louise "Lizzy" Lind af Hageby (1878-1963); a Swedish-British feminist and animal rights advocate who was a prominent anti-vivisection activist badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-0157 minHistorically Badass BroadsÉlisabeth Vigée Le BrunMaura and Chloé talk about Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842); a prolific French portrait painting badass known for being the favored painter of Marie Antoinette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0454 minHistorically Badass BroadsAnnie OakleyMaura and Chloé talk about Annie Oakley (1860-1926); a sharpshooting badass from Ohio who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-0756 minHistorically Badass BroadsGladys BentleyMaura and Chloé talk about Gladys Bentley (1907-1960); a Black, lesbian, cross-dressing, blues singing, piano-playing badass in a white suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0253 minHistorically Badass BroadsLaura BassiMaura and Chloé talk about Laura Bassi (1711-1778); an Italian physicist, academic, and badass who was the first woman to receive a doctorate in science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-05-0545 minHistorically Badass BroadsEmily DickinsonMaura and Chloé talk about Emily Dickinson (1830-1886); an American poet badass regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0754 minHistorically Badass BroadsMary Queen of ScotsMaura and Chloé talk about Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587); a Scottish Queen and badass known for reigning over Scotland until her forced abdication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-031h 09Historically Badass BroadsPhillis WheatleyMaura and Chloé talk about Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784); a West African-American writer and badass known for being the first African-American author to publish a book of poetry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-02-0335 minHistorically Badass BroadsJane AustenMaura and Chloé talk about Jane Austen (1775-1817); an English novelist and badass known for writing such novels as Pride & Prejudice, Emma, and Sense & Sensibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-01-0642 minHistorically Badass BroadsMary I of EnglandMaura and Chloé talk about Mary I of England (1516-1558); an English monarch badass, also known as "Bloody Mary" Queen of England and Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-021h 13Historically Badass BroadsFrances HarperMaura and Chloé talk about Frances Harper (1825-1911); an American abolitionist, suffragist, writer, teacher, public speaker, and overall badass who was one of the first Black women to be published in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0436 minHistorically Badass BroadsMary ShelleyMaura and Chloé talk about Mary Shelley (1797-1851); an English novelist and badass known for writing Frankenstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-0746 minHistorically Badass BroadsCatherine the Great: Part TwoMaura and Chloé talk some more about Catherine the Great (1729-1796); a Polish badass empress regnant and the longest-ruling leader of All Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0239 minHistorically Badass BroadsCatherine the Great: Part OneMaura and Chloé talk about Catherine the Great (1729-1796); a Polish badass empress regnant and the longest-ruling leader of All Russia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0544 minHistorically Badass BroadsDido Elizabeth BelleMaura and Chloé talk about Dido Elizabeth Belle (1761-1804); a Black British woman know for a badass smirk in a painting with her cousin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0835 minHistorically Badass BroadsElizabeth WoodvilleMaura and Chloé talk about Elizabeth Woodville (1437-1492); Queen of England and famously beautiful badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0545 minHistorically Badass BroadsMargaret of Anjou: Part TwoMaura and Chloé talk some more about Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482); a Wars of the Roses fighter and Queen of England and France badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-3133 minHistorically Badass BroadsMargaret of Anjou: Holiday SpecialMaura and Chloé talk about a letter written by Margaret of Anjou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-2411 minHistorically Badass BroadsMargaret of Anjou: Part OneMaura and Chloé talk about Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482); a Wars of the Roses fighter and Queen of England and France badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-0435 minHistorically Badass BroadsEleanor of Aquitaine: Part TwoMaura and Chloé talk some more about Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204); a queen consort, duchess and wealthy badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-061h 13Historically Badass BroadsEleanor of Aquitaine: Part OneMaura and Chloé talk about Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204); a queen consort, duchess and wealthy badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-161h 10Historically Badass BroadsChing ShihMaura and Chloé talk about Ching Shih (1775-1844); a Chinese sex worker and pirate leader badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0251 minHistorically Badass BroadsEmpress TheodoraMaura and Chloé talk about Empress Theodora (c. 500-548 AD); a Roman actress, sex worker, and empress badass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1659 minHistorically Badass BroadsMatilda of EnglandMaura and Chloé talk about Matilda of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-241h 10