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Pineland UndergroundThe History of Special Forces; Origins, Misconceptions, and Facts | Dr. Sacquety returns!Did you know the Special Forces Operation Detachment Alpha hasn't always had twelve people in it?Did you know only 1% of the first official Special Forces organization was made up of members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)?The history of Special Forces is a tapestry, weaving together organizations like Merrill’s Marauders (or Unit Galahad), the Philippine resistance movements in WWII, the original PSYWAR School, and the Ranger Regiment's early days.Join us as we host Dr. Troy J. Sacquety, the Army Special Operations Forces' Command Historian, as he dives deep wi...
2024-09-301h 08
The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOur F/Favorite Tropes Part 14b: Actresses and the Stage - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 296Our F/Favorite Tropes Part 14b: Actresses and the Stage
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 296 with Heather Rose Jones
In this episode we talk about:
Actresses as sexual outlaws
Specific actresses known to have had same-sex romances
Bibliography
Blanc, Olivier. 2001. “The ‘Italian Taste’ in the Time of Louis XVI, 1774-92” in Merrick, Jeffrey & Michael Sibalis, eds. Homosexuality in French History and Culture. Harrington Park Press, New York. ISBN 1-56023-263-3
Cheek, Pamela. 1998. "The 'Mémoires secrets' and the Actress: Tribadism, Performance, and Property", in Jeremy D. Popkin and Bernadette Fort (eds), The "Mémoires sec...
2024-09-2118 minThe Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOur F/Favorite Tropes Part 14a: Actresses and the Stage - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 293Our F/Favorite Tropes Part 14a: Actresses and the Stage
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 293 with Heather Rose Jones
In this episode we talk about:
Historic romance tropes on stagePlays that include or suggest f/f desire
Contexts for women playing romantic roles opposite women
Breeches Roles and f/f desire
BibliographyBoehringer, Sandra (trans. Anna Preger). 2021. Female Homosexuality in Ancient Greece and Rome. Routledge, New York. ISBN 978-0-367-74476-2
Bruster, Douglas. 1993. “Female-Female Eroticism and the Early Modern Stage” in Renaissance Drama 24: 1-32.
Clark, Robert L. A. & Claire Sponsler. 1997. "Queer Play: The Cultural Work of Cros...
2024-08-1733 minThe Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOur F/Favorite Tropes Part 13: Mothers, Sisters, Daughter – Pseudo-familial Relationships - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 289Our F/Favorite Tropes Part 13: Mothers, Sisters, Daughter – Pseudo-familial Relationships
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 289 with Heather Rose Jones
In this episode we talk about:
Relationships using the imagery of sisters and mother/daughter
Age-gap relationships
ReferencesBabayan, Kathryn. “’In Spirit We Ate Each Other’s Sorrow’ Female Companionship in Seventeenth-Century Safavi Iran” in Babayan, Kathryn and Afsaneh Najmabadi (eds.). 2008. Islamicate Sexualities: Translations Across Temporal Geographies of Desire. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-03204-0
Boswell, John. 1994. Same-Sex Unions in Premodern Europe. Villard Books, New York. ISBN 0-679-43228-0
Hansen, Karen V. 1995. "No Kisses is Like Your...
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Cushman ExpeditionFrankie Always: Wear your Transformation with IAim ClothingSometimes our darkest moment may plant the seed towards a higher calling. In the aftermath of losing his father to drug addiction, Frankie was left questioning his self worth and purpose in life. In time, life led him to books and teachers where he was able to gather the fruits of empowerment and acceptance to shine forth an enlightening transformation. What would emerge from this journey was the birth of IAim Clothing, whose mission is to provide individuals with a wardrobe for their journey of personal transformation. Frankie’s artistic nature is now ushering music mirroring similar messages found in...
2022-03-0342 min
Cushman ExpeditionRob Carney: Whole Health ConnectionsAfter sustaining a concussion at age 17, Rob was led on an inner journey of healing and transformation. It later blossomed into a holistic coaching program which provides people with a simple blueprint towards a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Rob is a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Food & Farming and was recognized by the NYC journal as one of the to the Top 30 coaches to look out for in 2021.SOCIAL MEDIA: @wholehealthconnectionshttps://www.youtube.com/c/WholeHealthConnectionsWEBSITE: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/POD...
2022-02-061h 10Cushman ExpeditionTom Paladino: Scalar Energy HealingTom Paladino is a scalar energy researcher based in Florida. Scalar energy is the fundamental life force found everywhere in the world, space and universe. It originates from the sun and stars. Chi, prana, OM, mana, life force, pyramid energy or zero-point energy are synonymous terms for scalar energy.Paladino theorized that all energy in the universe initiates as scalar energy; and that the sun of our solar system and the stars of the universe are the points of origin, “the storehouses,” for scalar energy. He further theorized that scalar energy is instructive energy, as the entire univ...
2021-11-0744 min
Cushman ExpeditionNeo Positivity- Vision and Law of Attraction CoachNeo Positivity- Vision and Law of Attraction CoachIn this episode, I spoke with the “thoughts become things,” Jedi Neo Positivity. As law of attraction life coach, he embodies the tools of vision, empowerment, success, and serenity. Through his new platform, “The Thoughts Become Things Summit,” he and his team have sparked a light in those who may searching for something greater within themselves. One may register for this upcoming summit conference on May 22nd from 12-4 p.m using the link below.https://www.neosloasummit.com/WEBSITE:https://www.neopositivity.comWATCH...
2021-05-071h 00Cushman ExpeditionAmy Marino - Modern off-grid Livin’ Costa RicaIn this episode I spoke to Amy Marino, co-founder of the Fusion home, situated in a modern off-grid community in the jungles of Costa Rica called Finca Bellavista. After volunteering in the community during the summer of 2014, she decided to leave her job as a public school teacher and live there full-time. We spoke about her personal growth, the modern education system, permaculutre, miracle mornings, visualization, and more.WEBSITE: https://www.thefusionhomeblog.com/WATCH Episode: https://youtu.be/xDIkWGLr9HQLISTEN to the Cushman Expedition podcast:Spotify- https://open.spotify.com...
2021-01-2758 minCushman ExpeditionJimmy Perkins - Healing & Health Human Performance CoachIn this episode, Jimmy Perkins discusses his transformative fitness model which merges western and eastern modalities for a wholesome approach to health and fitness. A holistic approach to not only maximize human performance but to enhance one's mind, body, and spirit. Through the implementation of what he terms the “Thunderdome”, a center for exercise, education, and events, he and his team aim to empower local food systems, heal the environment, and raise conscious awareness. We also touched upon his involvement in regenerative agriculture, an incredible method to revitalize our natural biology and ecosystems.DONATE HERE: the3eyedtiger@gmai...
2021-01-1227 minCushman ExpeditionLeslie Barnett- Biofield Tuning: Sound Therapy and the Human BiofieldIn this episode, Leslie Barnett outlines the anatomy of the human biofield, an energetic memory bank of information reflecting the state of our mind-bodies. Biofield tuning practitioners use tuning forks to identify disturbances in the biofield to then reintegrate the new coherent signal back into the body. Disturbances in the biofield can be defined as physical, mental, and emotional blocks, connected to our conscious and subconscious mind, including all of our memories.Website:https://www.barnettwellnessconsulting.com/WATCH Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Hh8nfjSCALISTEN to the Cushman Expedition podcast:
2020-12-2143 minCushman ExpeditionMaster Dan 'Beef' Mazzola - Reiki Energy Healing and the Power of ChiIn an interview with Master Dan 'Beef' Mazzola, we discuss his work in Complementary Alternative Medicine. We dive into the world of Qi-Gong and Usui Reiki bodywork therapy. Two practices stemming back to the foundation of Chi, (Qi or Ki) the vital life force or electromagnetic energy that flows through everything in creation. Website: https://masterinthemorning.com/WATCH Episode: https://youtu.be/0ztlnaThEvwLISTEN to the Cushman Expedition Podcast:Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1r1v261YHDzu7XqTrpsLKUApple-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cushman-expedition/id1500594911G...
2020-12-0737 minCushman ExpeditionGail Lynn - Sound and Light Healing with the Harmonic EggIn this interview with Gail Lynn, inventor of the Harmonic Egg, we discuss the healing power of sound, frequency, color, and light. We explore the science behind why this bio-energy therapy chamber has proven to be effective in restoring people’s physical, emotional, and mental states back into a state of harmony and balance.Website: https://harmonicegg.com/Book: Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing https://harmonicegg.com/energy-healing-tools-store/WATCH Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjgdfmvWQBYLISTEN to the Cushman Expedition podcast:Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/sh...
2020-11-2254 minThe Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast10 Lesbian Historical Books and Movies I Loved in 2018 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 9210 Lesbian Historical Books and Movies I Loved in 2018
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 92 with Heather Rose Jones
A brief tour through some of my favorite media consumed in 2018.
In this episode we talk about:
Roman Homosexuality by Craig A. Williams
The Lesbian Premodern ed. by Noreen Giffney, Michelle M. Sauer, and Diane Watt
The Favourite (movie)
“That Could Be Enough” by Alyssa Cole
Life Mask by Emma Donoghue
The Covert Captain by Jeannelle M. Ferreira
Mary Diana Dods: A Gentleman and a Scholar by Betty T. Bennett
When Romeo was a Woman: Charlotte Cushman and...
2020-10-0311 minThe Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for March 2018 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 43On the Shelf for March 2018
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 43 with Heather Rose Jones
Your monthly update on what the Lesbian Historic Motif Project has been doing.
In this episode we talk about:
The stories chosen for the new audio fiction episodes"Peaceweaver" by Jennifer Nestojko
"At the Mouth" by Gurmika Mann
"Inscribed" by V.M. Agab
"One Night in Saint Martin" by Catherine Lundoff
Publications on the BlogConner, Randy P. 1997. “Les Molles et les chausses: Mapping the Isle of Hermaphrodites in Premodern France” in Queerly Phrased: Language Gender, and Sexuality, ed. Anna Livia & Kira...
2020-09-2227 minCushman ExpeditionHenry HollingsworthHenry is a good friend of mine who had a profound spiritual experience in the midst of an incredibly painful chapter in his life physically. Sometimes in life, it seems our hardest obstacles turn out to be the catalyst for change and transformation. We also discussed sacred geometry, meditation, and the nature of reality. Henry is a Website Architect and is the co-host of the Next Level Shit Podcast.https://www.neopositivity.com/podcast-index-1#next-level-shit-section--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/merrill-cushman/message
2020-04-301h 04Cushman ExpeditionAna VillaAna has been teaching yoga since 2017 and has her own wellness coaching business online "My Health Is Freedom." She has been working with plant medicines & shamanic ceremonies for nearly three years and is well versed in an array of thought-provoking topics. After one of her yoga classes, one may find themselves in a state of relaxation, centeredness and clarity. She is a phenomenally bright force on this planet and it was a pleasure catching up with her. Business IG:@myhealthisfreedom https://myhealthisfreedom.com/Personal IG:@anikundalini--- Send in...
2020-04-181h 06Cushman ExpeditionJanet RobertsJanet Roberts is a Solutions Journalist who for over forty years, has been a community builder locally, nationally and internationally. She is the Founder and President of the Cultural Innovations Agency, Inc. (CIA). A nonprofit that aims to shine the light on dynamic initiatives in the arts, education, economy, and communities to inspire hope and transform society. Jan served as an NGO delegate to the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and was an adjunct professor in the College of Business at the University of Tampa. Previously, she was a psychotherapist in private practice and founder of organizations serving...
2020-03-201h 02
Jason Zuk, The Social Psychic™Podcaster Merrill Cushman Interviews Jason Zuk About His BackgroundPodcaster Merrill Cushman, Host of the Cushman Expedition Interviews Jason Zuk About His Background and How He Started His Spiritual Path as a Psychic Medium. Jason discusses how he started his work as a psychic when his grandfather passed away in August 2004 when Jason realized that he could communicate with the other side. During this interview, Jason shares relying on his intuition, and engaging in meditation and the law of attraction to overcome adversity in his life like Cancer, and losing 50 pounds through intermittent fasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-03-171h 08Cushman ExpeditionJason ZukJason M. Ciofalo d/b/a Jason Zuk is an Intuitive Psychic Medium, Lawyer and host of The Social Psychic Podcast in Tampa, Fl. Jason adopted the pseudonym "Jason Zuk" in honor of his grandfather whose death inspired him on his spiritual path. When Jason's grandfather passed away in August 2004, he developed his intuitive abilities and realized that he possesses the ability to communicate with the other side. We touched upon intuition, the law of attunement, dealing with adversity and more. https://www.thesocialpsychic.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_social_psychic/?hl=enhtt...
2020-03-091h 01Cushman ExpeditionMackenzie HoskinsMackenzie is a metaphysical practitioner who runs the Revolution Hair Co salon in Tampa, FL. This episode gets into her own experiences growing up as an intuitive, as well as her knowledge of energy healing, crystals, self-care and more! Over time, I've investigated these topics with an open mind and through my own experiences, have come to discover the truth behind them. With this in mind, I wish not to force any beliefs onto you for it is individual who will come to terms with how they personally see the world. Strap in your seatbelt and enjoy! Bo...
2020-03-031h 01Cushman ExpeditionVeronica RosalesVeronica Rosales is not only an amazing yoga instructor, but an amazing person as well. After studying in Thailand, she returned to the U.S and through her practice, she has been healing people both physically and emotionally. We had a great conversation discussing the basics of her particular style of yoga, the philosophy behind it, and general life-wisdom that you may apply to your life. Inspiring stuff, Enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/verarosa__/https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacrosales/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/merrill-cushman/message
2020-02-191h 03Cushman ExpeditionMike MessinkMike Messink is a college student at the University of South Florida Tampa. He is an aspiring hip-hop artist and within the last six months, has gone through his own internal awakening after reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. We discussed mindfulness, the power of your thoughts and the mental approach to life, as well as synchronicities. Enjoy!https://open.spotify.com/artist/1O8twwIyfgHndhAIuxEIgrhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/mikey-m/1365264849--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/merrill-cushman/message
2020-02-1341 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedCharlotte Cushman: When Romeo Was A Woman (rebroadcast)You probably have a mental image of the Victorian Era. Straitlaced, rigid, and repressed, right? Meet Charlotte Cushman, born 1816. She was an actor known for playing traditionally male roles, like Romeo and Hamlet. She managed her own career and demanded to be paid as much as her male counterparts. She spent her life in a series of romantic relationships with women. And she was an international superstar. She was so famous and beloved that newspapers called her by just her first name, like Madonna or Beyoncé. She was “Our Charlotte.” In this episode, originally broadcast in 2014, we talk about “Our Charlot...
2019-08-0630 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedCharlotte Cushman: When Romeo Was A Woman (rebroadcast)You probably have a mental image of the Victorian Era. Straitlaced, rigid, and repressed, right? Meet Charlotte Cushman, born 1816. She was an actor known for playing traditionally male roles, like Romeo and Hamlet. She managed her own career and demanded to be paid as much as her male counterparts. She spent her life in a series of romantic relationships with women. And she was an international superstar. She was so famous and beloved that newspapers called her by just her first name, like Madonna or Beyoncé. She was "Our Charlotte." In this episode, originally broadcast in 2014, we t...
2019-08-0630 min
Folger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedWhen Romeo Was a Woman"I will assume thy part in some disguise And tell fair Hero I am Claudio" —MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING(1.1.316) The actress Charlotte Cushman was a theatrical icon in 19th century America, known to the press by her first name, like Beyonce today. Her fame was not, however, for conventionally Victorian feminine portrayals. Cushman specialized in playing male roles, principally Romeo and Hamlet, competing on equal terms with leading actors like Edwin Forrest and Edwin Booth. She was not the only actress of her time to attempt these parts, but Cushman's style was uniquely assertive and athletic. When Queen Victoria saw Cu...
2015-03-2029 min
Shakespeare UnlimitedWhen Romeo Was a Woman"I will assume thy part in some disguise
And tell fair Hero I am Claudio"
—MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING(1.1.316)
The actress Charlotte Cushman was a theatrical icon in 19th century America, known to the press by her first name, like Beyonce today. Her fame was not, however, for conventionally Victorian feminine portrayals.
Cushman specialized in playing male roles, principally Romeo and Hamlet, competing on equal terms with leading actors like Edwin Forrest and Edwin Booth. She was not the only actress of her time to attempt these parts, but Cushman’s style was uniquely assertive and athletic. When Queen Victoria saw...
2015-03-2029 minShakespeare UnlimitedWhen Romeo Was a Woman"I will assume thy part in some disguise
And tell fair Hero I am Claudio"
—MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING(1.1.316)
The actress Charlotte Cushman was a theatrical icon in 19th century America, known to the press by her first name, like Beyonce today. Her fame was not, however, for conventionally Victorian feminine portrayals.
Cushman specialized in playing male roles, principally Romeo and Hamlet, competing on equal terms with leading actors like Edwin Forrest and Edwin Booth. She was not the only actress of her time to attempt these parts, but Cushman’s style was uniquely assertive and athletic. When Queen Victoria saw...
2015-03-2029 minFolger Shakespeare Library: Shakespeare UnlimitedWhen Romeo Was a Woman"I will assume thy part in some disguise
And tell fair Hero I am Claudio"
—MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING(1.1.316)
The actress Charlotte Cushman was a theatrical icon in 19th century America, known to the press by her first name, like Beyonce today. Her fame was not, however, for conventionally Victorian feminine portrayals.
Cushman specialized in playing male roles, principally Romeo and Hamlet, competing on equal terms with leading actors like Edwin Forrest and Edwin Booth. She was not the only actress of her time to attempt these parts, but Cushman’s style was uniquely assertive and athletic. When Queen Victoria saw...
2015-03-2029 min