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The African Authors PodcastThe Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Popoola Tolulope | Ep. 11Title: The Lagos Flash Fiction Series and Nothing Comes Close with Tolulope PopoolaEpisode Number: #11Guest: Tolulope PopoolaRelease Date: 20th June 2025Description:On the show this week, we have the Queen of Flash Fiction herself, Tolulope Popoola, one of Nigeria's most influential writers known for her captivating storytelling and sixth sense for character layering. Our host starts off with rapid-fire questions (2:07) at our guest, which she answered with great wit and grace. She also tells us the story (2:42) behind her famous alias, "The Queen of Flash Fiction," and every...2025-06-2037 min
Trashy RoyalsCatherine Parr | The Queen Who Survived (Part Three)Though the twice-widowed Catherine's heart was definitely with Thomas Seymour, Henry VIII had other plans for his future and final wife. He took to spending time at his daughter Princess Mary's court, where Catherine was part of the household, and eventually dispatched Seymour on an important - and open duration - diplomatic mission on the Continent.
It took some wooing, but Catherine finally accepted the King's marriage proposal, and the couple were wed in July 1543 at Hampton Court Palace. Catherine was an exceptional Queen for him. She was deeply engaged in loving relationships with Henry's children, and...2025-06-061h 02Trashy RoyalsCatherine Parr | The Queen Who Survived (Part One)The last of Henry VIII's wives, Catherine Parr's story is absolutely fascinating. A daughter of a noble family from the north of England, Catherine was raised by a doting, independent mother who urged her daughters to take a similar approach. Maud Green Parr, Catherine's mother, was a confidant of Queen Catherine of Aragon, and Catherine's younger sister Anne would go on to be a lady in waiting to all six of Henry's wives - including her sister. Catherine was, by all accounts, extremely bright and deeply invested in education, especially languages.
Unlike most of his brides, Catherine...2025-06-0540 minTrashy RoyalsKatherine Howard | The Doomed Queen of Henry VIIIEven before Henry VIII succumbed to pressure and wedded Anne of Cleves, his attentions had turned to another lady at his court, Katherine Howard. The romance was supported by her uncle, the Duke of Norfolk, who had been trying to win back Henry's good graces ever since another one of his nieces, Anne Boleyn, had been dispatched in a Cromwellian conspiracy a few years earlier.
Norfolk was clearly having a run of bad luck though, because it turns out that the teenaged Katherine - Henry was pushing 50 when all this got started - had been poorly used...2025-05-2949 min
SwiftoryThe Swiftory of Anne Boleyn | My Tears RicochetIn our BIG finale of All Songs Anne Boleyn week, there could be no other song to send this Queen of England into her afterlife. Our featured song this week is “My Tears Ricochet” from Taylor Swift’s 2020 Folklore album. Alicia breaks down this haunting, ghostly classic from Taylor’s point of view in the first half, and then switches the focus to Anne Boleyn for the second half. Truly Shakespearean in its themes and imagery, My Tears Ricochet could describe no other than this murdered queen.
As always, we want your Midnights! Share your Swiftory stories at swift...2025-05-231h 08SwiftoryThe Swiftory of Mary, Queen of Scots | Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, EvermoreThis week, Alicia takes us through her imagined Taylor Swift musical journey of Mary, Queen of Scots! Mary has been the focus of one of her other podcasts, Trashy Royals, recently, and there is so much more to say about Mary, a glamazon queen with a terrible picker. Talk about being born at the wrong time. Mary’s story is a ride through her three ultimate Taylor songs, according to Alicia.
Mary’s song’s include Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, and Evermore, with the Taylor history included. It's time to go deep into this Tudor soundtrack, filled with a flaw...2025-05-131h 43Trashy RoyalsMary, Queen of Scots | Exile, Imprisonment, ExecutionIn this final installment of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, we follow Mary's flight from Scotland into England, the domain of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, in 1568. Historians believe that Mary thought - or at least hoped - that her cousin would assist in returning her to the throne in Scotland, but instead, Mary and her retinue would spend a strange decade and a half imprisoned - in some of the finest homes in England. In the custody of the Earl of Shrewsbury and his wife, Bess of Hardwick, Mary gradually became a unifying figure for English Catholics...2025-05-0852 minSwiftoryThe Swiftory of Queen VictoriaThis week, Melissa takes us through The Swiftory of Queen Victoria, with seven songs to take this long-reigning Queen of England from childhood through her romantic entanglements.
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2025-05-0653 minTrashy RoyalsMary, Queen of Scots | Queen of Scotland, Wife of Darnley, Wife of BothwellIn this second installment of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, Alicia follows Mary back to Scotland after her tenure as teenaged Queen of France. A young widow, she returned to a Scotland that had gone through the Reformation, making her Catholicism a notable feature.
In 1565, after about four years back at home, she married her half-cousin, the ambitious Lord Darnley, which produced a son the following year. The marriage was troubled, with Darnley openly seeking to become King and not just the Queen's consort, and to succeed Mary should she - and he certainly was...2025-05-011h 03
Tattooing Out Loud Podcast"Creative Cadence w/ Dillon Forte" |E#28In this episode we features renowned tattoo artist Dillon Forte from Austin Texas. Dillon talks about his come up from working in traditional walk-in shops to creating a unique and exclusive tattoo retreat for himself and his clients. With his artistic style continually evolving, Dillon now focuses on mastering his tattooing technique while embracing technology. Recently, he launched an innovative app (Sacred Geometry Drawing app) and is in the process of integrating AI technology to make it versatile not only for tattoo artists but as a powerful tool for many other creatives. Don't miss out on this spotlight on...2025-04-271h 56Trashy RoyalsMary, Queen of Scots | Her Childhood to Widowed Queen of FranceThis week, we begin our Trashy Royals journey into the life and times of Mary, Queen of Scots. She has been a long time coming as a missing link on our ride of the naughty nobles in her time.In this episode, we journey from Mary’s birth in 1542, with her becoming Queen of Scotland at the tender age of 6 days old to Mary, three days before her 18th birthday as a widow of the King of France. Her first husband, Francoise II does pass away just as the couple's reign was beginning, leaving Mary with an un...2025-04-2443 min
Done & DunneBetsy Bloomingdale | Queen of CaliforniaIn this exciting double Done and Dunne bonus, we explore the life of Betsy Bloomingdale, the legendary hostess and Queen of California, at least as it concerns the reins of power of politics, royalty, and Hollywood.The first part of our Betsy coverage includes all the basics, a bit about her relationship with the legendary designer Billy Haines, and her fabulous style with entertaining too. No one hosted a party like Betsy. We follow on with Betsy Bloomingdale and her fabulous haute couture and jewelry. As for the clothing part, Betsy has so many stories to share...2025-04-211h 03Trashy RoyalsQueen Cynethryth of MerciaJust in time for Women's History Month here in the US, Alicia has a story as old as time - an 8th century Queen of the central English kingdom of Mercia during the Anglo-Saxon period who maybe was the victim of a smear campaign centuries later. Obviously, contemporaneous records of the period are sparse, but what we do think we know is that Queen Cynethryth and her husband King Offa had a contentious relationship with the Archbishop of Canterbury in that period. Mercia confiscated some of the Archbishop's lands, and the Archbishop supported an uprising that saw Kent liberate...2025-03-0651 minTrashy RoyalsAs The Tudors Turn | Mary Tudor and Charles BrandonAfter his father shipped his sister Margaret off to be the Queen of Scotland, it fell to Henry VIII to manage his baby sister Mary's love life. A genuine beauty, France's King Louis XII, then 52, was undoubtedly happy to walk down the aisle with the 18-year-old English princess. The bliss would not last, as just three or so months later, Louis was dead, with salacious whispers in the French court that Mary had "intercoursed" him to death. Ah, the 16th century.But this wasn't the end for Mary's heart, not by a long shot. It turns out...2024-10-1053 minTrashy RoyalsGrace O'Malley, Ireland's Pirate QueenA century and a half before the "Golden Age of Piracy," an Irish woman of noble birth was conquering the inland seas and coastlines on the western edge of the island. Gráinne Ó Máille, anglicized to Grace O'Malley, hailed from the Umhaill line, a seafaring clan of Connacht, and while the family did conduct legitimate forms of trade, they also ran protection rackets on boats that tried to fish their waters, and sometimes plundered merchant vessels in the area, as well as settlements belonging to neighboring clans.Her life almost perfectly overlapped Queen Elizabeth I's, and dur...2024-09-1950 minDone & DunnePrincess Margaret, Countess of Snowden | A Trashy Royals CrossoverWhen Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, there were years of her childhood that were, compared to other future monarchs, quite normal. After all, she was never supposed to be the Queen. Her father was a second son; her Uncle David would succeed her grandfather, and certainly other male children would come along.And then, in 1930, Elizabeth's parents waited with anticipation to find out the gender of Elizabeth's impending sibling. A boy would be in the line of succession. But the child who arrived was Princess Margaret, who was never supposed to be the daughter and sister...2024-09-121h 29Trashy RoyalsThe Difficult Sister | Princess Margaret, Countess of SnowdenWhen Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, there were years of her childhood that were, compared to other future monarchs, quite normal. After all, she was never supposed to be the Queen. Her father was a second son; her Uncle David would succeed her grandfather, and certainly other male children would come along.And then, in 1930, Elizabeth's parents waited with anticipation to find out the gender of Elizabeth's impending sibling. A boy would be in the line of succession. But the child who arrived was Princess Margaret, who was never supposed to be the daughter and sister...2024-09-121h 29Trashy RoyalsMeet the Bonapartes: Caroline Bonaparte Murat, Queen of NaplesIf Pauline was Napoleon's most loyal sister, Caroline was undoubtedly his most scheming. As a child, she took orders from her big brother, but as he rose from celebrated military commander to Emperor, she made sure he never forgot to improve her fortunes, as well. After she married one of Napoleon's military advisors - a match he was only persuaded to support by his wife Josephine - Caroline swiftly moved up the odd intra-family career ladder. In 1804, with Napoleon on his self-appointed throne, Caroline and her sisters became Imperial Princesses. In 1806, she became a Grand Duchess of...2024-06-2747 minTrashy RoyalsKing Umberto II and Queen Marie-Jose of Italy and the Fall of the House of SavoyOne of the outcomes of the 20th century's two world wars was the widespread abolition of monarchies across Europe. Some of these events were brutal, as in Russia, but others, like Italy, happened bloodlessly and through the popular will.After a long reign that saw the Kingdom of Italy enthralled by Benito Mussolini's fascist dictatorship, World War II, and King Victor Emmanuel III aiding and abetting it all, the Italian people were exhausted. In an effort to preserve the institution, Victor Emmanuel III abdicated in 1946, elevating his son, Umberto II and his wife Marie-Jose of Belgium, to...2024-05-1643 minTrashy RoyalsQueen Ranavalona I, The Mad Queen of MadagascarIf you worried that royal houses had gotten a little too genteel by the 19th century, the story of Ranavalona I of Madagascar will disabuse you of that pretty quickly. Seizing the throne in 1828 after the death of her husband, King Radama - despite not being the rightful heir to it - she immediately launched a campaign of murder against her political rivals and potential successors, and summarily ended friendly relations with European nations, including expelling missionaries who had established schools. She didn't merely promote the local customs and faith traditions of the Malagasy people; she eventually banned the...2024-05-0945 minTrashy RoyalsElizabeth and Leicester, Part TwoWhen she assumed the throne in 1558, she made it clear to the members of her court that they shouldn't plan to have their wives or female companions around the place. She intended to be singular as she consolidated power, but perhaps she had another motive as well; by banishing the wives, Robert Dudley, newly appointed Master of the Horse to Her Majesty the Queen, was not required to send for his wife, Amy Robsart, to join him in London. Elizabeth and Robert were not overly discreet in their enjoyment of one another's company, while the young queen's...2024-05-0253 minTrashy RoyalsElizabeth and Leicester, Part OneWhile Queen Elizabeth I of England famously never married, her close relationship with Robert Dudley began when the two were small children together in the court of Henry VIII. Elizabeth was a princess who was downgraded to a lady after her mother, Anne Boleyn's, death. Robert was the grandson of an advisor to King Henry VII who was executed for treason upon the ascension of Henry VIII, forcing the Dudley family to struggle mightily to rehabilitate its noble image at court. All of which is to say that these two could really relate to each other, tossed...2024-04-2554 min
The Dance CEO Podcast44. Guest: Lauren DeVera of The Lion's DenIf you've wondered what it's like to have two coaches in the same industry sit down and have a supportive and in depth discussion about all things that could be competitive between them, then this is the episode for you. Guest Lauren DeVera and I do not shy away from the practicalities of running multiple businesses, what it really means to truly support one another and the challenges and scariness one has to work through to achieve the vision we have for our lives. Lauren DeVera is a multi-passionate creative, known for her ca...2024-04-1749 minTrashy RoyalsElisabeth of Wied, First Queen of Romania, and Literature's Carmen SylvaHowever much 'protocol' may attempt to intervene, the truth is that eccentricity is a trait that even royals have. This is certainly the case for Elisabeth of Wied, a German princess who became Romania's first queen, wife of Romania's King Carol I. Politics in Europe were extra complex in the latter half of the 19th century. In Russia, Tsar Alexander II had concluded his father's Crimean War in 1856, but even with the defeat of Russia in the conflict, the Ottoman Empire was in retreat. As Ottoman influence waned, former vassal states, including what would become modern Romania...2024-04-1143 minTrashy RoyalsCaroline of Brunswick, featuring Sam from I'm Horrified!We touched on England's King George IV in our episode about Queen Victoria's Trashy Hanoverian Uncles (episode 17), but there's so much more to the story of his misspent youth and his cataclysmic marriage to Princess Caroline of Brunswick. To help out, we asked our friend Sam from the podcast I'm Horrified!, who recently delivered this banger of a story over there. The daughter of King George III's eldest sister, Caroline was raised in the German duchy of Braunschweig, or Brunswick in English. Her family situation was fraught; while her parents remained married throughout their lives, her father's...2024-03-2857 minTrashy RoyalsTwo King Frederiks of Denmark (Frederik VII and Frederik X)This week, we take a look at a different European monarchy, that of Denmark, through two King Frederiks of Denmark. Frederik VII held the throne from 1848 to 1863, and was the last absolute monarch of the country, bowing to calls for reforms and signing Denmark's constitution, which implemented the constitutional monarchy that persists to this day. He was also a terrible husband, was divorced by two wives, and appears to have been part of a throuple with his third wife and their male lover for the last decade or so of his life. He died without legitimate heir, leading to...2024-03-211h 03
The Christian Entrepreneurs Podcast[Ep#403] Empowering Creatives: Starting Business Ventures Early & Valuing own CraftIn this episode, we delve into empowering creatives, nurturing entrepreneurial skills in children, and valuing our God-given talents. We have our special guest, Brett Harris, co-founder of the Author Conservatory.Brett Harris grew up in a book-loving family where television was absent and homeschooling was the norm. With bookshelves in every room, and a love for reading instilled from a young age, Brett quickly became an avid reader. By the age of 12 or 13, he found himself yearning for more books that were both inspiring and suitable for his parents' standards. This quest for meaningful literature would shape...2024-02-0835 minTrashy RoyalsThe Mountbattens | Princess Alice of BattenbergAfter Louis Battenberg's (later Louis Mountbatten) successful campaign to marry Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine, the couple set about having babies. The first of these, Princess Alice, was born in 1885, and came into the world congenitally deaf. Given the era, no particular accommodations were made for her, and while her condition caused many to underestimate her, she compensated by learning to lip-read (in several languages) and spoke English, German, French, and, later, Greek.Her marriage to Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark was happy only for a while, but the pair had five children. Alice...2024-01-1153 minTrashy RoyalsMeet the Mountbattens!While royal houses are often insular and even incestuous (at least at the cousin-marrying level), new blood does manage to enter those gene pools from time to time. Meet the Mountbattens! The family's story begins in Russia, circa 1850, where the orphaned daughter of a Polish general named Julia von Hauke was serving in the household of Maria Alexandrovna, future wife of future Tsar Alexander II. Maria's brother, Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine, fell hard for the common-born Julia, a romance that was seemingly halted by Emperor Nicholas I, who wanted Prince Alexander to marry his niece. 2024-01-0436 minTrashy RoyalsEleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of EnglandAfter Eleanor finally succeeded in ending her marriage to Louis VII of France, she had a brief turn of wedded bliss to the future Henry II of England. It's not that the marriage was short, just her happiness. Henry II, it turns out, was a king of questionable judgment, as Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket would find out. He was also loathe to cede power to their children, and little was helped when Henry's head was turned by a young noblewoman named Rosamund Clifford - an affair that contributed to Eleanor urging her sons to rise up against their...2023-12-2157 minTrashy RoyalsEleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of FranceHistory is not without examples of powerful women, to be sure, but even in that pantheon, Eleanor of Aquitaine is a special case. In this first part of her story, Alicia takes us through her early life in the French province of Aquitaine, where her father was the ruling Duke, and her first, disastrous marriage to the future (it turns out by a matter of days) Louis VII of France. A marriage that would, after many unhappy years, be annulled, allowing Eleanor to create one of history's most audacious political romances: she married the future Henry II of England...2023-12-1441 minTrashy RoyalsEmpress Matilda (But Not Queen Matilda of England)After the unfortunate incident with the boating accident that killed Heir Presumptive William in 1120, King Henry I had a choice to make when it came to succession planning. While he had nephews through his sister and illegitimate children (galore), it was his daughter Matilda, Holy Roman Empress since her arranged marriage at the age of eight, that he tapped to take the throne when he shuffled off his mortal coil. There was a big gathering of nobles to mark the occasion, and in the presence of Henry and Matilda, they all swore fealty to their future lady king, presumably...2023-12-0742 minTrashy RoyalsErnie and Ducky, Part Two (Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)Once their grandmother, Queen Victoria, died in 1901, Ernie and Ducky were finally free to do what everyone sorta kinda understood they should: divorce. But sovereigns don't divorce, so the situation became a scandal in the Royal Houses of Europe, and in Russia, Ernie's sister, Empress Alexandra, blamed Ducky for it all. This became a significant issue for Ducky, who had rekindled her romance with Russian Grand Duke Kirill Vladimirovich (another first cousin), whose station and nationality meant that he required Tsar Nicholas II's permission to marry, and Nicky's wife was having none of it, at least until World War...2023-11-0946 minTrashy RoyalsErnie and Ducky, Part One (Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)Queen Victoria's efforts to make suitable matches for her dozens of grandchildren was in no way a flawless endeavor. Take today's subjects, for instance. First cousins Ernest Louis, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (nickname: Ernie) and Princess Victoria Melita of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (nickname: Ducky), became the subject of intense Royal meddling as Victoria pushed Ernie to propose to Ducky, not realizing that Ernie's interests ran more to the young men employed at his court in Hesse.But the wedding did eventually happen in 1894, leading to a union so spectacularly unhappy that Queen Victoria swore...2023-11-0251 minTrashy RoyalsPrince Albert Victor of EnglandBefore he was King Edward VII, Queen Victoria's son "Dirty Bertie" lived a few different lives. There was his endless womanizing and brothel-patronizing, which prompted that nickname, as well as "Edward the Caresser." But after a particular romantic scandal that Queen Victoria blamed for his father's death, Bertie married and fulfilled his duties to the empire to produce heirs (if not to produce a monogamous marriage).Prince Albert Victor was the eldest son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) and Alexandra of Denmark. As such, he was second in line to the English...2023-10-2630 minTrashy RoyalsQueen Victoria and HemophiliaQueen Victoria and Prince Albert had a plan to use their nine children to unite Europe's various monarchies into one big, happy family. Unfortunately for those royal houses, Queen Victoria herself appears to have spontaneously developed a gene mutation for the inherited clotting disorder hemophilia.With son Leopold affected, and two of her daughters as unwitting carriers of the disease, royal houses in Spain, Germany, and Russia all found themselves navigating a new terrain where the potential male heir to a dynasty could be at risk every day - with especially dire results in Russia....2023-10-2617 minTrashy RoyalsYoung Kaiser Wilhelm II of GermanyAs we continue looking at the lives and times of Queen Victoria's children and grandchildren, we're going to keep bumping into people who changed the course of human history, often for the worse. But when it comes to Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II, Queen Victoria's first grandchild, events beginning with his breech birth lend a bit of context to emotional and moral deformities that he would inflict on the world in the form of World War I.Wilhelm's mother, Princess Royal Victoria, very nearly died in childbirth when he was born in 1859, as did the young prince. The...2023-10-1930 minTrashy RoyalsPrincess Charlotte of PrussiaWhile the thesis of this podcast is that our betters have always behaved badly, there are examples that really take it to the next level. Meet Princess Charlotte of Prussia, the first granddaughter of Queen Victoria, daughter of Princess Royal Victoria, and sister of Kaiser Wilhelm II, whose reputation for using people as pawns became legendary in her own time. From spreading rumors about her many cousins to dim their marriage prospects to hosting sex parties in order to blackmail the participants, Princess Charlotte was a headache to her family from the start.Listen ad-free at patreon...2023-10-1247 minTrashy RoyalsQueen Victoria's Nine ChildrenIn her first decade and a half on the throne, Queen Victoria was pregnant for more than 40% of it. This was an irony, as she herself disliked the condition of pregnancy, and was no fan of small children, either. And yet, her lusty romance with her husband ultimately produced nine children, and a new project for the English monarchy: using matrimonial ties to stitch Europe into a friendly, peaceful future.Well, it was a nice thought anyway. Aside from producing marriageable offspring, Victoria also inadvertently launched the gene for Hemophilia B into Europe's royal houses, a fact...2023-10-0544 minTrashy RoyalsVictoria and Albert's True Romance, And Some Victorian PastimesWe tend to think of Queen Victoria attired in black, with a dour countenance, but as a young queen she was anything but. Her marriage to Prince Albert was the rare love match, and according to her surviving letters and journal entries, the two enjoyed a vibrant intimacy, albeit in an era where birth control wasn't really a thing. The nine children Victoria and Albert produced speaks to that.Then, Alicia has some tales from the more ordinary lives of Victorians in England, most of which evinced an enduring - and in our day, a somewhat funny...2023-09-1437 minTrashy RoyalsA Scandalous Beginning: Sir John Conroy, Lord Melbourne, and the Lady Flora Hastings AffairQueen Victoria was just 18 when she assumed the throne in the United Kingdom in 1837. She ruled for more than 63 years and is considered truly one of the great monarchs in history, but her reign did not start without a few hiccups. Looking at her first two years on the throne or so, we examine some of the personal politics that played out through the lenses of a few people in her orbit.Sir John Conroy, her mother's comptroller (and possibly lover), had been integral to the much-loathed "Kensington System" under which she had been raised. While intended...2023-09-0745 minTrashy RoyalsYoung Princess Victoria and the Kensington SystemWe tend to think of royal upbringings as fairly entitled, but for the future Queen Victoria, her childhood was more like a hostage situation. After her father's death when she was just an infant, her mother and (maybe) her mother's lover went to great lengths to control every aspect of her life. Young Victoria was simply never allowed to be alone, including sleeping in her mother's bedroom until the day she became Queen, and was not permitted to walk down stairs without holding the hand of either her mother or her governess. This so-called Kensington System, invented by her...2023-08-3143 minTrashy RoyalsQueen Victoria's Trashy Hanoverian UnclesIt's almost a historical accident that England's Queen Victoria, granddaughter of King George III, was born at all. Her father, George III's fourth son, shared his many brothers' predilection for the freedom of a bachelor's life, so when the heir apparent of the next generation, Princess Charlotte, died in childbirth, the princes of England found themselves in a race to marry and produce legitimate offspring to eventually take the crown.Victoria's father, Edward, Duke of Kent, was high up in the line of succession himself, but having succeeded in marrying and producing Victoria, he promptly died...2023-08-0352 minTrashy RoyalsQueen CamillaThe last couple of years have been a time of enormous change for the House of Windsor, the United Kingdom, and the 14 nations that comprise the Commonwealth, and we are so grateful to be joined by podcasting superstar and Royal watcher extraordinaire Kristen Meinzer to discuss.When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, Prince Charles, England’s longest-serving Prince of Wales, immediately fulfilled the obligation he had waited 73 years to meet: He became King Charles III, and his second wife, the former Camilla Parker Bowles, was coronated Queen alongside him on May 6 of this year.It...2023-06-2255 min
Trashy DivorcesIntroducing Trashy Royals | The Affair of the Diamond NecklaceThis week, we want to share a little something we've been cooking up here at Hemlock Creatives! Over the course of creating Trashy Divorces, we've come to realize that trashbaggery is a permanent part of the human experience, and few figures in our history has been ostentatiously trashy as any given period's elites. Enter: Trashy Royals, a new podcast dropping every Thursday that explores the enduring truth of all cultures: our betters have always been among our worst.Please enjoy this Trashy Royals episode, The Affair of the Diamond Necklace, and listen to Trashy Royals wherever you...2023-05-3137 min
Le Talanoa Therapy ShowTurn your talents into your lifelong career with Uelese VavaeGet ready for an enchanting episode of the Le Talanoa Therapy Show, as host Queen Shirl'e takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the world of turning talents into lifelong careers. This week's episode features an awe-inspiring guest, Uelese Vavae, affectionately known as Articulate, a beacon of creativity and inspiration in South Auckland.Lese, a lecturer in Digital Media & Design at Whitecliffe Manukau, unravels his remarkable tale, recounting his upbringing in the vibrant heart of South Auckland. Raised amidst a rich cultural tapestry, he discovered his passion for art and nurtured it into a blazing flame of...2023-05-2924 minTrashy RoyalsThe Affair of the Diamond NecklaceUnsurprisingly, the French Revolution didn’t happen particularly spontaneously. Years of financial mismanagement, poor crops, massive unemployment, and a swelling population in Paris itself all contributed to a growing dissatisfaction with King Louis XVI and the monarchy in general. The King’s cause wasn’t helped at all by a lingering suspicion that his wife, Queen Marie Antoinette, was a profligate spender and an Austrian spy, but Marie Antoinette’s reputation took a calamitous hit in 1785, when an ambitious con artist named Jeanne de la Motte hatched a plan to acquire one of the most expensive jewelry pieces ever crafted...2023-05-1135 min
Unverpixelt - Der Talk für UnternehmerFeel like a Queenmit Joana Garcia | Businessmentorin
In dieser Folge ist Joana Garcia zu Gast. Allerdings nicht nur Sie, sondern auch noch viele andere Stimmen. Diese Folge ist live auf Zypern aufgenommen beim Business Retreat "Feel like a Queen". 1 Woche Wachstum, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und viel Spaß. Warum Joana solche Retreats anbietet und was wir hier genau tun, erzählen die verschiedenen Protagonisten.
Dieser Podcast ist für alle Unternehmer, Selbstständige und Interessierte. Der Podcast soll eine Plattform bieten, auf der verschiedenste Unternehmer zu Wort kommen können und ihr Thema vorstellen. Dazu gibt es immer einen Unternehmenssteckbrief und mind. einen...2022-09-3053 min
KONTENT QUEENS#HustleAndMotivateIf you’re an admirer of the increase in Black men embracing new sides of their masculinity online, from deep cleaning their homes to booking manicures and practicing yoga, you’ve probably familiar with the eye-catching content of Carlos D. Harris Jr.
On top of amassing a following of over 600K on Instagram, Carlos is also the C.E.O. of Harris Marketing & Media Group. A full-scale digital marketing agency. Carlos is also the Founder of N.E.P. STUDIOS, a Dallas-based photography studio and coworking space empowering creatives to reach new heights and expand their talents.
2022-08-091h 42Trashy DivorcesWondery Presents: Queen of HeartsIntroducing QUEEN OF HEARTS: a new kind of blind dating game show, hosted by Jujubee (RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dragnificent). The Queen of our hearts guides singles through a series of sexy games and challenges to see if they can find their one true love-for-now. Sure to make you laugh, follow QUEEN OF HEARTS wherever you get your podcasts. Or you can listen early on Amazon Music or early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: wondery.fm/TD_QoH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...2022-06-2103 min
Queen City CreativesMeet Meredith and Katie: Founders of Ash & OchreIn this episode, Sarah chats with Meredith Connelly and Katie Causey Miller. Meredith and Katie are the founders of Ash & Ochre, a space that features contemporary craft, small batch wares, and vintage finds for your sacred space and home. 2021-12-2126 minDone & DunneThe Social Network: The Knickerbocker Queen | Caroline Schermerhorn AstorThis week, we take a turn in a whole new direction by wandering through high society in 19th century New York City. The Knickerbockers had their own peculiar ways, and the Queen Bee of all of them was Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who with the assistance of Ward McAllister, dictated the terms of the city's emerging elites with the creation and implementation of The 400. But in 1883, a sassy southern belle, Alva Smith Vanderbilt, shook Knickerbocker society to its very core by throwing a party, which brought the Gilded Age to New York City. Let's investigate!...2021-11-2248 minQueen City CreativesMeet Austin Jefferson: Owner of JMS CuisineIn this episode, Demetri and Sarah are chatting with Austin Jefferson, the owner of JMS Cuisine! JMS is a food truck that specializes in southern cuisine based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. 2021-11-2219 min
Daddy Issuez CovenKinky Questions with Dark Shade Queen + Mistress Marthe MauveThis week on the Daddy Issuez Coven these two Dominant Females Dark Shade Queen and Mistress Marthe Mauve will answer your questions about Kink, Fetish, and the BDSM lifestyle.Be sure to check out the NEWEST additions including sessions to the website and join the email list and Members Only area for exclusive kinky content and more! www.darkshadequeen.comFor more information on Mistress Marthe and her services go here: www.artofropes.com#ropebunny #rigger #BDSM #Dominant #Dom #sub #Domsub #Domme Dominatrix #WLW #lesbian #Domination #submissive #kinky #fetish #Domina #womanempowerment #creatives #sexuality #fe...2021-11-201h 15Daddy Issuez CovenDark Shade Queen + Mistress Marthe Mauve Dominate YouDark Shade Queen + Mistress Marthe Mauve Dominate YouThis week on the Daddy Issuez Coven these two Dominatrixes will make you laugh, listen, and learn about topics surrounding chastity, submission (what it is and what it isn't), and the Kink Community. As a fellow lover of Shibari and of The Art of Ropes (catch last week's episode to hear his story!), these two Female Dominants will educate you as to protocol, submission, red flags and fun stories!Be sure to check out the NEWEST additions including sessions to the website and join the email list and...2021-11-111h 45Daddy Issuez CovenShade Queen & The Art of RopesShade Queen & The Art of RopesThis week Shade Queen has a very special guest in the world of knots, riggers, rope bunnies, and Shibari.She is pleased to introduce you to a Belgian artist who is evolving (and slaying) in the BDSM community with his craft which will impress even the most seasoned rope enthusiasts. Learn about his experiences and get an inside track on what rope play and being "in the ropes" is all about!Follow his INCREDIBLE work here: https://www.instagram.com/Art_of_ropes_/ and here: www.artofropes.com2021-11-0549 minDaddy Issuez CovenSwinging With It Dark Shade Queen and This Kinda GirlSwinging With It Dark Shade Queen and This Kinda GirlHave you ever wondered what ethical swinging looks like? Who does it? How do they do it? How do you have that conversation with a partner?Get all the delicious details on swinging and how to have your cake and eat it to this week on the Daddy Issuez Coven with DSQ and TKG!https://www.darkshadequeen.comFollow TKG here:https://thiskindagirl.com/https://www.instagram.com/thiskindagirl2020_backup/This Kinda Girl Discordhttps://twitter...2021-10-161h 03Queen City CreativesMeet Cory Rindskopf: Owner of Bells Box CollectiveThis week Natalie and Sarah Chat with Cory Rindskopf, the owner of Bells Box Collective. Bells Box is a mixed use creative space based in Cornelius, North Carolina. Their beautiful pink studio is available for private events as well as community workshops. 2021-09-2027 min
Queen City CreativesMeet Dammit Wesley: Owner of Black Market CharlotteIn this episode, Demetri and Natalie chat with Dammit Wesley, a local artist who is the founder of Black Market Charlotte. They talk about everything from what it was like growing up in a small town to the Black Lives Matter mural that was in Charlotte last year! 2021-08-2342 minQueen City CreativesMeet Our Team!We want y'all to meet some of the newer members of the podcast team! Natalie, Demetri and Ryan have all joined the Spiracle team within the last year. In this episode they talk about their previous experiences and what they're most looking forward to! 2021-08-1618 minQueen City CreativesTrial By Fire: The Story of Zac ByrdRyan and Sarah are chatting with Zac Byrd this week! Zac is a local tattoo artist who creates beautiful pieces of art. Find him on instagram @Byrd_Tattoos2021-06-2126 minQueen City CreativesCultivating Creativity in the QCNatalie and Sarah are chatting with Kathryn Godwin this week! Kathryn is the owner of Studio Cultivate, a local studio that focuses on large scale installations in the Queen City such as the stunning Umbrella Alley installation that can be seen in Midtown! 2021-06-0126 min
Trashy DivorcesTrashy Royals: Lady Jane Grey, The Nine Days' QueenHello friends! We're having a slight schedule change this week and bringing you Trashy Royals today, and our normally scheduled Trashy Divorces episode on Wednesday*. This week, Alicia has the incredible story of Lady Jane Grey, England's Nine Days' Queen, who got caught in the succession rigmarole that characterized the decade between Henry VIII's death in 1547 and the ascension of Elizabeth I in 1558. This one features sickly King Edward VI, future Queen "Bloody" Mary I, and a host of political machinations that can only come from the gangland-style family intrigue we've come to know and love in the Court...2021-05-301h 37Queen City CreativesMeet Kristin Dills: Louis Vuitton ArtisanThis week, Sarah and Natalie talk to Kristin Dills, an artist who is local to Charlotte but her work can been seen around the world! You can find Kristin's work at https://www.kristindills.com/ or on Instagram at @KristinDillsArtSpiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2021-05-1725 minQueen City CreativesSpiracle Media In 20202020 was a difficult year for everyone. In this episode, you'll hear from everyone at Spiracle Media about the challenges that we faced in a year that was anything but normal. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2021-03-1515 minQueen City CreativesFrom Rio to Charlotte: Meet Loyd VisualsWe sat down with a couple creatives that are leading the charge by telling the stories of those in our own communities, Khaleel and Maleek. These two brothers have joined forces, along with a third brother Najm, and their mission is to "make positive changes in the community by telling stories, connecting with artists/entrepreneurs, and shaping new narratives for people of different backgrounds around the world." They have traveled around the world capturing stories and in this episode we tap into what fuels that creative drive. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them...2021-03-0125 minQueen City CreativesFrom Paris to South End: Meet Meredith ConnellyIn this episode, Sarah and Carson sit down with Meredith Connelly, a local artist whose work can be seen at the Whitewater center as well as the Rail Trail in South End! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2021-02-1527 minQueen City CreativesCharlotte with a Dash of SpookyNot many people know a lot about Charlotte's history, let alone its spooky history. SpookyCLT wants to change that. In this episode, Sarah and Carson sit down with Jason and Melanie Tapp, the founders of SpookyCLT on Instagram to talk about all the things you don't, but probably should know about Charlotte!Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-12-2129 minQueen City CreativesSeeing The World Through A New LensThis week we welcome Rand. Rand is a local photographer who has shot in several locations around the world. She talks about her passion for her craft while sharing some of her favorite shoots! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com2020-12-0724 min
Queen City CreativesFPV Pilot | JP WilliamsOn this episode, we welcome a friend of our drone team and FPV expert, JP Williams. JP learned about aviation and aerospace science in college and has spent years working in that field. These days he is a family man who loves to rip his quads around on the weekends. He shares his greatest fear, how he balances life with family, plus how he leaves time for hobbies. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com2020-11-3024 minQueen City CreativesWe're Back!After taking a few months off, Zach, Carson and Sarah are back and ready to share what they've been up to. In this episode they are joined by Spiracle's Associate Producer, Morgan Paterwich to talk about the recent podcast studio renovations in the Spiracle office. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-11-1611 min
Wanna Be#114 Oladapo ‘Daps’ Fagbenle: Unlocking Visionary GreatnessContent is Queen is proud to present you with the Black Kings this season in collaboration with the Social Mobility Commission.Welcome to the Wanna Be podcast where you can get a behind the scenes look at the opportunities available in the creative and entertainment industries so you can get to where you wanna be 30 minutes or less. I am of course your host, Imriel MorganThis is a special Black History Month mini-series that we’ve put together for you. I would like to give a huge thank you to the Social Mo...2020-10-2829 min
Queen City CreativesLadies & Gentlemen | Elgin “Waffles” TraylorRacing, video storytelling, lighthouses, dad jokes, and media management. Is there anything Elgin isn't passionate about?Sarah, Carson & Zach sit down with teammate Elgin Traylor to hit various topics. He's is likely be a repeat guest as this episode only scratches the surface of Elgin "Waffles" Traylor.Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-08-1741 minQueen City CreativesMeet Kayla Rossi and Mackenzie AustinThis week we have not one, but two guests on the QCC! Zach and Carson sat this episode out so that Sarah could chat with Spiracle's Executive Producer, Kayla Rossi along with Mackenzie Austin, a Junior at UNCC. They're talking about everything from how college sometimes doesn't go as planned to an exciting internship that Mackenzie was a part of this summer! Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-08-0313 min
Trashy DivorcesBad Reputation | The Forgotten Trash Queen Gloria Grahame & Reese Witherspoon and Ryan PhillippeReady for a glimpse at Hollywood, old and new? First up, Alicia has a story so trashy that it erased a two-time Academy Award winner from Hollywood history: Gloria Grahame. At one point, she was married to her ex-son-in-law which meant that one of her four ex-husbands was her father-in-law. Yeah, it’s like that.Then, Stacie has the much requested youthful marriage and divorce of certified Hollywood beautiful people Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe. Warning: This episode contains a lot of trash cans.Can’t get enough #trashcandy? Join us at Patreon.com/TrashyDivorces for...2020-07-261h 04
The Q-Chat Podcast: Self-Love and Empowerment Conversations for QueensThe Q-Chat Ep. 38 Geaux Creatives: A Conversation with actor, Patrick LadonisIn this episode I spoke with the amazing, Patrick Ladonis, the creator/producer of the digital web series show, Scales. Scales started previously on Youtube and it is now streaming on the LA based platform, "Revry", along with the black owned streaming platform "The On Channel". Patrick has been acting since 1996 with a role in the motion picture, "A Time to Kill", starring Samuel L. Jackson.
Patrick and I had a refreshing conversation regarding filming Season 3 during the pandemic and the intelligent safety precautions used throughout his production. He also offered some extremely wonderful tips on maintaining your creative voice d...2020-07-2142 min
Queen City CreativesFrom Blenders to Video Marketing | Sales with Davis ConwayEver wonder what it takes to sell Andy Dalton a blender? Have you ever been asked to demo a product you're trying to sell?Zach, Sarah and Carson sit down with Spiracle Media's Account Manager & Sales Associate, Davis Conway, to discuss what it takes to sell video marketing services, his approach to sales and life.Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-07-2041 min
Queen City CreativesMeet AJ Chodora | Creative Video SpecialistWe're Back! What a great way to get back in the swing of things by chatting with AJ Chodora, one of our Creative Video Specialists. From his start in the video world to the inner workings of why he loves music, join us on this episode to learn more about one of our fellow production crew members. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Check them out at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-07-0613 minQueen City CreativesMeet Austin Huddy | Senior Creative Video SpecialistZach, Sarah and Carson welcome Spiracle's Senior Creative Video Specialist, Austin Huddy as they discuss Austin's passion for what he does and how he came into his current position. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc2020-06-0826 min
Queen City CreativesDedicated Effort & TeamworkHow do you maintain a new or consistent routine when it comes to podcasting?Zach, Sarah and Carson take a moment to reflect on the process of creating a podcast with the added pressure and concern of every day workload increase coming into Phase 2 of re-opening. They also give a wonderful introduction to a new mini-series produced by Spiracle Media called, "Six Feet Apart".Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com.Check out the exciting new mini-series, "Six Feet Apart" on...2020-05-2520 min
Tea with Queen and J.#252 Malcolm X Was MuslimQueen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up!
On this episode… What does Black Muslim erasure look like when it comes from other Black people? And people BEEN lying on social media, but are we lying less, now that the rona got us reflecting on life?
This week’s hotlist - Stay home still! White people need to do the work, Ahmad Arbery, allies vs co-conspirators, mindless entertainment, hoteps out of context, quarantine pets, Black Muslim erasure, Who Killed Malcolm X on Netflix, read the autobiography of Malcolm X, Nation of Islam cult...2020-05-201h 36
Tea with Queen and J.#252 Malcolm X Was MuslimQueen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up!
On this episode… What does Black Muslim erasure look like when it comes from other Black people? And people BEEN lying on social media, but are we lying less, now that the rona got us reflecting on life?
This week’s hotlist - Stay home still! White people need to do the work, Ahmad Arbery, allies vs co-conspirators, mindless entertainment, hoteps out of context, quarantine pets, Black Muslim erasure, Who Killed Malcolm X on Netflix, read the autobiography of Malcolm X, Nation of Islam cult...2020-05-201h 36
Queen City CreativesGetting through all the NoiseHow do you choose your podcasts? What niche do you find yourself in? Why do you listen to podcasts?Zach, Sarah and Carson discuss all the noise that's out there, when and why each of them listen to podcasts, as well the various formats and intentions that are put to use. Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc2020-05-1816 min
Trashy DivorcesShellshock | Margaret Tudor & Amber Heard and Johnny DeppThis week, we get up close and personal with Henry VIII’s sister, and deep dive into a very trashy listener request! Alicia has the three marriages of Margaret Tudor: daughter of Henry VII, one-time Queen of Scotland, legitimate Catholic divorcee, and mother of Scotland’s James V. Margaret’s story scandalized Christendom, at least until her brother lost his freaking mind.Speaking of dudes losing their minds, Stacie has the very not-funny story of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp. Their brief marriage ended in 2016 in a flurry of monstrous abuse allegations against Johnny Depp, and their contin...2020-05-171h 13
Queen City CreativesMeet Thomas Wilson | Drone PilotWhat does it take to be a Drone Pilot? How do you get over the nerves of putting thousands of dollars of equipment hundreds of feet in the air?Zach, Sarah and Carson welcome fellow Spiracle Media Creative Specialist & Certified Drone Pilot, Thomas Wilson as they all discuss Thomas' path, passion and dedication to everything drone!As mentioned in the episode, be sure to check out these fantastic sources of inspiration on Instagram: @thedroneU & @beverlyhillsaerialsSpiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz...2020-05-1126 min
Queen City CreativesThe Light at the End of the TunnelIt is time to keep the positive vibes rolling and with Zach and Carson having been on a shoot last week and more to come next week we are so pumped! We can really start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and things are starting to look up after this tough stretch.We will take you on an inside look behind our shoot and even discuss a passion project Carson recently finished up! Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing their excitement for the coming weeks a...2020-05-0420 min
Queen City CreativesConfidence, Passion and QuarantineMost creatives thrive off of their interactions with each other and more often than not, those interactions are what help us gain inspiration for what we're working on. So what happens when all of that is temporarily taken away? What happens to one's confidence and passion when they can no longer collaborate in person with fellow creatives?Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing how their confidence and passion has been affected over the course of North Carolina's stay at home order.Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charl...2020-04-2730 min
Queen City CreativesThe Messy Process of CreativityEveryone at Spiracle has their own unique approach to creating video content - from gaining inspiration from YouTubers, films, books and even from within. The beauty is when those creative minds and pieces of inspiration coalesce into something great.Zach, Sarah and Carson continue their remote podcasts from quarantine by discussing their varying approaches to creating video content.Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com.Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theqcc2020-04-2015 min
Queen City CreativesGreetings from QuarantineOn this inaugural episode, Zach Johnson, Sarah Kunze and Carson Fletcher - three Creative Video Specialists - begin their podcast journey.The trio discusses why the idea came about, what they hope it will accomplish, and its role within the continuing story of Spiracle Media. Sit back and relax as they take you inside their creative world.Spiracle Media is a video content agency in Charlotte, NC. Find out more about the team at spiraclebuzz.com.2020-04-1314 min
The Big Binge Theory"You Peasants Over There!"EPISODE 9:--- STRAV'S SEGMENT (tv, movies, entertainment) ---Zac Efron is the new Jack Sparrow?... David Shwimmer wants a "all-black" or "all-asian" reboot of "Friends"... DC Universe subscribers early showing... One Piece live action show... New Pokemon movie coming to Netflix... Chance The Rapper hosts the "Punk'd" reboot... Terry Crews cancelled?... 50 Cent shades Taraji P. Henson... Queen Latifah is the new "Equalizers"... Orlando Brown and Nick Cannon did what...?--- JON'S CORNER (comic, gaming, anime) ---Fake Mario Kart lawsuit... Demon Slayer soaring in the market... Animated movies to cross the 1 Billion mark... some...2020-01-311h 22
Trashy DivorcesIn the Wee Small Hours of the Morning | Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra & Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner’s Work DivorceAlicia’s been tangling the web, but you may not be ready for the trashy affair, marriage, affairs, and divorce of Frank Sinatra and his second wife, movie legend Ava Gardner. It’s our third installment of Ocean’s 11: Twelve Degrees of Frank Sinatra, and this one’s got all the #trashcandy.Then, it’s Dolly Parton’s birthday today, and to honor the queen of our hearts, we get into the start of her career, when country superstar Porter Wagoner plucked her from obscurity to be his “Girl Singer.” Seven years later, her split from him drove him off th...2020-01-191h 09
The Catholic Creatives PodcastThe Narthex with Clare McCallanIn the Narthex this month is spoken word artist and thrifting queen Clare McCallan! Clare has traveled all over performing poetry, serving, and bringing the mic to underrepresented voices. She joined us in the Narthex to share stories of her Brooklyn adventures before she jetted off to Washington to be the Grunewald Guild artist-in-residence. If you’d like to bring Clare to perform poetry at your church, school, or home, get in touch with her through Instagram or email.Thanks to this month’s Narthex sponsors: The Little Catholic Box and Sock Religious!Blue Dot Sess...2020-01-1100 min
Trashy DivorcesBaby It’s Cold Outside | Claudine Longet and Andy Williams & Mariah Carey and Tommy MattolaHello, and welcome to our season four closer and our last (regular) episode of 2019! This week, Alicia has the true crime story of Christmas crooner Andy Williams and his marriage to, divorce from, and defense of his ex-wife, alleged murderer Claudine Longet. Then, Stacie has the dirty details of Tommy Mattola's pursuit of and marriage to superstar Mariah Carey, with proof that a castle alone isn’t enough to hang onto a queen.Can't get enough #trashcandy? Join us at Patreon.com/TrashyDivorces for early ad-free releases, bonus divorce stories, weekly Trashy Tidbits, limited series like Trashy Tudo...2019-12-151h 10
Trashy DivorcesBizarre Love Triangle | The Original Staircase MurderWe’re hopping into our time machine and heading back to merry olde England, circa 1560, to take a look at the original Staircase Murder. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Bess held the affection of many men, but pony boy Robert Dudley found his feelings reciprocated. Until his wife Amy Robsart was found dead at the foot of a staircase, that is. An innocent accident, or something much darker? Alicia has all the deets.Can’t get enough #trashcandy? Join us at Patreon.com/TrashyDivorces for early ad-free releases, bonus divorce stories, weekly Trashy Tidbits, limited series...2019-12-081h 12
Queen X PodcastDon’t Count Yourself Out, ShawtyThe Blackout ICT Awards has stirred up quite a bit of emotion in the Wichita community. Some not so good but, overwhelmingly positive! Paris, Ashley, Julia and Erin have done something very few other organizations (aside from Urban Professionals of Wichita) in the community are doing and that’s highlighting black creatives, black entrepreneurs and black leaders in an upscale and classy way. Each of the members of the team are cosmetologists themselves and instead of seeking to be praised and recognized themselves they opted to put the spotlight on members of the community. On a personal note, winning this aw...2019-10-0115 min
Trashy DivorcesDriver 8 | Eleanor of Aquitaine & The Baker Street RobberyFirst, Alicia has the almost unbelievable story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, a 12th century badass who was queen to two European kings and whose genes continue to animate most of the remaining royal houses of the continent. Alicia was deluged with requests for this story, and it does not disappoint.Then, Stacie has a bizarre tale that sprung from our Werewolves of London episode in season two. The 1971 Baker Street Bank Robbery in London has sometimes been linked to the excesses of Princess Margaret, but there’s reason to think that it may also be tied to th...2019-08-251h 29
Trashy DivorcesEverybody Wants to Rule The World | Mary, Queen of Scots & Rupert MurdochHappy episode day, friends! This week, Alicia tells the sordid tale of Mary, Queen of Scots, who sure knew how to pick ’em. Stacie brings you the trashy divorces of Rupert Murdoch, who might have been better at destroying democracies than making love work. Everybody wants to rule the world, and this week, both of our profilees really, really tried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-07-071h 22