Discussion between historian and friend about HBB (historically badass broads).
Maura Kanter, Chloé Worthington
The Historically Badass Broads podcast has completely captured my attention and made me fall head over heels in love with it. As a high school student who hasn't learned much about the incredible women in history, this podcast is an absolute game-changer. It's not just good, it's the best! In fact, I am so enamored with it that I am currently writing a whole essay on this podcast because it deserves to be recognized and shared with the world. If I get in trouble for using its name, so be it - that's how strongly I believe in its importance.
One of the best aspects of The Historically Badass Broads podcast is its ability to entertain, refresh, and inspire listeners. The hosts have an incredible talent for making history come alive through their storytelling skills. They inject humor into their narratives, ensuring that every episode is both educational and enjoyable. It's rare to find a podcast that successfully combines entertainment and education, but The Historically Badass Broads does it effortlessly.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its commitment to shedding light on the amazing women who have been overlooked or forgotten by mainstream history. Being a high school student, I can attest to the fact that female historical figures are often barely mentioned or only briefly touched upon in our curriculum. This podcast fills that void by diving deep into the stories of these powerhouse women and presenting their achievements in an engaging and accessible manner. It's truly eye-opening and inspiring to discover these unsung heroes of history.
While it may seem impossible to find any faults with such an amazing podcast, there are a few minor drawbacks worth noting. Firstly, although the hosts are incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable, there are moments when they tend to go off on tangents or spend too much time on personal anecdotes. While these anecdotes can add personality to the show, they occasionally detract from the main focus of highlighting historical badass women.
In conclusion, The Historically Badass Broads podcast is an absolute gem that deserves all the recognition and acclaim it can get. It is a breath of fresh air for high school students like me who have been deprived of learning about the incredible women in history. This podcast manages to be simultaneously entertaining, funny, inspiring, and educational - a rare combination indeed. I am proud to write an essay on this podcast and will continue to be a dedicated listener. Thank you, Historically Badass Broads, for making history come alive in such a captivating way!
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura and Chloé talk about Gráinne Ní Mháille (1530-1603); the Irish badass known for being The Pirate Queen. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maura and Chloé talk about Empress Wu (624AD-705AD); the Chinese badass known for being the first and only female emperor of China. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Maura and Chloé talk about Liliʻuokalani (1838-1917); the only queen regnant of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
Maura and Chloé talk about Cleopatra (69 BC-30 BC); the badass Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.
Maura and Chloé talk about Lina Cavalieri (1874-1944); the Italian operatic Soprano known for being a multi-faceted badass and muse.
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura and Chloé talk about Anne of Cleves (1515 – 1557); the German Lady who became the fourth wife of King Henry VIII.
Maura 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.
Maura and Chloé talk about Anne Boleyn (1501-1536); a badass English Queen who became the second wife of King Henry VIII.
Maura and Chloé talk about Katherine of Aragon (1485-1536); a badass Spanish princess who became the first wife of King Henry VIII.
Maura 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
Maura 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.
Maura 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.
Maura and Chloé talk about Annie Oakley (1860-1926); a sharpshooting badass from Ohio who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show.
Maura and Chloé talk about Gladys Bentley (1907-1960); a Black, lesbian, cross-dressing, blues singing, piano-playing badass in a white suit.
Maura and Chloé talk about Frances Harper.
Maura and Chloé talk about Mary Shelley.
Maura and Chloé talk about Catherine the Great some more.
Maura and Chloé talk about Catherine the Great.
Maura and Chloé talk about Dido Elizabeth Belle
Maura and Chloé talk about Margaret of Anjou some more!
Maura and Chloé discuss a letter written by Margaret of Anjou.
Maura and Chloé talk about Margaret of Anjou.
Maura and Chloé talk about Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Maura and Chloé discuss Empress Theodora.
Maura and Chloé talk about Matilda of England.
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