2nd Annual Cherished Holiday Medley!

It's our second annual jingly mish-mash episode, packed full of Christmas and other holiday goodies! How have American First Ladies celebrated over the years? Who is Judith, and what bloody act of courage got her inducted as a Hanukkah staple in the Middle Ages? How do traditional gender roles play out during the holidays? What the heck is a SPUG?? All this and more, in our HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!!! Plus, a promise from Heather and Dayna to get back to a regular posting schedule as soon as possible! Our gift to you, dear listener! Happy Holidays!!

Further Reading:

• Christmas Traditions at the White House (White House History)
• Women responsible for more jobs than men at Christmas (The Sun)
• Women abolitionists and Christmas bazaars (Zinn Education Project)
• Judith and the Hanukkah story (Jewish Women's Archive)
• Hogmanay and cultural depictions of drunken women (Sceptical Scot)
• "Spugs" of 1911-13 (Atlas Obscura)

Canadian Ladies: Sexy Since '67!!

We're ending the season with a patriotic bang, on the eve of Canada's 150th birthday, by bringing you an extravaganza of incredible Canuck ladies. From an intrepid viking to a civil rights heroine, from the first Native saint to the first female Supreme Court Chief Justice, we're celebrating the spunky and brilliant women who have defined our country over the last few hundred years. (Because the Dominion of Canada has been officially sexy since 1867, but everyone knows this has been sexy territory since the dawn of time.) And just wait until you hear about Cougar Annie! Happy Canada Day from Heather and Dayna! #CANADA150

*PLEASE NOTE: We're unfortunately currently having technical difficulties with iTunes, and the podcast is currently unavailable through them, which we know affects other podcast apps. Apple is working on this, and we hope to get back up and running on iTunes as soon as possible, but in the meantime, we're publishing this episode on SoundCloud (listen here!), and of course you can also listen right here, on our lovely website. Thanks for your patience everyone!

Further Reading: 

• Gudridur Thorbjarnardottir
• Kateri Tekakwitha
• Marie-Madeleine Jarret de Vercheres
• Mary Ann Shadd
• Beverley McLachlin
• Elizabeth Turner
• Viola Desmond
• Cougar Annie

A Cherished Christmas Medley for YOU!!

Join us for some delightful Christmas lady tidbits! What do Irish women do on January 6th? What's the deal with "Baby It's Cold Outside"? What would feminist carols sound like? Enjoy a little women's history mixed in with your festive celebrations! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all, from Heather and Dayna!

Further Reading:

• Little Women's Christmas (Ireland Fun Facts)
• 'Baby It's Cold Outside' was once an anthem for progressive women. What happened? (Washington Post)
• Baby It's Cold Outside - Neptune's Daughter (video)
• Baby It's Cold Outside - Gap commercial (video)
• Baby It's Cold Outside - The Muppets (video)
• Songs From a Christmas Album in Which More Than a Few Aims of Feminism Have Been Achieved (The Toast)

Halloween Special: Lady Killers!!!

We're bringing you a Halloween treat this week: six horrifying murderesses from days of yore. A blood-thirsty countess, a maniacal nurse, a cruel midwife, and even a diabolical wrestler: these ladies prove that dudes don't have the serial killer market cornered! Happy Halloween!

Further Reading:

• 9 Notorious Female Serial Killers (The Lineup)