Oh Yes She Did!

Spooky October is here! In our first installment of infamous women, we cover the life and death of Thelma Todd. Thelma is considered one of the great film comediennes of the 1930s who lived an exciting life up until her mysterious death at the age of 29. Join us as we dive into her exciting life and the circumstances surrounding her death.  This week's recommendations:  “White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd“ “Horse Feathers“ or “Monkey Business” (Marx’s brothers) “Speak Easily” (Buster Keaton) Ice Cream Blonde: The Whirlwind Life and Mysterious Death of Screwball Comedienne Thelma Todd by Michelle Morgan Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the life of Michelle Kwan. Michelle is the most decorated figure skater in US history and one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. She is a two-time Olympic medalist, a five-time World champion, and a nine-time U.S. champion. Join us as we dive into what makes this woman the force that she is. This week's recommendations:  Heart of a Champion by Michelle Kwan Queer Eye Season 4, episode 3 Any of her skating routines Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the powerful life of Wilma Mankiller, a Cherokee activist, women’s rights activist, social worker, community developer and the first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.  Join us as we dive into the life of this tenacious BAB. Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the exciting life of Dolley Madison, one of the best known and loved First Ladies. Her iconic style and social presence also helped boost her husband’s popularity as President. Join us as we discuss this spark of joy. Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Major BAB alert! This week is our second installment on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most adored members of the British royal family. Join us as we dive into her incredible life & her lasting legacy.  Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

Major BAB alert! This week is our first installment on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most adored members of the British royal family. Join us as we dive into her incredible life.  Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we talk about the life of Eunice Hunton Carter. She was New York’s first female African-American lawyer and the first African-American woman to work as a prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Like a true badass, she helped build the prosecutions case against mobster Lucky Luciano. Join us as we look at what made this woman the tick.  This week's recommendations: Invisible: The Forgotten Story of the Black Woman Lawyer Who Took Down America’s Most Powerful Mobster by Stephen L. Carter Listen to the Criminal Broads podcast Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the life of Anne Lister, a businesswoman, mountaineer, world traveler, science enthusiast, and the “first modern lesbian.” Join us as we take a deep dive into this fascinating woman's life.  This week's recommendations: Watch Gentleman Jack - on HBO Read The Gentleman Jack by Angela Steidele Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover Odette Sansom. This badass was the most highly decorated woman during WWII and the most decorated spy of any gender. Join us as we delve into what made her such an amazing spy. This week's recommendations: Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis The Nightingale byKristin Hannah Odette (the 1950s film) Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover the work of Ruth Coker Burks. She is a saint who cared for dying AIDS patients whose families had abandoned them during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Join us as we learn more about why she deserves to be canonized! This week's recommendations: Watch 5B, Angels in America, and/or Pose. We'll also have the Rent soundtrack on repeat! Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we cover a major babe, the legend, Amelia Earhart. Amelia was an American aviation pioneer and the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Join us as we learn more about this Queen of the Air! This week's recommendations: Watch the movie Amelia or Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. We're also listening to Vanished: Amelia Earhart. Don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the lives of 3 amazing women in the NFL; Sarah Thomas, Jen Welter, and Amy Trask. Join us as we learn more about these trailblazing women! This week's recommendations: Listen to the On Her Turf podcast with Amy Trask and/or read Amy's book You Negotiate like a Girl. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! @oysdpodcast #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Oprah Winfrey, media executive, actress, producer, legendary talk show host, and philanthropist. Join us as we learn more about her life and the events that led to her massive success! This week's recommendations: Watch or listen to anything Oprah has produced. We recommend The Color Purple or When They See Us. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Dolores Huerta, an American labor leader and civil rights activist & co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association. Join us as we learn more about her life! This week's recommendations: A Crushing Love, Dolores, or Cesar Chavez. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Hatshepsut, the longest reigning female pharaoh in Egypt, ruling for 21 prosperous years in the 15th century B.C. Join us as we learn more about why she is considered one of Egypt's most successful pharaohs! This week's recommendations: The Mummy, What Killed the Smile of Hatshepsut - A Woman Who Was A Pharaoh, The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut's Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt, or Michelle Moran’s books. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Shirley Temple, an American actress and singer who was known as “America’s Little Darling”. She was Hollywood's number one box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, but there's so much more to her life than that. Join us as we learn more about her! This week's recommendations: Watch any Shirley Temple movie and/or read her autobiography Child Star. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Amazing Grace Hopper, a pioneer of computer programming who developed the first computer compiler and the first computer programming language. Join us as we learn more about her life and work. This week's recommendations: Watch The Imitation Game and/orLand Girls on Netflix. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Ida Lupino: actress, director, and producer. She is widely regarded as one of the most prominent, and one of the only, female filmmakers in the 1950s Hollywood studio system. Join us as we learn more about her life and work. This week's recommendations: Watch one film that Ida starred in and one film she directed. Also watch this clip. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of Artemisia Gentileschi. Artemisia was an Italian Baroque painter who is now considered one of the most accomplished painters in the generation following Caravaggio. Join us as we learn more about her life and work. This week's recommendations: Watch the Artemesia movie. Read The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel. And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.

This week we dive into the life of JK Rowling. Rowling is best known as the author of the Harry Potter series, but she’s also a philanthropist, film producer, television producer and screenwriter. Join us as we learn more about her life and work. This week's recommendations: Watch any Harry Potter movie. You can also take the Buzzfeed quiz to see which house you're in! And don't forget to share with us on Instagram! #oysdpodchallenge  Intro/Outro Music: Tripped and Fell in Love (instrumental) by Yacht.