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Sep 3, 2025 • 57min
Janis Joplin
We kick off a brand-new season of Queens Podcast with the one and only Janis Joplin—Port Arthur’s wild child who became a 1960s rock legend. From awkward high-school years in segregated Texas to discovering the blues, to fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, bringing down the house at Monterey Pop, and flying into Woodstock by helicopter, Katy and Nathan trace the meteoric rise—and heartbreaking fall—of a woman who refused to shrink herself. Expect Texas gossip, bisexual chaos, and the usual Queens Podcast charm
Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome to Queen's Podcast
03:02 Introducing Janis Joplin
08:47 High School Struggles
13:57 College and Early Music Career
17:07 San Francisco and the Hippie Movement
24:27 Return to Texas and Attempt to Get Clean
25:53 Big Brother and the Holding Company
29:27 Peggy: The Villain or Friend?
33:00 Monterey Pop Festival and Rising Fame
38:23 Woodstock
42:20 The Downward Spiral
45:07 A Glimmer of Hope in Brazil
47:38 Final Days and Legacy
Sources:
Birth chart: https://astro-charts.com/persons/chart/janis-joplin/
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/nov/22/janis-joplin-teenage-traumas-little-girl-blue
https://sharpscript.net/usecases/rockstar-files/dead/joplin/
She dares to be different: https://www.michaelcorcoran.net/she-dares-to-be-different-janis-at-ut-1962/
Monterey fest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1zFnyEe3nE
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Aug 20, 2025 • 55min
Martha Stewart with Right Answers Mostly
Martha Stewart: The Domestic Goddess Who Went to Prison! Martha Stewart isn’t just the queen of centerpieces and perfectly folded napkins — she’s a woman whose life has spanned modeling contracts, Wall Street, billion-dollar empires, federal indictments, and yes… prison at “Camp Cupcake.”
This week, we’re joined by our friends Tess & Claire from Right Answers Mostly to dig into Martha’s remarkable (and scandal-filled) life. From kissing strangers on her honeymoon, to becoming America’s first female self-made billionaire, to her unlikely friendship with Snoop Dogg — Martha’s story is proof that perfectionism and ambition can build an empire… but they can also land you in hot water with the feds.
00:00 Welcome and Special Guests Introduction
01:16 Introducing Today's Topic: Martha Stewart
05:56 Martha Stewart's Early Life and Family Background
11:21 Martha's College Years and Early Marriage
13:24 Martha's Honeymoon and Early Career
16:27 Motherhood and Wall Street Career
20:54 Catering Business and Rise to Fame
28:04 A New Beginning: Launching a Magazine
30:52 Insider Trading Scandal
34:40 Prison Time and Reform
37:00 Post-Prison Comeback
39:27 Martha and Snoop: An Unlikely Duo
49:05 Reflecting on Martha's Legacy
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Aug 6, 2025 • 46min
The White Ship Disaster (patreon re-run)
In 2023, we did a 3-part series on Empress Matilda (icon) and the Anarchy that was her fight for the English throne. But how did England (and Normandy...) end up in this predicament in the first place?
Ladies and gentlemen, we're discussing The White Ship Disaster. You can find more episodes like this on our Patreon and you can listen to our Empress Matilda series at this link.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer
00:56 Empress Matilda and the White Ship Disaster
03:04 The Royal Family Drama
06:30 King Henry's Reign and Policies
11:26 The Party on the White Ship
20:12 The Blessing and the Inevitable Tragedy
21:56 Theories on Steven's Departure
28:30 The Tragic Shipwreck
30:33 Comparing the White Ship to the Titanic
38:55 The Aftermath and Historical Impact
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Jul 30, 2025 • 31min
Jiutian Xuannü (For the Love of Histor)
Today we have a really cool episode our friend TK from The Love of History let us borrow about a bad ass mythical goddess, Jiutian Xuannü .
Check out for the Love of History here and follower her on Instagram!
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Special Episode Announcement00:43 Welcome to For the Love of History00:54 Valentine's Day and Housekeeping01:39 History BFF Travel Meetup02:42 YouTube Channel and Content Updates03:22 Introduction to Chinese Mythology04:40 Creation Story of Pengu07:11 Nüwa and the Creation of Humans08:48 The Pantheon of Chinese Deities11:34 Introduction to Jiutian Xuannü14:01 Jiutian Xuannü's Powers and Influence18:37 Sexuality and Taoist Practices23:09 Historical Erasure and Rediscovery26:05 Final Thoughts and Superstitions27:18 Closing Remarks and Listener Appreciation
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Jul 25, 2025 • 36min
Olga Alexandrovna part 2
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Earlier this week we ran an episode covering the first part of her life, and here we are now covering the second half.
Rabbit holes the size of Russia in this one. We're talking Russian Revolution, Rasputin, and so much more.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:51 Olga's Unhappy Marriage
01:29 The Affair and Divorce Request
05:38 Political Turmoil and Family Dynamics
12:33 Olga's Role in World War I
13:52 The Long-Awaited Annulment
16:59 Revolution and House Arrest
23:04 Life in Denmark
30:54 World War II and Canada
32:17 Final Years and Legacy
See samples of her art work here
Lots of great pics of Olga before and after the revolution
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2025 • 39min
Olga Alexandrovna part 1
In 2023 we covered Dagmar of Denmark aka Maria Feodorovna and after that we went onto our Patreon to discuss her daughter, Olga. Olga's life was fascinating and sad and in this Patreon vault episode, we get into the early years of it.
Time stamps:
And if you haven't listened to our Dagmar of Denmark series, find all three episodes here: https://queenshistorypodcast.com/maria-feodorovna-of-russia-aka-dagmar-of-denmark/
00:00 Introduction and Summer Break Announcement
00:57 Introducing Olga Alexandrovna
07:09 Family Dynamics and Parental Relationships
16:33 Olga's Public Debut and Struggles
20:51 Royal Matchmaking and Cousin Marriages
26:57 A Lavish Wedding and a Lonely Night
29:43 Struggles of a Royal Marriage
31:58 Olga's Acts of Kindness
35:12 A New Romantic Interest
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Frederick the Great
Back in 2024, we dug deep into the life of Maria Theresa and during that time we kept finding one guy who she was at odds with every step of the way. Frederick the Great.
We expected him to be a horrible guy when we started this Patreon 2023 episode. But instead we found a really nuanced, gay, dog loving guy...who also totally loved war. We hope you enjoy this patreon vault episode!
time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Queen's Podcast
00:53 Frederick the Great: The Early Years
03:18 Frederick's Strained Relationship with His Father
06:31 Forbidden Love and Family Tensions
17:04 Frederick's Attempted Escape and Consequences
29:48 Forced Marriage and Continued Struggles
33:58 Frederick's Military Reinstatement and Studies
34:52 Reconciliation with His Father
36:26 Frederick Ascends the Throne and Faces Austria
39:19 The War of Austrian Succession
42:23 Frederick's Military Strategies and the Seven Years' War
47:34 The War of Bavarian Succession and Unification of Germany
54:01 Frederick's Later Years and Legacy
58:06 Frederick's Final Resting Place and Modern Legacy
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Jul 4, 2025 • 28min
Katy's Corner: Hercules Mulligan & Cato
Do you know the story of these two revolutionary spies? Well, you should! Hercules Mulligan & Cato saved George Washington (maybe you've heard of him) not once, but twice. And it took balls, y'all.
Here are some sources if you'd like to read more
https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/hercules-mulligan-irish-spy-washington
https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/06/the-incredible-story-of-hercules-mulligan/
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 56min
The Goiânia Accident: Nathan and Katy on The Alarmist
Not all that shimmers is gold. Sometimes it's radioactive waste and it could kill like a lot of people. Have you ever heard of the Goiania Accident of 1987?
It was an absolute disaster that our friends over on The Almarist told us all about in December 2024. Join Katy and Nathan as we sit down with Rebecca Delgado Smith and the rest of the Alarmist crew to learn more and decide who's to blame.
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:46 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests
02:03 The Goiana Accident: A Historical Tragedy
04:46 The Fallout and Cleanup Efforts
09:20 Analyzing the Causes and Blame
12:40 The Role of Radioactive Materials
30:02 The Dangers of Radioactive Waste
40:55 Who is to blame?
Check out the Alarmist on Patreon and Apple Podcasts
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2025 • 39min
Ghosts of Hampton Court Palace
Welcome to the Queens summer break! In this spooky Patreon episode of Queens Podcast, Nathan and Katy delve into the ghostly encounters at Hampton Court Palace.
From the tragic tale of Katherine Howard's haunting presence to Jane Seymour's spectral appearances, they explore the rich, eerie history of these Tudor queens.
Time stamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Queen's Summer Break
01:04 Getting Spooky with Ghost Stories
03:46 Exploring Hampton Court's Haunted History
08:36 Katherine Howard's Tragic Tale
17:59 Jane Seymour: The Beloved Queen
19:23 Henry VIII's Queenly Shutdowns
19:38 Jane Seymour's Final Days
27:15 The Skeletor Ghost Mystery
30:24 The Gray Lady of Hampton Court
36:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Stories
Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please get in touch with advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store, and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices