Queens Podcast

Hey, y'all! Today we want to introduce you to our friends at Spirits. Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore and we think you'll LOVE them like we do. In this episode, they tell us all about the Egyptian Head B in Charge, the goddess Isis. In this episode Isis does magi, brings people back from the dead, controls scorpions and MORE. Want more Spirits? Check them out at https://spiritspodcast.com/ and wherever you get your podcasts! Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Queens Podcast and Spirits01:50 Meet the Hosts: Amanda and Julia02:28 Diving into the Goddess Isis03:23 Isis in Egyptian Art and Symbolism08:29 Isis's Role in Egyptian Society15:31 Isis's Influence Beyond Egypt22:49 The Story of Isis and Osiris24:56 The Coffin Conspiracy25:59 The Deadly Game27:06 Osiris's Tragic Fate28:24 Isis's Grief and Determination29:11 The Resurrection of Osiris30:54 The Greek Influence37:12 Isis and the Seven Scorpions42:44 The True Name of RaQueens 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

In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are finishing up the life and times of Livia Drusilla, first (unofficial) empress of Rome. In this episodes we're going from around 17 BC to the end of her long life in 29 AD. We see Livia's reputation go from pretty good to horrible. So, y'all let us know what you think. Was she a cold blooded killer, innocent bystander or somewhere in between?Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning01:22 Fan Votes and Award Winners02:56 Livia Drusilla's Ambitions06:03 Tiberius's Struggles and Exile10:57 The Heir Crisis and Livia's Influence17:49 Augustus's Final Years and Death22:29 Augustus's Will and Livia's New Status25:37 Tiberius's Reluctant Reign27:23 Germanicus's Death and Public Outcry36:19 Livia's Final Years and LegacySome sources Power In Place - Livia, Empress of Rome Death of Drusus Queens Podcast Agrippina the Elder part 2 The Other Half Podcast The Exploress Podcast Wikipedia All three episodes in this series can be found on our websiteQueens 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

Welcome back to our continued story about the first empress of the Roman Empire, Livia Drusilla. In our last episode, we told you about a scared young woman on the run. But now, Livia is back in Rome and pulling the strings in an increasingly complicated political system. Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer01:02 Recap of Livia Drusilla's Scandalous Marriage02:02 Livia's Public Image and Role in Octavian's Campaign13:04 Octavian's War with Mark Antony15:21 Octavian Becomes Augustus23:04 The Illusion of Domesticity23:39 Financial Freedom in Ancient Rome27:06 Ambitions for Her Sons32:19 Rumors and Rivalries33:54 Augustus' Health Crisis40:34 Augustus' Family Policies44:54 Livia's Frustrations and Strategy47:27 Conclusion and Teaser for Part 3sources: https://www.theexploresspodcast.com/episodes/augusta-the-first-ladies-of-imperial-romeThe other half podcast Livia Drusilla 2 Livia Drusilla part 4 https://www.badancient.com/claims/livia/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

In this episode, we are getting to know Livia Drusilla, one of Rome’s most powerful and influential women. Livia’s life began with a solid Roman foundation, but little did anyone know that she was destined to become a woman whose name would echo through history.In this episodes, we'll go from her birth right up to her scandalous second marriage.We'll also re-visit some old Roman besties, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony and Octavian aka Augustus! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning01:14 Ancient Rome and Livia Drusilla03:48 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Talk04:23 Livia's Birth and Early Life06:56 Marriage and Family Dynamics16:06 Livia's First Marriage26:10 The Perils of Fleeing Rome28:54 Life on the Run: The Harsh Realities31:38 Return to Rome and New Beginnings35:40 Meeting Octavian: A New Chapter39:13 The Scandalous Union of Livia and Octavian44:39 Octavia vs. Cleopatra: Role Models and Rivals50:33 Conclusion: Livia's Future UnfoldsSources:The ExploressThe Other Half podcastWikipediaQueens 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

According to Catherine of Aragon, her and her first husband Arthur never umm... went all the way. But so many have questioned her on that. So, we decided to settle it once and for all. Ask the cards! Join us and our resident psychic Tandy for our fourth installment of History's Mysteries! This episode is really insightful and we think y'all will love it! Also, if y'all want to join Tandy's Magical Mentoring, head here: www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/springgmmTime stamps: 00:33 Introducing the Resident Psychic, Tandy and discussion of previous episodes 5:25 We tell Tandy about the life of Catherine of Aragon16:30 Tandy pulls her first card 24:45 Catherine of Aragon's Struggles and Determination26:44 The Nine of Pentacles: Family and Legacy27:45 Courtroom Drama and Feminist Empowerment35:28 The Magician Card: Manifesting Destiny38:44 Catherine's Integrity and Legacy42:44 Reflections and Final ThoughtsInstagram: @tandy_gutierrezUnicorn Wellness Studio: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/Magical Mentoring: Spring 2025Queens 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

In this episode, we delve into the life and legacy of Olympe de Gouges, an often forgotten, yet really remarkable, player in the French Revolution. Olympe was a playwright, activist, advocate and so much more. She's most famous for her Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen and her tragic end, but her story is so much more. We hope you love her as much as we do! Timestamps: 00:37 New Year, New Queens!02:16 Introducing Olympe de Gouges04:56 Early Life and Family Background12:40 Marriage and Motherhood15:44 Rebranding and Moving to Paris27:23 The Controversial Novel: Madame de Valmont's Memoir30:35 The Happy Shipwreck: A Play Against Slavery34:59 Olympe's Feminist Work and the Declaration of Women's Rights37:31 The French Revolution 44:42 Arrest and Trial: The Reign of Terror49:42 Legacy and Resurgence of Olympe de GougesSome sources: Read her novel online: https://olympedegouges.eu/docs/memoir-de-madame-valmont.pdf Stuff you missed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2LeUw4FN8E  https://thenewhistoria.org/schema/olympe-de-gouges/ https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/french-revolution-timeline-overview Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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

In this rerun from 2022, we are talking about the life and times of America's Sweetheart, Betty White!Betty's legacy is huge. Today we're going to discuss her remarkable career, from her early days to becoming a beloved TV icon through shows like The Golden Girls. We chat about her achievements, advocacy, and personal life, including her marriage to Allen Ludden. We'll also discuss her lifelong love of animals and her late-life resurgence as a cultural icon. The episode celebrates Betty White's immense contribution to entertainment and her enduring legacy as a cherished public figure.Some great sources for this episode: Her Book Her Netflix documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/arts/television/betty-white-dead.html https://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0507/Thanks-to-grassroots-Facebook-campaign-actress-Betty-White-to-host-Saturday-Night-Live https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/forest-service-makes-actress-betty-white-honorary-ranger https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/31/longtime-lgbtq-ally-betty-white-has-died-at-99/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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

Elizabeth Taylor: Diamonds, Drama, and DedicationIn this episode of Queen's Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her extravagant lifestyle, tumultuous relationships, and significant contributions to AIDS research. The discussion spans her illustrious film career, iconic jewelry collection, passionate marriages (especially with Richard Burton), and later life focused on philanthropy. We hope y'all love her as much as we do!Time stamps:00:59 Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages and Family03:53 Extravagant Lifestyle and Generosity06:56 The Famous Krupp Diamond12:17 The Taylor-Burton Diamond15:34 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf26:37 Life After Richard Burton32:28 The Campaign Trail and Political Life34:17 Struggles with Depression and Weight37:32 Broadway Success and Reunion with Richard Burton39:11 Intervention and Rehab Journey43:21 AIDS Activism and Philanthropy55:09 Final Years and LegacySome sources:Vanity Fair article about Elizabeth & Richard's relationship Diamonds!Love LettersWeight scrutiny Barbara Walters interview with John Warner Her intervention Vanity Fair- Elizabeth & AIDSOur patreon episode on the AIDS & the Reagan administration You can find all three episodes in this series in one spot on our websiteThis episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/queenspod to get free shipping and 365 day returns!Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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

The Tumultuous Life of Elizabeth Taylor: Love, Loss, and ScandalIn this episode of Queens Podcast, we are jumping back into the life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this episode, Elizabeth is more grown up and ready to take on more grown up roles in her career and her personal life. We're gonna breeze by husband number 2, discuss grief and loss with husband number 3... and mistakes with husband number 4.If you want drama, then this is the episode for you my friends. Make sure to check out our Instagram because we'll be posting lots of the rings and outfits we discuss in this episode over there.Some sources: About working with james dean Mike Todd’s death Elizabeth Taylor Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Vanity Fair re: Burton/ Taylor affair Talking to Oprah about her near death experience This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/queenspod to get free shipping and 365 day returns! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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

Elizabeth Taylor: From Child Star to Independent Woman - The Early YearsJoin Queens Podcast as we explore the early life and career of Elizabeth Taylor. Yes, you may know her as an icon, but do you know how she got there?Today we're bringing baby Elizabeth from London to Hollywood and all the drama in between. Cheers!00:00 Introduction and Content Warning by That Wasn't In My Textbook02:13 Introducing Elizabeth Taylor2:46 Cocktail13:35 Elizabeth's Move to Hollywood18:02 Elizabeth's First Acting Contract18:42 The Studio System in the 1940s22:51 Landing the Role in Lassie25:18 The Breakthrough Role: National Velvet32:07 The Dark Side of Hollywood37:01 Confronting MGM's Louis B. Mayer44:09 A Tumultuous Marriage with Nicky Hilton55:39 Elizabeth Taylor's Independence and Career GrowthSources: Elizabeth Taylor's Birthchart Elizabeth the First podcast Elizabeth Taylor discusses childhood abuse LA Times article about her divorce About her friendship with Montgomery Clift Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact 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!YGKFPS0cFrifAhCm32Ae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices