Queens Podcast

Today we take a deep dive into the life of Diane de Poitiers, the controversial mistress of Henry II of France. The first in the new mistress series called Side Hustle.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Feodorvna, was the last tsarina (or empress) of Russia. She married her cousin, Nicholas II, for love and everyone hoped they would have a happy reign.Unfortunately, that was not so much the case. Their time on the throne was a disaster pretty much starting from their coronation.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theodora was a remarkable woman who lived in the 6th century AD. She was born into humble beginnings, but through her beauty and intelligence, she rose to become one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. Theodora was the wife of Emperor Justinian I and served as his co-ruler, using her influence to promote social justice and women's rights. She was also known for her patronage of the arts and her efforts to improve the lives of the poor. Despite facing opposition from the ruling class, Theodora remained committed to her causes, leaving a lasting legacy as a strong and compassionate leader.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matilda of Flanders is often remembered for being short and sassy. And y'all... that's not wrong! Matilda is known as the wife of William the Conqueror, but she was anything but a quiet woman who let the men run the show. We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it!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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our Halloween episode. Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess! But was she? Nathan and Katy pair a vampire-inspired drink as we gab about this supposed infamous serial killers.Was Bathory really that bad? Short answer? Probably no, but maybe. You hear a lot about how this dangerous woman bathed in the blood of virgins (which... probably isn't actually even possible), but what you don't hear about is how a lot of really powerful men owed her money.Like. A lot of money.So, was she so evil that she needed to be locked away for the safety of all the young girls in the country? Or was it just super easy to lock up a rich woman and never have to pay her back? You let us know what you think.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard the phrase, "let them eat cake"? If so, you probably attribute the phrase to the last queen of France. The infamous Marie Antoinette. Let's get this out of the way right now. She didn't say that. The phrase actually originated from a German folk tale that predates her birth. Are we saying that she was the perfect queen though? No. Marie was not raised to rule. Brought at the Austrian court of her impressive mother, Maria Theresa, Marie should not have lacked for education. Yet, little Marie Antonia was not inclined to reading. Anyway, she was never meant to be queen of France.But, as fate would have it, the unprepared teenage Marie finds herself thrown into the French court and the political intrigue at Versaille.Marie's tale is truly heartbreaking and we wish we had better news. Either way, she's definitely made an impression since we're still talking about her to this day.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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Katy and Nathan drink our least favorite cocktail so far and discuss one ruthless woman, Olympias queen of Macedonia (aka, Alexander the Great's mom)  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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be tough. But are you Caterina Sforza tough? (Probably not)Caterina Sforza was an Italian noblewoman, political leader, and military leader who lived during the Renaissance. She was born in 1463 in Forlì and was the daughter of Galeazzo Maria Sforza, the Duke of Milan, and Lucrezia Landriani. She was known for her intelligence, strength and courage, and was a powerful leader in her own right.At the age of sixteen, Caterina was married off to Girolamo Riario, the nephew of Pope Sixtus IV, and became the Lady of Imola and Forlì. After Girolamo's assassination, Caterina was forced to take up arms to defend her lands and fought against the French and their allies. She was well-known for her bravery and skill in warfare and even managed to capture the Castle of Ravaldino.Caterina was also known for her intelligence and cunning; she was a master negotiator and diplomat, and was able to influence many political events throughout her life. She was even said to have poisoned her enemies on occasion!Caterina Sforza was an impressive figure in the Renaissance and a great example of a strong, intelligent woman who made her mark on history. She was a leader in her own right and an inspiration to many.--------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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, we are very accustomed to Queens named Elizabeth in England these days, but who was the original Elizabeth? Well, that would be Elizabeth Woodville, of course. Aka, Liza with a W!Elizabeth Woodville's marriage to the young and handsome king Edward IV was scandalous. Was it witchcraft? No. She was just super hot and lovely, so he wanted to marry her despite her being a widow and a commoner. (Even though her mother had literally been a duchess, but whatever) . In this episode we go over: The Wars of the Roses The Princes in the Tower Lots of family drama Witchcraft accusations The introduction of the Tudor dynasty All while drinking malmsey wine (which Liza may or may not have had her brother-in-law drowned in).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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katy and Nathan drink a Chinese inspired cocktail called the Lotus Flower and dish about the #Wuthless Wu Zetian. Joined by our friend Natalie we try to uncover this complicated historical figure. Baby murdering bitch or badass ruler? 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!Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices