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A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland

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by Adrien Behn

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18 episodes
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On November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days. Nellie Bly went east, and Elizabeth Bisland headed west. This eleven part series will unpack their whirlwind adventure and what it was like to circumnavigate the globe alone as a woman at a time where women had no rights. Storyteller and travel writer Adrien Behn brings Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bislands' experiences, emotions, and adventures to life in this serialized podcast. A Race Around the World brings the incredible accomplishments of these two bold solo female travelers to life, going through every country and feeling they face while braving the world on their own, in under 80 days.

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9/4/2023

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Recent Episodes

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December 19, 2023

The Final Stage

<p>What happens to the rest of Nellie and Liz's lives and why is their story important? </p>

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December 12, 2023

Stage Nine: Father Time Outdone By A Woman

<p>January 20th-26th: Both women rush closer to the finish line. Liz heads west on her tumultuous ride across the Atlantic while Nellie moves east on high speed trains across the country. And after months of calculation, there is finally a winner to this race. </p>

Episode thumbnail for Stage Eight: Elizabeth Bisland is Turned Around, Mislead, and Lost in Europe

December 5, 2023

Stage Eight: Elizabeth Bisland is Turned Around, Mislead, and Lost in Europe

<p>January 15th-19th: Elizabeth Bisland travels through Europe to try to catch the fastest steamship to get her back to New York in under 80 days. But every steamship bails in the last minute; she gets confusing information, and is stuck in a thunderstorm of all storms as she grasps for her last bits of sanity and good temper. </p>

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What is A Race Around the World: Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland?

On November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days. Nellie Bly went east, and Elizabeth Bisland headed west.

This eleven part series will unpack their whirlwind adventure and what it was like to circumnavigate the globe alone as a woman at a time where women had no rights.

Storyteller and travel writer Adrien Behn brings Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bislands' experiences, emotions, and adventures to life in this serialized podcast.

A Race Around the World brings the incredible accomplishments of these two bold solo female travelers to life, going through every country and feeling they face while braving the world on their own, in under 80 days.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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