Diana Nyad's story unfolds as the hosts celebrate their podcast anniversary, highlighting her achievements in honor of pride month in this interview episode.
18 May 2025
Nina Simone
Tonight we are talking about one of my all time favorite musicians, Nina Simone. We discovered Miss Simone at an exhibit at the High Museum of Art, way back in 2015 or 2016. The exhibit was https://high.org/exhibition/paul-stephen-benjamin-black-is-the-color/ (https://high.org/exhibition/paul-stephen-benjamin-black-is-the-color/) . It was beautiful and haunting.
This led us to seek out Nina Simone’s music as well as her story. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Links to the Documentaries mentioned
What Happened Miss Simone
https://www.netflix.com/watch/70308063?trackId=268410292&tctx=0%2C1%2C54ac20f1-0f2f-479d-95e6-8bc56ce5d4ef-38185840%2C54ac20f1-0f2f-479d-95e6-8bc56ce5d4ef-38185840%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C70308063%2CVideo%3A70308063%2CminiDpPlayButton (https://www.netflix.com/watch/70308063?trackId=268410292&tctx=0%2C1%2C54ac20f1-0f2f-479d-95e6-8bc56ce5d4ef-38185840%2C54ac20f1-0f2f-479d-95e6-8bc56ce5d4ef-38185840%7C2%2Cunknown%2C%2C%2CtitlesResults%2C70308063%2CVideo%3A70308063%2CminiDpPlayButton)
Summer of Soul, which I erroneously said was on Netflix. It is on Disney+
https://www.disneyplus.com/play/87d249a9-f236-40cc-bfd5-fbf9cbc44dff (https://www.disneyplus.com/play/87d249a9-f236-40cc-bfd5-fbf9cbc44dff)
Thanks for listening and stay curious!
12 Apr 2025
Tarot Cards
Kate and I went on a wonderful trip in early February this year. Unfortunately, we got sick when we got home. This put us way behind in our Podcast schedule, so we decided to post an episode that we recorded in November, 2023. Kate takes over the show and tells us about Tarot cards! Come and join us for History, Stirred not Shaken. We thank you for listening and supporting our show! Stay curious.
9 Mar 2025
Happy Birthday Barbie & Kate
It's March 9th, Birthday of both Barbie and Kate! Join Kate and I as we chat about the history of one of the world's most popular toy phenomenon's, Barbie.
15 Feb 2025
The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. The spacecraft disintegrated 46,000 feet (14 km) above the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:39 a.m. EST. It was the first fatal accident involving an American spacecraft while in flight and it happened as thousands of school children and millions of people around the world watched live on television.
Join us as we discuss the accident and also the Netflix series Challenger: The Final Flight.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81012137 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81012137)
11 Jan 2025
Chernobyl Disaster
Back in 2023 we watched HBO Max’s Chernobyl Disaster, so we decided to chat about the facts of the Disaster and the accuracy of the HBO-MAX series. We also watched several other HBO-MAX Documentaries on Chernobyl. Join us for History Shaken Not Stirred with vodka in this fun chatty episode. Below are the links to the shows mentioned. Stay curious!
The series Chernobyl Disaster
https://play.max.com/mini-series/396999a6-3fff-4af3-802b-10c46d10deff (https://play.max.com/mini-series/396999a6-3fff-4af3-802b-10c46d10deff)
The documentary Chernobyl the Lost Tapes
https://play.max.com/movie/f0a8654e-40fc-4d4e-8eb9-26cf826856f3 (https://play.max.com/movie/f0a8654e-40fc-4d4e-8eb9-26cf826856f3)
The documentary Secrets, Lies and the Untold Stories
https://play.max.com/standalone/9990a2ba-67a2-454e-b149-c94ac79ec61c (https://play.max.com/standalone/9990a2ba-67a2-454e-b149-c94ac79ec61c)
15 Dec 2024
Disney Fun
When we are not talking History, we are talking about Disney. In this episode we share stories about the attractions we miss the most, which attractions we wouldn't miss and just general Disney shenanigans. It's our holiday fun episode! Stay curious and thanks for listening.
13 Nov 2024
CV Wood - First "Official" employee of Disneyland
CV Wood, a pioneering theme park designer, shares his previously untold story of being the first 'official' employee of Disneyland and his subsequent impact on the development of other iconic American amusement parks.
9 Oct 2024
The Beales of Grey Gardens
Last year we re-discovered the wonderful world of the Beales of Grey Gardens! In this episode Kate and I discuss our love and respect of Big Edie and Little Edie. We discuss several of the documentaries and the HBO Movie Grey Gardens.
https://www.hbo.com/movies/grey-gardens (https://www.hbo.com/movies/grey-gardens)
The original Documentary Grey Gardens
https://play.max.com/movie/1da58c29-5bfc-4198-8ac6-055f8cd0eee6 (https://play.max.com/movie/1da58c29-5bfc-4198-8ac6-055f8cd0eee6)
The second Documentary The Beales of Grey Gardens
https://play.max.com/movie/242aaeb0-020a-41b8-bca3-80b56d1e7ced (https://play.max.com/movie/242aaeb0-020a-41b8-bca3-80b56d1e7ced)
We also recommend checking out Fern Bernsteins podcast Grey Gardens
https://www.fernbernstein.com/my-podcasts (https://www.fernbernstein.com/my-podcasts)
Plus the following books:
Jerry Torre's memoir about his time at Grey Gardens
https://www.amazon.com/Marble-Faun-Grey-Gardens-Jacqueline/dp/0999517708/ref=asc_df_0999517708/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693608195517&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8255108342373159862&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9191651&hvtargid=pla-525104625589&psc=1&mcid=2c54f19d41f53b1081bd88107fbe3954 (https://www.amazon.com/Marble-Faun-Grey-Gardens-Jacqueline/dp/0999517708/ref=asc_df_0999517708/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693608195517&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8255108342373159862&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9191651&hvtargid=pla-525104625589&psc=1&mcid=2c54f19d41f53b1081bd88107fbe3954)
Lois Wright's Life Story about her memories of Grey Gardens.
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Grey-Gardens-Wrights-Improbable/dp/1081689617/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VX933P7ZTDZG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ofGzOXKrQAzzyZMVKUdEAAGttfLnRX3l6itvE8yf2AKh8ubh9NSWlQ1Yc-3_Vk0OyZh8xkxh16R0JJsZyCoWiAZTXs_YzU4zKWRAUdi9c74._Bwe-_JKE24HTYotcXD68SCy9jMkRQrdhsAsEbj1JBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=grey+gardens+lois&qid=1728315429&s=books&sprefix=grey+gardens+lois%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Grey-Gardens-Wrights-Improbable/dp/1081689617/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VX933P7ZTDZG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ofGzOXKrQAzzyZMVKUdEAAGttfLnRX3l6itvE8yf2AKh8ubh9NSWlQ1Yc-3_Vk0OyZh8xkxh16R0JJsZyCoWiAZTXs_YzU4zKWRAUdi9c74._Bwe-_JKE24HTYotcXD68SCy9jMkRQrdhsAsEbj1JBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=grey+gardens+lois&qid=1728315429&s=books&sprefix=grey+gardens+lois%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1)
Both books are delightful and insightful!
Remember to stay curious and join us next time for History Shaken Not Stirred.
4 Sept 2024
Anna Rosenberg - Confidante to President Franklin Roosevelt
Several months ago, I came across a book recommended in my Kindle Library called “The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman who helped win WWII and shape modern history”, by author Christopher C. Gorham. Of course my interest was piqued! The book was a fascinating read about a woman who was well known while alive in the 20th century, but someone whose story I believe has fallen through the cracks in the 21st century.
Here's the link to Christopher Gorham's book;
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B359W5JD/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title?ccs_id=7c19a080-fad7-4ad2-82f9-d7ba0f6caeb6 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B359W5JD/ref=kinw_myk_ro_title?ccs_id=7c19a080-fad7-4ad2-82f9-d7ba0f6caeb6)
In this episode we are going to delve into Anna's fascinating story. Enjoy and stay curious.
OtherLinks:
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rosenberg-anna-marie-lederer (https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rosenberg-anna-marie-lederer)
https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/anna-m-rosenberg-world-war-ii (https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/anna-m-rosenberg-world-war-ii)
Ketel One Vodka Dirty Martini Recipe:
Ingredients
1.5 oz Ketel one Vodka
1.0 oz Olive Brine
Garnish with a green oliveEquipment
1 x Martini glass
1 x Cocktail shaker
1 x Good quality ice cube
Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Serve straight up in a martini glass. Garnish with a green olive.
Ketel One Vodka Dry Martini Recipe:
Ingredients 1.4 oz Ketel One Vodka
0.3 oz Dry VermouthEquipment
1 x Martini glass
1 x Mixing Glass & Strainer
1 x Bar Spoon
1 x Good quality iceStir all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
8 Aug 2024
Flora Sandes, an amazing woman, the only British women to fight on the front lines in World War I.
Flora Sandes left England to serve as a nurse in Belgrade, Serbia at the beginning of WWI. Within 3 years, she had traveled back and forth to the UK to raise funds for the Serbian Army, faced the tribulations of the great retreat of the Serbian Army through Albania, joined the Serbian Army, and returned with the Serbian forces to Monastir. She was wounded after the Serbian Army began their push north, and was ultimately awarded the rank of Senior Captain. She is to this day much beloved as a hero in Serbia!
10 Jul 2024
The Bonnie and Clyde of Western North Carolina
At the onset of the Civil War, western North Carolina was notorious for having some of the bloodiest hostilities during and after the war. The area was fraught with fighting amounts Pro Union and Pro Confederate factions. The mountain war in North Carolina represented both the worst and the best of the South. This story is just one of the many tales of violence, humor, loyalty and vengeance, seen during the War Between the States.
5 Jun 2024
Gentleman Jack-Anne Lister
In this chapter we discuss the life of Anne Lister aka Gentleman Jack , the 19th Century woman credited with the first same sex marriage. Her inquisitive mind and adventurous spirit set the stage for a life that would be anything but ordinary.
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