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Chapter 38 - Little Women
March 04, 2022 20:20 - 25 minutes - 18.1 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies. Read by Amber Jacoba.
Chapter 37 - Little Women
February 25, 2022 20:24 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEvery Friday, starting May 7, we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies. Read by Amber Jacoba.
Tina Turner - Katie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
February 21, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 28.8 MBThe gal pals get into how important Black History is to the community before sharing their adoring love for Tina Turner. Tina is an inspiration on SO many levels. Katie talks about Tina's life and also Tina's newest book Happiness Becomes You which focuses more on her Baptist upbring and her Buddhist faith. More on galsguide.org
Grace Wilson Evans - Edan’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
February 17, 2022 18:30 - 40 minutes - 26.5 MBEdan talks about family in this week's episode and we're so glad she does because her great-grandmother is someone we all should know about. Grace Wilson Evans was a strong voice for Black people and women in Terra Haute, Indiana. She stood up to the KKK and love libraries. She's an amazing gal! Show Notes at galsguide.org
Queen Nanny - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal
February 07, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBIt's a new month and the gal pals are talking about amazing Black women of history. Bonnie Fillenwarth starts us off with Queen Nanny of the Maroons. A Chieftess of Jamaica who legend says caught bullets with her butt and fired them back! Learn about this gal!
Chapter 36 - Little Women
February 04, 2022 19:39 - 12 minutes - 9.36 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 35 - Little Women
January 28, 2022 19:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
La Pola - Leah’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBLeah wraps up Revolutionary Gal's Month talking about the Columbia spy known as La Pola. This gal went down fightin'! The Gal Pals also talk about what revolution they would 100% show up for.
Chapter 34 - Little Women
January 21, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Rosa Luxemburg - Katie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 24.7 MBWhat more rebellious reading, going to the bathroom, or economics? You decide after this fascinating episode where Katie tells us about Polish economist and philosopher, Rosa Luxemburg. More info at galsguide.org
Chapter 33 - Little Women
January 14, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 20.8 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Dutch Assassins - Lisa’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 31.8 MB"Stuffs gonna happen" just might be our new motto of the show. After finding out what music the gal pals find revolutionary Lisa follows the advice of her bartender and reads "Seducing and Killing Nazi's" and tells us the amazing story of three Dutch teenagers, Hannie, Freddie, and Truus who did their part for the war effort. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 32 - Little Women
January 07, 2022 20:28 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Bonnie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal - Benazir Bhutto
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWe're back!!! Season 4 starts the revolution with Bonnie talking about the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 31 - Little Women
December 17, 2021 19:30 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Zitkála-Šá - Leah‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
December 01, 2021 19:55 - 28 minutes - 37 MBIt's the last episode of Season 3 of the Gal's Guide Podcast! Leah talks about the Indigenous gal who was known for way more than just one thing! Zitkála-Šá was an activist, writer, and was the first Native American to write an opera. Learn about this fascinating woman who used her skills and talents to better her people. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 30 -Little Women
November 20, 2021 16:03 - 25 minutes - 21 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Mary Golda Ross - Katie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
November 17, 2021 20:27 - 30 minutes - 40.8 MBKatie talks about the designer of rockets & missiles for Lockheed Martin! Mary Golda Ross was a shining example of a Cherokee Nation education who reached the stars! We don't even know the fullest extent of her awesomeness because a lot of her work is still classified to this day. Area 51, anyone? More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 29 - Little Women
November 12, 2021 23:32 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Sacheen Littlefeather - Edan‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
November 11, 2021 21:16 - 35 minutes - 44.6 MBEdan talks about the life of Sacheen Littlefeather before and after refusing Marlon Brando's Oscar for The Godfather. We also talk about drum circles, sweat lodges and casting more Indigenous People in films and TV. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 28 - Little Women
November 06, 2021 16:11 - 34 minutes - 29.8 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Elizabeth Peratrovich - Bonnie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal
November 01, 2021 22:45 - 25 minutes - 32.6 MBBonnie starts off Indigenous Month with the Alaskan Civil Rights hero, Elizabeth Peratovich. We also pay homage to the native lands that house the Gal's Guide Library and our homes. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 27 - Little Women
October 29, 2021 18:57 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. This episode does have a disclaimer on it https://matadornetwork.com/read/indigenous-language-stop-appropriating/ More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Bianca Majolie -Elyssa‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 23 MBElyssa wraps up Disney Gal Month with the wonderful history of the first woman hired in the Disney Story Department. Bianca Majolie was behind many of the "Silly Symphonies" and your favorite characters. She brought the heart instead of the pranks to the Disney stories. She was also the only girl in the room. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 26 - Little Women
October 23, 2021 14:29 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Jennifer Lee - Leah‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
October 21, 2021 19:23 - 19 minutes - 24.9 MBLeah talks about one of her favorite creators that is working right now as the Head of Disney Animation, Jennifer Lee. How did she get the gig? Co-directing a $1.28 Billion Box Office doesn't hurt. Frozen creator, Jennifer Lee has an amazing story the ties together sisters, fear, and getting the story right. Also, do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: ...
Chapter 25 - Little Women
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Harriet Burns - Jenn‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 31.3 MBJen talks about the Disney Imagineer behind many of your favorite rides and areas at the Disney Parks! Two of her favorites that she worked on were Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion - she even has her own tombstone on the Haunted Mansion grounds, can you guess which one before the episode is done? More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Adriana Caselotti - Bonnie‘s 1 Cool Disney Gal
October 04, 2021 13:01 - 18 minutes - 23.7 MBIt's the start of Disney Gals Month and Bonnie starts us off wondering why Donald Duck doesn't have pants but Mickey Mouse does. Oh! And we talk about the Disney Legend, the voice of Snow White, Adriana Caselotti. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 24 - Little Women
October 01, 2021 21:12 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Animal Activists - Katie‘s 1 Cool Activist Thing
October 01, 2021 18:19 - 30 minutes - 23.2 MBKatie wraps up activist month talking about 4 amazing animal activist gals. Learn about Caroline Earle White who started animal shelters, Margaret Murie who was the grandmother of the conservation movement, Harriet Hemenway who co-founded the Audubon Society, and Genesis Butler the young lady who is on the scene right now daring us (AND THE POPE) to eat less meat. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com...
Chapter 23 - Little Women
September 29, 2021 17:36 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Guerrilla Girls - Klaire‘s 1 Cool Activist Group
September 20, 2021 13:01 - 43 minutes - 32 MB"Do women have to be naked to be in the met?" The Guerrilla Girls asked this question in 1985 and Klaire Lockheart has us still asking today! Dive into a fantastic episode about art history and statistics that will have you ready to buy more art by women! More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Wilma Mankiller - Leah‘s 1 Cool Activist Gal
September 18, 2021 16:27 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBNation, Wilma Mankiller. Gloria Steinman once said that if our country was more fair this woman would have been President of the United States. Wilma was one of the native peoples who reclaimed and occupied Alcatraz Island for 19 months. Learn about this inspirational and dynamic woman who should be taught in all schools. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 22 - Little Women
September 17, 2021 15:55 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Saudi Arabian Women‘s Right to Drive - Bonnie‘s 1 Cool Activist Thing
September 08, 2021 17:40 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIt's the start of Activist Gals Month and we're trying to turn anger into positive change. Bonnie talks about 3 amazing women in Saudi Arabia who have fought for the right to drive for women. Learn about Loujain al-Halthloul and her time in jail, Manal al-Sharif leading 100 women behind the wheel, and Ameera al-Taweel a Princess who trying to do her part as well. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/...
Chapter 21 - Little Women
September 03, 2021 21:03 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Gerda Taro - Katie's 1 Cool Photographer
August 30, 2021 13:52 - 26 minutes - 33 MBTo wrap up Photographer Gal month the Gal Pals talk about the favorite photos that they have taken, we learn no one likes a reverse centaur and that Gerda Taro is is amazing. Gerda was the first woman photographer to die on the front lines. Papa Hemingway was a fan of her work. Learn all about this pequena rubia of photography. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 20 - Little Women
August 27, 2021 17:53 - 15 minutes - 13 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Dorothea Lange - Jen's 1 Cool Photography Gal
August 23, 2021 18:54 - 28 minutes - 36.1 MBJen shows us how powerful photos can be to empathize. Remember the Migrant Mother photo? Jen talks about the photographer,Dorothea Lange, behind that photo just after Katie talks about her inappropriate scrapbook...because we can't be serious all the time. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 19 - Little Women
August 20, 2021 13:14 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Pennie Smith - Leah's 1 Cool Photography Gal
August 19, 2021 16:18 - 26 minutes - 35.5 MBLeah takes us on the journey into The Only Band That Matters and their iconic photo. That's right, we're talking about Pennie Smith's photo of the London Calling album by The Clash. Did you know that photo nearly never happened? The story is incredible! Show Notes with photos: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 18 - Little Women
August 13, 2021 18:13 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Dr. Katie Bouman - Bonnie's 1 Cool Photography Gal
August 12, 2021 17:10 - 24 minutes - 29.8 MBIt's the start of Photography Month at Gal's Guide and Bonnie starts us off with an image that took thousands of terabytes of data to produce - it's the first image of a black hole! Bonnie talks about Dr. Katie Bouman the adorkable face of the team that made the impossible, possible! Show Notes with photos: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 17 - Little Women
August 06, 2021 17:06 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Heraean Games - Leah's 1 Cool Olympic Thing
July 26, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 33.6 MBLeah wraps up Olympic month by taking us back in time to 776 B.C. to the time of the Heraean Game (AKA Girl Olympics) where running with a boob out what a challenge! Leah also brings up loopholes so the ladies play with the oil-drenched guys and then talks about how all the nakedness was ruined and the party was cancelled for 1500 years. She gets us up to speed on when women could join the Olympics whether they knew they were competing or not. Totally NSFW but funny episode. More info a...
Chapter 16 - Little Women
July 23, 2021 17:39 - 15 minutes - 11.4 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Lottie Dod - Katie's 1 Cool Olympic Gal
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Gal Pals find Olympic games where they can sit or lay down, meanwhile Katie tells us about Lottie Dod who never sat still. Voted the best versatile female athlete by Guinness World Records, Lottie played a ton of sports including winning Silver in Archery and being the youngest ever female singles champion in Wimbleton! More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Chapter 15 - Little Women
July 16, 2021 17:41 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBEvery Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This American classic is a coming-of-age tale requested by her publisher. Read by Amber Jacoba. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib
Suyra Bonaly Edan's 1 Cool Olympic Gal
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 44.1 MBEdan shares what Olympic greatness is all about with a French figure skater who didn't win Gold but should have. Learn all about the amazing Suyra Bonaly! More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: www.facebook.com/galsguidelibrary/ Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideLib