That Broad's Got Moxie!
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsOh Hello! and Welcome to That Broad's Got Moxie! Your weekly herstory lesson with funny gals, Kyeanna and Kassi. We're bringing the laughs and telling tales of influential, infamous, classy, brassy broads! Research completed, cocktails in hand - we are prepared to take on the good, the bad, and the unladylike. For too long, women have been ignored and we are here to set the record straight! Join us as we explore the lives of these moxie ladies!
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A Little R&R
November 04, 2021 03:27 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBHey Squirrelfriends! We just wanted to update all of our lovely listeners! The squad here at That Broad's Got Moxie is going to take a short break to enjoy the holidays, do some self care, and get ourselves prepared for a new season of TBGM! We love y'all and can't wait to get back to telling wild tales in the new year! See you in 2022!
The Baddy Broads - Kassi's Top 10 Lady Villains & Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBHey Ghoulfriends! Halloween is right around the corner and this week we're bringing the scariest, most horrific broads we could find! Kassi gives us a list of her top ten best (aka most terrifying) ladies of horror. Then Keeks rounds out the epsiode with a Russian noblewoman who tortured and killed, like, SO MANY PEOPLE! It's all bad.
We're Spinsters! Gertrude Tredwell & The Fox Sisters
October 20, 2021 02:04 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBBust out those Ouija boards and let's scare up some spirits! Just kidding, don't do it! This week we've got a lady ghost haunting the Merchant's House and a couple of sisters who spoke to the dead....kind of.
Grandmothers of Goth - Vamps & Morticia Addams
October 16, 2021 15:28 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBAre there any spirits who would like to communicate with us? Hey y'all! We're here with another spooOoOoky epiosde! This week, we talk all about the fabulous women who loved everything macabre and dark and sexy! The OG vamps who cursed the silver screen and Morticia Addams, the iconic spooky queen!
It's A Monster Mash! Mothra & Even MORE Monsters
October 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOOooOOOOooOoo!!! Hello and welcome to Spooky Season! This week, we're kicking it off with a giant, Godzilla-fighting moth, and then we've got a whole new batch of creatures of the night from around the world!
Kyeanna's On the Case! Lizzie Borden & Carol Orzel
September 29, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 44 MBWell hello there! Welcome to another rousing episode of That Broad's Got Moxie! This week, we're on very different ends of the story spectrum. First up, an infamous hatchet-wielding murderer who got away with it forty whacks. Then, a woman with two skeletons who advocated for medical research and was an activist for disability rights!
Literally Changing How You See - Bridget Riley & LaNada War Jack
September 22, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWhat's up everyone! Welcome to That Broad's Got Moxie! Settle in, brag a cocktail and let's dish! This week, we chat about a woman who created mind-bending, eye boggling art and another who occupied Alcatraz to send a message about the injustices suffered by indigenous folks. These ladies are killing it!
Pop Out the Puss - Julie D'Aubigny & Matilda of Tuscany
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - 50.9 MBHey there! Get comfy and listen to the tales of these wild women! This week, we discuss a bisexual swordfighter with a penchant for opera and a powerful, warrior countess who basically ruled Italy!
Because, ART! Haunani-Kay Trask & Marina Abramovic
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBAloha! Welcome to Episode 86! This week we talk about a poet and scholar who fought for the sovereignty of Hawai'i and a performance artist that just won't quit, even after she's passed out!
Joke Burrito - The Unsinkable Molly Brown & Mahasti Ganjavi
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 47.4 MBWelcome aboard the SS Moxie, the podcast of dreams...and broads. This week we talk about a woman who survived the Titanic's watery end and a Persian poet whose words ring true no matter the century!
Women Do It Better...Clearly - Olympic Scandals & Doris Payne
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBShe's taking home the gold!!! And the diamonds, and the silver.... This episode is all about scandals and debacles -- in the Olympics and in the life of an international jewel thief! Hold onto your butts y'all!
No Splash! Wild Inventions for Women & Victoria Draves
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBHey there! Jump in, the water's fine! On this week's episode of That Broad's Got Moxie we talk a whole lot of wacky shit! First, we travel through time and talk about some crazy inventions created for women, we're talking pregnancy corsets and fat blasting soap! Then we dip into the true tale of a history making, Olympic gold medal winning diver.
Girdled For Jeezus! Women of the Olympics & Geri Laybourne
August 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBWelcome Back to another rousing episode of That Broad's Got Moxie! We're bringing home the gold this week with two stellar performances! First, we learn the history of women in the Olympics then we learn all about the woman who created the first network for kids, Nickelodeon! PS if this episode sounds a little off, its all Kassi's fault! We tried something different this week with headphones and things went, well, not great. LOL
Hot Button, Ooooh! Irena Sendler & Angelyne
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBHey hey! Episode 81 is all over the place! First, the story of a woman who helped thousands of children escape the Nazis and kept track of each one. Then a mysterious figure who drives a pink Corvette and whose face is plastered, literally, all over Los Angeles.
Confidence Queen - Big Bertha Heyman & Spider Woman
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 57.3 MBDon't be a dummy, keep your money! This week, Kyeanna gives us the scoop on a professional liar who scammed her way to fame. Then Kassi shares some traditional indigenous folklore about the woman who spun the universe into existence.
Why Does She Need A Brain? - Surya Bonaly & Hedy Lamarr
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBThis week's episode we've got two moxie broads who were way more than just a pretty face! First, a world champion figure skater who broke the rules and changed the sport itself! Then, Hedy Lamarr shows up with a her giant brain and Hollywood looks to serve glamour and intelligence!
Put Your Crocs in Sport Mode - Ani Pachen & Rita Moreno
July 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBStrap up y'all! We've got a couple of incredible women on track for this week! First, a warrior nun who fought for freedom against the Chinese occupation of Tibet followed by a Puerto Rican triple threat with a career that's lasted over 70 years!
A Seasonal No-Man's Land - Dolores Huerta & Island of Kihnu
July 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBSi Se Puede! This week on TBGM we talk about the tenacious Dolores who fought tirelessly for the rights of farmworkers and boycotted the shit out of grapes to make it happen. We also learn about this awesome island where the women rule the roost and keep the culture alive!
Enemy of the Average - Dr. Kati Kariko & Madame Ganna Walska
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBWEEEEEEEE'RE BAAAAAAACCCK! WOWZA! OH MY GOSH, HI! Hello everyone! The gang's all here and have we got some amazing new stories for y'all! This week, we are back in full force with two moxie ladies who are here to slay! Dr. Kati, the badass biologist who helped us all survive this pandemic and Ganna Walska, a wonderfully eccentric woman with a life full of drama and plants. We all got new hobbies during quarantine, right? Let's do this!
Call To Action
June 01, 2020 16:02 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBHello listeners and welcome to a special episode of That Broad's Got Moxie. Today, we will not be talking about women in history. Instead, we are making a call to action in light of George Floyd's murder and the nationwide events protesting police brutality and systemic racism. We can all do better. Listen closely, get uncomfortable, and make change in whatever way you can. #blacklivesmatter
And The Gays Rejoiced - Margaret Cho
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MBHiiiii! Here's a new Quarantine Tale for you! Today's episode is about comedian Margaret Cho- a tattooed, foul-mouthed, queer, Korean American woman with a heart of gold. Listen in to find out how she made her way in stand up comedy!
Party at Creation Rock - Fo'na
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MBHafa Adai! That's Chamorro for hello! We're here celebrating another week of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and today's episode is all about the creation story of Guam. Fo'na, a goddess with supernatural powers, created the world and then sacrificed herself to create humankind. Listen in to see how she did it!
Getting Drunk With the Girls - Ka'ahumanu
May 21, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 21.5 MBAloha my friends! We're celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month and we've got a great moxie lady for you! Join us for another episode of Quarantine Tales! Today, Kyeanna tells us the story of Ka'ahumanu, a clever and powerful Hawaiian Queen who knew how to party. Stay safe and healthy out there!
The Heart of the Sea - Rell Sunn
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16.2 MBAloha Moxie Squad! Welcome to Quarantine Tales, your twice weekly dose of amazing women who changed the world with their badassery! Today's episode is about Rell Sunn, or Aunty Rell, a surfing champion who not only rode waves but made them too! An inspiring woman and a true Hawaiian hero.
Under the Sea - Sylvia Earle
May 14, 2020 12:08 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBHello and welcome to another episode of Quarantine Tales! We're still here, still missing each other, but still ready to drop some moxie knowledge on your asses! Today, Kassi brings us another installment of "Women Who Did Shit I Would Never Do" and tells us all about the incredible work of marine biologist and activist, Sylvia Earle- the first woman to ever walk across the ocean floor. So listen up, stay safe, and stay healthy!
Our Lives Matter More Than Their Power - Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MBWelcome to Quarantine Tales - where we don't know what day it is or when the world will no longer be "out of order". But hey, we've got a tale of woman badassery to help you shake the social distancing blues! Today's episode is about an activist and poet who uses her words to inspire hope and highlight important issues like climate change, colonialism and social injustice. The world is a weird place right now, but today's Moxie Lady is a shining beacon of hope. Stay safe and healthy everyone!
The Doll Girl - Georgia "Tiny" Broadwick
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBHey y'all! Quarantine Tales are coming at you, they're practically falling from the sky! Just like the woman in this episode! She started her career in a cotton mill and wound up free-falling from airplanes! Listen up to hear her wild life story!
Put A Cork In Her - Annie Edson Taylor
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MBQuarantine Tales are here again! It's Tuesday and we're here for some good old-fashioned fun! Our first tale this week is about a lady who, in an attempt to secure her financial future, came up with a novel idea that included a waterfall and barrel. Listen in to see what happened and if her plan for success worked!
Victim of Her Art and Intrepid Titties - Sophie Blanchard
April 30, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15.2 MBHey there quarantiners! Staying safe and healthy? Great! Today, Kassi shares the story of a woman who may have been scared of everything on the ground but was fearless in the air. She was the first woman to pilot her own balloon and gave everyone quite the show!
The Game of Chess, Old AF - Queen Isabella of Spain & the Chess Queen
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 13.7 MBOk queens, now let's get in formation! Today's Quarantine Tale is all about Chess! Where did it come from, how did Queen Isabella of Spain influence the game and why is the queen the most powerful piece on the board!? Stay safe, stay healthy and play some chess!
The Business of Aspiring Widows - Madame Popova & Giulia Tofana
April 23, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MBUm, hi! This is Quarantine Tales #2! Today, Kyeanna shares the story of two ladies who shared a penchant for poison and a loathing for shitty husbands. Stay home, stay safe, and enjoy this twisted tale of true crime!
Mule! Nag! All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to opening day of Quarantine Tales! This week begins individual story time for our fans and listeners and that means - 2 episodes every week! Today's tale is all about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League! It's spring and normally, that would mean the beginning of baseball season...but since the Earth has been paused (FOR OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY) we're going to talk about the ladies who stepped up to bat and won the hearts of America!
Kyeanna's Birthday Ode to Herself - The Hill Sisters
April 15, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.7 MBHello listeners and welcome to Quarantine Tales! So, as I'm sure you know, Earth is closed temporarily. Something about a global pandemic... Anyway, we've run out of backup episodes! Our stash is depleted and now, we are self-isolating and can not record our usual way! It's Kyeanna's birthday and to celebrate herself, she has a a story for you about the ladies who created the ultimate bop - Happy Birthday! Stay home and stay healthy! TBGM xx
The Caucasity Behind This! Mata Hari & the Kopp Sisters
April 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBHey there social-distancing squad! Welcome to episode 62! We're here, trying to keep ourselves distracted from the chaos of the world with some cocktails and fun facts about women in history! This week, the story of a regular girl next door turned secret double agent and the tale of three sisters who took the law into their own hands after a collision in the buggy. It's been quite the week, and it's only Wednesday! Please stay safe and healthy - we're all in this together!
Completely Bamboozled - Ladies of Llangollen & Marie Antoinette
April 01, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBHello to all from the safety of the podcast dome! Episode 61 is a real treat! First, we talk about 2 ladies who took social distancing very seriously. Then we discuss the scandals of a famous French queen who famously lost her head. We hope you are staying healthy and taking care of yourselves in this crazy time!
That Fragile Male Ego Strikes Again! Brownie Wise & the Gulabi Gang
March 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBHey everyone, its our Sexy 60! That's right, the world is in chaos and we can't leave our houses, but somehow, we made it to our 60th episode! This episode was recorded before we were instructed to avoid other humans, but have no fear, we will make it through this! This episode, we talk about the evils of pyramid schemes and plastic and the forgotten hero of Tupperware - as well as the badass ladies who beat terrible men with bamboo canes! Sit back, enjoy the quarantine time, and take care of...
Drop History Bombs, Not Actual Bombs - Soong Sisters Pt II & Mochizuki Chiyome
March 18, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 50 MBHello fellow humans! We're here to drop history bombs on you! Today, you'll hear the second half of the Soong Sisters' story and it is just as crazy as part one! We also share the story of a badass Japanese noblewoman who created an army of lady spies...you have to listen to hear our theories! Enjoy! If you like our stories and want more amazing content check out Patreon and support our team! https://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
Healthy Fear of Pomegranates - Hecate & the Song Sisters Pt I
March 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBBless my soul, this podcast's on a roll! This is Episode 58! We're bringing you four moxie lades this week AND our first two part episode! First up, we discuss Hecate, goddess of darkness and magic and find out just how powerful she really is. Then we dive deep into Part 1 of the Song Sisters, a family trio who's influence changed China forever.
Death to Rum - Mary Two-Axe Earley & Carrie A. Nation
March 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBGood morning, destroyer of men's souls! We are kicking off Women's History Month with a some seriously moxie ladies! First up, we hear the story of a Mohawk woman who fought tirelessly to win back the status rights of indigenous women throughout Canada. Then we talk about a temperance fighter whose smashing personality gave her quite a reputation. Make sure to check out our social medias and Patreon page for updates and extra content!
That's Diabolical! Wangari Maathai & Mary Kenner
February 26, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBHappy Wednesday everyone! We're wrapping up Black History Month with a couple of melanin queens who changed the world. Our moxie ladies this week are: Wangari Maathai, who was fearless in her fight against deforestation and the patriarchy and Mary Kenner, an inventor whose ideas changed the game for menstruators everywhere! Don't forget to check out our Patreon for access to bonus material and cool swag! https://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
Officially One Year! Mary Fields & Ava DuVernay
February 19, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBHappy Birthday? Happy anniversary? Whatever it is, we've done a WHOLE year of That Broad's Got Moxie! A huge thank you to all of our lovely listeners - we seriously couldn't do this without you! This week, we're delivering the stories of a Wild West mail carrier and a groundbreaking director! What a fantastic way to kick off Season 2!
The Space Race: International Dick Swinging - Katherine Johnson & Ruth de Souza
February 12, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 49.7 MBHidey Ho, Episode 54! We're continuing our celebration of Black History Month and bringing you a couple of wicked smart, super talented ladies! This week we've got a real life rocket scientist and one of the first black actresses to grace the stage in Brazil! As a special treat, Kassi and Kyeanna talk about their math skills...or lack thereof! Make sure you check out our Patreon page for extra fun content and swag! https://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
Sweet Like Honey - Olive Morris & Audre Lorde with special guest, Idgy
February 05, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 57.8 MBHello and welcome lovely listeners! It's February and that means we're kicking off Black History Month! Episode 53 features activist/badass Brit, Olive Morris, and the poet laureate of NYC, Audre Lorde. You'll also get to hear Kyeanna lose her damn mind when she finds a cat hiding in the podcast dome. You don't want to miss it! Make sure to leave us those 5 star reviews and check out our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
Matriarchal Snacking - Mum Shirl & Malin Matsdotter
January 29, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBWho wants brunch?! Grab yourself a snack and let's do this! It's episode 52 and we've almost made it to a year! This week we chat about a beloved Australian woman whose compassion is legendary and a fiery, no-nonsense lady condemned as a witch. Check us out on Patreon and sign up to get all the bonus material you can handle! www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
An Insurmountable Distaste for Marriage - Khadijah Sidek & King Christina of Sweden
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBHelllllooooooo! Episode 51 is here and it's packed full of twists and turns! Our first moxie lady is a Malaysian politician who fought for women's rights and the education of girls. Next up is a lady king who gave zero shits and did whatever the hell she wanted throughout her wild life! Please check out our Patreon and become part of the Moxie Squad! Find us here - https://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie
*Pew Pew* Pleased As Punch! Yaa Asantewaa & bell hooks
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 59.2 MBWe're officially over the hill! 50 episodes! Can you believe it?! We've got some badass women for you this week! First up, an African queen who kept her golden throne from the hands of the enemy; then there's the incomparable bell hooks: author, professor, and feminist icon.
Let's Get in Formation - The Gibson Girls & Trung Trac and Trung Nhi
January 08, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 55.5 MBHey hey hey! It's episode 49! What are we getting into this week? EVERYTHING! We can't be left alone or else we start a podcast. Look where we've ended up! First, we talk about the absolutely unrealistic Gibson Girls who empowered women to do whatever the hell they wanted. Then, the Trung sisters lead a rebellion against colonizing powers in Vietnam!
Happy 2020 Everyone! Selena & Lady Betty
January 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBHappy New Year! It's the first day of a new decade and we are coming in hot with some quality content! Episode 48 delivers a groundbreaking Tejano singer who bedazzled bustiers shook the music industry and a lazy old woman who traded her death sentence for a new career in criminal justice! If you like what we're doing here at That Broad's Got Moxie, please support us and become a patron at: http://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie Thanks and stay MOXIE!
Mary Kittmas! Eartha Kitt & the Virgin Mary
December 25, 2019 08:22 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBHappy Holidays to all of our lovely listeners! Here at TBGM, we're celebrating Christmas and episode 47 delivers the goods! We talk about the incredible Eartha Kitt, a powerhouse artist and activist, and the Virgin Mary (yep that one) who became a celebrated figure all over the world. Check us out and become an official That Broad's Got Moxie supporter at patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie Thanks so much everyone!
Our Hot Take on Santa - The Radium Girls & Mrs. Claus
December 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBHappy Holidays dear listeners! It's episode 46 and the celebrations are just round the corner! But first, we've got a great episode for you! This one starts out terribly with the story of the Radium Girls and the unwitting sacrifice they made to protect future workers. Then we talk Mrs. Claus, she is THAT bitch and without her there is no Christmas! Check out our Patreon page and become our newest supporter at: http://www.patreon.com/thatbroadsgotmoxie