Re-Feminist History (aka Bitchstory)

Bitchstory landed in the top 15 women’s history podcasts!  Follow us on Instagram: @bitchstory.pod The latest episode is here:  Black History   People who've known me a long time are very puzzled by my enthusiasm for football in the last few years.  My husband, who I met in 2018, is a die-hard Eagles fan.  I've come to learn that all Eagles fans are die-hard, and that they are kinda insane and have a reputation for being nutty.  But they are very loyal and enthusiastic.  After getting to know the sport a little (seriously I knew nothing. I did ballet most of my life!), I started enjoying it. After getting to know the team I really started enjoying it.  Everyone knows Taylor Swift's boyfriend is Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs.  Travis' older brother is Jason Kelce and he just retired from the Eagles a year or 2 ago.  His retirement was sad because he is extremely beloved, and we worried about the team.  But Jalen Hurts steppe...

There's so much going on in the USA. I am starting to pull back from the news where I feel I can because it is just making me feel unwell.  But there's very little chance I will sit down and shut up while this fuckery is going on.  I will be posting about Black History Month soon.  Because February IS Black History Month, period. But for the moment, I'm continuing my coverage of the topics of our mega episode for Trans History... Bitchstory landed in the top 15 women’s history podcasts!  The latest episode is here:  Transgender History   When Lisa and I were recording the Trans History episode earlier this month, one of the things that came up is the movie "The Danish Girl".  I thought I had seen it, but it turns out, I hadn't.  It stars Eddie Redmayne as the lead character.  Interesting that "The Danish Girl" came up in this timing, because I just finished watching the spy thriller "The Jackal", staring Redmayne.   Both shows are e...

Bitchstory landed in the top 15 women’s history podcasts!  The latest episode is here:  Transgender History   This week on Bitchstory, we recorded a long episode on the history of trans people and cultures who have acknowledged a “third gender”.  Documented history of non-binary gender expression goes back THOUSANDS of years!  It is important that people understand that Biden nor Obama nor any “woke” agenda created the concept of transgender.  Furthermore, the “trans agenda”  has absolutely nothing to do with you or me or other people’s kids or sabotaging civilized society or anything except just EXISTING.   So in this week’s blog, I’m noting several cultures, some ancient, wherein a third gender of some kind is acknowledged...  ************ Throughout history, many cultures around the world have recognized and embraced the existence of a third gender, often incorporating these identities into their social, spiritual, and cultural frameworks....

Today, on the Day we remember the king of peaceful protest, Martin Luther King, I am happy to present someone who worked alongside him, and I bet most of you have never heard of her… You can listen to the episode here:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/MYncG1Hu8Pb Jo Ann Robinson: A Trailblazer in the Fight for Civil Rights Diane Nash: A Hero of the Civil Rights Movement Diane Nash, a pioneering leader in the American Civil Rights Movement, played a pivotal role in shaping the fight for racial equality during the 1960s. Born on May 15, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, Nash grew up in a relatively integrated environment but experienced the harsh realities of racism when she moved to the segregated South to attend Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Her experiences there ignited a deep sense of justice and a determination to challenge racial injustice. Nash emerged as a prominent figure in the nonviolent resistance movement. Inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and mentor...

We're back.  Happy 2025!  Remember in 1999 when we all worried that all the computers and clocks and databases were going to break?  Good times... Anyway, for our first episode in this new dystopian era, we picked out 2 civil rights leaders that you probably haven't heard of, because if we need anything, it's inspiration and hope for change... You can listen to the episode here:  https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/MYncG1Hu8Pb Jo Ann Robinson: A Trailblazer in the Fight for Civil Rights Jo Ann Robinson was a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the Civil Rights Movement. Born in 1912 in Culloden, Georgia, Robinson became an educator and a fierce advocate for racial equality. Her contributions as a leader of the Women's Political Council (WPC) and her crucial role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott cemented her legacy as a key architect of the fight against segregation. After earning her degrees and becoming a professor at Alabama State College, Robinson quickly beca...

As we wrap up another year of Bitch-ing, I want to express my gratitude to our listeners and supporters.   It is honestly still a little surprising to me that the word "bitch" continues to trigger people.  I get asked regularly why we use such an offensive word in the title. I would like to note that none of those people were particularly supportive when we changed it to "Re-feminist History" for half of 2024.  So you just can't please everyone. And if you're a woman, you can't please most.  If you're a bitch, no one likes you so it hardly matters and you should just do what makes your rabid heart sing.  Not everyone understands what we are doing, and that's ok.  I still feel we are offering quality, educational information every episode.  Calling it Bitchstory is making a point about strong women in history being villainized.  Tudor Resting Bitch Face - Margaret Beaufort, ep 35 Our quote that we use every week is "well behaved women never m...

This week, Lisa and I are going to go over our favorite Bitchstory episodes so far.  So in the spirit of revisiting favorites, here's some info on Sybil Ludington. Though "Bitchstory" goes back quite a bit farther, because I had Smarty Pants Lisa on my solo podcast as a guest for a couple years, our very first official Bitchstory episode was on Sybil.  And she's the embodiment of why we feel this podcast and research is so important.  Sybil rode farther, and did more for the mission than good ol' Paul Revere, yet most people have never heard of Sybil. We want to sing those unsung heroines, and we started with a teenager, doing the most, as our Nation was on the cusp of its independence...  Paul Revere’s midnight ride is widely celebrated, but the heroic efforts of a young girl named Sybil Ludington deserves equal recognition. At just 16 years old , Sybil played a pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War, demonstrating courage, determination, and a deep commi...