I Don't Know Her
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I Don't Know Her
Avery and Rita are on a mission to share the stories your history books left out. Every episode they tackle the brave, complicated, courageous, and important stories of women you've probably never heard of, but you should have. Many of our episodes specifically highlight women of color and LGBTQ+ fo...
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HOSTS WITH THE MOST- Avery and Rita
In which our intrepid podcasters update you all about what's been going on and where things are going.
DOCTOR - Magnus Hirshfeld pt. 2
At the top, the hosts talk about all of the big changes they experienced in 2022 and what they hope to accomplish in 2023. Then Avery tells part two o...
LANDOWNER - Biddy Mason
The hosts start the show talking about Tyre Nichols and giving an update on Rita's ex-husband Nic before diving into the story of Biddy Mason, a forme...
DOCTOR - Magnus Hirshfeld
At the top, the hosts talk about all of the big changes they experienced in 2022 and what they hope to accomplish in 2023. Then Avery tells part one o...
ACTIVIST - Felicitas Méndez
The hosts talk about their Christmas traditions then Rita tells the story of Felicitas Méndez, a Puerto Rican civil rights activist who scored a major...
GENDER PIONEER - Karl Baer
Avery and Rita read The Great British Baking Show for filth for the infamous Mexican episode. Then Avery tells a tale close to their heart. Karl M. Ba...
SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGNER - Millicent Patrick
The hosts start the show talking about recording in the new podcast studio at the Spokane Central Library, and about their favorite episodes. Then Rit...
ACTIVIST - Pauline Morton Sabin
The hosts discuss monetized feminism and then dig into the story of Prohibition and the woman who helped overturn it. Pauline Morton Sabin was a wealt...
REPOST - Anna May Wong & Dieynaba Sidibe
In honor of Anna May Wong being featured on the US quarter we are sharing her story again.
WARRIOR - Boudica
The hosts give an update on what they did with their summer vacations. Then Rita tells the story of Boudica, a Celtic warrior who battled the Romans i...
SURGEON GENERAL - Antonia Novello
The hosts discuss brutal honesty at the top & then Rita dives into the story of Antonia Novello, the first woman to become U.S. Surgeon General. A nat...
SUPERHERO - Wonder Woman
Rita shares a moment of personal growth at the top of the show. Then Avery does something unprecedented for the show–they cover the origins of the cha...
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - Mary McMillan
At the start of the show, Avery discusses gender affirming speech therapy & Rita has a revelation about her queer journey. Then Rita tells the story o...
ACTIVIST - Barbara Waxman Fiduccia
Rita contemplates when she should do the emotional labor of white people and when to step away. Then Avery tells the story of Barbara Waxman Fiduccia,...
ATHLETE - Mildred "Babe" Didrikson
The hosts start the show discussing why an eye for an eye isn’t the way to solve misgendering. Then Rita introduces us to Mildred “Babe” Didrikson, fe...
ADVOCATE - Tanya Zolotoroff Nash
Rita & Avery have a tough conversation about a mistake Rita made that resulted in an accidental outing. Then Avery tells the story of Tanya Zolotoroff...
ACTIVIST - Jovita Idar
Rita talks about her bucket list & Avery (yes, that’s right!) shares their philosophy on credit card debt (spoiler: who cares!). Then Rita tells the i...
SCIENTIST - Dr. Carlee Purdum
This week we are sharing our March Patreon Bonus episode, where AV and Rita sit down with Dr. Carlee Purdum, a research scientist at Texas A&M Univers...
CONDUCTOR - Antonia Brico
AV talks about the next step in their transition (hint: it starts with T!). Then the hosts talk about a woman who should have had a stellar career in...
ZOOKEEPER - Helen Martini
AV talks about the grueling training they're putting their wife through to become a firefighter. Then Rita tells the somewhat kooky story of Helen Mar...
STRONGWOMAN - Charmion
AV & Rita address criticism from a listener at the top of the show. Then AV discusses the complexities of body politics through the story of Charmion,...
REBROADCAST - Interview w/ Mary Cronk Farrell
In honor of Mary Cronk Farrell’s book release next week, we are re-releasing AV’s interview with her. Mary is the author of 8 books about women you’ve...
DRUMMER - Viola Smith
AV shares about some upsetting events that took place over the weekend. Then Rita introduces us to Viola Smith, one of the first professional female d...
ADVENTURER - Barbara Hillary
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ASTRONOMER - Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
The hosts discuss the bystander effect at the top of the show, then Rita tells the short, but impressive story of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Cecilia wa...
DAREDEVIL - Tiny Broadwick
AV is fired up over a local media outlet giving a platform to a man accused of domestic violence by multiple women. Then they tell the story of the ad...
MEDIUM - Helen Duncan
We update all of you on what’s been holding us up the past few weeks. Then Rita tells the hilarious, weird & sometimes really gross story of Helen Dun...
SURVIVOR - Kim Hak-Sun
Kim Hak-Sun was the first Korean comfort woman to break her silence about the atrocities committed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II....
TYCOON - Rebecca Lukens
The hosts pontificate on the importance of clothing & finding joy in your appearance. Then Rita tells the story of Rebecca Lukens, an American busines...
DEATH METAL GRANDMA - Inge Ginsberg
Calling all readers & TV watchers! The hosts start off the show with their favorite books & shows from this year. Then AV tells the story of Inge Gins...
PARK RANGER - Betty Reid Soskin
AV and Rita are back! Catch up with our intrepid hosts as they talk about the extended production break and tell the story of Betty Reid Soskin - the...
SURFER - Margo Godfrey Oberg
The hosts start the episode with a discussion on the double standards applied to female bosses. Then Amanda digs into the story of the first woman to...
MOUNTAINEER - Annie Smith Peck
Do you believe in ghosts? Spirits? Psychics? The hosts discuss the supernatural and the spiritual world at the top. Then Rita tells the adventurous t...
ACTIVIST: Madalyn Murray O'Hair
Rita ushers in the new season with some insights into apologies and why they’re so damn hard. Then Amanda tells the story of the infamous Madalyn Murr...
UPDATE - What we did on our summer vacation
Rita and Amanda update folks on all the goings-on in their lives since the last season and there is A LOT to say. Amanda had top surgery, Rita’s son s...
ARTIST - Inji Efflatoun
The hosts talk about the disappointment of a respected local business owner and ally dropping a bad hot take. Then Rita tells the story of Inji Efflat...
ACTIVIST - Kitty Cone
Rita shares her love for makeup YouTuber Jaime French. Then Amanda dives into the complex story of Kitty Cone. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 15...
MATHEMATICIAN - Hypatia
Rita & Amanda discuss the #metoo moment in the beer industry. Then Rita tells the tale of Hypatia, a philosopher, mathematician and astronomer who tau...
AUTHOR - Mary Cronk Farrell
We’re switching things up this week! Amanda interviews Mary Cronk Farrell, author of 8 books about women you’ve probably never heard of, but you shoul...
DANCER - Tempest Storm
The hosts lambast the current fashion trends at Target & bemoan the fashion mistakes of their youth (that are currently being repeated!). Then Amanda...