Episodes

  • Matilda of Scotland (Patreon episode)

    Matilda of Scotland (Patreon episode)
    Jul 10 2024
    Join us on this Patreon exclusive episode from 2022 episode that went hand in hand with our 3-part Empress Matilda series. In this episode we're discussing Empress Matilda's mom, Matilda of Scotland. We talk about her saintly pedigree, her bumpy journey to becoming queen of England and all she did in her life to make her one of the most popular queens of her time. Enjoy, y'alll! Time stamps: 01:32 Introducing Matilda of Scotland 02:21 Matilda's Early Life and Family 11:41 Education at the Abbey 17:53 Rumors and Return to Scotland 23:09 The War That Changed Everything 27:13 Escape to England 30:49 Henry's Quest for a Queen 36:50 The Nun Controversy 39:11 A Popular Queen 44:56 Legacy of Edith Matilda Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Pride Month: Christina of Sweden part 2

    Pride Month: Christina of Sweden part 2
    Jun 27 2024
    Brace yourselves for this juicy episode of Queen's Podcast where Nathan and Katy spill the tea on the heck of a ride that was Christina of Sweden's life - part two! This queen's life was no snoozefest - think lavish parties with wine flowing from fountains, a theater for the ladies in Rome, and a whole lot of rule-breaking. So buckle up, queens, as we dive into her reign, her dramatic exit from royalty, her Roman escapades, and her legacy as the original hipster queen who loved stirring the pot. Let's get into it! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Christina of Sweden 02:41 The Lavish Coronation Ceremony 05:34 Christina's Vision for Sweden 10:01 Christina's Relationship with Rene Descartes 25:24 The Dramatic Abdication Ceremony 29:14 Life After Abdication 32:48 Conversion to Catholicism 33:17 Invitation from the Pope 36:18 Christina's Relationship with Cardinal Azzolino 40:04 Conflict with the French 43:39 The Execution of Monadeschi 48:08 Return to Sweden 51:11 Final Years in Rome Some fun sources: The Royal Palaces: History's Grandest Coronation Headstuff: Queen Christina of Sweden, Lesbian Troublemaker Jewish Telegraphic Agency https://www.romeing.it/women-saint-peters-basilica-vatican/ Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Pride Month: Christina of Sweden part 1

    Pride Month: Christina of Sweden part 1
    Jun 26 2024
    Welcome back, beautiful queens! It's time to celebrate Pride Month with the wild tales of Christina of Sweden, a real royal rebel. We're talking birthrights, family drama, and a little bit of rule-breaking in this first of two episodes. Christina became Queen of Sweden at a very young age after the popular rule of her father, Gustav. But as she navigates the world during her regency she has to figure out who she can trust and learns that she likes breaking a rule or two. Timestamps: 00:47 Meet Christina of Sweden 01:07 The Swedish 60 Cocktail Recipe 02:26 Christina's Early Life and Family Background 04:03 Gustav's War Efforts and Maria Eleonora's Struggles 10:27 Christina's Birth and Early Challenges 19:58 Christina's Education and Upbringing 25:24 Christina's Unconventional Regency 26:26 A Mother's Grief and a Daughter's Isolation 34:40 Christina's Tomboy Rebellion 37:28 Ending the 30 Years War 43:43 A Controversial Relationship 47:18 Christina's Coronation and Future A fun source we used: https://headstuff.org/culture/history/queen-christina-of-sweden-lesbian-troublemaker/ Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Pride Month: Freddie Mercury

    Pride Month: Freddie Mercury
    Jun 20 2024
    The Legend of Freddie Mercury: Queens Podcast Chronicles Welcome back to the next episode of our June Pride Month party. Today, we're taking you back to 2018, when we discussed the one and only Freddie Mercury, darling. This episode's all about Freddie's start in the world, his school days, and that little band you may have heard of, Queen. We chat about his larger-than-life persona on stage, the people he loved, his journey with his identity and his fight against AIDS. We'll take you on Queen's trip to stardom, performances that shook the globe like Live Aid, and how they changed pop culture forever. We end with a shout-out to Freddie's never-ending echo in the music universe. Timestamps: 00:32 Freddie Mercury: Early Life and Background 03:40 Freddie's Musical Beginnings 10:29 Formation of Queen 26:22 Rise to Fame: Bohemian Rhapsody and Beyond 35:50 Freddie Mercury's Party Persona 36:20 Queen's Musical Journey: 1975-1978 40:26 Freddie's Transformation in the 80s 42:47 Queen's Struggles and Freddie's Party Life 52:45 Live Aid: The Comeback of Queen 57:00 Freddie's Final Years and Legacy Some things you should check out: I want to break free video Live Aid performance Bohemian Rhapsody video Patreon supporters can also check out our AIDS epidemic episode from 2018 Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Pride Month: Ludwig II of Bavaria

    Pride Month: Ludwig II of Bavaria
    Jun 12 2024
    The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Death of Ludwig II of Bavaria Katy and Nathan are back with a Pride Month special, and it's all about Ludwig II of Bavaria - the 'Swan King'. This dude was all about the arts, built some seriously extra castles, and had a personal life that was... complicated (to say the least). We're diving deep into his life - his obsession with Wagner's operas, that engagement that didn't quite make it, and all the political drama. Plus, we're tackling the controversial mystery of his way-too-early goodbye. So, grab your crowns and join us as we celebrate the legacy of this fascinating king. 00:00 Introduction to Pride Month and Ludwig of Bavaria 01:33 Early Life of Ludwig: A Royal Childhood 03:01 Ludwig's Eccentric Personality and Interests 13:45 Ludwig's Relationship with Prince Paul 18:50 Ludwig's Obsession with Richard Wagner 26:58 Failed Engagement 29:59 Ludwig's Extravagant Castles 37:25 The Conspiracy to Depose Ludwig 43:01 Mysterious Death of Ludwig II 53:28 Ludwig's Legacy Queens Podcast is sponsored this month by Happy Mammoth. For a limited time, you can get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com with the code QUEENS at checkout. Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Pride Month: Hortense Mancini

    Pride Month: Hortense Mancini
    Jun 5 2024
    Are y'all ready for an adventure? This episode of the Queen's Podcast is about to take you on a wild ride through the life of Hortense Mancini—an absolute 17th-century icon if there ever was one whose life story could rival any soap opera. From her early days in Rome to her nightmare of a marriageHortense's life was anything but boring. From Parisian it-girl to mistress of the King of England this story has it all. So grab your strawberry mimosas and get ready for a wild ride. Time stamps: 00:41 Revisiting Hortense Mancini & Cocktail 01:17 Hortense's Early Life 02:09 Family Background and Move to France 05:55 Life in French Court 19:50 Marriage to Armand and Early Struggles 22:25 Life in the Countryside 27:37 Hortense's Rebellion and Affairs 33:58 Locked Up and Losing It 35:35 Plotting the Great Escape 37:35 The Bold Escape to Rome 43:46 Return to Paris and New Beginnings 49:21 Affairs and Scandals in England 58:35 The Final Years and Legacy A couple of really great articles on Miss Mancini and fam: F Yeah History Party like 1660 Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Evita: Eva Perón part 2

    Evita: Eva Perón part 2
    May 29 2024
    Evita Perón: The Legacy and Legends of Argentina's Controversial First Lady Welcome everyone to the season 7 finale. Today we're wrapping up the fascinating life and legacy of Eva Perón, the one and only Evita. Join us as we chat about her politically wild life, her passion for social reforms, and yes, her controversial ties to fascism. We'll also cover the bizarre and unsettling journey of Evita's embalmed body—because her story is nothing short of chaotic and cult-like. Time stamps 00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of Season 7! 02:30 Diving into the Life of Eva Perón 02:45 Eva's Rise to Power and Relationship Dynamics 03:59 The Political Landscape and Eva's Role 31:02 The Rainbow Tour: Evita's European Adventure 41:19 Eva's Energized Return: Tackling Women's Suffrage and Exhausting Work Hours 43:05 Eva's Declining Health Amidst Political Aspirations and Controversy 45:19 The Final Years 52:43 WTF afterlife of Eva Peron's remains. 01:07:48 A Legacy of Controversy: Eva Peron's Mixed Reception and Enduring Influence Some sources: Thought.co EvitaPeron.org The Real Life of Eva Peron The Animated History of Argentina Biographics National Library of Medicine Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Evita: Eva Perón part 1

    Evita: Eva Perón part 1
    May 15 2024
    Welcome to our last queen of season 7, Evita aka Eva Perón. Eva Peron is probably one of the most famous names to come out of Argentina. We know she's controversial! But, before she was Evita, she was an insecure little girl from a small town. Life was not easy, but our girl made the best out of life. In this episode we'll talk her humble beginnings and see her move to the big city of Buenos Aires to make her dreams come true. 01:07 Introducing Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady 02:04 Patreon Shoutouts and Cocktail Time 04:14 Eva's Early Life: From Humble Beginnings to Dreams of Stardom 14:38 The Move to Hunin: A New Beginning for Eva and Her Family 23:08 The Controversial Beginnings of Eva Perón 24:44 Eva's Struggles and Rise in Buenos Aires 26:48 The Harsh Realities of the Entertainment Industry 33:05 Eva Perón's Breakthrough in Radio 37:48 Eva's Foray into Politics and Union Work 39:19 The Political Climate of Argentina 45:09 Eva and Juan Perón: A Partnership Begins Some sources: Thought.co EvitaPeron.org The Real Life of Eva Peron The Animated History of Argentina Biographics Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins