Unruly Figures

Valorie Castellanos Clark
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This is about the rebels. This is about the ne’er-do-wells. This is about the mutineers, the agitators, the subversives. Unruly Figures is a celebration of history’s biggest rule-breakers. Twice a month, I’m going to dive into the life and times of the greatest rebels the world has known. I will talk about their lives, the society they lived in, the decisions they made, and how their refusal to play by the rules changed the world. Join me as I nerd out and get inspired by history’s favorite risk-takers.

  1. MAR 25

    A Short Announcement

    As you all have heard above, I lost my recording space suddenly (and with no warning, I might add). My home is not really equipped to record in at the moment (echoey, nearby construction), so I have been hunting for an affordable new spot all around Los Angeles. I hope to be back to recording our regularly scheduled episodes soon! Right now it’s looking like I’ll be outfitting a home recording studio, which might take a bit of time. But I am working on it—I’m not ready to give up this project yet!

    1 min

  2. MAR 11

    #50 - Edythe Eyde

    This week, historian and author Valorie Castellanos Clark is covering Edythe Eyde, creator of the first lesbian magazine in the US. Eyde is better known by her penname Lisa Ben. If you liked this story, check outUnruly Figures: Twenty Tales of Rebels, Rulebreakers, and Revolutionaries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of.

    19 min
  3. #49 - Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba

    FEB 26

    #49 - Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba

    This week, historian and author Valorie Castellanos Clark is covering the incredible warrior queen Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba, a woman who resisted Portuguese colonization of her homeland for decades. If you liked this story, check out⁠Unruly Figures: Twenty Tales of Rebels, Rulebreakers, and Revolutionaries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of⁠.

    35 min

  4. FEB 11

    #48 - Harriet Bell Hayden

    This week, historian and author Valorie Castellanos Clark is covering Harriet Bell Hayden, one of the heroes of Boston's abolitionist movement. If you liked this story, check outUnruly Figures: Twenty Tales of Rebels, Rulebreakers, and Revolutionaries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of.

    19 min
  5. #47 - Lillian Frances Smith

    09/24/2024

    #47 - Lillian Frances Smith

    In this week's episode of Unruly Figures, historian and host Valorie Castellanos Clark covers the story of Lillian Frances Smith, a sharpshooter, trick rider, and formidable woman who outshot Annie Oakley in the Wild West. If you like this episode, check out Valorie's bookUnruly Figures: Twenty Tales of Rebels, Rulebreakers, and Revolutionaries!

    33 min
  6. #46 - Rani Lakshmi Bai

    09/10/2024

    #46 - Rani Lakshmi Bai

    Welcome to season four of Unruly Figures! In this episode, historian and host Valorie Castellanos Clark tells the tale of Rani Lakshmi Bai, the queen of Jansi who rebelled against British colonial rule.

    25 min
  7. #45 - Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung

    06/04/2024

    #45 - Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung

    In this week's episode, historian and host Valorie Castellanos Clark is covering Dr. Margaret "Mom" Chung, the first American-born Chinese woman to become a medical doctor. Want more info about Dr. Margaret Chung? Check outDoctor Mom Chung of the Fair-Haired Bastards: The Life of a Wartime Celebrityby Judy Tzu-Chun Wu. If you liked this story, you will love my book,Unruly Figures: Twenty Tales of Rebels, Rulebreakers, and Revolutionaries You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of.

    59 min
  8. #44 - Mary Carleton

    03/26/2024

    #44 - Mary Carleton

    This week, historian and host Valorie Castellanos Clark is covering Saint Valentine, the ancient Roman rebel and martyr who has given his name to our modern romantic holiday. Order your copy of the Unruly Figures book now⁠⁠⁠⁠! This podcast is sponsored by Audible. Get a free trial of Audible, including one free audiobook, by visiting ⁠⁠⁠audibletrial.com/unruly⁠⁠⁠. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://unrulyfigures.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ There, you can find transcripts of each episode, photos of each episode's subject, and behind-the-scenes goodies. So come join us!

    25 min
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This is about the rebels. This is about the ne’er-do-wells. This is about the mutineers, the agitators, the subversives. Unruly Figures is a celebration of history’s biggest rule-breakers. Twice a month, I’m going to dive into the life and times of the greatest rebels the world has known. I will talk about their lives, the society they lived in, the decisions they made, and how their refusal to play by the rules changed the world. Join me as I nerd out and get inspired by history’s favorite risk-takers.

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  • Creator
    Valorie Castellanos Clark
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Valorie Castellanos Clark
  • Show Website
    Unruly Figures

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