I Don't Know Her

Avery V. Mead and Rita Vigil
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I Don't Know Her Podcast

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+ folks. Join us. Find your new heroes.

  1. 03/06/2023

    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.

    43 min

  2. 31/03/2023

    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 of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s tale. Hirschfeld was the founder of the first gay rights organization as well as the world’s first sex institute. In part two, learn about what happened when the Nazis rose to power & about Hirschfeld’s partner Li Shui Tong.

    54 min

  3. 11/02/2023

    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 formerly enslaved woman who became one of the first African-American women to own real estate in Los Angeles. Over her life Biddy amassed an impressive fortune and was known for her philanthropy.

    40 min

  4. 14/01/2023

    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 of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s tale. Hirschfeld was the founder of the first gay rights organization as well as the world’s first sex institute. His progressive ideas about sexuality and gender are mind blowing for the time.

    1h 0m

  5. 30/12/2022

    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 legal victory in California schools, which played a part in ending de jure segregation in the United States.

    45 min

  6. 26/11/2022

    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. Baer was born an intersex child whose parents raised him to be a girl, causing years of internal and external strife for him. As a young adult he meets Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, who changes his life forever.

    56 min

  7. 11/11/2022

    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 Rita tells the story of Millicent Patrick, an actress, animator, makeup artist, and special effects designer who blazed a trail through Hollywood that included stints working for Disney and creating an iconic movie monster.

    41 min

  8. 28/10/2022

    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 wealthy woman who switched political parties and became the voice and face of the movement to end Prohibition.

    56 min
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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+ folks. Join us. Find your new heroes.

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  • Creator
    Avery V. Mead and Rita Vigil
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    136
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Avery V. Mead and Rita Vigil 2018
  • Show Website
    I Don't Know Her

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