9 Surprising Things Invented by Women

From the heartwarming origin of everyone's favorite undersea-pineapple resident, to lingo like 'gidget' and 'big kahuna,' to business suits designed for catching waves, surfing has made a massive splash in the world. Get ready to ride a wave of stories, because today Will and Man ... Show More

Want to know what makes the only swimming pool on the National Registry of Historic Places so special? Or who built the first pool specifically for swimming? Or the strange reason Boston invested in an indoor public pool? From the secret pool hiding in the White House to New York ... Show More

Everyone loves Dolly Parton. The American country singer has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and her career has included six decades of chart-topping songs. But how did Dolly become Dolly? Where does she find inspiration for her lyrics? And why is she extra-popular in Zim ... Show More

<p>In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.ih ... Show More

Joan Michelson of Electric Ladies Podcast (and a million other things) joins us for a very special episode to discuss climate justice, women in leadership and the amazing work women are doing. She also gives us a much needed pep talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform ... Show More

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<div>The women chat about ultimatums, engagements, social batteries and being introverted in public spaces. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Today's episode is sponsored by Helix.  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners in honor ... Show More

Today on the show it was all about representing women and celebrating their achievements, with one woman being entrepruener and host Angela Yee! Moreover, we also had Congresswoman Cori Bush stop by, and she spoke on her journey from activism to politics, calling out democrats, p ... Show More

We asked women to tell us about their first periods and how it set a tone for how they view their bodies today. A tribute to International Women's Day.Produced by Shahd Bani Odeh and Darah Ghanem. With editorial support by Dana Ballout, Hebah Fisher, Bella Ibrahim, and Alex Atack ... Show More

<p>Chicks Who Script is a hilarious and insightful podcast focusing on women and the film industry. Screenwriters Lauren Schacher, Maggie F. Levin and Emily Blake talk with Cristen and Caroline about sexism, staying motivated and their own writer role models.</p><p> </p> Learn mo ... Show More

The Girlboss Summit returns to discuss some of the women who we have to thank for our labor rights today - Dolores Huerta and The Radium Girls. Digressions include a baby Ilaria update, the debatable use of Uggs as snow boots, and how we saved the day on one listener's wedding. C ... Show More