Female Firsts: Eunice Foote

Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored. Modernly, this story still resonates. We talk about the history, the Cassandra complex, modern day Cassandras, and why it has ... Show More

Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Eunice Newton Foote n'a jamais suivi une carrière scientifique ni même été retenue par l'Histoire. Pourtant, nous lui devons l'une des contributions les plus importantes du XIXe siècle : la découverte du réchauffement climatique. 🧏[Transcription de l'épisode]🦻 👉Abonnez-vous su ... Show More

Today in Closing Remarks, Steve shares with us two individuals from IG that stand out to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Robert is joined again by Sofiya Alexandra to continue discussing the, 'Little Nazis.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Robert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Helena Blavatsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Robert is joined again by Jamie Loftus to continue to discuss Helena Blavatsky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Simon travels to Boulder to meet Alana’s mother Joyce, and becomes determined to help her understand what happened to Alana. To hear more Dear Alana visit apple.co/dearalana or on the iHeartRadio app. For ad-free listening and exclusive content subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderf ... Show More

This 2012 episode from previous hosts Sarah and Deblina explores the rivalry between paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. The two started out as friends, but their friendship soon soured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

JoJo dives deep into her dating history...sharing secrets we've never heard before! She reveals ALL her firsts -- first crush, first kiss, first relationship... Plus, which celebrity couple is her inspiration?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Margaret talks with Kaveh Hoda about the down-and-out Black men who created the world's first modern paramedic service, way more recently than you'd imagineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Busy scientist Adam Aron had too much on his plate to think deeply about climate change - until he read a scary report about what lay in store for the planet if no one acted to cut greenhouse gases.  So Adam did more and more to fight climate change, until activism became his ful ... Show More