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 ... Show More
Feb 4
Charlotte of Belgium part 1
This week, we’re kicking off a two-part series on Charlotte of Belgium (sometimes known as Carlota of Mexico) while sipping on a Ranch Water. In Part One, we meet Charlotte as a beloved child turned purpose-driven young woman, then follow her whirlwind courtship with Archduke Max ... Show More
54m 34s
Jan 21
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th-century Mexican nun, poet, playwright, composer, and all-around intellectual menace to the patriarchy. In this episode of Queens Podcast, we trace Sor Juana’s rise from hacienda library goblin to celebrated court intellectual and how she used ... Show More
52m 42s
Aug 2023
Eva Perón: Argentina's Controversial First Lady
Eva Perón was a woman who beat the odds to become an inspiration to the people of Argentina. While powerful and popular, in hindsight, she was also complicated and controversial. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and FacebookSupport the show: https://www.aljaze ... Show More
45m 53s
Aug 2021
La Reine des combattantes
Funmilayo naît le 25 octobre 1900 dans la ville d’Abeokuta. Le Nigéria est alors sous protectorat britannique, et les femmes restent exclues de tous les cercles de pouvoir. À 14 ans, Funmilayo est l’une des premières filles à entrer à l’école. À 30 ans, l’une des premières femmes ... Show More
17m 39s
Sep 2023
Celine Song, Past Lives, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 & The Nun 2
Mark and Simon are finally back on land, having abandoned their canalboat somewhere near Slough, and, more importantly, Celine Song is in the studio to discuss her soulful debut feature ‘Past Lives’. The film is her directorial debut, and sees two deeply connected childhood frien ... Show More
1h 20m