Queen Seondeok of Silla ruled her country with good will and fairness but her time as leader was not without challenges. In this story we hear about a time when a rival leader tried to take Queen Seondeok's throne by saying a falling star proves that she should not lead, and how the Queen got back at him by creating her OWN star the rose higher than anyone w ... Show More
Jan 22
Get to Know DJ Switch Ghana
Meet Erica Tandoh, aka DJ Switch Ghana: a creative force from Ghana, West Africa, who uses music to express herself and speak up for what she believes in. Discover how she learned to DJ in just five days (!!!), the sweet story behind her stage name, and what it felt like to play ... Show More
9m 34s
Jan 21
Get to Know Tatiana Calderón
We sat down with pro race car driver Tatiana Calderón to talk speed, discipline, and speaking up when something doesn’t work. Tatiana is the first and only woman to compete in modern Formula 2, and she shares how being “different” helped her think outside the box—and push for cha ... Show More
9m 11s
Jan 20
Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul
Nina Simone used her piano playing, brilliant songwriting, and one-of-a-kind voice to inspire audiences, challenge injustice, and create music that became the soundtrack of the Civil Rights Era and beyond. From iconic songs to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nina Simone’s voice s ... Show More
18m 13s
Aug 2024
This Is What A Generation Sounds Like: Sara
<p>We're away on our summer break until September, but this week and next week we're re-releasing two of our favourite episodes from The Europeans' award-winning series, 'This Is What A Generation Sounds Like.
This week, a story that spans three generations of women: Sara, her ... Show More
27m 12s
Apr 2025
Anastasia Ganias-Gellin: From Hollywood Star to Fancy Peasant Founder
Anastasia Ganias-Gellin was a thriving actress, appearing in iconic shows like Dexter, True Blood, Desperate Housewives and more. But when her father fell ill, Anastasia left Hollywood behind to return to New York to care for him and intentionally build her family. During that ti ... Show More
45m 6s
Mar 2015
The Royalty Of Naboo - The Phantom Podcast
Queen elect, high school dropout, hand maiden?
This week Griffin and David look at Queen Amidala and the history of the royalty of Naboo. Why was actress Natalie Portman widely trashed for her performance in this movie? With the complicated costumes, the extravagant hair, the me ... Show More
1h 27m
Mar 2025
Cancer de Kate 1/4 : l’inquiétante disparition
Pendant longtemps, très longtemps, presque 15 ans, Kate Middleton a été l’épouse parfaite, la mère inattaquable, la princesse qui ne fait jamais de vague. Mais en 2024, sa vie a basculé. Et avec elle, toute la communication de Kensington Palace, habituellement si sérieuse, et tou ... Show More
16m 3s
Oct 2
Yara Qawariq: My voice showed me the world
In this episode we meet Palestinian singer Yara Qawariq, whose music journey began from early childhood when she joined "Al Kamandjati Music Conservatory" in Ramallah. We trace Yara's journey with all its influences and motives, from the second Intifada in Palestine, to her gradu ... Show More
32m 32s
