Feb 28

CLASSIC: The Statue of Liberty Almost Lived in Egypt

Today the Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous landmarks in the United States -- but it almost didn't make it to Ellis Island. Join the Ben and Noel as they explore the strange story of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and his quest to build this iconic monument in this week's c ... Show More

33m 54s

Feb 26

Vacuum Cleaners are Ridiculous!

Did you know over 90% of US households own a vacuum cleaner? These handy-dandy descendents of the carpet sweeper revolutionized the cleaning game... but where did they come from? As Ben, Noel and Max discover in today's episode, your humble vacuum is the result of centuries' wort ... Show More

35m 20s

Feb 24

The Ridiculously Adorable, Feminist History of Kewpie Dolls

When illustrator and novelist Rose O'Neill first debuted the Kewpie cartoons in 1909, these loveable little characters took the world by storm. Yet O'Neill didn't stop there. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max learn the surprisingly inspiring and feminist story of the Kewpie d ... Show More

33m 59s

Mar 2018

Wonder Woman: Diane von Furstenberg

For the final installment in the Wonder Women series, Diane von Fürstenberg—the woman behind the iconic fashion line—welcomes Katie and Brian to her company's Manhattan headquarters for a conversation about her full and colorful life. They discuss her wide-ranging philanthropy, h ... Show More

58m 50s

Apr 2021

The Double Agent

The Chevalier d'Éon was a diplomat, spy, traitor, and international celebrity. She's also sometimes regarded as one of the most prominent transgender figures in European history. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">htt ... Show More

25m 46s

Mar 2021

Kate Winslet on the media bullies, Hollywood’s new sisterhood and her own reckoning with Woody Allen

Twenty-six years ago, Kate Winslet sat down for her first nationally televised, American interview with none other than Katie Couric when she was co-host of the Today Show. Kate was promoting “Sense and Sensibility” and was a nervous wreck. “I was very self-conscious,” she remini ... Show More

1 h

Aug 2020

Books I love, saltwater & spies

In this episode of Thick & Thin I divulge my entertainment faves of the moment: tv shows, movies, books & songwriters. I then dive into the story of Kate Warne, a woman who so effortlessly saved Abraham Lincoln from assassination among other feats, aka the first female private de ... Show More

45m 58s

Mar 2023

America's Mata Hari? The Double Life of Esther Reed

Cautionary Conversation: When a small-town detective gets a tip about a missing woman, he believes he's uncovered a highly-trained chameleon: a foreign spy. Soon, Esther Reed is on the Secret Service's Most Wanted list, and a nationwide manhunt has commenced. But all is not as it ... Show More

36m 59s

Feb 2023

Whitney Cummings, ACOTAR, Bill Hader

Joining the Deux U Classroom this week is stand-up comedian, actress, writer, director, producer, and podcaster, Whitney Cummings. Whitney gets into some hilarious personal anecdotes and responds to some blind items and audience questions. We also touch on other stories like the ... Show More

1h 10m

Dec 2021

Katie’s book tour extravaganza episode!

On this episode of Next Question, the last of the season, Katie is sharing some moments from her whirlwind book tour. After “Going There” came out in late October, Katie criss-crossed the country to bring the book — and her personal and professional life — to in-person audiences ... Show More

52m 43s

Jun 2021

EP 34: Family Bonds, Hollywood Genius, and the Cuban Coors Lite Story

On this episode of the Our American Stories podcast, Edie Hand tells us the story of the her brothers, the Blackburn boys, and the tragedy that struck not once, but three times; also, Author Richard Rhodes shares the amazing story of Austria-born turned Hollywood movie star, Hedy ... Show More

57m 45s

Mar 2019

Part Two: George Lincoln Rockwell: The Most Racist American in History

In Part Two, Robert is joined again by Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston to continuing discussing George Lincoln Rockwell. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https:// ... Show More

48m 43s

Jun 2020

Best of Season 1: Hedy Lamarr

We are offering free ad space on Wonder Media Network shows to organizations working towards social justice. For more information, please email Jenny at jenny@wondermedianetwork.com.Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throu ... Show More

8m 17s

Kate Warne, the Pinkerton Detective Who ...