The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
The History Chicks | AIRWAVETwo women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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dear to our hearts, and Audrey has always had a place in both of ours. We’ve combined both parts of our 2019 coverage into this one mega episode.
Audrey was born a child of privilege, but ... more
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Queen Anne spent her whole life in the violent storms of other people’s ambitions - her family, politicians, and yes, one very dramatic friend who made sure her reputation took a beating for centuries. But behind all that noise was a steady, determin... more
At last, at last! We have arrived at the part of her story that Laura Ingalls Wilder is most famous for; her series of eight (not yet nine!) books which tell decades of readers the romanticized story of young Laura's childhood during the turbulent ti... more
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- Such a good POD!
I’ve been looking for a good history pod and I found it! Interesting topics, succinct story telling, awesome vocabulary use and good banter between hosts. I’ll be taking my time enjoying all that you’ve shared!
Apple Podcasts5Lilbitgarcia
United Statesa month ago - Usually very good
Usually a very fair and well researched podcast without getting too involved in modern politics. We have to be careful looking at the past with our modern eyes. Also the Cherokee nation mentioned in Wilma Mankiller episode had slaves and practiced violence before the white man showed up. The idea that American Indians were always peaceful and were solely corrupted by the white man is simply not true.
I must add as of 4/21/26 you simply cannot speak for Indians and decide with a sweeping commen... more
Apple Podcasts4amerdollUnited Statesa month ago - The Show That Made Me See Myself in History”
I’ve been a devoted listener of The History Chicks for years and this podcast has genuinely changed the way I see myself as a woman.
The hosts don’t just tell you about remarkable women — they hand you a mirror. I wrote to them years ago to tell them how much their work meant to me, and when they wrote back I honestly felt like I’d received a letter from someone famous. That’s the kind of show this is.
Their recent episode on Laura Ingalls Wilder absolutely floored me. I grew up loving the Littl... more
Apple Podcasts5History buff 11United States2 months ago - Great Podcast
I love this podcast! I have learned so much about so many women. These stories are truly fascinating and definitely not “boring old history lessons”. Keep up the good work, ladies, and I’ll keep listening as well as recommending you to all of my friends.
Apple Podcasts5abag74United States2 months ago - One of my absolute favorites!
After hearing The History Chicks recommended on another podcast, I began listening in May 2025 and decided to consume the entire backlog, starting from the inaugural Marie Antoinette episode. While the early episodes showed the expected, charming infancy of the show, I was hooked by the content and persevered through the early audio quality—which was absolutely worth it. I have such immense admiration for Susan and Beckett; they are truly talented, fun, and knowledgeable hosts who have truly fo... more
Apple Podcasts5JessSilverioUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #124 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #199 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Germany/History |
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Two historians (co-hosts) explore women's history with deep research, witty banter, and accessible storytelling. Episodes cover a wide range of remarkable women from ancient to modern times, blending scholarly context with pop culture references and travelogue notes. Recent topics include Boudica, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Dovey Johnson Roundtree, Odetta, and Martha Washington, plus broader themes like civil rights, frontier life, and legacy shaping public memory. Noteworthy strengths likely include thorough biographies, clear narratives, and a strong community feel, though some listeners call out advertising load and audio quality variability. The show appears to attract listeners who value well-researched biographies presented in an engaging,... more
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