I Don't Know Her
by Avery V. Mead and Rita VigilAvery and Rita are on a mission to share the stories your history books left out. Every episode they tackle the brave, complicated, courageous, and important stories of women you've probably never heard of, but you should have. Many of our episodes specifically highlight women of color and LGBTQ+ folks. Join us. Find your new heroes.
Copyright: Avery V. Mead and Rita Vigil 2018
Episodes
HOSTS WITH THE MOST- Avery and Rita
42m · PublishedIn which our intrepid podcasters update you all about what's been going on and where things are going.
DOCTOR - Magnus Hirshfeld pt. 2
54m · PublishedAt the top, the hosts talk about all of the big changes they experienced in 2022 and what they hope to accomplish in 2023. Then Avery tells part two of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s tale. Hirschfeld was the founder of the first gay rights organization as well as the world’s first sex institute. In part two, learn about what happened when the Nazis rose to power & about Hirschfeld’s partner Li Shui Tong.
LANDOWNER - Biddy Mason
40m · PublishedThe hosts start the show talking about Tyre Nichols and giving an update on Rita's ex-husband Nic before diving into the story of Biddy Mason, a formerly enslaved woman who became one of the first African-American women to own real estate in Los Angeles. Over her life Biddy amassed an impressive fortune and was known for her philanthropy.
DOCTOR - Magnus Hirshfeld
1h 0m · PublishedAt the top, the hosts talk about all of the big changes they experienced in 2022 and what they hope to accomplish in 2023. Then Avery tells part one of Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld’s tale. Hirschfeld was the founder of the first gay rights organization as well as the world’s first sex institute. His progressive ideas about sexuality and gender are mind blowing for the time.
ACTIVIST - Felicitas Méndez
45m · PublishedThe hosts talk about their Christmas traditions then Rita tells the story of Felicitas Méndez, a Puerto Rican civil rights activist who scored a major legal victory in California schools, which played a part in ending de jure segregation in the United States.
GENDER PIONEER - Karl Baer
55m · PublishedAvery and Rita read The Great British Baking Show for filth for the infamous Mexican episode. Then Avery tells a tale close to their heart. Karl M. Baer was born an intersex child whose parents raised him to be a girl, causing years of internal and external strife for him. As a young adult he meets Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, who changes his life forever.
SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGNER - Millicent Patrick
40m · PublishedThe hosts start the show talking about recording in the new podcast studio at the Spokane Central Library, and about their favorite episodes. Then Rita tells the story of Millicent Patrick, an actress, animator, makeup artist, and special effects designer who blazed a trail through Hollywood that included stints working for Disney and creating an iconic movie monster.
ACTIVIST - Pauline Morton Sabin
55m · PublishedThe hosts discuss monetized feminism and then dig into the story of Prohibition and the woman who helped overturn it. Pauline Morton Sabin was a wealthy woman who switched political parties and became the voice and face of the movement to end Prohibition.
REPOST - Anna May Wong & Dieynaba Sidibe
1h 27m · PublishedIn honor of Anna May Wong being featured on the US quarter we are sharing her story again.
WARRIOR - Boudica
53m · PublishedThe hosts give an update on what they did with their summer vacations. Then Rita tells the story of Boudica, a Celtic warrior who battled the Romans in Great Britain in 1st century AD.
I Don't Know Her has 148 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 164:37:22. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 10th, 2024 18:18.