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Allison Made History Nov 28, 2019

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Over the course of just under 47 hours, Allison Powell made history in becoming the first woman to run The Backbone Trail in Malibu, CA out and back: 136.8 miles (220.16 km)! In this special episode, Max and Allison discuss her process, her achievement, and the team that helped make it happen. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! www.thebitcheryofhistory.com / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 /

Ep. 4.20: The Silenced Scientist and The Warrior Queen (Live Episode) Oct 07, 2019

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This week, recorded live at The Complex Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, Allison and Max tell the stories of two women whose accomplishments changed everything. The first, a scientist married to one of the most famous men in the last century, most likely played a pivotal part in his work; the second, an African warrior queen, brought her country to the peak of its power and wealth: Mileva Marić and Queen Amina of Zaria. Then, Max and Allison are joined onstage by the co-creators of Ctrl Alt Delete: Roni Geva & Margaret Katch! / Find Ctrl Alt Delete here: http://www.ctrlaltdeleteshow.com / https://vimeo.com/channels/ctrlaltdeleteshow / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 Margaret Katch: @margaretkatch Roni Geva: @theronigeva / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Ep. 4.19: The Soldier and The Swimmer (Live Episode) Aug 26, 2019

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This week, recorded live at The Complex Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, Max and Allison tell the stories of two women who shattered expectations. The first, a soldier whose short life brought her worldwide fame, did all she could to save her homeland; the second, a prolific swimmer with a mutant ability to keep herself warm, used her platform to unite: Maria Bochkareva and Lynne Cox. Then, Max and Allison are joined onstage by a special guest: producer, author, & podcaster Heidi Clements! Subscribe to GenHERations today. / For more info on Bitches Get Personal, and for tickets to show 2, go to www.itspersonalonstage.com. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 Heidi: @welcometoheidi & @genherations / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Bitches Get Personal 2019 - Show 1 Aug 26, 2019

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The third annual Bitches Get Personal! Recorded live in The Ruby at The Complex Theaters Los Angeles on August 22, 2019. Tickets for show two available at www.itspersonalonstage.com / Performers: Chloé Godard - Who do you Think You Are; Ariel Putman - Strong Like a Princess; Sara Fisher - Dreams; Liz Kummer - Girl; Allison Powell - See How it Runs; Julia Stier - Can’t Silence Us; Riley Billingsley - Oh Baby; Alycia Conrad - Bitchin’ Armor. / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan

Ep. 4.18: The Pilot, The Goddess, and the Revolutionary Aug 19, 2019

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This week, Allison and Max are joined by Liz and Riley to discuss 3 women who ignored the probable to do the impossible. The first, a woman who single-mindedly pursued her childhood passion, shattered a glass ceiling; the second, a legend and goddess revered the world over, started life as a poor fisherman’s daughter; and the third, a radical revolutionary, helped shape the civil rights movement in the 1960s: Beverly Bass, Mazu, and Kathleen Neal Cleaver. For more info on Its Personal, and for tickets to Bitches Get Personal, go to http://www.itspersonalonstage.com. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 Liz: @lizkummer4 Riley: @rileybillingsley / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Its Personal: in Conversation with Liz & Riley Aug 19, 2019

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This week (August 22nd) is the first showing of the third annual Bitches Get Personal. Liz Kummer Guck and Riley Billingsley joined Allison and Max on the podcast and, near the end of each episode, discussed the show and what you can expect when sitting in the audience. What follows here is those two discussions edited into one long segment. If you find yourself in the LA area, either this week August 22 or next month on September 26, join us at The Complex theaters on Santa Monica, right here in the city of Angels. Go to www.itspersonalonstage.com. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 Liz: @lizkummer4 Riley: @rileybillingsley / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Ep. 4.17: The Wayward Queen, the Lawyer, and The Stuntwoman Aug 12, 2019

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This week, Max and Allison are joined by Liz and Riley to discuss 3 women who defied the expectations of their time. The first, a queen whose life could fill 10 seasons of a cable tv show, kept Europe on its toes with her every move; the second, a woman whose advocacy made her the first Native-American woman to argue in front of the US Supreme Court, literally chose her hill to die on; and the third, the first female stunt woman in the United States, was a master of reinventing herself to stay on top: Queen Christina of Sweden, Eliza “Lyda” Conley, and Helen Gibson! / For more info on Its Personal, and for tickets to Bitches Get Personal, go to http://www.itspersonalonstage.com. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 Liz: @lizkummer4 Riley: @rileybillingsley The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Ep. 4.16: The Nationbuilder and The Nationbuilder Jun 03, 2019

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This week, Allison and Max discuss two sovereigns whose reigns changed the course of history. The first, the longest ruler in Russian History, presided over a revitalization of Russia that brought it into a new age; the second, the first Habsburg in 300 years to balance the royal budget, successfully defended her kingdom before devoting herself to her people: Catherine the Great of Russia and Maria Theresa of Austria. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Ep. 4.15: The Queen and The Pharaoh May 20, 2019

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This week, Max and Allison discuss two ladies who ruled over ancient Egypt. The first, a queen whose successors tried to erase from history, was both mortal ruler and godlike presence; the second, one of the most famous woman in all of ancient history, was so much more than the seductive temptress Rome made her out to be: Nefertiti and Cleopatra. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

Ep 4.14: The Queen and The Runner May 06, 2019

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This week, Max and Allison discuss two women who did what no man had done before. The first, a queen who brought Palmyra to its height in the 4th century, took power on her own terms; the second, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, became an flashpoint in the fight for women’s rights: Zenobia and Katherine Switzer. / Intro and Ad Music provided by BenSound.com / Logo Art by Lauren Cierzan / Join the Conversation! thebitcheryofhistory.com / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Max: @QuirkyTitle Allison: @AHPowell91 / The Team: Janette Danielson (@Neddie94) Sydney Tannenbaum (@sydneyxmastree) Jess Lee (@jessmlee)

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