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Michelle Obama - Katie's 1 Cool First Lady

Michelle Obama - Katie's 1 Cool First Lady

First episode of season 2!!! Raise your glass because the Gal's Guide Podcast is back and bringing you inspiring, fun and shocking stories about First Ladies. We voted to go in reverse chronological order so first up is Katie's  1 Cool First Lady, Michelle Obama! We focused on the ever-changing expectations on a FLOTUS and yet how to handle it with grace, a partnership, and a campaign promise.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
25:2506/01/2020
Live Event: Evolution of Sci-Fi Fandom

Live Event: Evolution of Sci-Fi Fandom

On November 10, Gal's Guide collaborated with Starbase Indy and the Center for Inquiry to host an event during the Spirit & Place Festival 2019.  To tie into the R/Evolution theme of the festival, our event was the Evolution of Sci-Fi Fandom with a panel discussion.  Our panel was moderated by Lisa Meece, the CEO of Starbase Indy. Panelists included fantasy and horror author Maurice Broaddus, Starbase Indy Organizer Miranda Montooth, and Gal's Guide Executive Director Dr. Leah Leach.  The panel discusses geeky creators, the importance of belonging to a community and the power of sci-fi literature and media. We also talk about white supremacists infiltrating geek spaces, trolling, the Hugos Sad Puppies and problematic creators like H.P. Lovecraft.   Our event was nominated for an Award of Awesomeness by Spirit & Place.  Recorded Live in front of a live audience at the Center for Inquiry. 
01:27:5630/12/2019
Henrietta Lacks - Leah's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Henrietta Lacks - Leah's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Leah talks about the life and immortality of Henrietta Lacks. Even though Henrietta wasn't a doctor or nurse because of her there have been over 74,000 studies that have lead to treatments and vaccines for polio, HPV, cancers and more. The gals also talk about the best things they have done for their own health.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
38:4125/11/2019
Virginia Apgar - Kerra's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Virginia Apgar - Kerra's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Have you heard of the Apgar score given to newborn babies? For Kerra’s 1 cool thing she talks about the fascinating woman who invented the score, Virginia Apgar. The gal pals also talk about their most frightening medical issues and how they survived them. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
39:3118/11/2019
Lillian Wald - Katie's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Lillian Wald - Katie's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Katie pays us a little home doctor’s visit by telling us the story of nursing pioneer Lillian Wald. Founder of the Henry Street Settlement she believed that health care should be available to all and convinced more women to enter a career in medicine. The gal pals also talk about fighting for their health, birth plans, and PBR!   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
27:0711/11/2019
Menstrual Cups - Bonnie's 1 Cool Medical Thing

Menstrual Cups - Bonnie's 1 Cool Medical Thing

It's the start of medicine month and Leah has a quick story on the history of women in the medical field (AKA how they lead it, were kicked out of it, then encourage to come back to it.) The gal-pals then have a blast talking about the history of menstrual products. Did you know you couldn't say "period" in advertisements until 1985?!?! Well, we're talking about how revolutionary the menstrual cup is thanks to Bonnie's 1 Cool Medical Thing!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
41:3804/11/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Search for Spock (Live at Starbase Indy)

Kate's Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Search for Spock (Live at Starbase Indy)

Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Search for Spock. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of friendship, the 5 basic needs, and Pon Farr. (Originally aired December 2017) This is the last episode of Kate's Take Reloaded that aired.  Original airdate: December 2016, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/12/21/star-trek-the-search-for-spock-kates-take-podcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
38:0501/11/2019
Interview with Lisa Meece, CEO of Starbase Indy

Interview with Lisa Meece, CEO of Starbase Indy

So many of us are more than one thing. In our second only interview, Gal's Guide sat down with the CEO of Starbase Indy, Lisa Meece to get to know the 360 degrees of Lisa. This amazing gal found her people at Star Trek convention and not only became the CEO but runs a variety of consulting business that bridge the gap between traditional and non-traditional lifestyles. Get to know what it takes to boldly go in the direction of your passions!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
44:2728/10/2019
Your Gal Friday Flashback - Dorothy Vaughan

Your Gal Friday Flashback - Dorothy Vaughan

Tieing into our Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM thing from earlier this week, our flashback episode is about another gal who learned computer language later in life. Learn about the amazing Hidden Figure Dorothy Vaughan.  Original airdate: February 8, 2018 Ep #22 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/02/09/dorothy-vaughan-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
40:0325/10/2019
Grace Hopper - Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM Thing

Grace Hopper - Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM Thing

This time there is actually a bug in the computer and we're talking about the gal who found it! Bonnie's 1 Cool STEM Thing is all about the lady with a long name whose work was pivotal to early modern computers. Rear Admiral Grace Brewster Murray Hopper created the first computer language and wrote the book on the Mark 1. So boot up because we're going into the code and we're a little scared of the technology because Alexa and Facebook are listening!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
30:5421/10/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Live at Starbase Indy)

Kate's Take Flashback - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (Live at Starbase Indy)

Recorded LIVE at Starbase Indy Kate Chaplin is joined by Joshua Leach to talk about the universal messages and lessons in the Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. They discuss how the movie deals with themes of old age, revenge, and the Kobayashi Maru. (Originally aired December 2016) This is the first episode of Kate's Take Reloaded which is produced by Gal's Guide. Original airdate: December 2016, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/category/kates-take/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy    
41:2918/10/2019
Gal's Guide NEWS - October 16, 2019

Gal's Guide NEWS - October 16, 2019

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for October 16, 2019. Brought to you by aliens.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
12:0316/10/2019
Mae Jemison - Lisa's 1 Cool STEM Thing

Mae Jemison - Lisa's 1 Cool STEM Thing

Lisa gets us to look up to the stars and get our imaginations ready to boldly go! Lisa's 1 Cool STEM Thing is about the first African-American woman in space, Mae Jemison. We also talk about what sci-fi book or movie we would want the future to be like.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
18:0214/10/2019
Your Gal Friday Flashback - Katherine Johnson

Your Gal Friday Flashback - Katherine Johnson

Tieing into our Leah's 1 Cool STEM thing from earlier this week, our flashback episode is about another child prodigy whose math calculations were pivotal to the Space Race. We're making math a ton of fun and bringing you the life and legacy of Hidden Figure, Katherine Johnson on this Your Gal Friday Flashback episode.  Original airdate: February 16, 2018 Ep #23 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/02/16/katherine-johnson-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
54:3211/10/2019
Greta Thunberg - Leah's 1 Cool STEM Thing

Greta Thunberg - Leah's 1 Cool STEM Thing

It's the start of STEM month and Dr. Leah Leach's 1 Cool STEM thing is about climate change activist, Greta Thunberg. Get to know more about this fierce 16-year-old and why we connect with her. We also talk about more young climate change activists. But we can't always be serious so we Leah brought some STEM puns and we talk about the best teen-team up ever. Wonder Twins powers activate!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
30:5607/10/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Be Kind Rewind (with Phoebe Frear)

Kate's Take Flashback - Be Kind Rewind (with Phoebe Frear)

Special guest and filmmaker Phoebe Frear joins Kate to talk about Be Kind Rewind, a quirky and innovated film that reminds Kate & Phoebe of their love for filmmaking. The gals talk about: the death of video stores, the horror of VHS, practical effects, movie tricks, diva moments, wondering if it all matters, and the magic of movies. Don’t worry, “No specific knowledge of movies required.” This episode has been Sweded! Original airdate: March 23, 2017, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/03/23/be-kind-rewind-kates-take-podcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
01:10:5504/10/2019
Carrie Fisher - Leah's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Carrie Fisher - Leah's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Leah closes out movie month talking about her unexpected role model and weird connection to Carrie Fisher. Hilarious stories about Star Wars, Paul Simon, Debbie Reynolds, and acid-tripping with Cary Grant. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn why you can’t wear underwear in space.    More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
30:5530/09/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Howl's Moving Castle

Kate's Take Flashback - Howl's Moving Castle

Tieing into Denise's 1 Cool Movie Thing we flashback to the first-ever Gal's Guide produced podcast, Kate's Take. You may know her as Dr. Leah Leach now but back in the day, she was known as Kate Chaplin. In this episode, Kate dives deep into themes of beauty and old age by exploring the film Howl's Moving Castle.  Original airdate: January 26, 2017, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/01/26/howls-moving-castle-kates-take-podcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
22:0627/09/2019
Helen Mirren - Denise's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Helen Mirren - Denise's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Denise talks about Dame Helen Mirren as leads a fantastic conversation on ageism in Hollywood. Why is it that male actors over 40 get 80% of the leading roles? Why is it that actresses have their resume tossed aside if it reads over 40? We're answering the world's problems but we're also not sure if Hot in Cleveland is still on air. Someone call Betty White stat!!  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
38:1023/09/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Wonder Woman

Kate's Take Flashback - Wonder Woman

Tieing into our women in movies research we flashback to the first-ever Gal's Guide produced podcast, Kate's Take. You may know her as Dr. Leah Leach now but back in the day, she was known as Kate Chaplin. In this episode, Kate gets in-depth and deeply personal with her reflections on the 2017 Wonder Woman starring Gal Gadot. Transcription is available of this episode available and the link below.   Original airdate: November 16, 2017, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/11/16/wonder-woman-kates-take-podcast/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
27:1920/09/2019
Gal's Guide NEWS - September 18, 2019

Gal's Guide NEWS - September 18, 2019

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for September 18, 2019. Brought to you by popcorn.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
13:0718/09/2019
Are Romantic Comedies Bad For Women? - Katie's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Are Romantic Comedies Bad For Women? - Katie's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Katie rebels and brings research, statistics, and insight to start a lively discussion on how helpful or harmful romantic comedies are for real relationships. The gal-pals also travel back in time and ask the existential question, "Is a hot dog a sandwich?"  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
37:2016/09/2019
Kate's Take Flashback - Top 5 Films Directed By Women

Kate's Take Flashback - Top 5 Films Directed By Women

Tieing into our women in movies research we flashback to the first-ever Gal's Guide produced podcast, Kate's Take. You may know her as Dr. Leah Leach now but back in the day, she was known as Kate Chaplin. In this episode, Kate celebrates #WomenDirectorAwarenessMonth by looking at the top 5 films #directedbywomen that influenced her life. Original airdate: September 28, 2017, of Kate's Take: Reloaded Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/09/28/kates-take-top-5-films-directed-by-women/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
31:0813/09/2019
Kathleen Shannon - Bonnie's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Kathleen Shannon - Bonnie's 1 Cool Movie Thing

Birthday girl, Bonnie starts off movie month with a Kathleen Shannon a Canadian film director and producer who founded Studio D. Government funded this film studio was dedicated to women filmmakers, a first in the world. Fellow gal-pals, Leah Leach, Katie Harris and Denise Jaeckel also start voting for Syphilis again. Anything can happen on this show and we have the t-shirts to prove it! (Psst…. visit our Red Bubble shop). #DirectedbyWomen More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
22:2809/09/2019
YGF Flashback - Babe Didrikson Zaharias

YGF Flashback - Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Tieing into our research theme is a gal who with the help of advertising and reporters made herself a legend. Babe Didrikson Zaharias played so many sports, including Olympic track and field, bowling, baseball, basketball, golf and even challenged Babe Ruth to a boxing match. You are in for a ride on this week's Your Gal Friday Flashback episode.  Original airdate: August 2018 Ep #43 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/08/24/babe-didrikson-zaharias-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
59:2530/08/2019
#LikeAGirl - Leah's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

#LikeAGirl - Leah's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

To close out advertising month Leah’s 1 Cool Thing is about an advertising campaign that changed the conversation around the phrase “like a girl” being an insult. The gals also talk about celebrity endorsements and the general strangeness of commercials. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
34:1426/08/2019
YGF Flashback - Madam CJ Walker

YGF Flashback - Madam CJ Walker

Tieing into our research theme, Madam CJ Walker used advertising to sell her hair-care line making her one of the richest African-American women. Truly rags to riches story...and also soon to be a Netflix special starring Octavia Spencer.  Original airdate: October 2017 Ep #18 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/10/13/madam-cj-walker-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
39:1123/08/2019
Women's World Cup Nike Ads - Kami's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

Women's World Cup Nike Ads - Kami's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

“Hey, you ready?” Our 16-year-old-gal-pal takes our hand and guides us into the world of Nike’s Women’s World Cup Soccer ads where we learn, “Don’t change your dream. Change the World.” However, we can’t be serious for too long so we also talk about doggie dentures, Geico ads, free Doritos, and how to choose poorly.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
15:3419/08/2019
Gal's Guide NEWS - August 16, 2019

Gal's Guide NEWS - August 16, 2019

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for August 16, 2019. Brought to you by diamonds.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11:3116/08/2019
Mary Wells Lawrence - Katie's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

Mary Wells Lawrence - Katie's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz oh what a relief it is that Gal’s Guide Podcast is back! This week Katie brings to the table the trailblazer in the advertising world who was reasonable for the famous Alka Seltzer ad, Mary Wells Lawrence.  Joined by Dr. Leah Leach, Bonnie Fillenwarth and Kami Leach the gals talk about the ad that convinces them to buy things (listen in Facebook) and the oh too real work-life-kids balance. Get ready for this Mad Woman of the advertising world. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
28:0612/08/2019
YGF Flashback - Lucille Ball

YGF Flashback - Lucille Ball

And now for something completely different! Tieing into advertising month in a comical way, discover the gal who made one of the funniest commercial skits (Vitameatavegimin anyone?) and who also sold products ranging from cars to refrigerators and even cigarettes. America's favorite red-head for decades it's the life of comedian Lucille Ball on this Your Gal Friday flashback episode.  Original airdate: May 2018 Ep #32 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/05/18/lucille-ball-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
55:2609/08/2019
Miss Representation - Bonnie's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

Miss Representation - Bonnie's 1 Cool Advertising Thing

What do Old Spice, Apple, Geico have in common? There are all ways that Leah found to introduce our gal-pals Bonnie Fillenwarth, Katie Harris and 16-year-old new-comer Kami Leach. After paying tribute to the amazing ladies of advertising, Bonnie starts us off by talking about the eye-opening documentary Miss Representation and what it says about how advertising changes our culture and how we see ourselves. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
26:4605/08/2019
YGF Flashback - Joan Jett

YGF Flashback - Joan Jett

Tieing into Katie's love for Dolly Parton's business mind, discover a fantastic business mind in the punk and Rock n' Roll world. Joan Jett is week's Your Gal Friday Flashback episode.  Original airdate: July 2018 Ep #38 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2018/07/06/joan-jett-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
46:4602/08/2019
Dolly Parton - Katie's 1 Cool Music Thing

Dolly Parton - Katie's 1 Cool Music Thing

Katie’s 1 Cool Music gal has pissed off the KKK, written upwards of 5,000 songs, gives books away to kids, created a theme park and way more! You might know her by her greatest asset but there is much more country gal from Tennessee. Katie talks about Dolly Parton…who actually lost in a Dolly Parton look-a-like contest. You gotta hear about this gal.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
38:1129/07/2019
YGF Flashback - Ella Fitzgerald

YGF Flashback - Ella Fitzgerald

Tieing into the gal pals covering cool music gals learn about the jazz performer whose longevity is due to her tenacity and also Marilyn Monroe. Discover the life and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald in this Your Gal Friday Flashback episode.  Original airdate: June 30, 2017 Ep #5 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras:https://galsguide.org/2017/06/30/ella-fitzgerald-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
35:5226/07/2019
Gal's Guide NEWS - July 22, 2019

Gal's Guide NEWS - July 22, 2019

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for July 22, 2019. Brought to you by lemonade.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
11:3422/07/2019
YGF Flashback - Sister Rosetta Tharpe

YGF Flashback - Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Tieing into the gal pals covering cool music gals, we've got a fantastic flashback episode that will amaze you about the true birth of Rock n' Roll.  Learn about all about the inventor of Rock n' Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe in this Your Gal Friday Flashback episode.  Original airdate: June 2018 Ep #37 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras: https://galsguide.org/2018/06/29/sister-rosetta-tharpe-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
41:1119/07/2019
Nico - Rebecca's 1 Cool Music Thing

Nico - Rebecca's 1 Cool Music Thing

Gal-pals Rebecca, Bonnie, Katie and Leah, start off the show talking about the best concerts and the first concerts. Some of them are cool, some of them, well, let’s just say they are trying to forget them. For her 1 Cool Music Thing, Rebecca shares a connection to a gal who was a model and singer before Andy Warhol put her together with the Velvet Underground. Nico had many more albums before an early death. Learn about this Chelsea Girl with a unique sound.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
39:2015/07/2019
Gunhild Carling - Leah's 1 Cool Music Thing

Gunhild Carling - Leah's 1 Cool Music Thing

You might see a gal play 3 trumpets at once on America’s Got Talent this month and wonder “Who is that?!” Well, get ready for a ride learning about Gunhild Carling, a performer who plays multiple instruments loves to Rick Roll, plays for the King of Sweden, and is a master at making up a song in the “here and now.” The gals also talk about songs that change their mood, the contagiousness of passionate people and how music tastes are hard to pin down but maybe we’ve got one way to help you out or at least we do some improv until we get there…That’s Jazz! More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
33:1008/07/2019
Dusty Springfield - Bonnie's 1 Cool Music Thing

Dusty Springfield - Bonnie's 1 Cool Music Thing

It's music month at Gal's Guide and a new group of gal pals have joined to have some fun. Bonnie takes the stage first talking about Dusty Springfield the singer of "Son of a Preacher Man", "Wishin' and Hopin' and more. Don't miss this fab episode because we learned that Dusty threw food when she got angry. But "What have I, what have I done to deserve this?" Wait what does the Pet Shop Boys have to do with Dusty? Just hit play to learn more.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
31:4401/07/2019
Rachel Maddow - Kim's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

Rachel Maddow - Kim's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

The gal-pals finish up LGBT month talking about political commentator Rachel Maddow. Kim's 1 Cool LGBT Thing showcases why representation matters in all aspects of life. The gal-pals also talk about the amazing men and women who have come out to them and how they showed support and became an ally -  even if one out-friend did steal Katie's clarinet. Katie really wants that clarinet back BTW.  More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
25:5424/06/2019
YGF Flashback - Film Pioneers (Alice Guy Blache, Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner and Margaret Booth)

YGF Flashback - Film Pioneers (Alice Guy Blache, Lois Weber, Dorothy Arzner and Margaret Booth)

Tieing into Bonnie's 1 Cool LGBT Thing about the Hollywood actress Alla Nazimova is this older episode of our sister show, Your Gal Friday. Staying in early Hollywood, this episode covers four amazing film gals who set the stage for what film is today. Dorothy Arzner, is a big part of LGBT history as she was a director, writer, invented the boom mic, and also had a 40-year relationship with Marion Morgan. Learn about all these amazing film gals on this special YGF Flashback episode.  Original air date: Aug 2017 Ep #10 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Extras: https://galsguide.org/2017/08/11/film-pioneers-your-gal-friday/ Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
56:5821/06/2019
Alla Nazimova - Bonnie's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

Alla Nazimova - Bonnie's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

The margaritas have kicked in as the gal-pals let their geek flags fly and talk about movie universes they would love to be in before rooting for syphilis to take out an abusive father. Bonnie’s 1 Cool LGBT Thing is about actress Alla Nazimova who was paid more than Mary Pickford, had a theater and hotel named after her and had a large number of female relationships that spanned the silver screen to the presidency. More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
33:5917/06/2019
Gals Guide NEWS - June 14, 2019

Gals Guide NEWS - June 14, 2019

News and updates from the Gal’s Guide Library and Research Center for June 14, 2019. Brought to you by Unicorns.   More info at: galsguide.org Patreon: patreon.com/galsguide Facebook: facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy Music from https://filmmusic.io: "NewsSting" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
06:2014/06/2019
Two Moms - Katie's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

Two Moms - Katie's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

Continuing LGBT Pride Month, Katie takes a moment to think about what it would be like to be raised by two moms. She brings to the table research on happiness, child development, and marriage equity. The gal pals also talk about their favorite books and movies that feature LGBT characters. Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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YGF Flashback - Ellen DeGeneres

YGF Flashback - Ellen DeGeneres

Tieing into Leah's 1 Cool Thing about comedian Moms Mabley, let's keep the comedy coming with this older episode of our sister show, Your Gal Friday. Learn about the life and legacy of another comedian, Ellen DeGeneres.  Original air date: June 2018 Ep #34 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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Moms Mabley - Leah's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

Moms Mabley - Leah's 1 Cool LGBT Thing

To start off LGBT Pride month, Leah's 1 Cool LGBT Thing is about the first ever female standup comedian, Jackie "Moms" Mabley. An extremely successful originator, Moms was a black, gay, woman who created an old lady character that wooed young men, made censors nervous, and told some of the best dirty jokes. Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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YGF Flashback - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

YGF Flashback - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Tieing into Katie's 1 Cool Thing about the Helen Thomas is this older episode of our sister show, Your Gal Friday. Learn about the life and legacy of another gal who shoots straight-from-the-hip in Washington, Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.  Original air date: March 2019 Ep #48 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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Helen Thomas - Katie's 1 Cool Thing

Helen Thomas - Katie's 1 Cool Thing

Helen Thomas was a trailblazer for women in the White House Press Core serving from the Kennedy administration until the Obama Administration. Katie tells the story of the rise and fall of this fierce journalist that dared JFK to be better, found her own voice, and how she upset George Bush Jr so much she was sent to the back of the press room. We’ve got the first question ready on this episode of Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast.   Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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YGF Flashback - Ada Lovelace

YGF Flashback - Ada Lovelace

Tieing into Bonnie's 1 Cool Thing about the women who made the Internet is this older episode of our sister show, Your Gal Friday. Learn about the life and legacy of the world's first computer programmer. This episode is so old Leah was still going by her stage name Kate Chaplin. Let's see if anyone notices :)  Original air date: July 2017 Ep #8 of Your Gal Friday Show Notes & Links https://galsguide.org/podcasts/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/galsguide  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galsguidetothegalaxy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GalsGuideGalaxy
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