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Adrien Behn
A Race Around the World
Based on the True Adventures of Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland
On November 14th, 1889, two female writers entered a race to go around the world in under 80 days. Nellie Bly went east, and Elizabeth Bisland headed west.
This eleven part series will unpack their whirlwind adventure and what it was like to circumnavigate the globe alone as a woman at a time where women had no rights.
Storyteller and travel writer Adrien Behn brings Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bislands’ experiences, emotions, and adventures to life in this serialized podcast.
A Race Around the World brings the incredible accomplishments of these two bold solo female travelers to life,...
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4.7 stars from 33 ratings
Adrien is a genius
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“I’m biased because I love women, history, and traveling, but this is easily one of my favorite podcasts. The host’s dedication to creating every sound and texture for the listener is deeply comforting. There are actors providing voices and context, foley sounds, score and...”Read full review »
Elana Carroll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/22/24
2 Impressive Women as Role Models
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“While pedaling through the world I listen to the story of those brave and different women. In some of their experiences while travelling sound familiar to what I overcame in my travels - I feel them. Nicely told story. I am happy I learned about Nelly and Liz and their adventures, especially at a...”Read full review »
Cycling Julia via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
02/13/24
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“A fascinating story beautifully told”
Hfa6hQ2nEK73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/24
Recent Episodes
Published 12/19/23
What happens to the rest of Nellie and Liz's lives and why is their story important?
Published 12/19/23
January 20th-26th: Both women rush closer to the finish line. Liz heads west on her tumultuous ride across the Atlantic while Nellie moves east on high speed trains across the country. And after months of calculation, there is finally a winner to this race.
Published 12/12/23
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