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Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle
What'sHerName
What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Dr. Katie Nelson are professors by day, podcasters by night. Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly Wednesdays.
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4.8 stars from 547 ratings
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“This podcast is like easdropping on two moms trying to keep two distracted american teenager girls interested. It’s so dumbed -down-cutesy about lost feminist histories. This approach rings sour in my ears after the recent election.The histories are so important to reinstate but I need a...”Read full review »
RHQ22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/24
Absolute GEM
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“What’sHerName Podcast is an absolute gem! Hosts Olivia Meikle and Dr. Katie Nelson bring history to life by uncovering the fascinating stories of women who have been overlooked or forgotten. Their storytelling is both engaging and insightful, weaving expert interviews into vivid, nuanced...”Read full review »
Amber Morin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
Endless Amazing Women
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“The stories inspire me!!! Thanks for doing this brill podcast”
AnnaManning84 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/15/24
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