The Homance Chronicles Podcast
1) Episode 353: Hoes of History: Jane Goodall
Before she was the world’s most famous primatologist, Jane Goodall was a curious young girl who dreamed of living among animals in Africa. In this episode, we follow her extraordinary journey—from a c...Show More
2) Episode 352: Hoes of History: Audrey Munson
Before Marilyn Monroe or Cindy Crawford, there was Audrey Munson — the original American muse. In the early 1900s, her face and figure inspired hundreds of statues across New York City and beyond. She...Show More
3) Episode 351: Hoes of History: Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn is the first woman in the United States to earn three Michelin stars. Raised in France and later moving to the U.S. to pursue her culinary ambitions, Dominique built a career defined b...Show More
4) Episode 350: Hoes of History: Sarah Bickford
Sarah Gammon Bickford was the first Black woman in the United States to own a public utility. Born into slavery in Tennessee in 1852, Sarah’s early life was marked by hardship, resilience, and a deter...Show More
5) Episode 349: Hoes of History: Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow is a trailblazing filmmaker who shattered glass ceilings in Hollywood. From her early days as a painter and experimental filmmaker to becoming the first woman to win an Academy Award f...Show More
6) Episode 348: Hoes of History: Theda Bara
Before Marilyn, before Madonna, before the femme fatales of noir, there was Theda Bara—the original “Vamp” of the silver screen. In this episode, we explore the life of the woman who seduced audiences...Show More
7) Episode 347: Hoes of History: Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine was no ordinary queen—she was one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages. Born into immense wealth and power, she became Duchess of Aquitaine in her own rig...Show More
8) Episode 346: Hoes of History: Adèle Hugo
Behind the towering legacy of Victor Hugo lies a lesser-known, haunting tale—that of his youngest daughter, Adèle. Born into privilege and brilliance, Adèle possessed a vivid mind, a gift for writing,...Show More
9) Episode 345: Hoes of History: Dr. Ruth
Before she was America’s most beloved sex therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer survived the Holocaust, trained as a sniper, and earned her doctorate in education. In this episode, we dive into the fascinati...Show More
10) Episode 344: Hoes of History: Madame de La Fayette
Madame de La Fayette was one of the first women in history to publish a bestselling novel and forever change French literature. Born into nobility in 1634, Marie-Madeleine Pioche de La Vergne defied e...Show More