Queens Podcast

In this rerun from 2022, we are talking about the life and times of America's Sweetheart, Betty White! Betty's legacy is huge. Today we're going to discuss her remarkable career, from her early days to becoming a beloved TV icon through shows like The Golden Girls. We chat about her achievements, advocacy, and personal life, including her marriage to Allen Ludden. We'll also discuss her lifelong love of animals and her late-life resurgence as a cultural icon. The episode celebrates Betty White's immense contribution to entertainment and her enduring legacy as a cherished public figure. Some great sources for this episode: Her Book Her Netflix documentary https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/31/arts/television/betty-white-dead.html https://www.csmonitor.com/From-the-news-wires/2010/0507/Thanks-to-grassroots-Facebook-campaign-actress-Betty-White-to-host-Saturday-Night-Live https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/forest-service-makes-actress-betty-white-honorary-ranger https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/31/longtime-lgbtq-ally-betty-white-has-died-at-99/ Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Taylor: Diamonds, Drama, and Dedication In this episode of Queen's Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her extravagant lifestyle, tumultuous relationships, and significant contributions to AIDS research. The discussion spans her illustrious film career, iconic jewelry collection, passionate marriages (especially with Richard Burton), and later life focused on philanthropy. We hope y'all love her as much as we do! Time stamps: 00:59 Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages and Family 03:53 Extravagant Lifestyle and Generosity 06:56 The Famous Krupp Diamond 12:17 The Taylor-Burton Diamond 15:34 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf 26:37 Life After Richard Burton 32:28 The Campaign Trail and Political Life 34:17 Struggles with Depression and Weight 37:32 Broadway Success and Reunion with Richard Burton 39:11 Intervention and Rehab Journey 43:21 AIDS Activism and Philanthropy 55:09 Final Years and Legacy Some sources: Vanity Fair article about Elizabeth & Richard's relationship Diamonds! Love Letters Weight scrutiny Barbara Walters interview with John Warner Her intervention Vanity Fair- Elizabeth & AIDS Our patreon episode on the AIDS & the Reagan administration This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/queenspod to get free shipping and 365 day returns! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tumultuous Life of Elizabeth Taylor: Love, Loss, and Scandal In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are jumping back into the life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this episode, Elizabeth is more grown up and ready to take on more grown up roles in her career and her personal life. We're gonna breeze by husband number 2, discuss grief and loss with husband number 3... and mistakes with husband number 4. If you want drama, then this is the episode for you my friends. Make sure to check out our Instagram because we'll be posting lots of the rings and outfits we discuss in this episode over there. Some sources: About working with james dean Mike Todd’s death Elizabeth Taylor Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Vanity Fair re: Burton/ Taylor affair Talking to Oprah about her near death experience This episode is sponsored by Quince. Go to Quince.com/queenspod to get free shipping and 365 day returns! Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Taylor: From Child Star to Independent Woman - The Early Years Join Queens Podcast as we explore the early life and career of Elizabeth Taylor. Yes, you may know her as an icon, but do you know how she got there? Today we're bringing baby Elizabeth from London to Hollywood and all the drama in between. Cheers! 00:00 Introduction and Content Warning by That Wasn't In My Textbook 02:13 Introducing Elizabeth Taylor 2:46 Cocktail 13:35 Elizabeth's Move to Hollywood 18:02 Elizabeth's First Acting Contract 18:42 The Studio System in the 1940s 22:51 Landing the Role in Lassie 25:18 The Breakthrough Role: National Velvet 32:07 The Dark Side of Hollywood 37:01 Confronting MGM's Louis B. Mayer 44:09 A Tumultuous Marriage with Nicky Hilton 55:39 Elizabeth Taylor's Independence and Career Growth Sources: Elizabeth Taylor's Birthchart Elizabeth the First podcast Elizabeth Taylor discusses childhood abuse LA Times article about her divorce About her friendship with Montgomery Clift Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! YGKFPS0cFrifAhCm32Ae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yaa Asantewaa: The Brave Queen Mother Who Led a Rebellion The episode dives into the remarkable life of Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of the Asante people of modern-day Ghana. Yaa Asantewaa is known for her leadership during the War of the Golden Stool, where she led a resistance against British colonization in the early 1900s. The episode explores the historical context of the Asante Empire, the significance of the Golden Stool, and how Yaa Asantewaa's efforts have made her a symbol of national pride in Ghana. The discussion includes her life, her powerful speeches, and her legacy, providing a comprehensive look at this extraordinary figure in history. 02:57 The Asante Empire and Its Origins 04:48 The Golden Stool and Asante Culture 12:29 Yaa Asantewaa's Early Life 15:37 European Colonization and Conflict 24:58 Big Cl*t Energy: The Rise of the Queen Mother 26:33 Civil War and British Colonization 29:50 The Golden Stool and British Demands 35:04 Yaa Asantewaa's Rebellion 47:54 Legacy and Independence Some sources: History Tea Time YouTube Brittanica GhanaWeb Asante Gold in the British Museum Queens podcast is part of Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast.Want more Queens? Head to our Patreon, check out our merch store and follow us on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices