Episodios

  • Mary Anning: The Fossil Hunter of the Jurassic Coast

    Mary Anning: The Fossil Hunter of the Jurassic Coast
    Aug 13 2025
    In the early 19th century, most people thought extinction was impossible - if no new creatures appeared, how could any have ever vanished? Mary Anning, a young fossil hunter from Lyme Regis, proved them wrong with discoveries that rewrote Earth’s history. Living on the Jurassic Coast, she became the first to uncover the first complete skeleton of an extinct marine reptile, changing paleontology forever. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: Mary Anning: the unsung hero of fossil discovery Mary Anning: Biography Mary Anning 1799-1847 Mary Anning- museum of earth The life of Mary Anning, fossil collector Smithsonian magazine The geological society Mcgill- William Buckland Sir Henry De La Beche Rosalind Franklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Part 2: How Nellie Bly Circumnavigated the Globe

    Part 2: How Nellie Bly Circumnavigated the Globe
    Aug 6 2025
    We’re back with Part 2 of our Nellie Bly series! Last week, we shared how Nellie went undercover in an asylum to expose the abuse and neglect happening behind closed doors. Her reporting shocked the nation and sparked real reform. This week, we follow her next bold chapter - the story of how she circumnavigated the globe. In 1889, Nellie set off on a solo journey to beat Jules Verne’s fictional Around the World in 80 Days. With just a single satchel, she crossed oceans, continents, and countless cultural boundaries and ended up making history. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: Nellie and other 19th-century writers Life Story: Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, aka Nellie Bly (1864-1922) Heinz history center The route of: Nellie Bly Remarkable Nellie Bly oil drum Nellie Bly- LA times Nellie Bly students guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 m
  • Part 1: Nellie Bly ft. National Park After Dark

    Part 1: Nellie Bly ft. National Park After Dark
    Jul 30 2025
    You may know us from our other podcast, National Park After Dark (Apple and Spotify). This week on Watch Her Cook, we will be sharing a National Park After Dark Episode about fearless Journalist, Nellie Bly, in our first 2-part series! In 1887, Nellie faked insanity to expose the brutal conditions inside Blackwell’s Island Insane Asylum. Her daring undercover investigation not only shocked the nation, but ignited real change in mental health care and journalism. Join us next week for Part 2 where we follow Nellie on her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. See you then! Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Chipeta: Queen of the Utes

    Chipeta: Queen of the Utes
    Jul 23 2025
    1848 marked the start of a wave of westward expansion that would forever change the American frontier and the lives of the Native peoples who called it home. Amid this upheaval rose Chipeta- a warrior for peace, a skilled diplomat and the soon-to-be voice of the Uncompahgre tribe. Married to Chief Ouray, Chipeta played a vital role in negotiations between Native nations and the U.S. government- helping to bridge the two worlds, often standing as the only woman at the table. This episode tells the story of her strength and compassion amongst the heartbreak, and explains why she will forever be honored as “Queen of the Utes” Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: The valley of opportunity: A history of west-central colorado Chipeta: A detailed story Colorado Encyclopedia Chipeta: native american rights and diplomat Ute indians: history to go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Neerja Bhanot: The Hero of Pan Am Flight 73

    Neerja Bhanot: The Hero of Pan Am Flight 73
    Jul 16 2025
    In 1986, over 350 passengers on board Pan Am Flight 73 were faced with a traveller’s worst nightmare… their plane was hijacked. At just 22 years old, head flight attendant, Neerja Bhanot, stepped up to lead the cabin crew- making decisions that would come to define one of the most heroic responses in aviation history. This episode explores the story of Neerja and the brave flight attendants who risked their lives to protect the lives of strangers in the face of terror. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/when-neerja-s-husband-told-her-if-you-can-t-cook-stop-eating-647498/ Michael Thexton- A 13-hour hijack Goodbye darling, please keep coming; Here's what Neerja Bhanot's father wrote in her memory in 1986 BBC- Inside the hijack: The unheard stories of Pan Am 73 Neerja Bhanot- Inspiration Personified Neerja: A fond tribute to a forgotten hero The story of Neerja Bhanot- India’s flight attendant Remembering Neerja Bhanot: Rare photos of India’s Braveheart Neerja’s father penned this heartbreaking piece Tribute India Times The story of Pan American world airways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 m
  • Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Revolutionized Technology

    Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood Star Who Revolutionized Technology
    Jul 9 2025
    She was a woman who lived many lives. When beauty meets genius, the result is Hedy Lamarr. Even though she is known for her glamorous Hollywood roles, Hedy was also an inventor whose technology laid the groundwork for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. This episode uncovers her journey from silver screen star to tech thought-leader, revealing how her brilliance changed the world, even though it went unrecognized in her lifetime. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: How Hollywood Star Hedy Lamarr invented the tech behind wifi Hedy Lamarr and frequency hopping Frequency hopping spread spectrum Hedy Lamarr- Sultry star who reigned in Hollywood of 30s and 40s Random Paths to frequency hopping Bombshell: Interview with Richard Rhodes on Hedy Lamarr How Hedy Lamarr and her inventions changed the world Hollywood’s Brightest Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 m
  • Hitting Pause For for Independence Day

    Hitting Pause For for Independence Day
    Jul 2 2025
    In light of Independence Day, we will not be releasing an episode this week. We'll be back next Wednesday, July 9, with another powerful story from an incredible woman! See you then! Please support us by subscribing and following us on Instagram: ⁠@watchhercookpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Belle Gunness: Murder Through Love Letters

    Belle Gunness: Murder Through Love Letters
    Jun 25 2025
    She was a loving mother, a grieving widow–and one of America’s most prolific female serial killers. In the 19th century, Norwegian immigrant Belle Gunness lured wealthy suitors to her Indiana farmhouse through newspaper ads promising love, fortune, and a fresh start—only for them to strangely disappear. What investigators discovered when they visited her home would leave behind one of the most chilling mysteries in American true crime history. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@watchhercookpodcast ⁠ Sources: ⁠How the farm girl became the butcher of lonely men ⁠ ⁠Butcher of Men’: A murderous woman thrives in a credulous era⁠ ⁠100 year mystery: did she commit murder?⁠ ⁠Belle Gunness: Poisonous Pen⁠ ⁠Belle Gunness- crime library ⁠ ⁠Belle Gunness- murderpedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 m