All My Favorite People Are Dead

Episode 53 - Theda Bara, the first Vamp!

You've heard of Vampira and Elvira, well before they came around there was Theda Bara. A silent movie star, she was the first "Vamp" or exotic woman to entice the world. This week Sue tells the story of one of her favorite dead vamps! 

Episode 52 - Unusual and weird Deaths!

Shannon talks about some unusual and weird ways people have kicked the bucket. Everything from Shit to laughter, and hockey pucks! 

Episode 51 - Animal Icons

This week, Sue shares some history of famous Animal Icons because some of our favorite animals are sadly dead too. 

Episode 50 - Mary Mallon aka Typhoid Mary

It was tough to be an Irish immigrant, especially a single working woman, at the turn of the 20th century! It was even more challenging for Mary Mallon as the first known asymptomatic carrier of Typhoid fever. Listen to this week's episode to learn more. 

Beautiful women with very tragic endings

In this episode, Sue shares with us the stories of two beautiful women who suffered in life and died in very tragic situations. Listen and learn about Zelda Fitzgerald and Blanche Monnier. 

Episode 48 - Alfred Stieglitz, The Father of Modern Photography

This week, Shannon tells us the story of the Father of Photography,  Alfred Stieglitz. Not only did he fight for photography to be considered an art form, but he also brought new forms of art and the understanding of what art is to everyday Americans. 
 
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Episode 47 - Grey Gardens and Big and Little Edie Beale

Sue tells us the story of the odd mother-daughter pair, Big and Little Edie Beale, and their house Grey Gardens. These two women who were once wealthy and influential, fell into a sorry situation with hoarding and lots of cats. 
 
Shannon also includes a modern-day obit with the passing of the legendary Bob Barker.  

Episode 46 - Frida Kahlo

This week, Shannon talks about one of her favorite artists! Frida Kahlo was an amazing woman who spoke the truth no matter how painful it was. She told her truth as she saw it in her artwork. 

Episode 45 -Ruth Handler

In this week's episode, Sue tells us the story behind the creature of Barbie! (Good timing, huh?) She will also explore other exciting details about women's equality in history. 

Episode 44 - Julia Child

Who loves to cook? We do! And part of the reason for that was Julia Child! She inspired Americans to try something new and be more creative in the kitchen. This week we pay tribute to Julia Child.