The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast Bonus: History Chicks History
Mar 6, 2026
Two friends celebrate women’s lives and explain why they started a podcast to spotlight full life stories. They discuss what everyday histories teach us and reflect on how small actions create ripple effects. They invite listeners to explore their catalog and share recommendations for Women's History Month.
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Humble Podcast Origin Story
- Beckett and Susan started The History Chicks in 2011 by sitting at a dining room table and discussing Marie Antoinette as a side project that grew into a long-running podcast.
- They began before modern podcasting tools existed, even enlisting a NASA friend to create their RSS feed so listeners could subscribe.
Approach To Telling Women's Lives
- The hosts treat history as living stories, telling lives from birth to death and adding cultural sidebars to bring women to life.
- They cover both well-known and obscure women like Frances Perkins, Ona Judge, and Ida Lewis to teach listeners practical lessons.
DIY Technical Start With A NASA Friend
- Early production required technical favors: Susan asked a NASA friend to write their RSS feed because podcasting tools were not yet user-friendly.
- This DIY start highlights how they built the show with limited resources and help from friends.