# herstory (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover herstory. Page: Feed: --- ## [Killing Eve: Queering the Thriller](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/killing-eve-queering-the-thriller) _2026-08-05 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams interviews Dr. Clare Sears about her upcoming book on Killing Eve for Wayne State University Press’s TV Milestone Series . Dr. Sears explains why Killing Eve qualifies as milestone television . The series created groundbreaking queer representation and framing within the traditional spy thriller genre. Further, Sears explains how Killing Eve 's creators subverted the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/47f6bee2-22f8-4fbe-9363-ef71129d91e7.mp3) ## [Storytelling & Feminism: A TV Journey](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/storytelling-feminism-a-tv-journey) _2026-07-06 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Summer means the anniversary episode of Advanced TV Herstory. Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on the journey of her podcast, sharing insights and stories that shaped episodes during the past year. She revisits instances from interviews and correspondence that fortify her examination of storytelling through TV, and how it documents social progress and challenges. Highlights: Gratitude and Community:… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/33daafcc-f500-4560-a222-20491e22c186.mp3) ## [Backbone and Boundaries: Unscripted Talk Show Lessons](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/backbone-and-boundaries-unscripted-tv-talk-show-lessons) _2026-06-10 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams examines the pivotal moments in TV talk show history where hosts overstepped boundaries and guests were challenged to stand up for themselves. Through a series of iconic examples like Lily Tomlin's poised resistance on The Dick Cavett Show and Joan Rivers' sharp retort on CNN, Cynthia highlights the crucial role of media training and self-awareness. When talk show hosts… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/767cd511-8078-40b0-ac66-12edaee71e74.mp3) ## [Denise Nicholas: Trailblazing Actor & Writer](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/denise-nicholas-trailblazing-actor-and-writer) _2026-05-13 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Denise Nicholas, the iconic actress and writer known for her roles in Room 222 (1969-75) and In the Heat of the Night (1988-95). Promoting her long-awaited 2025 memoir Finding Home , Denise opens up about her groundbreaking career in television, the cultural impact of her roles as Liz McIntyre and Harriet DeLong, and her transition to writing. Discover how her… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/62ef89a3-220d-452b-9a08-bad38d976087.mp3) ## [Epstein Vibes: Unpacking 90s Sitcoms & Cultural Shifts](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/epstein-vibes-unpacking-90s-sitcoms-and-cultural-shifts) _2026-04-15 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Advanced TV Herstory's host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes listeners on a deep dive into the profound connections between television, feminism, and broader cultural and political shifts. Recorded in April 2026, Cynthia explores the implications of the newly revealed Epstein files and their potential impact on how we understand television from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. She examines the role of powerful… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/95abbcc6-fc73-492b-b6eb-dd8aef7b06d4.mp3) ## [MeTV Exec Neal Sabin on Classic & Comfort Television](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/metv-exec-neal-sabin-on-classic-and-comfort-television) _2026-03-16 · Advanced TV Herstory_ TV historian and host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Neal Sabin, Vice Chairman of Weigel Broadcasting, for a conversation about the enduring popularity of classic television and the role of "comfort TV" in modern broadcasting. Sabin oversees programming strategy for Weigel's widely distributed multicast networks, including MeTV, Catchy Comedy, Start TV, Heroes & Icons, Dabl, and Story Television… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8493b35a-d505-4c3a-9008-55f55c0c3f70.mp3) ## [Minnesota's TV Legacy: Women, News & Cultural Power](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/minnesotas-tv-legacy-women-news-cultural-power) _2026-02-07 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Lifelong Minnesotan and veteran podcaster Cynthia Bemis Abrams reflects on Minnesota's outsized influence on American television, journalism, and culture in this timely solo episode of Advanced TV Herstory . Prompted by recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis beginning in December 2025, Cynthia revisits the mission of the podcast and reframes it through Minnesota's unique… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93855928-091e-49c5-89cd-6421967e8a99.mp3) ## [33 | Lakshmi Sahgal and Rani of the Jhansi Regiment](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/33--Lakshmi-Sahgal-and-Rani-of-the-Jhansi-Regiment-e3e3roc) _2026-01-24 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ In this episode, we tell the story of the Rani of the Jhansi Regiment, the first all-female combat unit in modern Indian history, formed in Singapore during World War II and led by Dr Lakshmi Sahgal, known as Captain Lakshmi. Most of its members were teenage Tamil girls from plantation communities in Malaya and Burma, many with little formal education, who left estate life to train as soldiers in… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/114470092/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-24%2Fcf3a9686-cd28-a726-95b5-5e34a6faff4b.mp3) ## [Cable TV Profiles Regina Jones, Iconic "Soul" Founder](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/cable-tv-profiles-regina-jones-iconic-soul-founder) _2026-01-20 · Advanced TV Herstory_ TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams spotlights Regina Jones, a pioneering media entrepreneur who made history as the first Black woman to publish nationally with a focus on soul music. In this episode, Cynthia is joined by Alissa Shapiro, executive producer of Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? , a documentary that explores Jones' impact and SOUL Newspaper, and premieres on Weigel Broadcasting's Dabl… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70d9fdac-6513-45a9-8336-6b10882d127d.mp3) ## [The Donna Reed Show: Feminism, Legacy & Innovation](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/the-donna-reed-show-feminism-legacy-innovation) _2026-01-02 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Mary Owen, daughter of Golden Age film and TV icon Donna Reed, to explore how The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966) pushed boundaries, challenged norms, and influenced portrayals of motherhood and feminism in sitcoms. Reed's character, Donna Stone, was the first TV mom to lead a show focused on everyday family life — earning her a Golden Globe and backlash from Second… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17aa1f7e-5795-46ba-bdae-7a5344b18944.mp3) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rIjTEnNeR1st) _2026-01-02 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Dr. Quinn Creator Beth Sullivan on Feminist Storytelling](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/dr-quinn-creator-beth-sullivan-on-feminist-storytelling) _2025-12-08 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Award-winning showrunner Beth Sullivan joins host Cynthia Bemis Abrams for a deep dive into the creation and legacy of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and The Trials of Rosie O'Neill . Sullivan, a UCLA graduate and screenwriting professor, shares how she built empowering female characters, assembled diverse ensembles, and balanced historical realism with emotional storytelling. The conversation also… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8bd5fcc8-c74d-4a63-8eaa-32df63503145.mp3) ## [Postcards From LA: A TV Feminist's Hollywood Tour](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/postcards-from-la-a-tv-feminists-hollywood-tour) _2025-11-06 · Advanced TV Herstory_ TV herstorian Cynthia Bemis Abrams reports back from a star-studded week in Los Angeles, where she met creators, paid tribute to icons, and reflected on the past, present, and future of women in Hollywood. In this personal recap, Cynthia shares highlights from her California adventure, including: Her visit to the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) archives. Paying respects at the Forever… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e0228e0c-38b5-4f84-a2a7-40ca3e2e7b53.mp3) ## [Hunter, Fame and Feminism with Stepfanie Kramer](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/hunter-fame-and-feminism-with-stepfanie-kramer) _2025-10-11 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with actor and singer Stepfanie Kramer at the Paley Center for Media to revisit her trailblazing role as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on Hunter (1984–1991). Together, they unpack: The cultural legacy of Hunter and its Reagan-era action show peers; Kramer's reflections on fame, aging in Hollywood, and leaving the series; Her influence as a feminist TV figure and enduring… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa19d380-cfdf-4b17-9c43-75d8ee28a070.mp3) ## [How TV Taught Us About Sexual Harassment](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/how-tv-taught-us-about-sexual-harassment) _2025-09-03 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams connects the dots between TV, feminism, and workplace protections in this powerful episode inspired by her law review article, co-authored with legal scholar Mary Trevor. Their work explores how decades of television shaped public understanding of sexual harassment, particularly the form known as quid pro quo. From prime-time depictions to real-life milestones like Anita… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/182c063f-0bf2-4d07-85ca-560f87251d6a.mp3) ## [32 | The Secret Life of Joey Guerrero Leaumax](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/32--The-Secret-Life-of-Joey-Guerrero-Leaumax-e36sphk) _2025-08-15 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ Josefina “Joey” Veluya Guerrero—later Joey Guerrero Leaumax—was one of the most daring and effective spies in the Pacific War. Armed not with weapons, but with a disease long treated as a curse, this Filipina turned stigma into strategy, saving hundreds, possibly thousands, of lives. Thank you to Feedspot for naming HERstory Southeast Asia among the Top 4 Asian History Podcasts , alongside History… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/106898420/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-15%2F847bd353-054f-d70d-0baf-fc4e00e698c7.mp3) ## [11 Years of Podcasting: Elsie Escobar on Growth & Grit](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/11-years-of-podcasting-elsie-escobar-on-growth-grit) _2025-08-05 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Celebrate 11 years of Advanced TV Herstory with host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and special guest Elsie Escobar, Podcast Hall of Famer and co-founder of She Podcasts. This milestone conversation dives into the evolution of independent podcasting, technological innovations, and the power of diverse voices in audio storytelling. Cynthia and Elsie explore: Elsie's trailblazing journey as a Latina… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa3bd3b8-46c7-42cd-a6bd-5d12e19268eb.mp3) ## [Georgia Jeffries: Writing TV, Fiction & Feminist Stories](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/georgia-jeffries-writing-tv-fiction-feminist-stories) _2025-07-02 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Award-winning writer and professor Georgia Jeffries joins Cynthia Bemis Abrams to reflect on her pioneering work in television and screenwriting. From her early magazine articles to Emmy-winning work on Cagney & Lacey, China Beach and Sisters , Jeffries reveals how she broke into Hollywood's writers' rooms and built a career defined by dramatic integrity and feminist storytelling. Georgia… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41c28c3c-717d-4328-90a8-f88247663faa.mp3) ## [Murder She Wrote, Lansbury & the Power of Cozy Mysteries](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/murder-she-wrote-lansbury-the-power-of-cozy-mysteries) _2025-06-05 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Why do cozy mysteries still dominate the mystery genre, decades after their prime? Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Prof. Bridget Kies of Oakland University for an insightful conversation exploring the fan favorite series Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996) and the enduring appeal of the cozy crime format. Explore: Angela Lansbury's legacy as the iconic Jessica Fletcher; How Murder, She Wrote exemplifies… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bc08ce87-33ed-465f-904e-8ce604b5f9d2.mp3) ## [TV's Funniest Women: Past, Present & Future](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/tvs-funniest-women-past-present-future) _2025-05-03 · Advanced TV Herstory_ From Lucille Ball to Tina Fey, from Joan Rivers to Margaret Cho, women have been rewriting the rules of comedy for decades, and they're not done yet. Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, to explore the legacy and future of funny women on TV. Together, they dissect the comedic influence of legends like Mary Tyler Moore, Moms Mabley, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus —… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/89bf7e1a-3812-4968-b9a8-c5cace02e6b6.mp3) ## [The Epic Career of Connie Chung: Representation & Resilience](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/the-epic-career-of-connie-chung-representation-resilience) _2025-04-01 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Cynthia says,"There's no better definition of representation than the career of Connie Chung." Look no further than TV news anchor Connie Chung's groundbreaking career for the textbook definition of representation. Advanced TV Herstory host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores Chung's impact as a trailblazing Chinese-American journalist through the lens of her 2024 book, Connie, A Memoir . Revisit… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d3d17301-5179-4c90-96f6-7e76edab7799.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zUO5BJ9uQves) _2025-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [31 | Women, War, and Resistance: Southeast Asia in WWII](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/31--Women--War--and-Resistance-Southeast-Asia-in-WWII-e2vs66p) _2025-03-08 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ New season, new stories — this time, we’re diving into the herstory of Southeast Asia in World War 2 . Their resistance and resilience helped shape independence movements, political landscapes, and ongoing fights for justice. Celebrate International Women's Day by centering their stories and pushing to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. Special thanks to @PinkTrashProject for their powerful… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/99538585/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-8%2F1c4df1b0-ef48-baa3-3423-613f7b8a1089.mp3) ## [TV Cooking Show Pioneer Julia Child feat. Julie Cohen](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/tv-cooking-show-pioneer-julia-child-feat-julie-cohen) _2025-03-07 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Cynthia Bemis Abrams sits down with Oscar-nominated documentary director Julie Cohen to explore her career in network TV journalism and filmmaking. The conversation covers Cohen's path to power as a storyteller, highlighting her work on films about Pauli Murray, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Julia Child. Cohen shares insights into her acclaimed projects, including: RBG (2018), the documentary about… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28f3039c-3521-4520-8f00-d63669fe0e79.mp3) ## [Bonus Episode | Excerpt from "Antonia Lopez Writes: Life at the Sta Ysabel Convent 1915"](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/Bonus-Episode--Excerpt-from-Antonia-Lopez-Writes-Life-at-the-Sta-Ysabel-Convent-1915-e2usb7t) _2025-02-14 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ What was it like to grow up behind convent walls? In this bonus episode, we follow Margarita, a young girl whose world is shaped by the rhythms of Santa Ysabel Convent. Through the words of Antonia E. Lopez, we uncover a lost chapter of Filipina girlhood from 1915. 🔗 Listen now on Patreon [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/98495165/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-14%2Fc0f97140-0e36-b768-86ba-cc87bf6dfb79.mp3) ## [30.2 | Ang Henerala: Salud Algabre with Ana Algabre Hernandez](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/30-2--Ang-Henerala-Salud-Algabre-with-Ana-Algabre-Hernandez-e2uj0nf) _2025-02-08 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ History often forgets the women who fought for freedom—but we don’t. In the last episode of Season 2, we sit down with Salud Algabre's granddaughter, Ana Algabre Hernandez , to understand her leadership in a male-dominated movement, her resilience in the face of defeat, and the powerful legacy she left behind. Listen now and discover why Salud Algabre believed that no uprising ever fails—each one… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/98189487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-8%2F1641c28e-8aff-570d-ea05-af43587a4c6c.mp3) ## [Original Media Influencer: Eleanor Roosevelt](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/original-media-influencer-eleanor-roosevelt) _2025-02-06 · Advanced TV Herstory_ In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory , host Cynthia Bemis Abrams is joined by author Angela Beauchamp to explore how Eleanor Roosevelt, a trailblazing communicator, shaped early public affairs programming. They discuss Roosevelt's prolific media presence, from her "My Day" newspaper column and radio broadcasts to her groundbreaking television appearances. The conversation highlights how… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ccc2895b-a5dc-4d1f-a5b9-217f041f135d.mp3) ## [SNL's Gilda Radner: A Life Celebrated in Film](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/snls-gilda-radner-a-life-celebrated-in-film) _2025-01-25 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and filmmaker Lisa D'Apolito pick up the conversation about documentaries, this time about Gilda Radner and the 2018 film, Love, Gilda . In fall 2024, Lisa was a guest along with Mallory Lewis to discuss the documentary, Shari and Lamb Chop . Cynthia and Lisa explore Lisa's journey from acting to filmmaking and why Lisa uses her talents to tell the stories of women whose… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/294267e8-abb5-49bd-9c9f-4f380ee9fe37.mp3) ## [30.1 | Ang Henerala: Salud Algabre](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/30-1--Ang-Henerala-Salud-Algabre-e2tv477) _2025-01-25 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ In this two-part episode, we discuss Henerala Salud Algabre, a prominent member of Sakdal, a Filipino peasant organization founded in 1930 to oppose American colonialism and the ruling elites in the Philippines. She led an uprising in May 1935 in Cabuyao, Laguna to disrupt a plebiscite tied to the Tydings-McDuffie Act, which offered delayed independence. Always brave, sometimes controversial,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/97537703/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-25%2F39e4601a-144a-3f91-beda-02aa3480505a.mp3) ## [29 | Labor at the Margins: Indian and Chinese Women Migrants in British Malaya](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/29--Labor-at-the-Margins-Indian-and-Chinese-Women-Migrants-in-British-Malaya-e2stlul) _2024-12-31 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ This episode is about the overlooked history of female immigrants in colonial Malaya, spanning from the late 19th to mid-20th century. These women, primarily from Indian and Chinese communities, played vital roles in tin mining, rubber plantations, urban domestic work, and more. Despite their contributions, their narratives have been sidelined, reduced to footnotes in male-dominated accounts of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/96441749/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-31%2Ffaa8f1e1-3c53-68f8-3e6a-eb29e33e7247.mp3) ## [A Trip to NYC's Paley Center: Revisiting Battle of the Sexes](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/a-trip-to-nycs-paley-center-revisiting-battle-of-the-sexes) _2024-12-23 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams takes you to The Paley Center for Media in New York City, exploring its role in preserving television history and hosting key industry events like PaleyFest. Cynthia dives into The Paley Archive during her visit, recounting her observations while watching the iconic 1973 broadcast of Billie Jean King versus Bobby Riggs in the historic "Battle of the Sexes." Listen in as… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1e85fdc9-1829-4462-8d63-5a0f7269fe96.mp3) ## [28 | Katipuneras: Women of the Philippine Revolution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/28--Katipuneras-Women-of-the-Philippine-Revolution-e2s9pi2) _2024-12-13 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ In this episode of HERstory Southeast Asia , we delve into the stories of the women of the Philippine Revolution. These "Katipuneras" (though we specify who among them were actually in the Katipunan and who were involved elsewhere) played critical roles in the fight for independence against Spanish colonization. The episode highlights their bravery, from leading troops and smuggling information to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/95790082/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-13%2F4f6e63e6-8b30-4a4b-3cb3-c2ac0d6b60da.mp3) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4rB8BBUI37uI) _2024-12-13 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Comfort TV: Finding Joy with Karly Beaumont](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/comfort-tv-finding-joy-with-karly-beaumont) _2024-11-27 · Advanced TV Herstory_ Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams speaks with Karly Beaumont, creator of Core Temp Arts and contributor to TV Movie Mistress , about the comforting power of television. As a Dominican native and lifelong creative, Karly shares her journey as a podcaster and media critic, offering insights into how shows like Bluey, You're the Worst, and UnREAL are her emotional touchstones during challenging times.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/26a78f65-a686-43a2-a72a-25be11df8aa4.mp3) ## [27 | The Slave Trade of Women & Children in "French Indochina”](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agas-ramirez/episodes/27--The-Slave-Trade-of-Women--Children-in-French-Indochina-e2qchqr) _2024-10-31 · Agas Ramirez · HERstory: Southeast Asia_ As early as the mid-1870s, Chinese pirates were trafficking Vietnamese women and children into China to be sold as slaves. However, with the arrival of the French in 1885, this trade significantly increased. Find out why in this episode. ICYMI: last September 30 we celebrated International Podcast Day and HERstory Southeast Asia was included in Tatler Asia’s Front & Female editor's picks: The best… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/142b2028/podcast/play/93783323/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-31%2Fb0cdcafe-ab02-eac1-771d-65ea686103b7.mp3) ## [Shari Lewis' Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/shari-lewis-reinventions-a-documentary-on-legacy-and-talent) _2024-10-17 · Advanced TV Herstory_ In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory , host Cynthia Bemis Abrams discusses the compelling documentary Shari and Lambchop with Mallory Lewis and director Lisa D’Apolito ( Love, Gilda ). The film chronicles Shari Lewis' life and her constant reinvention across a variety of roles—TV show host, magician, dancer, singer, actress, author, and even symphony conductor. Featuring archival footage and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc549ee1-d3cd-4eae-b579-ccd7b77e1237.mp3) ## [June and Pepper: Early 70s LGBTQ+ Allyship](https://r7v.7e5.myftpupload.com/june-and-pepper-early-70s-lgbtq-allyship) _2024-09-11 · Advanced TV Herstory_ In the last 10-20 years, attitudes toward LGBTQ+ people in America have shifted due to more positive visibility and evolving cultural norms. Cynthia takes a look at two moments from 1970s television that revealed glimpses of LGBTQ+ allyship—a talk show moment and a 1974 episode of Police Woman . In 1970, June Lockhart appeared on The Virginia Graham Show and stopped the hostess in her tracks,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/71fa685d-bf85-4c01-862c-c90e7369eaf2.mp3)