Josephine Baker part 1

Queens Podcast

Comedy, History

4.5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 December 2022

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Everything Josephine Baker did was iconic. Whether it was entertaining the entire world with her captivating stage performances or sneaking intelligence across enemy lines to defeat the Nazis, she was doing it in style. In this episode we'll be exploring her early years, from her childhood in St. Louis, Missouri up to her rise to fame as a world-renowned entertainer. So, put on your dancing shoes, pour a drink and join us as we explore the iconic life of Josephine Baker. Jump to about 3:55 if you want to get straight into her biography. Some cool sources: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/15/josephine-baker-was-the-star-france-wanted-and-the-spy-it-needed-damien-lewis-agent-josephine http://thehistorychicks.com/shownotes-episode-34-josephine-bakerpart-one/ https://npg.si.edu/exh/noir/broch3.htm http://operetta-research-center.org/fritz-alfred-rotter-life-theatre-glamour-death-exile/ 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! Our awesome new intro music is thanks to @1touchproduction ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an AirWave Media Podcast.
0:04.0	Hello, I'm Lindsay Holiday, host of the History T-Time YouTube Channel and Podcast.
0:11.0	Katie and Nathan wanted me to let you know that this show is liberally sprinkled with colorful language.
0:18.0	If profanity spoils your party, then this may not be the podcast for you.
0:24.0	But if you enjoy expletives in your comedy history podcast, then I think you're going to love it.
0:31.0	You may also like the taste of my podcast, History T-Time, where I spill the tea on history.
0:38.0	I profile remarkable queens and LGBTQ plus royals from across the world.
0:44.0	Explore royal family trees, put modern royalty into historic context.
0:49.0	Delve into topics like how women of the past gave birth and handled their periods and much more.
0:56.0	Hi, this is Katie.
0:58.0	And this is Nathan.
0:59.0	And you're listening to Queen's Podcast.
1:01.0	The show about badass women in history.
1:20.0	Guess what time it is.
1:24.0	Is it time for another episode of Queen's Podcast?
1:29.0	Yes, it is.
1:30.0	And I'm so excited about this next topic.
1:33.0	You guys are gonna love it.
1:36.0	I am obsessed.
1:39.0	Like, I mean, I get a little bit obsessed with every person that we cover.
1:44.0	But like, oh my god, this woman, she was a superstar, a dancer, a singer, all-out performer, business woman.
1:58.0	Absolute wild life.
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