Gals Guide

Ruth Wakefield - Leah’s 1Cool Working Women

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leah finished up Working Women Month with a delicious treat! Learn about Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie. See if you think s...

Reshma Saujani - Barb’s 1 Cool Working Woman

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working Women Month continues! Barb tells us about the founder of Girls Who Code and the best-selling author of multiple books, Reshma Saujani.

Judith Love Cohen - Katie’s 1 Cool Working Woman

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Working Women Month continues! Katie is up next telling us about the fantastic American aerospace engineer, who also happens to be the mom of actor, J...

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - Bonnie’s Working Women

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie starts off Working Women month with a cautionary tale of the horrors of the workplace. On Saturday, March 25, 1911, a fire broke out in Manhatt...

Stewardess Rebellion - Katie’s 1 Cool Thing

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Aviation drink with gin has REALLY KICK IN! Katie wraps up aviation month with the power of the Great Stewardess Rebellion. Inspired by the amazin...

Wally Funk - Leah’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leah's super excited to tell you about one of her favorite Mercury 13 gals who also is the oldest woman to go to space! It's the delightful, Wally Fun...

Mama Bird Evelyn Johnson - Barb’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Barb continues Aviation gals month with a high flyer who was born just 6 years after the Wright brother's first flight. Learn about Mama Bird the fema...

Sophie Blanchard - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Aviation Gal

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie's pick to start off Aviation Gal's Month hits on her favorite things - her gal has a lot of names, she's the first in a few things, and there i...

Jordyn Zimmerman - Katie’s 1 Cool Disabled Gal

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie wraps up Disability Gals Month by talking about the amazing accessibility enthusiast, Jordyn Zimmerman. 

Judith Heumann - Leah’s 1 Cool Disability Gal

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leah continues Disability Gals Month and celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by talking about an inspirational activist, Judith Heuma...

Annie Jump Cannon - Edan’s 1 Cool Disabled Gal

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Edan continues Disability Gals Month telling us about the deaf astronomer, Annie Jump Cannon. 

Tammy Duckworth - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Disabled Gal

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie starts us celebrating disabled gals. First up, we learn about U.S. State Senator Tammy Duckworth. Tammy is a retired Lieutenant Colonel. She is...

Joyce Hobson & Alice Armstrong - Katie’s Cool Hamilton County Gals

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie wraps up Ham-co Gals month with not 1 but 2 awesome STEM ladies! Joyce Hobson was first female doctor in Hamilton County in 1879. Alice Armstron...

Dirty Helen - Lisa’s 1 Cool Hamilton County Gal

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Lisa continues the month talking about Helen Worley Cromell, or Dirty Helen, the ‘good time party...

Avriel Shull - Barb’s 1 Cool Hamilton County Gal

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Barb continues the month talking about Avriel Shull, a successful self-taught architect, designer a...

Lulu Miesse - Leah’s 1 Cool Hamilton County Gal

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Hamilton County Gals! Leah starts off the month talking about the gal who organized for the local library and started the...

Chien Shiung Wu - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Asian Gal

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Bonnie finishes up the month talking about the Queen of Physics, Chein Shiung Wu!

Patsy Mink - Katie’s 1 Cool Asian Gal

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Katie continues by discussing what she learned about the first woman of color to the U.S. House of ...

Junko Tabei - Barb’s 1 Cool Asian Gal

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Barb starts us out with  Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei. Junko is the first woman to summit Mt. ...

Sappho - Leah’s 1 Cool Poetry Gal

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Leah’s choice? Sappho, The Poetess, or ...

Anne Sexton - Barb’s 1 Cool Poetry Gal

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Barb’s choice? Anne Sexton, who wrote c...

Dorothy Parker - Katie’s 1 Cool Poetry Gal

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Poetry Gals continues with the Gal Pals honoring National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Katie’s choice? Dorothy Parker, one of ...

Phillis Wheatley - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Poetry Gal

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Poetry Gals kicks off with the Gal Pals in honor of National Poetry Month. with guest Barb Conlin. Bonnie’s choice? Phillis Wheatley, w...

Gratia Countryman - Leah’s 1 Cool Librarian

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Library Gals concludes with the Gal Pals talking about real life unicorns, librarians. with guest Amy Dalton. Leah’s choice? Her ancest...

Elizabeth Gray Vining - Amy’s 1 Cool Librarian

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Library Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about real life unicorns, librarians. with guest Amy Dalton. Amy’s second choice? Eliz...

Anne Carroll Moore - Amy’s 1 Cool Librarian

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Library Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about real life unicorns, librarians. with guest Amy Dalton. Amy’s choice? Anne Carrol...

Maria Mitchell - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Librarian

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Library Gals begins with the Gal Pals talking about real-life unicorns, librarians. with guest Amy Dalton. Bonnie’s choice? Maria Mitch...

Ella Brennan - Leah’s 1 Cool Culinary Gal

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Culinary Gals wraps up with the Gal Pals talking about women with big impacts on the culinary world with guest Barb Conlin. Leah’s choi...

Fanny Farmer - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Culinary Gal

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Culinary Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about women with big impacts on the culinary world with guest Barb Conlin. Bonnie’s c...

Ruth Fertel - Barb’s 1 Cool Culinary Gal

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Culinary Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about women with big impacts on the culinary world with guest Barb Conlin. Barb’s cho...

Ina Garten - Katie’s 1 Cool Culinary Gal

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Culinary Gals starts with the Gal Pals talking about women with big impacts on the culinary world with guest Barb Conlin. Katie’s choic...

Marilyn Monroe - Leah’s 1 Cool Inspirational Gal

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5’s Inspirational Gals continues with the Gal Pals talking about women who are inspiring to them. Leah’s choice? Marilyn Monroe, who inspir...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Katie’s 1 Cool Inspirational Gal

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inspirational Gal Month continues! Katie talks about the little lawyer from Brooklyn who becomes the notorious RBG. Goodness do we still miss this gal...

Coretta Scott King -Flashback Episode

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Flashback to Season 3 of Rebel month - Did you know the reason the U.S. has a federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr is because of the work of Core...

Ada Lovelace - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Inspirational Gal

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 5 begins with the Gal Pals talking about women who are inspiring to them. Bonnie kicks off the month by talking about the first computer progra...

Wachowskis - Leah’s 1 Cool Sci-Fi Gals

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of season 4, the Gal Pals talk about the writer/director duo The Wachowskis. Leah slightly holds back her geekiness for the Matrix...

Sheri S. Tepper - Katie’s 1 Cool Sci-Fi Gal

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals learn their Star Wars name before diving into the amazing second career for Sheri S. Tepper. Author of Gate to Women's Country, Grass and...

Kate Mulgrew - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Sci-Fi Gal

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie starts off Sci-Fi Gals Month with a Captain who is very close to our hearts, Captain Janeway! Learn about the incredible adventures of Kate Mul...

200th Episode!!!!!!

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Gal Pals talk about the journey to 200 episodes. They also unveil the topics for 2023! What will they talk about next?! You get a sneak peek! 

Beer Witches - Leah’s 1 Cool Witch

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leah finishes up witches month by talking about the Ale Wives of Europe through the middle ages. Did you know that when the Ale Wives would sell their...

Catherine Monvoisin - Katie’s 1 Cool Witch

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie gets gruesome with the tale of Catherine "La Vosin" Monvoisin. This French black magic sorcerer was the head of a powerful network that provided...

Circe & Medea - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Witches

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie tells the tale of not just one witch from Greek Mythology but two! Dive into the weirdness of Greek myths and learn about Circe and Medea. We a...

Stevie Nicks - Elyssa’s 1 Cool Witch

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elyssa Everling is back and starting off Witches Month! Was this amazing singer and actually witchy or just liked drapey clothes? Listen in and see if...

Nancy Meyers - Katie’s 1 Cool Filmmaking Gal

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie finishes up Filmmaker Month and stumps Leah! Learn all about the director who brought us, Private Benjamin, Baby Boom, Something's Gotta Give an...

Penny Marshall - Leah’s 1 Cool Filmmaker Gal

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leah shares her love and film director Penny Marshall. Director of "A League of Their Own", "Big" "Jumping Jack Flash" and more. Learn just how movie ...

Margaret Booth - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Filmmaker Gal

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! We'll explain the delay.  Bonnie kicks off Filmmaker Gals month with an editor who started with D.W. Griffith and ended with Annie (19...

Agents of SHEILD - Kami’s 1 Cool Marvel Gal

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kami finishes up Marvel Gal's Month with her 3 favorite women of of "Agents of SHEILD" and a plea to Kevin Fiege. 

Victoria Alonso - Leah’s 1 Cool Marvel Gal

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Her name is on every Marvel movie since Ironman, get to know the extremely awesome, Victoria Alonso!

Louise ”Weezie” Simonson - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Marvel Gal

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"On your left!" We are back from break celebrating American's Ass and Bonnie starts off Marvel Gal's Month talking about Marvel comic book editor and ...

Chapter 47 (Final Chapter)- Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here is the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Thank you so much for listening to this audiobook read...

Chapter 46 - Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869...

Chapter 45 - Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869...

Chapter 44 - Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869...

Chapter 43 - Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869...

Chapter 42 - Little Women

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So sorry for the delay. Here are the last chapters of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869...

Marsha P. Johnson -Katie’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie closes out LGBTQ month talking about the amazing trailblazer of Gay Liberation! We release this episode on the anniversary of the Stonewall riot...

Barbara May Cameron - Leah’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Co-founder of GAI (Gay American Indians), Barbara May Cameron is a photographer, author, filmmaker, and amazing advocate for Gay American Indians. She...

Rosa Bonheur - J.C.’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J.C. tells us about a successful lesbian French painter who was known for portraits and animal paintings. Rosa leaves a great legacy as well as her st...

Lesley Gore - Bonnie’s 1 Cool LGBTQ Gal

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's Pride Month!!! Bonnie is starting us off with a musical icon who not many of us knew was gay. But it's okay because It's her party and she can cr...

The Truth Has No Handles - Laughing ”Lama” in the Library

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote "The Truth Has No Handles" as well as some Bob Dylan lyrics. 

Pain - Laughing Lama in the Library

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of Laughing Lama in the Library, Dr. Leah Leach talks about the quote, "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" attributed to...

Marie Tharp - Jenn’s 1 Cool Science Gal

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn wraps up Science Gal Month talking about Marie Tharp who was the first to map the Atlantic Ocean floor! Over time her work showed the existence o...

Myers Briggs - Leah’s 1 Cool Science Gal

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know the Myers-Briggs personality test was designed by a mother and daughter? Did you know it's used in hiring processes today? Learn about th...

Elizabeth Garret Anderson - Katie’s 1 Cool Science Gal

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Science Gals Month continues! Katie ask what if we'd donate our bodies to science before telling us about the first female licensed doctor in Brittan....

Rosalind Franklin - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Science Gal

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie starts off Science Gals month talking about the "Dark Lady of DNA" Dr. Rosalind Franklin. You might know her better as the one who wrote all th...

Chapter 41 - Little Women

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Celia Hunter - Katie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Katie closes up Naturalist Gals Month by telling us the story of Celia Hunter. This adventurer was a pilot and helped expand Alaska's natural park sys...

Maria Sibylla Merian

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie is a "frost-tender flower!" Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made am...

Chapter 40 - Little Women

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Gene Stratton Porter - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about n...

Janaki Ammal - Amy’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of Naturalist Month at the Gal's Guide Library. The Gal Pals are sharing 1 cool woman related to the study of and the conservation of n...

SARK - Leah’s 1 Cool Art Gal

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author. 

Imogene Cunningham - Katie’s 1Cool Art Gal

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Art Gals Month continues with the amazing photographer and member of Group f/64.  

The Dinner Party - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Artist Thing

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pull up a chair ladies because there is room at the table! This week Bonnie is telling us about the installation art of The Dinner Party by Judy Chica...

Claude Cahun - Klaire’s 1 Cool Art Person

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gal’s Guide Library is the place to be in March, hence why this episode is late however it’s a great one. Our hope for this episode is it will ins...

Chapter 39 - Little Women

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Dr. Tererai Trent - Leah’s 1 Cool Black History Gal

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does your soul need? What will satisfy your Great Hunger? What dreams do you want to take root? These questions and more are from the Awakened Wo...

Chapter 38 - Little Women

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Chapter 37 - Little Women

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday, starting May 7, we're sharing a chapter (or two) of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1...

Tina Turner - Katie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gal pals get into how important Black History is to the community before sharing their adoring love for Tina Turner. Tina is an inspiration on SO ...

Grace Wilson Evans - Edan’s 1 Cool Black History Gal

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Edan talks about family in this week's episode and we're so glad she does because her great-grandmother is someone we all should know about. Grace Wil...

Queen Nanny - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Black History Gal

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new month and the gal pals are talking about amazing Black women of history. Bonnie Fillenwarth starts us off with Queen Nanny of the Maroons. ...

Chapter 36 - Little Women

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Chapter 35 - Little Women

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This ...

La Pola - Leah’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leah wraps up Revolutionary Gal's Month talking about the Columbia spy known as La Pola. This gal went down fightin'! The Gal Pals also talk about wha...

Chapter 34 - Little Women

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This ...

Rosa Luxemburg - Katie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What more rebellious reading, going to the bathroom, or economics? You decide after this fascinating episode where Katie tells us about Polish economi...

Chapter 33 - Little Women

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This ...

Dutch Assassins - Lisa’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Stuffs gonna happen" just might be our new motto of the show. After finding out what music the gal pals find revolutionary Lisa follows the advice of...

Chapter 32 - Little Women

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Bonnie’s 1 Cool Revolutionary Gal - Benazir Bhutto

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back!!! Season 4 starts the revolution with Bonnie talking about the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto.  More info at: g...

Chapter 31 - Little Women

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Zitkála-Šá - Leah‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode of Season 3 of the Gal's Guide Podcast! Leah talks about the Indigenous gal who was known for way more than just one thing! Zitk...

Chapter 30 -Little Women

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Mary Golda Ross - Katie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katie talks about the designer of rockets & missiles for Lockheed Martin! Mary Golda Ross was a shining example of a Cherokee Nation education who rea...

Chapter 29 - Little Women

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Sacheen Littlefeather - Edan‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Edan talks about the life of Sacheen Littlefeather before and after refusing Marlon Brando's Oscar for The Godfather. We also talk about drum circles,...

Chapter 28 - Little Women

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...

Elizabeth Peratrovich - Bonnie‘s 1 Cool Indigenous Gal

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie starts off Indigenous Month with the Alaskan Civil Rights hero, Elizabeth Peratovich. We also pay homage to the native lands that house the Gal...

Chapter 27 - Little Women

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every Friday we're sharing a chapter or two of Little Women written by Louisa May Alcott. Originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869. This...