Elizabeth Taylor: Diamonds, Drama, and Dedication
In this episode of Queen's Podcast, we conclude our three-part series on Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her extravagant lifestyle, tumultuous relationships, and significant contributions to AIDS research. The discussion spans her illustrious film career, iconic jewelry collection, passionate marriages (especially with Richard Burton), and later life focused on philanthropy. We hope y'all love her as much as we do!
Time stamps:
00:59 Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages and Family
03:53 Extravagant Lifestyle and Generosity
06:56 The Famous Krupp Diamond
12:17 The Taylor-Burton Diamond
15:34 Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
26:37 Life After Richard Burton
32:28 The Campaign Trail and Political Life
34:17 Struggles with Depression and Weight
37:32 Broadway Success and Reunion with Richard Burton
39:11 Intervention and Rehab Journey
43:21 AIDS Activism and Philanthropy
55:09 Final Years and Legacy
Some sources:
Vanity Fair article about Elizabeth & Richard's relationship
Diamonds!
Love Letters
Weight scrutiny
Barbara Walters interview with John Warner
Her intervention
Vanity Fair- Elizabeth & AIDS
Our patreon episode on the AIDS & the Reagan administration
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1:06:06
Elizabeth Taylor part 2
The Tumultuous Life of Elizabeth Taylor: Love, Loss, and Scandal
In this episode of Queens Podcast, we are jumping back into the life of Elizabeth Taylor. In this episode, Elizabeth is more grown up and ready to take on more grown up roles in her career and her personal life. We're gonna breeze by husband number 2, discuss grief and loss with husband number 3... and mistakes with husband number 4.
If you want drama, then this is the episode for you my friends. Make sure to check out our Instagram because we'll be posting lots of the rings and outfits we discuss in this episode over there.
Some sources:
About working with james dean
Mike Todd’s death
Elizabeth Taylor Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Vanity Fair re: Burton/ Taylor affair
Talking to Oprah about her near death experience
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Elizabeth Taylor part 1
Elizabeth Taylor: From Child Star to Independent Woman - The Early Years
Join Queens Podcast as we explore the early life and career of Elizabeth Taylor. Yes, you may know her as an icon, but do you know how she got there?
Today we're bringing baby Elizabeth from London to Hollywood and all the drama in between. Cheers!
00:00 Introduction and Content Warning by That Wasn't In My Textbook
02:13 Introducing Elizabeth Taylor
2:46 Cocktail
13:35 Elizabeth's Move to Hollywood
18:02 Elizabeth's First Acting Contract
18:42 The Studio System in the 1940s
22:51 Landing the Role in Lassie
25:18 The Breakthrough Role: National Velvet
32:07 The Dark Side of Hollywood
37:01 Confronting MGM's Louis B. Mayer
44:09 A Tumultuous Marriage with Nicky Hilton
55:39 Elizabeth Taylor's Independence and Career Growth
Sources:
Elizabeth Taylor's Birthchart
Elizabeth the First podcast
Elizabeth Taylor discusses childhood abuse
LA Times article about her divorce
About her friendship with Montgomery Clift
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Yaa Asantewaa
Yaa Asantewaa: The Brave Queen Mother Who Led a Rebellion
The episode dives into the remarkable life of Yaa Asantewaa, the Queen Mother of the Asante people of modern-day Ghana. Yaa Asantewaa is known for her leadership during the War of the Golden Stool, where she led a resistance against British colonization in the early 1900s. The episode explores the historical context of the Asante Empire, the significance of the Golden Stool, and how Yaa Asantewaa's efforts have made her a symbol of national pride in Ghana. The discussion includes her life, her powerful speeches, and her legacy, providing a comprehensive look at this extraordinary figure in history.
02:57 The Asante Empire and Its Origins
04:48 The Golden Stool and Asante Culture
12:29 Yaa Asantewaa's Early Life
15:37 European Colonization and Conflict
24:58 Big Cl*t Energy: The Rise of the Queen Mother
26:33 Civil War and British Colonization
29:50 The Golden Stool and British Demands
35:04 Yaa Asantewaa's Rebellion
47:54 Legacy and Independence
Some sources:
History Tea Time YouTube
Brittanica
GhanaWeb
Asante Gold in the British Museum
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Frida Kahlo with Right Answers Mostly
Welcome back to Queens Podcast. Today Katy and Nathan are joined by our friends from Right Answers Mostly who are going to tell us about the extraordinary life of artist, Frida Kahlo. We're discussing her tumultuous journey through physical and emotional pain, her bold and unapologetic art, and her impactful (and toxic) relationships. From surviving polio and a traumatic bus accident to making groundbreaking self-portraits and becoming a feminist and political icon, this episode uncovers Kahlo's legacy as a powerful woman in history.
You can find Tess & Claire on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. Also make sure to check out their Cleopatra episode featuring Katy of Queens podcast!
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