Gals Guide

From the first women's history lending library in the United States...This adult-centered podcast features a round-table discussion where each guest picks a rebellious woman of history relating to our topic of the month. The Gals Pals do get pretty drunk and the show is a lot of fun!
Episodes
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Maria Sibylla Merian
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Bonnie is a "frost-tender flower!" Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Chapter 40 - Little Women
Friday Apr 15, 2022
Friday Apr 15, 2022
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 American classic is a coming-of-age tale, requested by her publisher and made into a few movies.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Gene Stratton Porter - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
After getting a little squirrely talking about our "Nut House", Bonnie tells us about Hoosier author Gene Stratton Porter who wrote many books about nature including "Girl of Limberlost."
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Janaki Ammal - Amy’s 1 Cool Naturalist Gal
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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 nature. Amy Dalton is back and starts us off talking about Janaki Ammal who made sugar sweeter and help conserve land in India!
Monday Mar 28, 2022
SARK - Leah’s 1 Cool Art Gal
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author.
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Imogene Cunningham - Katie’s 1Cool Art Gal
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Art Gals Month continues with the amazing photographer and member of Group f/64.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
The Dinner Party - Bonnie’s 1 Cool Artist Thing
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
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 Chicago that debuted March 14, 1979. Totally a NSFW episode!
More info at galsguide.org
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Claude Cahun - Klaire’s 1 Cool Art Person
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
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 inspire you to create your own expressive artwork, change your name, or reinvigorate your hate for Nazi’s. Learn all about the gender non-conforming surrealist that is Claude Cahun! Oh and how Leah almost killed Leonard DiCaprio.
More info at galsguide.org

Gal Pals
What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be breaking news? Would it be safe for work? A group of gal-pals gathers to present to you one cool thing on topics like painting, gaming, movies, music and more.






