Gals Guide

Greek Myths - Bonnie's 1 Cool Folk Tale & Myth

Beware of spit takes while listening to this episode! It takes us four ridiculous tries to start the show before going into a biblical story rant about Leah's namesake, Debbi turning people into stone, and Bonnie whippin' out her college thesis on us tell us her comical list of complaints of Greek (and Roman) women of myths. 
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Chapter 1 & 2 - Little Women

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. Read by Amber Jacoba. 
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Tiamat - Katie's 1 Cool Folk Tale & Myth

The Gal Pals have gathered around the metaphoric campfire to tell you folks tales of myth and legend. Katie brings us to ancient Mesopotamia to tell the creation tale of Tiamat, the Goddess of the Chaos and the Salt Sea, who created the world as we know it. We also talk about beer with glitter in it and the shimmer shits (can we trademark that?) that will eventually arrive. 
 
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Kristin Lavransdatter - Roundtable discussion

Dr. Leah Leach asks our narrator, Michelle Hammond, questions about her process in creating the audiobook of Kristin Lavransdatter. As a bonus, we are joined by three listeners to weigh in their thoughts on The Bridal Wreath written by Sigrid Undset. Joined by Mona Mehas, Bonnie Fillenwarth, and Carla Stoneberg. 
 
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Hope Jahren - Katie's1 Cool Environmental Gal

The gal pals get really excited talk about their favorite childhood tree! Then Katie brings us up to speed on the amazing work of Geobiologist, Hope Jahren. Hope is the author of two books Lab Girl and our book club pick The Story of More. Learn about how this Minnesota gal and her superpower for the environment!
 
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Part 3 Chapter 8 - Kristin Lavransdatter

Last Chapter of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond. 
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Deb Haaland - Rebecca's 1 Cool Environmental Gal

Rebecca talks about the newly sworn-in Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. Deb is the first Native American in the role! Learn about this 35th generation New Mexican as well as how the gal pals have reconnected with nature during the lockdown. 
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Part 3 Chapter 7 - Kristin Lavransdatter

Did you know we call Thursday for Thor's day and Friday for Frigg's day? In the Norse mythic spirit, we bring you a new chapter each Friday of Kristin Lavransdatter written by Sigrid Undset. Taking place in the 15th century in Norway, this book was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Read by Michelle Hammond. 
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