Maybe Water Maybe Vodka
Two grad school historians in training discuss Women's and African American history while utilizing their unique perspectives as a Black man and a white woman. These conversations are designed to make you think, laugh, and learn by tackling topics like murder, gender, race, and so much more. From obscure historical stories you have never heard about to well-known events, Maybe Water, Maybe Vodka has you covered
Episodes
15 episodes
Ep. 14 - Unplanned Conversation
This week was an unplanned conversation about where we are with the upcoming episodes and where we are as a nation.Contact Us:Email: maybewatermaybevodka@gmail.comSocials: @maybewatermaybevodkaEditing:<...
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Episode 14
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41:42
Ep. 13 Part 2 - Scott Ellsworth
This week is a continuation of Eugene and Allison's talk with award-winning author and teaching professor, Scott Ellsworth, about his newly-released book, Midnight on the Potomac. Scott's book focuses on the last year of the Civil War,...
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Ep. 13 Part 1 - Scott Ellsworth
This week Eugene and Allison talk to award-winning author and teaching professor, Scott Ellsworth, about his newly-released book, Midnight on the Potomac. Scott's book focuses on the last year of the Civil War, main characters lik...
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Episode 13
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42:47
Ep. 12 - Clementine Barnabet
This week Eugene and Allison talk about a female, African American serial killer named Clementine Barnabet. From grizzly murders, to time served in one of the nations'e toughest prisons and a possible lobotomy, this story covers a lot of ground...
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Episode 12
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46:34
Ep. 11 - The Benders
This week Eugene and Allison talk about a famous Kansas family and listener request, The Benders. Send us your recommendations and maybe we'll feature your request next!Sources:Library of Congress:
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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57:36
Ep. 9 Part 2 - Who Gets to do the Remembering, Forgetting, and Interpreting?
Kayla is back with us again this week to close out last week's episode on who gets to do history: the remembering, the forgetting, and the interpreting. Email us with your questions!Book Mentions (cont. from Ep. 9 Part 1):<...
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Episode 9
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1:14:49
Ep. 9 Part 1 - Who Gets to do the Remembering, Forgetting, and Interpreting?
This week, Allison and Eugene are joined by Kayla Nelson, a public historian. She shares with us the details of who gets to do the remembering, forgetting, and interpreting of history and how those decisions are inherently non-neutral and often...
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Episode 9
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1:38:14
Ep. 8 - A Conversation About Women
Allison and Eugene talk about how society treats White women.Music by Jon Scott, Jon Scott Media LLC.
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1:47:03
Ep. 7 - Terms
Allison and Eugene explain some of the standard terms we use in our field.Music by Jon Scott, Jon Scott Media LLC.
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2:01:11
Ep. 6 - Almost American
Story of the 671st Tank Battalion, the real Black Panthers.Music by Jon Scott, Jon Scott Media LLC.
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1:24:54
Ep. 4 - American Genocide
Allison and Eugene take a look at the genocide, the history behind the word, and discuss if the Indigenous experience in America qualifies as a genocide.Music by Jon Scott, Jon Scott Media LLC.Sources Adams, ...
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1:46:00
Ep. 3 - Mary Doherty
The girl who was accused, tried, and found innocent of killing her father.Music by Jon Scott, Jon Scott Media LLC.SourcesAlshuler, L.L., J. L. Cummings, and M.J. Mills. “Mutism: Review, Differential Diagnosis, and...
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1:27:24
Ep. 2 - Harpe Brothers
America’s first recognized serial killers. Two brothers whose brutality and ruthlessness sowed fear in politicians and ministers alike. Born to loyalist parents in North Carolina, Micajah and Wiley Harpe terrorized Trans-Appalachia from 1790...
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1:32:32
Ep. 1 - Salem Witch Trials
Allison breaks down the most infamous witch trial in American history, with a focus on the lives and the circumstances of the women who were accused of witchcraft. Looking past the obvious and drilling down into the details of the women charged...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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