Ari Yates Podcasts

Episode 75, part 2 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In the final part of the final episode, we tell you the story of the final 3 wives. Thank you for sticking with us for 75 episodes! We've had so much fun telling you their stories! Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 75, part 1 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In the first part of the final episode, we tell you the story of women many people only know as the wives. Were they good? Were they bad? We'll leave that up to you. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 74 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In the penultimate episode of our podcast, we tell you about one woman who loved math so much she practically became a computed & another woman who loved power and bazooka, allowing it to overtake her life. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 73 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this sports-themed episode, we tell you about a woman who set records & won championships, but still gets referred to as the "girlfriend" & another who's olympic dreams collapsed under the smack of a baton, whether she was involved or not. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 72 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women in and around politics: one who didn't let her famous family stop her from having some fun & another who lived long enough to become a villain. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 71 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about teenagers who shook up the world: one who refused to be bullied by terrorists, no matter how much force they used & a couple of girls who latched onto an urban legend too strongly. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 70 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In our first episode of 2023, we tell you about a woman who climbed mountains and made history (literally!) & another that had terrible luck with those closest to her surviving. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 69 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we take you to Chile & tell you the stories of two women: one who fought with the best of them until a war was won & another whose terrible deeds became the stuff of legend. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 68 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two authors: a revolutionist who not only wrote autobiographies but poems, shows, music and more & another who decided if she couldn't change others, she'd mold herself into whatever she needed to be... and then passed that advice on to anyone who'd listen. Music …

Episode 67 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women from long ago China: one who's story has been told and changed many times & another whose ambition got her everything she wanted, no matter the price she had to pay. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 66 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women who took society's expectations and turned them upside-down: one who went from homemaker to stage-taker and another who helped take the term "mama's boy" to a whole new level. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 65 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? We visit 1800s England in this episode to tell you about two women: one who wanted everyone to be able to appreciate all of the unique flora Britain had to offer & another who got through life with sticky fingers and a wild imagination. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 64 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we take you way, way, way, WAY back to BC & tell you about a leader history tried to erase and a mom who's ambition ultimately led to her demise. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 63 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, our girls are a couple of dolls: one who causes mysterious symptoms but can be reasoned with & another who's chaotic ways earned her a movie franchise. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

pisode 62 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, the storytellers become the stories: one woman wrote storied that ranged from dark and thrilling to light and classic and another imagined a new life so hard it became reality. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 61 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? This episode tells the story of two women who lived very different lives in the exact same time period: one became a best-selling author whose stories are still read and loved today & the other used a new law to her advantage and ended up making millions. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the show…

Episode 60 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? This episode tells the story of two women: one almost everyone knows, who made television history multiple times & another who really had a thing for men named Joseph. Music by Deanna Henriquez Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 59 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we each tell you a story about women from our hometowns: a lady who moved to Norwich, & constantly worked to do good & another who moved to Worcester and schemed up some evil. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 58 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you unforgettable stories: one about a woman who shot for the stars and actually ended up pretty close and a girl who's tragic beginning led her to traumatic choices very early in life. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 57 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two ladies: one who refused to conform and thrived because of that & another who became so powerful it was scary. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 56 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two incredible women: one who made history and broke records until the end & another who turned her life around after a wild life of crime. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 55 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you two presidential stories: one about a woman who lived a long, full life of pushing boundaries & then stepping back and another that plotted with the worst of them & paid a heavy price. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 54 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you two stories: one about a lady who brought entertainment and music to millions despite her personal struggles & another who used her personal struggles as fuel for her sadistic acts. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 53 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women who wanted what was best for their country: one who used her nobility to lift up the lower classes & another who was lifted and wanted her nation to rise with her, no matter the cost. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 52 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women who defied expectations: one who's terrible beginning didn't stop her from becoming an incredible writer & another who hatched a plan that forced men to look at women in a different light. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 51 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about one woman who used her privilege to learn, educate, and heal & another who worked with her family to bring terror to a small town. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 50 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this very special episode, we explore Japanese mythology and tell you about a goddess of light who used her joy to save another & another goddess who filled the world and then threatened it. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 49 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? This week, we tell you the story of 2 sisters: one who spent most of her life fighting for the throne, only to leave it bloody & the other who's tolerant rule inspired the people, whether she deserved it or not. The stories of Mary I (Bloody Mary) & Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen). Music by Deanna D…

Episode 48 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two trans-women: one who broke barriers in sports AND medicine & one who was a US sports hero and ended up an LGBTQ disappointment. The stories of Dr. Renee Richards & Caitlyn Jenner Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the show…

Episode 47 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you a story about a hopelessly romantic poet who had a big thing for purple flowers & another about a woman who's sociopathic tendencies led her to a life of mercy. The stories of Renee Vivien & Jane Toppan. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the show…

Episode 46 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two people who took the world by storm: one who didn't let an assignment at birth stop them from conquering the health field & another who decided the LGBTQIA+ community was a personal attack on herself. The stories of Dr. James Barry & Anita Bryant. Music by Dean…

Episode 45 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two LGBTQIA+ icons: one who ruled Sweden and embraced ideas beyond her time & another who let chaos reign while loving, fighting, and sometimes both. The stories of King Christina of Sweden & Julie d’Aubigny. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the show…

Episode 44 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about several women from the early 1900s: the first story is about a woman who pushed boundaries in what she said, wore, and performed & the rest are about a collection of women granted access to one of the most private places in wild west history. The stories of Mae We…

Episode 43 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about two women who took on social justice issues in their own way. The first woman was an original activist that spoke out for access to a delicate topic and another that was very kind, or very detrimental to those in need (depending on who you ask). The story of Patri…

Episode 42 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we take you back to the 1300s and tell you about two history-making women: a princess with a famous great-great-grandfather and a passion for wrestling & a wife who loved her husband so much, she became the stuff of legends. The story of Khutulun & Jeanne de Clisson. Music by Deann…

Episode 41 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you the stories of two women who had strong opinions on marijuana: one who shared her recipes to help those who needed it most while and another who oversimplified a complicated issue and caused a tremendous ripple effect. The story of Mary Jane Rathbun & Nancy Reagan. Musi…

Episode 40 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you the stories of two history-making women: one who took all the lemons life gave her and made lemonade for those who needed it more & another who used her womanly charms to make it big with some shady people. The story of Margaret Brown & Virginia Hill. Music by Deanna De…

Episode 39 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we visit China and tell you two incredible stories: one about a woman who wanted change and was willing to sacrifice anything for it & another wanted power and was willing to take it from anyone she could. The story of Qiu Jin & Zheng Yi Sao. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support th…

Episode 38 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about one woman who changed the history of baking forever & another who just wanted to have a big happy family. The story of Ruth Graves Wakefield & Anne Hamilton-Byrne. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 37 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about one woman who set her sights on a goal and didnt let anyone stop her from achieving it & another who's life story is (almost entirely?) the stuff of legends. The story of Elizabeth Blackwell & Belle Starr. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the show…

Episode 36 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this Irish-themed episode, we tell you two stories: one about a woman who was jealous of birds and took matters into her own hands & another who was legally insane and had the bodies to prove it. The story of Lilian Bland & Lizzie Halliday. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis. Support the show…

Episode 35 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about a woman who's reputation defined her-- whether it was true or not-- & another who helped to get our first story to its end game... and lived to tell her version of the tale. The story of Marie Antoinette & Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Remy. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis …

Episode 34 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we tell you about an athlete who did it all and set records while doing it & a nun who redefined what "holy" meant. The story of Babe Didrikson Zaharias & Mariam Soulakiotis. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the showBy Ari Yates & Katie Hillette

Episode 33 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we finish Black History Month with a woman who used her words to raise awareness of problems within her community & another who accidentally stole one thing and then couldn't resist taking more. The story of Mariama Ba & Diamond Doris Payne. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the…

Episode 32 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we continue Black History Month with a woman who entertained with the best of them & was lost too early and a terrifying tribe who trained to fight for their kingdom & take no prisoners. The story of Dorothy Dandridge & the Dahomey Amazons. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the …

Episode 31 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we continue Black History Month with a woman that did more than most of us have ever realized & another who took kidnapping & cruelty to a new level. The story of Harriet Tubman & Patty Canon. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 30 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we begin to celebrate Black History Month with a story about a talented singer who's beautiful songs and haunting lyrics carried her legacy well beyond her time and a cold-blooded killer history forgot about. The story of Billie Holiday & Roberta Elder. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis…

Episode 29 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we cover a mathematician that also dove into geography and astronomy & a woman who helped women... by stealing whatever they could in the most impressive ways. The story of Mary Somerville & Alice Diamond and the 40 Elephant Gang. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 28 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we cover an incredible astronomer who never failed to impress those around her & a woman who was the most impressive criminal fence New York had ever seen. The story of Maria Mitchell & Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the show…

Episode 27 of Are You a Good Bitch or a Bad Bitch? In this episode, we cover a couple of trios: three young women who joined the resistance to fight facisim & another three who helped spirits passed communicate with those left behind. The story of the Oversteegen Sisters and Hannie Schaft & the Fox Sisters. Music by Deanna DeBenedictis Support the …