Significant Others

Team Coco

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History

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Our take on Significant Others podcast

Significant Others, with Liza Powel O'Brien looks into the lives of people often left in the shadows of their more famous partners. Each episode takes us through stories that blend history with personal anecdotes, like George Palmer Putnam's complicated relationship with Amelia Earhart or the influence of Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche, sister of the famous German philosopher. There are special episodes worth listening to, like the conversation with Anna Malaika Tubbs about the mothers of well-known figures. An incredibly moving session, highlighting the unsung heroes of history. It's an engaging podcast that reveals the depth and complexity behind familiar stories. Significant Others is a history podcast by Team Coco.

Producer: Team Coco
Host: Liza Powel O’Brien
Country: United States
Episodes count: 49
Average duration: 45'
Frequency: Twice a week