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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Movie Month Part 1

Starting a new drinking game, inventing movie genres, shining a spotlight on female film pioneers who did way more innovations than even film students know, and throwing shade on New Jersey…that’s what was in the budget for part 1 of Episode #4 of the Gal’s Guide to the Podcast. Join the discussion using #MovieGals Your […]

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Conchita Cintrón – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who defied a dictator, faced down death, and became a Goddess to all those who saw her in the ring. Bullfighting has been described over the centuries as indefensible and irresistible. It’s with that polarity in mind that we look at the life lessons we can learn from […]

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Roller Derby with Rebecca Berfanger – Gal’s Guide Podcast

Lisa talked with Rebecca Berfanger about roller derby; the basic rules of the game, the common misconceptions and stereotypes, what it takes to be a part of a roller derby league as well as Rebecca’s time as a volunteer and active member of the Circle City Derby Girls.  Rebecca’s Roller Derby Article SUPPORT US ON […]

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal who had amazing success in golf, basketball, and track and field. But it doesn’t stop there. She also played baseball, billiards, and bowling. All these events at a time when women were discouraged to compete. ESPN ranked her in the top 10 of most important athletes of the […]

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Janet Guthrie – Your Gal Friday

Today we are talking about a gal whose drive for adventure, speed and adrenaline placed her in the record books to be the first woman at the Daytona 500 and the Indianapolis 500. Believe it or not racing was her back up choice she had her sights on something much faster. Today we’re talking about […]

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Gal’s Guide Podcast – Sports Month

Running with one boob out, coming up with a roller derby name, and finally learning what Title IX is…it must be episode #2 of the Gal’s Guide to the Galaxy Podcast. #Galchampions Your Host: Lisa Leo Gal Pals: Dr. Leah Leach, Bonnie Fillenwarth YouTube Version Show Notes & Extra’s This episode’s opening quote is from Billie […]

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Sports Gals – Your Gal Friday

Put us in coach ‘cause we’re ready to play, today we’re doing our warm up exercises before sliding into home plate with 3 new amazing episodes covering the life and legacy of – you guessed it – sports gals. Full Episode on YouTube Show Notes & Extra’s: What sports gals Phoebe & Leah love. Who […]

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G3 at WomIN’s Fest 2018

Gal’s Guide is excited and thrilled to be one of the presenters at WomIN’s Fest 2018. Check out the entire schedule and be sure to join us Saturday, August 25 at 4pm for a lively explanation & discussion on The Pink Tax. Day and weekend ticket options can be found on wominsfest.com/tickets Also check out […]

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20 Sports Quotes By Women

1. “A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever.”– Mary Lou Retton 2. “A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning.” – Billie Jean King 3. “Somewhere behind the athlete you’ve become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love […]

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Roller Derby Revival

Many, many years ago, I first saw the new version of roller derby on the late night comedy show, Insomniac with Dave Attell. in Austin.  I was thrilled to find it again on YouTube while writing this post (warning: Language NSFW). While the leagues I’ve watched have never had the same kind of (staged?) brawl […]