Today's episode is extra special because I am joined by not one... two... but three of my best friends who I've known since I was a teenager! We have the return of Marvelous Maeve Sally and welcome Ellie Wilson and Megan (Meggylove) Reynolds! This episode was a bit of an impromptu, Breaking Bard 'on tour' last minute decision and took place while w…

The story of Barbara Blake-Hannah, Britain's first Black female TV reporter is more recent than our last few episodes and for many reasons that makes the bad parts of it even worse. Racism is a terrible but very present thing, especially within former colonialist countries such as Great Britain or the United States. Thank you to Fayruz Rajpar, a fe…

Happy Pride month to all my siblings, this episode is for everyone but especially the queer community. At the time I write this there is not one openly gay Hollywood leading actor. In 2022. This week I tell the story of a brave and dashing silent movie actor from the 20th century who broke boundaries becoming America's first gay leading actor, only…

Being on one of the world's most famous sinking ships is already pretty bad luck.... but nearly losing your life on three of them?! Join Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally as they embark on the nautical adventures of Miss Unsinkable: Violet Jessop.Breaking Bard

How would you feel if your hard work was mistaken for your father's for hundreds of years? Join host Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally as they embark on a journey to the 17th century in order to set the record straight for history's forgotten baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. A contrasting and dramatic story of talent, trials and torture which g…

Have you ever heard of the musical term 'Exotica'? Ever climbed Machu Picchu or hit a high C? Join Kaine and Maeve in this second episode of Breaking Bard where they uncover the forgotten musical talent of Exotica singer Yma Sumac.Breaking Bard

Did you know the most "successful" pirate in history was a woman from China? Join Kaine Francesco and Maeve Sally in this swashbuckling first episode as they venture into the dizzying but forgotten story of Madame Ching Shih the Pirate Queen.Breaking Bard Podcast