Bonus Episode - Hedy Lamarr and Billie Jean King
- Jun 12, 2026
- 56:12
- Full Episode
Georgia covers actor and inventor Hedy Lamarr and Karen tells the story of tennis champion Billie Jean King and the Battle of the Sexes.
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Brief Summary
Hedy Lamarr and Billie Jean King are celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to technology and sports, respectively.
Key points
- The Story of Hedy Lamarr. Discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous actress who was also a brilliant inventor.
- A Complicated Marriage. Hedy's marriage to Fritz Mandel was tumultuous and controlling, impacting her life significantly.
- Hedy's Escape. Hedy orchestrated a daring escape from her abusive marriage, showcasing her ingenuity.
- Frequency Hopping Invention. Hedy Lamarr invented a frequency hopping system for torpedoes, but it was initially rejected.
- Hedy Lamarr's Inventions Revealed. Hedy Lamarr's contributions to technology were hidden until a reporter uncovered her story.
- The Battle of the Sexes. Billie Jean King faces off against Bobby Riggs in a historic tennis match.
Episode highlights
- The Story of Hedy LamarrDiscover the life of Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous actress who was also a brilliant inventor.“This is the story of legendary screen actress and equally legendary inventor Hedy Lamarr.”2:19Jun 12, 2026
- A Complicated MarriageHedy's marriage to Fritz Mandel was tumultuous and controlling, impacting her life significantly.“Fritz is not the nicest man.”6:55Jun 12, 2026
- Hedy's EscapeHedy orchestrated a daring escape from her abusive marriage, showcasing her ingenuity.“She rides off into the night on her bicycle and escapes her abusive marriage.”8:55Jun 12, 2026
- Frequency Hopping InventionHedy Lamarr invented a frequency hopping system for torpedoes, but it was initially rejected.“They kind of laugh them off.”17:22Jun 12, 2026
- Hedy Lamarr's Inventions RevealedHedy Lamarr's contributions to technology were hidden until a reporter uncovered her story.“Hedy Lamarr had been a brilliant and prolific inventor.”23:51Jun 12, 2026
- The Battle of the SexesBillie Jean King faces off against Bobby Riggs in a historic tennis match.“This is the story of the cultural moment when legendary athlete, feminist, and LGBTQ plus icon Billie Jean King wins the battle of the sexis”27:36Jun 12, 2026
- Billie Jean King's Fight for EqualityBillie Jean King battles sexism in sports, becoming a symbol for women's rights.“You're not just fighting it in tennis. It's you're fighting the entire world, society.”32:14Jun 12, 2026
- The Mother's Day MassacreBobby Riggs defeats Margaret Court in a historic match, impacting women's tennis.“This match will become known as the, quote, Mother's Day Massacre.”42:32Jun 12, 2026
