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The best podcasts for Fighting the Patriarchy
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Who am I?
I'm an artist. Sometimes theatre, sometimes literary, sometimes other. I've been a writer, actor, director, playwright, singer, songwriter, puppeteer, clown and more. I also make podcasts! I've been a feminist for as long as I've known there was such a thing. I was raised by feminists and I played my Free to Be You and Me record constantly. I'd hoped we'd have toppled the patriarchy by now but it sure seems to be getting worse. I used to think we could make changes in small ways, shift the landscape bit by bit but that seems less and less likely in this one step forward two steps back moment. We need allies and we need companions on this road. We are really still the minority and we need all the support we can get. I feel very much less alone when I listen to the voices of other women in the fight.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
The confirmation hearings of Brett Kavanagh filled me with so much rage, I felt as though I'd become a dragon and wrote a blog post called "I Am a Dragon Now, The Fear of Men Is My Food" (which you can hear me read on my other podcast, Songs for the Struggling Artist). This blog post went a bit viral and eventually it turned itself into a fictional world where many women became dragons. The Dragoning explores what a world turned upside down might look like, a world where men might be eaten or set on fire when they get a little too patriarchal. It offers a world where we can imagine what it feels like to be powerful
What is my podcast playlist about?
These podcasts are what help keep my feminist boat afloat. They're not all explicitly feminist but they're all in the game.
1. The Guilty Feminist
Why this podcast?
I've been listening from the very beginning, when there were very few feminist offerings to be had in the podcast space. The show manages to talk about very sticky issues while being hilarious at the same time. If you want to be in the loop of feminist comedians, this is the place.
The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White
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4.8
Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is in huge demand for her corporate seminars.
You can also get an ad-free version of the podcast via Apple Podcasts or Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/guiltyfeminist.
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How many episodes does The Guilty Feminist have?
The Guilty Feminist currently has 572 episodes available.
What topics does The Guilty Feminist cover?
The podcast is about Feminism, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on The Guilty Feminist?
The average episode length on The Guilty Feminist is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Guilty Feminist released?
Episodes of The Guilty Feminist are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Guilty Feminist?
The first episode of The Guilty Feminist was released on Dec 15, 2015.
2. The Broad Experience
Why this podcast?
While I don't think the show ever explicitly hopes to fight the patriarchy, it does offer a lot of perspective on the issues women face at work. It gave me some tools for dealing with the patriarchy as it is - which is kind of important in the meantime. One thing I know I took from this show was to take the dates off of my resume/CV as a way to fight against ageism.
The Broad Experience
The Broad Experience
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Women’s experiences at work can be challenging, rewarding, and downright ugly – sometimes in the same week. The Broad Experience sparks candid conversations about women, men, careers, and success. We discuss the stuff everyone’s thinking about, but not always talking about. Leaves you feeling more enlightened and less alone. Hosted by journalist Ashley Milne-Tyte.
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How many episodes does The Broad Experience have?
The Broad Experience currently has 207 episodes available.
What topics does The Broad Experience cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the average episode length on The Broad Experience?
The average episode length on The Broad Experience is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Broad Experience released?
Episodes of The Broad Experience are typically released every 15 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of The Broad Experience?
The first episode of The Broad Experience was released on Apr 1, 2012.
3. Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
Why this podcast?
These historical murderesses really took their fight to the next level. Some of them are quite unsavory but I appreciate Lucy Worsely's interest in examining the cultural conditions that led them down those unsavory roads. Sometimes, when I feel like burning it all down, it helps to listen to a show about women who did.
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley
BBC Radio 4
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Lucy and a crack team of female detectives investigate the crimes of women from the 19th and 20th Century from a contemporary, feminist perspective.
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How many episodes does Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley have?
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley?
The average episode length on Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley released?
Episodes of Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley?
The first episode of Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley was released on Apr 20, 2022.
4. Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
Why this podcast?
One of the things the patriarchy is really pushing for is total ignorance of our bodies. I grew up with Our Bodies, Ourselves which was a hugely important text for pulling us out of that ignorance. Dr Jen Gunter is a righteous gynecologist fighting for transparency and justice.
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Should I do a juice cleanse? Do I really need 8 glasses of water a day? Is it actually possible to "boost" my immune system? You’re constantly bombarded with news stories, ads, and social media posts telling you how to optimize your health—but a lot of these sources that pretend to be backed by science have another agenda. Dr. Jen Gunter is here to bust the lies you’re told—and sold—about your health, debunking some of the stickiest myths out there while helping you to understand how your body really works. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media.
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How many episodes does Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter have?
Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter?
The average episode length on Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter is 27 minutes.
How often are episodes of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter released?
Episodes of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter?
The first episode of Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter was released on May 12, 2021.
5. Songs for the Struggling Artist
Why this podcast?
This is my other podcast where I talk more directly about feminism, fairly often. You can listen to the post that inspired The Dragoning there. My most recent feminist rant was about the TV adaption of The Power. I read my blog and sing a song related to the subject at the end. It's at least 50% patriarchy fighting content.
Songs for the Struggling Artist
Songs for the StrugglingArtist
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5.0
I blogcast about Artist stuff. And Arts Related stuff. Also feminism. *In each episode, I read a post from my Songs for the Struggling Artist blog and play a song at the end.
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How many episodes does Songs for the Struggling Artist have?
Songs for the Struggling Artist currently has 400 episodes available.
What topics does Songs for the Struggling Artist cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.
What is the average episode length on Songs for the Struggling Artist?
The average episode length on Songs for the Struggling Artist is 17 minutes.
How often are episodes of Songs for the Struggling Artist released?
Episodes of Songs for the Struggling Artist are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Songs for the Struggling Artist?
The first episode of Songs for the Struggling Artist was released on Apr 4, 2016.
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