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Women's History Month: Podcasts

Podcasts

The History Chicks

This podcast presents a women's history lesson per episode, and the topics range from The "Mrs." Astor to Zelda Fitzgerald.  "First off: This isn’t History 101 and there is no test.  Secondly, our goal is to introduce you to female characters in history, factual or fictional via our podcast and shownotes. An introduction, an overview and a little push to explore and learn more on your own." 

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Womanica

"Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should."

Cover art for "Womanica," features newspaper clippings and photos of women.  Credit: Image by Womanica

Mimosa Sisterhood

"Mimosa Sisterhood is a women's history and lifestyle podcast that celebrates women's voices and stories, past and present."

Cover art for "Mimosa Sisterhood," features a picture of a women with a mimosa.  Credit: Image by Mimosa Sisterhood

What'sHerName

"What’sHerName women’s history podcast is hosted and produced by academic sisters Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle. Committed to reclaiming forgotten history, What’sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Through compelling interviews with guest historians, writers, and scholars, Olivia and Katie bring to life the 'lost' women of history. Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and thoughtful, What’sHerName restores women’s voices to the conversation."

Cover art for "What'sHerName," has the silhouette of a women's head.  Credit: Image by What'sHerName

Stuff Mom Never Told You

"Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life."

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BBC Radio 4: Woman's Hour

This daily podcast features British and international topics that impact women today. "Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire."

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The Dead Ladies Show

"The Dead Ladies Show is a series of entertaining and inspiring talks about women who achieved amazing things against all odds, presented live in Berlin and beyond. This podcast is based on that series. Because women’s history is everyone’s history. The Dead Ladies Show was founded by Florian Duijsens and Katy Derbyshire. The podcast is created, produced, edited, and presented by Susan Stone." 

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More Podcasts for Women's History

23 Podcasts That Celebrate Women's History All Year Long

This website provides more women's history podcasts.  "Here are 23 podcasts about women's history that you can listen to this International Women's Day and every day after that." 

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