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Lost Ladies of Lit

Amy Helmes & Kim Askew
Women Writers
Elaine May
Literary Classics
Lost Literature
Enayat Al-Zayyat
Ina Eloise Young
Improvisational Comedy
Empress Elisabeth Of Austria
Hedy Lamarr
Literature
Love and Silence
Poetry
Cultural History
Women In Comedy
Hollywood
Iman Mersal
Egypt
Barbara Comyns
Women's Literature
The Birdcage

A book podcast hosted by writing partners Amy Helmes and Kim Askew. Guests include biographers, journalists, authors, and cultural historians discussing lost classics by women writers. You can support Lost Ladies of Lit by visiting www.patreon.com/c/LostLadiesofLit339.

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Recent Guests

Allison Bass-Riccio
High school English teacher and writing center coordinator, steward of the Hazel Hawthorne Archive
Episode: Hazel Hawthorne — Salt House with Allison Bass-Riccio and Livia Tenzer
Livia Tenzer
Editor at Duke University Press, board member of the Provincetown Arts Press
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Episode: Hazel Hawthorne — Salt House with Allison Bass-Riccio and Livia Tenzer
Brad Bigelow
Longtime friend of the podcast and author of Virginia Faulkner, A Life in Two Acts
Bison Press
Episode: Virginia Faulkner — Willa Cather Champion, with Brad Bigelow
Margaret Vandenburg
Author of 'Craze' and academic specializing in modernism, postmodernism, and gender studies.
Barnard College
Episode: Djuna Barnes — Nightwood with Margaret Vandenburg
Valerie Waterhouse
PhD researcher at the University of Salford and executor of Malachi Whitaker's literary estate
University of Salford
Episode: Malachi Whitaker — And So Did I with Valerie Waterhouse
Lisa B. Kröger
Co-host of the Monster She Wrote podcast, writer with a Ph.D. in Gothic Literature.
Episode: Rosalind Ashe — Moths with Lisa B. Kröger
Mimi Pond
Author and illustrator known for her graphic memoirs and latest book about the Mitford sisters
Episode: Jessica Mitford — The American Way of Death with Mimi Pond
Jessica Kirzane
Assistant Instructional Professor in the Yiddish Department of Germanic Studies at the University of Chicago and translator of Miriam Karpilove's 'Diary of a Lonely Girl'.
University of Chicago
Episode: HIATUS ENCORE: Miriam Karpilove with Jessica Kirzane
Catherine Prendergast
Author of The Gilded Edge, Two Audacious Women and The Cyanide Love Triangle That Shook America
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: HIATUS ENCORE: Nora May French with Catherine Prendergast

Hosts

Amy Helmes
Co-host and one half of the production team, engaged in vibrant literary discussions focusing primarily on women authors and cultural contributions.
Kim Askew
Co-host and one half of the production team, known for engaging storytelling and insightful contributions about women's literature and historical context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Always Interesting

    This podcast is always enlightening, entertaining, and educational; my favorite 3”E”s!!! Hosts do excellent research, guests are authoritative leaders in their fields, and the combination creates exciting conversations that I love listening to. 5*s

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahelize
    United States5 months ago
  • Credible, Cool

    I’ve been listening to the show for a few years, and I really appreciate that the guests are scholars who are experts in writer recovery. I can listen to the discussion for my own interest and feel comfortable bringing the information into my college classroom. I also think that Amy and Kim are fantastic hosts. I really enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    An Educator & Lifelong Learner
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart, relevant, and teeming with insight

    I discovered the podcast a few months ago. Now it is a definite favorite. I check for a new episode every time I open my podcast manager. My TBR list has grown considerably as a result!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJMastro
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the best literary podcasts I know

    I’ve been a bookseller for years, and owned a bookshop in Paris. With each episode of Lost Ladies I learn something new and fascinating. Their guests are always top notch. Thanks to them, my book knowledge and my collection are expanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paris Bookseller
    France2 years ago
  • So good, so smart, so fun

    My new fave pod! It’s smart, light, interesting and a perspective I haven’t heard or seen elsewhere. Def worth the time & a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CSSF2012
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Comments emphasize the insightful and authoritative nature of guest discussions, especially on female writers' recovery.
Reviews repeatedly mention the podcast's originality in spotlighting 'lost' women authors in an accessible and enjoyable way.
Many listeners report an expanded reading list and increased literary knowledge as a result of the episodes.
Listeners praise the podcast for its enlightening and entertaining content, highlighting the thorough research by the hosts.
The hosts are appreciated for their engaging camaraderie and relatable, non-pompous delivery.

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Malachi Whitaker — And So Did I with Valerie Waterhouse
Q: What is the significance of the title 'And So Did I'?
The title reflects themes of existential loneliness and the author's search for meaning, drawing connections to a line from a Coleridge poem about life after death.
Malachi Whitaker — And So Did I with Valerie Waterhouse
Q: What was the book's reception like, Valerie?
Initially, most reviews of 'And So Did I' were positive, with some prominent critics appreciating its charm and wit, despite some early skepticism.
Djuna Barnes — Nightwood with Margaret Vandenburg
Q: What do you remember about first reading Djuna Barnes?
Margaret Vandenburg recalls discovering Barnes while writing her dissertation at Columbia, which focused on gender fluidity in modernism.
HIATUS ENCORE: Meridel Le Sueur — The Girl with Rosemary Hennessy
Q: What were the changes made to The Girl before its publication?
Dr. Hennessy elaborated on how Le Sueur revised the manuscript to incorporate a clearer feminist message and address women's experiences more intimately.
HIATUS ENCORE: Meridel Le Sueur — The Girl with Rosemary Hennessy
Q: What happened to Le Sueur during the 1950s?
Dr. Hennessy explained that Le Seur was blacklisted due to her unwavering association with the Communist Party, impacting her ability to publish and work.

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The podcast features engaging discussions centered around the lives and works of previously overlooked women writers, reflecting a commitment to literary rediscovery. The hosts, alongside a rotation of guests including authors, biographers, and cultural historians, explore significant literary contributions often eclipsed by their male counterparts. Episodes traverse various themes, including feminism, literary history, and cultural impact, as they shed light on both modern and historical figures in literature. The lively and knowledgeable hosts bring an accessible yet academic approach to conversations, making it a valuable resource for literature enthusiasts seeking to broaden their understanding of women's roles in literary history.

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2. Livia Tenzer
3. Brad Bigelow
4. Margaret Vandenburg
5. Valerie Waterhouse
6. Lisa B. Kröger
7. Mimi Pond
8. Jessica Kirzane

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