The C-Word
Lena Dunham & Alissa BennettWith every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy.”The C-Word was originally published... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureHistory | |||
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- Quentin Tarantino
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Apple Podcasts3dbdnff f
United Statesa month ago - Stunnin’
I’ve been bingeing this for weeks! So grateful for your voices and the space you are holding for ~maligned~ women.
Apple Podcasts5michteriousUnited States2 months ago - compassion and scandal
My favorite podcast. I’ve listened to each episode at least four times, going back to the luminary days. These hot hoes are brilliant, as are the complex women the study. I hope for new episodes in the future!
Apple Podcasts5sarjustUnited States2 months ago - big fan but didn’t like winehouse ep
Love that such a curious and compassionate lens is used to approach these complex stories but I didn’t get that from the recent Amy Winehouse eps. Felt it was more told from the outside in which didn’t leave as much room for the listener to feel her pain when discussing her lived experiences. Otherwise, usually enjoy how well they capture the multifaceted nature of the subjects. This made me wonder why she got a different treatment?
Apple Podcasts4JuliaThrillard
Australia2 months ago - I will never call you crazy…anymore
Dunham and Bennett do the hard work of going down the rabbit hole and excavating the truth, so we can sit back and enjoy the ride. As someone who can never tell you “that actress’s name in that one movie”, this show is teaching me so much — while keeping me chuckling when I probably should be crying.
Apple Podcasts5Cristina M (Medium Enthusiast)
Canada3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #117 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #86 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  South Africa/History |
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What is The C-Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A historical deep-dive show centered on women who were labeled as “mad,” “bad,” or “crazy.” Episodes explore power, gender, and stigma through richly sourced biographies of figures from Hollywood to fashion to music, blending archival research with sharp humor and candid cultural critique. The hosts' dynamic—skillful banter paired with rigorous context—helps illuminate how public narratives around female figures are constructed, often challenging stereotypes while offering entertaining storytelling. The format now reaches a broader audience, making these well-researched explorations accessible beyond prior paywalls. Noteworthy is the consistent use of historical context to examine fame, myth-making, and societal judgments, with a willingnes... more
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