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 | 72 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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Love this show, so many interesting stories about women that you never knew about. Please continue releasing episodes.
Apple Podcasts5nicknametaken80
United States4 days ago - Elite Podcasting
This pod has been my go to for yearsssss now- back in the Luminary days!! I have a wish they will make new episodes one day, but so glad they are re-releasing them for our listening pleasure! Truly top tier podcast, so wonderful thanks Lena and Alissa and the whole team!❤️
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United Kingdom19 days ago - Love
This is the best podcast of all time. Please give us another season!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Big blonde girlUnited States21 days ago - Yaasssss!
I loved this podcast, paid to hear it the first time and was grateful for a re-listen for free. The thinking woman’s celeb gossip pod. Would love more, but am happy I had it as my commute companion as long as it lasted. xo
Apple Podcasts5MJ in NV
Canadaa month ago - Nosy and Cozy
I LOVE this podcast. The personal tid bits they share are SO relatable and for about an hour a week I have a couple of girlfriends to gossip and giggle with - my favorite type of “friendship”.
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Apple Podcasts | #78 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #60 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #61 | United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Italy/History |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  France/History |
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Historical, personality-driven stories about women whose lives and public reputations were shaped by fame, scandal, and labels such as “mad,” “sad,” or “bad.” Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett guide these deep dives through biographical research, archival reporting, media coverage, and their own commentary, bringing humor and personal chemistry to subjects whose stories often involve celebrity, fashion, sports, entertainment, or wealth. The focus is not simply on scandal: the hosts examine how gender, power, and public judgment influence the way women are remembered.
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2. Quentin Tarantino
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5. Suzy Welch
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