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 | 69 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||
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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
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Canada20 days 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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United Statesa month ago - Best podcast. (Period)
Maybe I’m biased.. But this is the BEST podcast. I recently pushed your podcast on my 72yr old mom. I suggested the Judy Garland but I see she went straight for Yolanda Salazar.. I love your insights, your genius and effortless coooool.. My wings are my prison. Amen. 👑 🪽
Apple Podcasts5Tutu_chainesUnited Statesa month ago - Funny and insightful
Love listening to these two. However bit offended by the Australian accent comment. How do you know how bad it is you don’t know you don’t live here.
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Australiaa month ago - Love it
I really enjoy this podcast. If I were to do one, this is what I’d do. So good
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Apple Podcasts | #85 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  France/History |
Apple Podcasts | #181 |  Germany/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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2. Quentin Tarantino
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6. Jean Nathan
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