
With 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 publishe... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Legend Judy Garland has been called a Hollywood icon and the greatest entertainer of all time. She’s also been called “crazy” for behind-the-scenes bad behavior, nervous breakdowns, suicide attempts, and several marriages to gay men. In this episode... more
You may know Jocelyn Wildenstein from those clickbait “PLASTIC SURGERY GONE WRONG” articles, but her story is deeper—and weirder—than you can even imagine. The wife of art-dealing royalty with a flair for acquiring wild animals as pets, Jocelyn made ... more
The world learned about Kiersten Rickenbach Cerveny in October 2015 when she was found dead in an East Village apartment. A wealthy Long Island dermatologist and mother of three kids, Kiersten’s life looked flawless from the outside. Lena and Alissa ... more
Rosemary Aberdour seemed to most like a shy, awkward wallflower, but underneath her drab exterior lurked an appetite for jewels, parties, and larceny. Born into an unassuming middle-class English home, Rosemary secretly stole thousands of pounds to ... more
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I stumbled across this Pod and have listened from the beginning, I look forward to it every week.
I’ve recommended to my girlfriends. Hope there’s plenty more stories to come.
My new favorite!!!
Alissa and Lena 4eva
I love to hear about the lives of these ladies. So interesting, shocking and sometimes really sad. Thank you for telling their stories snd setting the record straight.
I was obsessed with this pod when it first came out, I paid for luminary just to listen to it over and over. Would KILL for new episodes. Please please please Lena & Alissa!!!!!!
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Focusing on the stories of women historically dismissed as 'mad,' 'sad,' or 'bad', insightful discussions bring to light the nuanced experiences of various female figures often misunderstood by society. Each episode takes a closer look at the lives of women like Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, and Mariah Carey, exploring how societal perceptions can distort their narratives, particularly around mental health and personal struggles. With a mix of humor and compassion, the hosts aim to challenge stereotypes while providing listeners with a deeper understanding of the cultural context surrounding these women's lives, which are frequently overshadowed by sensationalism. Combining historical insight with contemporary relevance, this podcast offers ... more
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