
A new music podcast from writer, researcher & producer Sophie Abramowitz, artist & musician Sarah Bachman, and folklorist, writer & SPINSTER co-owner Emily Hilliard. The tongue-in-cheek name is inspired by the phenomenon of women folk musicians of the 20th-21st centuries being dubbed, for better or worse (usually worse), “the female Bob Dylan.” This is a podcast about gender & genre, singer-songwr... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic Commentary | |||

We took the podcast on the road to Knoxville and invited our friend Jessie Wilkerson to join us in celebrating the late great labor songwriter and groundbreaking bluegrass musician Hazel Dickens (1925-2011)! In front of a live audience at the Celebra... more
We caught up with Rolling Stone Senior Research Editor Jonathan Bernstein about his recent interview with Lucinda Williams on her (and Dylan's) take on "the female Bob Dylan" label. Then we ponder the concept and construction of "the singer-songwrite... more
We talk with Julia Greenberg, co-director of the excellent 2024 documentary, Dory Previn: On My Way to Where. The film recounts Dory's far-flung creative life at the intersection of classic Hollywood, pop music, and Laurel Canyon bohemia. As a close ... more
Paying our respects to lyricist, truth-teller, and style icon Dory Previn (1925-2012). Previn was an accomplished songwriter for film and TV for years before pivoting to the spotlight as a cult-famous singer-songwriter in her 40s. We deep dive into h... more
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What a delightful podcast! These women are so fun to listen to; their passion for the music is totally contagious.
Thoughtful and bittersweet.
So fascinating, well researched and funny. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes
Great topic, great chemistry, and a great listen. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes!
Proof positive that the most exciting ideas are not found in academia, nor the little mags, but in podcast land. I love how the hosts use their expertise to name a phenomenon any one who loves a white indie guy knows well — chauvinist Dylan worship. As someone who is one of those guys (but also someone who rated Joni above bob, gimmie brownie points), highly recommend. Self crit with nice commentary in pleasing voices and cetera.
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This show centers on women in folk and singer-songwriting, exploring how gender, tradition, and cultural expectations shape the genre. Hosts—Sophie Abramowitz, Emily Hilliard, and Sarah Bachman—bring scholarly research, personal anecdotes, and cultural critique to topics ranging from fan culture to the legacies of era-defining figures. Recent episodes underscore the dynamics of authenticity, the economics of the folk revival, and how women navigate visibility in a historically male-dominated space, often blending humor with rigorous analysis. The format is warm, conversational, and distinctly feminist, with guests and topics that appeal to listeners who enjoy deep dives into music history, gender discourse, and cultural critique, all delive... more
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