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The Female Bob Dylan

The Female Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell
Joan Baez
Folk Music
Civil Rights Movement
Folk Revival
American Folk Music
Feminism
Vashti Bunyan
Odetta
Karen Dalton
Dory Previn
Connie Converse
Mimi Fariña
Blackface
Court and Spark
Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
Greenwich Village Folk Scene
Mental Health
Diamond Day

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

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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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Recent Guests

Jon Bernstein
Senior research editor and writer at Rolling Stone, author of What to Do When You're Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle
Rolling Stone
Episode: S2 Episode 4: Sing Out!: On the Singer-Songwriter and Protest Music
Ana Gavrilovska
Music writer and film enthusiast
Uncut, Mother Slug
Episode: S2 Episode 2: Inside Inside Llewyn Davis wsg Ana Gavrilovska
Kana Zink
Incredible musician and public health worker
Episode: Episode 6: The Official FBD Last Waltz Tier List wsg Kana Zink
Allison Chomet
Archivist, writer, and Joni Mitchell fan
Episode: Episode 5 (Part 1): Joni Mitchell's World of Emotion wsg Allison Chomet
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Folk musician known for his reinvention and collection of traditional songs.
Fat Possum Records
Episode: Episode 2: What is Bob Dylan wsg Jake Xerxes Fussell

Hosts

Sophie Abramowitz
Writer, researcher & producer; Host/Co-host of The Female Bob Dylan
Emily Hilliard
Folklorist, writer & SPINSTER co-owner; Co-host of The Female Bob Dylan
Sarah Bachman
Artist & musician; Co-host of The Female Bob Dylan

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Recommend!

    What a delightful podcast! These women are so fun to listen to; their passion for the music is totally contagious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceramic bathtub
    United States8 months ago
  • Thoughtful and bittersweet.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jubby
    a year ago
  • The podcast I’ve always wanted!

    So fascinating, well researched and funny. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxycosmonaut
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Thoughtful, thought provoking and fun!

    Great topic, great chemistry, and a great listen. Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob “Sally” Dylan
    United States2 years ago
  • The Monograph is Dead, Long Live the Podcast!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Country roads 193&63&2!2
    United States2 years ago

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Great depth on feminist readings of music and culture.
Shows a strong grasp of folk history with witty, sharp insights.
Listeners appreciate the balance of rigor and humor in conversations.
Community-friendly and consistently engaging for fans of folk and feminist discourse.
Loved the thoughtful research and fun chemistry between hosts.

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S2 Episode 4: Sing Out!: On the Singer-Songwriter and Protest Music
Q: Could you set the scene for us?
Jon elaborates on his interview with Lucinda Williams, discussing her hesitations about writing topical songs and her admiration for Bob Dylan, whom she once opened for.
S2 Episode 4: Sing Out!: On the Singer-Songwriter and Protest Music
Q: Who in your professional opinion is the Female Bob Dylan?
Jon Bernstein suggests that Margot Silker represents the new Female Bob Dylan due to her acoustic-based song 'Sound and Fury', which he felt evoked early 60s Bob Dylan.
Episode 2: What is Bob Dylan wsg Jake Xerxes Fussell
Q: Jake, do you think about it with your music?
It’s a curious relationship between originality and tradition in folk music. I see myself more as an interpreter than solely carrying on traditions.

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What is The Female Bob Dylan about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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