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Wicked Women: The Podcast

Grace Beattie
Women's History
Feminism
Women's Rights
Mary Magdalene
Lilith
Eva Perón
Jezebel
Victoria Woodhull
Anne Boleyn
Women In History
Six (musical)
Christianity
Patriarchy
Victorian Era
Argentina
Henry VIII
Mary I
Katherine Howard
Cultural Archetypes
Censorship

They were adulterers, murderers, mistresses, religious zealots, thieves, and traitors. They were queens, wives, mothers, young, and old. What binds the women together in this podcast is their legacies. These are women who were known during their lifetimes or reinvented after their deaths as wicked women. The lenses of history are often gendered, damning women for some of the same actions that men ... more

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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we are going to hear a lot of familiar stories. We will revisit the Founding Fathers, the great battles, and the documents that changed the course of history.

But here on Wicked Women, we've al... more

Anne Stanhope is a figure in Tudor history who is often either vilified or forgotten. She was the sister-in-law of Henry VIII’s third queen, Jane Seymour, and her husband would become king in all but name during the reign of their nephew, Edward VI. ... more

Today, when we think about medicine in the past, we often imagine something primitive, even dangerous—a world of leeches, superstition, and doctors who didn’t quite know what they were doing. But that version of history leaves out a much bigger story... more

For centuries, Anne has been cast in so many roles: temptress, reformer, political schemer, Protestant martyr. But what if her story looks very different when we place it not just in the court of Henry VIII, but in the wider legal, political, and rel... more

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Sarah Pearsall
Historian
Cambridge University
Episode: Freedom Round the Globe
Rebecca Batley
Historian, author of The Lord Protector and His Wives, Catherine Filliol, Anne Stanhope and Edward Seymour
Historian and Author
Episode: The Life and Legacy of Anne Stanhope
Alanna Skuse
Historian, author of The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
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Episode: The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Heather Darsie
Author of a book on Anne Boleyn; lawyer
Author/Scholar
Episode: The Death of Anne Boleyn
Brigitte Barnard
Author, historian, and midwife with a focus on Tudor-era childbirth and women's history.
Author of a Tudor-era historical novel series and a forthcoming nonfiction book on midwifery in the 16th century
Episode: The World of Tudor Midwives
Victoria Haddock
Fashion historian and author of 'The Life of Eva Perón'
Episode: Eva Perón
Annie Garthwaite
Author of 'The King's Mother' and novelist reimagining Cecily Neville's life
Episode: Cecily Neville
Dr. Elizabeth Norton
Historian and author of Women Who Ruled the World
Episode: Women Who Ruled the World
Eden Collinsworth
Author of The Improbable Victoria Woodhull
Episode: Victoria Woodhull

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Grace Beatty
Host of Wicked Women: The Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Tabloid

    A lot of what is presented is just conjecture and opinion presented as fact, which isn’t doing her subjects or womankind any favors…

    Claims to be aware of sexism while doing the exact same things straight men have done to women, box them in as “wives, mothers…” and sensationalize their stories.

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    anon010101010101
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I love this podcast! The only thing stopping me from giving it five stars is the sound quality.

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    Puck of Pook Hill
    Sweden2 years ago
  • Enjoy this podcast

    I enjoy each episode!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becks1234444
    United States3 years ago
  • Clunky format, irksome audio

    I love the content but couldn’t get past the clunky format with host awkwardly talking at the listener (why not interview/have free flowing conversations with your excellent guests?) and the all over the place audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jules5168
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    Entertaining and educational podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert Ingersoll
    United States3 years ago

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Some episodes suffer from audio issues and format quirks.
Content and guests are strong, though some listeners want tighter audio quality.
Thoughtful interviews with historians offer fresh perspectives.

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Freedom Round the Globe
Q: Why is it important to foreground the voices of women and enslaved people in this history?
The guest argues that including these perspectives exposes continuities and conflicts in the concept of liberty, showing how freedom was experienced differently across social groups and how those experiences influenced the course of events.
Freedom Round the Globe
Q: Why did you choose to expand the focus beyond the 13 colonies to a global/transnational frame of the American Revolution?
Pearsall explains that widening the geographic lens helps illuminate how imperial dynamics, global networks, and the experiences of women and enslaved people shaped the outcomes in ways the traditional colony-centered narrative misses.
The Life and Legacy of Anne Stanhope
Q: How did Anne Stanhope sustain her status through different reigns?
She built and maintained alliances with key figures such as Mary I, navigated her husband Edward Seymour's fortunes, and leveraged education and intellect to stay relevant within the shifting religious landscape, eventually thriving under Elizabeth I.
The Life and Legacy of Anne Stanhope
Q: Who was Anne Stanhope beyond the infamous feud narratives?
She was a highly educated, politically savvy noblewoman who maintained central influence at court, forged powerful alliances, and managed to survive the volatile Tudor era while supporting reformist networks.
The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Q: Was it difficult to uncover patient perspectives, and how do diaries and letters shape our understanding of these women's medical practices?
Patient letters and diaries bring a human dimension that statistics and recipes alone can't provide, showing how patients experienced care, dependencies, and even addiction, which enriches our understanding of medical history beyond the practice itself.

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A history-focused series that re-examines notable women from antiquity to modern times through expert interviews, archival insights, and scholarly context. Episodes frequently explore how gender shapes historical narratives, highlighting figures from Tudor England to early modern medicine, fashion, and political power. Listeners can expect thoughtful re readings of well-known stories, nuanced discussions with historians and authors, and a emphasis on women's contributions often overlooked by traditional accounts. The show stands out for its scholarly rigor, accessible storytelling, and a willingness to challenge one-dimensional portrayals while inviting diverse perspectives on female legacies.

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1. Sarah Pearsall
2. Rebecca Batley
3. Alanna Skuse
4. Heather Darsie
5. Brigitte Barnard
6. Victoria Haddock
7. Annie Garthwaite
8. Dr. Elizabeth Norton

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