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Marie Antoinette's Personal Portrait Artist: Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun
9 januari 2023 · 1 uur 11 min
This week, Stauney introduces us to the personal portrait artist of Marie Antoinette, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Vigée Le Brun was an early French painter known for her close associations with the famous aristocracy of Paris, and later - most of the European royals. We talk about her early tutelage under her father, her rise to fame and career at the early age of 14, her tastemaking "It girl" status in Paris, her exile from her home country right before the execution of the Royals, and the remaining years and historic mark she left on the history of France. Lees meer
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The Reading Renaissance (and it's all thanks to #BookTok)
2 januari 2023 · 52 min
Reading is trendy again! Since the Harry Potter and Twilight craze, we haven't seen the internet as obsessed with books as they have been in the past two years with the rise of #booktok, a subset of TikTok focused on book recommendations, authors, booksellers and anything else of the literary sense. From the publishing and printed book industry to believed to have been completely dying out, to now making more money than ever before, and celebrities and influencers being spotted holding books everywhere they go, today Stauney and Sadie talk about the BookTok sensation and what it's doing for the female authors and book industry, and why we should all be excited about the reading renaissance. Lees meer
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"It's St. Nick, Not Nicole": The Yuletide Grief of Kin-Keeping
26 december 2022 · 50 min
Presents and the patriarchy? Misogyny under the mistletoe? Santa and... sexism? Today we're talking about Christmas and the unfair division of holiday labor that happens during this season of merriment. In "traditional households" most of the holiday chores, decorating, Christmas cards, present shopping, gift wrapping, treats and dinners, and hosting, all tend to fall to one individual: the woman. Why does it happen today even in our more progressive society? How are some couples able to escape it? Why do some women not really want it to stop? What do the men have to say about it all? Today we discuss it all with some humor and also dive into what one area in Ireland is doing to celebrate the extra holiday labor that women tend to take on every year during December. Lees meer
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Articles in this episode:
The Gendering of Holiday Labor - JSTOR Daily
Why so many women really hate Christmas.
WOULD THERE BE CHRISTMAS WITHOUT WOMEN – Orlando Sentinel
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The Romance of Holiday Hallmarks & "Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel
23 december 2022 · 30 min
Another monthly bonus book episode and this one is NOT to be missed with the cutest Christmas romance that filled Stauney and Sadie with absolute yuletide glee. "Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel is a highly rated and self-published adorable new release this year that details a cute Christmas romance and we adored it. We discuss our love for the book, our Romance Novel episode that is criminally underrated, and also discuss the immense empire of hallmark movies that are unpretentious fun - something we could all use a bit more of during this holiday season. Lees meer
Listen to our Romance Novel Episode
Read Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel
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Hollywood's Unsung Heroine: Shirley Booth
19 december 2022 · 37 min
Although she was one of the first recipients of the Triple Crown, the first actress ever to win a Tony and Oscar for the same role, and one of the most awarded Broadway actresses of all time, Shirley Booth is largely forgotten and often only remembered for her role on a sitcom. This week, Sadie reminds us of this award-winning actress whose life was not an easy one, being estranged early from her family and dealing with many of the complications of the early age of Hollywood, even lying about her age and pretending to be TEN years younger than she was, but nonetheless going on to be a Broadway legend. She also voiced Mrs. Claus in "The Year Without a Santa Claus." Lees meer
Episodes Like This One: Julie Andrews, Hollywood Starlets, Betty White, When Women Invented Television
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All I Want for Christmas is a Billboard Chart Topper
12 december 2022 · 1 uur
Every year in December, you can expect to hear the same classic Christmas songs that cue you into the beginning of the holiday season. Whether it's the 13 opening notes of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" or the melodic melodies of Christmas classics like "Silent Night" or "White Christmas", it seems that the same songs have been around... well forever. Today we dive into the LONG history of Christmas carols, starting with the early 14th century, up to the 90's Mariah Carey hit, and also discuss WHY Christmas music is well... old, and the chart toppers in December never seem to make it anywhere near the top 100 any other time of the year. Lees meer
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Grandma Moses: From Farm Girl to Folk Fine Artist
5 december 2022 · 55 min
Stauney talks about a beloved American painter, Anna Mary Robertson Moses, also known as "Grandma" Moses. With a 20 year farming career alongside her husband and ten children, Moses didn't start painting for profit until her late 70's. However, her climb to acclaim was fast paced thereafter with her being featured in Times Magazine for her 100th birthday, selling paintings for $5 to $10,000 within ten years, and even being honored by two U.S. Presidents. Her beloved folk art depicts holiday scenes of a simpler time that you won't be able to prevent yourself from falling in love with. Lees meer
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Essays on Music: "This Womans Work" with Evening Crickets
30 november 2022 · 28 min
In this month's bonus book episode, we sat down to chat with Ruth from @eveningcrickets who recommended on TikTok, this month's book "This Woman's Work: Essays on Music" edited by Kim Gordon and Sinead Gleeson. This book is a beautiful collection of essays from different women about the musicians that inspired and fascinated them throughout their lives. We discussed the collection of essays from the book, some of her favorites, and all about music. Lees meer
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The Memorable Words & Work of Maya Angelou
28 november 2022 · 54 min
Today Sadie introduces us to one of the most accomplished women in history. Maya Angelou is one of those women who have been quoted so many times, it almost overshadows the incredible woman and her marvelous life behind the memorable words. Known for her famous memoirs, Maya Angelou's life has been riddled with lessons and accomplishments that could fill multiple lives, including being the first female train operator, a dancer, an actor, an author, a poet, the first black woman on the quarter, the first black women to recite poetry at a presidential inauguration and even had her likeness and name used for a barbie doll. She has also been honored with Grammy's, a lifetime achievement award, a Spingard medal, a Pulitzer prize, two NCAPP awards, numerous poetry awards, almost 50 honorary degrees, and even the presidential medal of freedom. Her notoriety is worthy of remembering forever. Lees meer
Trigger Warning: Slight mention of sexual assault
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The First Artists in Human History were Women
21 november 2022 · 41 min
If you think of cave paintings, you think of animals and handprints and dark caves. But have you ever wondered who was behind those prehistoric works of art? You probably immediately assumed men, and you wouldn't be alone in that. However, recent studies have found that nearly 75% of the handprints found in most primitive caves were women leading to immediate outrage from many researchers... and why? Why is the default always believed to be men? Today we talk about the reasons women are believed to be pre-historic artists, why they haven't, gender roles throughout history, and also talk about the subjects of cave paintings and the famous female venus figurines. Lees meer
Article by Hall Rockefeller
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Re-Designing a Kidnapped Childhood: Angel De Cora
14 november 2022 · 37 min
You probably haven't heard of Angle De Cora, (or Hinook-Mahiwi-Kalinaka) but this artist and designer from the Winnebago/Ho-chunk indigenous community and once was considered "The First Great Indian Artist," (which today we're able to see as a twisted, backhanded, and incorrect compliment), but shows how prominent her creative work was at the time, with her even being referred to as a genius by educators and professionals who admired her work. Although the grand-daughter of the Chief, she was horrifically kidnapped at a young age from her tribe, educated in Western-European standard schools, and yet was able to return to her culture through her art and leave a lasting legacy in native rights, education, and art history. Lees meer
Letterform Archive Article
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A Pop Revival: Midnights, Takin' It Back & The Loneliest Time
7 november 2022 · 58 min
On October 21st the world was graced by THREE killer pop albums from three pop icons. Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album 'Midnights' breaking around 15 records within only a week of release. Meghan Trainor is topping TikTok with her 5th studio album 'Takin' it Back' and Carly Rae Jepsen isn't far behind with her 6th studio album 'The Loneliest Time'. Lees meer
We talk about the TikTok relevancy of Meghan Trainor and the blueprint she's setting for pop artists' album releases, the "embracing the cheesy moments" that Carly Rae Jepsen is adapting into her tours and music, and our thoughts on both of their most recent album releases. Then we dive into ALL things 'Midnights' discussing our favorite songs, why we think it's so good, some of the controversy, her history of petty pop, how it ranks with our favorites, and what's next for Miss Swift.
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The First Monster Novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
5 november 2022 · 33 min
It's a bonus episode perfect for the end of this spooky month and we're wrapping up with our thoughts after reading the iconic monster novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. If you've been watching our Instagram lives where we've been recapping the books, then you know the ultimate sorrow we feel for the darling monster and the utter horror at the neglect of Frankenstein. Join us for an episode as we dive into the complexities of this gothic novel by this legendary author. Lees meer
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Misunderstood Monsters of Mythology
31 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
It's Halloween and the last official episode of More Than A Muse Monster month! Have you ever noticed modern monsters are mostly men... or some form of man? The creatures of mythology are often similarly afflicted... and yet, hidden history is riddled with the stories of women who turned into monstrous forms... but maybe for good reason? This week we are diving into the deep mythology and folklore surrounding legendary women monsters. From harpies, sirens, and furies to Medusa, La Llorona, and Black Annis. We're talking about the legends surrounding women of mythos, and the misogyny behind their lore that shows how deep the fear of women runs throughout our history and attempts to answer questions like "what is the world's obsession with women being pretty even when they're "evil"?" and "Are any of these female monster myths rooted in anything other than sexism?" Lees meer
Episodes Like This One: 19th Century Gothic Horror Authors, Mary Shelley, Feminine Rage
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Mary Shelley: The Lightning Strike that Inspired Frankenstein
24 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
It's another installment of More Than A Muse Monster month! Today we're talking about the woman behind arguably the most famous gothic monster ever created, Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, which also happens to be the first science fiction novel ever written, AND the first monster story. Mary Shelley was a true goth icon with many spooky life events perfect for October including - losing her virginity on her mother's grave, writing Frankenstein late at night at Lord Bryon's house from a ghost story challenge, and even keeping her husband's calcified heart in the drawer of her writing desk. We discuss her early feminist education, her controversial family relationships, the fact that we might start a Percey Shelley hate club, and much more. You won't regret learning about this woman, we guarantee you'll be just as fascinated as us by every aspect of her life. Lees meer
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The Undisputed Queen of Halloween: Winona Ryder
17 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
If you've ever watched a Halloween classic, you've seen one of the most iconic spooky leading ladies ever - the extremely talented Winona Ryder. From her recent popularity in Stranger Things to her earlier roles in Beetlejuice, Heathers, Dracula, Edward Scissorhands... Should we continue? Her birthday is even only TWO nights before the iconic spine-chilling holiday. Lees meer
We talk about the early life of this iconic actress, from growing up in a commune, being bullied in school for her blockbuster hits, her relationship with Johnny Depp, the shoplifting scandal, and of course Stranger Things. By the end, we promise you're guaranteed to have a new respect and love for Hollywood's undisputed Halloween ingenue.
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Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? Our Annual Trivia Episode!
10 oktober 2022 · 51 min
Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? It's our podcast birthday and we're back with the second year of our trivia, to test our knowledge on all of the female artists we've discovered and covered in the past 12 months! If you've listened to all of our episodes, this is a great chance to show us how much smarter you are than us (we can't remember everything and DEFINITELY get some wrong). If you haven't listened or are a new listener, consider this the perfect chance to learn more about which episodes you need to dive right into! Thanks for a great year! Here's to the next! Lees meer
Episodes Like This One: One Year Pop Quiz, 100 Episodes
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The Only Female Movie Monster Maker: Milicent Patrick
3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON!!! We're so excited to kick off October with Stauney talking about Milicent Patrick, the only female movie monster maker, most known for her design of the Gill-man from the Universal classic horror flick, "The Creature of the Black Lagoon". From growing up on the major architectural site of Hearst Castle to being a part of the first round of female animators ever hired at Disney Animation studios and working on the Chernebog segment of Fantasia, to her work as a special effects makeup artist at Universal, this gorgeous woman, artist, actress, and creator had an incredible artistic legacy that was horrifically cut short by a jealous man with a giant ego... (a horror story all too familiar to us) that left her in obscurity for years! Lees meer
The book talked about in the episode is "The Lady from the Black Lagoon" by Mallory O'Meara
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Fanny Brice & The Funny Girl Fiasco with Lena from 'Recovering Gleek'
27 september 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
This week, we're talking FUNNY GIRL. Did you know that Fanny Brice was an actual female performer and comedian? We talk about the original inspiration for the now famous show, the constant setbacks and drama it faced since its inception, and the star Barbara Streisand became on the show's set. Then we get to sit down with the Lovely Lena, a co-host of the podcast 'Recovering Gleek,' and a New York City actress to discuss the show being brought back to the stage, the Beany Feldstein performance (which Lena actually saw in person!), and the Lea Michele controversy of it all, including the drama from Glee, internet comments, costume changes and so much more. Lees meer
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Olivia Newton-John: From Country Charts to Grease Glory
19 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
This week, Sadie memorializes the stunning Olivia Newton-John who just recently passed away. Although most famous for her starring role in Grease, the Australian actress had a long and pretty successful country music career before settling on the screen for her iconic role opposite Travolta, as well as Xanadu and a slew of other films, and then releasing the MOST popular song of the eighties 'Physical.' We talk all about her long and stunning career, her charity work and philanthropy, her long battle with breast cancer, and all the things that made her such a stunning and talented woman worth remembering. Lees meer
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The Women Behind Elvis: Priscilla, Ann-Margaret, Big Mama Thorton and More
14 september 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
You've probably heard of the recent Elvis biopic that came out this year, but do you know more about the man behind the screen... or even more so, the women that stood behind him, were overshadowed by him, and even inspired him? Today we're talking about the women BEHIND Elvis. From Big Mama Thorton to Priscilla Presley, Ann-Margret Olsson, and beyond, we discuss the controversial relationships with the talented women that stood behind the King of Rock and Roll throughout his tumultuous life. Lees meer
TW: We do mention (very briefly) at different points, different types of abuse (physical, emotional), and grooming as well as drug and alcohol abuse and harmful dieting.
The King's Troubling Obsession
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The Youngest Director of Harper's Bazaar: Bea Feitler
5 september 2022 · 53 min
This week, Stauney is talking about one of her personal inspirations, Bea Feitler, a groundbreaking graphic designer from the sixties and seventies who wasn't afraid to embrace the bizarre and unconventional. Feitler was one of the youngest art directors ever when she took her co-director position with her contemporary Ruth Ansel and the two took the major magazine world by storm winning award after award. She would go on to have a flourishing and fulfilling career, constantly pushing the envelope and using her signature neon colors every chance she got and friends continued to describe her as an "unstoppable creative force." Lees meer
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Female Friendships & Favorites: 100 Episodes
29 augustus 2022 · 46 min
We made it to 100 Episodes!! We get to be all reflective and reminisce on our favorite people, topics, and more that we covered that have inspired and helped shape us into the women and artists we are. We also talk about female friendships and the difference they make. Lees meer
Episodes Like This One: Introducing More Than A Muse, One Year Pop Quiz,
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The Four Great Ladies of Impressionism: Marie Bracquemond, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and Eva Gonzalès
23 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
This week, we're spending our time in 18th and 19th century Paris with four great ladies and fundamental artists of Impressionism: Marie Bracquemond, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and Eva Gonzalès. All four spent significant amounts of time in the Paris inner circles, with many (if not all) of them related to the most prominent figures in impressionism. They also all overcame family obstacles, gender discrimination, criticism of the movement they believed in, and much more to rise to the top of the impressionist art scene. Although very similar upbringings, these women all created unique and stunning works of art that are the pinnacles of the movement and significant to all of art history. Lees meer
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Country Comedy's Priceless Hat: Minnie Pearl
15 augustus 2022 · 42 min
This week, Sadie introduces us to a Nashville country icon, Minnie Pearl. A significant character of comedic history, Pearl was a fixture at the Grand Ole Opry (and the first solo female member) for more than 50 years and was the first female comedian inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She also starred for a short time on a country television show and even had a short stint in the fried chicken business. Her small childhood town served as inspiration for her stage persona and her frilly dress with a price tag hanging from her floral floppy hat became an instantly recognizable symbol. Lees meer
Episodes to check out after this one: Betty White, Working 9 to 5, Patsy Cline, Women in Country Music
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The History & Exploitation of The Hula Girl
8 augustus 2022 · 43 min
You may think you know what Hula is, but you might want to rethink your concept of it. From its origins as a spiritual practice for Hawaiian culture, the Hula has been used by tourism to exploit and promote a "Hula girl" image that is in real life not accurate at all. We talk about the history of this dance as an art form and cultural tradition and discuss the exploration and misperceptions of the "hula girl" that was created by tourism and capitalism. It's everything from mythology to misogyny and how we can be better advocates and tourists in Hawaii. Lees meer
Misperceptions of the Hula Girl by Noah Dolim
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Lifelong Nemesis: Marion Mahony Griffin
1 augustus 2022 · 57 min
This week, Stauney brings us up to speed on Marion Mahony Griffin, one of the first female licensed architects in the whole world, and a major pioneer of the prairie school architectural style. She also carried a lifelong grudge against the famous Frank Lloyd Wright after working with him closely for over 15 years. Not only did he steal some of her drawings without attributing her, but he also disparaged the work of her and her later husband and business partner, and continued to take sole credit for the prairie style despite its many contributors. We discuss her childhood, work with the aforementioned Wright, and her later partnership, marriage and fame with her husband Walter Burley Griffin as they designed the capital and many neighborhoods in Australia. Lees meer
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The Ceramicist Who Inspired a "Titanic" Character: Beatrice Wood
25 juli 2022 · 58 min
This week, Stauney talks about Beatrice Wood, otherwise known as the "Mama of Dada" due to her influential role in the early Dada art movement in New York. Although she grew up in a wealthy affluent household, she ran away to become a painter and actress against her family's wishes, mingling with the early avant-garde artists of New York Society before joining the theoreticism movement and landing in Ojai California as a sculptor. She lived 105 years, and every single one of them was filled with absolutely humorous and legendary moments that created such an iconic artist, and would even go on to inspire a character from the major hit film, Titanic. Lees meer
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Britain's Only Female Pop Artist: Pauline Boty
18 juli 2022 · 48 min
This week, Sadie presents a remarkable journey through the vibrant world of British pop art with the pioneering Pauline Boty, the sole female artist and founder of the movement. In a time when the art world was predominantly male-dominated, Boty fearlessly embraced her femininity and sexuality, emerging as an emblem of 1970s feminism. Stauney and Sadie delve into Boty's formative years, where she faced disapproval for defying gender norms in her pursuit of painting—a traditionally male-dominated field. Despite these challenges, Boty soared to prominence in the British art scene, leaving an indelible mark that transcends generations. Tragically, her promising career was cut short by an untimely death, but her legacy continues to inspire and empower artists around the globe. Lees meer
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I'm so angry I made some art: overview of feminist art
11 juli 2022 · 53 min
This week, we are giving an overview of the movement of feminist art and its power for modern protest. We discuss what feminist art is, the beginning of its movement in the 60s and 70s, and then we discuss some different works of art that made major headway in the feminist art movement and how it continues today. Lees meer
Episodes to check out after this one: A Brief History of Western Feminism, Vanessa Bell & Virginia Woolfe, Guerilla Girls, Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists, Artemesia Gentileschi
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Are Women Responsible for the Success of TV? Irna Phillips, Gertrude Berg, Betty White and Hazel Scott
1 juli 2022 · 28 min
It's our monthly bonus episode and this month, we're talking about the book "When Women Invented Television: The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today" by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. Lees meer
This book focuses on the stories of four women who pioneered soap operas, talk shows, family sitcoms, and television variety shows. Irna Phillips was a single mother who took her successful soap radio shows to television, Gertrude Berg was a Jewish writer who took her radio family sitcom show to television inventing the family sitcom format, Betty White was a young, independent female who created a daytime talk show and became America's sweetheart, and Hazel Scott, a black performer who pioneered the evening variety shows that were popular of the time.
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Was Shakespeare a Woman?
27 juni 2022 · 52 min
This week, we're talking about a MAJOR history conspiracy theory surrounding the gender of the most famous playwright of all time. Although it's a major debate, often shrouded in polarizing opinions, the true identity of the Bard is still one of significant mystery with lots of ideas on whether or not the man we know as William from Stratford-Upon-Avon could actually have been the author behind the most famous plays in history. We discuss a controversial article from The Atlantic that sparked a debate about whether or not Shakespeare could have been a female author under a pseudonym (such as Emilia Bassano), as well as the resulting response articles supporting or debunking the theory. We also talk about the knowledge that went into the works, the people suspected of being the true author, and what it was like to be a woman in the 16th-century world of Shakespeare. Lees meer
Articles: Was Shakespeare a Woman? by Elizabeth Winkler, Shakespeare Wrote Insightfully About Women. That Doesn’t Mean He Was One by James Shapiro, Shakespeare Didn’t Write Alone by David Scott Kastan, The Hidden Women Writers of the Elizabethan Theater by Phyllis Rackin, Keep Questioning Shakespeare’s Identity by Mark Rylance
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Kate Bush: Running Up the Charts
20 juni 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
This week, Sadie is diving into the creator of a 1985 song that unexpectedly hit the top 5 of the charts this summer 37 years after its release. That's right, it's time to talk about Kate Bush, the experimental British rock artist with a cult-like following despite many years of being hidden from the public eye. We get to discuss how streaming is changing the modern music scene for new AND old music. Then we discuss her early life, her early career, her beautiful and unexpected storytelling, contemporary dancing, crazy stage shows with over 50 costume changes, and her insane influence on the world of music in ways that we never expected. Lees meer
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The Creation & Design of Dasie's Drama
13 juni 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
This week, we get a chance to dive into a personal project. Sadie, aka Dasie, has been working on her debut EP for the past year and after its release, we're talking all about it! The story that's told throughout the 6 tracks, the design graphics Stauney got to help out with, some fun moments that come with writing an EP about past relationships, and much more! Lees meer
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
6 juni 2022 · 50 min
This week, Stauney introduces Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Long ignored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and most of contemporary rock culture, Tharpe was one of the fundamental starts to the entire Rock & Roll music movement and one of the main influences for its lasting legacy. We discuss her beginnings as a childhood guitar and musical prodigy in her pentecostal gospel music group, her touring across the country, her start in the secular music scene, numerous relationships and intrigue surrounding them, and the lasting legacy she so richly deserves. Lees meer
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A Director with a Record-Breaking Film: Lina Wertmüller
30 mei 2022 · 47 min
This week, Sadie is bringing us to speed on the famed Italian director Lina Wertmüller. Wertmüller is known for many things, with careers as a puppeteer, actress, stage manager, and writer, but becoming most well known for her Italian Art House films were critically acclaimed, earning her the title of the first female director to be nominated for an Oscar and an Academy Award. She also is quite famous for her extensively long movie titles and to this day holds the Guinness Book World Record for the longest title of a film, which fits perfectly with her birth name which is quite a mouthful in itself. With a childhood of being expelled from numerous catholic schools and a career of satirical witty comedies, her life is anything but boring and cemented her as a legacy in the world of film. Lees meer
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Beyoncé Part Two: From 4 to The Lion King
23 mei 2022 · 51 min
It's part two, and once again we're breaking down the iconic and groundbreaking life of Beyoncé, a woman with so many accomplishments, record-breaking moments, and a legacy that is sure to continue beyond what we've covered. Today we're talking about the release of her 4th album up to her part in The Lion King, her relationships, controversy with music credits, and much more! Lees meer
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Beyoncé Part One: From the Beginning to Sasha Fierce
16 mei 2022 · 40 min
Back for another Living Legends episode, we're breaking down the iconic and groundbreaking life of Beyoncé, a woman with so many accomplishments, record-breaking moments, and a legacy that is worthy of a part one and two. Today we're talking all about her early childhood, Destiny's Child, and the successful start of her career up to the release of her Sasha Fierce album. Lees meer
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Anna May Wong: Typecasting in Tinseltown
9 mei 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
This week, Stauney introduces us to the first Asian-American movie star, the first Asian woman to appear in technicolor, earn a Hollywood walk of fame star, and a million other firsts. As an Asian in a very racist 1950s America, Wong faced a variety of extremely harmful stereotypes and rules that continued to push back against her early dream to be a star. We talk all about the context of her life in Los Angeles, her early dreams and career, her tours in Europe, her film career, and so much more. Prepare to fall in love with the story of a courageous woman who stopped at nothing to accomplish her dreams, and created a space where younger girls could find someone who looked like them up on the silver screen. Lees meer
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250 Years of 100 Women in Fashion
6 mei 2022 · 22 min
It's our monthly bonus episode and this month, we've read the book "The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion: 250 Years." This may be a short episode, but don't underestimate the importance of this incredible and absolutely beautiful book. It covers over 100 different female fashion designers throughout all time, showing incredible photos and genuine essays all covering how women invented and revolutionized fashion again and again. Lees meer
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The Women Who 'Fashioned' The MET Gala
2 mei 2022 · 39 min
It's the first Monday in May, which means tonight in New York City, the most exclusive and fashionable party of the year is taking place. But why does it happen? Who created it? and Why is it such a big deal? We're diving into the history of the MET Gala, and exploring the influential women who fashioned the MET into the incredible spectacle it is today. From its early start as a simple costume museum to a $ 30,000-a-head event, we explore every aspect of what makes this Gala what it is. Lees meer
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Working 9 to 5: The Movement, Music, & Movie
25 april 2022 · 55 min
Today we're talking about a beloved top-grossing comedy film: "9 to 5" which was released in the 1980s. Starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin, the movie not only was the film debut of Dolly Parton and introduced her Grammy Award-winning song by the same name but it also was inspired by true events of working women in Boston and Cleveland (primarily) who had started a movement in the '60s-'70s petitioning for better work environments for the women that made up 70% of the workforce at the time. We discuss the documentary on Netflix about the movement and union, the actual film itself and the process of writing and producing it, the beloved song by our country queen Dolly, and the impact it had on the future of female office workers. Lees meer
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Emily Dickinson: Forbidden Love and Fireproof Poetry
18 april 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Emily Dickinson is a name many of us know, but very few of us can tell you much about it. This week Sadie brings us up to speed on a legendary American poet shrouded in mystery. We discuss her early life with her parents and education, the rumors of a forbidden love affair surrounding her and her best friend and sister-in-law, her cottage-core aesthetic that she was completely dedicated to, the strange and mysterious way she completely hid from the public towards the end of her life, and the stacks and stacks of poems her sister found in a locked box after her death, cementing her legacy as one of America's greatest poets. Lees meer
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Muse News: 2022 Grammy Recap
11 april 2022 · 42 min
We get to talk all about the Grammys today!! We give a little bit of everything from fashion and performances, Taylor Swift's absence, to our thoughts on the winners (Hooray for Olivia right?) and who would have won the big four if we were in charge. This episode is just a fun little pop culture chat so grab a snack and come join us as we discuss all the fun 2022 moments from this year's biggest music award show. Lees meer
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Capturing the First Portraits of the American Indian: Gertrude Käsebier
5 april 2022 · 56 min
Today Stauney talks about Gertrude Käsebier, one of the first women in the United States to become an accomplished commercial photographer, and the first woman to be known for her portrait photography! We talk about her early childhood in the Colorado Gold Rush, her unhappy marriage, her career rise in her late thirties, her controversial opinions, portraits of the Sioux people that toured with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and much more! She's also our first photographer, so it's fun to dive into a new medium. Lees meer
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A Historical Tarot Deck of Women "Messages From Her" with Rachael McKee
30 maart 2022 · 24 min
We're so excited to have Rachael McKee on the podcast as she introduces her Kickstarter project "Messages from Her," a 44-card deck and historical guidebook created to bring inspiration to your daily life while also paying tribute to some of the most world-changing women of the last century! Rachael shares her inspiration for the project, the process of creating the deck and selecting the women, and then shares what the Kickstarter involves and how you can be included! Be sure to check it out at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachaelmckee/messages-from-her Lees meer
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A Brief History of Western Feminism
28 maart 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
Welcome to More than a Muse University! Today the topic is broad but we love a challenge, so we're giving a brief overview of 3,000 years of western history in one episode! Stauney and Sadie discuss the history and each of the waves of feminism, diving into women's suffrage, marital rights, sexual liberation, the #metoo movement, early feminist writing, art, and music, the things that defined our feminist paths, and the women before us that have repeatedly fought for the right to be treated as humans. We can't cover it all, but enjoy this introduction to the beginning of more to come as we round out Women's History Month! Lees meer
Episodes to check out after this one: Aphra Behn, Virginia Woolf & Vanessa Bell, Sofonisba Anguilsola, Jane Austen, Riot Grrrl
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Marni Nixon: A Golden-Age Ghost Singer
21 maart 2022 · 37 min
Today Sadie steps us back into the Hollywood Golden Age to discuss their worst-kept secret, the ghost singer Marni Nixon! Known most famously for being the female lead vocalist behind "My Fair Lady," "The King and I," and "West Side Story," she made her mark on the ears of Hollywood audiences while being sworn to secrecy over her involvement, and never being professionally credited. We discuss what little we know of her personal life, the transitions in Hollywood that led to ghost singers, the hidden role she played, and her remaining legacy today. Lees meer
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Feminine Rage: Women and Anger
15 maart 2022 · 53 min
This week, Stauney and Sadie are covering everything about the most uncomfortable emotion for women to talk about - anger. We discuss the different ways men and women are raised to talk and behave around anger, the science behind male and female anger, how female anger influences media and art (including tropes of the angry black woman, and spicy Latina), and also how many modern pop stars are finding freedom in writing more angry and explicit music that they previously weren't allowed to share. We get a bit personal and even a bit angry, so please enjoy! Lees meer
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Ukraine's Folk Art Maven: Maria Prymanchenko
7 maart 2022 · 43 min
This last week, a museum in Ukraine was set ablaze by Russian invaders. That museum carried over two dozen pieces by one of the most celebrated Ukrainian artists of all time. Today, Stauney introduces us to Maria Prymachenko, a self-taught artist known for her naive style of Ukrainian folk painting. After talking about Ukrainian art styles Prymachenko was surrounded by from birth, Stauney and Sadie talk about her early life as a peasant, her growing notoriety as her art progressed and developed, (including Picasso "bowing down" to the magnificence of her work), the lasting legacy of her influence memorialized on streets, stamps, coins, and more, and of course, her art, which is without a doubt, a gem of Ukrainian culture and history. Lees meer
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