Women Of The Hour
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 2.2K ratingsLena Dunham hosts this podcast miniseries about friendship, love, work, bodies and more.
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The C-Word: Amy Winehouse Part 1
July 22, 2021 04:01 - 57 minutesLena is back with Alissa Bennet to share another episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It’s a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” Recognized for her singular voice and iconic beehive, Amy Winehouse became a near-instant music legend as well as a tabloid mainstay in the 2000s. On the 10th anniversary of her death, Lena and Alissa discuss the singer-songwriter’s precocious talent, her rebellious teen years, and the beginnings of a bad romance that would fuel her later work ...
The C-Word: Sean Young
November 20, 2019 15:43 - 57 minutesIt's a special episode of The C-Word! With each episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on an historical deep-dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy”. In this episode: Sean Young got her big break when she was cast in Blade Runner at 22-years old. But after rumblings that she was “difficult to work with,” and troubling ro...
The C-Word: Miranda Grosvenor feat. Sia
July 13, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutesLena is back with Alissa Bennet to share another episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It’s a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” In this episode: Lena and Alissa dive into the story of legendary love-scammer Miranda Grosvenor, a woman who anonymously enchanted Hollywood’s most famous men over the phone. Some of her confirmed callers include Warren Beatty, Robert DeNiro, and Billy Joel. Lena and Alissa discuss the isolation of fame, the long-lost magic of landlines, and...
The C-Word: Casey Johnson
May 11, 2019 15:20 - 45 minutesLena is back with Alissa Bennet to share the first episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It’s a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” In this episode: Heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, Casey was a 2000s tabloid staple known for her wild partying, badly-behaved pets, and tumultuous relationships, before her untimely death at age 30. Lena & Alissa discuss wealth, fame, and growing up in the public eye. The C-Word is available only on Luminary, a new podcast app. T...
Bonus: Never Before with Janet Mock and Lena Dunham
June 27, 2017 03:16 - 45 minutesJanet Mock talks to Lena about her history of activism, dealing with public scandals, and their unlikely friendship. To hear Janet's conversations with Tina Knowles-Lawson, Maxine Waters, Rowan Blanchard, and more, subscribe to Never Before. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Announcing a New Podcast: Never Before with Janet Mock
May 30, 2017 04:05 - 3 minutesLena is here to tell you about a brand new Lenny Podcast, Never Before with Janet Mock. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aging: Season 2, Episode 10
January 26, 2017 06:34 - 1 hourOn the season finale of Women of the Hour, we talk age and aging with Cara Delavigne, Gabourey Sidibe, Holland Taylor, Tavi Gevinson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Khloe Kardashian, and many more amazing women. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sickness & Health Bonus Episode: Ronnie Konner
January 23, 2017 03:30 - 10 minutesLena talks to writer Ronnie Konner about life after a stroke that left her paralyzed in her early forties. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sickness & Health: Season 2, Episode 9
January 19, 2017 11:58 - 57 minutesIn this episode, we explore illness and healing. Lena discusses her ongoing battle with endometriosis, plus we hear tales of sickness and health from Aidy Bryant, Joss Whedon, Tracy Clayton, Michelle Zauner and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbyes: Season 2, Episode 8
January 12, 2017 06:17 - 39 minutesOn their last day ever filming, Lena talks to her Girls co-star Allison Williams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Noise Bonus Episode: Camila Cabello and the Dark Side of Fandom
January 08, 2017 19:25 - 11 minutesLena talks to Camila Cabello, who recently left Fifth Harmony to pursue a solo career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Noise: Season 2, Episode 7
January 05, 2017 06:42 - 47 minutesThis noise episode features a whole bunch of amazing lady musicians. Lena talks to Charli XCX, Tinashe, Camila Cabello, Lizzo, and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cats: Season 2, Episode 6
December 29, 2016 06:07 - 35 minutesThat's right, an entire episode about cats. Celebrity cat monologues read by Zosia Mamet, Megan Mullally, Michael Che and Christoper Abbott; Lena talks to her boyfriend Jack Antonoff about why he hates cats; and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Choice: Season 2, Episode 5
December 15, 2016 06:07 - 57 minutesIn this episode, stories of reproductive choice. We hear from a woman with no children, a mother of ten children, and everything in between! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trauma & Triumph: Season 2, Episode 4
December 08, 2016 12:27 - 44 minutesThis week, Lena sits down with Geneva Reed-Veal to discuss the legacy of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died in police custody in 2015. They talk about action, activism, and forgiveness in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solitude Bonus Episode: Sylvia Rivera
December 04, 2016 20:53 - 9 minutesIn this bonus episode, Lena brings us 1989 audio of trans revolutionary Sylvia Rivera. Sylvia discusses her participation in the Stonewall Riots, which are credited with launching the LGBT civil rights movement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solitude: Season 2, Episode 3
December 01, 2016 06:23 - 34 minutesThis week Lena talks about solitude, loneliness and isolation. Fun! We talk to an astronaut, a historical reenactor, a widow who is visited by her husband's ghost, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Faith & Spirituality Bonus Episode: Lena and Carroll Dunham
November 28, 2016 00:34 - 14 minutesIn this week's bonus episode, Lena and her dad discuss hallucinogenics, art, philosophy and spirituality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Faith & Spirituality: Season 2, Episode 2
November 24, 2016 20:59 - 48 minutesIn this episode, Lena talks faith and spirituality. We hear about the complicated sex life of a Mormon lady, get dating tips from a Muslim woman, talk to a psychic, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trapped Bonus Episode: I Love You
November 20, 2016 04:00 - 7 minutesIn this bonus episode, men in San Quentin State Prison talk about learning to say "I love you." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trapped: Season 2, Episode 1
November 17, 2016 16:03 - 57 minutesLena is back with Season Two! This week we're talking about captivity, feeling trapped, and breaking free. We'll talk to a woman who found love while incarcerated, a reporter who lived through a kidnapping in North Korea, a writer who can't stop getting trapped in elevators, and many more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Season 2: Preview
November 15, 2016 22:35 - 2 minutesWomen of the Hour is back with ten brand new episodes! Here's a little preview of what's to come. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nasty Women of the Hour: The Election Special
November 01, 2016 17:54 - 56 minutesOn this special election episode, Lena and Sarah Sophie Flicker gather a super-panel of women to discuss this year's election, including Sarah Jones, Michaela Angela Davis, Linda Sarsour, Rebecca Traister, and Collier Meyerson. Plus, we’ve got a Supreme Court radio drama, Lena talks to Janet Mock and Geneva Reed-Veal, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
Special Episode: the Clinique Difference Initiative
September 28, 2016 01:48 - 48 minutesIn this special episode sponsored by the Clinique Difference Initiative, Lena talks to three actors from around the world. Listen to Gina Rodriguez, Erendira Ibarra and Jessica Nkosi talk about how they’re making a difference. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 5: The Big Picture
December 10, 2015 05:08 - 57 minutesIn the final episode of this podcast series, Lena talks life, death and spirituality with an amazing group of women. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 4: Work
December 03, 2015 04:57 - 54 minutesLena talks about work with Zadie Smith, Mara Brock Akil, Jenni Konner and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thanksgiving Short
November 26, 2015 04:56 - 2 minutesLena and Ashley Ford talk about spending holidays with each other. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Love & Sex Bonus Episode: First Love Lost
November 22, 2015 04:19 - 14 minutesWriter Anne Helen Petersen talks about losing her first love, Captain Luke Wullenwaber. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 3: Love & Sex
November 19, 2015 04:56 - 57 minutesLena discusses all things love, sex, romance and lust with Miranda July, Sam Taylor Johnson, Hari Nef and many more amazing women. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Body Bonus Episode: Lena & Lola Pellegrino
November 15, 2015 05:09 - 14 minutesLena talks to gynecological nurse practitioner Lola Pellegrino about vaginas, hormones and trans health. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 2: Body
November 12, 2015 05:01 - 57 minutesLena talks about our relationships to our bodies. Guests include Janet Mock, Aidy Bryant, Emily Ratajkowski and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Friendship Bonus Episode: Lena & Jemima
November 08, 2015 04:22 - 21 minutesLena Dunham and Jemima Kirke discuss their twenty year friendship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 1: Friendship
November 05, 2015 05:09 - 56 minutesIn her debut episode, Lena explores the grand and complicated world of friendship. Guests include Emma Stone, Ashley Ford, Todd Oldham, Amy Sedaris, and many more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mini-Episode: Lena Dunham & Emma Stone
October 29, 2015 03:57 - 4 minutesLena and Emma discuss the names they prefer to be called by coworkers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Preview
October 19, 2015 23:25 - 5 minutesWomen of the Hour is a podcast miniseries hosted by Lena Dunham. Featuring Janet Mock, Emma Stone, June Squibb, Mara Brock Akil, Amy Sedaris, Zadie Smith, and many more. Full episodes start November 5th. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices