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Songwriting for the Stars with Laura Veltz

More Than A Muse - April 08, 2024 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week Stauney and Sadie are honored to have Laura Veltz join us! Veltz is a four-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, known for her work with some of our generation's most notable artists, including Kelly Clarkson, Lady A, Maren Morris, Demi Lovato, Idina Menzel, and Dan & Shay. We discuss how s...

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Give Me Back My Girlhood: The Path from Girls to Women

More Than A Muse - April 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
It's our LAST episode of March Madness and to celebrate, Stauney and Sadie and diving deep into a topic they're passionate about: Girlhood. It's a "coming of rage" story as we discuss the myth behind "girls mature faster," talking about the language we use with girls vs boys, periods and boobs, s...

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Unraveling 'The Yellow Wallpaper' The story of a women's descent into madness

More Than A Muse - March 25, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie talk about the popular short story by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, "The Yellow Wallpaper" about a woman's descent into madness after her husband locks her in the home's nursery to "cure her" of a nervous breakdown. We start by briefly discussing the Hulu special "I Was ...

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Pages to Playlists: Feminine Rage in Literature and Music

More Than A Muse - March 22, 2024 23:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Sadie walks us through the important literature and musical works that show the simmering of feminine rage throughout history in various ways. Stauney and Sadie discuss Sylvia Plath, Margaret Atwood, Dolly Parton, The Chicks, and many many many more! Join us as we learn about the different medium...

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The Sound of Feminine Rage with 'The New Nine' Emily Treadgold

More Than A Muse - March 18, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie are joined by Emily Treadgold of 'The New Nine' to talk about the evolution of rage within women's music and the state of it today. Emily shared some of the songs and artists that stand out to her the most about feminine rage and also shared her thoughts on the music ...

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Brushstrokes to Blockbusters: Feminine Rage in Fine Art and Film

More Than A Muse - March 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Stauney and Sadie continue our March Madness by giving an overview of works of art and movies that help encapsulate the themes and ideas behind feminine rage. They discuss works of art as early as the Baroque period and then move forwards with artists like Elisabetta Sirani, Marina Abramovic, and...

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The Art of Feminine Rage with 'Less Than Half' Hall Rockefeller

More Than A Muse - March 11, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie are joined by Hall Rockefeller of 'Less Than Half' to talk about the evolution of rage within women's art and the state of it today. Hall shared some of the pieces and people that stand out to her the most about feminine rage, and also shares her thoughts on the art m...

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Disposable Daughters: From the Magdalene Laundries to Gender Reveal Parties

More Than A Muse - March 08, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Building on our conversation from earlier this week, Sadie and Stauney delve into the historical treatment of young women, often mere children, across different eras and contexts. We explore the enforced labor within the Magdalene Laundries, the coercion of women into prostitution as "Comfort Wom...

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Her Body, Their Laboratory: Henrietta Lacks, Rosemary Kennedy, and Ann Cooper Hewitt

More Than A Muse - March 05, 2024 03:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week kicks off Women's History Month and March Madness with the harrowing stories of how women's bodies have been historically used against their consent to further medical progress, merely experiment, discipline and punish, or to monetarily profit. Stauney and Sadie tell the maddening stori...

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Decades of Women's Diaries "Secret Voices" with Sarah Gristwood

More Than A Muse - February 26, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
In this episode, we are delighted to have Sarah Gristwood as a guest to discuss her most recent book release "Secret Voices: A Year of Women's Diaries." This book is a collection of extracts from women’s diaries, looking back over four centuries to discover how women’s experience has changed over...

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From 'Fast Car' to Country's First Black Winner: Tracy Chapman

More Than A Muse - February 19, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Sadie introduces us to the talented artist Tracy Chapman, who most recently performed at the Grammy Awards Show. Tracy Chapman, known for her powerful songs and unique voice, has recently gained attention again thanks to Luke Combs' award-winning cover of her hit "Fast Car." In this ep...

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Stories & Shows of Shondaland: Bridgerton, Grey's Anatomy and More

More Than A Muse - February 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week Stauney and Sadie are diving deep into one of television's greatest empires, Shondaland, run by the great storyteller Shonda Rhimes. We discuss Rhime's childhood, her history with ABC, and her revolutionary deal with Netflix. We then spend some time on each of her long-lasting shows and...

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Stories & Shows of Shondaland

More Than A Muse - February 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week Stauney and Sadie are diving deep into one of television's greatest empires, Shondaland, run by the great storyteller Shonda Rhimes. We discuss Rhime's childhood, her history with ABC, and her revolutionary deal with Netflix. We then spend some time on each of her long-lasting shows and...

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2024 GRAMMY DIVAS (Thank You, Celine Dion) + Usher Super Bowl Predictions

DIVA DAILIES - February 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
Kicking off Season 4, Angie and Steffi discuss the diva-coded 2024 Grammys. They get into major moments like the return of Tracy Chapman, Jay Z’s speech & the Taylor Swift snubbing Celine Dion debacle. Plus, Usher Super Bowl setlist predictions! We also share our thoughts on our favorite Grammy...

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The First African-American Poet: Phillis Wheatley Peters

More Than A Muse - February 05, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie discuss the complicated story of Phillis Wheatley Peters, the first African-American to publish poetry. After a complicated history of being sold into slavery and purchased by a family who separated her from the other slaves and gave her an elaborate education includi...

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America's First Black Poet: Phillis Wheatley Peters

More Than A Muse - February 05, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie discuss the complicated story of Phillis Wheatley Peters, the first African-American to publish poetry. After a complicated history of being sold into slavery and purchased by a family who separated her from the other slaves and gave her an elaborate education includi...

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Legendary Ladies of Rock: Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, and Patti Smith

More Than A Muse - January 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, we're rounding out Women in Rock month by diving into the rockin' world of Janis Joplin, Joan Jett, Patti Smith, and Pat Benatar and their incredible journeys to stardom. We're talking about the unique paths each of these legendary ladies took in a music scene dominated by men and thei...

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The Bassist Behind 10k Hit Songs: Carol Kaye

More Than A Muse - January 22, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, we continue our series of women in rock. Sadie introduces us to Carole Kaye, a trailblazing female bassist whose remarkable talent shaped the sound of American popular music in the 1960s and 70s. Despite her significant contributions to over 10,000 songs, Kaye remains relatively under-...

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Season 3 Wrap Up! - MORE Listener Feedback & What's to Come

DIVA DAILIES - January 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
In our FINAL episode of Season 3, Angie and Steffi answer additional listener feedback. We share the origins of our podcast theme song, tangential Whitney Houston / My Love is Your Love topics, posthumous albums, what’s the difference between an artist that is inspired by other artists and one t...

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"She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism" with Katherine Yeske Taylor

More Than A Muse - January 15, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, we had the absolute pleasure of talking to Katherine Yeske Taylor about her new book "She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism" which is coming out tomorrow! Throughout the 20 chapters, she interviewed fundamental women in rock like Suzi Quatro, Ann Wilson (Heart), Exene Cervenka...

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Women in Rock Shaping Feminism "She's a Badass" with Katherine Yeske Taylor

More Than A Muse - January 15, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, we had the absolute pleasure of talking to Katherine Yeske Taylor about her new book "She's a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism" which is coming out tomorrow! Throughout the 20 chapters, she interviewed fundamental women in rock like Suzi Quatro, Ann Wilson (Heart), Exene Cervenka...

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Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 3}

DIVA DAILIES - January 11, 2024 10:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
In this episode, Angie and Steffi’s “Carol” discussion comes to an end. They discuss “Carol” being overlooked by the Oscars, their lackluster marketing campaign, gay shaking, and why the movie will forever be a favorite for people with taste - including you, Harold. This is part 2 of 2 of our er...

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Stevie Nicks: The Reigning Queen of Rock & Roll

More Than A Muse - January 08, 2024 16:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This month, we turn our spotlight to Women in Rock, featuring Stauney's introduction to Stevie Nicks, the renowned lead singer of Fleetwood Mac, following a captivating concert in December. Stauney, alongside Sadie, delves into Stevie's musical journey, starting with her early collaboration with ...

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Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 2}

DIVA DAILIES - January 05, 2024 12:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
In this episode, Angie and Steffi talk all about the “Carol” era in Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara’s career. This is part 1 of 2 of our era breakdown episodes, and part 2 of 3 of our “Carol” episodes. We discuss what was going on at their careers during this time and how the roles of Carol & Ther...

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Unwrapping the Best of 2023:

More Than A Muse - December 27, 2023 15:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie wrap up their favorite art from the past year, including books, movies, TV shows, artworks, music, and their favorite episodes! This year was an incredible year of many episodes and wonderful works of art by incredible women and this was the chance to touch on all of ...

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Unwrapping the Best of 2023: Books, Music, Movies, Art & Episodes

More Than A Muse - December 27, 2023 15:44 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Stauney and Sadie wrap up their favorite art from the past year, including books, movies, TV shows, artworks, music, and their favorite episodes! This year was an incredible year of many episodes and wonderful works of art by incredible women and this was the chance to touch on all of ...

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Carol (2015): CATE BLANCHETT & ROONEY MARA {Part 1}

DIVA DAILIES - December 21, 2023 14:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
For our final Holiday Diva Movie of the season, everything comes full circle. This week, Angie and Steffi discuss “Carol” (2015, directed by Todd Haynes), starring our divas of the week: Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara. Because there is so much to talk about when it comes to the masterpiece that i...

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The Voice Behind Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: Brenda Lee

More Than A Muse - December 18, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Sadie dives into the live and career of Brenda Lee, a musical dynamo whose influence resonates through the corridors of rock, country, and pop. From her humble beginnings as a child prodigy to becoming an iconic voice in the music industry, Brenda Lee's journey is a tapestry of talent,...

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The Voice Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree: Brenda Lee

More Than A Muse - December 18, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
This week, Sadie dives into the live and career of Brenda Lee, a musical dynamo whose influence resonates through the corridors of rock, country, and pop. From her humble beginnings as a child prodigy to becoming an iconic voice in the music industry, Brenda Lee's journey is a tapestry of talent,...

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The Best Man Holiday (2013): NIA LONG, SANAA LATHAN, REGINA HALL, & MELISSA DE SOUSA

DIVA DAILIES - December 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 56 ratings
In this episode, Angie and Steffi discuss the holiday sequel to 1999’s “The Best Man”. It’s time to get into “The Best Man Holiday” (2013) starring our divas of the week: Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Regina Hall, and Melissa De Sousa.  For this episode, we combined what would normally be two parts o...

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