Today on the Podcast, Stauney, and Sadie discuss three major television shows: Friends, Gilmore Girls, and New Girl, all created, written (and even mostly produced) by women! We talk about the writers and creators behind each show, how they each changed the face (and future) of television, the wins and downfalls of them all, how they do on the Bechdel test, and much, much more!

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Today on the Podcast, Sadie introduces us to Fanny Mendelssohn, an 18th-century composer, and pianist. Although Fanny is often overshadowed by her brother who was able to pursue music, Fanny was able to rise above the gender constraints of the time and become a recognized prodigy and composer. We talk about her wealthy family and her early life as a prodigy. We also discuss her slow-burning career, her marriage to a painter, her brief friendship with Clara Schumann, and much more! 

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Today on the Podcast, Stauney and Sadie talk about Betty White and her century-long career and legacy of laughter. Although Betty White has frequently been brought up or appeared, it's easy with her almost 90 years of fame to forget about the early days, relationships, and the career that molded her into the hilarious woman we all adore. We talk about her radio career, her army service, her three marriages, her television career, all her award and cameos, and much much more. It's the perfect set-up for her 100-year birthday celebration coming out next week and is our best memorial to this woman of legacy. 

Episodes like this one: When Women Invented TV, Written by a Woman

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Today on the Podcast, Stauney introduces us to Sofonisba Anguilsola, one of the earliest recorded female artists we know of. At the height of the Italian Renaissance, she studied under some of the best-known artists of her time and created a path in the field of painting that allowed many female painters to step further out into the professional artistic field than would have ever been possible before her. We talk about her progressive childhood, artistic education, pen-pal Michaelangelo, time in the Spanish court as a lady-in-waiting, and forbidden love affair with a sea captain! 

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In this month's bonus episode, we got to chat with Amanda Frisby Johnson, a professional actress, and singer about her career, what musical theatre professional life is like, singing the Phantom of Opera at Abravanel Hall and so much more! It's the perfect peek into the dramatic world of theatre and tied in nicely with this month's book "Changed for Good: A Feminist History of the Broadway Musical" by Stacy Wolf. It was a wonderful conversation, and Amanda is up to so much in her life! 

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This week, Sadie introduces us to Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the famous chocolate chip cookie! Wakefield inventor her classic cookie while experimenting in her kitchen at Tollhouse Inn, which she owned and operated with her husband. Not only would it go on to be an American classic, but it also would inspire the invention of chocolate chips themselves. We talk about her famous meals, cookbook, her deal with Nestle chocolate, and much more!

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Move over, Santa Claus! Discover the enchanting world of Christmas-leading ladies from across the globe in this festive episode. Join Stauney and Sadie as they delve into the legends of 10 magical women, including Santa Lucia and Mrs. Santa Claus, from various countries. Uncover the centuries-old scare tactics parents used to ensure good behavior, explore the rich traditions that have shaped our holiday season, and unwrap the fascinating tales behind these legendary figures. Get ready for a holiday episode like no other!

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In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the discussion behind the iconography of Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, and Mary Magdalene, the first woman to see the resurrected Chris, and how they've been depicted in artwork throughout time. They discuss the different symbolism used in religious art, the two women and their reputations (and how different features were used to define each individual), how that influenced their artwork, more concepts found in religious art, and more!

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This week, Stauney brings us the extraordinary story of Karen Carpenter, renowned as one of the most exceptional contralto vocalists in history. While her tragic death and struggles with an eating disorder often overshadow her legacy, there's a wealth of untold tales about this gifted musician. Stauney and Sadie delve into her formative years, the inception of the Carpenters, her remarkable drumming prowess, her solo ventures, and beyond. While her music resonates widely, this episode offers a deeper dive into the intricacies of her life, career, and enduring impact.

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LET'S GO GIRLS. This week Stauney and Sadie are talking about all things country music and how women have a hard time in that entire genre. They discuss country music radio reigning supreme, how record labels and listening numbers factor into the scene in ways that they don't with other genres, the CMA's complete overlook of women, objectification of women throughout the entire genre, and how they personally believe that the problem of women in country music can be solved. 

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