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 market today, and her personal feelings about feminine rage. Are we allowing women to be angry in their art? Or are we only trying to give voices to the more marketable emotions?

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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 Women," and the widespread issues of femicide, gender-based violence, and homicide that persist in contemporary society. Our discussion extends to the connections between these historical abuses and present-day challenges, examining the ways societal perceptions of women have influenced our culture. We confront the reality that our world, burdened by shame over its historical errors, struggles to amend the ongoing injustices.

TW: abuse, rape, sexual assault, murder, homicide, death (no heavy details, but may still be triggering to some listeners. Take care of yourselves!)

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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 stories of Rosemary Kennedy, Ann Cooper Hewitt, Henrietta Lacks, and many other unnamed women who were affected by this misogyny in the early days of human history and how that has rippled down to today. Stay tuned for another episode this week, and check out our March Madness collection at morethanamusepodcast.com/store

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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 the years and how it hasn’t. Stauney, Sadie, and Sarah discuss the variety of entries, the process of women writing in diaries and how they were preserved, the importance of daily records, how it's changing in the digital age, and what Sarah hopes people will take away from her latest release.

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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 episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss how Chapman mixed her music with activism, touching on topics like social change while keeping her personal life private. The recognition of "Fast Car" by the CMA highlights how Chapman's work continues to appeal to new generations and remains relevant today, and even secured her the spot as the first Black artist to ever win the Song of the Year at the CMA's. We talk about her successful career, rise to fame, activism, and recent resurgence on the Billboard Hot 100.

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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 their impact on the future of television, including Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Inventing Anna, Queen Charlotte, and Bridgerton. Shondaland has changed the way women's stories are told on television, allowed more complex stories to take place, and also made diversity a top priority so that the screen finally mirrors the world around us.

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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 including Latin, Peters would go on to write beautiful poetry. She was put on trial to prove herself as the author, used as a parlor trick, and eventually was able to publish her poetry in London before being granted freedom. Her story is as horrific as her words are beautiful, but her art paved the way for further generations to understand the capabilities of a race of people who would be fundamental in the foundation of the new world.

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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 their rise to legends of rock. From Janis's powerhouse performances to Joan's no-nonsense attitude, Patti's poetic punk vibes, and Pat's voice that broke all the rules – it's a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. These women didn't just make music; they made history, influencing countless musicians and music fans around the globe. Get ready to be inspired by their stories of grit, guts, and rocking out against the odds!

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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-recognized and unsung. As a key member of a group of elite Los Angeles session musicians, she worked with iconic figures like The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, The Supremes, Sonny and Cher, and Ray Charles, featured on hits like "California Girls" and "These Boots Are Made for Walkin.' We discuss her legendary bass skills, how she not only broke barriers in a male-dominated industry but also inspired generations through her work as an educator, and how her enduring legacy stands as a testament to her exceptional skill, resilience, and influence, underscoring her role as a pivotal figure in the soundtrack of rock and roll's most celebrated era.

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