In our next installment of MTAM Murder Mystery Month, Sadie takes us into the enduring legacy of teenage all-American sleuth Nancy Drew! Although all the books were written under the pseudonym "Carolyn Keene," the real authors and creators were a cast of many people who helped make the icon she is today. We discuss her creation and Hardy Boy counterparts, the creator, editor, and authors including the most famous Mildred Benson), the controversy surrounding the ownership, and how she has inspired many prominent women with her independence, resourcefulness, and smarts.

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Welcome to More Than A Muse Murder Mystery Month!!! This week, to start our October series, Stauney covers the life of famous mystery author Agatha Christie. Although her life is highly documented, after becoming a celebrated author, she disappeared for 9 days starting one of the largest manhunts in history, and showed up with no memories shortly after. She also traveled immensely with details of her various travels seeping into the detective novels, and remains to this day one of the most accomplished, published, and celebrated authors of all time. We talk all about her life, how she gained her details of locations, war, poison, and betrayal, and the legacy she has left on the world of crime fiction.

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Have you listened to every episode this year? Do you think you can correctly answer a question about every single person? For our *3rd Annual Trivia Episode* Stauney and Sadie go head to head to quiz each other on all of the people we've covered so far this year. We talk about the scandals, the highlights, and our favorites, and attempt to answer every question without getting too mixed up. We also couldn't help ourselves and discuss the Travis and Taylor of it all... because it's all we've been thinking about lately.

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If you're on TikTok, you've probably come across the trend going around of women asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire and being absolutely floored by the frequent occurrences. So, this week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into women's role in the Roman Empire, especially regarding their rights and their artistic roles. We talk about the ancient women artists, how Roman women didn't even have real names, and how misogyny probably seeped down in ways from Rome along with their planet names and numerals. We also discuss how little we think about that period in history, and what the female equivalent of the Roman Empire might be.

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"Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate." Olivia Rodrigo's latest album had us thinking.. what really is the story behind the infamous Bardot? In the world of cinema, few names have left as indelible a mark as Brigitte Bardot's. She was not just an actress; she was an icon—a name that conjures images of sensuality and allure. But Bardot's influence transcended the screen. She was the first woman coined as a "sex kitten," she popularized the bikini and winged eyeliner and was a very popular inspiration for some of the greatest 60's music legends. Her life story is one of complexities, controversies, and steadfast convictions... and she wasn't the greatest person either. In this article, we delve into the enigmatic icon and the mythology that surrounds Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of beauty, rebellion, and passion that has eternally resonated with the world.

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In the art world, behind every iconic masterpiece lies a narrative waiting to be discovered. This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the faces behind the frames and talking about the world's most famous muses, or the faces in the world's most renowned paintings. From Leonardo's Mona Lisa and her mysterious smile to Degas' hidden history of ballerinas, we'll talk about each of the women who are never named despite how often their faces are seen in the most prominent museums. Join us as we reveal the secrets and remarkable life stories of the women who posed for the world's most famous paintings, bringing attention to the fascinating and sometimes unnoticed stories beneath these timeless works of art.

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In the world of art history, only a few have made a big impact on how art is seen. Among famous artists, some special ones are often overlooked. This week, Stauney introduces us to Marisol Escobar who navigated artistic landscapes from Paris to New York and Los Angeles and existed in an insurmountable amount of artistic movements. As a child, an early tragedy left her mute for a decade, and as a woman, she grappled with the gendered confines of both feminist and 'boys' club' spheres, choosing silence regarding her personal life, and letting her sculptures convey her words. Marisol Escobar remains an influential force in Pop and Contemporary art, even as history unjustly confines her to its margins. In this episode, we uncover Marisol's remarkable life, artistry, and enduring legacy.

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Women's sexuality and their purity seem to be a topic that follows us throughout time. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore how societal views on women's sexuality and purity are reflected in classic literature like 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The Virgin Suicides,' and 'Lolita.' These novels serve as mirrors to the complexities of purity culture, where women's bodies and desires are closely scrutinized. The novels are all notably written by men, whose intentions have been twisted over time to emphasize harmful perspectives that the original authors never intended. We dissect the nuances of womanhood, societal judgments, and the interplay between purity and perspective that shapes these stories. Join us as we navigate these narratives, shedding light on how they contribute to our understanding of women's roles in a world focused on their virtue and sensuality, and how it harms us all.

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Often in music, the prominence is placed on the title stars, without much regard to the people behind the scenes that help make the magic happen. This week, Sadie sheds light on a hidden part of the music industry: backup vocalists. We delve into the extraordinary careers of Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, and the unsung backup vocalists who have famous harmonies featured on some of our favorite songs, often remaining hidden in plain sight. We discuss their careers, the times they have been uncredited or misrepresented, their humility, their time with the stars, and many of the other voices that played this vital role including Judith Hill, Lisa Fischer, Tata Vega, and Jo Lawry.

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Step aside wolves of wall street, this summer has been a tidal wave of economic girl power. Two big examples of this are Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," expected to make an amazing 5 billion worldwide, and the Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, which has already made over a billion dollars in sales, the biggest profit of a movie by a solo female director ever. These successes, along with the upcoming U.S. leg of the Beyoncé Renaissance tour that's already boosting local economies, show just how powerful women's interests and stories are. Economists are predicting that women will have 30 trillion dollars to spend in the next 10 years, showing how they're shaping businesses, and entertainment in a way that can no longer be ignored.

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