40 episodes

Island of Discarded Women is an audacious LIVE variety show that is all about amplifying women's voices via powerful stories, humorous social commentary, original music and inspiring conversations. Veteran radio actor Sue Scott and her diverse all-female cast of storytellers, singer/songwriters and special guests perform before a lively dinner-club audience. New episodes drop every other month.

Island of Discarded Women Sue Scott

    • Comedy
    • 4.8 • 36 Ratings

Island of Discarded Women is an audacious LIVE variety show that is all about amplifying women's voices via powerful stories, humorous social commentary, original music and inspiring conversations. Veteran radio actor Sue Scott and her diverse all-female cast of storytellers, singer/songwriters and special guests perform before a lively dinner-club audience. New episodes drop every other month.

    Ep. 37 Brave and Beautiful – LIVE – with guests Alison Young & Katie Dahl

    Ep. 37 Brave and Beautiful – LIVE – with guests Alison Young & Katie Dahl

    Alison Young, the blissful hiker, seeks out the natural world for healing and finds beauty in thriving one magnificent trail at a time. Katie Dahl shares songs that are “terrifyingly personal” and learns that there is unexpected communion in acceptance.  Mary Shaffer searches for a spark of joy at a craft fair and discovers a...

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Ep. 36 So Strong – LIVE – with guests Mary Kunesh & Jaspar Lepak!

    Ep. 36 So Strong – LIVE – with guests Mary Kunesh & Jaspar Lepak!

    Special guest, Mary Kunesh, the first Indigenous woman elected to the MN Senate, shares the personal side of her life that has informed her tireless efforts to make change. Musical guest Jaspar Lepak honors a childhood friend, wishes she had grown up with rock music and celebrates how strong she felt after giving birth. Shanan...

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Ep. 35 Cycle of Life – LIVE – with guests Pat Miles & Kelley Hunt!

    Ep. 35 Cycle of Life – LIVE – with guests Pat Miles & Kelley Hunt!

    Special guest Pat Miles learned a lot about what hadn’t been addressed after the sudden death of her husband. To help others avoid the same challenges, she shares her discoveries in her new book. We are standing up for women who are standing up with help from blues woman Kelley Hunt. Plus, Kelley sings about...

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Ep. 34 Seat at the Table – LIVE – with special guest Gaelynn Lea!

    Ep. 34 Seat at the Table – LIVE – with special guest Gaelynn Lea!

    It’s our “thunderous” August show under the tent! Special guest and musician Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from Tiny Desk Contest to Macbeth on Broadway and advocates for embracing accessibility culture. Lorna Landvik brings us the church bulletin bloopers that inspired her latest novel. Singer/songwriter Jaspar Lepak finds herself in the sliver of a moon....

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Ep. 33 Endless Possibilities – LIVE – with guests Paula Poundstone & Jearlyn Steele!

    Ep. 33 Endless Possibilities – LIVE – with guests Paula Poundstone & Jearlyn Steele!

    It’s our June show outside on a gorgeous night!  Special guest, the one and only Paula Poundstone subs in as our virtual assistant, tries to learn a lullaby and shares a never before told story!  Musical guest Jearlyn Steele brings us songs and stories created with her grandkids.  Leslye Orr invites us to see the...

    • 1 hr 26 min
    Ep. 32 Starting Again – LIVE – with guests Princess Titus & Jonatha Brooke!

    Ep. 32 Starting Again – LIVE – with guests Princess Titus & Jonatha Brooke!

    An important night in our new home!  Special guest Princess Titus, the co-founder of Appetite for Change, lost her son to gun violence. She shares her drive to help others heal from this type of trauma. Musical guest Jonatha Brooke, takes us on a personal journey through original songs written for a Disney movie, a...

    • 1 hr 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

C Jane RN ,

First impressions..

I listened to one episode & I’m hooked!!! Thank you Sue Scott for introducing me to inspirational women with wise thought producing solace & healing for my soul!!!
Every one of the women spoke my language in one way or another & I can’t wait to hear more!!

peggyb2 ,

Excellent!

My first encounter with “The Island of Discarded Women” and I’m a forever fan.

StoryJean10 ,

Stellar

I love Sue Scot. She has always been a part of my life and I’m so glad that gets to continue. An excellent show. Well produced, intelligent, and inspiring.

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