The Femme Files: A History of Iconic Women

Becky Wilde, Ellen Grace & Josie Tipper

Past meets present in this historical / pop culture podcast. Join Becky, Ellen and Josie as they take you on a journey to meet two iconic women; one from history and one from the present day to understand what’s really changed.

Episodes

  1. Catherine the Great meets Dolly Parton (Empire builders)

    10/28/2022

    Catherine the Great meets Dolly Parton (Empire builders)

    Two empires, both alike in dignity, but reigned by very different iconic women. One ruled Enlightenment Russia in the 18th century, the other built her country music empire over the past 60 years in the United States.  Neither woman was destined for greatness from birth but they both fought tooth and nail to reach the very top, clambering over significant men in their lives to do so. But they aren't just power hungry blonde bombshells with larger than life hairstyles, both have a genuine interest in philanthropy, championing charitable causes close to their hearts to become 'women of the people'. Underestimate them at your peril!  Sources: Dolly Parton's America Dolly Parton - Wikipedia Dolly Parton - beauty routine https://intothegloss.com/2019/06/dolly-parton-dream-top-shelf/ Dolly Parton - charity  Forbes article - Dolly Parton x Moderna vaccine Catherine The Great, Vaccine Queen

    51 min
  2. Mary Shelley meets Courtney Love (Tortured Artists)

    11/05/2021

    Mary Shelley meets Courtney Love (Tortured Artists)

    Goth meets grunge in this episode as we explore the tragic lives and artistic genius of Mary Shelley and Courtney Love. In the 1810s Mary Shelley cemented her name as the mother of the horror/sci-fi genre with her seminal work, Frankenstein. And as Hole's front woman, Courtney Love courted controversy as the first lady of the grunge scene in the 1990s. Join us as we delve into their doomed romances, emo tendencies and rebellious natures. Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Vulgar History Podcast with Ann Foster - Halloween Special Mary Shelley You’re Dead to Me Podcast - Mary Shelley Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Her Daughter Mary Shelley Strange Love: The Story of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love ‎You're Wrong About: Courtney Love on Apple Podcasts Why does Courtney Love make people so uncomfortable? 8 Times Courtney Love Was, Well, Courtney Love | Billboard

    1h 3m
  3. Aphra Behn meets Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Pioneering Playwrights)

    10/01/2021

    Aphra Behn meets Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Pioneering Playwrights)

    It’s time to get physical, metaphysical! As we delve into the lives of  poetess and playwright,  Aphra Behn, and comedy supernova,  Phoebe Waller Bridge. With their bawdy humour and licentious attitudes, these two set the London theatre scenes of the 17th and 21st centuries alight. But we’re not just comparing them for their raunchy repartee OHH NO! This pair are also connected to the world of spies. We promise you this episode will have been worth the wait! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links The Spy Who Became England’s First Successful Female Writer  The lead character on Fleabag just came out as bisexual  Whatever happened to TV's working-class heroes? Let's be frank, it takes more than talent alone to produce a Fleabag | Frances Ryan Phoebe Waller-Bridge defends Fleabag from poshness criticisms Aphra Behn: A Secret Life: : Janet Todd: Bloomsbury Reader  Other podcasts on this topic: In Our Time: Aprha Behn  The Dead Ladies Show: Episide 14 Podcast #14: Aphra Behn & Vivian Maier New Thinking: Aphra Behn

    55 min
  4. Ching Shih meets Christina Koch (Explorers)

    06/30/2021

    Ching Shih meets Christina Koch (Explorers)

    For as long as we've told stories, we've told stories of swashbuckling heroes, usually men. Not anymore. Come with us as we explore the unparalleled career of 19th century female pirate Ching Shih and modern day astronaut Christina Koch. Both of these women have pushed boundaries to excel in spheres almost always dominated by men. But most importantly, would you rather go to the loo on a pirate ship or a spaceship? Join us as we dissect the important stuff (and the toilet situation!) Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links An Interview with Surfer and Astronaut Christina Koch  Astronaut Christina Koch On Her Journey From Space To A Nation In Lockdown 10 Health hazards in outer space How space affects women and men differently 5 Signs You Might Be Ready to Apply to be an Astronaut For the success of space exploration, we need more female astronauts John Glenn and the Sexism of the Early Space Program Almost 90% of Astronauts Have Been Men. But The Future of Space May Be Female The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts by Siân Rees  Women, Space, and NASA: We Have Light Years Ahead Of Us Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas by Laura Sook Duncombe  Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways & Sailors' Wives by David Cordingly

    52 min
  5. Lady Jane Grey meets Britney Spears (Trapped Princesses)

    05/27/2021

    Lady Jane Grey meets Britney Spears (Trapped Princesses)

    It’s Britney, bitch AND Lady Jane Grey. We’re kicking off our second season with a look at two extraordinary women who enjoyed great celebrity but fell under the control of their scheming families - or did they….? It’s time to get into your double denim, put down the live python and save kissing Madonna for later because you’re going to want a piece of this. Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links BBC Doc, Helen Castor - England's Forgotten Queen The Life and Death of Lady Jane Grey  Vulgar History Podcast, hosted by Ann Foster - How to Lose a Queen in Nine Days The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship British Library - Jane’s Writings from the Tower  Lady Jane Grey, England’s Forgotten Queen: An interview with Dr Helen Castor (Part 1) 2003 MTV VMAs: Madonna, Britney & Christina  And finally, from our TikTok spirit guide Josie, check out #freebritney content on the platform for some conspiracy theories.

    1 hr
  6. Mrs Beeton meets Nigella Lawson (Celebrity Chefs)

    12/17/2020

    Mrs Beeton meets Nigella Lawson (Celebrity Chefs)

    As it's the festive season,  we thought it fitting to look at two women who told us ‘how to eat’.  These domestic goddesses transformed home cooking. So get the ham out of the Coca Cola, put that piece of pigeon pie down and save the marmite spaghetti for later, we’re bringing you some Christmas cheer! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Mrs Beeton's Christmas Nigella Lawson on Food, Feminism, and Men in the Kitchen Christine Frederick, The New Housekeeping The Evolution of Kitchen Design: A Yearning for a Modern Stone Age Cave Penge Heritage Trail - Mrs Beeton

    54 min
  7. Mary Queen of Scots meets Lindsay Lohan (Teen Queens)

    11/26/2020

    Mary Queen of Scots meets Lindsay Lohan (Teen Queens)

    Two women, set on a trajectory for greatness from an early age. But just when they had the world at their feet, it all fell apart in catastrophic fashion.  We’ve joined with the fabulously 'fetch' Hashtag History podcast from across the pond to bring you an episode about two car crash gingers: Mary Queen of Scots and Lindsay Lohan. We’ll be giving you the '411' on Hollywood vs Holyrood as we sip suggestively named cocktails, dressed in army pants and flip flops. Get in losers, we’re bringing you a jam-packed discussion! Check out our friends, Rachel and Leah, at www.hashtaghistory-pod.com/ Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Lindsay Lohan’s Troubled Timeline Here is what happens when you cast Lindsay Lohan in your movie What happened to Lindsay Lohan? You can’t hurt Lindsay Lohan now A Visual Timeline of Lindsay’s Fall from Grace An overview of Mary’s life  Mary and Elizabeth’s relationship Facts about Mary  Mary and Elizabeth’s relationship  Mary’s husbands  Mary’s tapestries

    1h 15m
  8. Circe meets Gwyneth Paltrow (Witches)

    10/29/2020

    Circe meets Gwyneth Paltrow (Witches)

    Do you want to live deliciously? For our fifth episode we’re casting our attentions to the mythical goddess Circe and wellness guru Gwyneth Paltrow. These two titans are known as much for their witchery as they are for stirring up contention. As we gather in our coven (virtually) we’ll be exploring sorcery, the occult and of course, vaginal eggs. ‘Tis the season of the witch and things are going to get frightening! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links How Goop’s Haters Made Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company Worth $250 Million 9 Of Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Outrageous Health Hacks Circe’s Transformations: Art Images of the Greek Sorceress Through The Ages How Gwyneth exploited gaps in medical knowledge of women’s health 9 Women on Why They Attended Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Summit From witches to wellness: medicine and magic in London The Penis-Snatching Witches Who Terrorized Men In The 15th Century

    49 min
  9. Georgiana Cavendish meets Taylor Swift (Cancel Culture)

    09/27/2020

    Georgiana Cavendish meets Taylor Swift (Cancel Culture)

    Women have been cancelled since the dawn of time it seems (looking at you Eve) and our latest female figures are no exception. In this episode we explore the banishment and de-platforming of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire and pop star Taylor Swift. One was shunned by high society, the other driven into hiding by a social media storm. But why is it that women often find themselves so brutally cancelled from society? And once cancelled, is there any way to gain back what you've lost? Join us as we discover how these ladies rode the wave of mob mentality and made it out the other side. *TW: bullying & suicide* Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links How 'cancel culture' quickly became one of the buzziest and most controversial ideas on the internet Why we can’t stop fighting about cancel culture Ricky Gervais calls out cancel culture: ‘You shouldn’t have to go to court for telling a joke’ The Internet Trend For ‘Cancelling’ Women Has To Stop Gallery Hopes to Sell Kanye West’s ‘Famous’ Sculpture for $4 Million A timeline of Taylor Swift's feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian 10 Things About Cancel Culture Harper's Letter ‘Romantic Female Friendship’: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Chiswick House Georgiana Biography

    50 min
  10. Joan of Arc meets Greta Thunberg (Teen Activists)

    07/06/2020

    Joan of Arc meets Greta Thunberg (Teen Activists)

    Two teen warriors come head to head in this episode. That’s right, we’re meeting Joan of Arc and Greta Thunberg! Political battlefields, iconic haircuts, medieval misogyny (looking at you Donald Trump) and Tinder, we’re covering all the burning issues.  In between discussing their star signs and who you'd rather be stuck on a boat with (zero emissions, mind) we’ll be talking about Josie’s OBSESSION with TikTok and why Gen Z's have such beef with Millenials. It's time to grab your battle axes, pull up a pew and join us for this celebration of teen spirit. Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Greta details her autism https://deadline.com/2020/02/greta-thunberg-book-details-her-autism-struggles-in-childhood-impact-on-family-1202866423/ Greta Thunberg's Growing White Problem https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/01/30/42707711/greta-thunbergs-growing-white-problem 17 Need to Know Facts about Greta Thunberg https://togetherband.org/blogs/news/facts-about-greta-thunberg The Greta Effect https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-effect-uk-children-online-activism-spikes-2020-2?r=US&IR=T Greta Thunberg: ‘They see us as a threat because we’re having an impact’ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/jul/21/great-thunberg-you-ask-the-questions-see-us-as-a-threat Here's how Greta started a global climate movement in just 18 months https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-bio-climate-change-activist-2019-9?r=US&IR= Joan of Arc: always handy when the English need a slapping https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/france/articles/Joan-of-Arc-always-handy-when-the-English-need-a-slapping/ Joan of Arc: For Fascists and Feminists https://daily.jstor.org/joan-of-arc-for-fascists-and-feminists/ The 600-year struggle for the soul of Joan of Arc https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-600-year-struggle-for-the-soul-of-joan-of-arc-6284992.html How Joan of Arc turned the tide in the Hundred Years’ War https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2017/03-04/joan-of-arc-warrior-heretic-saint-martyr/ 100 Years War Family Tree https://collections.royalarmouries.org/hundred-years-war.html

    1 hr
  11. Marie Antoinette meets Kylie Jenner (Material Girls)

    06/07/2020

    Marie Antoinette meets Kylie Jenner (Material Girls)

    This episode we’re delving into the worlds of the ill-fated french queen, Marie Antoinette, and the formerly crowned, youngest self-made billionaire, Kylie Jenner. We’re talking wigs, scandals, puppies and, of course, MOMAGERS. Join us as we lose our heads over this extravagant and contentious pair and make a palatial amount of references to the Sofia Coppola film. Mes amis, it’s going to be ‘lit’.  Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast In light of what's happening in the world we feel it is important to share some information about where you can help: Black Lives Matter https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Minnesota Freedom Fund https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Places to donate https://blacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#donations Links Constructing Images of Kylie Jenner and Marie Antoinette http://blog.courtauld.ac.uk/documentingfashion/2020/02/20/constructing-images-of-kylie-jenner-and-marie-antoinette/ The Truth about the Big Hair of the 1770s http://twonerdyhistorygirls.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-truth-about-big-hair-of-1770s-part.html Amanda Stenberg: Don’t Cash Crop on my Cornrows https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=don%27t+cash+crop+my+cornrows+ The Curl Talk Project https://www.thecurltalkproject.com/ Marie Antoinette and her family https://www.habsburger.net/en/chapter/marie-antoinette-childhood-overshadowed-politics Marie Antoinette a brief biography https://www.thoughtco.com/marie-antoinette-biography-3530303 Review of Antonia Fraser’s biography of Marie Antoinette https://www.theguardian.com/books/2001/jun/17/biography.artsandhumanities Facts about Marie’s life https://www.crfashionbook.com/celebrity/g26519708/marie-antoinette-facts/?slide=31 Marie Antoinette’s siblings http://jeannedepompadour.blogspot.com/2012/03/antoinettes-brothers-and-sisters-when.html

    53 min
  12. Anne Boleyn meets Meghan Markle (Controversial Consorts)

    05/15/2020

    Anne Boleyn meets Meghan Markle (Controversial Consorts)

    Three girls are finally making use of their history degrees by delving into the lives of two iconic women; one from the past and one from the present day. Our first episode matches two royal consorts who shook up the establishment and boy did they get into trouble. We'll explore their rise to marry their ginger 'H's, falls from grace and we even find time to shoehorn in a codpiece or two. So join us, why don't you, for our crowning episode! Email - femmefilespodcast@gmail.com Twitter - @filesfemme Instagram - @femmefilespodcast Links Young Meghan takes on Proctor & Gamble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfaGleA4qYo Alison Weir, ‘The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn’ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6282683-the-lady-in-the-tower The Anne Boleyn Files https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/ The Anne Boleyn Society https://www.facebook.com/SocietyAnne/ Meghan Markle's wedding dress from The Lady and The Unicorn https://www.instagram.com/p/BjCuu54ACGh/?hl=en

    43 min
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Past meets present in this historical / pop culture podcast. Join Becky, Ellen and Josie as they take you on a journey to meet two iconic women; one from history and one from the present day to understand what’s really changed.

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