Womanica

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Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

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Divas: Mildred Bailey

Mildred Bailey (c.1900-1951) was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady", and "Mrs. Swing.” She was a major pioneer of the “swing” style of singing that became synonymous with jazz vocals.

6 min
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Divas: Blaze Starr

Blaze Starr (1932-2015) was an American stripper and burlesque star whose big stage presence and innovative use of props earned her the nickname “The Hottest Blaze in Burlesque.” She was also known for her affair with Louisiana Governor Earl Kemp Long, and later wrote a memoir about the relationship that turned into a movie starring Paul Newman.

6 min
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Divas: Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin’ You.” From an early age, Riperton captivated audiences with her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and command of the whistle register. At the peak of her commercial success, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became one of few celebrities to share her diagnosis publicly. She defied expectations for Black artists in the music industry and remained a beacon positivity until the end of her life.

7 min
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Divas: Leona Helmsley

Leona Helmsley (1920-2007) was a real estate agent turned mogul after marrying Harry Helmsley. Leona served as the head and face of the Helmsley hotel empire, and her unapologetic wealth and antics earned her the nickname “queen of mean.” Later, Leona was convicted on charges of tax evasion and served more than a year in prison.

7 min
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Divas: Ruan Lingyu

Ruan Lingyu (1910-1935) was a Chinese silent film actress known as the “Greta Garbo of China.” Considered one of the most prominent film stars of the 1930s, her roles, exceptional acting, and her suicide at the age of 24 led to her status as an icon of Chinese Cinema.

8 min
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Divas: Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was an American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She first gained notoriety for her appearance in the 1946 film noir “The Killers.”

7 min
7 JANV.

Divas: Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O’Connor (1966-2023) was a singer and activist who reached peak popularity in the 1990s. She is best remembered for her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and for ripping up a photo of Pope John Paul II on SNL.

5 min
6 JANV.

Divas: Anita O'Day

Anita O’Day (1919-2006) was an Irish-American jazz singer known for her distinct and agile voice, and for her vices. She was dubbed the “Jezebel of Jazz,” and had a successful musical career that spanned decades.

5 min

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Octavia Butler Left Out

02/02/2024

arn22ska

How was the great Octavia Butler left out of a series on 31 women science fiction writers?? She was a legend!!
Ethnicity

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NoviceWeatherGirl

I notice that for every description you describe each brilliant woman by her ethnic origin but you describe women of African decent as Black. Please stop this and honor these women with the same respect. Include their heritage as you do all the other women you celebrate. TY
iHeart Ads Have Destroyed This Podcast

27/06/2024

LnzLuv

I feel bad for everyone at WMN who works hard on this once-great podcast because iHeart has ruined it. I shouldn’t have to fast forward through 2-1/2 minutes of ads for a 5-min episode. Including the post-episode ads, the ads make up almost the same runtime as the episodes themselves now.
Scattered and distracting

12/06/2024

Languorous Lass

I've only listened to one episode so far (the one on Evelyn Irons), but that episode was disappointing. The narrative was scattered, jumping around too much, and the sound effects were distracting and annoying. On top of it all, the ads seemed to run longer than the actual show. I probably won't listen again.

Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should.

Chaîne

iHeartPodcasts
Création

Wonder Media Network and iHeartPodcasts
Années d’activité

2019 - 2025
Épisodes

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Copyright

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iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc