48 episodes

An investigative history podcast with a focus on queer & women’s history. Each season, we explore a different corner of history, using literary works or historical figures as a starting point to discuss a broader story of erasure of people with marginalized identities.


In our second season, we bring you a high-seas adventure full of surprises as we uncover the queer & women's history of pirates. Gay love and even marriage were more common in the 17th-century world of pirates than we might expect, and history is full of cross-dressing, swashbuckling pirates who broke gender norms and created their own queer culture. We explore the stories behind these radical rebel and discuss why have those stories been erased for hundreds of years.


Season 1 delves into the truth and controversy surrounding Sappho; her life, the Isle of Lesbos and her relevance today.


Produced in partnership with 3SM.

Sweetbitter | Mary Magdalene Sweetbitter Podcast

    • History
    • 4.6 • 151 Ratings

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An investigative history podcast with a focus on queer & women’s history. Each season, we explore a different corner of history, using literary works or historical figures as a starting point to discuss a broader story of erasure of people with marginalized identities.


In our second season, we bring you a high-seas adventure full of surprises as we uncover the queer & women's history of pirates. Gay love and even marriage were more common in the 17th-century world of pirates than we might expect, and history is full of cross-dressing, swashbuckling pirates who broke gender norms and created their own queer culture. We explore the stories behind these radical rebel and discuss why have those stories been erased for hundreds of years.


Season 1 delves into the truth and controversy surrounding Sappho; her life, the Isle of Lesbos and her relevance today.


Produced in partnership with 3SM.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    OFMD: The Art of F**kery

    OFMD: The Art of F**kery

    We cover episode 6 of Our Flag Means Death -- the Art of F**kery!

    Season 2 Finale with Vico Ortiz

    Season 2 Finale with Vico Ortiz

    Wrapping up season 2 of the podcast, we're joined by Vico Ortiz from HBOMax's Our Flag Means Death, with a cameo from Rebecca Simon!
    As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter -- where we are releasing bonus content covering OFMD 🏴‍☠️


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    • 48 min
    OFMD: The Best Revenge is Dressing Well

    OFMD: The Best Revenge is Dressing Well

    We cover the fifth episode of HBOMax's Our Flag Means Death!

    OFMD: Discomfort in a Married State

    OFMD: Discomfort in a Married State

    Our bonus episode for Episode 4 of Our Flag Means Death!

    Bonus: Be More Pirate

    Bonus: Be More Pirate

    We spoke to Alex Barker about the Be More Pirate movement.
    As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram @sweetbitterpod.You can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/sweetbitter.


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    • 42 min
    OFMD: A Gentleman Pirate

    OFMD: A Gentleman Pirate

    We cover the third episode of Our Flag Means Death in this bonus episode, for subscribers only!

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
151 Ratings

151 Ratings

natural__log ,

The podcast I didn’t know I needed

What a treasure find! Ellie, Leesa, and Alyse are so entertaining and fun to listen to. I feel like I’m at a casual hangout while still learning a lot about Sappho and pirates. They have a wide range of experts and reputable guests on the show that really delve deep into relevant topics.

I listen to Sweetbitter on my drive to and from work everyday and it just puts me in a better mood! They always make me laugh, too.

My ear is really picky with people’s voices, so I don’t normally listen to podcasts, but I couldn’t pass this one up. Sweetbitter is fantastic! Can’t wait for season 3 :D

Syd Lag ,

This podcast is so needed!

After finally being fed up with how little I knew about Sappho, I decided to search for a Sappho podcast and was surprised to find just the one (as the hosts describe)! Coincidentally I have also been super curious about what ~actually~ happened in pirate history so… I came for Sappho and stayed for the pirates!
The hosts do an incredible job telling stories and making history vividly come to life. Sappho and Grace O'Malley would be proud ;)
P.S. hello from Boston, as well!

gfhardin ,

So much new & fab construction

I’d been low-key curious for awhile about what Sappho actually wrote, so I thought I’d check this out. (The pirate eps are calling to me for sure).

The Sappho info is great, the poetry reading and deciphering is FANTASTIC for any history person.

But what keeps my coming back forever is how well constructed this podcast is. Anyone putting together an interview show that wants to explain stuff, and keep the audience interested - this is a great example.
For people just looking for a good listen - this is one of the best.

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