The Tales We Tell

Clara Cook

A podcast exploring the role of women and gender in film, television and fiction. Looking at the tales we tell and why we tell them.

  1. A Yorkshire Lady of Renown

    12/11/2022

    A Yorkshire Lady of Renown

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Hattie from the Hattie Talks podcast to explore the barrier breaking TV show Gentleman Jack, based on the life of the diarist and lesbian Anne Lister. We discuss Anne's struggles, her triumphs and her passionate romantic relationships. We examine if Gentleman Jack is accurate in its representation of the strict gender and class roles of early 19th century Britain.

    2h 7m

  2. 08/01/2022

    The Tales We Tell Episode 21: This Writer is Likely Not Male

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Maddie and Kelsey, hosts of the Let The Boys Kiss podcast to explore women and gender in fandom. We discuss everything from fan art and shipping to fanfiction and fan communities. We ask who are the fans who produce fanfiction and actively ship characters? And how does gender and sexuality play a part in transformational fandom?

    2h 8m

  3. 06/09/2022

    The Tales We Tell Episode 20: Woman Inherits The Earth

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by recurring guest Natalie to discuss the female characters of the Jurassic Park franchise. We ask if they are empowering or if they fall into female stereotypes. And could the best female character in the film series actually be a dinosaur?!

    1h 55m

  4. 03/06/2022

    The Tales We Tell Episode 19: She's Really Very Marvellous

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined once again by podcaster Annie to discuss hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. We examine the show's female characters and the challenges they face. We ask if the show addresses the barriers women faced in America in the 1950s and 60s and if Mrs Maisel is really as marvelous as she initially appears.

    1h 48m
  5. The Evil Queen of Numbers

    11/11/2021

    The Evil Queen of Numbers

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by podcaster and author AJ Black, to discuss the character of M and the women of the James Bond franchise. We examine Judi Dench's portrayal of Bond's steely female boss, the real-life inspiration behind the character and how the idea of the 'Bond Girl' has changed over the years. We look into the idea of gender-flipping and ask if there should ever be a female James Bond.

    1h 50m
  6. Women vs Hollywood

    07/23/2021

    Women vs Hollywood

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by the host of The Movie Palace podcast, Carl Sweeney, to discuss Helen O'Hara's book 'Women vs Hollywood.' We examine how women's contribution to early cinema has been almost erased from film history, discuss if the Studio System was actually damaging to actresses and why the Auteur theory is often not applied to female directors.

    2h 27m
  7. Lets Take it From the Top

    03/08/2021

    Lets Take it From the Top

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by singer and producer Natalie Nicole Gilbert to explore the films, A Star is Born and The High Note. We ask if these two stories are realistic representations of women's experiences in the music industry and discuss the pressures that female singers and producers face in today's world. We explore how artists can struggle to maintain creative control over their work and personal lives and we listen to a track from Natalie's new album. Find Natalie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natalienicole/ Find Natalie on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bVTLb1w7VXW2X33cExu7D?si=LjaRpOkWRuegzKTFQLuw7w

    2h 4m
  8. Jessica, the Reluctant Superhero

    01/03/2021

    Jessica, the Reluctant Superhero

    In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by podcaster and author Duncan Barrett to explore Marvel's Jessica Jones. We discuss how the show portrays toxic masculinity, female anger and uses the superhero universe to explore coercive and controlling relationships. We ask if Jessica Jones is aimed at a female audience or if can be enjoyed by both men and women.

    1h 43m
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About

A podcast exploring the role of women and gender in film, television and fiction. Looking at the tales we tell and why we tell them.

Information

  • Creator
    Clara Cook
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All content belongs to Clara Cook
  • Show Website
    The Tales We Tell