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It’s March, or in other words, women’s history month. March is aimed to celebrate the contributions that women have made in human history. For women worldwide, it’s important to recognize the accomplishments that have shaped our country into what it is today. From political figures like Abigail Adams to more contemporary feminists like Beyoncé, women across the globe have integrated their ideals into society. Here are some of the most influential women podcasts in 2023.
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1. Womanica
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First up on our top women podcasts list is Womanica, hosted by Jenny Kaplan, Wonder Media Network’s CEO and Co-Founder. With almost 300 episodes per season, Womanica’s current fourth season run is rather impressive. The podcast began in May of 2019 and offers five minutes of women’s history every day. From figures like Rachel Carson to Shirley Temple, this female podcast covers women from all walks of life and time periods.
In such a short time frame, the podcast explores the history of women throughout the globe by centralizing one female figure in each episode. Likewise, it also covers the stories of these women while inviting you as the listener to indulge in a bit of a history lesson that centralizes the female influence on the past and present. This podcast is packed to the brim with powerful women, making it a great starter to our list of top women’s podcasts. Stay up to date with this informative podcast on their Instagram!
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2. The Guilty Feminist
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The Guilty Feminist is a podcast, book, and show that deserves a spot on our top women podcasts list. Hosted, by comedian Deborah Frances-White, the podcast features a combination of interviews, stand-up comedy performances, and discussions on modern-day feminism. These episodes offer their audience new takes on real issues that plague feminists today: body image, the pay gap, insecurity, abortion, etc.
Since its launch in late 2015, this women-run podcast has garnered a significant amount of attention and recognition. The podcast won awards for Best Entertainment Podcast and Best Host at the Lovies in 2017, among other nominations and awards. Whether the issues list address impacts you or not, any viewer is bound to learn something new about womanhood and issues women face today. In order to make the world a better place, we must inform ourselves of the issues that impact others, women especially!
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3. Poog
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Named as one of the “top 10 podcasts of 2021” by Vogue and Time Magazine, this podcast hosted by comedians Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak is undoubtedly an influential platform. Therefore, we had to include Poog in our top women podcasts list! Poog is a show that revolves around up-and-coming wellness trends. In addition, Poog covers topics about crystals, ghosts, facial yoga, and even EMDR therapy!
Poog offers a playful exploration of wellness and lifestyle with a curious and determined audience. Berlant and Novak aim to devalue the notion that wellness is a feminine practice through irreverent comedy. These comedians even had the honor of meeting Carol Wallace, New York Times Bestselling Author of To Marry an English Lord. This podcast is sure to keep you in the loop on wellness and lifestyle advice through a feminist lens.
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4. The History Chicks
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Fourth on our top women podcasts list is The History Chicks. This podcast is a biweekly series that covers the educational ramblings of two female history buffs, Beckett Graham and Susan Vollenweider. According to producers, the History Chick’s goal is to celebrate the lives of women in history. For new listeners, the podcast wants to recognize influential women that aren’t mentioned in mainstream history. Some names mentioned include Mr.s Astor and Nellie Bly, two prominent women in the 19th century.
Launched in 2011, this female-led podcast has covered a large variety of female figures across all professions and time periods. The History Chicks earned a multitude of awards, including but not limited to the People’s Choice Podcast Award in Education as well as Mixcloud Online Radio Awards’ Best Talk Show in the Education category. If you’re a history nerd, give this podcast a try!
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5. Call Your Girlfriend
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Number five on our best women podcasts list is Call Your Girlfriend. Best friends Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman hosted this podcast for eight years before finally releasing their last show in February of 2022. Each week, these women produced new episodes while highlighting a new female figure with enlightening takes on society today. These figures were famous, unknown, and everything in between with their only similarity being their thought approaches to women’s issues.
This podcast is perfect for listeners who are interested in pop culture, politics, and gender equity. The Los Angeles Magazine said that listening to this podcast is “…like eavesdropping on a witty gabfest that covers everything from midterm elections to female Viagra.” Call Your Girlfriend also appeared on Los Angeles Magazine’s Most Awesome Media Digestibles list.
6. Girlboss Radio
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Last but certainly not least on our top women podcasts is Girlboss Radio. Founded by Sophia Amoruso, the former CEO of Nasty Gal, kickstarted this female-led podcast in 2017. Girlboss Radio encourages all women to pursue their goals and persevere. Avery Francis, the current host of the Girlboss, interviews women who have found authentic success on a weekly basis. Francis hopes to empower women who want to achieve.
Ever since its public premiere, the podcast has grown immensely. With over 1.8 million followers on Instagram and 23 million current downloads, this show is not one to be overlooked. Girlboss received a multitude of accreditations, from Essence to ELLE UK and CNBC. So what are you waiting for? Check out these amazing female-led podcasts right now!
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