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Notorious Women

Lavetta Cannon and Miriam Lipner-Brienik

Women can be heroic. Women can be horrific. We run the gamut, just like men. Hosted by Lavetta Cannon and Miriam Lipner-Brienik, Notorious Women is a weekly comedy podcast about some of history's most notorious women. We set out to round out women's lives, to make the experience of being a woman as interesting and as complicated as it is in reality. We are not historians, but we are interested in educating ourselves, others, and be funny doing it! We thrive on expanding what it means to be a

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All Episodes

87:20

s1 e11 — LUCILLE BOGAN and JUDY MORAN: Sex, murder...

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2023/03/30

This week, Miriam tells the story of sexually liberated blues icon Lucille Bogan (aka Bessie Jackson), and Lavetta tells the story of notorious Australian murderess Judy Moran.----- In this episode, Miriam introduces blues singer Lucille Bogan (American, 1897–1948) known for her explicit and provocative songs. The hosts discuss Her music, which explores themes of sex, prostitution, and alcohol, challenging societal norms of the time, how her songs were landmarks in the pre-World War II blues era and

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73:32

s1 e10 — MERLE OBERON and FREDDIE OVERSTEEGEN: the...

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2023/03/23

This week, Lavetta tells the story of the first Asian actress technically nominated for Best Actress Oscar, Merle Oberon, and Miriam tells the story of Dutch badass and Nazi killer Freddie Oversteegen.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life of actress Merle Oberon (British, 1911–1979), who hid her true identity as a mixed-race woman — it is believed that she had South Asian and Maori heritage. The hosts explore her background, career in Hollywood, and the challenges she faced due to

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73:18

s1 e9 — AUTHERINE JUANITA LUCY and KHADIJAH BINT...

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2023/03/16

This week, Miriam tells the story of civil rights era student pioneer Autherine Juanita Lucy, and Lavetta tells the story of Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces activist Autherine Juanita Lucy (American, 1929–2022), an African-American woman who fought for her right to attend the University of Alabama in the 1950s. The hosts trace her journey, which included facing riots and expulsion, and see her courage and determination as having paved

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111:27

s1 e8 — JENNY JONES and LISA MARIE PRESLEY: The talk...

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2023/03/09

This week, Lavetta tells the story of 90s talk show host Jenny Jones, and Miriam tells the story of OG "Nepo Baby" Lisa Marie Presley.----- In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life and career of musician turned comedian and talk show host, Jenny Jones (Canadian, born 1946). The hosts cover Jones' early life, her struggles with a volatile family dynamic, and her journey to success in the entertainment industry. They delve into the controversial segment on the Jenny Jones Show that led

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69:47

s1 e7 — VITORIA and LIN SINIANG: A healer and a...

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2023/03/02

This week, Miriam tells the story of enslaved woman and healer Vitoria, and Lavetta tells the story of teen peasant turned warrior Lin Siniang.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces concubine turned soldier Lin Siniang (Chinese, 1629–1644), who learned martial arts from her father, and later led an all-female army in battle. Despite her bravery, she was killed in combat at a young age. Next, Miriam explores the life of trans woman healer Vitoria (Africa, 16th century) in Portugal. Vitoria ran a

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101:22

s1 e6 — VIOLA DESMOND and ZHENG YI SAO: Bravery often...

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2023/02/23

This week, in an effort to keep her "black card" and in honor of Black History Month, Lavetta tells the heroic story of Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond, and Miriam recounts one of the most successful pirates in history, Zheng Yi Sao.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life and legacy of Viola Desmond (Canadian, 1914–1965), a black businesswoman who fought against racial discrimination in the 1940s. The hosts discuss how Desmond faced discrimination when she was denied

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90:57

s1 e5 — ANGELA HOVAK JOHNSTON and HEDDA HOPPER:...

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2023/02/16

This week, Miriam tells the story of Inuk artist and activist Angela Hovak Johnston, and Lavetta tells the story of one of history's most notorious "Karens," Hedda Hopper.----- In this episode, Miriam introduces the story of tattoo artist Angela Hovak Johnston (Inuk, no dates), who revitalized traditional practices. The hosts explore the cultural significance of these tattoos and the impact of colonization on indigenous practices. They discuss the importance of cultural preservation and

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93:10

s1 e4 — SISTER ROSETTA THARPE and SUSAN AHN CUDDY:...

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2023/02/09

This week, Lavetta tells the story of "godmother of rock-n-roll" Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Miriam tells the story of American naval pioneer Susan Ahn Cuddy.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life and career of pioneering gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe (American, 1915–1973), who had a significant influence black musicians, on rock and roll, and on challenging gender stereotypes in the music industry. They discuss the racial stereotypes and controversies surrounding

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100:20

s1 e3 — MAMIE SMITH and CAROLINE ASTOR: What do you...

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2023/02/02

This week, Miriam tells the story of Blues pioneer Mamie Smith, and Lavetta tells the story of New York queen bee socialite Caroline Astor.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist, and actress Mamie Smith (American, 1891–1946), who became the first black woman to record blues music. Her recordings paved the way for other black artists and helped establish black traditions in popular culture. Next, Lavetta introduces socialite Caroline Astor (American, 1830–1930), a

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117:34

s1 e2 — HANNAH MARY TABBS and MARIE ANTOINETTE: Cake,...

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2023/01/26

This week, Lavetta tells the story of freedwoman turned bad girl Hannah Mary Tabbs, and Miriam tells the story of French queen turned scorned woman, Marie Antoinette.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life and crimes of notorious murderess, Hannah Mary Tabbs (American, late 1800s). Tabbs was known for her violent and manipulative behavior — she terrorized her black neighbors with impunity — and she was involved in the dismemberment of her lover's body. But despite her crimes, she

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95:58

s1 e1 — SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR and MARY BAKER: Women can...

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2023/01/19

In our first episode, Miriam tells the story of French philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, and Lavetta tells the story of history's most daring scam artist, Mary Baker (aka Princess Caraboo).-----In this episode, Miriam introduces philosopher, writer, and feminist Simone de Beauvoir (French, 1908–1986), who played a significant role in the existentialist movement. She is best known for her book 'The Second Sex,' which challenged societal norms and explored the construction of gender

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2:08

Notorious Women: all hail the bitches!

Notorious Women ·

2023/01/12

A behind-the-scenes look at the amazing chemistry between us, Lavetta and Miriam, and perhaps a tagline: all hail the bitches!!!-----Please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.cominstagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomenwebsite: https://notoriouswomenpodcast.com/-----advertising inquiries: https://redcircle.com/advertisers

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0:46

Notorious Women: an introduction

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2023/01/05

What do Eva Braun, Martha Washington, and Shirley Chisholm have in common? Let's see. One was the wife of a homicidal crazy douche-bucket, the other was the first First Lady of the United States, and the latter was unbossed and unbothered. And they are all NOTORIOUS WOMEN. -----Please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.cominstagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomenwebsite:

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