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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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72:59

s4 e12 — MARGARET CAVENDISH and ROXANNE SHANTE:...

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2024/02/08

This week, Miriam covers the difficult yet accomplished life of writer and Elizabethan era sci-fi author, Margaret Cavendish; and Lavetta covers the surprising and hilarious origins of the Rap/Hip Hop beef thru the life story of Rap/Hip Hop pioneer, Roxanne Shante.----- In this episode, Miriam introduces philosopher, scientist, and writer Margaret Cavendish (English 1623–1673), a high society duchess who made significant contributions to philosophy and literature. Unusual for a time when female

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68:43

s4 e11 — BERTHA HEYMAN and TAYTU BETUL: You say...

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2024/02/01

This week, Lavetta tells the unbelievable story of one of the most shameless scam artists ever, Big Bertha Heyman; and Miriam tells the even more unbelievable story of Ethiopian empress, Taytu Betul.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces notorious scammer and con artist Bertha Heyman (American, 1851–1927), known for her ability to deceive and swindle wealthy men. Lavetta describes Heyman's scams, which ranged from stealing watches and jewelry to forging checks and bonds. Despite multiple

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81:58

s4 e10 — JEN SHAH and KIM SUN-JA: It’s the...

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2024/01/25

This week, Miriam covers the crazy life story of Real Housewives star and convicted felon, Jen Shah; and Lavetta covers the even crazier killing spree of South Korea’s first female serial killer, Kim Sun-Ja.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces convicted felon Jen Shah (American, born 1973), who gained fame as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. The hosts explore Shah's background and early life, her appearance on the reality show, her businesses, and her documented anger

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90:56

s4 e9 — CORETTA SCOTT KING and AMY TRASK: Who you...

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2024/01/18

This week, Lavetta covers the extraordinary life of civil rights icon, Coretta Scott King; and Miriam covers the extraordinary work of sports leadership icon, Amy Trask.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces author, activist, and civil rights leader Coretta Scott King (American, 1927–2006). The hosts explore King's childhood and her tomboyish nature, her family's business, and the racial discrimination they faced. They highlight King's activism and her relationship with her husband

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86:25

s4 e8 — TAYLOR SWIFT and PAM GRIER: Baddies unite!

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2023/12/28

This week, Miriam covers the extraordinary life of mega music star, Taylor Swift; and in an homage to her recently deceased grandmother, Lavetta covers the life story of the first bonafide female action star and 1970s blaxploitation queen, Pam Grier.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces the life and career of music icon Taylor Swift (American, born 1989). The hosts revisit her early musical beginnings, and how her ambition and talent propelled her to success at a young age. They discuss her

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67:14

s4 e7 — CATHERINE DICKENS and KATHERINE LEE BATES:...

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2023/12/21

This week, in the spirit of the holidays, Lavetta tells the little known life story of author Catherine Dickens, wife of Charles Dickens; and Miriam covers the extraordinary life of author and poet, Katherine Lee Bates.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces writer Catherine Dickens (English, 1815–1879), the wife of renowned author Charles Dickens. The hosts explore Dickens' early life, her marriage to Charles, and her own creative endeavors, including a cookbook and writing under the pen name

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63:28

s4 e6 — JULIA C. COLLINS and EVELYN DICK: Giggling...

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2023/12/14

This week, Miriam tells the story of Julia C. Collins, the woman behind a character from the tv series "The Gilded Age"; and Lavetta gets the adolescent puns rolling when she tells the story of one of Canada’s most notorious women, Evelyn Dick.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces writer and educator Julia C. Collins (American, 1842–1865), who inspired the tv series "The Gilded Age" character Peggy Scott, an upper crust Black woman from Brooklyn. Collins was born a free woman in

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84:26

s4 e5 — LEONA HELMSLEY and ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI: The...

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2023/12/07

This week, Lavetta tells the hilarious and unbelievable life story of the “Queen of Mean,” Leona Helmsley; and Miriam tells the heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant story of Italian artist, Artemisia Gentileschi.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the life and actions of flamboyant New York City Jewish businesswoman Leona Helmsley (American, 1920–2007), known as the Queen of Mean. The hosts discuss Helmsley's upbringing, her beginnings in real estate, and when she became established and

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57:37

s4 e4 — REGINA JONAS and BRENDA ANN SPENCER: The...

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2023/11/30

This week, Miriam recounts the exemplary life of the first female rabbi, Regina Jonas; and Lavetta recounts the tragic life of America’s first female school shooter, Brenda Ann Spencer.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces rabbi Regina Jonas (German, 1902–1944). Born in Berlin, Jonas intended to make a career as a teacher, but while in university, she had a new goal of becoming a rabbi. Her ordination took many years due to gender inequality in religious leadership, but she finally became the

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78:12

s4 e3 — ELINOR BILLINGTON and LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY:...

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2023/11/23

This week, Lavetta tells the hilarious story of the mother of one of the most annoying Mayflower families, Elinor Billington; and Miriam tells the story of one of the most beloved Canadians, Lucy Maud Montgomery.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces the story of Elinor Billington (English, 1582–1642), a passenger on the Mayflower and who, along with her family, was one of the first settlers in the New World. The hosts explore the background of the Mayflower voyage, the different groups on board,

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68:09

s4 e2 — SONORA WEBSTER CARVER and NANCY REAGAN: The...

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2023/11/16

This week, Miriam tells the amazing story of the old-skool live show entertainer, Sonora Webster Carver; and Lavetta tells the surprising life story of Nancy Reagan.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces one of the first horse divers, Sonora Webster Carver (American, 1904–2003). In 1923, at 19 years old, Webster answered an advertisement from William "Doc" Carver. Her job for Doc was to ride a horse up a 40–60 foot tower and stay on the horse as it plunged into a 11-foot deep pool of water

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52:47

s4 e1 — Special Guest, ANNIE KORZEN: A notorious...

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2023/11/09

To kick-off Season 4, Lavetta and Miriam welcome actress, author and TikTok megastar Annie Korzen as she talks about her life, her extraordinary career second act as an online sensation and her new book, The Book of Annie: Humor, Heart, and Chutzpah from an Accidental Influencer.-----In this special episode, Lavetta and Miriam talk with guest Annie Korzen (American, born 1938) about her life as a nonagenarian artist, who writes, acts, performs, and most recently, plays her lead role as a Tiktok

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75:20

s3 e13 — LINDA TAYLOR and NARGES MOHAMMADI: Why focus...

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2023/10/26

This week, Lavetta tells the story of a woman more bodacious than most, the supposed OG “Welfare Queen,” Linda Taylor; and Miriam tells the story of a woman braver than most, activist Narges Mohammadi.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces "welfare queen" Linda Taylor (American, 1926–2002) and explores the origins of the welfare queen stereotype and its racial implications. The hosts delve into Taylor's early life, including her ambiguous racial identity and the challenges she faced

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78:47

s3 e12 — GEENA DAVIS and PHOOLAN DEVI: She could...

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2023/10/19

This week, Miriam recounts the life of movie star turned Hollywood gender activist, Geena Davis; and Lavetta covers the life of Indian bandit queen turned MP, Phoolan Devi. -----In this episode, Miriam introduces actor and producer Geena Davis (American, born 1956), and highlights her early career, relationships, and iconic movies. The hosts discuss the challenges Davis faced in her career and very admirably, the deep impact of her advocacy work for gender representation in media. Next, Lavetta

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63:20

s3 e11 — NAN DAVIS and GERTRUDE BERG: Woman, put that...

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2023/10/12

This week, Lavetta briefly covers the life of Anti-Masher spokeswoman, Nan Davis while widely covering the “Hatpin Peril” of the Gilded Age; and Miriam covers the astonishing career of OG Comedy star, Gertrude Berg.----- In this episode, Lavetta introduces Nan Davis (American, late 19th–early 20th century) as a face to the phenomenon of women fighting back against male harassers during the Gilded Age. Lavetta explains the use of hat pins as a form of self-defense and the societal response to women

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84:58

s3 e10 — POCAHONTAS and C. DELORES TUCKER: But what...

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2023/10/05

This week, Miriam covers the life of Pocahontas and her journey from Powhatan diplomat to Lady Rebecca Rolfe; and Lavetta covers the life of C. Delores Tucker and her journey from Civil Rights elder to the most hated figure in 1990s rap music. -----In this episode, Miriam begins with the introduction of the life and legacy of Pocahontas (Powhatan, 1596–1617), highlighting the conflicting narratives and the impact of colonization on her story, and the need to consider multiple perspectives and

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70:56

s3 e9 — MATA HARI and THE RANI OF JHANSI: Woman, thou...

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2023/09/28

This week, Lavetta covers the unbelievable origins and exploits of accused WWI spy, Mata Hari; and Miriam covers the remarkable life story of Indian heroine, The Rani of Jhansi.----- In this episode, Lavetta introduces accused spy Mata Hari (Dutch, 1876–1917), originally from the Netherlands, who reinvented herself as a striptease dancer in Paris during the Belle Epoque era. She claimed to be of Far Eastern descent and captivated audiences with her exotic performances. However, her career declined

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69:51

s3 e8 — SIMONE BILES and GRISELDA BLANCO (Part 2):...

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2023/09/21

This week, Miriam tells us about the life and accomplishments of gymnastics phenom, Simone Biles; and Lavetta finishes out the unbelievable life story of “La Marina,” aka the notorious Godmother of Cocaine, Griselda Blanco.-----In this episode, Miriam introduces Simone Biles (American, born 1997), the most decorated gymnast in history, through her early life and adoption, her sexual assault, and her impressive gymnastics career. Miriam highlights Biles' mental health challenges and her strong

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62:28

s3 e7 — GRISELDA BLANCO (Part 1) and KATE WARNE:...

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2023/09/14

This week, Lavetta begins the story of the life and deeds of the Notorious “Godmother of Cocaine,” Griselda Blanco; and Miriam recounts the remarkable life of America’s first female detective, Kate Warne.-----In this episode, Lavetta introduces drug lord Griselda Blanco (Columbian, 1943–2012) (this is Part 1 of 2, Part 2 is in the next episode, s3 e8). Known as the Queen of Cocaine, Blanco rose to power in the 1970s and 1980s. Born into poverty in Colombia, she began her criminal career at a young

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76:52

s3 e6 — KATIE SANDWINA and FAWN HALL: Bad idea? Yes,...

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2023/09/07

This week, Miriam tells the remarkable story of strong woman, Katie Sandwina; and Lavetta tells the story of the notorious political secretary, Fawn Hall.-----In this episode, Miriam begins with introducing circus strongwoman Katie Sandwina (Austrian, 1884–1952), who was known for her incredible strength and beauty, and one memorable act was her lifting her husband overhead with one hand. At the start of the 20th century, Sandwina worked in the US with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

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