Feminism Podcasts

Evil Genius with Russell Kane

BBC Sounds

Ever wonder if your favorite historical figure was actually a nightmare, or if that adorable animal in the nature documentary is secretly a cold-blooded villain? Hosted by Russell Kane, Evil Genius is the ultimate courtroom for the famous, the infamous, and the misunderstood. Each episode, Russell brings together a panel of comedians and experts to put a subject on trial. Whether they are dissecting the chaotic life of a legendary train robber, questioning the saintly status of Joan of Arc, or debating if a koala is a brilliant survivor or just a repulsive, territorial mess, the show peels back the layers of myth to find the messy reality underneath. It is a brilliant blend of deep-dive research and sharp, irreverent comedy where no reputation is safe. The show excels at challenging the sanitised versions of history and nature we were taught in school. You will learn about the bizarre evolutionary traits of wasps, the erratic personal life of Mozart, and the strange, phantom myths surrounding Helen of Troy. If you enjoy having your assumptions dismantled with wit and genuine scientific curiosity, this is the place to be. Join the jury as Russell and his guests weigh the facts, argue over the legends, and decide once and for all: are these icons and critters geniuses, or are they truly evil?

UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone

Kara Loewentheil

UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone is a deep dive into the invisible mental architecture that keeps us feeling stuck, anxious, and small. Hosted by master feminist coach Kara Loewentheil, this podcast moves beyond standard advice to address the core of how societal conditioning shapes our internal dialogue. Whether you are struggling with the pressure to be perfect, the habit of people-pleasing, or the paralyzing fear of asking for what you actually want, this show provides the tools to dismantle those limiting beliefs. Through a mix of solo masterclasses and raw, insightful coaching hotline sessions, Loewentheil tackles the messy realities of life. She explores everything from the hidden cost of suppressing your preferences to the nuance of complex family dynamics and the false comfort of toxic positivity. The podcast emphasizes that your feelings are not an indictment of your personality but a result of your thought patterns, which can be rewired. By blending evidence-based inquiry with a sharp, feminist lens, the show teaches listeners how to stop performing for others and start advocating for themselves. It is an essential listen if you are ready to stop managing your life to avoid discomfort and instead start building the confidence to live authentically. If you are tired of the mental noise and ready to gain some genuine clarity, this is your space to grow, question, and finally reclaim your agency.

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

History Hit

Ever wondered what was actually happening behind the closed doors of history? Join sex historian Dr. Kate Lister on Betwixt the Sheets, a podcast that peels back the layers of our past to reveal the scandalous, intimate, and often surprising truths your history textbooks conveniently left out. Each week, Kate sits down with leading historians and authors to explore the private lives, cultural taboos, and human desires that have shaped civilizations. From the gritty commercial realities of sex work during the Klondike Gold Rush and the political infidelities of American Presidents to the gender-bending stagecraft of burlesque and the heroic activism of those fighting through the AIDS crisis, this show covers it all. Betwixt the Sheets is more than just a collection of salacious stories; it is a thoughtful examination of how power, morality, and gender roles have evolved—or stubbornly remained the same—over time. Whether she is debunking long-standing myths about historical figures or uncovering the grassroots histories of marginalized communities, Kate brings a sharp, witty, and deeply empathetic perspective to every conversation. You will laugh, you will wince, and you will certainly never look at a history book the same way again. If you are ready to explore the complicated, messy, and fascinating intersection of sex and society, you have found your new favorite listen.