Lavetta Cannon and Miriam Lipner-Brienik

Notorious Women

Comedy EN ↓ 113 episodes

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 woman, and on sharing the stories of remarkable women's lives. To all womanists — yes, that's a term —...

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Lavetta Cannon and Miriam Lipner-Brienik

Episodes

s7 e8 — JOAN RABEL and CATHERINE DESHAYES (aka LA VOISIN): "Murder It ’Twas!" 31.10.2024 1:14:45

This week, Lavetta covers the notorious "Trick or Treat" Murderess, Joan Rabel; and Miriam covers the notorious French Fortune Teller and Reputed Poisoner, Catherine Deshayes. vote.org vote.com ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://...

s7 e7 — JACKIE MITCHELL and DAISY DOUGLAS BARR: “Wait, Wait, But I’m A Quaker Preacher!” 24.10.2024 1:09:14

This week, Miriam goes heroic and covers the life of baseball legend, Jackie Mitchell; and Lavetta goes horrific with the life of notorious klanswoman preacher, Daisy Douglas Barr. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Notor...

s7 e6 — FANNIE LOU HAMER and JEAN NIDETCH: “Don’t Vote For The Cracker Jacks, Man!” 17.10.2024 1:34:13

This week, Lavetta covers the extraordinary life of one of America’s most influential political activists, Fannie Lou Hamer; and Miriam covers the remarkable life of one of America’s most influential diet culture pioneers, Jean Nidetch. vote.org vote.gov ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: i...

s7 e5 — Special guest, JENIFER LEWIS: “Don’t Shit On The Ice!” 10.10.2024 1:02:04

This week, Miriam and Lavetta are super excited to be sitting down to talk about life, self-care and politics with actress, singer, author, activist, cultural icon and living legend aka “The Mother of Black Hollywood” herself, Thee Jenifer Lewis!!! vote.org vote.gov ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com...

s7 e4 — Special guest, ALEXA IDAMA: “Pilates For Everyone!” 03.10.2024 1:48:57

This week, we welcome pioneering Pilates teacher, Alexa Idama. Alexa joins the ladies to discuss her 20+ years in the health and wellness industry, nerd out with Miriam about Pilates and inspire Lavetta to stop being a Pilates scaredy-cat. Please support Alexa by visiting https://www.lowimpactfit.com/. Other links: https://www.pilateswithpatty.com/ ----- If you like this episode, please join us we...

s7 e3 — MARY DAVIDSON KENNER and MARTHA MITCHELL: “Now That’s What We Call Gaslighting!” 26.09.2024 1:05:12

This week, Miriam covers the life and extraordinary talents of inventor, Mary Davidson Kenner; and Lavetta covers the life and scandalous accounts of Watergate wife, Martha Mitchell. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Not...

s7 e2 — DOLORES HUERTA and EARTHA KITT: "Cat Ladies, Get Into Formation!” 19.09.2024 1:22:54

This week, Lavetta covers the extraordinary life and work of civil rights icon, Dolores Huerta; and Miriam covers the amazing life and work of Hollywood icon, Eartha Kitt. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen...

s7 e1 — OPAL LEE and CHRISTINE KEELER: “The Zipper Goes Up!” 12.09.2024 1:22:56

This week, Miriam covers the extraordinary life of teacher and activist, Opal Lee, aka the Grandmother of Juneteenth; and Lavetta covers the unbelievable life of one of Cold War-era Britain’s most notorious women, showgirl and model, Christine Keeler. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: inst...

s6 e13 — THE BARBIE BANDITS and SARAH PALIN: Not one grey cell between the two of ‘em! 29.08.2024 1:27:10

This week, Lavetta covers the criminal deeds of bank robbers, the Barbie Bandits; and Miriam covers the political ones of 2008 Republican VP Candidate, Sarah Palin. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen websit...

s6 e12 — EDITH LOUISA CAVELL and JENNIFER PAN: Secrets, lies and dreadlocks? 22.08.2024 1:25:35

This week, Miriam covers the gangsta wartime activities of celebrated British nurse, Edith Louisa Cavell; and Lavetta covers the notorious activities of convicted Canadian murderess, Jennifer Pan. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.p...

s6 e11 — MARIE LAVEAU and REBECA ANDRADE: Catch my Voodoo and cocky fresh! 15.08.2024 1:33:24

This week, Lavetta covers the surprising life of the notorious Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau; and Miriam covers the surprising background of the fantastic Brazilian Olympian, Rebeca Andrade. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https:/...

s6 e10 — MELINDA FRENCH GATES and HEIDI FLEISS: To pimp a butterfly! 08.08.2024 1:33:39

This week, Miriam covers the brilliant philanthropist Melinda French Gates; and Lavetta covers the notorious Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website: https://notoriouswomen...

s6 e9 — MAGDALENA SOLIS and E. JEAN CARROLL: the murderess and the survivor (s2 e4 rerun) 01.08.2024 1:07:16

This week, we want to revisit an older episode, where Lavetta tells the story of Mexican cult leader Magdalen Solis; and Miriam tells the story of the woman who sued Trump and won, E. Jean Carroll. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www....

s6 e8 — BECKY O’DONNELL and MARY ANN COTTON: Now why you wanna go and do that, love, huh?! 25.07.2024 1:15:20

This week, Lavetta covers the notorious modern-day murderess, Becky O’Donnell; and Miriam covers the Victorian murderess, Mary Ann Cotton. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website: https://notoriouswomenp...

s6 e7 — DR. RUTH WESTHEIMER and LOUISE MERIWETHER: Them ones that would help you hide a body! 18.07.2024 1:16:40

This week, Miriam covers the extraordinary life of sex therapist and talk show host, Dr. Ruth Westheimer; and Lavetta covers the extraordinary life of author and activist, Louise Meriwether. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon...

s6 e6 — ABIGAIL ADAMS and ZAHA HADID: Now that’s one big-ass vagina! 11.07.2024 1:20:55

This week, Lavetta covers the notorious second First Lady of the US, Abigail Adams; and Miriam covers the controversial trailblazing architect, Zaha Hadid. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website: https:...

s6 e5 — SYBIL LUDINGTON and SARAH WILSON: All a bad b!tch needs is money! 04.07.2024 52:15

This week, Miriam covers the remarkable service of the Colonial heroine, Sybil Luddington; and Lavetta covers the dastardly deeds of Colonial scammer, Sarah Wilson. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen websit...

s6 e4 — CELIA CRUZ and RUTH ELLIS: Azúcar! 27.06.2024 1:09:17

This week, Lavetta covers the iconic life and career of the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz; and Miriam covers the extraordinary life and legacy of activist Ruth Ellis. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website...

s6 e3 — ANNE BONNY and PATRA: Booty, booty, booty, booty ... booty everywhere! 20.06.2024 1:13:48

This week, Miriam covers the unbelievably exciting life of pirate Queen, Anne Bonny; and Lavetta covers the extremely sexy career of dancehall Queen, Patra. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website: https...

s6 e2 — MILLIE JACKSON and SYLVIA RIVERA: It’s the f%cking & fighting for us! 13.06.2024 1:23:32

This week, Lavetta continues to honor Black Music Month by covering the career of the “Queen of Raunchy R&B” Millie Jackson; and Miriam honors Pride Month with the life of LGBTQ+ icon Sylvia Rivera. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https:/...

s6 e1 — MARTHA GELLHORN and LISA “LEFT EYE” LOPES: No Scrubs! 06.06.2024 1:25:32

This week, the ladies are back from a much needed break to kick off Season 6 with a bang. Miriam takes us around the round with the fascinating life of reporter and all-around badass, Martha Gellhorn; and Lavetta takes us on a musical journey for Black Music Month with the amazing life of pop royalty, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions...

s5 e13 — VAVA and JANET GREEN: Mustard on the beat, ho! 16.05.2024 1:11:22

In this week’s season finale, in honor of the rap beef between Kendrick and Drake, Lavetta covers Chinese hip hop artist, Vava; and in honor of transformative filmmaking, Miriam covers British screenwriter, Janet Green. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/...

s5 e12 — CLARA BOW and HOSOKAWA TAMA: Cuts both ways 09.05.2024 1:11:10

This week, Miriam covers the original Hollywood “It Girl,” actress Clara Bow; and Lavetta covers the inspiration for the character Mariko-sama from the hit show “Shogun,” Hosokawa Tama. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

s5 e11 — CAMILLE COSBY and KHUTULUN: Just put him in a headlock! 02.05.2024 1:21:34

This week, Lavetta covers the fascinating life of producer and philanthropist, Camille Cosby; and Miriam covers the little known exploits of warrior and total badass, Khutulun. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Notorious...

s5 e10 — ESTHER PEREL and WALLIS SIMPSON: Booty calls all around! 25.04.2024 1:28:39

This week, Miriam covers the career of Belgian-American psychotherapist and author who wants us to connect more, Esther Perel; and Lavetta covers the marriages of American socialite and Nazi sympathizer who stole the heart of the King of England, Wallis Simpson. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com ins...