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

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s3 e10 — POCAHONTAS and C. DELORES TUCKER: But what did SHE say happened? 05.10.2023 1:24:58

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. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram...

s3 e9 — MATA HARI and THE RANI OF JHANSI: Woman, thou art too bold! 28.09.2023 1:10:56

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. ----- 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...

s3 e8 — SIMONE BILES and GRISELDA BLANCO (Part 2): She did that sh!t! 21.09.2023 1:09:51

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. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpo...

s3 e7 — GRISELDA BLANCO (Part 1) and KATE WARNE: Crack is wack! 14.09.2023 1:02:28

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. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: htt...

s3 e6 — KATIE SANDWINA and FAWN HALL: Bad idea? Yes, and... 07.09.2023 1:16:52

This week, Miriam tells the remarkable story of strong woman, Katie Sandwina; and Lavetta tells the story of the notorious political secretary, Fawn Hall. ----- 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...

s3 e5 — MARY SKADEN TWEED and WANG ZHENYI: The math ain’t math-in right! 31.08.2023 1:10:58

This week, Lavetta tells the story of the abstruse wife of one of America’s most corrupt politicians, Mary Skaden Tweed; and Miriam tells the extraordinary life of Chinese scholar and poet, Wang Zhenyi. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: http...

s3 e4 — FRAN DRESCHER and SISTER PING: Sister Ping, have I got a nanny for you! 24.08.2023 1:26:11

This week, Miriam covers the life of everyone’s favorite tv nanny turned badass union leader, Fran Drescher; and Lavetta covers the life of humble immigrant nanny turned criminal mastermind, Sister Ping. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: http...

s3 e3 — GIULIA TOFANA and ELIZABETH BLACKWELL: Is Mozart confused or high? 17.08.2023 1:15:38

This week, Lavetta tells the story of history’s most prolific serial killers, Giulia Tofana; and Miriam tells the interesting and complicated life story of British-American physician, Elizabeth Blackwell. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast/ patreon: ht...

s3 e2 — YAYOI KUSAMA and NANCY BROPHY: Therapy? Or stab, stab, stab? 10.08.2023 1:08:20

This week, Miriam tells the story of avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama; and Lavetta recounts the deeds of the murderess housewife Nancy Brophy. ----- 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://notoriousw...

s3 e1 — MARTHA WASHINGTON and MOTHER TERESA: Are we too woke for this sh!t? 02.08.2023 1:34:56

This week, Lavetta talks about the life of America’s first First Lady, Martha Washington; and Miriam talks about the life work of humanitarian Mother Teresa. And neither is who you think they were... ----- 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:/...

s2 e13 — ARUNDHATI KATJU and KANDAKE AMANIRENAS: the lawyer and the warrior 20.07.2023 56:05

This week, Miriam covers the recent court and LGBTQ+ legislative victories of lawyer Arundhati Katju; and Lavetta covers the extraordinary reign of Kushite Queen, Kandake Amanirenas, and her victory against the Romans. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenpodcast...

s2 e12 — KALOMT’E K’ABEL and SUSAN ATKINS: the Mayan queen and the Manson girl 13.07.2023 1:05:08

This week, Lavetta covers the remarkable and little known Mayan Queen, Kalomt’e K’abel; and Miriam covers the bonkers story of “Manson Girl” Susan Atkins. ----- 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: http...

s2 e11 — RUTH FIRST and SUSAN SMITH: the political prisoner and the killer 05.07.2023 1:05:23

This week, Miriam tells the extraordinary life story of South African political prisoner Ruth First; and Lavetta tells the story of the disturbing crimes of Susan Smith. ----- 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/NotoriousWome...

s2 e10 — ANITA BRYANT and ANNEMARIE SCHWARZENBACH: the OG “Karen” and the bohemian writer 29.06.2023 1:13:01

This week, Lavetta tells the story of the cringey antics of the 1970s anti-gay poster girl, Anita Bryant; and Miriam tells the story of the fascinating life of noted writer, Annemarie Schwarzenbach. ----- 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://w...

s2 e9 — MAYBELLE BLAIR and HONEY DIJON: the athlete and the DJ 22.06.2023 56:34

This week, Miriam tells the story of the pioneering baseball player, Maybelle Blair; and Lavetta tells the story of music griot and DJ, Honey Dijon. ----- 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://no...

s2 e8 — HENRIETTA WILLIAMS FOSTER and SHIRLEY CHISHOLM (part 2): the cowgirl and the politician 15.06.2023 1:19:02

This week, Lavetta tells the story of Texas legend and pioneering cowgirl, Henrietta Williams Foster (aka Aunt Rita); and Miriam finishes part 2 of the life story of the barrier breaking icon and politician, Shirley Chisholm. ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswome...

s2 e7 — SHIRLEY CHISHOLM (part 1) and TINA TURNER: the politician and the rocker 08.06.2023 1:15:49

This week, Miriam covers the political pioneering politician, Shirley Chisholm; and Lavetta covers the life of the beloved and recently departed Tina Turner (aka “The Queen of Rock and Roll” and "Simply the Best.") ----- If you like this episode, please join us weekly for more discussions of notorious women. ----- email: notoriouswmpod@gmail.com instagram: instagram.com/notoriouswomenp...

s2 e6 — EVA BRAUN and BIBI AISHA: the complicit and the brave 01.06.2023 1:10:13

This week, Lavetta recounts the life of Hitler’s complicit mistress turned wife, Eva Braun; and Miriam tells the story of brave Afghan wife turned activist Bibi Aisha. ----- 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...

s2 e5 — CERISE CASTLE and NINA MAE MCKINNEY: the reporter and the sepia siren 25.05.2023 1:08:20

This week, Miriam tells the story of investigative journalist Cerise Castle; and Lavetta tells the story of 1930s Sepia screen siren Nina Mae McKinney (aka The Black Garbo). ----- 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...

s2 e4 — MAGDALENA SOLIS and E. JEAN CARROLL: the murderess and the survivor 18.05.2023 1:07:16

This week, 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.patreon.com/NotoriousWomen website: https...

s2 e3 — GWEN SHAMBLIN LARA and LISA NOWAK: the guru and the astronaut 11.05.2023 1:23:53

This week, Miriam tells the story of notorious self help guru Gwen Shamblin Lara; and Lavetta tells the story of celebrated astronaut turned scorned woman, Lisa Nowak. ----- 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 w...

s2 e2 — LEE YONG-SOO and SADA ABE: the survivor and the killer 04.05.2023 1:20:01

This week, Miriam tells the story of WWII survivor turned activist Lee Young-Soo; and Lavetta tells the story of aspiring geisha turned murderess Sada Abe. ----- 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: http...

s2 e1 — MONICA LEWINSKY and ANA MENDIETA: the intern and the artist 27.04.2023 1:21:24

This week, Lavetta talks about Monica Lewinsky and, yes, that notorious blue dress; and Miriam talks about the life of famed artist Ana Mendieta. ----- 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://notor...

s1 e13 — HEDY LAMARR and RAYA & SAKINA: the beautiful and the deadly 13.04.2023 1:27:51

This week, Miriam tells the story of one of Old Hollywood’s most beautiful leading ladies, Hedy Lamarr, and Lavetta tells the story of Egypt’s most famous serial killers, Raya and Sakina. ----- 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...

s1 e12 — DORIS PAYNE and SELENA GOMEZ: Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! 06.04.2023 1:43:22

This week, Lavetta tells the story of notorious jewel thief Doris Payne, and Miriam talks about the career and philanthropy of Selena Gomez. ----- 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://notoriousw...