Silly Women

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

Amusing musings about women in the arts, by women in the arts. We are Jen, Kate and Alex, and we are Silly Women. We've known each other for over two decades. We perform together, drink together and laugh together. A lot. Being a woman in the arts can be wonderful! But it can also be tricky. Oh yes. In this inaugural series, we'll be talking about: female composers, parenthood, funny women, weight and appearance, and difficult women. But we are of course silly women too, so it won't all be serious! No, no, no. So if you fancy hearing some open and honest conversations about women in the art...

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Episode 6: Difficult Women 30.12.2025 39:20

Jen, Kate and Alex discuss difficult women in the final episode of this inaugural series. Jen gets so angry her headscarf falls off, Kate uses condiments as a weapon, Alex learns a young person word, and they all grind their teeth both literally and figuratively. TW: filthy tongues, consent, workplace bullying. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Ale...

Episode 5: Weighty Woman 23.12.2025 38:04

Jen, Kate and Alex discuss women’s weight and appearance in the arts. Jen can fit in an oven, Kate reveals a sporting secret, Alex does not have a guinea pig called Chumbawamba, and none of them are as cool as Kate’s grandfather. TW: potty mouths, suicide (referring to a character in a play), injury trauma, eating disorders. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate M...

Episode 4: Funny Women 16.12.2025 50:24

Jen, Kate and Alex discuss being a funny woman in the arts. Jen doesn’t own a brush. Kate is scared of ferries passing each other (slowly). Alex hates nature. TW we are dirty girls with dirty mouths. Ferryphobia. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Alex Young. Original Music composed by Kate Marlais. The Voice of The Patriarchy is Stiofan O'Doh...

Episode 3: Dissolving Women 10.12.2025 28:45

Jen, Kate and Alex discuss motherhood. Jen is a poet. Kate is very patient. Alex is weeping. Again. And all of them understand that art doesn't exist unless it's on instagram. TW: We have mouths like sailors. Postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Alex Young. Original Music composed by Kate Marlais. The V...

Episode 2: Composed Women 03.12.2025 33:44

Jen, Kate and Alex discuss female composers. Jen is Jo March. Kate is Judith Weir. Alex is a-weeping. And they are all at it like rabbits. TW: We are potty mouths. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Alex Young. Original Music composed by Kate Marlais. The Voice of The Patriarchy is Stiofan O'Doherty. Recorded and mixed by Janaki Anderson at Biso...

Episode 1: Lallygagging Women 02.12.2025 32:54

Jen, Kate and Alex talk about how they met, and what they do. Jen tries to make "Slashies" happen, Kate's toes are NOT sweaty, Alex is a Knight of the Medieval Realm, And they all want to burn the effin' house down. TW: We are poop mouths. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Alex Young. Original Music composed by Kate Marlais. The...

Silly Women Trailer 16.11.2025 6:24

We tease you. Oh! How we tease you. TW: We have mouths like sailors. Send a text The Credits: The Silly Women are Jennifer Greenwood, Kate Marlais and Alex Young. Original Music composed by Kate Marlais. The Voice of The Patriarchy is Stiofan O'Doherty. Recorded and mixed by Janaki Anderson at Bison Studios. Edited and produced by Kate Marlais. @sillywomenpod sillywomenpod@gmail.com https://...