Description
A podcast about weird, wild, and witchy women.
From real life women-in-the-attic stories to the secret lives of cult leader wives, we dig deep into the stories of women who for one reason or another were ostracized, feared, or locked away.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
65 episodes
Trailblazer? Check. Feminist icon? Check. Authoritarian nepobaby? Also check. In this episode, we're talking about Indira Gandhi, beloved champion for the poor and also promoter of forced sterilization, making her one of the most controversial female politicians in history. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h31 | Published on January 24, 2024
Objects flying and breaking, strange noises, a young girl in the midst of it all — it's the plot of a movie for most. For Tina Resch, it was real life. Or was it? In this episode, we talk about the seemingly innocent story of a small town poltergeist that devolves into a violent murder. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h29 | Published on January 17, 2024
We're back from our holiday break and who better to kick off 2024 with than the literary mastermind, scathing critic, and queer icon, Virginia Woolf? In this episode, Sarah tells her story — from the origins of her writing career, to her star-studded social circle, to her infamous death. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h38 | Published on January 10, 2024
We're going on a wee lil' holiday break because we're just girls! We can't work all the time! So here's a minisode, as a treat, and then we'll see you in 2024!In this minisode, we talk about being single around the holidays, how non-singles can better support their single friends and family members, and the importance of a village mindset. Oh, and we sing a couple carols! Fun! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
28min | Published on December 20, 2023
Leonardo DiVinci is just beginning his career and Christopher Columbus will soon DiScOvEr the not-so-new-because-it-is-very-much-occupied world. But who cares what the men were doing?? Today we're learning about the baddest bitch of the Italian Renaissance, the Tiger Queen, Caterina Sforza. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h30 | Published on December 13, 2023
The crazy cat lady trope has been around since the middle ages. Who is at fault? The Roman Catholic Church of course! In this episode, your hosts talk about how this trope played a part in everything from the Bubonic plague to the woman's suffrage movement.---We now have a Discord just for Patreon subscribers! For $3 you can support us on Patreon and gab with the gals about episodes, post your unhinged on hinged screenshots, share your crafts and current reads, and more. LET'S BE FRIENDS IRL!!! https://www.patreon.com/MadWomanintheAtticPod Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h39 | Published on December 6, 2023
Get in losers, we're going on strike! This week, we're talking about a disaster that transformed labor laws and safety regulations — the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. We also chat about our employer red flags, shopping sustainably in a capitalist hellscape, and a rapid game of would-you-rather. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h22 | Published on November 29, 2023
This week, we're talking about super light-hearted fun girlypop stuff like mental illness, trauma responses, and incarceration! Neat! Sarah shares the story of Aileen Wuornos, and begs the question: is Aileen Wuornos a heartless man-hating killer? Just a girl who was repeatedly failed by the people and systems that should have protected her? Or, perhaps, a mysterious third option? Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h11 | Published on November 22, 2023
This episode is for the listeners who had an ancient Egypt phase in 5th grade! We're talking about Hatshepsut — a marketing genius with the power of the gods (obelisks?) on her side. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h32 | Published on November 15, 2023
We're back! This week, we meet Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the charismatic (and really bad) leader of a New Age cult called The Family. We also talk about what makes a cult a cult. MLMs definitely count, but what about church camp? Trader Joe's? Fruitarianism? ---We now have a Discord just for Patreon subscribers! For $3 you can support us on Patreon and gab with the gals about episodes, post your unhinged on hinged screenshots, share your crafts and current reads, and more. LET'S BE FRIENDS IRL!!! https://www.patreon.com/MadWomanintheAtticPod Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h30 | Published on November 8, 2023
Description
A podcast about weird, wild, and witchy women.
From real life women-in-the-attic stories to the secret lives of cult leader wives, we dig deep into the stories of women who for one reason or another were ostracized, feared, or locked away.
Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
65 episodes
Trailblazer? Check. Feminist icon? Check. Authoritarian nepobaby? Also check. In this episode, we're talking about Indira Gandhi, beloved champion for the poor and also promoter of forced sterilization, making her one of the most controversial female politicians in history. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h31 | Published on January 24, 2024
Objects flying and breaking, strange noises, a young girl in the midst of it all — it's the plot of a movie for most. For Tina Resch, it was real life. Or was it? In this episode, we talk about the seemingly innocent story of a small town poltergeist that devolves into a violent murder. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h29 | Published on January 17, 2024
We're back from our holiday break and who better to kick off 2024 with than the literary mastermind, scathing critic, and queer icon, Virginia Woolf? In this episode, Sarah tells her story — from the origins of her writing career, to her star-studded social circle, to her infamous death. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h38 | Published on January 10, 2024
We're going on a wee lil' holiday break because we're just girls! We can't work all the time! So here's a minisode, as a treat, and then we'll see you in 2024!In this minisode, we talk about being single around the holidays, how non-singles can better support their single friends and family members, and the importance of a village mindset. Oh, and we sing a couple carols! Fun! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
28min | Published on December 20, 2023
Leonardo DiVinci is just beginning his career and Christopher Columbus will soon DiScOvEr the not-so-new-because-it-is-very-much-occupied world. But who cares what the men were doing?? Today we're learning about the baddest bitch of the Italian Renaissance, the Tiger Queen, Caterina Sforza. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h30 | Published on December 13, 2023
The crazy cat lady trope has been around since the middle ages. Who is at fault? The Roman Catholic Church of course! In this episode, your hosts talk about how this trope played a part in everything from the Bubonic plague to the woman's suffrage movement.---We now have a Discord just for Patreon subscribers! For $3 you can support us on Patreon and gab with the gals about episodes, post your unhinged on hinged screenshots, share your crafts and current reads, and more. LET'S BE FRIENDS IRL!!! https://www.patreon.com/MadWomanintheAtticPod Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h39 | Published on December 6, 2023
Get in losers, we're going on strike! This week, we're talking about a disaster that transformed labor laws and safety regulations — the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. We also chat about our employer red flags, shopping sustainably in a capitalist hellscape, and a rapid game of would-you-rather. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h22 | Published on November 29, 2023
This week, we're talking about super light-hearted fun girlypop stuff like mental illness, trauma responses, and incarceration! Neat! Sarah shares the story of Aileen Wuornos, and begs the question: is Aileen Wuornos a heartless man-hating killer? Just a girl who was repeatedly failed by the people and systems that should have protected her? Or, perhaps, a mysterious third option? Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h11 | Published on November 22, 2023
This episode is for the listeners who had an ancient Egypt phase in 5th grade! We're talking about Hatshepsut — a marketing genius with the power of the gods (obelisks?) on her side. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h32 | Published on November 15, 2023
We're back! This week, we meet Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the charismatic (and really bad) leader of a New Age cult called The Family. We also talk about what makes a cult a cult. MLMs definitely count, but what about church camp? Trader Joe's? Fruitarianism? ---We now have a Discord just for Patreon subscribers! For $3 you can support us on Patreon and gab with the gals about episodes, post your unhinged on hinged screenshots, share your crafts and current reads, and more. LET'S BE FRIENDS IRL!!! https://www.patreon.com/MadWomanintheAtticPod Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
1h30 | Published on November 8, 2023