Feminine (and feminist) podcasts to listen to
There's something for everyone: from social criticism to Art History
G-Club
November 19th, 2024
November 19th, 2024
The future of information and entertainment seems to be in video. However, for a few years now, podcasts have been dominating the scene with their quantity, variety, and reach. In Italy, the favorites seem to be those about true crime or, more generally, about crime stories. In this article, we've curated a selection of podcasts that could be described—using a broad and generic term—as women-oriented, feminist, created by women (also and especially) for women. The selection is quite diverse: it ranges from social issues to art, from rights and awareness to friendly chats, financial and life advice, and investigative pieces. Because being a woman today is complex and multifaceted, and depending on the time of day and our lives, we want to be entertained, informed, get angry, or listen to advice and find motivation on Spotify.
Figlie
Produced by Chora Media for Rai Play Sound, written and narrated by Sara Poma with the help of Sofia Borri, Figlie tells the true story of Sara and Sofia, and their shared need to process the absence of a mother. The story actually begins with Silvia, a 35-year-old architect who opposed the Argentine dictatorship and was kidnapped by the military along with her daughter Sofia, who was only 2 years old. They would never see each other again.
Oltre - An Investigation into the Italian Incel Universe
Winner of the Roberto Morrione Prize for investigative journalism under 30, Oltre explores in three episodes the roots of the incel phenomenon. Through the voices of those who have been in contact with this community, it tries to understand if leaving it is possible. Beatrice Petrella spent eight months infiltrating these online communities, pretending to be an involuntary celibate in chats and groups where women are excluded, to understand where all that hatred came from and why it's time to stop it.
Paladine
Produced by Chora Media for the Directorate of Museums of the Ministry of Culture, Paladine tells 8 stories of archaeologists and Art History experts. It is narrated by Serena Dandini with the participation of Orsetta De Rossi, and written by Michela Guberti and Francesca Borghetti. The goal is to reignite the public's love and curiosity for Italy's Cultural Heritage and its fascinating history.
A Gambe Larghe
A 6-episode podcast created and written by Domitilla Pirro, Benedetta Petroni, and Sara Bertazzini, A Gambe Larghe was born to give voice to a painful reality that is still rarely discussed: obstetric violence. Through a collective narrative, the podcast gathers women's stories, creating a mosaic of testimonies. It is produced by Mondadori Studios.
Dream, Girl
Founded by Sheen Gurrib, Dream, Girl is a podcast that aims to motivate girls, helping them achieve their goals and build confidence in life, dating, and work. Its host and writer graduated from Oxford and worked for years as a consultant in Dubai. Now, with the help of guests and external contributions, she is dedicated to helping girls with practical advice and real-life examples. The podcast is also available on YouTube.
Girl Code The Podcast
In Girl Code, Madison and Kaitlyn talk about their lives, the challenges they face as twenty-somethings, tough moments, weird dating stories, wellness experiments, and careers, often with the help and perspective of guests. What have they learned? How can it help us? Listening to them feels like calling your friends.
Il fatto delle Sabine
"From Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus to Cher. From Leonardo da Vinci to Leonardo DiCaprio. From the Storming of the Bastille to that time Britney threw a Coca-Cola in a paparazzo's face. Il Fatto delle Sabine explores each day the story of a character or event tied to that date," says this daily podcast, born from Sabwayroll's TikTok profile and produced by Hypercast network.
