Feminist Book Club is the premier online hub for intersectional readers and anyone who wants to infuse their bookshelves with social justice. We encourage resistance through reading with our blog, podcast, events, and our signature monthly subscription box.
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Feminist Book Club Podcasts
This isn’t your average podcast—it’s a radical little book club for your ears. Each week on Assigned Reading, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp invites a brilliant guest to read and unpack a feminist essay. Together, they dive into the juicy, nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable questions these texts raise about power, identity, leadership, liberation, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to have big conversations about big ideas—but without having to get dressed, make small talk, or leave you ...
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A podcast with queer, feminist takes on the Dark Knight. Hosted by Chris, TJ, and Mark, with rotating special guests!
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Melody Carlisle and Sabrina Bradley love romance and they do it out loud! Every Monday, these long-distance best friends recap romance novels from a comedic, intersectional feminist, sex-positive perspective. If you're itching for a BFF book club or just love raucous slumber party vibes, this is the show for you! Whether you've read the book or not, all are welcome! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound.
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/subscribe Are you tired of reading the same angsty hero narrative over and over again? So are we. That's why we're examining stories that feature rebellious heroines through an intersectional feminist lens. In this podcast, we will go deep into the latest bestsellers, comic books, and English class-worthy literature without taking ourselves too seriously. It's a book club for feminist literary nerds. So, grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and ...
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A monthly book club discussion from Cafe Con Libros, an Intersectional Feminist Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Brooklyn. Each month, Kalima DeSuze along with a community member, take a deep dive into the Feminist & Bookish subscription pick. Using an intersectional lens, the peer reflects on pressing themes, key takeaways, and the changing face of Feminism.
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Women With Books is a curated podcast, hosted by USA Today Bestselling Author Lindsay Emory. With a focus on women and women-identifying authors and genres, we are a book club for readers, celebrating our favorite books and media and all the fabulous things in life.
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Interviews with Scholars of Ireland about their New Books
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Welcome to “A Nerdy Book Club,” the podcast where we explore literature and fan-created works. Join our host as we dive deep into books.
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A weekly podcast which explores pop culture, the humanities, and how they matter for our daily lives. Each week, your hosts (Hannah and Suzanne) share three (ish) things as we engage with all that delights, intrigues, and sometimes repels us; both in our areas of shared interest (ex: football, makeup, Jane Austen, Schitt’s Creek, and wine) as well as our individual specialties (ex: art history, museum studies, film, and theology). Join for the topics, stay for the conversation, and enjoy our ...
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We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure you give us a follow so you don't miss out on future episodes.
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Film director Katherine Dudas (@katherinedudas_) & TV writer Lizzy Pace (@pacecase) host a book club but the books are premium TV shows, most of which are on MAX fka HBOMAX... Our current seasons: -HBOLAX (new free episode every Monday): SHOGUN Season 1 (Hulu) -HBOLAX MAX (new patreon episode every Friday): THE CURSE Season 1 (Paramount Plus) - patreon.com/hbolax Patreon: HBOLAX MAX also holds our entire back catalog: -JURY DUTY Season 1 -SILO Season 1 -SEVERANCE Season 1 -YELLOWJACKETS Seas ...
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MINI POD! This short episode is a quick hit of memoirs by former and current women’s basketball players in celebration of the current WNBA Play-Offs. Books mentioned: They Better Call Me Sugar by Sugar Rodgers (cw: family death and incarceration) Catch a Star by Tamika Catchings Dear Black Girls by A’ja Wilson Love & Justice by Maya Moore Irons and…
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Higher by Roz Alexander (Part 1) | 399.1
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1:08:42Hey HBs! We're here with a sapphic Rosh Hashanah book by a bona fide HB Author: HIGHER by Roz Alexander. It's a steamy, grumpy/sunshine, butch-for-butch romance with art, pollinators, and super sticky drives. Bonus Content: great authors notes, tops and bottoms, being Stone, girlfriend stipends, and more! This Friday on the bonus feed, we're recapp…
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SMNTY Classics: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us
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16:02A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inherently conservative? Learn more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Introducing: Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
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3:50When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into …
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A Look at Modern Friendship: Part 1
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1:05:45What does friendship look like for adults these days? How do adults make (and keep) close relationships, and why do people drift apart? Anney and Samantha chat about research and personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #187: Untangling the Knitting Controversy
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16:49A recent experiment in easing anxiety and preventing doom scrolling backfired when the knowledge of knitters was dismissed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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While Meta openly claims that they are supportive of 'free expression' around accurate health information, in practice they regularly take down accurate reproductive rights content without transparency. Bridget Todd joins us to sift through Meta's proclaimed standards versus the reality, and why it's such a problem. See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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Fictional Women Around the World: Morticia Addams
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10:00The matriarch of the Addams family, Morticia Addams, contains (often dangerous) multitudes. We brush off her legacy when it comes to sexuality and mother-daughter relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Intro to Romance Books for Non-Romance Readers
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38:55The romance genre is what keeps the book industry afloat, but where do you start if you’re not typically a romance reader? Join Renee, Mhairie, and Shoshana for a quick introduction to some of the terms used in the romance genre, plus recommendations for folks who don’t typically read romance. This episode is perfect for readers new to romance, con…
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Wolf and Wildflower by Stacy Reid (Part 2) | 398.2
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1:14:13Hey HBs! We're here with part 2 of THE WOLF AND THE WILDFLOWER by Stacy Reid! Lady Loves: Sabrina: If you haven't experienced the Lord of the Rings movies, make sure you do it with someone whose special interest is LOR and everything JRR Tolkien. Mel: Go get the book I narrated! It's THE ELEMENTS OF CHEMISTRY by Penny Reid! You can find it on her w…
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Wolf and Wildflower by Stacy Reid (Part 1) | 398.1
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1:22:10Hey HBs! We're here with part 1 of THE WOLF AND THE WILDFLOWER by Stacy Reid! This bonkers historical has an AMAZING premise and this author sticks the landing!! This might just be Mel's favorite read of 2025. Episode Sponsor: THE SPITE DATE by Pippa Grant! The Spite Date is a riotously fun opposites attract romance featuring a golden retriever cel…
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Monday Mini: Gender Differences in Gambling
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11:07More women are gambling. Why, and what does it mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Wednesday Addams hates us and we love her for it. Why do we have a fascination with deadpan women? What does feminism and girlhood have to do with it? What about dancing and goth fashion?? We discuss in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Charlie Kirk’s Death Unveils the Real War We’re In
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42:48The shocking murder of Charlie Kirk has shaken many of us. But more than grief, it has unveiled something deeper. In this episode, Jeremy and Phil Cotnoir wrestle with what moments like this reveal: not just political tension, but the spiritual battle beneath it all. What do these “micro-apocalypses” show us about meaning, about the sacred order ho…
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After her best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Mila Flores uses magic to bring her back for one week to get to the bottom of what happened. Only thing is, she also brought two other recently deceased girls who bullied her and none of them remember how they died. That is the plot of Lily Anderson's 2018 book Undead Girl Gang. Join us as …
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In this self-indulgent episode, Anney and Samantha chat about some examples of podcasting in television shows and movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Part 3, Chapter 5)
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24:11In the finale of the Terminus trilogy, Tilda and Madison try to escape all the forces that want to control or destroy them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: Nirvana Bhandary
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11:21Today we spotlight the work of Nepali agitator, activist, writer and filmmaker Nirvana Bhandary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feral and Hysterical: In conversation with Mother Horror
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33:21The ‘ber months are here, so that means we’re reading horror. You know we read horror all year round, but we brought in the expert - Mother Horror herself! Tune in to hear Mhairie chat about horror books, women in horror, becoming an accidental author, and good old fashioned vibes reading. Books mentioned: Feral and Hysterical Mother Horror’s Ultim…
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Semi Charmed by Isabel Jordan (Part 2) | 397.2
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1:06:35Hey HBs! It's time for part 2 of Semi-Charmed by Isabel Jordan. When we left off Harper had just taken Riddick to be surreptitiously examined by her super empath mom and.... he didn’t get attacked with cutlery, so he’s got that sweet, sweet approval! Now they’re at a bar and while he confirmed that he’s attracted to her, he absolutely doesn’t want …
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After the 2025 US Presidential election, the number of people trying to leave the US has increased. Anney and Samantha go over some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Semi Charmed by Isabel Jordan (Part 1) | 397.1
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1:30:13Hey HBs! Today Sabrina and Mel are wrapping themselves in nostalgia blankets and recapping Semi-Charmed by Isabel Jordan. We're in a universe in which vamps have gone public and now our two MCs aren't allowed to hunt them anymore! She's a psychic, he's a slayer, and getting jobs that aren't "hunt vampires" has proven to be a bumpy road. If she can …
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What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently? We investigate in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Yves schools us on the history of Mary S. Peake, a trailblazing Black American teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #185: A Call for Birthday Advice
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12:46Samantha is embarking on a birthday journey to New York, and has sent up the SMNTY signal for recommendations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Deirdre F. Brady, "Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers' Club (1933-1958)" (Liverpool UP, 2021)
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54:35In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers’ Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers’ Club, a twentieth-century women’s only coterie that helped to establish a netwo…
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Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tropes and dig into the enduring popularity of the whodunit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Averill Earls, "Love in the Lav: A Social Biography of Same-Sex Desire in Ireland, 1922-1972" (Temple UP, 2025)
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33:25Averill Earls is an associate professor in history at St. Olaf’s College and her research focuses on sexuality and modern Ireland. Her writing has appeared in the Journal of the History of Sexuality, Historical Reflections (in the top-visited issue of the journal to date), Perspectives Magazine, Nursing Clio, and Notches Blog. In 2021 she was award…
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