8 of the best feminist podcasts to listen to now

Best feminist podcasts

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8 of the best feminist podcasts to listen to now

By Holly Bullock

8 months ago

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From the pop-culture deep-dive that’ll equip you for any topical conversation to the no-nonsense self-help show that’ll encourage you to see things differently, these are the feminist podcasts we recommend adding to your weekly listening.


If you’re anything like us, at least half of the conversations you have while out for dinner with friends will resemble the discussions had in these thought-leading podcasts. Stylist has been championing feminist media for almost 15 years, so we’re no stranger to spotlighting women’s voices on everything from politics to pop culture, and the eight shows highlighted here bring something very special to our feed.

Whether you want a nuanced deep dive into the ethics of AI girlfriends with the Polyester Podcast, a fascinating investigation into the rise of ‘30phobia’ with No Worries If Not, political commentary paired with beauty recommendations with Lady Don’t Take No or a regular update on all the under-reported internet news that affects women with There Are No Girls On The Internet, adding one of these shows to your weekly listening is guaranteed to give you food for thought (and kickstart some great IRL conversations). 

The Polyester Podcast 

If your idea of a perfect podcast is a half-hour chat unpicking the buzziest pop culture happenings of the moment through a feminist lens, this is for you. Made by indie feminist magazine Polyester and hosted by editors Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic, the pair delve into everything from queer pop to polyamory with fascinating insights that’ll leave you pondering long after the episode has ended.

No Worries If Not 

Alpha males, almond mums, trad wives… No Worries If Not will unpick all the internet terms you’ve ever wanted a thought-out analysis of. Hosted by feminist illustrator and writer Lily O’Farrell, otherwise known as @vulgadrawings on Instagram, each episode is like a detailed version of O’Farrell’s smart illustrations, featuring multiple contributors and intriguing points of view.

Unladylike

As one Apple Podcast review puts it, Unladylike host Cristen Conger is an expert in “dissecting sexist nonsense and educating us about interesting things”. Never dull and always peppered with humour, each episode takes on an example of the aforementioned sexist nonsense with funny yet deeply fascinating analysis, whether it’s about overthinking or boob sweat.

This Ends At Prom 

Love nothing more than a coming-of-age film? Or, more specifically, love nothing more than unpicking a coming-of-age film? Each episode of This Ends At Prom sees married hosts BJ and Harmony Colangelo do exactly this, from their queer, feminist cisgender and transgender perspectives. Mean Girls, Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen, Bring It On… if you loved a film aged 12, This Ends At Prom will likely have an episode (and lots of interesting opinions) on it.

Lady Don’t Take No 

Imagine an evening spent getting ready with girlfriends while discussing politics in podcast form, and you have the brilliantly listenable hour that is Lady Don’t Take No, hosted by writer, activist and Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza. Whether it’s a new take on Fenty Beauty or a guide to handling microaggressions while beauty shopping, every episode is guaranteed to be enlightening.

There Are No Girls On The Internet 

The premise of There Are No Girls On The Internet is simple: when it comes to the discussions we have about the online world, women and marginalised genders are all too often overlooked. Here, host Bridget Todd shines a new light on women’s experiences – investigating how women’s lives are shaped by the internet and how the internet is shaped by the women who use it. Prepare to come away infinitely more knowledgeable.

UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help For Everyone 

Want a listenable guide to unlearning some of society’s most toxic patriarchal messaging? Plug into feminist coach Kara Loewentheil’s weekly show. Promising to help listeners address self-doubt, burnout and anxiety, whether it’s advice for how to shop people-pleasing to curbing parental guilt, each episode is filled with wisdom that’ll make you question everything you’ve been socialised to believe (in a good way). 

Woman’s Hour 

It would be remiss not to include Woman’s Hour in this list – broadcast daily on BBC Radio 4, this long-running show is a must-listen for insight into women’s lives and views in the UK. With a mix of news, opinion and culture, there’s a bite-sized chunk to satisfy every part of your brain, with of-the-moment conversations to help you feel informed.


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