The C Word’s top 10 female-led podcasts to listen to
Guys we’ve F****d
If you’re looking for a show that is all about Sex Positivy and celebrating female sexuality - then look no further! Hosted by stand - up comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson who will unequivocally become the best friends you never knew you needed.
Guys We’ve F****d celebrates sex in every form and it does not confirmto societal pressures, they celebrate sex workers, porn stars and women who just wanna have fun - no judgement here, their only aim being to promote a healthier outlook on sex. Every Friday they discuss taboo kinks, interview revolutionaries in sexual health, cultural icons and occasionally the guys they’ve fucked.
Just Between Us
Just Between Us is the Agony Aunt you never knew you needed, each week hosts Allison Raskin and Gaby Dunn answer questions from listeners seeking advice while they openly discuss everything from mental health to sex and all the stuff in-between. They interview a different guest on each show where they discuss a random topic affecting the world - guests also play Hypertheticals which is a game that is rarely winnable but full of laughs. Even when talking to Writers or Psychiatrists they manage to balance the show jumping from high brow to lowbrow effortlessly - nothing is off limits for these New York Times best selling authors who are trying to destigmatize the world, one hilarious episode at a time.
Just So We’re Clear
Just So We’re Clear is a show hosted by Hanli Hoefer and Marissa Trew, this podcast is all about celebrating women and will make you feel like you're just having coffee with friends as you listen away. On each show they speak to a series of guests such as sex-positivitity and mental health advocates, comedians, adventurers, entrepreneurs and more.
The Han Jan Ran Show
Who needs coffee when you have the undeniable energy of The Han Jan Ran Show, each episode is full of audacious energy, breaking down boundaries with each open and honest conversation. In each episode Hannah Rankine talks to different guests who have defied expectations and made big waves for positive change within themselves or society. Each episode covers a spectrum of topics such as activism, feminism, tokenism, parenting, childbirth and so much more.
The Culture Critic Podcast
The Culture Critic Podcast brings you weekly hot takes on pop culture, current affairs and social issues. If like me you like to discuss the shocking scenes from last night's episode of The Bachelor as well as the lack of representation in cinema then this podcast is for you. Each week Nethmi critically analyses all aforementioned topics from her perspective giving her listeners her candid viewpoints on the subject at hand.
Call Your Girlfriend
Call Your Girlfriend is a podcast for long distance besties everywhere - every week, real life BFFs Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sowis call each other to discuss the intricacies of pop culture and politics. Call Your Girlfriend is brunch with your girlfriends or the text chain you have with your BFF, fiercely opinionated and not afraid to tell it as it is. They are advocates for friendships - particularly among women and femme-identified people. They believe friendships like that are important and can be an incredible source of social and political power.
Unladylike
Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin are here to break all the rules with their wisecracking, bulls*it free podcast, Unladylike. Each week they discuss the expectations we have to face as womxn everyday such as how we should be living our lives vs what we actually want to do with our lives. They tackle these issues through their trademark obsessive research as well as through stories from other rule-breakin’ ladies. It’s the weekly dose of feminist rage you never knew you needed.
Open House
Open House is quite literally an open house - each week Mel and Clancy have open and awkward conversations with each other and guests, covering everything from mental health, open relationships and of course politics. There are no holds barred on this show as each guest is invited to spill the tea on times they’ve found saying certain things out loud tough - from bad breakups, money issues and BLM they cover it all with wit and an open mind.
Why Won't You Date Me?
I’m sure we all know Nicole Byer from shows like Rupaul's Drag Race and Nailed It! and if you want a little more of her you can check out her podcast Why Won’t You Date Me? where she lightly examines why she has been single for decades through humour. This podcast is smart and funny, and not just because of Nicole's infectious wit but because of her choice of guests - comedians. Every week, Nicole invites a comedian, friend, or ex-fling to interview their dating life and figure out her own, at the end of every episode she asks her guests whether they would date her or not - expect a Nancy Drew level questioning if they say no.
Terrible, Thanks for Asking
Terrible, Thanks for Asking wants to know how you’re really feeling and it’s host Nora McInerny isn’t afraid to ask you. In each episode Nora asks real people to share their honest feelings about how they're feeling and it’s not always sad, like most open conversations there are moments of laughter, awkward silences and tears. Each episode will make you feel like you’ve just left the Yoga studio or therapy as you go through the peaks and valleys of the guests' feelings.
