Podcasts by More Than A Muse

Women Who Belong in the Kitchen from 2023-11-27T07:00

In this week's episode, Stauney and Sadie delve into the culinary arts, spotlighting six women who revolutionized North American cuisine: M.F.K. Fisher, Buwei Yang Chao, Julia Child, Paula Deen, Le...

Sarah Josepha Hale: The Woman Behind Thanksgiving from 2023-11-20T07:00

Have you ever thought about a time before the telephone when Mary didn't yet have a little lamb and there was no Thanksgiving? Those might not seem connected, but this week, Sadie takes us back to ...

Catfights, Conflicts,&Clichés: The Phenomenon of Female Feuds from 2023-11-13T07:00

In probably some of the craziest stories we've ever heard, this week, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the world of "catfights" discussing how the term evolved from its historical roots to its curr...

Maria Tallchief: America's First Prima Ballerina from 2023-11-06T07:00

This week, Stauney talks about the Prima Ballerina, Maria Tallchief and how her pioneering spirit challenged the norms of the predominantly European art form and ushered in a new era for ballet in ...

Villainous Heroines: Psychopathy in 'Gone Girl' and 'Gone with the Wind' from 2023-10-30T15:22

Happy Halloween! To end our month of murder mysteries, this week Stauney and Sadie delve into the riveting realm of two iconic characters, Amy Dunne from Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and Scarlett O'...

"Savage Appetites" Why are women so obsessed with true crime? from 2023-10-27T12:00

For this month's bonus episode, Stauney and Sadie share their thoughts on the book "Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession" by Rachel Monroe. This book covers the questi...

Unmasking the Master: The Women Behind Hitchcock from 2023-10-25T06:00

Alfred Hitchcock, renowned as the "Master of Suspense," directed a range of films with equally intricate leading ladies. In this episode, we dive deep into the horrifying connections between Hitchc...

The Many Mysteries of Nancy Drew from 2023-10-16T06:00

In our next installment of MTAM Murder Mystery Month, Sadie takes us into the enduring legacy of teenage all-American sleuth Nancy Drew! Although all the books were written under the pseudonym "Car...

Agatha Christie: The Mistress of Mystery from 2023-10-09T06:00

Welcome to More Than A Muse Murder Mystery Month!!! This week, to start our October series, Stauney covers the life of famous mystery author Agatha Christie. Although her life is highly documented,...

THREE YEARS of More Than A Muse *Annual Trivia* from 2023-10-02T16:15:13

Have you listened to every episode this year? Do you think you can correctly answer a question about every single person? For our *3rd Annual Trivia Episode* Stauney and Sadie go head to head to qu...

How Often Do You Think About the Roman Empire? from 2023-09-25T16:32

If you're on TikTok, you've probably come across the trend going around of women asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire and being absolutely floored by the freque...

"The Devil Invented Brigitte Bardot" from 2023-09-18T06:00

"Dazzling starlet, Bardot reincarnate." Olivia Rodrigo's latest album had us thinking.. what really is the story behind the infamous Bardot? In the world of cinema, few names have left as indelible...

"Who Was Mona Lisa?" The Muses Behind Our Most Famous Masterpieces from 2023-09-11T06:00

In the art world, behind every iconic masterpiece lies a narrative waiting to be discovered. This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the faces behind the frames and talking about the world's m...

Marisol Escobar: Silently Speaking through Sculpture from 2023-09-04T06:00

In the world of art history, only a few have made a big impact on how art is seen. Among famous artists, some special ones are often overlooked. This week, Stauney introduces us to Marisol Escobar ...

Paradoxes of Purity: Portrayals of Women&Girlhood in 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'The Virgin Suicides,' and 'Lolita'" from 2023-08-28T15:06:49

Women's sexuality and their purity seem to be a topic that follows us throughout time. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore how societal views on women's sexuality and purity are reflected in...

Merry Clayton&Darlene Love: The Hidden Harmonies of Backup Vocalists from 2023-08-21T06:00

Often in music, the prominence is placed on the title stars, without much regard to the people behind the scenes that help make the magic happen. This week, Sadie sheds light on a hidden part of th...

Who run the world? Girls (&their Economic Power) from 2023-08-14T06:00

Step aside wolves of wall street, this summer has been a tidal wave of economic girl power. Two big examples of this are Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour," expected to make an amazing 5 billion worldwide,...

Ursula Parrot: Ink and Intrigue of the Jazz Age from 2023-07-31T06:00

This week, Sadie takes us into the enchanting world of Ursula Parrott, a mysterious and talented writer of the Jazz Age, whose famous novel "Ex-Wife" unveils the complexities of love, marriage, and...

The Barbie Cinematic Universe: Part 2 from 2023-07-24T14:12:52

It's a Barbie world! This week, in our part two episode, we're diving headfirst into the enchanting world of the Barbie Cinematic Universe, especially those beloved animated movies from the 2000s. ...

The Most Famous Doll in the World: Barbie Part 1 from 2023-07-17T06:00

It's time for our most anticipated episode of the year! This week, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the rich history of Barbie, tracing her origins from the visionary mind of Ruth Handler in 1959 t...

Beatrix Farrand: Shattering the Greenhouse Ceiling from 2023-07-10T06:00

In the realm of landscape architecture, one name stands out as a true pioneer and visionary. This week Stauney introduces us to Beatrix Farrand, known for breaking barriers and reshaping the field ...

"First to the Front:" Uncovering Dickey Chapelle with Lorissa Rinehart from 2023-07-03T06:00

Amidst the chaos of war, one daring woman stood fearlessly behind the camera, capturing the untold stories and unyielding spirit of conflict—and then history completely erased her. This week, Staun...

Djuna Barnes: A Queer Literary Luminary from 2023-06-19T06:00

Imagine writing a book that was so obviously gay that the censorship committees couldn't even tell what it was. This week, Sadie brings us up to speed on Djuna Barnes, a fascinating and influential...

The Dual Lens: The Male vs Female Gaze from 2023-06-13T08:00

We're no strangers to talking about "the male and female gaze" but do we know what this means and represents for the art and media we consume? This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie are talkin...

Connie Converse: The First Singer-Songwriter&Her Vanishing Act from 2023-06-05T09:00

Before Bob Dylan, a young woman in Greenwich New York wrote songs, sang, and played her guitar, becoming the first record of a modern singer-songwriter. This week, Stauney introduces us to Connie C...

A Sad Beige World: A Gradual Dissipation of Detail&Color from 2023-05-29T05:00

We've gone from vibrant hues to neutral "clean girl" and why is that? This week, Sadie and Stauney dive into the world of color and how the modern world has used marketing, production, psychology, ...

Maria Callas: La Divina Prima Donna from 2023-05-22T06:00

This week, Sadie introduces us to Maria Callas, resilient and immensely gifted, who shattered barriers and redefined what it meant to be an opera star. Her turbulent journey, from a challenging chi...

Misery Business Loves Company: The 'Not Like Other Girls' Impact from 2023-05-15T06:00

This week, we're taking it back to the 2000s and the internet phenomenon that swept through pop culture: the "not like other girls" trope. One of the most famous examples of this was Paramore's hit...

Mary Jewett Pritchard: The Savior of Samoan Siapo from 2023-05-08T08:00

This week on the podcast, Stauney introduces us to Mary Jewett Pritchard. Pritchard was a Samoan textile designer and cultural advocate and was instrumental in the preservation and promotion of the...

Rivals of the Hollywood Rumor Mill: Louella Parsons&Hedda Hopper from 2023-05-01T08:00

The rivalry between Hedda Hopper and Louella Parsons is legendary in the world of Hollywood gossip. For over two decades, these two powerful women vied for control of the movie industry's rumor mil...

The Women Who Gave the Disney Princesses a Voice from 2023-04-24T08:00

Disney's iconic princess movies have captured the hearts of audiences around the world, but behind the magic are the real women who inspired the characters and the actresses who gave them voices. E...

Mary Quant: Mod&Minis of the Swinging Sixties from 2023-04-17T08:00

This week, Sadie tells us all about the inventor of the mini-skirt (and so much more!) popularized in the 1960s during the first "cool Britannica" era, also known as the 'swinging 60's' or the 'Bri...

The Spice Girls: Girl Power Generation from 2023-04-10T09:00

This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie are discussing one of the most famous girl groups of all time. In the mid-1990s, a group of five young women from England burst onto the music scene and ...

Edmonia Lewis: From Prejudice&Poison to International Prominence from 2023-04-04T18:17:38

Stauney takes us through the life of Edmonia Lewis, the trailblazing biracial black and Native American sculptor whose neoclassical masterpieces captivated audiences during her lifetime. Despite fa...

Rita Moreno: Latina Legend of Golden Hollywood from 2023-03-27T08:00

Sadie is introducing us to Rita Moreno today, one of Hollywood's last living golden Hollywood stars and the only Latina star that was able to reach mainstream fame, although she dealt with the pitf...

How The Oscars Have Failed Women from 2023-03-20T10:00

Today we are talking all about the world of cinema, and one of the oldest and biggest award ceremonies surrounding it all... The Academy Awards, nicknamed 'The Oscars' after the little statue they ...

Vivian Maier: A Mysterious Nanny&Her Secret Street Photography from 2023-03-13T10:00

This week, Stauney dives into the mysterious story of Vivian Maier, a nanny who took tens of thousands of street photos throughout her life... and never showed anyone else a single picture. She spe...

Threads of Rebellion: How Fashion Shaped Feminism from 2023-03-06T09:00

Throughout history, fashion has been an integral part of the feminist movement. From Bloomers and Suffragette colors to Pussyhats, the way individuals have dressed has been a large declaration of t...

"Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop" by Danyel Smith from 2023-03-04T15:00

In February, we delved into "Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop" by Danyel Smith. It was such a beautiful read and really opened our eyes to the amazing contributions black...

Valley Girl Vernacular, like The Way Women Talk from 2023-02-27T11:00

Raise your hand if you have ever been like totally accused of sounding like Cher Horowitz?!! Don't worry, us too. In this episode, we tackle the unfair discrimination against women's language patte...

Valley Girl Vernacular, like The Way Women Talk from 2023-02-27T11:00

Raise your hand if you have ever been like totally accused of sounding like Cher Horowitz?!! Don't worry, us too. In this episode, we tackle the unfair discrimination against women's language patte...

Florence Price: A Classical Composer&Her Hidden Symphony from 2023-02-20T17:24:35

Sadie introduces us to Florence Price, an accomplished African-American composer who persevered despite facing discrimination and limited opportunities in the early 20th century and became the firs...

Out of a Chick Flick Famine&Into a Rom-Com Renaissance from 2023-02-13T17:00:02

This week we delve into the rich history of women's pictures and explore the evolution of romantic comedies or "chick flicks". From their glory days when they ruled the box office with huge celebri...

Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley: Former Slave turned White House Seamstress from 2023-02-06T12:00

This week, Stauney introduces us to Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley. Born into slavery and working as early as age four, Elizabeth dealt with the injustices of physical and sexual abuse, feeling the full b...

The Provincetown Players: The Early 'Stages' of Female Playwrights from 2023-01-31T18:18

This week, we're talking about the early origins of a community experimental theatre group called "The Provincetown Players" that produced some of America's best theatrical works and thrived in the...

Isadora Duncan: The Mother of Modern Dance from 2023-01-23T13:00

This week, Sadie introduces us to "The Mother of Modern Dance," Isadora Duncan. Known for her free-flowing dancing and choreography that began the modern and contemporary dance movement, she was tr...

Darling, We're Worried: How 'The Stepford Wives' Story is Re-Told in Every Phase of Feminism from 2023-01-16T14:00

We all heard the drama of 'Don't Worry, Darling' with rumors of spitting on co-stars, affairs with the director, phone calls about "Miss Flo" and much more leaking their way into the press for an e...

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun: Marie Antoinette's Personal Portrait Artist from 2023-01-09T13:00

This week, Stauney introduces us to the personal portrait artist of Marie Antoinette, Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. Vigée Le Brun was an early French painter known for her close associations with the fa...

The Reading Renaissance (and it's all thanks to #BookTok) from 2023-01-02T13:00

Reading is trendy again! Since the Harry Potter and Twilight craze, we haven't seen the internet as obsessed with books as they have been in the past two years with the rise of #booktok, a subset o...

"It's St. Nick, Not Nicole": The Yuletide Grief of Kin-Keeping from 2022-12-26T15:57

Presents and the patriarchy? Misogyny under the mistletoe? Santa and... sexism? Today we're talking about Christmas and the unfair division of holiday labor that happens during this season of merri...

"Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel&The Romance of Holiday Hallmarks from 2022-12-23T00:00

Another monthly bonus book episode and this one is NOT to be missed with the cutest Christmas romance that filled Stauney and Sadie with absolute yuletide glee. "Faking Christmas" by Cindy Steel is...

Shirley Booth: A Triple Crown Stage Legend from 2022-12-19T07:00

Although she was one of the first recipients of the Triple Crown, the first actress ever to win a Tony and Oscar for the same role, and one of the most awarded Broadway actresses of all time, Shirl...

All I Want for Christmas is a Billboard Chart Topper from 2022-12-12T13:00

Every year in December, you can expect to hear the same classic Christmas songs that cue you into the beginning of the holiday season. Whether it's the 13 opening notes of Mariah Carey's "All I Wan...

Grandma Moses: From Farm Girl to Folk Fine Artist from 2022-12-05T13:00

Stauney talks about a beloved American painter, Anna Mary Robertson Moses, also known as "Grandma" Moses. With a 20 year farming career alongside her husband and ten children, Moses didn't start pa...

Bonus: This Womans Work With Evening Crickets from 2022-11-30T13:00

In this month's bonus book episode, we sat down to chat with Ruth from @eveningcrickets who recommended this month's book "This Woman's Work: Essays on Music" edited by Kim Gordon and Sinead Gleeso...

The Memorable Words&Work of Maya Angelou from 2022-11-28T13:00

Today Sadie introduces us to one of the most accomplished women in history. Maya Angelou is one of those women who have been quoted so many times, it almost overshadows the incredible woman and her...

The First Artists in Human History were Women from 2022-11-21T13:00

If you think of cave paintings, you think of animals and handprints and dark caves. But have you ever wondered who was behind those prehistoric works of art? You probably immediately assumed men, a...

Angel De Cora: An Indigenous Designer Known For Her Genius from 2022-11-14T20:29

You probably haven't heard of Angle De Cora, (or Hinook-Mahiwi-Kalinaka) but this artist and designer from the Winnebago/Ho-chunk indigenous community and once was considered "The First Great India...

"Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley from 2022-11-05T12:00

It's a bonus episode perfect for the end of this spooky month and we're wrapping up with our thoughts after reading the iconic monster novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. If you've been watching o...

Misunderstood Monsters of Mythology from 2022-10-31T12:00

It's Halloween and the last official episode of More Than A Muse Monster month! Have you ever noticed modern monsters are mostly men... or some form of man? The creatures of mythology are often sim...

Mary Shelley: The Goth Mother of the First Monster Novel from 2022-10-24T11:00

It's another installment of More Than A Muse Monster month! Today we're talking about the woman behind arguably the most famous gothic monster ever created, Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein...

The Undisputed Queen of Halloween: Winona Ryder from 2022-10-17T12:00

If you've ever watched a Halloween classic, you've seen one of the most iconic spooky leading ladies ever - the extremely talented Winona Ryder. From her recent popularity in Stranger Things to her...

Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? Our Annual Trivia Episode! from 2022-10-10T12:00

Are You Smarter than the Podcast Hosts? It's our podcast birthday and we're back with the second year of our trivia, to test our knowledge on all of the female artists we've discovered and covered ...

Milicent Patrick: The Only Female Movie Monster Maker from 2022-10-03T06:00

IT'S SPOOKY SEASON!!! We're so excited to kick off October with Stauney talking about Milicent Patrick, the only female movie monster maker, most known for her design of the Gill-man from the Unive...

Fanny Brice&The Funny Girl Fiasco with Lena from 'Recovering Gleek' from 2022-09-27T00:57

This week, we're talking FUNNY GIRL. Did you know that Fanny Brice was an actual female performer and comedian? We talk about the original inspiration for the now famous show, the constant setbacks...

Olivia Newton-John: From Country Charts to Grease Glory from 2022-09-19T06:00

This week, Sadie memorializes the stunning Olivia Newton-John who just recently passed away. Although most famous for her starring role in Grease, the Australian actress had a long and pretty succe...

The Women Behind Elvis from 2022-09-14T05:37

You've probably heard of the recent Elvis biopic that came out this year, but do you know more about the man behind the screen... or even more so, the women that stood behind him, were overshadowed...

Bea Feitler: A Young Controversial Trailblazer of the Magazine Industry from 2022-09-05T06:00

This week, Stauney is talking about one of her personal inspirations, Bea Feitler, a groundbreaking graphic designer from the sixties and seventies who wasn't afraid to embrace the bizarre and unco...

ONE HUNDRED EPISODES from 2022-08-29T06:00

We made it to 100 Episodes!! We get to be all reflective and reminisce on our favorite people, topics, and more that we covered that have inspired and helped shape us into the women and artists we ...

The Four Great Ladies of Impressionism from 2022-08-23T06:00

This week, we're spending our time in 18th and 19th century Paris with four great ladies and fundamental artists of Impressionism: Marie Bracquemond, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt, and Eva Gonzalès....

Minnie Pearl: A Country Comedy Darling from 2022-08-15T06:00

This week, Sadie introduces us to a Nashville country icon, Minnie Pearl. A significant character of comedic history, Pearl was a fixture at the Grand Ole Opry (and the first solo female member) fo...

The History&Exploitation of The Hula Girl from 2022-08-08T15:42

You may think you know what Hula is, but you might want to rethink your concept of it. From its origins as a spiritual practice for Hawaiian culture, the Hula has been used by tourism to exploit an...

Marion Mahony Griffin: Frank Lloyd Wright's Lifelong Nemesis from 2022-08-01T17:29

This week, Stauney brings us up to speed on Marion Mahony Griffin, one of the first female licensed architects in the whole world, and a major pioneer of the prairie school architectural style. She...

Beatrice Wood: The Ceramicist Who Inspired Titanic's Rose from 2022-07-25T06:00

This week, Stauney talks about Beatrice Wood, otherwise known as the "Mama of Dada" due to her influential role in the early Dada art movement in New York. Although she grew up in a wealthy affluen...

Pauline Boty: The ONLY Female British Pop Art Artist from 2022-07-18T06:00

This week, Sadie introduces us to the only known female artist (and founder) of the British pop art movement - Pauline Boty. Despite being a woman in a man's world, Boty was never afraid to express...

I'm so angry I made some art: overview of feminist art from 2022-07-11T13:11

This week, we are giving an overview of the movement of feminist art and its power for modern protest. We discuss what feminist art is, the beginning of its movement in the 60s and 70s, and then we...

"When Women Invented Television" by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong from 2022-07-01T06:00

It's our monthly bonus episode and this month, we're talking about the book "When Women Invented Television: The Untold Story of the Female Powerhouses Who Pioneered the Way We Watch Today" by Jenn...

Was Shakespeare a Woman? from 2022-06-27T06:00

This week, we're talking about a MAJOR history conspiracy theory surrounding the gender of the most famous playwright of all time. Although it's a major debate, often shrouded in polarizing opinion...

Kate Bush: The Musician's Musician from 2022-06-20T15:39

This week, Sadie is diving into the creator of a 1985 song that unexpectedly hit the top 5 of the charts this summer 37 years after its release. That's right, it's time to talk about Kate Bush, the...

The Creation&Design of Dasie's Drama from 2022-06-13T06:00

This week, we get a chance to dive into a personal project. Sadie, aka Dasie, has been working on her debut EP for the past year and after its release, we're talking all about it! The story that's ...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock&Roll from 2022-06-06T06:00

This week, Stauney introduces Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Long ignored by the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame and most of contemporary rock culture, Tharpe was one of the fundamental starts to the entire Rock&Ro...

Lina Wertmüller: A Grandiloquent Italian Director in White Glasses from 2022-05-30T06:00

This week, Sadie is bringing us to speed on the famed Italian director Lina Wertmüller. Wertmüller is known for many things, with careers as a puppeteer, actress, stage manager, and writer, but bec...

Part Two: Beyoncé - From 4 to The Lion King from 2022-05-23T06:00

It's part two, and once again we're breaking down the iconic and groundbreaking life of Beyoncé, a woman with so many accomplishments, record-breaking moments, and a legacy that is sure to continu...

Part One: Beyoncé - From the Beginning to Sasha Fierce from 2022-05-16T15:00

Back for another living legends episode, we're breaking down the iconic and groundbreaking life of Beyoncé, a woman with so many accomplishments, record-breaking moments, and a legacy that is wort...

Anna May Wong: A Woman of Technicolor from 2022-05-09T06:00

This week, Stauney introduces us to the first Asian-American movie star, the first Asian woman to appear in technicolor, earn a Hollywood walk of fame star, and a million other firsts. As an Asian ...

"The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion: 250 Years" from 2022-05-06T17:13

It's our monthly bonus episode and this month, we've read the book "The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion: 250 Years." This may be a short episode, but don't underestimate the importance of this inc...

The Women Who 'Fashioned' The MET Gala from 2022-05-02T18:18

It's the first Monday in May, which means tonight in New York City, the most exclusive and fashionable party of the year is taking place. But why does it happen? Who created it? and Why is it such ...

Working 9 to 5: The Movement, Music,&Movie from 2022-04-25T06:00

Today we're talking about a beloved top-grossing comedy film: "9 to 5" which was released in the 1980s. Starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, and Lily Tomlin, the movie not only was the film debut of ...

Introducing MORE THAN A MUSE (and Stauney&Sadie) from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.254985

Stauney & Sadie, our co-hosts, introduce themselves & their background in the arts, the inspiration behind "More Than A Muse Podcast" and what listeners can expect from this new podcast! 

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Augusta Savage: Civil Rights Activist&Harlem Renaissance Sculptor from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.191646

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss Augusta Savage, a civil rights activist and Harlem Renaissance Sculptor in New York City during the height of the Civil Rights movement. Unlike other a...

Let's Talk About Fangirls from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.188900

In this week's Episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss the topic of Fangirls. They dive into their own fangirl pasts (or lack there-of), the history of fangirls - from Franz Litz and The Beatles all ...

Misty Copeland: Ballet Prodigy and Diversity Advocate from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.174981

**Content Warning: We talk about Misty's struggle with her body image and eating disorder from 49:00-55:15

This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie talk about Misty Copeland: A Ballet P...

Beatrix Potter: Illustrator, Author, Mycologist&Farmer from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.167134

Although well known for her beloved tale and illustrations of "Peter Rabbit," Beatrix Potter had a long life of different interests that led her to her place as a renowned illustrator, author, m...

Gail Anderson: Graphic Designer, Writer&Educator from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.151045

In this episode, we discuss Gail Anderson, a graphic designer, writer, and educator.  Gail Anderson is by far one of the most notable black graphic designers and is responsible for continuing to...

A Bad Mix of Misogyny&Marriage from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.147885

In this episode, we talk about some of the art/historic couples that were not very lucky when it came to sexism within their marriage. We start off with a brief discussion about a scientist duo,...

Guerrilla Girls: The Secret Feminist Society of the Art World from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.140734

In this episode, we talk about the Guerrilla Girls, the anonymous group of women known for their protest art devoted to  fighting racism and sexism in the art world.  The group formed in the 198...

Fulfilling Our Childhood Dreams from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.137572

Happy International Women's Day! With every episode dedicated to celebrating women in the arts, we couldn't be happier to continue doing what we do. In this episode, we went a little of a differ...

Hilma Af Klint: The First Abstract Painter from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.091083

No title can do this one justice. Hilma Af Klint was a Swedish painter whose abstract paintings, a collection of 2000 works, were kept hidden (per her request) until 20 years after her death. He...

The Source of Artistic Inspiration from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.083549

In this episode, Stauney walks through her project on Artistic Inspiration and the different theories and facets throughout history that contribute to our ideas about art and the source of inspi...

Dame Julie Andrews: Actress, Singer, Author&Disney Legend from 2022-04-22T05:14:32.003007

In this week's episode, we dive into the life and accomplishments of the beloved Dame Julie Andrews. With an early start in broadway to groundbreaking roles in Mary Poppins and the Sound of Musi...

Loie Fuller: Pioneer of Modern Dance, Theatrical Lighting&Copyright Laws from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.983324

In this Episode, Sadie introduces us to the little-known Loie Fuller (also known as Louie Fuller or Loïe Fuller), a pioneer for modern dance, theatrical lighting, and began the discussion and ad...

JULY BOOK:"More Than A Muse"by Katie McCabe from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.969207

For our July book, we read "More Than a Muse: Creative Partnerships that Sold Talented Women Short" by Katie McCabe. In this episode, we discuss the book, the different industries, and art movem...

Female Artists of the Olympics: Bonnie Cashin, Deborah Sussman, LeAnn Rimes&The Chicks from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.966420

Surprise!!! In honor of the Olympics we’ve been spotlighting some of female artists behind the Olympics on our Instagram This week. We figured since we already had those three mini-pods recorded...

Amy Beach: The First Lady of American Music Composition from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.962596

This week Sadie introduces us to Amy Beach, the American music Composer. First widely known for her piano performance, and then later her compositions, with a vast library of works, Beach was de...

Lil Hardin Armstrong: The First Lady of Jazz from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.891356

This week we're talking about the jazz instrumentalist, Lillian Hardin Armstrong. Often referred to as the "First Lady of Jazz," she was mostly known for her connection to her husband, the famou...

SEPTEMBER BOOK:"Women Artists: The Linda Nochlin Reader"with Hall W. Rockefeller from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.874510

It's time for another bonus book episode! This month we read "Women Artists: The Linda Nochlin Reader" by Linda Nochlin, Edited by Maura Reily. To help us digest and discuss this collection of e...

Shirley Jackson: A Haunted Horror Author from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.871822

This week Sadie introduces us to an author with a class of works perfect for October. Shirley Jackson is well known for her work of fiction  "The Haunting of Hill House" recently made into a Net...

Kenojuak Ashevak: An Inuit Indigenous Artist from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.863327

This week, Stauney introduces us to the Inuit artist, Kenojuak Ashevak. Although there is little information on her life, it wasn't without struggles. Growing up in a tribe that has long been pl...

Her Royal Majesty, The Muse: The Changing Portraits of Female Political Powerhouses from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.860432

This week,  we are talking all about literal queens. We are discussing six prominent female political leaders and the role they have played in pop culture even leading up to today.  Society has ...

Karen Carpenter: A Three-Octave Contralto&Award Winning Drummer from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.844063

This week, Stauney introduces us to one of the most incredible, unique, and famous contralto vocalists of all time: Karen Carpenter! Although she has been associated mainly with her early death ...

Chat with AMANDA FRISBY JOHNSON&DECEMBER BOOK:"Changed for Good"by Stacy Wolf from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.792208

In this month's bonus episode, we got to chat with Amanda Frisby Johnson, a professional actress, and singer about her career, what musical theatre professional life is like, singing the Phantom...

Sofonisba Anguilsola: An Italian Painting Prodigy from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.789467

Today on the Podcast, Stauney introduces us to Sofonisba Anguilsola, who is one of the earliest recorded female artists we know of. At the height of the Italian Renaissance, she studied under so...

Martha Wash: The Queen of Clubland&The Most Famous Unknown Voice of the 90's from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.779006

This week on the podcast, Stauney  introduces us to Martha Wash, an incredible vocalist known for her duo The Weather Girls with their hit single "It's Raining Men" as well as her insanel...

BONUS BOOK: Women Can't Paint by Helen Gørrill from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.689394

It's our monthly bonus episode and this month, we're about the book "Women Can't Paint: Gender, the Glass Ceiling and Values in Contemporary Art" by Helen Gørrill. We talk about the interview th...

Maria Prymanchenko: An Imaginative Ukrainian Folk Artist from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.686359

This last week, a museum in Ukraine was set ablaze by Russian invaders. That museum carried over two dozen pieces by one of the most celebrated Ukrainian artists of all time. Today, Stauney intr...

Gertrude Käsebier: The First Lady of Portrait Photography from 2022-04-22T05:14:31.671332

Today Stauney talks about Gertrude Käsebier, one of the first women in the United States to become an accomplished commercial photographer, and the first woman to be known for her portrait photo...

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson: The Deathbed Daisy Queen from 2022-04-18T13:44:59

Emily Dickinson is a name many of us know, but very few of us can tell you much about. This week Sadie brings us up to speed on a legendary American poet shrouded in mystery. We discuss her earl...

Muse News: 2022 Grammy Recap from 2022-04-11T06:00

We get to talk all about the Grammys today!! We give a little bit of everything from fashion and performances, Taylor Swift's absence, to our thoughts on the winners (Hooray for Olivia right?) a...

"Messages From Her"Interview with Rachael McKee from 2022-03-30T06:00

We're so excited to have Rachael McKee on the podcast as she introduces her Kickstarter project "Messages from Her," a 44-card deck and historical guidebook created to bring inspiration to your ...

A Brief History of Western Feminism from 2022-03-28T08:37:14

Welcome to More than a Muse University! Today the topic is broad but we love a challenge, so we're giving a brief overview of  3,000 years of western history in one episode!  Stauney and Sadie d...

Marni Nixon: A Golden-Age Ghost Singer from 2022-03-21T06:00

Today Sadie steps us back into the Hollywood Golden Age to discuss their worst kept secret, the ghost singer Marni Nixon! Known most famously for being the female lead vocalist behind "My Fair L...

Feminine Rage: Women and Anger from 2022-03-15T17:07:29

This week, we're covering everything about the most uncomfortable emotion for women to talk about: anger. We discuss the different ways men and women are raised to talk and behave around anger, ...

The Art of the Olympics from 2022-02-28T07:00

The Olympics may have ended, but it's still a chance to reflect back on how music and art are involved in these biennial games in a huge way. We discuss the Olympic games division of Art Competi...

Miss Alma Thomas: Lifelong Artist&Exuberant Colorist from 2022-02-21T18:13:12

This week on the podcast,  Sadie is introducing us to a legendary and beloved artist, Alma Thomas. Although Thomas was truly an artist of every kind throughout the course of her life,  she didn'...

Misogyny&Marriage: A Second Glance from 2022-02-14T15:50:44

This week on the podcast,  we're revisiting one of our most popular episodes from last year and touching on what happens when art and marriage mix.  (It's now an annual anti-valentine episode...