Deviant Women Podcast

Janine seems like Gilead's perfect Handmaid: the aunt's favourite and first to carry a child. But in order to adapt to her surroundings, Janine loses her sense of self, and her mind. As she deteriorates further into madness, she reminds us that unlike Offred and Moira, not all women can withstand this brutal regime.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ofglen is, at first, a mysterious woman. Is she loyal to Gilead or does she, like Offred, harbour hidden resentment? Once her true loyalties are revealed, Ofglen becomes a powerfully rebellious figure who suffers tremendous punishment, but never gives in. Join us for mini-sode four, as we delve into Mayday and the path of resistance.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Moira, the rebellious best friend to Offred, doesn't take to the new Gilead regime lightly. After escaping the Red Centre and finding herself in the midst of a new kind of terror, she nearly lets the bastards grind her down. Join us for our third mini-sode, Moira.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Serena Joy, the Commander's wife, seems cold and calculating, but what is lurking beneath the surface? Join us for our second mini-sode of Deviant Women as we discuss what makes a writer give up her craft, the power dynamics of a complex marriage, and what happens when the puppet master's strings are cut.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for our first special mini-sode of Deviant Women, as we discuss Offred, the handmaid at the centre of Atwood's tale. From forced Handmaid to reluctant rebel, Offred is a woman who learns to work the restrained Gilead system not only for her own survival, but in hope of reconnecting with those she's lost.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1984 author Margaret Atwood wrote The Handmaid's Tale: the chilling dystopic story of Offred, a woman trying to survive in a world where women have been reduced to their procreative functions. Since its publication, the novel has been turned into a film, an opera, a ballet, and most recently into a Hulu television series. Join us as we pair up with Justin from Mayday: The Handmaid's Tale Podcast to unpack just what it is about Atwood's vision that seems so compelling, and so relevant, over thirty years later.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the epic time of Norse mythology, the Völsunga Saga tells of love, betrayal, tragedy and blood feuds. At the heart of one family's legend sits Guðrún Gjúkadóttir, wife to three kings, and a woman to whom vengeance necessitates a devastating sacrifice. Join us as we venture into a land of Valkyries and dragons, where a sorceress's prophecy might foretell your doom, and you must always be wary of accepting ale!If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born to only ever be the King's Great Wife, Hatshepsut defied history and, after the death of her Pharaoh husband, proclaimed herself King. A great builder, trader, and military leader, the history of Hatshepsut's achievements was systematically erased, lost for thousands of years until archeologists began to piece together the truth about the woman who ruled as Pharaoh. Come with us as we travel through the mists of time to a land steeped in myth and legends to discover one of the ancient world's greatest rulers.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Both born bastards, and disguised as boys in their youths, Anne Bonny and Mary Read shared more than just their love for the sea. Each left the British Isles for a life of piracy in the Caribbean where their fates intertwined. Infamy soon followed, as the pair gained a reputation as the most fearless and ferocious duo of the high seas. Come aboard as we follow the reckless adventures of these swashbuckling lady pirates!If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Assigned female at birth, Eugenia Falleni led most of his life as Harry Crawford: a tough-talking, whiskey-drinking ladies man. In 1920 Harry was charged with the murder of his first wife, Annie Birkett, and his 'duplicitous' identity as Harry - then perceived a 'sexual perversion' - became Australia's headline news. Join us as we trace Harry's life, from shocking events aboard a merchant vessel on the high seas, to the working houses of Sydney, and wonder whether or not Harry's fate could have been any different. *this episode contains discussion of trans experience and mention of sexual violence.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josephine Baker broke from a life of poverty in St Louis to take jazz age Paris by storm. Riotous and erotic, Baker was adored for her uninhibited sensuality, unpredictability and wild humour. But she was also one of the most glamorous espionage spies of the French Resistance, and a passionate advocate of the Civil Rights Movement. Join us as we travel from St Louis to Paris, Berlin and Casablanca, chasing one of the twentieth century’s most dynamic women.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cult hit stars, The Travelling Sisters, are physical, musical, and character comedy at its finest. From Queensland to France, Edinburgh to Hong Kong and everywhere in-between, their sassy and absurdist wit proves that funny women are a force to be reckoned with. Join us in our very exciting and very first guest episode, as we chat to Lucy, Laura, and Ell about the continuing misconceptions around women in comedy, and how to smack down anyone who tells you that 'women aren't funny'.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the north west of England to the heaving metropolis of Mexico City, Leonora Carrington defied convention. A celebrated Surrealist painter and a deeply inventive writer, Carrington's personal life was just as colourful as her art. Join us as we follow her escape from stuffy English society, Nazi occupied France, and the asylum, to the vibrant and fantastical worlds of her imagination.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The identity of Tituba, the Arawak slave at the centre of the Salem Witch Trials, has undergone a series of transformations in the centuries since the craze. From instigator to accused, innocent servant to dark and terrifying Obeah queen, Tituba’s legacy is one that doesn’t always reflect the woman that she was. Come with us to the dark New England forests, where witchcraft is rife and Tituba sits at the heart of its infamous mythology...If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Witty, subversive, and unafraid to offend, author Angela Carter wrote fiction and non-fiction that dealt with sexuality and gender, and that often probed the boundaries of good taste. Join us as we open the book on some of Carter's best known work and the women she writes.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Infamous as Charlotte Brontë's 'Madwoman in the Attic', Bertha Mason has become one of literary history's most intriguing women. From her portrayal as the pyromaniac feral woman and first Mrs Rochester, locked away in the cavernous attic, to her revival as passionate young Antoinette in Jean Rhys' Wide Sargasso Sea, Bertha Mason is a character who continues to fascinate both readers and scholars. Join us as we delve into these two portrayals, and attempt to uncover who Bertha Mason is, and what she continues to represent to us.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bold, talented, and rebellious, Isabelle Eberhardt was moulded by an unconventional upbringing in Switzerland. In 1897 she set sail across the Mediterranean Sea for the golden dunes and rugged landscapes of North Africa. Come with us on a journey across the sands as we retrace the footsteps of this intrepid gender-bending explorer.If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Florence Cook was a young woman who, at the tender age of 15, began speaking with the dead, launching her meteoric rise as one of London's foremost mediums. With her beautiful and mischievous spirit control, Katie King, she took the spiritualist scene by storm. Join us at the dark seance table as we discuss Florence Cook, our first deviant woman!If you want to support Deviant Women, follow us on: PatreonTwitter @DeviantWomenFacebook @deviantwomenpodcastInstagram @deviantwomenpodcast  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.