19 of the funniest, wittiest and most inspiring feminist podcasts you should be listening to right now
Empowering all women, and year round!
By Ali Pantony, Sheilla Mamona, Millie Feroze and Oriana Findlay
Whether you're on your commute, in the bath, making dinner or simply seeking background noise, podcasts have swiftly overtaken music as our audio of choice. The way you can tune out of reality whilst getting clued up on the most up-to-date information is a winning combination all-round. Let's just say you're going to be the most popular player at the pub quiz.
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Whether you're a wellness warrior looking for fitness inspiration or a crime junkie after a gritty thriller, there really is a podcast for everyone. Here at GLAMOUR, there's nothing we love more than an inspiring chat with some of the world's most brilliant women, and thankfully there's no shortage of them.
For us, feminism is not just a buzzword, it's a lifestyle. We truly stan platforms that seek to spread awareness and support gender equity for ALL women, of all demographics and backgrounds through various mediums. We are also big fans of seeing women be their best selves unapologetically and using their platforms to amplify women's voices and share all their insightful experiences.
Some of our picks of the best feminist podcasts you may well already know. Chances are, you've already heard, follow or subscribe to the likes of The Guilty Feminist fronted by comedian Deborah Frances-White, or Girlboss Radio from Sophia Amuruso. Of course, there's a reason they're so popular: because they're just so damn good. And if you haven't tuned in to them yet, you absolutely have to add them to your 'to listen to' list.
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But we'll also hopefully introduce you to some new fem-tastic pods. One that we've recently discovered is 2 Queens In A Pod, hosted by Iman Leila and Leah Mai, which perfectly explores what it means to be a millennial woman today. The girls chat everything from vintage shopping and botox to colourism and racial inequality. We are also obsessing over the wonderfully hilarious duo from Black Gals Livin Vic and Jas, who know how to use satire to challenge the most controversial topics rationally with logic and wit. You'll wish these girls were your best mates.
Plus, after the success of their book, multi-award-winning authors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené launched Slay in Your Lane: The Podcast in April 2020, and we haven't stopped tuning in every Friday since.
So, if you're on the lookout for some new listening inspiration, scroll down for our ultimate guide to the funniest, wittiest and most inspiring feminist podcasts to tune into now. Take it away, ladies...
Say Your Mind
On the Say Your Mind podcast, you will find Actor/Director Kelechi Okafor's (also the creator of Sally In HR) unique and hilarious take on Tarot, current events and pop culture every Monday. Kelechi knows how to do a respectful drag, and she always finds a witty yet informative way of expressing what everyone else is thinking.
Black Gals Livin'
Black Gals Livin' is an award winning podcast by two wonderfully witty and interesting characters from Essex and London - Vic and Jas - taking us through a thorough breakdown of the hottest topics on your twitter feed and discussing topics that millennial women really care about. You can find them chatting about mental health, pop culture and random shenanigans every Monday.
The Receipts Podcast
Hosted by Audrey Indome, Tolani Shoneye and Milena Sanchez, The Receipts is a no-holds-barred pod of girl talk and we can't get enough of it. It's stormed up the charts since it hit our headphones in 2016, and we can't wait to tune in every Wednesday on Spotify to hear the girls chat everything from race and religion to sex, relationships and mental health. By far one of our all-time favourite pods.
Style & City Diaries
Style & City Diaries (formally known as Her Style Secrets) is a weekly podcast hosted by cousins Prinny Rae and Amber Leaux that delves deeper than wardrobe woes. Prinny and Amber come together every week to discuss current trends and pop culture in a fun, relaxed and unapologetically unfiltered way. They share their thoughts on topics that are important to women like self love, social media influence, diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry, relationship trauma and much more.
Nobody Panic
Nobody Panic (formerly The Debrief podcast) is hosted by comedians Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates and is billed as 'your guidebook to being a fully functioning adult without screaming all the time.' Each week, the girls tackle the all-important questions of the world – from the downright ridiculous to the life-changing – with the help of special guests and experts. Tune in, you won't regret it.
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Bumble's own podcast, Unsubscribe, is all about empowering its listeners to unsubscribe from negativity and resubscribe to patterns of behaviour that help them be the best versions of themselves. Past guests have included Gina Martin, Cassandra Gracey and Scarlett Curtis.
2 Queens In A Pod
We've recently discovered 2 Queens In A Pod and our only regret is not doing so sooner. Fronted by Iman Leila and Leah Mai, they delve brilliantly delve into what it means to be a twenty-something woman, discussing all things pop culture, fashion and beauty, as well as money and relationships. You'll wish these women were your best mates.
The Guilty Feminist
All hail The Guilty Feminist, arguably the most famous feminist podcast in the world. Each week, host and comedian Deborah Frances-White discusses topics that "all 21st century feminists agree on" with her epic selection of guests. Covering all our insecurities, fears and hypocrisies, we were committed from day one.
Scummy Mummies
Disclaimer: You don't have to be a mummy to enjoy this brilliant podcast. Hosts Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson describe it as "Woman's Hour but a bit rougher." Not only is this podcast absolutely hilarious, it also presents a wonderfully accurate depiction of what life as a mother and a woman is really like. We urge you to tune in asap.
Call Your Girlfriend is known as the "podcast for long-distance besties everywhere." For anyone who's currently in a long-distance friendship (because we all know this is just as painful as a relationship), this charming podcast shows the importance of a good old-fashioned gossip with your best gal-pals. The charismatic show hosts cover a range of relevant topics that highlight powerful women in society, politics and pop culture. This is our type of podcast!
Popaganda
The self-declared feminist Popaganda podcast delves deep into empowering conversations from different standpoints.
Backtalk
From the same producers as Popaganda is Backtalk, the older, more serious sister. Another feminist podcast that tackles topics such as the Times Up / Me Too movement and climate change. This is guaranteed to remind you that girls do indeed rule the world.
Slay In Your Lane
Fronted by award-winning authors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené and created from the book of the same, Slay In Your Lane newly-launched podcast explores topical news and popular culture from a Black British female perspective.
Bad Feminist Film Club
One for all the film buffs out there. The Bad Feminist Club is essentially a movie club that discusses films and whether they are truly empowering to women. It's not to be missed.
She's All Fat: A Fat Positive Podcast
She's All Fat is a podcast /safe space for fat women, fat trans and queer folks, and fat people of color — to tell their own stories in a conversational setting, for fat activism, fat visibility and radical self love. There are rich, deep and entertainment conversations with activists, designers, writers, queer icons, and much more.
2 Dope Queens
If you haven't already heard about 2 Dope Queens, you have seriously been missing out. Daily Show presenter Jessica Williams invites an array of all-star LGBTQ and guests from a diverse demographics to talk about topical and relevant issues in society. It's refreshing, timely and exactly what the world needs today.
Black Girl In Om
The Black Girl In Om is a podcast by Lauren Ash full of realness and conscious girl talk. It was created to hold and heal black women and women of color around the world on their unique wellness journeys. Here they talk about all things wellness, self-care, self-love, spiritual awakening, intergenerational healing, and more.
Feminist Book Club: The Podcast
The Feminist Book Club Podcast is as the name suggests a feminist podcast that features interviews with feminist authors, conversations with feminist readers, and readings from contemporary feminist works.
The Forever 35 podcast is hosted by Kate and Doree who are two friends who love to talk about beauty, therapy, navigating the challenges of friendship, and what they're making for dinner. No topic is off-limits, and they get into it with humor, honesty, and authenticity.
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