Best Anne Lister Podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep12: Charlotte Cooper, Olympic Special Part 1 18:00

2h ago18:00

18:00

It's only right we kick off the History Gap Olympic Special with the first woman to win a gold medal in the history of the Olympics - British tennis player Charlotte Cooper. From playing tennis in skirts to serving up the patriarchy the girls explore the life and sporting career of Charlotte.By History Gap

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S2 Ep11: Fergusons Gang: Pineapples, Artichokes And Bill Stickers 19:02

13d ago19:02

19:02

In collaboration with the National Trust Podcast, join Jorja and Mollie as they dive into the ultimate girl gang - Fergusons Gang, a group of aristocratic women who used mystery and intrigue to help the National Trust save rural England. A story of fake names, bomb scares, and secret meeting places.By History Gap

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S2 Ep10: Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of Science 25:57

21d ago25:57

25:57

In this week's episode Mollie and Jorja explore the life and controversy of British Scientist Rosalind Franklin who's work helped discover the structure of DNA. The girls also discuss the men who took the credit and the history of women in STEM.By History Gap

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S2 Ep9: Estée Lauder The Woman Behind The Brand 20:33

28d ago20:33

20:33

This week on History Gap Mollie and Jorja look into the life and inspirations of Estee Lauder the make up and beauty tycoon. From rags to riches, chic rumours about her age, and daring adventures in the skincare world. The girls also explore the history of make up and beauty from ancient Egypt to the present day.…

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S2 Ep8: Anne Lister, Lovers and Life 22:01

1M ago22:01

22:01

On this week's episode Mollie and Jorja explore the life of British diarist Anne Lister. Famously nicknamed 'Gentleman Jack' and coined as the 'first modern lesbian' Anne lived a life controversial to the status quo. From coded diaries, to lesbian love affairs, join Jorja and Mollie into the adventures of Anne Lister.…

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S2 Ep7: Agatha Christie Inventor Of Sleuths 22:46

1M ago22:46

22:46

On this episode of History Gap, Mollie and Jorja look into the life and characters of Agatha Christie. As an accomplished writer her work stands the test of time, but how much do we really know about her life?By History Gap

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S2 Ep6: Empress Dowager Cixi A Killer Queen 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

From teenage concubine to an Empress ruling China, this is episode is about to get a little bit Game of Thrones. Join Mollie and Jorja as they tell the story of Cixi and how she worked her way up the ranks of the Imperial Chinese Harem. To some she's a trailblazer that brought change to China, to others she's a cunning murderer. What will you think…

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S2 Ep5: Bessie Coleman The Stunt Pilot 14:41

2M ago14:41

14:41

Bessie Coleman was America's first black and Native American woman to gain a pilots license and was known as 'Queen Bess' by her fans. From fearsome stunts, to paving the way for black women after her, Bessie lived quite the life of adventure. Join Jorja and Mollie as they tell her story.By History Gap

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S2 Ep4: Grace O'Malley - The Irish Pirate Queen 24:01

3M ago24:01

24:01

From a young girl Grace O'Malley learned the ways of piracy and the ocean, before long she was a fearsome Pirate Queen with a 20 ship fleet and over 200 men under her thumb. She was so infamous she even caught the attention of Queen Elizabeth herself. Join Jorja and Mollie as they tell her story.By History Gap

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S2 Ep3: Virginia Woolf 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

Virginia Woolf is one of the world's most famous women in literature, but how much do we actually know about her? In this episode of History Gap join Mollie and Jorja as they explore the life of Virginia including her relationship with Vita Sackville-West.By History Gap

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S2 Ep2: Joan of Arc - The Myth, The Martyr 17:37

3M ago17:37

17:37

The myth, the legend, the Martyr most people have heard the name Joan of Arc, but how much do we really know about her? From peasant girl to taking charge of armies, Joan lives quite the life and pays the price. Jorja and Mollie tell her story.By History Gap

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S2 Ep1: Junko Tabei - Climbing Everest 16:31

3M ago16:31

16:31

As a young girl Junko Tabei had a dream to climb mountains and so she did. Junko would go on to summit over 70 of the world's highest peaks and would even be the first woman to climb Mount Everest. Mollie and Jorja tell her story.By History Gap

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S2 Ep1: History Gap Season 2 is coming! 1:03

3M ago1:03

1:03

History Gap is back with a new series and a new co-host. Join (extremely) amateur history fans comedy writer Mollie Goodfellow and creator and producer Jorja McAndrew as they educate themselves on some of the cool women from the past that they didn’t learn about in history lessons - mostly because they weren’t listening. From Junko Tabei, incredibl…

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WATCH ALONG: Are you still talking? (Gentleman Jack, S1 Ep 8) 1:04:15

4M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

Watch the season 1 finale with me! This special episode works if you can watch the show while listening (aka not driving or distracted). Tips for the best experience: Set the volume of the podcast louder than the Gentleman Jack episode (or listen to the podcast with one headphone in). Get your snacks and pause the episode before hitting play on thi…

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S1 Ep8: The Complicated Coco Chanel 17:42

8M ago17:42

17:42

In this episode of History Gap the girls take a look at the complicated life and legacy of fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel from orphanages to Nazi Spies, and dresses with pockets.By History Gap

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S1 Ep7: How Mariah Carey Became Christmas 20:27

8M ago20:27

20:27

Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas is ICONIC and welcomes us into the Christmas spirit every year. But how did Mariah become a Christmas legend, and what role did her childhood play in her love for Christmas?By History Gap

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S1 Ep6: 10 days in a 1887 madhouse with Nellie Bly 21:25

8M ago21:25

21:25

In this episode of History Gap, the girls uncover the story of Nellie Bly a ground breaking investigative journalist who spent 10 days undercover in a New York women's insane asylum, changing mental health legislation forever.By History Gap

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S1 Ep5: WW2's 'Night Witches' 13:17

9M ago13:17

13:17

On this week’s episode of History Gap, Lucy and Jorja consider the role of magic and superstition during World War 2 as Lucy tells the story of Russia’s ‘Night Witches’ - an all-female air division who were feared greatly by the Nazi’s and Hitler himself. The girls also discuss the sexism women experience during and after the war effort and theoris…

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S1 Ep4: WW1's Heroic Female Doctors 20:12

9M ago20:12

20:12

In this episode of History Gap, Jorja tell's the story of two women doctors and suffragettes who ran entirely female staffed military hospital at a time where women were excluded from the medical profession. Join Jorja and Lucy as they explore the lives and impact of Dr Flora Anderson and Dr Louisa Garret on WW1 and medicine.…

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S1 Ep3: Clever, Glamorous & Deadly - The Queen of the Mob 22:55

9M ago22:55

22:55

Lucy tells the scandalous story of the Mafia queen Virginia Hill and how she rose through the ranks of a violent American mob. The history of the mob is brutal and intense and on this episode of History Gap, Lucy and Jorja explore the story behind this powerful woman and how she earnt her title as the 'queen of the mob'.…

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S1 Ep2: The Woman Who Took NASA To Space, Katherine Johnson 19:26

9M ago19:26

19:26

The world watched when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, but few know of the brilliant female mind that made this all possible. This week’s episode of History Gap features the life of Katherine Johnson, a NASA scientist who, in the face of racial and gender discrimination, calculated the path to the moon. The girls also consider the gender and rac…

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S1 Ep1: The First Queen of England, Bloody Mary 20:23

9M ago20:23

20:23

Bloody Mary, otherwise known as Mary Tudor, was a brutal queen who was the first ruling Queen of England, but who is she, and how did she earn her awful nickname? Follow our TikTok Follow our InstagramBy History Gap

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AVOIDANCE: Stuck in Scotland (Gentleman Jack, S1 Ep 7) 38:00

1y ago38:00

38:00

Anne Lister avoids her feelings and takes off for Europe (She's a runner, she's a track star!) Ann Walker is stuck in Scotland with a bunch of kids. Marianna, agent of chaos, gets on my last nerve. Share this episode with a friend, and stay connected on Instagram @landedladiesBy Dellea Copeland

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HOPE-ISH: Do ladies do that? (Gentleman Jack S1, Ep 6) 50:22

1+ y ago50:22

50:22

With Ann Walker's mental state in a downward spiral, Anne Lister is forced to contemplate traveling to Europe alone. Aunt Anne and Captain Lister endure another visit from the irritating Mr. Abbott. Lister reopens her coal-mine negotiations with the powerful Rawson brothers. Connect with Dellea on Instagram at instagram.com/landedladies…

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AUDACITY: Hoe-Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack S1 Ep 5) 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

55:23

I'm back! Ainsworth comes to town, Ann Walker is indecisive (again), and Anne Lister gets her ass beat (at least she got her flirt on at the bookstore first #GayPanic). This is Gentleman Jack, Season 1 Episode 5. Follow on IG @landedladiesBy Dellea Copeland

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LOSS: Disrespectful Fruit Baskets (Gentleman Jack, S1 Ep 4) 1:03:12

2y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

How does LOSS show up in Season 1, Ep 4 of Gentleman Jack? Why did Anne Walker send that disrespectful fruit basket? Does Anne Lister have abandonment issues? And more!

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HISTORY: Who's picking the cotton, boo? 11:38

2y ago11:38

11:38

In my first episode, I said Anne Lister and the landed gentry benefit from systems of oppression, namely slavery. Some of y'all had something to say about it.

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DENIAL: Will you stay all night? (Gentleman Jack, S1 Ep 3) 50:27

2y ago50:27

50:27

NSFW! Today, I’m watching Gentleman Jack (Season 1, Ep 3) through the lens of DENIAL. Subscribe and never miss an episode.

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CONFIDENCE: Who's gonna sink the pit, boo? (Gentleman Jack S1 Ep 2) 1:09:39

2y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

NEW FORMAT! I'm recapping Gentleman Jack through a thematic lens pitched by you! You submitted your one-word themes, and this week the word is... CONFIDENCE. How does confidence show up in this episode? When does Anne Lister's confidence waver? When is she over-confident? How does Ann Walker's confidence change over time? Quick summary: Big Anne an…

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Anne Meets Lil Miss Walker (Gentleman Jack, S1 Ep 1) 50:17

2y ago50:17

50:17

Love Gentleman Jack, The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey, and Bridgerton? Subscribe to get funny period drama recaps by a fake historian! @landedladies on Instagram and beyond.

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The REAL Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack) 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

"Anne had a hotation. She was turning the girls OUT. And I ain't mad at it." Tune in to learn about Anne Lister's life before her return to Shibden Hall in 1832! Love Gentleman Jack, The Gilded Age, Downton Abbey, and Bridgerton? Subscribe to get period drama recaps by a fake historian! @landedladies on Instagram and beyond.…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Are You Still Talking" Part III 1:00:46

3+ y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

The Hill Top scene is happening, and we're still not over it. In this final addition to our 3-part recap of "Are You Still Talking" we continue to breakdown the scene that stole our hearts. From Anne Lister's 3 stage proposal, to the adorable cuddles in the Gruber, and the beautiful ceremony as they take the Sacraments. We gush, we cry, and it's cl…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Are You Still Talking" Part II 56:20

3+ y ago56:20

56:20

We're back for part two of our finale recap, and things are about to intensify. Aunt Anne is looking worse for wear, Thomas is shook after his uncle pays a visit, The Priestley's do something decent for once, and the thirst finally returns for our Patron Saint as Ann reclaims control of her life. As always, we love to hear from you. Feel free to re…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Are You Still Talking" Part I 59:42

3+ y ago59:42

59:42

Hey ho Grubbleteers, it's an Anne-iversary!! We've kept you all waiting long enough, and life gaucheries be damned, our recap for the season finale of Gentleman Jack, Series 1 "Are You Still Talking" is finally here! Perhaps unsurprisingly to those of you who know us well 😆, this will be a tale told in three parts. During this first hour, we cover …

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Ep. 4: Anticipating Grief: a young widow's story with Kat Lister 1:01:37

4y ago1:01:37

1:01:37

My guest on this episode is author and journalist Kat Lister (Sunday Times Magazine, Vice, Vogue). Her first book - The Elements: A Memoir of Grief, Loss and Transformation will be published by Icon Books in September 2021. It is a "powerful investigation of grief and loss" framed around her experiences of becoming a widow in her mid-thirties. Part…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana - A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part VIII 1:27:31

4y ago1:27:31

1:27:31

Good lord! Have we finally made it to the end of this ridiculous #HistoricalNightcap??? Yes, yes we have. In this final chapter of the Anniana saga, we revisit the years 1825 and 1826 for the most infamous moments that impacted this sapphic duo. From visiting Mrs. Barlow in Paris with Mariana in tow, to Mariana actually leaving Charles and being "s…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana - A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part VII 1:23:18

4y ago1:23:18

1:23:18

We're back with one of our favorite Anne Lister entries of all time affectionately dubbed: "Moments of Cold, Flashes of Light" after the classic Celine Dion song 'It's All Coming Back to Me Now' that you've definitely heard us sing more than once. Mariana continues to flex her exceptional skills in the boudoir and Anne is once again left helpless. …

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana - A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part VI 1:28:36

4y ago1:28:36

1:28:36

Well friends we're finally here, to the infamous events of Blackstone Edge and Scarbo', that would come to influence the rest of Anniana's relationship as we know it. We wanted more context around that memorable argument between Anne and Mariana in the gig in episode 7, and we finally have it. What did she say?? What did she do? Spoiler alert: too …

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana - A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part V 1:31:30

4y ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Hey ho! It's been 84 years, but we're finally back with the second half of this ridiculous 8 part saga! In this fifth chapter of the #HistoricalNightcap, we dive into year 1822 where Anne not only spent a great deal of time with and thinking about Mariana, but also with our favorite Georgian era drinker, Isabella Norcliffe. Love is complicated, and…

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Ep. 3: The Poetry of Loss with Patrick Jones 41:36

4+ y ago41:36

41:36

My guest this time on the podcast is Welsh playwright and poet Patrick Jones, elder brother to Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers and one of Wales' most prominent literary figures. We talk about the consolations of poetry, the journey of grieving, and the very primal wound that losing a parent leaves.…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana - A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part IV 1:27:02

4+ y ago1:27:02

1:27:02

Welcome back friends! We're so glad to see you've made it this far. In this 4th #HistoricalNightcap installment of the Anniana saga, we cover the two very tumultuous years of 1820-1821. As Anne's eyes wander, Mariana intensifies her pleas for fidelity, and poor Isabella never can say goodbye to Miss Lister or her kisses. We also cover the arrival o…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana: A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part III 1:35:02

4+ y ago1:35:02

1:35:02

Oh my Sappho, we're finally here! It's time to take a trip through a young Anne Lister's life to take a look at the relationship and the woman who's had the most influence over her life- Mariana Lawton. In this #HistoricalNightcap installment we cover the years 1816-1819, beginning with Mariana's honeymoon for which Anne is present, and ending with…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana: A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part II 1:48:32

4+ y ago1:48:32

1:48:32

Good lord! Two hours in and we're still not done breaking down Sally's script. During part two of the Anniana Saga, we finally complete the segment after taking many tangents, and give a quick run through of what's to come in the Diary Entries segment. Along the way we discover a number of intriguing deleted lines including an alternate argument be…

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Gentleman Jack Historical Nightcap - Anniana: A Saga of Sapphic Ennui Part I 1:39:51

4+ y ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Hey ho Grubbleteers & greetings from Quarantine! It's been way too long, and we've missed you. Since you last heard from the us the world has changed rather drastically, but what hasn't changed is just how much Mariana makes us scream. And while we may have suffered through a half dozen emotional crisis to get here, the point is, we made it! We're …

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Ep. 2: The Lost Album. Talking David Bowie and Harry Nilsson with Mario McNulty 1:02:23

4+ y ago1:02:23

1:02:23

This episode delves into the subject of "lost albums". Catherine is in conversation with Grammy Award-winning music producer and audio engineer Mario McNulty talking about his work with David Bowie and Harry Nilsson and bringing to life two records by these legendary musicians.

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Why've You Brought That?" Part IV 1:45:34

4+ y ago1:45:34

1:45:34

CW: discussions on suicide, self harm Nearly 2 hours to talk about the final 10min of episode 7? Why yes of course, because it was A LOT! Sally delivers an exquisite sequence of events for us to analyze. There's surrealism, magic mirrors, and quite possibly the best 4th wall break so far. We return from our 3rd and final WHISKERmission with a bit o…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Why've You Brought That?" Part III 1:50:25

4+ y ago1:50:25

1:50:25

Did you enjoy our interview with the Ann Walker Memorial Foundation? We hope so. May it act as a balm to your soul somewhat girding you for this next ridiculous section of our recap of Gentleman Jack episode 7 "Why've You Brought Mariana"... oh wait, is that not the title??? The gals are in London, but Mariana is still on her bullshit. Determined t…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Go On Fearlessly" with the Ann Walker Memorial Foundation 1:08:50

4+ y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Hi friends, and welcome to a very special episode of Gentleman Jack Crack! You’re halfway through the odyssey that is our recap of episode 7, and while the dolefuls are about to get way more intense, we're really excited to bring you this interview we did with Alexa & Susan, the two founders of the Ann Walker Memorial Foundation. If you've been lis…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Why've You Brought That?" Part II 1:58:34

4+ y ago1:58:34

1:58:34

Please be forewarned that there will be excessive and random screaming parsed throughout the rest of these recap episodes, and perhaps not always so sparse. There may actually be whole 5min intervals where the screaming does not stop. What can we say, Mariana was able to illicit many intense feelings from us. During part II of our "Why've You Broug…

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Gentleman Jack Crack - "Why've You Brought That?" Part I 1:49:08

4+ y ago1:49:08

1:49:08

Well friends and Grubbleteers, we're finally here! You are at the beginning of our most epic, most RIDICULOUS recap yet, which seems fitting for what's definitely (at least for us) the most infamous episode of season one of Gentleman Jack. We've managed to accrue an entire days worth of "mans work" content, which will be spread across 5 total episo…

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