More Than A Muse
Welcome to MORE THAN A MUSE, a weekly podcast where we explore the lives of women artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, and more. Join Stauney (a graphic designer) and Sadie (a singer-songwriter) EVERY MONDAY as we reframe art history and pop culture with feminism, empowering women to be educated, unapologetically angry, and champion those whom history has forgotten. Through in-depth historical discussions and pop culture chats, we spotlight unsung heroines, all while challenging the status quo. It's time to remember every woman artist as 'More Than A Muse'.
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Shirley Jackson: A Haunted Horror Author
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 Netflix adaptation, along with her best-selling story "The Lottery" gaining lots of attention for its controversial publication.
50 min
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"Women Artists: The Linda Nochlin Reader" with ...
Why have their been no great women artists?
38 min
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The Political Power of Dance
This week we got to dive into a very underrepresented area of the arts and its influence on political protest. Throughout history, dance has been used as a tool for political power and protest, even though it's also been laced with controversy and sometimes outlawed in countries and communities (even today).
62 min
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Shocking Showgirl & French Spy: Josephine Baker
Today on the Podcast, Stauney introduces us to Josephine Baker. Often referred to as "The Black Venus" or "The Black Pearl" she was a Paris showgirl with a shocking routine that took the world by storm (often joined on stage by her pet cheetah Chiquita).
59 min
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Is it Unbearable to be a Female Pop Star?
This week, we're doing a full pop culture (specifically pop music) episode, diving right into a Guardian article "Billie, Lorde, Lizzo: has being a female pop star in 2021 become unbearable?" and talking all about recent talk and trends in the music industry, where we think it's headed and controversy that has risen up against the music labels, or the pop stars they represent.
65 min
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Punk Music Just Went Pop with GRRRL MUSIC
For this month's bonus book episode, we briefly go over the book expounding on the Riot Grrrl movement, "Girls to the Front" by Sara Marcus, and the impact it made on us this month before we are joined by two wonderful guests!
58 min
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Louis Armstrong's Greatest Mentor: Lil Hardin A...
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 famous Louie Armstrong.
49 min
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When Mental Health is Weaponized Against Women
TW: We are discussing mental health, mental disorders, unfair medical practices that basically qualify as torture, and other topics that are more adult and serious. We also briefly mention suicide and eating disorders. We don't focus too much on them but they will be mentioned, so if you don't want to listen, we completely understand!
65 min
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From Sculpture Studio to Asylum: Camille Claudel
This week we're talking all about the sculptor Camille Claudel. Most famously known for her love affair with her mentor Auguste Rodin, she is frequently overlooked and underrepresented. With a long legacy of art overshadowed by her lover, a large amount of critiques who declared her on no unnecessary terms, a pure genius...
45 min
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"To the Girl Who Wants to Compose"
In November 1918 Amy Beach (aka Mrs. H. H. A. Beach) wrote an article for Etude magazine titled "To the Girl Who Wants to Compose." In this episode, we dissect the article and talk about technical skills and how that relates to art, education, taking your art seriously, different types of music classification that Beach outlines, and her best advice on how to compose.
57 min
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Reshaping American Concert Halls: Amy Beach
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 definitely not underrated during her lifetime (although history loves to overlook her now).
52 min
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Female Artists of the Olympics: Bonnie Cashin, ...
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, we’d throw them together on here for you!
30 min
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The Woman Artists that Married Famous Men "More...
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 movements, and toxic partnerships! Whether or not you've read the book, this is a super fun discussion that you'll all enjoy!
33 min
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The Riot Grrrl Revolution: Rise of the She-Punk
In this episode, we talk about The Riot Grrrl Movement, which was the culmination of feminist punk rock music in the nineties. We dive into the reasoning behind the movement (including the toxic world of punk pre-riot grrrl), the bands and zines that started it all, and the lasting effects it had on the future of alternative music.
59 min
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The Stephen's Sisters: Virginia Woolf & Vanessa...
TW: We discuss sexual abuse and mental health including suicide in this episode. In this episode, we dive into the lives of the two famous sisters of the revolutionary Bloomsbury Group, Virginia Woolf and Vanessa Bell.
76 min
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Romance Novels Aren't "Trashy"
Romance Novels are continuously referred to as "trashy" books and are probably the most controversial genre in literature. But why is that? Although there may be a slew of reasons we give ourselves, in reality, it's mostly sexism.
58 min
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The Dance of Lights & Laws: Loïe Fuller
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 advocacy of artists owning their art.
54 min
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The Power of Fangirls with Emily from The New Nine
For our June book, we read "Fangirls: Scenes from Modern Music Culture" by Hannah Ewens. In this episode, we are joined by Emily from The New Nine, to discuss the book, fangirls, the future of fangirls, and the music industry! Whether or not you've read the book, this is a super fun discussion that you'll all enjoy!
35 min
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The Dichotomy of Hollywood Starlets: Marilyn Mo...
We've all heard of the Starlets from the Hollywood Golden Age and they've reached a level of icon that is completely unheard of and unmatched even today. However, do we know about their lives? Do we ever consider the nuances of the way they're perceived?
79 min
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Fusion of Fashion and Fabric: Sonia Delaunay
This week, Stauney shines a light on the immensely underappreciated Sonia Delaunay. Her story isn't just captivating due to her engaging personal life and delightful partnership, but also because she spearheaded the Orphism art movement, setting the stage for the evolution of abstract art.
61 min
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Weaving Women: History of Textile Design
In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the history of textile design and designers from the medieval ages (and earlier) up to the famous Bauhaus School program. We also talk about the implications of craft vs art, high vs low art, and how sexism has seeped into our very definitions of art itself.
65 min
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Julie Andrews: Practically Perfect in Every Way
In this week's episode, Stauney delves into the life and achievements of Julie Andrews. From her Broadway beginnings to iconic roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, and her awards, she stands out as a significant figure in entertainment.
65 min
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Yes, a whole episode for Sour
We couldn't help ourselves. Here's a whole episode dedicated to our thoughts on Olivia Rodrigio's debut album "Sour." We talk through each song, our favorites that we've had on repeat, her musical influences, our hopes for her future releases and career, and the impact this debut album is already having on our culture and society.
71 min
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Jane Austen: The Greatest Romance Author of All...
In this episode, we discuss the popular and classic romance author, Jane Austen. We dive into the mysterious history of the woman herself, the publishing of her novels during her life, and post-humorously, as well as a little about the movies and books themselves, and why Austen is able to claim such notoriety now as an author and taste-maker for the turn of the century.
77 min
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The ______ Girl: Female Tropes in Television an...
In this episode, we're talking all about the common tropes of women in television and movies. From the cool girl to the manic pixie dream girl, we talk all about these different tropes, how they've evolved, what makes them sexist or empowering, and more.
75 min