The Guilty Feminist
| The Guilty Feminist | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Deborah Frances-White Sofie Hagen (2015-September 2016) |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Production | |
| Theme music composed by | Mark Hodge |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | 15 December 2015 – present |
| Website | http://guiltyfeminist.com/ |
The Guilty Feminist is a feminist comedy podcast hosted by Deborah Frances-White. Created by Frances-White and Sofie Hagen in 2015, the podcast features guests on a panel to discuss topics on and related to feminism, and is recorded in front of a live audience.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The podcast was created by Deborah Frances-White and Sofie Hagen in December 2015.[1] The idea for the podcast came from the pair having lunch together and often sharing their hypocrisies and double standards with each other.[2] Hagen and Frances-White co-hosted the podcast until September 2016 when Hagen left; since then a range of guests have co-hosted each episode. The podcast is recorded in front of a live audience and each episode lasts approximately 45 minutes.[3][4]
Each episode begins with short stories starting with the words "I'm a feminist, but...", with the episode's hosts admitting to moments where they have done or thought something that an ideal feminist wouldn't.[1][5] Episodes are based around a theme; topics of discussion have included stereotypes, hair removal, periods, and not having children.[6][7][8][9] The presenters set themselves weekly challenges,[9] and at the end of each episode audience members are invited to ask the panel questions.[2]
The show has featured guests such as Shappi Khorsandi,[2] Gemma Arterton,[10] Dawn O'Porter, and Aisling Bea.[6] Frances-White aims to create diverse and inclusive panels of guests.[2]
Reception[edit | edit source]
The podcast was shortlisted for an Internet Award in the 2017 Chortle Awards and nominated for Best Podcast in the 2017 Audio & Radio Industry Awards.[11][12] In The Guardian's 2017 list of best podcasts, Kathryn Bromwich listed The Guilty Feminist as one of her six favourite podcasts in the 'sex, life and relationships' category.[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sahlender, Julia (29 August 2017). "Feministisch, schwarz, queer: Podcasts abseits von Verbrechen oder Geschichte". dieStandard.at. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Tuxworth-Holden, Charlotte (28 April 2017). "Feminism to the fore in hit comedy podcast". The Argus. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ Bruton, Louise (27 July 2017). "'Feminism has become one more thing to feel guilty about'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ "Girl power: the best podcasts for women". Daily Telegraph. 17 September 2016. p. 50. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
- ↑ Harrison, Ellie (30 December 2016). "Why 2016 has been a great year for women in comedy". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Fetherston, Sinann (6 July 2017). "5 Feminist Podcasts for a Woke Commute". RTE. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ May, Naomi (6 June 2017). "These 5 Podcasts Celebrate Female Empowerment". Observer. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ Verdier, Hannah (3 November 2016). "The Guilty Feminist: is it OK to watch Beauty and the Beast in your wedding dress?". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Bromwich, Kathryn (30 October 2017). "From Dirty John to Mogul and the Guilty Feminist: best podcasts of 2017 part 2". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ↑ Mumford, Gwilym (22 August 2017). "Gemma Arterton reveals studio filmed her exercising to make her lose weight for role". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ "And finally... best show". Chortle. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ↑ "Audio & Radio Industry Awards 2017 nominations". Radio Today. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 21 September 2017.
