Search for episodes from Notorious Women with a specific topic:

Latest episodes from Notorious Women

"The Good, The Bad And The Notorious (Final Show)!"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 79:57


In our last episode, we talk what the show - and the listeners - have meant to us these last three years. We also cover some of our favorite women - the good, the bad and the NOTORIOUS!!! We all miss you all❤️

"Hazel Johnson-Brown And Charity Adams Earley!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 78:08


This week, Lavetta and Miriam begin the wind down to the show by doing what the show has done for the last three and a half years - highlight women who kick butt and take names: General Hazel Johnson-Brown and WW II vet, Charity Adams Earley.

"Ola Mae Walker-Spinks And Lyudmila Pavlichenko!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 66:00


This week, the ladies talk “comfort tv” before jumping into the amazing lives of historical librarian, Ola Mae Walker Spinks and notorious female sniper, Lyudmila Pavlichenko.

"Bridget 'Biddy' Mason And Eva Peron (Part 2)!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 74:45


"Eva Peron And Ghislaine Maxwell!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 78:56


This week, the women marvel at people not practicing common sense before jumping into Part 1 of the remarkable life of Argentinian First Lady, Eva Peron and the notorious life of British socialite, Ghislaine Maxwell.”

"Ellen DeGeneres And Permilah Esther Victoria Abraham!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 70:33


This week, Lavetta rails against rapid stupidity witnesses at the post office before the ladies dive into the amazing career of LGBTQ+ icon, Ellen DeGeneres, and the remarkable life of model, actress and producer, Permilah Esther Victoria Abraham.

"Valerie Thomas And Lizzie Borden!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 90:36


This week, the ladies get right into it with the inspirational life of pioneering scientist and inventor, Valerie Thomas and the notorious life of suspected murderess, Lizzie Borden.

"Nina Mae McKinney, N. K. Jemisin and Malinda Lo!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 65:12


This week, the ladies talk the importance of self-care before jumping into the glamorous, but difficult life of 1930s screen goddess, Nina Mae McKinney and the difficult, but rewarding careers of sci-fi writers, N.K. Jemisin and Malinda Lo.

"Zelda Wynn Valdes And The Founders Of #BLM!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 76:43


This week, the ladies talk self care during the pandemic/protest age before diving into the fabulous life of designer-to-the-stars, Zelda Wynn Valdes and the inspirational women behind the #BLM (Black Lives Matter) movement, Alicia Garza, Opal Tometi and Patrisse Cullors.

"Santokben Jadeja And Angie Turner King!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 57:44


This week, the ladies lean into some comedy to help with the trauma. They discuss the notorious life of Indian mafia queen, Santokben Jadeja and the remarkable life of math genius, Angie Turner King before diving into the Jeffrey Epstein Netflix.

"Pearl De Vere And Ida B. Wells (Part 2)!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 83:41


This week, the ladies gush over Netflix’s “Hollywood” and Costco ice cream before jumping into the fabulous and notorious life of Wild West madame, Pearl De Vere and the extraordinary and notorious life of civil rights pioneer, Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

"Ida B. Wells (Part 1) And Andreé Blouin!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 87:21


This week, the ladies talk Jennifer Hudson’s amazing closet before diving into the amazing story of journalist and civil rights pioneer, Ida B. Wells and the remarkable life of notorious freedom fighter, Andreé Blouin.

"Bette Nesmith Graham And Betty Wright!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 76:55


This week, the ladies talk “comfort tv shows” and retaining creativity before jumping into the inspiring life of businesswoman, Bette Nesmith Graham and the exciting life of R&B Soul goddess, Betty Wright!

"Clara Peller And Ada Lovelace!"

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 61:31


This week, the ladies talk favorite quarantine shows before diving into the magical later-in-life success of 80s icon, Clara Peller and the productive, yet short-lived life of computer-programming pioneer, Ada Lovelace.

"Katie Sowers And Moms Mabley!"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 61:29


This week, Miriam and Lavetta read listener feedback on the Lucille Ball episode before getting into the inspirational life of football coach, Katie Sowers and the remarkable life and career of comedy legend, Moms Mabley.

"Lucille Ball And Jane Dee Hull!"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 74:40


This week, the ladies lighten things up a bit with the legendary life and career of Lucille Ball and the inspirational political career of Jane Dee Hull! Stay safe and sanitized!

"Mother Angelica And Marie Manning!"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 58:58


This week, the ladies get back in touch with their funny bones while talking the extraordinary life of spiritual media mogul, Mother Angelica and the notorious and shocking life of murderess, Marie Manning.

"Mary Jane Skaden Tweed And Junko Tabei!"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 63:33


This week, the ladies talk "Tiger King" and "Self Made" before moving into the fascinating, yet little known life of the wife of Boss Tweed, Mary Jane Skaden Tweed and the inspiring life of mountaineer, Junko Tabei.

"Gertrude Kasebier and Eleanor Roosevelt (Part 2)!"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 90:58


This week, the ladies talk the extraordinary work of photographer, Gertrude Kasebier and continue to gush over the remarkable legacy (and lesbian rumors) of Eleanor Roosevelt.

"Eleanor Roosevelt (Part 1) and Annie Malone!"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 76:51


This week, the ladies are still practicing "safe distancing. 'Cause, you know, Corona! So, to keep things light, they cover the remarkable life of beloved First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt and amazing life of the other black hair care pioneer, Annie Malone.

"Katherine Hannan And The Women Of The Spanish Flu!"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 58:55


Coronavirus news cycle got you down? Get ready for more! BUT, ours will make you feel better! At least, until you get back on Twitter! This week, we talk the inspiring life of WWI nurse, Katherine Hannan and hear stories from some other BADASS WOMEN who helped fight the Spanish Flu!

Frances Marion and Virgina Lee Burton!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 57:54


This week, the ladies discuss Miriam's obsession with Netflix's "Love Is Blind" before the ladies jump into the impressive life and careers of writers, Frances Marion and Virgina Lee Burton.

"Robin Quivers And Kasturba Gandhi!"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 81:48


This week, the ladies talk sanitizer everything in the wake of the Coranvirus, the "complicated" psyche of radio personality, Robin Quivers and the remarkable life of Kasturba Gandhi.

"Claudette Colvin And Liane Russell!"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 65:45


This week, the ladies talk the Harvey Weinstein trial results before jumping into the amazing story of teenage civil rights activist, Claudette Colvin and the inspirational life of geneticist, Liane Russell.

"The Sukeban Girls And Clementine Barnabet!"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 53:37


This week, the ladies get back to the "horrific" notorious women that they love so much with the escapades of Japan's notorious Sukeban Girls and the gruesome tales of serial killer, Clementine Barnabet.

"Amy Jacques Gavey And Betsy Ross!"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 82:43


This week, the ladies talk coronavirus anxiety and the Qscar winning film, Parasite, before jumping into the fascination life of writer and activist, Amy Jacques Garvey and American treasure, Betsy Ross.

"Rebecca Latimer Felton And Morgan Leppert!"

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 77:44


This week, the ladies get back to their notorious bad girl roots with suffragist and not white supremacist, Rebecca Latimer Felton and convicted murderer, Morgan Leppert. So, you know, lots of fun and laughs! No, but really, this week's show is hilarious.

"Martha Gellhorn And Martha Gellhorn!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 55:05


This week, Miriam and Lavetta's worst podcasting nightmare comes true - they do the same Notorious Woman! Have no fear, they still manage to make you laugh and feel like a slouch by talking the amazing and adventurous life of journalist, Martha Gellhorn.

"Anne Carroll Moore And Mae West (Part 2)!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 76:43


This week, the ladies talk surviving the flu before diving into the complicated life of educator, Anne Caroll Moore and part 2 of the glamorous life of Mae West!

"Mae West (Part 1) And Edith Louisa Cavell!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 91:05


This week, the ladies tease a Patrons only episode of the current adaptation of "Little Women" before diving into the notorious tales of sex goddess, Mae West and the heroic tales of pioneering nurse, Edith Louisa Cavell.

"Margaret Chase Smith And Diane Abbott!"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 77:21


The ladies start the NEW YEAR off with a bang! This week, Miriam and Lavetta briefly catch up before diving into the fascinating and inspiring lives of American Congresswoman, Margaret Chase Smith and British PM, Diane Abbott.

"Favorite Notorious Women Of 2019!"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 63:54


This week, Lavetta and Miriam cap off 2019 with some of their favorite Notorious Women of the year. Some helped us get our groove on; while others bemoaned their choices. Like always, some were heroic; some were horrific. But they were all NOTORIOUS!!!

"Mrs. Klaus!!!" (Christmas Special)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 17:33


In this special Christmas show, the ladies discuss the explosion of Mrs. Klauses who are doing for themselves in the business of Christmas. We want to wish you all a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and all around Happy Holidays to you all!

(REVISIT) "Laura Bullion And Magdalena Solis!"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 55:02


In this REVISIT episode, the ladies discuss the joys of pop music, the antics of the outlaw, Laura Bullion, and the bloodlust of the cult leader, Magdalena Solis.

"Judi Sheppard Missett And Delores Del Rio!"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 93:07


This week, the ladies talk favorite plays before diving into the fascinating (and lucrative) life of Jazzercise founder, Judi Sheppard Missett and the successful (and long-lasting) career of classic Hollywood icon, Delores Del Rio.

"Maria Orosa And Elizabeth Hamilton!"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 83:35


This week, the ladies talk Thanksgiving with family and friends before diving into the remarkable life of food chemist pioneer, Maria Orosa and the fortitude of Elizabeth Hamilton's life after Alexander.

"The WPA Horseback Librarians And Queen Isabella!"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 77:09


This week, the ladies battle technical difficulties before diving into the remarkable fortitude of the WPA Horseback Librarians of Kentucky and the religious severity of Queen Isabella of Spain.

"Elizabeth Warren And Queen Himiko of Yamatai!"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 83:29


This week, the ladies talk binging old episodes of "24" and "The Wire" before diving into the impressive academic career of presidential candidate, Elizabeth Warren and the Historical monarchy of ancient Japanese monarch, Queen Himiko of Yamatai.

"Hilda Geiringer And Anna Der Vartanian!"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 51:13


This week, the ladies couldn't get together in person, but do get right into discussing the amazing legacy of noted mathematician, Hilda Geiringer and the inspirational military strides of Anna Der Vartanian.

"Patrizia Reggiani And Mary Magdalene!"

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 71:15


This week, Miriam teases Lavetta about her George Michael obsession before diving into the glamorous and scandalous life of Italian socialite, Patrizia Reggiani and the incredible and mysterious life of biblical figure, Mary Magdalene.

"Tillie Klimek And Vitka Kempner!"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 67:23


This week, the ladies talk Oprah stalking and dream places to live before diving into the odd behavior of serial killer, Tillie Klimek and the heroic nature of Jewish resistance fighter, Vitka Kempner.

"Nancy Johnson And Gertrude Baniszewski!"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 92:35


MIRIAM IS BACK! This week, the ladies discuss the non-transformative nature of motherhood and the hilarious SNL news sketch before diving into the life of ice cream pioneer, Nancy Johnson and the horrific crime of the "Torture Mom," Gertrude Baniszewski.

"Georgia Gilmore And Diahann Carroll!" w/ Re'Becca Alston

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 79:30


On this weeks ep, Lavetta is joined by Re'Becca, host of the popular podcasts, "Crown Talk" and "The Aye Aye Meeting" to discuss the little known life of civil rights activist, Georgia Gilmore and the well-known life of the legendary Diahann Carroll.

"The Mirabal Sisters And Nora Inayat Khan!" w/ Cathy Sackrison

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 81:07


This week, Lavetta is thrilled to be joined by guest co-host, Cathy Sackrison, from the Better With Sisters Podcast as they discuss the remarkable fortitude of the Mirabal Sisters and bravery of WWII hero, Nora Inayat Khan.

(Revisit) "Vivian Cash And Tonya Harding!"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 104:11


In this episode, Lavetta and Miriam REVISIT Vivian Cash, Tonya Harding and bond over the pop culture true crime favorite, "Snapped."

(100th episode) "Belle Gunness And Alice Stebbins Wells!"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 89:29


On this 100th episode, the ladies celebrate by talking 80s movies targeted to kids before talking about the notorious serial killer, Belle Gunness and the first female cop in the US, Alice Stebbins Wells.

"Baby Jessica And Pennie Lane Trumbull!"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 79:55


This week, the ladies are back to dish on their reality show favorites and phones with long cords before diving into the heartwarming life of Jessica McClure aka "Baby Jessica" and the notorious groupie life of Pennie Lane Trumbull.

(REVISIT) "Lucy Maud Montgomery And Eva Braun!"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 88:40


In this episode, the ladies gush over "Anne Of Green Gables" author, Lucy Maud Montgomery and try to understand the romantic notions of Eva Braun, Hitler's wife.

"Pearl Bailey And Annie Londonderry!"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 105:56


This week, the ladies talk staning for Bruce Lee and the Rock's movie muscles before diving into the life and career of Pearl Bailey and the life and self-promotion of Annie Lodonderry.

"Jean Nidetch And Fawn Hall!"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 92:25


In this episode, the ladies talk evil clowns and upcoming movies before settling into the life of weight loss guru, Jean Nidetch and the post-scandal life of Iran-Contra figure, Fawn Hall.

"Toni Morrison And Jane Elizabeth Manning James!"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 90:28


In this episode, the ladies talk excitedly about Monica Lewinsky's latest project before diving into the illustrious career of novelist/activist, Toni Morrison and the incredible life of Utah pioneer and Mormon, Jane Elizabeth Manning James.

Claim Notorious Women

In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

Claim Cancel