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Lena Dunham hosts this podcast miniseries about friendship, love, work, bodies and more.

Lena Dunham


    • Jul 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    The C-Word: Amy Winehouse Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 57:48


    Lena is back with Alissa Bennet to share another episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It's a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” Recognized for her singular voice and iconic beehive, Amy Winehouse became a near-instant music legend as well as a tabloid mainstay in the 2000s. On the 10th anniversary of her death, Lena and Alissa discuss the singer-songwriter's precocious talent, her rebellious teen years, and the beginnings of a bad romance that would fuel her later work as well as her addictions. Other episodes of The C-Word are available on Luminary, a new podcast app, or by subscribing to the Luminary channel on Apple Podcasts. For the rest of The C-Word, go to apple.co/cword or https://luminarypodcasts.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The C-Word: Sean Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 57:30


    It's a special episode of The C-Word! With each episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on an historical deep-dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy”.In this episode: Sean Young got her big break when she was cast in Blade Runner at 22-years old. But after rumblings that she was “difficult to work with,” and troubling romantic rumors, her reputation plummeted. Lena and Alissa trace Sean’s career through her plea to play Catwoman to some ill-fated talk show appearances to Hollywood outcast.If you like what you hear, we invite you to join us for all episodes of The C-Word on the Luminary podcast app. Luminary Premium is the only place you’ll find all episodes of The C-Word, as well as other premium, ad-free shows you can’t hear anywhere else. Go to LuminaryPodcasts.com to learn more.

    The C-Word: Miranda Grosvenor feat. Sia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 57:09


    Lena is back with Alissa Bennet to share another episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It’s a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” In this episode: Lena and Alissa dive into the story of legendary love-scammer Miranda Grosvenor, a woman who anonymously enchanted Hollywood’s most famous men over the phone. Some of her confirmed callers include Warren Beatty, Robert DeNiro, and Billy Joel. Lena and Alissa discuss the isolation of fame, the long-lost magic of landlines, and then talk to Sia about the intentions behind hiding one’s face.Other episodes of The C-Word are available only on Luminary, a new podcast app. Visit https://luminarypodcasts.com/ for the rest of season one.

    The C-Word: Casey Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 45:18


    Lena is back with Alissa Bennet to share the first episode of their new podcast, The C-Word! It’s a chat show about women history loves to call “crazy.” In this episode: Heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune, Casey was a 2000s tabloid staple known for her wild partying, badly-behaved pets, and tumultuous relationships, before her untimely death at age 30. Lena & Alissa discuss wealth, fame, and growing up in the public eye.The C-Word is available only on Luminary, a new podcast app.

    Bonus: Never Before with Janet Mock and Lena Dunham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 45:36


    Janet Mock talks to Lena about her history of activism, dealing with public scandals, and their unlikely friendship. To hear Janet's conversations with Tina Knowles-Lawson, Maxine Waters, Rowan Blanchard, and more, subscribe to Never Before.

    Announcing a New Podcast: Never Before with Janet Mock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 3:12


    Lena is here to tell you about a brand new Lenny Podcast, Never Before with Janet Mock.

    Aging: Season 2, Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2017 61:51


    On the season finale of Women of the Hour, we talk age and aging with Cara Delavigne, Gabourey Sidibe, Holland Taylor, Tavi Gevinson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Khloe Kardashian, and many more amazing women.

    Sickness & Health Bonus Episode: Ronnie Konner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2017 10:35


    Lena talks to writer Ronnie Konner about life after a stroke that left her paralyzed in her early forties.

    Sickness & Health: Season 2, Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 57:17


    In this episode, we explore illness and healing. Lena discusses her ongoing battle with endometriosis, plus we hear tales of sickness and health from Aidy Bryant, Joss Whedon, Tracy Clayton, Michelle Zauner and more.

    Goodbyes: Season 2, Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 39:40


    On their last day ever filming, Lena talks to her Girls co-star Allison Williams.

    Noise Bonus Episode: Camila Cabello and the Dark Side of Fandom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2017 11:45


    Lena talks to Camila Cabello, who recently left Fifth Harmony to pursue a solo career.

    Noise: Season 2, Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 47:59


    This noise episode features a whole bunch of amazing lady musicians. Lena talks to Charli XCX, Tinashe, Camila Cabello, Lizzo, and many more.

    Cats: Season 2, Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 35:43


    That's right, an entire episode about cats. Celebrity cat monologues read by Zosia Mamet, Megan Mullally, Michael Che and Christoper Abbott; Lena talks to her boyfriend Jack Antonoff about why he hates cats; and more!

    Choice: Season 2, Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2016 57:26


    In this episode, stories of reproductive choice. We hear from a woman with no children, a mother of ten children, and everything in between!

    Trauma & Triumph: Season 2, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 44:26


    This week, Lena sits down with Geneva Reed-Veal to discuss the legacy of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died in police custody in 2015. They talk about action, activism, and forgiveness in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy.

    Solitude Bonus Episode: Sylvia Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2016 9:57


    In this bonus episode, Lena brings us 1989 audio of trans revolutionary Sylvia Rivera. Sylvia discusses her participation in the Stonewall Riots, which are credited with launching the LGBT civil rights movement.

    Solitude: Season 2, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2016 34:20


    This week Lena talks about solitude, loneliness and isolation. Fun! We talk to an astronaut, a historical reenactor, a widow who is visited by her husband's ghost, and more.

    Faith & Spirituality Bonus Episode: Lena and Carroll Dunham

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2016 14:53


    In this week's bonus episode, Lena and her dad discuss hallucinogenics, art, philosophy and spirituality.

    Faith & Spirituality: Season 2, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2016 48:38


    In this episode, Lena talks faith and spirituality. We hear about the complicated sex life of a Mormon lady, get dating tips from a Muslim woman, talk to a psychic, and more.

    Trapped Bonus Episode: I Love You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 7:17


    In this bonus episode, men in San Quentin State Prison talk about learning to say "I love you."

    Trapped: Season 2, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 57:30


    Lena is back with Season Two! This week we're talking about captivity, feeling trapped, and breaking free. We'll talk to a woman who found love while incarcerated, a reporter who lived through a kidnapping in North Korea, a writer who can't stop getting trapped in elevators, and many more!

    Season 2: Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 2:48


    Women of the Hour is back with ten brand new episodes! Here's a little preview of what's to come.

    Nasty Women of the Hour: The Election Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2016 56:49


    On this special election episode, Lena and Sarah Sophie Flicker gather a super-panel of women to discuss this year's election, including Sarah Jones, Michaela Angela Davis, Linda Sarsour, Rebecca Traister, and Collier Meyerson. Plus, we’ve got a Supreme Court radio drama, Lena talks to Janet Mock and Geneva Reed-Veal, and much more!

    Special Episode: the Clinique Difference Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2016 48:03


    In this special episode sponsored by the Clinique Difference Initiative, Lena talks to three actors from around the world. Listen to Gina Rodriguez, Erendira Ibarra and Jessica Nkosi talk about how they’re making a difference.

    Episode 5: The Big Picture

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2015 57:56


    In the final episode of this podcast series, Lena talks life, death and spirituality with an amazing group of women.

    Episode 4: Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2015 54:34


    Lena talks about work with Zadie Smith, Mara Brock Akil, Jenni Konner and many more.

    Thanksgiving Short

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2015 2:56


    Lena and Ashley Ford talk about spending holidays with each other.

    Love & Sex Bonus Episode: First Love Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2015 14:44


    Writer Anne Helen Petersen talks about losing her first love, Captain Luke Wullenwaber.

    Episode 3: Love & Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2015 57:56


    Lena discusses all things love, sex, romance and lust with Miranda July, Sam Taylor Johnson, Hari Nef and many more amazing women.

    Body Bonus Episode: Lena & Lola Pellegrino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2015 14:28


    Lena talks to gynecological nurse practitioner Lola Pellegrino about vaginas, hormones and trans health.

    Episode 2: Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2015 57:41


    Lena talks about our relationships to our bodies. Guests include Janet Mock, Aidy Bryant, Emily Ratajkowski and more.

    Friendship Bonus Episode: Lena & Jemima

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2015 21:22


    Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke discuss their twenty year friendship.

    Episode 1: Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2015 56:51


    In her debut episode, Lena explores the grand and complicated world of friendship. Guests include Emma Stone, Ashley Ford, Todd Oldham, Amy Sedaris, and many more.

    Mini-Episode: Lena Dunham & Emma Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 4:22


    Lena and Emma discuss the names they prefer to be called by coworkers.

    A Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2015 5:27


    Women of the Hour is a podcast miniseries hosted by Lena Dunham. Featuring Janet Mock, Emma Stone, June Squibb, Mara Brock Akil, Amy Sedaris, Zadie Smith, and many more. Full episodes start November 5th.

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