10 Podcasts for Women’s History Month

10 Podcasts to Listen to During Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by listening to a podcast?

We’ve rounded up 10 of the best podcasts for this month, all of which are created by women and work to highlight and uplift women.

Whether you’re looking for women’s takes on current events and your favorite topics or you want to learn more about under-celebrated women from history, we have the podcast for you.

Here are 10 podcasts to listen to during Women’s History Month and long after!

Psst… Check out these 14 Women’s History Month Books for All Ages!

Our Body Politic

It’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of current events; what’s happening in the news frequently has a direct impact on our day to day lives.

Our Body Politic, created by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, reports not only on how political events affect women of color, but also how women of color are impacting politics.

Every episode features an in-depth conversation about topics like the economy, health, politics, education and more. Take a listen if you want to keep a closer eye on current events.

This isn’t your everyday history class! The History Chicks introduces listeners to female characters throughout history both real (like Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman and Anne Frank) and fictional (like Barbie, Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland).

Between the show notes and the podcast itself, The History Chicks strives to give you an overview of these interesting figures and encourage you to dig deeper and learn more.

Girls on Film

For all film buffs, this is a must-listen. Film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith is the host of this film review podcast that goes in depth on different aspects of movies and film making from a female perspective.

Smith gives her insight and interviews other film figures about the latest films on the big screen, upcoming award shows, topics like female friendship and queer love, intimacy on film sets and much more.

HerMoney

Hosted by journalist and financial expert Jean Chatzky, HerMoney offers honest and judgment-free advice about money and finances specifically for women. Tune in for interviews with financial experts, insight on the latest research, personal advice and tips in each weekly episode.

Unladylike

This feminist lifestyle podcast blends unforgettable storytelling, fact-finding and shameless advice. Host Cristen Conger tackles hot topics like the Ozempic weight loss craze, the feminist revolution in Iran and the connections between true crime, horror and women.

The podcast also features stories of real-life women and discussions about important topics to keep women informed.

Womanica

Get your daily dose of women’s history in bite-sized amounts. Every episode of Womanica clocks in at under 10 minutes and each one introduces a new iconic woman from history.

There are well over 500 episodes and more being released on the regular, so you can have your own personal history lesson all through Women’s History Month and long after.

Forgotten Women of Genre

Geek culture would be nothing without the contributions of some amazing women. But unfortunately, a lot of these women haven’t become household names the way some of their male counterparts have.

Forgotten Women of Genre strives to change that by delivering the stories of women whose work and dedication have impacted stories we all know and love.

The Gist of It

For sports fans, The Gist of It gives you the latest news on what’s going on in the world of sports from a fresh female perspective. They also turn an eye to what’s going on off the field, emphasizing the intersection of sports with pop culture and social issues.

It’s also a great choice if you’re looking to learn more about women’s sports but don’t know where to start.

Thank Her Now

We can all use a little more self love in our lives! Thank Her Now empowers women by discussing the importance of women thanking and celebrating themselves. Learn how to be a cheerleader in your own life through deep dives on self care topics and conversations with guests.

She’s a 10 Times 5

The goal of this podcast is to inspire women to define perfection by their own standards at all ages, through in-depth conversations, informed guests and relatable stories. Women of all ages will find comfort and a sense of sisterhood and camaraderie through this podcast.

Speakitaly NYC

<p>SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge.</p> <p>Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>