More Than A Muse

A Little Bit of Everything: Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, and more.

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney cover a mix of current and nostalgic pop culture moments. They start with Olivia Rodrigo’s new song, then get int...

Coachella: Same Stage, Different Standards

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney trace its evolution from Pearl Jam’s anti-Ticketmaster rebellion to the glittering, influencer-filled spectacle i...

Can We Separate Art from the Artist?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney explore the moral dilemma of loving art created by deeply flawed or even abusive individuals, asking whether it’s...

Montana, Monica, and Morissette

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the cultural aftershocks of the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal and the raw, cathartic power of Alanis Morisse...

From Tabloids to TikToks

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney dissect the dark side of TikTok’s impact: the pile-ons, echo chambers, and the skewed justice that often leaves p...

Scandal Double Standards: The Unequal Price of Public Spectacles

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we unpack the cultural spectacle of the female celebrity scandal and ask why women are so often judged differently when the spotlight...

The Paparazzi Machine: How the Media Hunts, Breaks and Profits from Women

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the dark world of paparazzi culture and its devastating impact on celebrities like Princess Diana, Britney Spears, Amy ...

Trial By Talk Show: When Women are Prosecuted on Live Television

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode, Stauney and Sadie, dive into the way the media has shaped and often distorted the stories of women in the public eye. We revisit unforge...

The Wuthering Heights Discourse

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our new monthly segment, "Cultural Canon," where we explore culturally significant movies and albums. This episode features a deep dive int...

Who Gets to Be Roxie Hart? Stunt Casting in Chicago

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore the concept of stunt casting in theater, focusing in particular on the recent casting of Whitney Leavitt in...

A Cinderella Story: Every Era’s Favorite Fairytale

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we unpack why Cinderella’s core elements—hidden labor, transformation, and escaping unjust systems—resonate across cultures and...

TikTok is Going Analog (and so are we!)

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney explore the rising trend of analog hobbies that offer comfort and authenticity in a digital world. They delve into ...

The Woman Who Built a Masterpiece: Isabella Stewart Gardner

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie step inside the world of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the eccentric American collector who refused to play by Boston’...

The Woman Who Built a Masterpiece: Isabella Stewart Gardner

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie step inside the world of Isabella Stewart Gardner, the eccentric American collector who refused to play by Boston’...

The Scandalous Muse of Vienna: Alma Mahler

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie delve into the life of Alma Mahler—composer, muse, and one of the most controversial women of early 20th-century Vienna...

The Scandalous Muse of Vienna: Alma Mahler

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie delve into the life of Alma Mahler—composer, muse, and one of the most controversial women of early 20th-century Vienna...

The Witch Hunt of Women in Music: From Coven to Beyoncé

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse, hosts Stauney and Sadie explore the fascinating intersection of witchcraft and pop culture, particularly in the m...

The Witch Hunt of Women in Music: From Coven to Beyoncé

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse, hosts Stauney and Sadie explore the fascinating intersection of witchcraft and pop culture, particularly in the m...

The Three Witches of Surrealism: Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, & Kati Horna

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the enduring allure of witches—both historical and modern. From Sadie’s rec...

The Three Witches of Surrealism: Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, & Kati Horna

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the enduring allure of witches—both historical and modern. From Sadie’s rec...

Season of the Witch: From Myth to Modern Feminism

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, Sadie and Stauney take a deep dive into the spellbinding world of witches - from the dark myths that shaped them ...

Season of the Witch: From Myth to Modern Feminism

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, Sadie and Stauney take a deep dive into the spellbinding world of witches - from the dark myths that shaped them ...

The Life of a Showgirl: Is Taylor Swift unrelatable?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sadie and Stauney on "More Than a Muse" as they dive into the much-anticipated release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "Life of a Showgirl."...

The Life of a Showgirl: Is Taylor Swift unrelatable?

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sadie and Stauney on "More Than a Muse" as they dive into the much-anticipated release of Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "Life of a Showgirl."...

Glamour and Grit: The Untold History of Showgirls

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the fascinating history and cultural impact of showgirls. As they prepare for t...

Glamour and Grit: The Untold History of Showgirls

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the fascinating history and cultural impact of showgirls. As they prepare for t...

Child Star and Hollywood Tragedy: Natalie Wood

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than a Muse," hosts Sadie and Stauney delve into the life and legacy of Hollywood icon Natalie Wood. From her early days as a...

Child Star and Hollywood Tragedy: Natalie Wood

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than a Muse," hosts Sadie and Stauney delve into the life and legacy of Hollywood icon Natalie Wood. From her early days as a...

The Eldest Daughter Effect

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than A Muse," Sadie and Stauney dive into the intriguing concept of "Eldest Daughter Syndrome." They explore the pressures an...

The Eldest Daughter Effect

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than A Muse," Sadie and Stauney dive into the intriguing concept of "Eldest Daughter Syndrome." They explore the pressures an...

Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Eyes & Seven Husbands

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse Podcast, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the fascinating life of Elizabeth Taylor. From her iconic roles in Holl...

Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Eyes & Seven Husbands

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than A Muse Podcast, hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the fascinating life of Elizabeth Taylor. From her iconic roles in Holl...

The Fate of Ophelia: The Art and Symbolism of a Tragic Muse

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on More than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie talk all things Ophelia, a character whose symbolism and artistic representation have captivated audience...

The Fate of Ophelia: The Art and Symbolism of a Tragic Muse

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today on More than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie talk all things Ophelia, a character whose symbolism and artistic representation have captivated audience...

The Poet Who Never Held Her Tongue: Dorothy Parker

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More than a Muse, join Stauney and Sadie as we delve into the fascinating life and works of Dorothy Parker, the iconic American poet, wri...

The Poet Who Never Held Her Tongue: Dorothy Parker

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More than a Muse, join Stauney and Sadie as we delve into the fascinating life and works of Dorothy Parker, the iconic American poet, wri...

The Problem with Shirley: Racism in Early Film Photography

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More Than A Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the fascinating history of Shirley cards and their profound impact on film photography. This ...

The Problem with Shirley: Racism in Early Film Photography

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More Than A Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the fascinating history of Shirley cards and their profound impact on film photography. This ...

Paint, Passion and a Puzzling Death: Amrita Sher-Gil

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sadie and Stauney in this episode as they delve into the life and legacy of Amrita Sher-Gil, a pioneering figure in modern Indian art. Discover h...

Paint, Passion and a Puzzling Death: Amrita Sher-Gil

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sadie and Stauney in this episode as they delve into the life and legacy of Amrita Sher-Gil, a pioneering figure in modern Indian art. Discover h...

The First Woman to Top the Charts: Connie Francis

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie delve into the remarkable journey of Connie Francis, a trailblazer in the music industry and the first woman to top...

The First Woman to Top the Charts: Connie Francis

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie delve into the remarkable journey of Connie Francis, a trailblazer in the music industry and the first woman to top...

The Tradwife Trap: Weaponizing Femininity

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than a Muse," hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the intriguing world of the "tradwife" movement. They explore the romanticiza...

The Tradwife Trap: Weaponizing Femininity

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "More Than a Muse," hosts Sadie and Stauney dive into the intriguing world of the "tradwife" movement. They explore the romanticiza...

Bette Davis Eyes: The Fire & Feuds of a Hollywood Legend

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic—and uncompromising—women in Hollywood history: Bette Da...

Bette Davis Eyes: The Fire & Feuds of a Hollywood Legend

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie are diving into the life and legacy of one of the most iconic—and uncompromising—women in Hollywood history: Bette Da...

ENCORE: Was Shakespeare a Woman?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie dive into one of history’s juiciest literary conspiracy theories: Was Shakespeare… a woman? For centuries, scholars ...

ENCORE: Was Shakespeare a Woman?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie dive into one of history’s juiciest literary conspiracy theories: Was Shakespeare… a woman? For centuries, scholars h...

Wearing the Pants: The Long History of Cross Dressing

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More Than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the rich history of cross-dressing in the arts—from ancient traditions to modern pop cultur...

Wearing the Pants: The Long History of Cross Dressing

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on More Than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the rich history of cross-dressing in the arts—from ancient traditions to modern pop cultur...

Frida Kahlo: A Ribbon Around a Bomb

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the extraordinary life and legacy of Frida Kahlo — the artist who turned her body, heartbreak, and...

Frida Kahlo: A Ribbon Around a Bomb

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive deep into the extraordinary life and legacy of Frida Kahlo — the artist who turned her body, heartbreak, and...

She Ran Away With the Circus: Miss Lala, Lillian Leitzel, Mabel Stark and more.

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie step into the ring to uncover the stories of extraordinary circus women like Miss LaLa, the aerialist who defied gr...

She Ran Away With the Circus: Miss Lala, Lillian Leitzel, Mabel Stark and more.

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie step into the ring to uncover the stories of extraordinary circus women like Miss LaLa, the aerialist who defied gr...

The Longing of a Queer Pop Star: Dusty Springfield

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dusty Springfield was one of the most powerful voices in pop music—and one of the most complicated women behind the scenes. In this episode, Stauney...

The Longing of a Queer Pop Star: Dusty Springfield

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dusty Springfield was one of the most powerful voices in pop music—and one of the most complicated women behind the scenes. In this episode, Stauney...

Is art worth everything we give up for it? with Stephanie Elizondo Griest

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Stephanie Elizondo Griest as we discuss her up upcoming book "Art Above Everything: One Woman’s Global Exploration of the Joy...

Is art worth everything we give up for it? with Stephanie Elizondo Griest

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Stephanie Elizondo Griest as we discuss her up upcoming book "Art Above Everything: One Woman’s Global Exploration of the Joy...

The Return of Recession Pop

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re diving into the origins of Recession Pop, the artists and songs that defined the genre, and the complicated question of whether thi...

The Return of Recession Pop

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re diving into the origins of Recession Pop, the artists and songs that defined the genre, and the complicated question of whether thi...

The Most Awarded Woman in Hollywood: Edith Head

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She’s the woman with more Oscars than any other woman in history—and the inspiration behind a fictional character in The Incredibles. This week, S...

The Most Awarded Woman in Hollywood: Edith Head

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She’s the woman with more Oscars than any other woman in history—and the inspiration behind a fictional character in The Incredibles. This week, S...

The Fastest Drummer in the World: Viola Smith

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Known as "the fastest girl drummer in the world," Viola shattered expectations in the 1930s swing scene, advocated for women musicians during WWII, an...

The Fastest Drummer in the World: Viola Smith

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Known as "the fastest girl drummer in the world," Viola shattered expectations in the 1930s swing scene, advocated for women musicians during WWII, an...

The Inkers, Painters & Early Animators of Disney

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the princesses ever graced the screen, women were behind the scenes—inking, painting, and perfecting every frame. In this episode, Stauney an...

The Inkers, Painters & Early Animators of Disney

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the princesses ever graced the screen, women were behind the scenes—inking, painting, and perfecting every frame. In this episode, Stauney an...

Sculpting Spectacles: Altina Schinasi

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before cat-eye glasses were a fashion staple, they were a radical act of design — and behind them was Altina Schinasi: sculptor, filmmaker, inventor...

Sculpting Spectacles: Altina Schinasi

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before cat-eye glasses were a fashion staple, they were a radical act of design — and behind them was Altina Schinasi: sculptor, filmmaker, inventor...

Dystopian Heroines & the Rebellion of Rage

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the charged landscape of feminine rage and resistance through the lens of dystopian fic...

Dystopian Heroines & the Rebellion of Rage

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of More Than a Muse, Stauney and Sadie explore the charged landscape of feminine rage and resistance through the lens of dystopian fic...

When Women Revolt

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All throughout history, Women have ignited revolutions, challenged regimes, and reshaped societies through protest. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie...

When Women Revolt

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All throughout history, Women have ignited revolutions, challenged regimes, and reshaped societies through protest. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie...

Contagious Chaos: Women and the History of Mass Hysteria

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From mewing nuns to phantom slashers, history is filled with bizarre outbreaks of collective hysteria—many of which disproportionately affected or w...

Contagious Chaos: Women and the History of Mass Hysteria

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From mewing nuns to phantom slashers, history is filled with bizarre outbreaks of collective hysteria—many of which disproportionately affected or w...

They Killed Women, Not Witches: The Salem Trials

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie unravel the dark, chaotic history of the Salem witch trials—one of the most infamous chapters of mass hysteria in...

They Killed Women, Not Witches: The Salem Trials

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie unravel the dark, chaotic history of the Salem witch trials—one of the most infamous chapters of mass hysteria in...

Screaming, Crying, Throwing Hands: When Fans Fight Back—And Win

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the unstoppable force that is fangirls—their influence, their impact, and their ability to shake entire...

Screaming, Crying, Throwing Hands: When Fans Fight Back—And Win

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the unstoppable force that is fangirls—their influence, their impact, and their ability to shake entire...

Mic Drop: The Women Who Built Hip Hop

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie tune into untold stories of the women who helped build Hip Hop from the ground up. While the genre is often defined...

Mic Drop: The Women Who Built Hip Hop

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie tune into untold stories of the women who helped build Hip Hop from the ground up. While the genre is often defined...

Before Beyoncé took on Country: Linda Martell

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie uncover the story of Linda Martell, a woman Beyoncé thanked for her album of the year win and the first Black fema...

Before Beyoncé took on Country: Linda Martell

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie uncover the story of Linda Martell, a woman Beyoncé thanked for her album of the year win and the first Black fema...

Words of the Heart: The History of Valentines & Love Letters

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie trace the history of Valentine’s Day, uncovering its murky origins and how it transformed from a saint’s feast ...

Words of the Heart: The History of Valentines & Love Letters

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie trace the history of Valentine’s Day, uncovering its murky origins and how it transformed from a saint’s feast ...

The Sci-Fi Author Who Predicted 2024: Octavia Butler

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into Octavia Butler who didn’t just write sci-fi—she predicted our reality. Her work feels eerily propheti...

The Sci-Fi Author Who Predicted 2024: Octavia Butler

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into Octavia Butler who didn’t just write sci-fi—she predicted our reality. Her work feels eerily propheti...

Judy Garland: Worn Out by the Dream Factory

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the life and legacy of the incomparable Judy Garland. They explore her rise from a vaudeville childhood t...

Judy Garland: Worn Out by the Dream Factory

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the life and legacy of the incomparable Judy Garland. They explore her rise from a vaudeville childhood t...

The Basket, the Bags, and the Woman Behind it all: Jane Birkin

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the life and legacy of the incomparable Jane Birkin. They explore her decades-long career as an actress a...

The Basket, the Bags, and the Woman Behind it all: Jane Birkin

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the life and legacy of the incomparable Jane Birkin. They explore her decades-long career as an actress a...

Nosferatu: Reimagining Death and the Maiden

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore Robert Eggers' latest masterpiece, Nosferatu. They delve into the origins of the story with t...

Nosferatu: Reimagining Death and the Maiden

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! In this episode, Stauney and Sadie explore Robert Eggers' latest masterpiece, Nosferatu. They delve into the origins of the story with t...

The Brontë Sisters: Wild Moors and Wuthering Words

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, as the last installment of our "Month of Macabre," Stauney and Sadie journey to the windswept moors of Yorkshire to uncover the haunting li...

The Brontë Sisters: Wild Moors and Wuthering Words

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, as the last installment of our "Month of Macabre," Stauney and Sadie journey to the windswept moors of Yorkshire to uncover the haunting li...

Echoes from the Beyond: The Fox Sisters and Victorian Deathcraft

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, to continue our "Month of Macabre", Stauney and Sadie explore the Victorian era’s obsession with death and its intricate mourning traditi...

Echoes from the Beyond: The Fox Sisters and Victorian Deathcraft

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, to continue our "Month of Macabre", Stauney and Sadie explore the Victorian era’s obsession with death and its intricate mourning traditi...

Twisted Lullabies: Nursery Rhymes' Hidden Histories

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie introduce the dark origins of nursery rhymes. While these seemingly innocent songs have become a staple of childhood, man...

Twisted Lullabies: Nursery Rhymes' Hidden Histories

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney and Sadie introduce the dark origins of nursery rhymes. While these seemingly innocent songs have become a staple of childhood, man...

The Highest Paid Supermodel in the World: Suzy Parker

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney introduces us to Suzy Parker. As one of the most iconic faces of 1950s fashion and, at one point, the highest-paid supermodel in th...

The Highest Paid Supermodel in the World: Suzy Parker

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Stauney introduces us to Suzy Parker. As one of the most iconic faces of 1950s fashion and, at one point, the highest-paid supermodel in th...