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Women Of The Hour

Lena Dunham 32 Episodes Jul 31, 2025

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

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Re-Introducing The C-Word Jul 31, 2025 120 After years behind a paywall, Lena Dunham and historian of bad behavior Alissa Bennett are breaking The C-Word out of the vault and into your hearts. With every episode, Lena and Alissa take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them fo

Bonus: Never Before with Janet Mock and Lena Dunham Jun 27, 2017 2736 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 May 30, 2017 192 Lena is here to tell you about a brand new Lenny Podcast, Never Before with Janet Mock.

Aging: Season 2, Episode 10 Jan 26, 2017 3711 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 Jan 23, 2017 635 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 Jan 19, 2017 3437 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 Jan 12, 2017 2380 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 Jan 8, 2017 705 Lena talks to Camila Cabello, who recently left Fifth Harmony to pursue a solo career.

Noise: Season 2, Episode 7 Jan 5, 2017 2879 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 Dec 29, 2016 2143 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 Dec 15, 2016 3446 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 Dec 8, 2016 2666 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 Dec 4, 2016 597 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 Dec 1, 2016 2060 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 Nov 28, 2016 893 In this week's bonus episode, Lena and her dad discuss hallucinogenics, art, philosophy and spirituality.

Faith & Spirituality: Season 2, Episode 2 Nov 24, 2016 2918 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 Nov 20, 2016 437 In this bonus episode, men in San Quentin State Prison talk about learning to say "I love you."

Trapped: Season 2, Episode 1 Nov 17, 2016 3450 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 Nov 15, 2016 168 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 Nov 1, 2016 3409 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 Sep 28, 2016 2883 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 Dec 10, 2015 3476 In the final episode of this podcast series, Lena talks life, death and spirituality with an amazing group of women.

Episode 4: Work Dec 3, 2015 3274 Lena talks about work with Zadie Smith, Mara Brock Akil, Jenni Konner and many more.

Thanksgiving Short Nov 26, 2015 176 Lena and Ashley Ford talk about spending holidays with each other.

Love & Sex Bonus Episode: First Love Lost Nov 22, 2015 884 Writer Anne Helen Petersen talks about losing her first love, Captain Luke Wullenwaber.

Episode 3: Love & Sex Nov 19, 2015 3476 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 Nov 15, 2015 868 Lena talks to gynecological nurse practitioner Lola Pellegrino about vaginas, hormones and trans health.

Episode 2: Body Nov 12, 2015 3461 Lena talks about our relationships to our bodies. Guests include Janet Mock, Aidy Bryant, Emily Ratajkowski and more.

Friendship Bonus Episode: Lena & Jemima Nov 8, 2015 1282 Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke discuss their twenty year friendship.

Episode 1: Friendship Nov 5, 2015 3411 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 Oct 29, 2015 262 Lena and Emma discuss the names they prefer to be called by coworkers.

A Preview Oct 19, 2015 327 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.

Women Of The Hour

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