#144 - Bald Girl Summer

from Bittersweet Infamy · host Josie Mitchell + Taylor Basso

Josie tells Taylor about the history of women shaving their heads, from the bald baddies of ancient Egypt to modern pop icons like Grace Jones, Sinéad O'Connor, and Britney Spears.

NOW PLAYING

0:00 1:14:09

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

The Final Foul ENT Podcast - The Overdue 2025 Round-Up

Jun 7, 2026 ·159m

EOH Round Table: Horror vs Comedy

Jun 1, 2026 ·77m

The Listeners' Favourite Carry On

May 25, 2026 ·71m

Carry On Again Mailbag

May 18, 2026 ·82m

Carry On Ranking

May 11, 2026 ·69m

Carry On Up The Bank Holiday

May 4, 2026 ·1m

Similar Podcasts

Bittersweet Poetry by Kanye West bussyqueef300 donda is album of the year Explicit The Cult I Left Behind Amanda & Kyle Briggs Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind. Explicit Carry On Up The Podcast Mike Muncer "Infamy! Infamy! They've all got it in for me!" Join comedian and TV presenter Susan Calman and podcaster and journalist Mike Muncer as they embark on a bumpy chronological journey through every film in the iconic 'Carry On' series...from 'Sergeant' to 'Columbus' via 'Screaming' and 'Camping'! As well as reviewing and ranking each film in the series, Susan and Mike will be discussing the lives and careers of its iconic stars, from Sid James to Kenneth Williams to Barbara Windsor. They'll also be using the series to examine the social and cultural changes in Britain through the decades, from the post war 50s to the swinging 60s and beyond, figuring out which films still hold up and which ones are...to put it politely...of their time! So stop messin' about, subscribe and join us on this journey! Explicit The Loop Ear Hustle & Radiotopia In this all-New York season, Ear Hustle embeds with two innovative programs aimed at kids and young people caught up in the criminal justice system.In the first five episodes of the season, we bring listeners into the Crossroads Youth Detention Facility in Brooklyn, where a program called Drama Club teaches improvisational theater techniques as a way to build connection and conflict-resolution skills. Nigel and Earlonne spent a year at Crossroads, following a cohort of Drama Club participants and graduates.For the final episode of the season, we take the train uptown to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. Twice a month, the museum closes its doors to the public, and opens them to a select group of parents and their children. Moms and dads, bussed over from Riker’s Island in chains, are uncuffed upon arrival at the museum. Wearing regular, non-prison clothes, they’re reunited with their kids for a rare, emotional, and often bittersweet visit outside prison walls.Join us this fall as Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Bittersweet Infamy?

This episode is 1 hour and 14 minutes long.

When was this Bittersweet Infamy episode published?

This episode was published on June 8, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Josie tells Taylor about the history of women shaving their heads, from the bald baddies of ancient Egypt to modern pop icons like Grace Jones, Sinéad O'Connor, and Britney Spears.

Can I download this Bittersweet Infamy episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!