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The Tales We Tell
by Clara Cook
A podcast exploring the role of women and gender in film, television and fiction. Looking at the tales we tell and why we tell them.
Episodes
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The Tales We Tell Episode 22: A Yorkshire Lady of Renown
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Hattie from the Hattie Talks podcast to explore the barrier breaking TV show Gentleman Jack, based on the life of the diarist and lesbian Anne Lister. We discuss Anne's struggles, her triumphs and her passionate romantic relationships....
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The Tales We Tell Episode 21: This Writer is Likely Not Male
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Maddie and Kelsey, hosts of the Let The Boys Kiss podcast to explore women and gender in fandom. We discuss everything from fan art and shipping to fanfiction and fan communities. We ask who are the fans who produce fanfiction and...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 20: Woman Inherits The Earth
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by recurring guest Natalie to discuss the female characters of the Jurassic Park franchise. We ask if they are empowering or if they fall into female stereotypes. And could the best female character in the film series actually be a...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 19: She's Really Very Marvellous
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined once again by podcaster Annie to discuss hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs Maisel. We examine the show's female characters and the challenges they face. We ask if the show addresses the barriers women faced in America in the 1950s and 60s and...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 18: The Evil Queen of Numbers
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by podcaster and author AJ Black, to discuss the character of M and the women of the James Bond franchise. We examine Judi Dench's portrayal of Bond's steely female boss, the real-life inspiration behind the character and how the idea of...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 17: Women vs Hollywood
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by the host of The Movie Palace podcast, Carl Sweeney, to discuss Helen O'Hara's book 'Women vs Hollywood.' We examine how women's contribution to early cinema has been almost erased from film history, discuss if the Studio System was...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 16: Lets Take it From the Top
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by singer and producer Natalie Nicole Gilbert to explore the films, A Star is Born and The High Note. We ask if these two stories are realistic representations of women's experiences in the music industry and discuss the pressures that...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 15: Jessica, the Reluctant Superhero
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by podcaster and author Duncan Barrett to explore Marvel's Jessica Jones. We discuss how the show portrays toxic masculinity, female anger and uses the superhero universe to explore coercive and controlling relationships. We ask if…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 14: Having Tea with Admiral Janeway
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by bestselling author Una McCormack to explore the character of Captain Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek Voyager. We discuss Una's new book charting Janeway's life and career, diversity in past and future Star Trek series and the importance...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 12: Exploring Unorthodox
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Miriam to explore the Netflix show Unorthodox. We discuss how accurate the tv series in its portrayal of an Orthodox community and examine the role of women in Hasidic Judaism. Miriam bravely tells her own story of leaving the Orthodox...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 13: I've got The Power!
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by returning guest Annie Flowers to explore Naomi Alderman's novel The Power. We ask if this book is a cautionary tale on gender inequality or a feminist revenge fantasy and if we had 'The Power' what we would do with it ourselves.
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The Tales We Tell Episode 11: Tales in Lockdown
In this special episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Ashley Bouchard to discuss the stories about women and by women that we are hoping to read, watch and listen to while we are living under lockdown during the current pandemic. We discuss the importance of maintaining good…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 10: Not a Girlfriend and Not So Crazy
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by California native Annie Flowers to discuss the musical comedy show Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. We examine the many varied themes in the show including sexual health, friendship, mental health and female ambition. We ask if this award winning...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 9, Part 2: The Queen without her Wig
In part 2 of this two part episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is again joined by history buff Amy Neal to discuss the many visual representations of Queen Elizabeth I in both film and TV. We reflect on Elizabeth's later years and the portrayal of her physical appearance on screen. We ask if...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 9, Part 1: Good Queen Bess
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by history buff Amy Neal to discuss the many visual representations of Queen Elizabeth I in both film and TV. We examine the history behind the myths of the Virgin Queen and whether different productions have been historically accurate.…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 8: The Determined Ms Knope
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Leslie Knope fan Mar to discuss the TV comedy series Parks and Recreation. We examine the inspiring character of Leslie Knope, the show's portrayal of female ambition and sexism in local politics. We ask if it is important to have…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 7: A Writer or a Wife?
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by writer and podcaster Sarah Blair to discuss the film The Wife. We examine the role of the Wife in her marriage to her prize-winning husband, the concept of the mental load, who earns the money and who brings up the children and how a...
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The Tales We Tell Bonus Episode: All About Eve with The Movie Palace
Join us for a very special crossover episode in which The Tales We Tell joins forces with The Movie Palace podcast! Hosts Carl Sweeney and Clara Cook welcome regular guest Kelechi Ehenulo to talk about the famous film All About Eve and the recent stage adaptation of the story for London's West…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 6, Part 2: A Female Bard
In part two of our two-part episode on female interpretations of the Homeric Epics, host Clara Cook is once again joined by David Manasian to discuss the first female translation of The Odyssey, the different novelisations of the myths written by women and whether it is possible that the poet…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 6: The Feminine Iliad
In this two-part episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by the family patriarch and fan of the Homeric epic, David Manasian to discuss female interpretations of the epic poems of The Iliad and The Odyssey. In part one we examine the women of Greek Myth and both the male and female…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 5: Dreadful Women
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Horror fan Rosie Powell to discuss the TV series Penny Dreadful. We examine the female characters of the show, the themes of sex, death and Victorian morals. We ask whether women are well represented in the Horror genre and if there is...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 4: Maud, Anne and Us
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by L. M. Montgomery expert Jessica Young to discuss the many adaptations of Anne of Green Gables. We discuss why some adaptations are more successful than others, why Montgomery is less well known than her own literary creation and how…
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The Tales We Tell Episode 3: A Lady Bird in Sacramento
In this episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Sacramento native Ashley Bouchard to discuss Greta Gerwig's critically acclaimed film 'Lady Bird.' We discuss what it is like to grow up in a small city, move far away from home and how important it is to accurately represent female...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 2, Part 2: Burning Down the Dystopia
In part two of our two-part episode on The Handmaid's Tale, host Clara Cook is once again joined by Natalie Joanes and Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss the men of Gilead, the creative aspects of the show, our obsession with dystopias and the trope of female suffering in television.
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The Tales We Tell Episode 2: June, the Unlikely Heroine
In this two-part episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by Natalie Joanes and Kelechi Ehenulo to discuss the TV adaptation of The Handmaid's Tale. We discuss the characters of June and Serena, the women of Gilead and their relationships both with each other and the men that surround...
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The Tales We Tell Episode 1: Agent Scully, Medical Doctor!
In this first episode of The Tales We Tell, Clara Cook is joined by X Files fan Natalie Joanes to discuss the character of Dana Scully, FBI Agent and Medical Doctor. We discuss the effect the character has had on female viewers, her development throughout the series and whether male…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Tales We Tell have?
The Tales We Tell currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Tales We Tell about?
A podcast exploring the role of women and gender in film, television and fiction. Looking at the tales we tell and why we tell them.
How often does The Tales We Tell release new episodes?
The Tales We Tell has 26 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Tales We Tell?
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Who hosts The Tales We Tell?
The Tales We Tell is created and hosted by Clara Cook.
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