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Directora

Stephanie Weber

Directora is a podcast that celebrates the history and achievements of women in film. Directora is broken into seasons, with each season having a theme to explore. The podcast is researched, written, and hosted by writer and comedian Stephanie Weber.

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Friday · 29 min
Bonus: Interview with Filmmaker Adell Lashawn
Director Adell Lashawn talks about her new movie and all things horror
Wednesday · 1 hr 6 min
Myths and Urban Legends with Special Guest Kate Haley
Filmmaker Kate Haley talks about mermaids, changelings, and more
October 26 · 39 min
Bonus: Five Nights at Freddy's with Underrated Movie Podcast
The host of Underrated Movie Podcast chats with us about Five Nights at Freddy's
October 21 · 55 min
Pregnancy Horror with Special Guest Deborah Lee Smith
Why are there so many pregnancy horror films?
October 19 · 31 min
Bonus: Interview with Director Alison-Eve Hammersley
Director of the new horror film Erie chats about horror filmmaking
October 14 · 1 hr 11 min
Lesbian Vampires in Film with Special Guest Butch Noir
A quick history of gay vampires and a great conversation
October 7 · 46 min
Doris Wishman's A Night to Dismember with Elizabeth Pauker
The director of a Doris Wishman documentary talks about Wishman and her horror film.
October 5 · 40 min
Bonus: Interview with Director of The Musical, Giselle Bonilla
Bonilla talks about the making of her indie dark comedy
September 30 · 16 min
What Is Horror?
An intro to our horror mini-series and 31 horror films directed by women!
S2 · E9
September 16 · 44 min
Hedy Lamarr: Actress, Spy, Inventor of WiFi
You're listening to this thanks to her
S2 · E8
September 9 · 1 hr 2 min
Barbra Streisand: Singer, Actress, Director, Legend
Babs is one of the most talented multi-hyphenates of all time
S2 · E7
September 2 · 56 min
Debbie Allen: From Fame to Famous Director & Producer
The actress and dancer became an important TV director and producer
S2 · E6
August 27 · 57 min
TV Actress to Hitmaker: Penny Marshall
The first woman to direct a film that made over $100 million. Twice.
S2 · E5
August 19 · 1 hr 3 min
Comedy Queen and Studio Executive: Lucille Ball
The redheaded comedian did so much for TV, from I Love Lucy to Star Trek!
S2 · E4
August 12 · 56 min
Adrienne Shelly: From Muse to Acclaimed Director
Her fantastic films and the tragedy that cut her career short
S2 · E3
August 5 · 1 hr 9 min
The Mother of Improv Comedy: Elaine May
From the Second City to Ishtar and so much more!
S2 · E2
July 29 · 44 min
The Actress Who Went to Jail for Sex: Mae West
From Vaudeville to Hollywood, Mae West wrote her own material
S2 · E1
July 22 · 36 min
The Trailblazing Ida Lupino
The first actress to direct herself in a feature film
S1 · E8
July 15 · 36 min
The Director Whose Film Was Banned Due to A Food Fight
The revolutionary Czech New Wave director, Věra Chytilová
July 8 · 1 hr 8 min
The Nazi Director: Leni Riefenstahl
The truth behind her achievements and lies

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