Fashion People Presenting: The C-Word
Aug 30, 2025
Explore the societal labels often slapped onto women, like ‘crazy,’ through the lives of icons such as Lindsay Lohan and Winona Ryder. Discover how these labels can distort public perception, all while enjoying a blend of humor and heartfelt commentary. The hosts dive into historical contexts that reveal the unfair standards women face, challenging listeners to rethink what it means to be labeled as ‘mad’ or ‘bad.’ A blend of rich storytelling and sharp insight awaits!
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Reframing The 'C-Word' As Cultural Pattern
- The podcast reframes 'crazy' as a label used when women step outside social norms and are then publicly devoured.
- Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett promise deep, funny, and emotional historical dives into these patterns.
Iconic Cases Illustrate The Pattern
- The trailer lists high-profile examples like Winona shoplifting, Lindsay Lohan's tabloid years, and Mariah Carey's TRL stunt to illustrate the pattern.
- These vignettes show how icons are adored then devoured by media narratives.
Hosts Releasing Old Episodes Publicly
- Lena Dunham recalls co-hosting The C-Word with Alyssa Bennett and rescuing it from behind a paywall.
- They describe rediscovering stories of women like Winona Ryder, Lindsay Lohan, and Mariah Carey through a time-capsule lens.