The C-Word

Author: Lena Dunham & Alissa Bennett

With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett 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 for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman crazy. The C-Word was originally published behind a paywall from 2019 - 2022. This is the first time its being released to all major podcast platforms.
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Sondra Locke
Episode 37
Thursday, 26 March, 2026

Although Sondra Locke’s work as an actress & director garnered critical praise and an Academy Award nomination, she was perhaps best known for her 13-year romantic relationship with Clint Eastwood. The highly publicized court battle that followed their relationship forever linked her name with his and fueled endless gossip. In this episode, Lena and Alissa discuss the etymology of “Daddy,” the gaze of male Hollywood power players, and the obstacles facing women who carve their own path in the entertainment industry. This episode was first published on 02/11/2021. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices