The Sheela Na Gig Podcast celebrates women in history whose strength, talent, and perseverance went largely (or completely) unrecognized or perhaps someone you don’t yet know about, but should! We are dedicated to celebrating women—one per episode—who we lovingly & reverently call “our Sheelas.”
“Conscience” brings trailblazer Margaret Chase Smith to life on the stage. She is the first woman elected to Congress from Maine. She is the first woman from the state elected to the U.S. Senate. And, in 1950, she was the only Senator with the courage and character to publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy with her “Declaration of Conscience.” Hear our interview with ITC Theatre Director Carolyn Desai and Actor Sharon Gardner as they shine a light on this riveting play and this maverick Sheela!
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7 Aug 2026
Sheela Na Gig Episode 87: Angelina
If you're like me, everyday, you meet new and interesting people and if you're like me, you may ask a lot of questions about their lives. My husband, in fact, has nicknamed me "Studs", after writer and oral historian, Studs Terkle. I take it as a huge compliment, as I love delving into people's stories and hearing tales of how their lives and the world has shaped them. But some of these tales are harrowing and beyond anything I've heard before, which brings me to our new Sheela Na Gig episodes, called "Everyday Sheelas". You may never know by looking at these people, what they've been through, but their stories need to be told and these everyday women, in our case, need to be celebrated!
Which brings us to our 1st Everyday Sheela, meet Angelina. Her story exemplifies strength and tenacity and an innate desire to care for others, beyond herself. She's truly a survivor whose story needs to be shared.
We are truly honored to interview Angelina, as our 1st " Everyday Sheela" and hope you will tune in!
We also welcome your comments, questions and your stories too! Are you an "Everyday Sheela" or do you know someone who is? Please let us know! These stories need to be told!
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31 Jul 2026
Sheela Na Gig Episode 86: Belle Burden
As controversy swells over the accuracy of Belle Burden’s breakout memoir STRANGERS, April brings Missy into a discussion about the risks people take when they “put themselves out there.” This episode explores how messages can get diluted when issues of privilege color what was for many, a highly relatable and empowering piece of writing.
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