About A Girl

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About A Girl is a scripted narrative anthology series about women whose stories have long been eclipsed by the legends of their famous partners. Bowie, Elvis, 2Pac, Prince, Miles, Biggie. Each of these icons created some of the most celebrated and enduring music of the modern age. But there's more to their stories than you know. About A Girl brings focus to the many women without whom the landscape of popular music might be very different.

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  • katlantaaa
    No new content
    It feels lazy to just keep putting out “rewinds”. If there isn’t new content, stop spamming us. I was a fan of all the Double Elvis shows so all the “rewinds” are exhausting
  • Lisa LR
    Wow.
    I’m late to the party on this one, but it’s my new favorite. Love all the stories and the way they’re delivered!
  • JT Money0823
    Voice is terrible
    Amazing stories, well written, part of the Badlands and Disgraceland universe… all RUINED by this ridiculously awful voice which is even worse for the million different cuts for seemingly every line. Stories should be told by storytellers, and this ain’t it. Shame.
  • I sense a bouns comming sooo
    Would be Bride of the Lizard King
    I loved Eleanor’s precious account Pamela Courson. It was a lovely de-vilification of the young lady who was, but never was, Jim Morrison’s wife.
  • mysterymach
    Staggeringly well written.
    The episode about Lou and Rachel simply sparkles with poetry, depth, understanding, respect, humor and insight. I am so impressed, though I was already a fan based on the other episodes. This one is particulary beautiful, and Rachel needed this. She deserves her place in history. Thank you for the excellent writing, please always continue whether in this medium or any other.
  • changagarcia
    ❤️
    I love Elenor’s voice!
  • NiqyB
    Love this podcast!!!
    Always informative and entertaining. I kept hearing about the podcast on other podcasts and finally decided to listen…glad I did, it’s so good!!!!!
  • leslie in alabama
    Always wonderful and beautiful
    Great to hear about the strong women behind the men. So glad they aren’t forgotten.
  • ducks1243
    Good listen
    I’m enjoying the storytelling of the new season a lot. Some of the other episodes felt like it focused more on the abuses these women faced at the hands of these famous men. Feels more like “Abusers and Groomers” than about a girl. I wish I learned more about these women and their accomplishments, not just the abuses they had to overcome. This new season seems to be getting away from that though.
  • itwasntmesir45
    Voice Cringe!
    The voice is so bad it ruins good content bummer.
  • 2020pocalypse
    Amazing
    I discovered this podcast from an advertisement and immediately followed it. The stories presented are so intimately told about people I thought I knew something about, but this proves you never really know the whole story. This is the best podcast in my library, hands down.
  • pasticciera
    Trifecta!
    I enjoy this podcast because of the point of view (the “heroine” of the duo”), the content, and the narrator’s voice.
  • windy birthday bear
    Pay Nik Lynette for ads
    NL’s voice is sweet like butter I love these stories I plug my ears when I hear your advertisements PLEASE stop the abrasive ads and pay NL
  • Tooobaaaaddddd88
    Such a Good Show!
    I love this podcast. It’s incredible. I was so happy to see Anita Pallenberg get some attention. Maybe one day an episode on Shane MacGowan & Victoria Mary Clarke? Thanks for the wonderful show!
  • qwtzl
    Pleasantly surprised
    The stories are interesting, it is very well produced and the narrator / host is very good.
  • Ouiser13
    Really great if you can hear it
    Background music often drowns out the story. Other than that … it’s good.
  • wanderingbiscuit
    Fabulous!!!
    What an interesting subject!! All the ladies behind the scenes making it happen. Love Eleanor’s storytelling.
  • Brendito69
    Great!
    I love the narrators voice. So soothing. Interesting subject.
  • POD Hungry
    A voice so soothing
    Nikki Lynette takes us through tales of the women behind the musicians we grew up with. Never once does she make them out as victims but finds the silver lining in these women’s stories. Nikki’s voice is great for late night.
  • julie of the spirits
    Ads
    Love the content of the show but too many jarring ads right in the middle of the cast. Do them all first and get it over with so your listeners can enjoy the stories.
  • the_deals
    The podcast I’ve wanted my whole life
    The title says it all. Ever since I saw Almost Famous forever ago I’ve been craving stories about the women behind the musicians we love. Stories that we need to know and hear.
  • gowine
    Bob Marley
    The narrator is terrible; talks way too fast , without emotion. It’s like she is speed reading . Hard to listen to .
  • _LoVE@bug
    Her voice
    I thought I was only one who found her voice annoying. I really wish there was another narrator because the content is interesting.
  • BlueBottleGirl
    This Is So Good!
    This podcast is direct, detailed, intriguing, and best of all it’s about the women who took a somewhat silent but pivotal backdrop in getting these icons to where they reached their pinnacles. Even the theme music makes me tear up a bit knowing how important these women were/are. Well done.
  • Steh#1
    Another Hit from Double Elvis!
    Finally! These kinds of stories need to be told! Everyone should hear this show!
  • ElizabethSandman
    About A Great Pod
    Love it- can’t wait for more. Such a good concept. Keep up the great work. Thanks!
  • RhodesyB
    🙌🏽♥️ incredibly well done
    Range & scope of research is impeccable. Eleanor Wells does a very impressive job delivering each mini-bio in an ear pleasing manner allowing the listener to enjoy in the car as well as while drifting asleep. I only wish that the episodes where longer & greater in volume…can’t get enough!
  • glitterpup64
    Really great!
    So far I’ve only listened to season one and Eleanor Wells is excellent! Really unique voice. I usually hate vocal fry and I’m just not getting this from her. The content is really rich and extremely well written. This offers a unique perspective on the topic. ( People who slam it by comparing it to the other way inferior pod are way off base: same subject matter is open to anyone to take on! It is in no way plagiarism! This pod is on it’s own planet and actually gives us an originally crafted take!)
  • KindaKrazy
    Excellent
    History and life. So good and have known some of the stories and some have bee great surprises. Wish there was more episodes.
  • MK Ward 54
    Love This
    Started listening to this on recommendation and enjoyed it so much that I binged the whole thing, I can’t wait for the next season.
  • Mo Donnelly
    great show
    we have enjoyed all the stories and the linkages across some of them.
  • Shaardasia
    My favorite podcast!
    I absolutely love love love this podcast! I like that we get to hear from the women’s point of view. As women we are often overlooked and under rated. It’s about time people get to hear stories from the women behind these great men. Thank you so much for this great podcast.
  • BBeyCream4
    So Bingable
    This is one of my favorite podcasts ever. The hosts of both seasons have such soothing voices and the way the stories are put together makes it so easy to binge this show. I love hearing about music from another perspective and can’t wait for Season 3! The only thing missing would be clips of the music they mention.
  • yhfeazv
    👍🏿👋🏿🙏🏿
    love this sistas voice! excellent narration!
  • WKB86
    Love this show!
    I love hearing these untold stories. A good accompaniment to Disgraceland’s tales of (mostly) men behaving badly.
  • Sparkybabyblue
    About a Girl
    I absolutely love the way these shows are written and the narrators voice is hypnotic to me. Can’t wait for more of these!!
  • Valid-Point
    The best
    Perfect show- muah!
  • Maur_een
    Excellent Podcast
    Really enjoyed this podcast! Excellent in my opinion to learn the life these women endured.
  • BlkElleWoods
    Love!
    Stumbled across this podcast and now I’m obsessed! Beautiful stories. Binging season 1…can’t wait to catch up!
  • MelB1104
    Drama, drama, drama
    I stumbled across this podcast and I binged the first season right away. Love the narrator of Season 1 and the narrator of season 2 is even better! The drama and presentation of these episodes is fire. It really makes you want to know more about these women who took a backseat to their more famous and iconic partners. Love it!
  • chief2603
    Beautiful and moving
    I just discovered this podcast and listened to the Dusty Springfield episode. It was so good it almost made me cry. If you love music and the people who make it, you will love hearing the stories of the women behind the scenes. Now I’m off to binge the rest of the episodes…
  • Mary62072
    Wonderful show
    This takes me right back to all the yesterdays. This is an amazing show, the narrator has a beautiful buttery voice. It’s nice to hear about the women behind the greats. (Not so greats?) I’ve already shared this with several other women. Great podcast!
  • MamaDuVilla
    Yes
    I just love it.
  • vrj910
    Start with Season 2! So good!
    Loving this season! New narrator is great. Writing is strong. The women’s stories come across with much more power this season.
  • t-par-t
    New narrator!
    The voice of the new narrator is AMAZING! A+
  • Lpflaum
    Good But Audio Needs Work
    The host is impossible to hear with the music in the back ground. It’s like she whispering into the mic/ is talking with something in her mouth. Not enjoyable to listen to, but concept is great.
  • Kimmer64
    Unique Point of View
    When is there going to be more episodes? I love this podcast!!
  • Swdogg
    What a great show
    I just discovered this podcast and listened to the show about Robin Crawford and Whitney Houston. A great story and well told! Looking forward to the next episode!
  • bkkbkbbk
    What a great find!
    This podcast is so well done research narrative I just love it I’m so glad I came across it thanks so much
  • Wardster25
    Great host and great subject matter
    These women all deserve so much more acknowledgement than they get. The role they played in rock history is so important. This podcast has great production and the host is terrific.
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