International Women's Day Podcasts: 5 Picks for 2026

International Women's Day is a celebration, but it is also a checkpoint. A checkpoint to recognize the women who did the work when the cost was high and the credit was low. And a checkpoint to look forward, because technology is reshaping opportunity, voice, and power faster than most institutions can adapt.

I am Kelly Yanke Deltener, one of the founders of Podshot. Podshot is a mobile app built for podcast listeners who do not want their best insights to disappear the moment an episode ends. We help people capture meaningful moments while they are listening and turn them into organized takeaways they can actually use later.

A big part of my inspiration comes from women in tech today, and from women throughout history who built influence without the tools, networks, or permission that many of us have now. Podcasts have become one of my favorite ways to stay connected to that energy. They are not just entertainment. They are access. They give you stories, context, and real voices that sharpen how you think and how you lead.

Here are five podcasts the women at Podshot recommend for International Women's Day. Each offers a different angle, but they all have one thing in common. Women thinking out loud, on purpose, in public.

The Guilty Feminist

If you want smart conversations that do not take themselves too seriously, start here. The Guilty Feminist mixes humor with honesty in a way that makes difficult topics easier to approach and easier to act on. It is the kind of show that reminds you that you are allowed to be evolving and imperfect, and still deeply committed to progress.

Feminist Book Club

This one is for the readers, and for anyone who wants to stretch their perspective through books without feeling like they are back in school. Feminist Book Club offers thoughtful discussion and practical takeaways anchored in literature that explores identity, equality, and the systems women deal with every day. It is a great listen when you want to go deeper and come away with language for what you have been sensing but not quite able to name.

Womanica

Short, punchy, and powerful. Womanica shares bite sized stories of women from history and today. It is quick enough for a commute, but meaningful enough to stick with you. If you like learning in small doses, this is a great one to keep in your rotation.

Lady History

If you love that feeling of "why did I not learn this in school," Lady History is for you. It highlights women and stories that have been minimized, erased, or simplified, then brings them back with context and depth. Listening to it is a reminder that representation is not only about visibility now. It is also about accuracy then.

The Feminist Present

This podcast feels especially relevant to the moment we are in. The Feminist Present connects feminism to current issues in culture and systems, without losing the thread of lived experience. It is a strong choice when you want to stay grounded, informed, and clear eyed about what progress really looks like.

Why This Moment Matters, Especially for Women in Tech

We are at a turning point. The tools are moving fast. AI, platform shifts, remote work, and new ways of building businesses are changing what is possible. That speed creates opportunity, but it also creates risk. The people shaping technology influence what gets built, what gets funded, what gets prioritized, and whose needs are treated as "edge cases."

This is exactly why women's voices in tech matter so much right now. Not just as participants, but as builders, decision makers, and founders. We need women who are willing to lead and to ship, while also insisting that ethics, accessibility, and humanity are not optional.

It is also why I care so much about learning that turns into action. If something shifts your thinking, it should be easy to capture and revisit. Not someday, but in the moment, in real life. That is the heart behind Podshot.

A Small International Women's Day Challenge

Pick one episode from the list above and capture one idea you want to apply this week. It could be a boundary you need to set, a risk you are ready to take, or a conversation you have been putting off. Inspiration is great. Applied inspiration is where change happens.

Happy International Women's Day.

If you have a women led podcast you love, I would genuinely like to hear it.

What are the best feminist podcasts to listen to?

The Guilty Feminist, Feminist Book Club, Womanica, Lady History, and The Feminist Present are all strong picks. The Guilty Feminist is best for humor and honest conversation. Womanica and Lady History focus on women's stories from history. The Feminist Present connects feminism to current cultural issues.

What are good podcasts for International Women's Day?

For International Women's Day, look for podcasts that highlight women's voices and stories. The Guilty Feminist and The Feminist Present cover modern feminism and culture. Womanica and Lady History share overlooked stories of women throughout history. Feminist Book Club connects books to identity and equality.

Are there good short podcasts about women in history?

Womanica is the best short-form podcast about women in history. Each episode is bite sized and covers one woman's story, from well-known figures to people most listeners have never heard of. Lady History goes deeper with longer episodes that add context. Both are worth adding to your rotation.

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