In a world where mimicking the gestures of a historical figure is awards bait, Biopic: A Podcast Story examines the good, the bad, the unspeakable, and the hilarious about this category of film that frequently dominates the Oscars but just as often offends our sensibilities. Biopic: A Podcast Story looks at the casting, the acting, the quality of the script, and the endless tropes that dominate these movies. Hosted by Rena and Sara. We have watched a lot of biopics. Biopic: A Podcast Story sits at the meeting point between movie, comedy, and history podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Episode 71: The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots (1895) · Oct 21, 2025
Episode 66: Ken Russell’s The Devils, with Special Guest Star Elana Levin of the Graphic Policy Podcast!
The Devils (1971) · Sep 16, 2025
Episode 52: What’s Love Got to Do With It with Katy from the Queens Podcast
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993) · Apr 29, 2025
Episode 51: Coco Avant Chanel with Fashion Writer Roxanne Robinson
Coco Before Chanel (2009) · Apr 22, 2025
Episode 45: Lisztomania with Special Guest Elana Levin from the Graphic Policy Podcast
Lisztomania (1975) · Mar 4, 2025
Episode 38: Marie Antoinette with Special Guest Belle from Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast
Marie Antoinette (2006) · Jan 14, 2025
Episode 34: Maria, with Maria Callas Biographer Sophia Lambton
Maria (2024) · Dec 17, 2024
Episode 29: All The Way, with Bryan Cranston as President Lyndon Johnson
All the Way (2016) · Nov 12, 2024
Episode 25: Ray, with Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles
Ray (2004) · Oct 15, 2024
Episode 24: Saint Joan, with Jean Seberg as Joan of Arc
Saint Joan (1957) · Oct 8, 2024
Episode 23: The Pride of the Yankees, with Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig
The Pride of the Yankees (1942) · Oct 1, 2024
Bonus Episode! Irrelevant Host Banter 9: And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003) · Sep 12, 2024
Episode 17: Get On Up!, with Chadwick Boseman as James Brown
Get On Up (2014) · Aug 20, 2024
Bonus Episode! Irrelevant Host Banter 5: Race
Race (2016) · Aug 8, 2024
Episode 13: Frida, with Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo
Frida (2002) · Jul 23, 2024
Episode 11: Evita, with Madonna as Eva Peron
Evita (1996) · Jul 9, 2024
Episode 5: The Conqueror, with John Wayne as Genghis Khan
The Conqueror (1956) · May 26, 2024