Nina Simone
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Nina Simone has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on We Can Do Hard Things. Mentioned as the music choice that catalyzed a playful, anxiety-reducing moment (interpretive dance while doing dishes).
Nina Simone was an American composer, concert pianist, singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist. Simone's bearing and stage presence earned her the title the High Priestess of Soul. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, and pop. Her piano playing was strongly influenced by baroque and classical music, especially Johann Sebastian Bach, and accompanied expressive, jazz-like singing in her contralto voice. Rolling Stone named Simone one of the greatest s
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on We Can Do Hard Things |
| Role | Singer, songwriter, pianist, civil rights activist |
| Affiliation | N/A (recording artist) |
How do different shows talk about Nina Simone?
2 shows discussed Nina Simone in these episodes.
- We Can Do Hard Things — 1 episode
Chase played an incredible song. Nina Simone, put it on.
Your Inner Child: Is Yours a Voyager, a Defensive Driver, or a Scuba Diver? - Michelle Obama — 1 episode
Who talks about Nina Simone on podcasts?
Nina Simone came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Michelle Obama.
What is Nina Simone mentioned alongside?
Nina Simone is most often mentioned alongside The Great Migration, Robin Roberts and Eartha Kitt.
Mentioned together: The Great Migration, Robin Roberts, Eartha Kitt, Harriet Tubman, Cologuard, Cologuard, IMO, Desert Tone Diamonds, CeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream, Dr. Oroco