S3E2 – Reclaiming the villain: She’s not crazy, she’s complicated

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster

October 25, 2025

On this episode of The Feminist Focus, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) dives into the classic “villain” archetype. She examines how male villains are often viewed as misunderstood and female villains are seen as psychopathic.

About the Contributor

Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster

Olivia Hallinan-Gan joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. In 2023, she joined Hestia’s Flame and became a podcaster on The Oracle. She was editor-in-chief of the yearbook in 2005-2006. Olivia’s podcast explored how ideological and political ideals affect women, specifically teenage girls. She was a part of Dance Leadership Team, chess club, Ambassador Leadership Team and the Artemis Center. In her free time, you could find her watching movies at her local theater, reading and spending time with friends. Olivia graduated in 2026.

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