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PODCAST

American Girl Talk

Caroline Schaeffer, Celia Tise

A show for all former (and current) historical fiction girlies to geek out and re-experience some of our favorite classic childhood books. If you had one or more historical events that you hyper-fixated on as a child, this is the podcast for you!

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All Episodes

01:04:42

Josefina Learns a Lesson!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/08/19

*AUDIO DISCLAIMER* The ghost of Mama cursed this episode, so the audio in the first part is...bad! Stick with it though! When a torrential flood kills a shocking number of sheep on the rancho, Tia Dolores swoops in to save the day! Josefina and her sisters must weave like their lives depend on it to save their family's fortunes, but could weaving lead to worse things - like forgetting the legacy of their dead mama? Inexplicably - maybe! Join us as Josefina becomes the first girl in AGT history to

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01:26:49

Meet Josefina!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/08/12

Hola! Bienvenido a un nuevo episodio de American Girl Talk! We're down in the land of enchantment with Josefina, our newest gal! She's shy, she hates goats, and she's not even technically American at this point! It's been a year since Mama died, and the Montoya's are barely scraping by (emotionally)! When Mama's sister, Tia Dolores, comes to visit all the way from Mexico City, the rancho comes to life again. Can Josefina convince her aunt to stay? Do Tia Dolores and Papa give off weird vibes? Tune

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00:38:46

Two Hens Cluckin' - Another Look at the Girls So Far!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/08/05

This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Characters mentionedfrom the American Girl Doll books are the property of the Pleasance Company.

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00:52:34

Changes for Addy!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/07/29

It’s full-on weep city at AGTHQ as we close the final chapter of Addy’s journey — the bravest girl in the American Girl universe. In the winter of 1865 Philadelphia, Addy clings to hope: hope for her family to be whole again, and for the freedom she’s fought so hard to claim. But freedom doesn’t come without cost, and we’re reminded that not every story ends neatly — or happily. Join us as we laugh, cry, and ugly-weep our way through Addy’s final book, and reflect on why stories like hers are so

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01:00:23

Addy Saves the Day!(?)

American Girl Talk ·

2025/07/22

It's summertime in the city! War is over, the church is planning a fair, and Addy is in a full-out brawl with mean girl Harriet over puppets and magic. But puppets and magic are no match for thieves and amputees...and you'll have to listen to find out what that means. Join us as we hee-hee haw-haw and sometimes sob our way through yet another Addy book!Chapter Markers0:00 - Welcome Back! Another Saves the Day!10:02 - Chapter One: Seeds of Hope24:26 - Chapter Two: Hope and Determination31:59 -

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01:03:27

Happy Birthday, Addy!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/07/15

Nothing says birthday quite like meeting a mystical blind woman, experiencing severe discrimination, and co-opting the end of the deadliest war on American Soil for your own birthday! Addy manages to do all these things and more. Celia is now a doll (Dollia), and Caroline is crashing out about Addy's tragic journey and her latest foster dog.Chapters 6:25 - Chapter One: Double Dutch 15:13 - Chapter Two: Sunshine 23:08 - Chapter Three: Bitter Medicine 36:39 - Chapter Four: Brotherly Love 44:11 -

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01:09:35

Addy's Surprise!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/07/08

Merry Christmas in July! Addy's celebrating her first Christmas as a free girl, and she's locked in on getting Momma the best gift she can find. Life is complicated, though, and freedom isn't all it's cracked up to be when you're freezing in a garret with a barely functioning window. We delve into Addy and Momma's living situation, their generous spirits (which are even more generous than ours), and a surprise visitor who makes Caroline cry! Tune in for a cool read in this hot season!Chapters0:00 -

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01:03:50

Addy Learns a Lesson!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/07/01

Addy's back and she's learning all kinds of lessons in this week's episode! From proper spelling to the inner machinations of dealing with mean girls, our little lady is learning that wars don't just happen on the battlefield; they happen in the classroom as well! Where will her allegiances lie? Is Harriet the worst? Should Sarah have gotten her own doll? Find out all this and more as we yap and gab in a slowly yet inexplicably lightning room (video only joke)! Chapters6:49 - Chapter One: A New

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01:23:27

Meet Addy!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/06/24

New Girl Alert! This week, we're covering Addy's harrowing journey to escape slavery and find freedom! It's full of horror, heartbreak, and unimaginable trauma - you know, kid stuff! Will she be successful? Will we, two white women, be able to cover this topic with the tact and delicacy it deserves? Tune in to find out!Chapters0:00 - New Girl Alert! Meet Addy!10:07 - Chapter One: Whispers of Freedom15:48 - Chapter Two: Sold!34:56 - Chapter Three: A New Plan43:34 - Chapter Four: Into the Night1:00:25

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01:05:16

Two Hens Clucking: Talking About the American Girl...

American Girl Talk ·

2025/06/17

We're back for another yap in between our coverage of the American Girl Doll books! Join us as we recap our thoughts on Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, and Felicity - who we liked, who we hated, who we LOVED, and who still might need to brush up on her ESL classes! We're going through funny hypotheticals, astrological charts, and fan fiction for your favorite not-real-book-couple (ifykyk).So take a seat, grab some loose tooth tea, and join us for a little peek into our past coverage!This podcast is for

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01:34:53

Changes for Felicity!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/06/10

Goodbye, Felicity—and hello darkness, my old friend. Revolution is brewing in Colonial Williamsburg, but that’s not the only upheaval in store for our favorite horse girl. Winter is a tough season for the Merriman family, and 1776 is no exception. In this final Felicity book, we dive into themes of friendship, rebellion, and whether we should be shipping Felicity and Ben (??). Oh—and we also casually confront the idea that death comes for us all. Tune in while you still can! Chapters 0:00 - Intro:

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01:34:50

Felicity Saves the Day!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/06/03

It's summertime in Colonial Virginia and we feel weird about where Felicity's family decides to spend their idle time! But those feelings have NO time to manifest into a longer political rant because BEN IS MIA and it's up to his best girl to find him and save the day. Tune in for semi-problematic character shipping, an absolutely problematic inability to deal with an icky part of American history, and lots of gags and goofs with your favorite horse gal.Chapters 0:00 - Welcome Back! The Felicity

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01:25:28

Happy Birthday, Felicity!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/05/27

Justice for Felicity! On the eve of her birthday, Felicity is confronted with an age-old question: Do adults overreact to things? Like a lot? Luckily for us, our girl can't be stopped, and she turns another ambiguous "birthday" book into something more akin to a Saves the Day adventure. And Ben is there! And, more complicated racial dynamics! Chapters 0:00 - Welcome back! Jumping right in 2:09 - Chapter One: Springtime Promises 15:41 - Chapter Two: Posie 39:29 - Chapter Three: Grandmother's

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00:15:21

American Girls Gone Wild(ly) More Accurate!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/05/22

Hey cuties! Short bonus episode for ya about some news we heard on le Reddit. Kirsten Learns a Lesson has gotten a facelift, and the inclusion of the Dakota tribe is less egregious! Yippee! We discuss that and more in a sweet Thursday special, and we would love to hear your thoughts! Kisses!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Characters mentioned from the American Girl Doll books are the property of the Pleasance Company.

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01:17:00

Felicity's Surprise!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/05/20

Ye Olde Merry Christmas Season hath abounded, and Felicity has been invited to the governor's ball! It's delicious, she's excited, we're excited, and Mama's so excited she nearly works herself to death trying to ensure that Felicity has everything she needs to have the most fabulous Christmas of all time. But will Christmas even be fun if your mom is on her deathbed? It turns out—no! We follow Felicity's emotional journey through fancy dresses, Kirsten-esque chores, and grappling with the emotional

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01:36:07

Felicity Learns a Lesson!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/05/13

We're back with another school story, ladies! Join Celia, Caroline, and a special guest as we SPILL THE TEA—ever so politely, of course. Felicity is off to finishing school, where lessons for girls include snacking, gossiping, and perfecting the art of becoming a well-mannered woman of leisure. But when politics creeps into the parlor, our favorite 9-year-old must choose between keeping the peace and standing up for her principles. Will it be manners or morals? Either way, it’s

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01:22:11

Meet Felicity!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/05/06

We’re so back, babes—back in time, that is! The year is 1774, and all of Celia’s horse-girl, fan-shipping fantasies are about to come true with Meet Felicity. Our heroine is a spunky nine-year-old living in colonial Williamsburg, and her heart is set on yearning. She yearns for everything—horses, britches, apprentices...independence? And she’ll stop at nothing to get what she wants.Join us as we giggle and kick our feet through the delightful adventures of Felicity Merriman! And if you stumble

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00:53:45

Two Hens Clucking - Recapping Kirsten, Samantha, and...

American Girl Talk ·

2025/04/29

This week, we're taking a break from reading and getting straight to yapping as we compare and contrast the OG 3 Girls - Kirsten, Samantha, and Molly. Join us for historical ponderings, undeserved superlatives, and some potential fan fiction about the series so far, and stay tuned next week for our next girl, Felicity!This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Characters mentioned from the American Girl Doll books are the property of the Pleasance Company.

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00:43:04

Changes For Molly!

American Girl Talk ·

2025/04/22

The end of the war is near as Molly experiences the universal girl-sperience of feeling ugly! With Dad coming home and the position of Miss Victory all but hers, Molly goes on a hair-raising mission to be a new Molly. But! Will she lose herself along the way? We wrap up the Molly books with some of the bleak realities of war, girlhood, and facing our own inner demons that we relate to Molly sometimes, despite our best efforts not to! Tune in and get ready for V-day!Chapters0:00 - Welcome back - we

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00:52:03

Molly Saves the Day(?)

American Girl Talk ·

2025/04/15

Molly's on a warpath and taking no prisoners as she and her two best friends (citation needed) go to Camp Gowanagin for their very first summer camp extravaganza. When a Color War splits the dynamic trio up, Molly must decide if she chooses friendship or betrayal. You will be shocked by her choice.We can't emphasize enough how much of a monster Molly is in this book, so you'll just have to tune in to find out. Meanwhile, does any want to join Celia and Caroline in a color war?Chapters0:00 - Intro:

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