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The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight

iHeartPodcasts and Novel

In the golden age of air travel, flying was sold as glamorous, luxurious, and effortlessly chic. But for the young women working the aisles at 30,000 feet, the reality was very different. When Patt Gibbs joined American Airlines in the 1960s, she was trained to be slim, smiling, and subservient. Stewardesses like her were weighed like luggage, forced to retire at 32 years old, banned from marriage, and expected to endure sexual harassment with grace. One extra pound, one birthday too many, or one

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37:31

The Girlfriends S3/E1: Hell's Gate

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/07/14

Meet Kelly Harnett. She’s a loving sister, a childhood gymnast and an aspiring DJ. And, according to the justice system; she’s also a murderer. Anna travels to New York to meet Kelly, and to try and figure out how a victim of domestic violence became a villain in the eyes of the law. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show please reach out to NO MORE at https://www.nomore.org a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer is

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5:29

Introducing Season 3 of The Girlfriends: Jailhouse...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/07/07

What does it mean to be a victim, or a villain? What happens when the line between the two starts to blur? On 7th July 2010, Kelly Harnett says her abusive boyfriend murdered a man right in front of her. So how did she end up in prison for it? Anna Sinfield - the journalist behind the global number 1 podcast, The Girlfriends, returns with her toughest story yet. This series isn’t a whodunnit. It’s not even really about what happened. It’s about how a woman who was a victim of

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41:49

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E8: Nadya & Pussy Riot...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/05/26

When Nadya Tolokonnikova saw her country Russia change under President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian regime, she knew she had to do something. She started the iconic ski-mask-wearing art protest collective Pussy Riot. On February 21st, 2012, they performed their anti-Putin protest song, Punk Prayer, in a Moscow church, launching Nadya into overnight activist fame… and a prison labour camp. We want YOUR stories for our Girlfriends hotline! Did your bestie ever bail you out of an awful

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42:28

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E7: Eilís Runs the Ball Barn

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/05/19

As a trans woman, Eilís Ní Fhlannagáin didn’t have much faith in mainstream health care. So when she wanted gender affirming surgery to remove her testicles, she turned to her best friend and trainee doctor Willow, and asked her to perform the operation in her living room… From this humble beginning, Eilís and Willow built a whole clinic dedicated to trans women - in a tractor barn in the rural Pacific North West. Related Resources Sylvia Rivera Law Project

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45:34

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E6: Madison and Christine...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/05/05

Madison Conradis had her life turned upside down when someone began posting naked photos of her online. Soon, the abuse intensified with anonymous messages and calls to her family, friends and even her boss… The police didn’t seem to care, so Madison turned to her twin sister Christine for help. Together, they transformed into online sleuths, tracking the harasser across the country to get justice for Madison and other victims too. We want YOUR stories for our Girlfriends hotline! Did

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40:56

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E5: Rose Solves, At...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/04/28

Rose Brady’s job running Baltimore County’s SVU was a frustrating one. The sexual violence crimes she and her team were investigating were just the tip of the iceberg. Her department was sitting on thousands of unsolved rape cases, dating back decades - with little hope of ever finding the perpetrators. That was until Rose made an incredible discovery: At a local hospital, a diligent forensic pathologist had kept in storage all the biological evidence from every rape exam he had ever

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46:27

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E4: June Rocks America

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/04/21

From the moment she heard a guitar being played in an empty classroom at her convent school in the Philippines in 1961, June Millington knew what she wanted to do with her life: rock and roll. So when a girl called up June and her sister and asked if they wanted to start a band, the answer was hell yeah. They went on to become Fanny, the first all-female rock band to release an album with a major record label. June and her bandmates moved into a house in LA, toured the world and won fans like David

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41:27

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E3: Nelly Goes Undercover

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/04/14

Nellie Bly was a true trailblazer. In late 19th century America, women were expected to get married and become housewives, or go into a suitable career like teaching. But Nellie didn’t do any of that. Instead, she changed journalism forever, becoming one of the world’s first female investigative journalists, and paving the way for a generation of incredible ‘Girl Stunt Reporters’. And Nellie’s first investigation was probably her most dangerous: In 1887, she

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47:50

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E1: Tracy Hits the Bullseye

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/04/07

In 2019 Tracy Otto was a college student in Tampa, and a fitness fanatic. Then a violent attack by an ex-boyfriend changed her life forever. She was left paralysed from the chest down, and lost her left eye. But that’s only the beginning of Tracy’s story. In the aftermath of the attack, she rebuilt her life through sheer force of will, and discovered a passion for archery. That passion would take her all the way to the very top of elite sport: the 2024 Paris Paralympics. We want YOUR

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49:15

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E2: Lu Ann Escapes the Order

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/04/07

When Lu Ann Cooper was just fifteen years old, she was told to drop out of school and marry her first cousin. She would be his fourth wife. Lu Ann grew up inside the so-called Kingston Clan, a religious sect where, Lu Ann claims, every man is expected to have many wives, and every woman is expected to have many children. All with the aim of building up the Kingdom of God. But one day, Lu Ann couldn't take it anymore. She decided she had to escape… The foundation Lu Ann runs to support other

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2:45

Introducing The Girlfriends: Spotlight

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/03/31

Our brand new series The Girlfriends: Spotlight launches on Monday April 7th. Here's a taste of the incredible stories you can expect to hear... The Girlfriends: Spotlight is produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts. For more from Novel visit Novel.AudioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Girlfriends: Spotlight... Coming Soon

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2025/03/26

In Season 1, The Girlfriends told the story of how a group of incredible women came together to bring down one bad ex-boyfriend and seek justice for the murder of Gail Katz. In Season 2, we found the truth about a torso washed up on Staten Island, and gave Heidi Balch the memorial she deserved. Now, we want to introduce you to a global gang of girlfriends in our new show, Girlfriends: Spotlight. Each week, Anna Sinfield is bringing you stories of women winning. The Girlfriends: Spotlight is produced

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42:54

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 9: A Sisterhood

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/24

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. After 20 years behind bars Bob finally speaks about what he did. Carole, Mindy and Alayne discuss what it means to live in a world without Gail, and so many other women like her. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit novel.audio Listen to our soundtrack on

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35:41

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 8: The Girlfriends...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/23

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. 15 years after Gail’s death, Bob is put on trial. The Girlfriends, Gail’s friends and Alayne all weave together the circumstantial evidence that the prosecution believe is enough to prove Bob murdered Gail. But the defense has a secret weapon, a star witness that says he saw Gail in a bagel shop in the hours that the prosecution believe she was already dead. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at

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37:43

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 7: Cowabunga

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/22

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. Bob learns that the DA are after him and when his arrest becomes a national news story, another Girlfriend surfaces. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit novel.audio Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to

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28:39

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 6: Women Who Like...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/21

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. The prosecutors arrive in Las Vegas to interview The Girlfriends. Hearing the stories from Bob’s time in Vegas, they become convinced that he murdered Gail. But in an attempt to make their argument water tight, they uncover a catastrophic mistake that was made back in 1989, putting their investigation at risk. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve

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30:16

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 5: The Best Job a...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/20

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. Bob moves again, but this time to the sleepy midwestern town of Minot, North Dakota. For Carole and Mindy it seems like Bob might be getting away with it, until some prosecutors from the Manhattan DA’s cold case unit turn up in Vegas. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more

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38:50

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 4: Phone Calls...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/19

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. The search for Gail begins. After a rocky start, Gail’s sister Alayne, takes over the investigation into her disappearance. After four years of searching, the police make a shocking discovery. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit novel.audio Listen to

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43:54

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 3: Bubbly, Bouncy...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/18

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. We head to New York City to learn about Gail. In conversation with her loved ones, Carole hears about Gail’s love stories, curly hair, teenage dreams and the last time her friends saw her. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit novel.audio Correction:

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30:15

Relisten to The Girlfriends S1, Ep 2: Lobsters for...

The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight ·

2024/12/17

Relisten to Season 1 of The Girlfriends. Carole is wined, dined and shouted at by Bob until they split. After their break up, Carole tells her friend Mindy about the skeletons in Bob's closet and they start investigating. If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with. The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio. For more from Novel visit novel.audio Listen to our soundtrack on

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