The Girlfriends S6/E1: On Air
Aug 23, 2026
In the golden age of flying, air travel looked glamorous, but for the women working onboard, it was tightly controlled. Nell McShane Wulfhart takes us inside American Airlines’ “Charm Farm” where…
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 wedding ring and your wings were clipped. But when Patt walks into a union meeting on a whim, everything changes. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight tells the story of the stewardesses who refused to be grounded. From secret meetings to landmark discrimination cases to high-stakes union votes, these women challenged America’s biggest airlines and the sexism baked into the industry itself. A powerful sisterhood began to form across cabin aisles and crew lounges. They weren’t just fighting for better contracts. They were fighting for control of their own lives. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/. You can listen to new episodes of The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight completely ad-free and 1 week early with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Introducing The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight
Aug 17, 2026
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. The…
Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Nadya & Pussy Riot Punk the President
Aug 09, 2026
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…
Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Hélène Outwits the Nazis
Aug 02, 2026
Germany. Spring 1945. The writing is on the wall for the Nazis. And thousands of women are marching along dirt roads. If they stop walking, they’ll be shot. Their route is lined with piles of…
Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Rose Solves, At Least, 86 Cold Cases
Jul 19, 2026
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E21: Morrell Breaks the Ban
Jun 21, 2026
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Jun 14, 2026
Why did it take law enforcement so long to pay proper attention to Derek Alldred’s pattern of fraud against women all over the country? In bonus episode four, Anna takes a deep dive into the…
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 3: Blazing Lies
Jun 07, 2026
When Derek Alldred was finally convicted in 2017, it was far from his first run-in with the law. In fact, more than a decade earlier, he found himself in the crosshairs of one determined California…
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 2: Help! My Bestie’s Dating a Scam Artist
May 31, 2026
Confronting your bestie’s terrible boyfriend about his toxic behaviour can be tempting, but is it always the best course of action? How do you strike a balance between protecting your friend from…
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 1: Get Back Down Here Off Your High Horse
May 24, 2026
In the years leading up to Derek’s conviction, his victims sometimes came forward to the media about their experiences. But when they did so, the reaction from the public wasn’t always sympathetic…
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The Girlfriends S5/E6: The Gold Bracelet
May 17, 2026
Girlfriends from all over the country finally converge on a house in Texas. And they meet a woman who’s been waiting on answers from Derek Alldred, for decades. If you’re affected by any of the…
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The Girlfriends S5/E5: Don’t Mess With Texas
May 10, 2026
Special Agent Mike discovers Dorie isn’t the only woman Derek Alldred’s been seeing in Texas. Will Tracie agree to help the girlfriends bring him down once and for all? If you’re affected by any…
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The Girlfriends S5/E4: Stolen Valor
May 03, 2026
Dorie is at home in Texas scrolling through photos on her iPad, when she makes a shocking discovery about the guy she’s been dating. When the truth comes out about who he really is, she resolves to…
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The Girlfriends S5/E3: The Sting
Apr 26, 2026
Lisa finally touches down in Minnesota, and learns her friends know more than they’ve been letting on about the real identity of her unusual boyfriend. If you’re affected by any of the themes in…
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The Girlfriends S5/E2: The Busted Nut
Apr 19, 2026
Lisa, a hockey loving nurse from St Paul, Minnesota, has just begun dating a new guy who seems to have it all. But her close-knit group of friends have begun to suspect something dodgy is going on.
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The Girlfriends S5/E1: Shark Bait
Apr 12, 2026
Wendy is a single mom with a busy job, looking for love on Maui, Hawaii. Then, she begins dating a con artist. By accident at first. And then, before long - out of sheer curiosity and with the…
Introducing Season 5 of The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe
Apr 06, 2026
When a group of women from all over the country realise they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice. In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast…
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