Podcast Episodes

Introducing Season 3 of The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer

Season 3

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…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E8: Nadya & Pussy Riot Punk the President

Episode 8

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 co…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Episode 7

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…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E6: Madison and Christine Become Digital Detectives

Episode 6

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 h…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E5: Rose Solves, At Least, 86 Cold Cases

Episode 5

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 t…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E4: June Rocks America

Episode 4

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 wh…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E3: Nelly Goes Undercover

Episode 3

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 tha…

Published on 5 months ago

The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E1: Tracy Hits the Bullseye

Episode 1

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 l…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

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

Episode 2

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 relig…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Introducing The Girlfriends: Spotlight

Season 1

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 iH…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago