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The Girlfriends: Spotlight

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Domestic Violence
Roger Golubski
Gail Katz
Derek Alldred
Bob Bierenbaum
Mental Health
Justice System
Sexual Assault
Murder
Kansas City
Kelly Harnett
Sisterhood
Trauma
Police Misconduct
Substance Abuse
Niko Quinn
Suicide
Missing Persons
Staten Island
Heidi Balch

The number 1 hit true crime series is back with more women fighting crime, battling injustice and seriously kicking ass.In Season 1 of The Girlfriends: Spotlight, our global gang of girlfriends grew to include P***y Riot’s punk icon and political prisoner Nadya Tolokonnikova, British Nigerian beauty queen and founder of Miss Trans Global, Miss saHHara and ‘The Erin Brockovich of East Africa’, envi... more

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Latest Episodes

On Valentine's Day 2000, Carolyn Moor's life changed forever when a hit-and-run accident killed her husband Chad. She was left a widow in her 30s - and with two young daughters to raise alone. And she discovered that when you’re a young widow, there’... more

The number 1 hit true crime series is back with more women fighting crime, battling injustice and seriously kicking ass.

In The Girlfriends: Spotlight, our global gang of girlfriends grew to include Pussy Riot’s punk icon and political prisoner Nady... more

When Morrell Andrews’s attacker was convicted of her sexual assault, she thought her fight was over. But it was just beginning. Because in Canada, where Morrell lives, ‘Publication Bans’ were enshrined in law. These bans meant that no one, including ... more

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 investigation that finally brought Derek down, and the s... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Elker
Special Agent, law enforcement officer involved in building the case against Derek Alldred
Federal law enforcement
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
William Tatum
Prosecutor who joined the fight against Derek Alldred
Legal/Prosecution
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Dory Watkins
Victim who was defrauded and became part of the case narrative
Individual victim
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Derek Alldred
Impersonator and subject of investigation
Unspecified affiliations noted in episode
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 3: Blazing Lies
Jen Lawrence
Social worker, nonprofit fightcybercrime.org, runs romance scam recovery group
fightcybercrime.org
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 2: Help! My Bestie’s Dating a Scam Artist
Rachel Monroe
Journalist who covered the case for The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 1: Get Back Down Here Off Your High Horse
Lejla Damon
Bosnian woman born out of sexual violence during the Bosnian War, activist and advocate
The Forgotten Children of War (founder/advocate)
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E19: Lejla Fights for the Invisible
Ina Dalic
Bosnian woman who was born out of sexual violence, ally and interpreter in first meeting
War Child/ The Forgotten Children of War
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E19: Lejla Fights for the Invisible
Antonia Crane
Writer, activist, and former Lusty Lady dancer
Antonia Crane / Strippers United / Stripper Worker Center
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E18: Antonia Pickets the Lusty Lady

Host

Anna Sinfield
Host of multiple Girlfriends series installments; credited with guiding narrative and survivor-centered storytelling; appears across iHeart Podcasts.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 10.6k ratings
  • Season 5 -- Trust Me Babe. What a great show! Really interesting and engaging. Great host! Will go back to other seasons and look forward to the next ones!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    maybeMarisaM
    a month ago
  • Ohhhh my gosh this is so good

    I am so surprised that this podcast was so good. This is the best podcast I have ever heard. I was so sad that there is only 5 seasons, I want there to be more. And don’t start with the theme music, it is so good and kinda catchy. I hope that I can find more podcasts like this but I can never find one. I 150% recommend to hear. I get so mad when there is ads because I just want to hear the podcast. My favorite one was probably the one where the teen boy got in prison for killing someone but then... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dawggg62
    United Statesa month ago
  • Strength in Numbers

    The women in your story are incredible! The critics have an inflated sense of their own invulnerability. The truth is scammers can fool anyone. Stop the judgment and give these women the credit they deserve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MKArvin
    United Statesa month ago
  • Only gets better w/ each season

    Wow. Just an incredible listen that gets better with each season and topic. A unique beginning to a series that blossoms into so much more, with new friendships, connections and some closure to those in need of it— even if unexpected. Heartwarming, even amid tragedy, the bravery and tenacity of these women are exemplary, especially in season three's subject, Kelly, the fierce Jailhouse Law Clerk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elks.19
    Canadaa month ago
  • Just Listen

    My jaw dropped, I cried, I gasped, I cussed, I laughed, I loved listening to this podcast.

    Women are so dope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JenZFlow
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise survivor-centered storytelling and journalism quality, noting powerful, respectful narratives.
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Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#116
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#86
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#94
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#75
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#236
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#33
Ukraine/True Crime

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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Q: How did victims cope with the process and the perception of being blamed?
Victims faced shame and victim-blaming attitudes; many found strength in peer support networks and a safer, more validating interaction with law enforcement as more female officers and staff were involved.
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Q: What changed when a federal investigator joined the case?
The presence of a federal investigator helped broaden the scope, validate the effort, and rally more resources to pursue a nationwide case rather than isolated local prosecutions.
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Q: Why did it take so long for our girlfriends to get justice?
Investigators describe years of missed opportunities and jurisdictional gaps, with prosecutors initially hesitant and courts slow to engage, but shifting momentum as witnesses preserved evidence and federal involvement increased.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E18: Antonia Pickets the Lusty Lady
Q: What prompted the shift from working conditions to unionizing and seeking protections?
Discriminatory shifts, exploitative fees, and a hostile management environment led the workers to seek formal protections through a union, which also helped address safety and anti-discrimination concerns.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E18: Antonia Pickets the Lusty Lady
Q: Would you be able to paint a bit of a picture of what your life was like in San Francisco before you started at The Lusty Lady?
Crane describes a gritty, activist-filled scene with protests, financial struggles, and a desire to reclaim agency through performance art and work in lap dancing clubs to challenge patriarchy.

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A gripping true-crime and survivor-story podcast centered on a group of women who uncover and pursue justice against a prolific romance scammer they all dated. Through first-hand testimonies, investigative reporting, and coordinated action, it explores the emotional toll on victims, media dynamics, and how a sisterhood of survivors channels grief into accountability. Notable for centering victims and providing practical insights into collective action, journalism ethics, and survivor advocacy, it often blends investigative rigor with intimate storytelling, making it a compelling listen for audiences interested in justice, empowerment, and real-world impact.

What stands out is the ongoing focus on empowerment and accountability—stories are ... more

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2. William Tatum
3. Dory Watkins
4. Derek Alldred
5. Jen Lawrence
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7. Lejla Damon
8. Ina Dalic

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