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The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

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

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, The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfortune of dating a mysterious man named Derek Alldred.

Trust Me Babe is a story about the protective... more

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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 themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE h... more

It’s the unlikeliest of criminal partnerships: a devout polygamist from an insular Utah sect joining forces with a shadowy Armenian tycoon from LA. The result - a billion dollar fraud conspiracy. In Kingdom of Fraud, investigative reporter Michele Mc... more

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 of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO... more

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 do something about it.

If you’re affected by an... more

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Recent Guests

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
Catherine Ordway
Australian academic and former cricketer who helped organize their evacuation
Guardian Angels team; Australia
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E17: Tooba Stumps the Taliban
Gwen Strauss
Author researching Hélène and The Nine; granddaughter/niece family connection
Author of The Nine
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E16: Hélène Outwits the Nazis
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
An accomplished mountaineer and founder of Courageous Girls, dedicated to helping women heal from trauma through outdoor adventures.
Courageous Girls
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E13: Silvia Climbs to the Top of the World
Tamara Cherry
Celebrated crime reporter and journalist, author of The Trauma Beat
Journalist; author
Episode: The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 6: How to Put a Spotlight on Your Story
Marville McCain Parker
Executive Director of the Emmet Till and Mamie Till Mobley Institute, and eyewitness to the abduction of Emmet Till.
Emmet Till and Mamie Till Mobley Institute
Episode: The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 5: Sparking A Movement
Mark Dupree
First Black district attorney in Wyandotte County, community activist, and lawyer
Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office
Episode: The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 4: A Girlfriends Guide to Making a Change

Hosts

Dr. Anna Sinfield
Host of The Girlfriends Spotlight; involved in producer relationships and featured across episodes
Nikki Richardson
Narrator and co-host; central to the podcast's storytelling and guest coordination

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 10.4k ratings
  • S5

    I really love it but what happened next?

    Was Derrick caught ? I need to know asap

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hersheiszarah
    Canada19 days ago
  • Touching ode to a universal sisterhood

    A very special kind of true crime podcast that actually focuses on the victims and their loved ones and what it means to grief. I am especially touched by the thought of a universal sisterhood, by standing up for women they didn’t even know, and the motivation behind it all. You go, sisters!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miezi Schnetzelheimer
    Germany20 days ago
  • Stories A+ BUT....

    I have listened to all seasons & the true accounts are such an interesting listen but please for the love of eardrums & vibes can we have no more Anna?? Her narration belongs on kids' TV. Her exaggerated & condescending tone is excruciating & I need to protect my ears (& no it's not the accent - mine is the same!)

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OofiOofster
    United States20 days ago
  • Almost great

    I have enjoyed the stories, my only complaint is the ads!! A 30 minute episode seems to have about half ads. A really poor listener experience having to skip through ads constantly. FYI to the ad companies - your money is going down the drain - because there are so many, I’m not even listening to them at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HBmtn
    United States23 days ago
  • Absolute Queens, All of Them

    I adore this Podcast to the point where I hear the intro music and get CHILLS every time. Thank you to Anna Sinfield and all who have made this possible for us to hear!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rae_of_Sunshine69
    Canada24 days ago

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#19
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#44
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#67
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#2
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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.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E15: Jacquie Saves a Hostage
Q: How does it feel for you to have to take on a job like that?
It's a job. Honestly, that sounds awful, doesn't it? It's a job. It's something that needs doing. At the end of the day, you're trying to do the right thing.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E9: Jasvinder Redefines Honour
Q: What would you say to people who kind of feel like that?
Cultural acceptance does not mean accepting the unacceptable. We need to question when young girls go missing.
The Girlfriends S3/Bonus Ep 4: Live from Wilderness with Kate Summerscale
Q: Do you need to do that at all?
It feels a big relief. Maybe this is the case for any writer, but with a story as intense as this, there's great relief in sharing it with other people.

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2. Ina Dalic
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