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The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

iHeartPodcasts and Novel 57 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

A group of women from across the United States discover they all dated the same prolific romance scammer, Derek Alldred, and join forces to bring him to justice. This season of the global hit podcast The Girlfriends follows their journey, highlighting the power of gossip, gut instinct, and friendship. Produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts, the series offers an ad-free early access option via iHeart True Crime+ on Apple Podcasts.

Episodes

The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 3: Blazing Lies Jun 8, 2026 1569 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 fire investigator, named Tom Oldag, who suspected him of a very different kind of fraud.  In bonus episode three, Anna takes a deep dive into one strand of Derek Alldred’s colourful cri
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 2: Help! My Bestie’s Dating a Scam Artist Jun 1, 2026 1728 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 becoming isolated, and being honest with them about your fears? In bonus episode two, Anna talks to social worker - Jen Lawrence - to learn more about the red flags of romance scammer behaviour, and
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 1: Get Back Down Here Off Your High Horse May 25, 2026 1752 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.  In bonus episode one, Anna takes a closer look at the stigma that surrounds romance fraud with journalist Rachel Monroe, who covered Derek’s sentencing for The Atlantic bac
The Girlfriends S5/E6: The Gold Bracelet May 18, 2026 2632 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 have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To learn more about romance scams, and to access specialised support, visit htt
The Girlfriends S5/E5: Don’t Mess With Texas May 11, 2026 2005 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 have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To learn more about romance scams, and to access specialised support, v
The Girlfriends S5/E4: Stolen Valor May 4, 2026 1851 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 any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To learn more
The Girlfriends S5/E3: The Sting Apr 27, 2026 2125 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 this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To learn more about romance scams, and to access specialised support, visit https://fightcyberc
The Girlfriends S5/E2: The Busted Nut Apr 20, 2026 2180 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.   If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To learn more about romance scams, and to access
The Girlfriends S5/E1: Shark Bait Apr 13, 2026 2374 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 help of her protective older sister - on purpose.    If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.o
Introducing Season 5 of The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe Apr 6, 2026 115 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 pr
The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 6: How to Put a Spotlight on Your Story Feb 2, 2026 2090 Sharing your story, whether that’s on social media or through the news can be pretty daunting. But putting a spotlight on your community is essential to drawing attention to the causes you care about. So in this episode, Khadijah speaks to journalist Tamara Cherry about how trauma informed reporting can give survivors and advocates the opportunity to tell their stories in an ethical way. &nb
The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 5: Sparking A Movement Jan 26, 2026 1530 Emmet Till’s murder sparked a 70 year movement, in this episode Khadijah speaks to a woman whose family has been fighting to preserve his legacy about what it takes to launch a movement and how you can mobilise your community to enact change.    US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/    International resources for Violence and Sexual Assault

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