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The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe

iHeartPodcasts and Novel 57 Episodes Sep 14, 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 S6/E4: Wings of Change
The Girlfriends S6/E4: Wings of Change Sep 14, 2026 2694 In 1950s America, airlines refused to hire Black women as stewardesses. When Patricia Banks Edmiston is repeatedly rejected, she refuses to stay silent. By calling in civil rights leaders and taking on Capital Airlines, Patricia launches a landmark discrimination case that reshapes the skies and the industry.   The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For mor
The Girlfriends S6/E3: The Golden Age
The Girlfriends S6/E3: The Golden Age Sep 7, 2026 2837 In the 1960s, stewardesses were forced to retire at 32, no matter their skill or experience. When Patt Gibbs and her colleagues publicly challenge the age rule, they confront a culture that values women only while they look young. The fight turns personal when a beloved mentor is quietly pushed aside. The archive you heard included the commercial “the Air Strip” from Braniff Internatio
The Girlfriends S6/E2: Losing It
The Girlfriends S6/E2: Losing It Aug 31, 2026 2491 Behind the cocktails and movie stars, stewardesses’ jobs depended on staying under strict weight limits. When Patt Gibbs is suspended for gaining a few pounds, a company doctor hands her diet pills with potentially dangerous consequences. As women push their bodies to extremes, Patt begins to fight back and discovers how costly defiance can be.   You heard archive from the documentary T
The Girlfriends S6/E1: On Air
The Girlfriends S6/E1: On Air Aug 24, 2026 2633 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 young stewardesses, like Patt Gibbs, were trained to be thin, obedient, and perfectly groomed. But everything changes after Patt impulsively attends a union meeting.   The archive y
Introducing The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight
Introducing The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight Aug 17, 2026 199 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 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&rs
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist Jun 15, 2026 1561 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 shortcomings of the many that came before.  In this four part mini-series, we take a deep dive into our archive of never before heard int
The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 3: Blazing Lies
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
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
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
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
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
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

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