The Girlfriends
iHeartPodcasts and Novel
In Season 1, it’s 1995 and Carole Fisher is a high-flying divorcee looking for love in Las Vegas. It’s slim pickings in the medical community she works in. But then Bob comes to town. Bob Bierenbaum is a plastic surgeon who flies planes and speaks several languages. Her mom loves that he’s Jewish - but there’s something off about him. He’s perfect on paper but he’s quick to anger and he never talks about his ex-wife. Who, it turns out, is missing and presumed dead.
After Carole and Bob break up she tells her friend Mindy all about Bob’s wife and his bizarre behavior. You see, Mindy dated Bob too, in fact a lot of women in Vegas dated Bob and they all have their own strange stories to tell. Before too long they form a club dedicated to bitching about Bob, eating noodles and figuring out what happened to his wife, Gail.
In this riveting nine part series, Carole Fisher uncovers the truth of Gail Katz’s death, the systems that failed her and all the girlfriends that brought her justice.
In Season 2, The Girlfriends are back to investigate one part of the story that’s still a mystery.
During the investigation into Gail’s case, a torso washed up on Staten Island and was misidentified as Gail. Nobody knows her name or what happened to her after she was ruled out from the case.
The amateur ladies detective club have a new mission: to uncover the identity of this woman and finally find Our Lost Sister.
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1: The Good Jewish Doctor
The Girlfriends
07/10/23 • 30 min
It’s the early 90s and a new eligible bachelor named Bob has arrived in Las Vegas. Every local single Jewish lady wants to date him, but something’s off. It turns out Bob has a secret that he hoped he could leave behind in New York City.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
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9: A Sisterhood
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08/28/23 • 42 min
After 20 years behind bars Bob finally speaks about what he did. Carole, Mindy and Alayne discuss what it means to live in a world without Gail, and so many other women like her.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
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Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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8: The Girlfriends Vs Bierenbaum
The Girlfriends
08/21/23 • 35 min
15 years after Gail’s death, Bob is put on trial. The Girlfriends, Gail’s friends and Alayne all weave together the circumstantial evidence that the prosecution believe is enough to prove Bob murdered Gail. But the defense has a secret weapon, a star witness that says he saw Gail in a bagel shop in the hours that the prosecution believe she was already dead.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
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Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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7: Cowabunga
The Girlfriends
08/14/23 • 37 min
Bob learns that the DA are after him and when his arrest becomes a national news story, another Girlfriend surfaces.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
X (Twitter): @CaroleAFisher
Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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Introducing: Forgive Me For I Have Followed
The Girlfriends
09/13/24 • 1 min
Hi Girlfriends Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show, Forgive Me For I Have Followed.
About the show: Join Jessica Acevedo, the Executive Producer of Netflix’s explosive docu-series, Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult, and Kailea Gray, marketing strategist and former 7M Films member, as they further expose the core of 7M Films and Shekinah Church.
Forgive Me For I Have Followed embarks on a gripping journey into the hidden truths behind this high control group. Through powerful in-depth interviews with former members and new, chilling first-hand accounts, the series will illuminate untold, necessary perspectives. Stories like Kailea’s happen far too often. This podcast will also feature individuals whose lives have been affected by other cults. This will be more than an exploration—it is a vital revelation aimed at ensuring these types of abuses never happen again.
Listen here and subscribe to Forgive Me For I Have Followed on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!
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4: Phone Calls from Manhattan
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07/24/23 • 38 min
The search for Gail begins. After a rocky start, Gail’s sister Alayne, takes over the investigation into her disappearance. After four years of searching, the police make a shocking discovery.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
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Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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2: Lobsters for Dinner
The Girlfriends
07/10/23 • 30 min
Carole is wined, dined and shouted at by Bob until they split. After their break up, Carole tells her friend Mindy about the skeletons in Bob's closet and they start investigating.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
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Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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5: The Best Job a Lawyer Could Have
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07/31/23 • 30 min
Bob moves again, but this time to the sleepy midwestern town of Minot, North Dakota. For Carole and Mindy it seems like Bob might be getting away with it, until some prosecutors from the Manhattan DA’s cold case unit turn up in Vegas.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
X (Twitter): @CaroleAFisher
Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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6: Women Who Like to Gab
The Girlfriends
08/07/23 • 28 min
The prosecutors arrive in Las Vegas to interview The Girlfriends. Hearing the stories from Bob’s time in Vegas, they become convinced that he murdered Gail. But in an attempt to make their argument water tight, they uncover a catastrophic mistake that was made back in 1989, putting their investigation at risk.
If you are affected by any of our topics please reach out to NO MORE at https://nomore.org/girlfriends, a domestic violence charity we’ve partnered with.
The Girlfriends is produced by Novel for iHeartRadio.
For more from Novel visit novel.audio
Listen to our soundtrack on Spotify here or buy the album from Bandcamp. All proceeds go to our charity partner NoMore.
Follow Carole on social media here:
LinkedIn: Carole Fisher
Facebook: Carole Fisher
X (Twitter): @CaroleAFisher
Instagram: @CaroleAFisher
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Introducing: The Godmother
The Girlfriends
01/15/24 • 2 min
In the 1930s, Lucky Luciano, one of American history’s most notorious mobsters, was finally taken down by a rookie prosecutor. Eunice Carter was one of the first Black Women ever to become a prosecutor in America. She operated from the heart of the Harlem Renaissance to navigate the corrupt world of downtown Manhattan politics, and a deeply racist and sexist pre-civil rights American society. But her pioneering role in what became known as the “trial of the century” has been forgotten by popular history. Hers is the story of a writer, social worker, mother, teacher, sister, socialite, political candidate, community organizer and unheralded pioneer. This eight part immersive podcast is hosted by poet and writer, Nichole Perkins. It tells the story of Eunice Carter: a bad-ass anti-hero unafraid to bend the rules in pursuit of ambition, justice and legacy. Listen to The Godmother on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-godmother-141201920/
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How many episodes does The Girlfriends have?
The Girlfriends currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does The Girlfriends cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Girlfriends?
The episode title '1: The Good Jewish Doctor' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Girlfriends?
The average episode length on The Girlfriends is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Girlfriends released?
Episodes of The Girlfriends are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Girlfriends?
The first episode of The Girlfriends was released on Jun 28, 2023.
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