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American Girl Women

American Girl Women

By: Laura Tretter + Lindsey Adams Franke
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American Girl Women is a podcast where two millennial gals gather ‘round the microphone and reminisce on the cultural phenomenon that took our childhoods by storm: American Girl Dolls. Contrary to what you might think, we aren't just talking about dolls here. We're diving into the high highs and low lows of getting hooked on AG and all the childhood memories that come flooding back. Plus, we're forever discussing the iconic AG catalog—the most treasured piece of literature to ever grace our mailboxes. If you're still bitter about not getting Samantha's brass bed, if you sent Kirsten to the doll hospital for a botched hair cut after taking out her braids, or if every winter you dream of Addy's Christmas dress, join us + our guests each Tuesday. Send us your AG stories below! americangirlwomen@gmail.com IG:@americangirlwomen

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Episodes
  • American Girl Besties (with Blake Changnon and Janine Napierkowski)

    American Girl Besties (with Blake Changnon and Janine Napierkowski)
    Aug 26 2025

    Laura and Lindsey are joined by Blake and Janine who have each appeared on the podcast individually but are now appearing together after becoming close friends thanks to the AG community. They talk about how their friendship has developed and upcoming projects they are working on both together and solo + what the AG community means to them.

    Be sure to check out more with Blake and Janine here: Changnon Museum of Toys and Collectibles + Blog

    Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬

    Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com

    Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen

    “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida
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    44 mins
  • American Girl Therapy Returns! (with Stafford Hartman)

    American Girl Therapy Returns! (with Stafford Hartman)
    Jun 17 2025

    Stafford Hartman (@americangirltherapy) returns to the pod to chat about how her witty instagram launched a substack that covers a range of topics and observations from her life plus her plans to expand her work and pursue her passion for writing over the next year.
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    48 mins
  • Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe (with KC Hysmith + Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler

    Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe (with KC Hysmith + Justine Orlovsky-Schnitzler
    May 15 2025

    Laura and Lindsey are joined by KC + Justine, editors of An American Girl Anthology: Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe. The group chats about what inspired them to create this anthology and break down some of the contributions and why seeing ourselves (or not seeing ourselves) in American Girl is so impactful years later.

    An American Girl Anthology: Finding Ourselves in the Pleasant Company Universe is out now!

    Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬

    Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com

    Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen

    “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida
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    1 hr
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