In the dark heart of the adult entertainment industry, nefarious individuals operate. Join investigative journalist, Ellie Flynn, as she ventures into this unique world to meet a group of glamour models intent on sharing their story.
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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. When Patt Gibbs joined American Airlines in the 1960s, she was trained to be slim, smiling, and subservient. Stewardesses like her were weighed like luggage, forced to retire at 32 years old, banned from marriage, and expected to endure sexual harassment with grace. One extra pound, one birthday too many, or one wedding ring and your wings were clipped. But when Patt walks into a union meeting on a whim, everything changes. 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’s biggest airlines and the sexism baked into the industry itself. A powerful sisterhood began to form across cabin aisles and crew lounges. They weren’t just fighting for better contracts. They were fighting for control of their own lives.
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16 May 2026
Introducing: Kingdom of Fraud
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 McPhee traces the origins of the extraordinary alliance between Jacob Kingston and Levon Termendzhyan. Together, the two men trigger the largest tax investigation in American history and weave around themselves a web of dirty cops, influential political relationships and transnational money laundering. All this is set against the backdrop of Jacob Kingston’s clan – The Order. A powerful and secretive polygamist organization in Salt Lake City. To whom Jacob is desperate to prove his worth. Kingdom of Fraud is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts.
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20 Dec 2025
Introducing: The Girlfriends: Untouchable
Niko Quinn uncovers a dark scandal involving police detective Roger Golubski targeting black women in Kansas City, leading to a courageous sisterhood seeking justice in this interview.
19 Jul 2025
Introducing: The Girlfriends: Jailhouse Lawyer
Journalist Anna Sinfield investigates the complex case of Kelly Harnett, a domestic violence victim convicted of murder, who becomes a jailhouse lawyer fighting for abused women's freedom in this interview.
24 Dec 2024
Bonus Ep 3: You’re Only as Good as Your Model Feels
Ellie helps us out of the murky depths of the glamour industry with an interview with a legendary glamour photographer. Suze Randall knows that the secret sauce to the money shot is to have fun. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
17 Dec 2024
Bonus Ep 2: Why me?
Why did the glamour models send the email to Ellie? Ellie is interviewed by editor Georgia Moodie about her previous work and background. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
10 Dec 2024
Bonus Ep 1: Help! I’m a journalist!
How do you even report on sexual abuse? Early in the investigation, Ellie spoke with charity organisation Heard on how to safely and sensitively report on this story. Check out Heard at heard.org.uk. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
3 Dec 2024
7: What Happens in Vegas
Ellie and Eleanor lay a bunny trap for Luis. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
26 Nov 2024
6: We Got Him, Girls
Glamour model Gabriella makes a terrible discovery, and confronts Luis about it. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
19 Nov 2024
5: The Wild West
Ellie and producer Eleanor hit the road in search for the glamour in glamour modelling. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
12 Nov 2024
4: Pay for Play
Ellie discovers how the glamour industry works. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
5 Nov 2024
3: Guy with a Camera
Ellie investigates how Luis became a photographer glamour models would give anything to shoot with. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
29 Oct 2024
2: The Receipts
Emily and her new group band together to expose the photographer Luis. The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
29 Oct 2024
1: The Groupchat
When glamour model Emily has a bad experience on a photoshoot, she starts to wonder… What if I’m not the only one? The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
22 Oct 2024
Introducing The Bunny Trap
The Bunny Trap is the story of how investigative journalist Ellie Flynn came together with a group of brave glamour models seeking to expose an alleged abuser… And the rotten industry he’s working in. The series is out on October 29th.
The Bunny Trap is produced by Novel.
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