The Women Are Plotting
Do you know how to use a rotary phone?
Worry about how much Aquanet you inhaled as a teen?
Wonder about the creative worlds of writers?
Believe belly laughs make the best ab workouts?
Seek answers to the mysteries of menopause?
Then welcome to The Women Are Plotting -- a new podcast that allows a peek into the unfiltered minds of three Gen X writers. Give us a listen. And if you like what you hear, tell your friends.
If you have a story or an idea you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com
Episodes
11 episodes
From Greek Goddesses to Rock Gods: the Muse Finding Us
We explore muses as myth, metaphor, and practice, from Greek goddesses and Homeric invocations to who or what inspired a few rock-and-roll gods. We connect inspiration to memory, trauma, and discipline.• a film about a muse• The cre...
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Episode 11
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47:33
Unpacking Friends with Benefits
Heidi, Jane, and Etienne unpack what “friends with benefits” really means, where lines blur, and how rules and honesty can protect both the friendship and the fun. We share personal wins, cringes, and recoveries—plus what happens when chemistry...
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Episode 10
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52:16
Our Childhood TV Crushes and the Shows That Raised Us
Remember when coming home meant fumbling with a key on a chain around your neck, dropping your backpack, and turning on the TV before your parents got home from work? The Women Are Plotting podcast takes us back to those formative years when te...
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Episode 9
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57:46
Our Scariest Ghost Stories Will Make You Keep the Lights On
Three women share their most terrifying paranormal encounters and discuss how these experiences shaped their beliefs about the afterlife and energy that persists beyond death.• Did Einstein believe in ghosts?• According to Pew Resea...
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Episode 8
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46:52
When Everything Clicks: Unforgettable Sex
What makes sex truly extraordinary? In this episode, we're diving deep into our most unforgettable sexual experiences and uncovering the surprising factors that contribute to mind-blowing intimacy.Recent studies show that many Gen X wome...
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Episode 7
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1:00:52
Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, and Horniness, Oh My! Menopause and Perimenopause
Jane, Heidi, and Etienne share their raw, unfiltered experiences with perimenopause and menopause, discussing the surprising symptoms that signaled their hormonal changes. The conversation tackles everything from unexpected libido surges to emo...
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Episode 6
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43:36
Literary Longings: Exploring Works We Wish We Had Written
Our hosts share the books, short stories, and movies they wish they had created themselves, revealing the stories that have influenced them as writers and readers.What Stephen King wished he had written The top three w...
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Episode 5
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27:15
Hobosexuals - The Savant of Oral Sex and the Bean Soup Incident
The unexpected phenomenon of "hobosexuals" takes center stage in this eye-opening episode that will have you reconsidering your dating boundaries. We unpack the surprising definition of hobosexuals and you'll be surprised how long this term has...
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Episode 4
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37:19
Our Introductions to Porn
Remember stumbling upon that mysterious stack of magazines hidden in your parents' closet? You're not alone. In this candid, often hilarious conversation, Etty, Jane, and Heidi--three Gen X women--share their first encounters with adult content...
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Episode 3
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33:56
Mind-Expanding Tales: Our Personal Psychedelic Experiences
Our hosts share personal stories about their experiences with psychedelics, from accidental first trips to intentional journeys with shamans, including insights on therapeutic potential and safety.• Etienne, Jane, and Heidi share their ...
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Episode 2
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55:19
Our Writing Origin Stories
What makes someone become a writer? For the three Gen X hosts of Women Are Plotting, their creative origins trace back to childhood—creating elaborate storylines for Barbies, convincing neighborhood kids a shark lurked in a backyard pond, and d...
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Episode 1
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