A story about female solidarity and empowerment — Carole’s voice has been heard millions of times through the podcast, creating a global sisterhood of women
2024 Winner International Women’s Podcast “Best Moment of Raw Emotion” Award
Nominated for Best Crime Podcast, 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards
Webby Awards Honoree “Best Podcast Host”
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.
“The Girlfriends is true crime done with wit, warmth and warrior women … a large part of the effect is the voice of Carole Fisher herself.”
“Our host is one of the girlfriends, Carole Fisher, and she’s great: funny, deliberate, clear.”
“This delicious new series is Jewish matchmaking meets true crime. wild, haunting and addicting tale. Bonus points for the original music and sound design.”
My journey into podcasting began in early 2023 when Novel Podcasts approached me with an intriguing idea: to narrate a podcast about my ex-boyfriend, Bob. I was initially hesitant about delving into my personal life so publicly, I pondered the potential benefits of sharing my story. Perhaps by opening up about my experiences, others could find solace or relate to the challenges I had faced, ultimately inspiring women to confront adversity.
With newfound determination, I decided to take the plunge. I partnered with Novel Podcasts, driven by the desire to explore the nuances of Bob’s twisted relationships, the lessons they teach us, and the growth they inspire in all of us. As the podcasting journey progressed, I dove headfirst into research, honing my storytelling skills, and learning the art of captivating audiences through audio.
The podcast’s launch surpassed all expectations, eliciting an overwhelming response of validation and solidarity. This unexpected transformation of my podcasting career has only fueled my excitement for new opportunities in the podcast and audio-narrating world. And I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next!
