American Girl Women

by Laura Tretter + Lindsey Adams Franke

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  ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • American Girl Archives (with Blake Changnon) (replay)

    American Girl Archives (with Blake Changnon) (replay)

    E127
    01:23:02

    Laura and Lindsey have the pleasure of speaking with Blake Changnon, Co-Founder of Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles, which has a current virtual exhibit, Childhood Nostalgia: A Collection of Pleasant Company and American Girl Catalogues. Visited its extensive archive of American Girl content via https://toysandcollectiblesmuseum.org/. In this episode, they get nostalgic but also existential as they revisit their favorite things about the brand--past and present. Check out the current exhibits via the link and be sure to revisit the favorite catalogs of your youth! 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

  • American Girl Short Stories and the Outfits They Spawned

    American Girl Short Stories and the Outfits They Spawned

    E126
    40:33

    Laura and Lindsey dive deep into the short story books and the outfits that came alongside them. 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

  • Emotional Support Lamb (with Jenna Rice) (replay)

    Emotional Support Lamb (with Jenna Rice) (replay)

    E125
    49:33

    Jenna tells Laura and Lindsey all about her American Girl memories featuring Felicity and her iconic lamb Posie. Inspired by the AG books, Jenna also shares a fictional diary she authored as a child featuring the adventures of a pioneer girl named Sarah during the 1880s. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

  • 1999 Girl of Today Outfit Reviews (with Elizabeth Vellios)

    1999 Girl of Today Outfit Reviews (with Elizabeth Vellios)

    E124
    40:53

    Laura and Lindsey and special guest Elizabeth (@justposhedit) take a walk through the iconic 1999 catalog and recap some of the classic girl of today outfits. There was so much discourse, the rest of the catalog will be reviewed in part two. 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

  • Live from the American Girl Store, It's AGW (with Ruby June) (replay)

    Live from the American Girl Store, It's AGW (with Ruby June) (replay)

    E123
    01:11:16

    Laura and Lindsey chat with Ruby about getting a doll that looked just like her bestie despite friendship turmoil and Ruby takes the listeners on a unique journey through a present day AG store live. Send us your American Girl stories to americangirlwomen@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida