American Girl Women

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 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! [email protected] IG:@americangirlwomen

Episodes

Bitty Twin Double Trouble (and a podcast update)

Laura and Lindsey dive into the bitty twins of the early aughts and beyond. Plus they share an update on the podcast!Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Apr 10

30 min

Pour the Glug, It's a Saint Lucia Day Episode (with Kyra Baker)

Laura and Lindsey are rejoined by Kyra Baker, who comes back to dive a little more in depth into St. Lucia Day. Plus catch Kyra's original episode for more about her American Girl memories!Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen“Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Dec 17, 2024

1 hr 12 min

Our AG Holiday Stories

Laura and Lindsey are back discussing the quintessential partnership between the holidays and AG. Plus we share stories from our listener community!Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Dec 10, 2024

46 min

The American Girl to Urban Outfitters Pipeline (with Caroline Estelle)

Laura and Lindsey are joined by Caroline Estelle, a visual artist based in Nashville, TN who also worked alongside Laura back in the day at Urban Outfitters. The gals chat about Caroline's childhood American Girl dolls + her iconic American Girl sock hop themed birthday party.Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Nov 12, 2024

50 min

The Girl Who Became a Ghost (with Erin Donaghue) (replay)

Laura and Lindsey are thrilled to be joined by Erin Donaghue, the author of The Girl Who Became A Ghost, originally published in the July 1994 issue of American Girl. We also hear a special reading of the story from Rebekah Reimer. Checkout East Wing Magazine hereLeave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Oct 8, 2024

1 hr 14 min

Invisible String (with Natalie and Paige of The Murder Diaries)

Laura and Lindsey are joined by fellow podcast besties Natalie and Paige of The Murder Diaries Podcast. They talk about how the two co-hosts came together to start their pod and also reminisce on memories of American Girl and the impact it has had on their lives through adulthood.Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Oct 1, 2024

1 hr 7 min

The American Girls Within Us (with Stephanie Baldwin, LCSW-S, CGP) (replay)

Laura and Lindsey chat with therapist Stephanie Baldwin (@baldwintherapygroup) about how we can reach and interact with our inner child through revisiting childhood passions like American Girl. Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen “Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Sep 24, 2024

55 min

My Victorian Era (with Rachel Wilkerson Miller) (replay)

Laura and Lindsey are joined by Rachel Wilkerson Miller, editor-in-chief of Self Magazine, who had an obsession with the Victorian Era, homemade American Girl clothes and why the historical American Girls are superior.Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen“Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Sep 17, 2024

1 hr 1 min

American Girl Designing Women (with Sydney Gore)

Laura and Lindsey are joined by Sydney Gore, a NYC-based writer, editor and journalist. Learn all about Sydney's AG journey, which includes memories of the AG Minis—inspiration for the incredible article she penned for Architectural Digest, "American Girl’s AG Minis Stay Living in My Head Rent-Free.".Follow Sydney on IG @cozy.spice..Stay connected to American Girl Women:Follow AGW on instagram @americangirlwomenLeave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected]..“Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Sep 10, 2024

53 min

The Artist is Present (with Abby Herold) (replay)

Prolific American Girl Tiktok creator @abigail_gabble and her 2 Kirsten dolls join Laura and Lindsey to talk about rediscovering American Girl as adults and falling in love all over again!Leave us a voicemail about your American Girl memories by calling ‪(929) 400-7540‬Send us your American Girl stories to [email protected] us on instagram @americangirlwomen“Love Mode” song courtesy of ItsFrida

Aug 28, 2024

1 hr 8 min