The Women Are Plotting

Jane Gari, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis
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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 

  1. 17H AGO

    Kinks, Fetishes, And Why People Like Them

    Someone asked Jane if he could saran wrap her boobs, which sets this episode's tone: honest, hilarious, and more thoughtful than you’d expect. We discuss sexual kinks and fetishes without fake shock or shame, using real experiences and real definitions so you can finally understand what people mean when they say “I’m into that.” We break down the kink vs fetish difference in a way you can actually use in dating and relationships, especially when desires don’t match perfectly. Foot fetish comes up a lot and we explore the psychology theories people use to explain it: conditioning, reward loops, disgust and taboo, and even the brain science that links sensory maps of feet and g******s. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t get it,” we give you a different way to think about it. Then we go straight into watersports, also called urolagnia. We talk about why people find it intimate, taboo, or comforting, share surprising sexual fantasy stats, and add practical sexual health and consent considerations (including what not to do, and how to reduce risk if you’re experimenting). We also touch on auralism, exhibitionism, mummification, age play, and BDSM dynamics, with a clear through-line: two consenting adults, good communication, and a safe word when you need one. If you like episodes that mix research, storytelling, and real-life boundaries, hit subscribe, share it with a friend who loves a spicy psychology deep dive, and leave us a review. What kink or fetish do you still not understand, or what do you wish more people talked about openly? Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    41 min

  2. APR 2

    Creative Writers Versus Artificial Intelligence

    You can feel it happening: the internet is getting louder, flatter, and more crowded with machine-written words. So where does that leave writers who actually care about voice, craft, and meaning? Etty, Heidi, and Jane talk through the real, messy middle of generative AI and writing, from the stats behind AI content growth to the gut-level question writers keep asking privately: can I use ChatGPT without giving away my work or my integrity? We dig into the trust problem first. AI tools can “hallucinate” with total confidence, spitting out fake citations, dummy links, and quotes that never existed. Jane shares how this shows up in content marketing and research workflows and why fact-checking is NOT optional. Then we pivot into creativity and the New York Times experiment “Can You Tell Which Short Story ChatGPT Wrote?” and why one oddly human detail can make a story feel alive while the AI version reads like competent drivel. From there, we get practical. We talk about reasonable use cases for authors: bios, query-letter help, marketing copy, social posts, and rewriting a paragraph when you’re stuck, while keeping the manuscript itself human. We also get honest about data privacy, enterprise “sandbox” setups, and why many writers should refuse to upload full drafts. Finally, we look at how publishing is responding, including agents asking writers to attest they did not use AI, and what a future full of AI slop could mean for readers and for the value of human-made art. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a writer friend, and leave us a review so more listeners can find the show. Where do you personally draw the line with AI and writing? Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    44 min

  3. MAR 26

    Celebrity Close Encounters

    We swap our most unforgettable celebrity close encounters, from sweet sidewalk chats to moments that feel too strange to be random. Along the way, we dig into fan etiquette and why photos can kill a real connection. • Dwayne Johnson’s no-snooze alarm app and the psychology of motivation  • Debbie Harry’s terrifying Ted Bundy car ride story and trusting your instincts  • Paul McCartney’s take on photos and why he prefers real conversation  • Anne Perry’s hidden past and how a true crime becomes pop culture  • Tim Roth lighting a cigarette and the awkward intimacy of meeting actors  • Trent Reznor lifting Etienne to safety and the rush of a real close encounter  • Adam Duritz’s writer’s block era and the truth about his dreads  • Jane’s music-world run-ins and the Perry Farrell “Mitsubishi” synchronicities  • Stephen Perkins in a vegan food line and backstage brush-pasts  • Tim Gunn kindness in New York and John Carpenter at a Starbucks  • Why we still love the art even when celebrity culture gets weird  If you have a story you'd like to share or have any comments, we'd love to hear from you.  Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    50 min

  4. MAR 19

    Accountability Is Love (Even When It Hurts)

    Something shifts in a friendship—you miss a call, dodge a check-in, or quietly stop showing up—and suddenly that easy, comfortable bond has tension running underneath it. We follow that feeling straight into the messy, meaningful world of accountability, where being called out might be the very thing that keeps a relationship alive. We dig into the science first: friendships aren’t just nice to have—they’re tied to longevity, mental health, and overall well-being. Add accountability, and suddenly your odds of actually following through on goals jump from 65% to 95%. But this isn’t just theory. Through personal stories, we see how real change often starts when someone else draws a line—like a partner finally saying “enough” after years of destructive drinking, or a friend calling out self-sabotage during a depressive spiral. Then we get into the uncomfortable part: why people avoid holding each other accountable in the first place. Fear of conflict. Fear of losing the relationship. Fear of being wrong. But again and again, the hosts show that when accountability comes from care—not judgment—it strengthens relationships rather than breaking them. And when it does break them? That might tell you everything you need to know. We also explore how accountability shows up in everyday life: sharing your goals out loud so you actually pursue them, noticing when a friend goes quiet and checking in, or creating systems—lists, habits, routines—that keep you honest with yourself. Even small nudges can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward. If you’ve ever needed a push, avoided a hard conversation, or wondered why it’s so much easier to show up for others than for yourself, this one hits close. Listen now, share it with a friend who keeps you honest, and ask yourself: who’s holding you accountable—and who are you holding accountable in return? Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    50 min

  5. MAR 12

    Bigfoot, Not Deer & Other Cryptids

    Something is “off” in the woods, your dog freezes, and suddenly every harmless shadow has a pulse. We follow that feeling straight into the world of cryptids, starting with the perfectly named “Not Deer” and ending with the question that haunts every Bigfoot thread: if everyone has a camera now, why is the evidence still so hard to come by? We dig into Sasquatch lore through personal stories and modern reporting, from a childhood “secret racetrack” in tall grass that later starts to sound like a Bigfoot nest, to a family member’s sighting of multiple Bigfoot figures moving fast between Iowa cornfields near the Raccoon River. We also explore how Bigfoot sightings stack up against black bear sightings, why some locations show up again and again in BFRO-style databases, and what makes classic footage like the Patterson-Gimlin film so sticky in the public imagination. Then we get practical and a little skeptical: expedition groups bring serious tools like specialized audio recorders, software analysis, infrared, and night vision, but weather can wreck everything and hard ground can erase footprints before they ever form. We also talk about the reality of “capture the moment” panic, why even good phones struggle with distance and darkness, and how AI-generated video makes the trust problem even messier for cryptozoology, paranormal stories, and UFO-style sightings. If you love Bigfoot, Mothman, local monster legends, and the psychology of why we believe, listen now. Subscribe, share with a friend who hikes, and leave a review so more curious people can find us. What cryptid do you swear lives near you? Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    43 min

  6. MAR 5

    Dating Profiles

    We roast terrible dating photos, celebrate profiles that actually work, and trade stories about the green flags and red flags hiding in plain sight. From “naked elf on the shelf” to coachable partners and clever bios, we map the line between playful and off-putting. • why bathroom selfies and hotel tub shots repel • how smiling, eye contact, and daylight build trust • why context photos beat brooding car pics • honest bios that charm vs edgy lines that alarm • coachable partners and sexual communication • hygiene, boundaries, and safety as non-negotiables • what to crop out: kids, exes, and random friends • profile formulas that convert swipes to dates • when to walk away from reschedules and duds Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 26

    Sexual Mishaps

    We trade outrageous, honest stories about sexual mishaps and pair them with real medical facts, hygiene guidance, and hard boundaries that keep intimacy safe and fun. From penile fractures to water-vacuum myths, we turn cringe into caution and humor into useful advice. • common mishaps vs real injuries • ER data on penile fractures and how maybe to avoid them • hickeys, clots, and surprising medical risks • water sex myths, suction hazards, lost lube • consent, “wrong hole,” and stopping fast • oral boundaries and post-meal gag reflex risk • foreskin hygiene, yeast transmission, doctor talk • toy safety, retrieval loops, and stuck-object fixes • vaginal moisturizers, clumps, and timing tips • practical PSAs and safer-play checklist Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    48 min

  8. FEB 19

    Roommates From Heaven And Hell

    What if your roommate hung clown masks in the kitchen, nurtured a mold colony, or secretly read your pay stub? We dive into the relatable world of shared living—where tiny habits tell big truths—and trace the line between quirky and dangerous.  We start with internet legends—the bean scientist, the salsa collector, the almost-house‑trained dog, and the hidden parrot—then pivot to real life: dorm music wars, blinds killing plants, Air Force bunks where bedtime is not your own, and a basement apartment that becomes a masterclass in boundaries. When perfume levels mysteriously drop, groceries evaporate, and money questions won’t stop, trust breaks. A late‑night confession about sabotaging a car seals it. The escape plan is clinical and necessary: track debts, move utilities, set timelines, and protect your privacy. Not every story is grim. One roommate match brings daily tea, clean counters, and shared playlists, proving alignment matters more than sameness. We unpack the five pillars that make or break a roommate friendship—cleanliness, noise and guests, food and supplies, money and bills, and privacy and locks. Then we turn to partners: draped clothes at the foot of the bed, sloped ceilings that threaten bookshelves, and a “wait for the pink bill” philosophy that needs a system. Compromise, structure, and humor make it work. By the end, you’ll have a fresh lens for spotting red flags early—before the clown art hits the common area. If you’ve got a story that tops a hidden parrot or a mold experiment, we want to hear it. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s hunting for a roommate, and leave a review with your best rule for peaceful living. What’s your non‑negotiable? Send us Fan Mail Email us at info@thewomenareplotting.com, and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.

    53 min
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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 

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  • Creator
    Jane Gari, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Women Are Plotting
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