Our Wildest Celebrity Close Encounters
from The Women Are Plotting Hosted by Jane Gari, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis
Have you ever met someone famous—and completely lost your cool? In this entertaining and nostalgic episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari share their unforgettable celebrity encounters, from chance meetings and backstage adventures to surreal moments with some of their biggest heroes. The conversation includes stories involving Trent Reznor, Tim Roth, Perry Farrell, Steven Perkins, Adam Duritz, Tim Gunn, John Carpenter, Norman Lear, Moby, Steve from Blue's Clues, and more. Along the way, the hosts discuss what it's really like to meet famous people, why some celebrities leave lasting impressions through simple acts of kindness, and how those brief encounters can become lifelong memories. They also reflect on growing up in the Gen X music scene, concert culture in the '90s, creative inspiration, fandom, and why sometimes the best celebrity interaction is simply treating someone like a fellow human being instead of asking for a selfie. Filled with hilarious stories, unexpected backstage moments, rock-and-roll nostalgia, and heartfelt appreciation for the artists who shaped their lives, this episode is a celebration of the unforgettable moments that happen when ordinary people cross paths with extraordinary talent. Send us Fan Mail Email us at [email protected], and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.
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Have you ever met someone famous—and completely lost your cool? In this entertaining and nostalgic episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari share their unforgettable celebrity encounters, from chance meetings and backstage adventures to surreal moments with some of their biggest heroes. The conversation includes stories involving Trent Reznor, Tim Roth, Perry Farrell, Steven Perkins, Adam Duritz, Tim Gunn, John Carpenter, Norman Lear, Moby, Steve fr...
Chapters
- 0:00 Cold Open - Trent Reznor Saves The Day
- 1:24 Fun Fact About Dwayne Johnson
- 2:00 The Debbie Harry & Ted Bundy Connection
- 3:40 Paul McCartney Hates Photo Requests
- 5:52 The Novelist With A Murder Past
- 8:51 Tim Roth And The Last Cigarette
- 12:37 Trent Reznor Lifted Me Over Rails
- 19:28 Adam Duritz Is a Delightful Host!
- 21:32 Jane Visits Blues Clues & Total Request Live
- 23:22 Perry Farrell And A Strange Connection
- 33:33 Etty's Encounters with Steven Perkins & Perry Farrell
- 35:46 Tim Gunn And John Carpenter In Public
- 40:48 Heidi's Close Encounters With Some "Friends"
- 45:10 Etty Saw Rage Against The Machine Before They Were Famous
- 45:46 Jane Used Moby's Toilet
- 48:31 Closing Thoughts And How To Write Us
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