Roommate Horror Stories: The Good, the Bad & the Absolutely Unhinged

Everyone has a roommate story—but some are stranger than fiction. In this hilarious episode of The Women Are Plotting, Etienne Rose Olivier, Heidi Willis, and Jane Gari swap unforgettable stories about the best roommates, the worst roommates, and the bizarre situations that come from sharing your home with another human being. From creepy clown collections and surprise confessions to impossible living habits, military barracks, college dorms, and tiny apartments, the hosts revisit the roommates they still laugh—and occasionally shudder—about years later. The conversation explores everything from cleanliness, boundaries, and communication to trust, compatibility, and the surprising ways living together reveals someone's true personality. Along the way, they share stories of manipulative roommates, unforgettable college experiences, lasting friendships, and the life lessons that came from navigating shared spaces with people they barely knew—and sometimes wished they'd never met. Whether you've lived with lifelong friends, complete strangers, or a romantic partner, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments, relatable frustrations, and plenty of reminders that choosing the right roommate can make all the difference. Send us Fan Mail Email us at [email protected], and find us on all the socials. Be safe and be excellent to each other.