Warrior Women & RJ Stewart: Xena and Gabrielle's Impact on 90s TV

Join hosts Sharon Johnson and Susan Lambert Hatem for an exciting episode as they take an in-depth look at the legendary 90s TV show, Xena: Warrior Princess. This episode features special guests RJ Stewart, head writer and co-creator of the series, and Anna Schekel, an artist and lifelong Xena fan. The discussion covers the evolution and impact of 'Xena: Warrior Princess,' the chemistry between Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor, and how the series became a cult classic. RJ shares insights into the show's creation, the importance of female empowerment in TV, and his new post-apocalyptic novel 'Crazy Hawk.' Don't miss this blend of nostalgia and deep dive into one of the most beloved series of the 90s.00:02 Theme Music00:23 Audio Note and Season 4 Introduction01:02 Discussing Zena Warrior Princess03:10 Interview with Anna Scheckel05:36 Anna's Favorite Episodes and Characters08:30 Welcoming RJ Stewart11:04 RJ Stewart's Writing Journey37:31 Cult Classic Status and Conventions44:15 Discussing Creative Control and Story Arcs47:34 Hero Protection and Character Development48:17 The Impact of Female Empowerment Stories50:44 Working with Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor54:27 Navigating Industry Challenges and Gossip55:34 The Bond Controversy and Career Reflections58:57 Exploring Xena's Lesbian Subtext01:07:09 Memorable Moments and Industry Insights01:17:02 Final Thoughts and Future Projects01:20:47 Ad-Break01:20:49 AudioographyAUDIOOGRAPHYXena: Warrior PrincessStreaming: Amazon Prime VideoPurchase: eBayCrazy Hawk by RJ Stewart (Book)Purchase: Bookshop.org, Barnes & NobleAudiobook read by Katie Hagaman: Audible.See Susan at Rich's LIVE show for Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf - Final NY dates: Sept 24 and Sept 27! Get Tix at Eventbrite.CONNECTVisit 80sTVLadies.com for info and transcripts.Join the Facebook page discussion at Facebook.com/80sTVLadiesVisit 80sTVLadies.com for more info.Listen to 80s TV Ladies at YouTube. Subscribe and help us grow.Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes, video interviews, and exclusive content on PATREON.