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Warrior Women & RJ Stewart: Xena and Gabrielle's Impact on 90s TV
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- 80s TV Ladies
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- Sep 24, 2025
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Summary
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 Music 00:23 Audio Note and Season 4 Introduction 01:02 Discussing Zena Warrior Princess 03:10 Interview with Anna Scheckel 05:36 Anna's Favorite Episodes and Characters 08:30 Welcoming RJ Stewart 11:04 RJ Stewart's Writing Journey 37:31 Cult Classic Status and Conventions 44:15 Discussing Creative Control and Story Arcs 47:34 Hero Protection and Character Development 48:17 The Impact of Female Empowerment Stories 50:44 Working with Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor 54:27 Navigating Industry Challenges and Gossip 55:34 The Bond Controversy and Career Reflections 58:57 Exploring Xena's Lesbian Subtext 01:07:09 Memorable Moments and Industry Insights 01:17:02 Final Thoughts and Future Projects 01:20:47 Ad-Break 01:20:49 Audioography AUDIOOGRAPHY Xena: Warrior Princess Streaming: Amazon Prime Video Purchase: eBay Crazy Hawk by RJ Stewart (Book)Purchase: Bookshop.org , Barnes & Noble Audiobook 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 . CONNECT V…