https://www.80stvladies.com/episode/episode-402-warrior-women-rj-stewart-xena-and-gabrielles-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 Conversation

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