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Stuff Mom Never Told You
Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
Episodes
- Stuff Mom Never Told You
Monday Mini: Welcome to New York
Anney and Samantha recount their trip to New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Unboxing Gifting Dynamics
Getting a present isn't always a gift. In this classic episode, we unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Female Firsts: Frances Benjamin Johnston
If a picture is worth a thousand words, than Frances Benjamin Johnston gave us so much. Yves joins us to give a snapshot of her life's story. See…
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Happy Hour #148: Who is this for?
As many of us are going to end of the year gatherings, what is the line between healthy boundaries and selfishness or avoidance? See omnystudio.com/listener…
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SMNTY Interviews: Yvenarde
Friend of the show Yvenarde joins us to share her experiences as a construction project manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Sarah McBride, Part 2
In part 2 of our look into US Representative Elect Sarah McBride, we examine the controversy and conversation of her historic election. See…
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Monday Mini: So Cliché
Are clichés always bad? We talk about some instances when they aren't, and why they are popular in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: Grýla, Iceland's Christmas Witch
You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas witches, so…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 3 (Chapter 1)
The final part of the Terminus trilogy opens with Tilda at her lowest point. Her son Madison has been taken, and with him, her purpose and identity. As she…
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Happy Hour #147: Running With Scissors (SATC S3, Ep. 11)
Our characters embark on risky endeavors in our continuing watch of Sex and the City, including a talking sandwich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Interviews: Maria Diez
Maria Diez of the podcast When You're Invisible joins us to talk about the power of working class women and women of color, learning more about those closest…
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Feminists Around the World: Sarah McBride, Part 1
Newly elected Congresswoman Sarah McBride is the first trans person to serve in the US House of Representatives. In part one, we dig into Representative Elect…
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Monday Mini: The Surge In Online Hate Against Women
After the 2024 US election, there has been a surge in online hate against women and girls. We share some stats and data about they worrying trend. See…
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SMNTY Classics: A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation
SMNTY takes a look at women's labor, both when it comes to the emotional variety of the holidays and the women making up a majority of the Great Resignation in…
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SMNTY Classics: A Meditation
SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special classic meditative episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #146: Temporal Disintegration and Dinner Parties
Why are so many of us struggling to keep track of time? Why are dinner parties the inspiration of so many horror movies? All that and more in this feast of a…
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Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages
All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Paikea “Pai” Apirana
The 2002 film Whale Rider was critically acclaimed, in part because of the young Maori heroine Paikea “Pai” Apirana. We delve into the character and why she…
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby
In times of stress, many people turn to hobbies. Science shows there are reasons (and benefits) to this, but turns out, women don't have as much time for them…
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SMNTY Classics: Prey
The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the dreaded…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Lilo and Stitch
The 2002 animated film Lilo and Stitch was unique in a lot of ways. We dive into themes around family, loneliness and being different. See…
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Happy Hour #145: All or Nothing (SATC S3, Ep.10)
We're back with our Sex and the City watch series! We chat about cheating and big decisions in relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf
The children’s picture book The Girl and the Wolf, written by Katherena Vermette and illustrated by Julie Flett, tells the tale of a young girl who gets lost…
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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron
Dr. Nadine Caron is the first First Nations woman general surgeon in Canada, amongst other things. We shine a light on her work. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying
Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Female Firsts: Amrita Sher-gil
Yves joins us to paint a picture of the life of accomplished artist Amrita Sher-Gil and the lasting impact her works have left. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Happy Hour #144: All I Want for Life Day
....is something nice when things feel bleak. Just gather round friends as we talk about the importance of finding joy or relaxation where you can, and how for…
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The Rise of the Manosphere
The manosphere blames women and feminism for pretty much everything. We break down what it is, how it grew in a backlash to #MeToo, and how it leads to…
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Feminists Around the World: Women of The Taino Nation
In this episode, we shine a light on the works of activists in the Taino Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: What Now?
In the fallout of the 2024 US Presidential Election, the SMNTY team discusses some repercussions, some actions we can take, and how we plan on handling it as a…
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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 9
Look for the Light. In the finale of our Last of Us mini-series, we break down the heartbreaking decision at the heart of the final episode and its…
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Here We Are Again: 2024 Election Edition
As we process the 2024 US election results, we open up about our own reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #143: Navigating Family Divides
For many of us, it can be a struggle talking to loved ones we disagree with. We chat about some personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The Legacy of the Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not). See…
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Feminists Around the World: Joy Harjo
Today we share the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Election Anxiety
On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how…
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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 8
When We Are In Need. In the dead of winter and deprivation, with hope dwindling, Ellie is captured by a religious group. Their leader preaches to Ellie about…
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Do Layoffs Impact Women More?
Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. We look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why. See…
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Happy Hour #142: This is Halloween!
Happy Halloween! We chat about some recent treats, and how Halloween has carved out a special place in some peoples' hearts. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.2)
In the final chapter of part two of Terminus, Tilda and Madison's past catches up with them, and the future comes knocking. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Feminists Around the World: Carmen Correa
Today we're digging into the works Carmen Correa has done around women and financial abuse and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Women and Early Voting
Early voting is underway for the 2024 Presidential election in the US. We share our experiences with it, and some stats around women voting. See…
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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 7
Left Behind. Ellie flashes back to an innocent mall outing that ended in love at first bite, and wrestles with survivor's guilt in the present in this classic…
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Female Firsts: Willa Brown
Yves stops by to illuminate the life of pilot, teacher, advocate and politician Willa Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #141: Lost in New York
SMNTY prepares for a holiday trip to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Soups are for Girls?
Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into the…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Mabel Mora
True crime podcast lover turned true crime podcaster Mabel Mora investigates with curiosity, compassion and cleverness. We pull back the layers on the Only…
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Court
Anney and Samantha share their experiences with jury duty and testifying in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 6
Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made in this classic episode. See…
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SMNTY Interviews: Pop Culture Moms
Hosts of the podcast Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg join us to chat about the depictions of moms and motherhood in media, how they have…
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Happy Hour #140: Anney Goes to Pride!
The SMNTY team has been busy. We recount some wins, and Anney shares her experience going to Pride as an out person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Deliberates on Women and Jury Duty
While jury duty can be an inconvenience and has a lot of issues, women have long fought for the right to serve in the United States. We examine the history…
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Feminists Around the World: Sara Omi
Today we're talking about Indigenous lawyer and environmental advocate Sara Omi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: An Update on Korean Horror and Shows
Samantha and Anney discuss and review recent Korean horror movies and shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Abortion ban or no abortion ban in Georgia?
Today, Samantha gets to sit down with SMNTY legend and pro Caroline to look at what is happening with the abortion laws in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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SMNTY Classics: Samurai Women
In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Gaming and women revisited
Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest. See…
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Happy Hour #139: Twilight
Samantha and guest host Super Producer Christina sink their teeth into some burning Twilight questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Helena Gualinga
Today we dig into the work of environmental and human rights activist Helena Gualinga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.