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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
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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 1
In the first part of this series around Western Christian religion, trauma and marginalized communities, we delve into the history, numbers and some personal…
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Happy Hour #110: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go
We're back for another rendition of (un)happy hour! In this one, we discuss trauma around bathrooms, the lasting damage of it, and the hurt of connecting the…
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SMNTY Interviews: Dara Starr Tucker
Musician, historian, wearer of many other hats and expert of many topics Dara Starr Tucker stops by to enlighten us on topics ranging from music to using…
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Feminists Around the World: Nim Ralph
Today we're talking about the advocacy of UK trans activist Nim Ralph. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Let's Uplift
In a special edition of Mental Health Monday, Samantha opens up about her mental health, ways to be mindful, and how to support marginalized communities that…
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SMNTY Classics: Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali
In this classic episode, SMNTY sits down with comedian Chanel Ali to discuss women, comedy, and advocacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The TikTok Hearings, Explained
Bridget Todd breaks down just what exactly is going on with the TikTok hearings, the implications of them, what a ban could mean, and why it matters. See…
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Happy Hour #109: Evolution (SATC S2, Ep. 11)
Friend of the show and SATC newbie Joey Patt joins us to talk about queer stereotypes, dating tropes, shifting narratives and more in our continuing watch…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.2)
Tilda decides it isn't safe for her and Madison to stay in one place, and they prepare to set out in the dangerous night in order to seek out the possibility…
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Feminists Around the World: Ianne Fields Stewart
While the news can be so bleak, there are those that are and have been fighting. One of those people is Ianne Fields Stewart, a queer trans Black performer and…
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Monday Mini: We Wrote a Book!
Yes, we did, but only with the help of an amazing team of women. We talk about the process and what we're excited to share with you. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Banned Books
What are the most commonly banned books? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline read between the (banned) lines of history, from a legal timeline of…
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Female Firsts: Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Yves joins us to talk about the accomplishments of Madame Sul-Te-Wan in the world of film as the first Black American to be hired by a major movie producer on…
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Happy Hour #108: Welcome back, Settle In
It's the triumphant (?) return of Anney's happy hours! Back after a brief hiatus, we chat about the concept of settling down. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Book Club: The Importance of Feminist Works
The SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Marlene
In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a cure, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a…
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Monday Mini: Millennial Midlife Crisis
Whether you call it peak survival or the early halfway, the millennial midlife crisis looks a bit different, if it happens at all. We talk about why that is…
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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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SMNTY Classics: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this classic everything bagel episode of Everything Everywhere All At Once…
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SMNTY Classics: Jacinda Ardern
Meet the New Zealand Prime Minister Who Gave Birth in Office in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY <3s K-Dramas
What exactly and why are they so popular? We go over some history, tropes and examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Feminism in South Korea
We look into what's going on with the feminist movement in South Korea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Team Revisit
It's time to check in on the SMNTY team and discuss what it takes to make a podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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Legacy and Fandom Ethics
In the face of increasing violence against the trans community, a new Harry Potter game has become a flashpoint of conversation. Friend of the show and member…
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Happy Hour #107: The Caste System (SATC S2, Ep. 10)
Our journey down the Sex and the City lane continues as we power through the second season and topics of racism, class, relationships, suits, success and the…
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SMNTY Interviews: Elica Le Bon
Activist Elica Le Bon joins us to break down the situation in Iran and why women are and have been crucial to the revolution happening there. See…
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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rebecca Gomperts
Today we focus in on Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, and the waves she has made in the realm of reproductive rights and abortion (on a boat!). See…
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Monday Mini: A Cozy Monster
Samantha updates us on her cozy gaming adventures, and shares some of the recommendations listeners have sent in. Y'all have created a monster. A very cozy…
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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. See…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.1)
In this installment, Tilda is faced with a choice, confronted with realities, and gets a taste of hope. And pancakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: Daddy Issues
Are daddy issues a thing? We investigate in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Dark Side of Mom Influencers
There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Riley Abel
The Last of Us's Riley Abel was self-sufficient, impulsive, passionate and Ellie's first crush. When she takes Ellie on a date to the mall where the two…
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Monday Mini: What is 'Daddy'?
The Internet is abuzz about the term 'daddy', what it means, and why it has blown up. We explore some definitions, history and examples, and do our best not to…
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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. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Book Club: Wake
Part graphic novel and part memoir, Dr. Rebecca Hall's Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts is a beautiful and painful look into the erased…
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Happy Hour #106: Old Dogs, New D*cks (SATC S2, Ep. 9)
In this episode of our Sex and The City watch podcast, we chat about nap times, scheduling sex, arrogance in a partner, circumcision, and when the cigar is…
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SMNTY Interviews: Paco de Leon
Author, podcast host and financial expert Paco de Leon answers our burning questions around intersectional feminism and finance. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Feminists Around the World: Michelle Browder
Today we highlight the works of artist, activist and historian Michelle Browder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Cozy Gaming
What exactly is cozy gaming and why does it appeal to so many? SMNTY investigates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Last of Us Special: Episode 5
Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? We talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloaters. See…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Sister Act
SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. We talk about sisterhood, believing in each other and the power…
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SMNTY Classics: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
For this rendition of a classic Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman artist to receive a US Federal…
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Female Firsts: Sarojini Naidu
Yves joins us to share the story of poet, politician, activist and woman of many firsts Sarojini Naidu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Black Women Breaking Records
We highlight some of the amazing records recently broken by Black women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Slash Fanfiction
Valentine's Day is upon us! So Anney opens up on her thoughts about slash fanfiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Last of Us Special: Episode 4
Please Hold To My Hand. We pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads. See…
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The Intelligent Artificial Intelligence Episode
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage now, but it's been a long road to get here. We trace the history of AI, and attempt to plot out its future, from art to…
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Happy Hour #105: The Man, the Myth, the Viagra (SATC S2, Ep. 8)
And a beloved character and a terrible cameo. We sip on some drinks and continue our epic watch/react journey of Sex and the City while discussing dating older…
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SMNTY Interviews: Katryna Sleptzoff
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, and bringing a lot of questions and controversy with it. To answer some of those questions, we spoke with…
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Activists Around the World: Hannah Beachler
Today we are talking about Oscar winner, designer and architect Hannah Beachler, who has worked on films like Black Panther. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Monday Mini: Callout Culture
What is callout culture, and how does it differ from cancel culture? We discuss the pitfalls of using call outs for entertainment See omnystudio.com/listener…
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The Last of Us Special: Episode 3
We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us. See…
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SMNTY Gets De-Influenced
We've all done it. You see an ad for something while scrolling online, and you've got to have it. But there's a big push on social media to be more mindful of…
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SMNTY Classics: Ellen E. Armstrong
In this classic episode, Yves joins us to discuss the 'Mistress of Modern Magic', Ellen E. Armstrong, often considered the first African-American woman…
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SMNTY Interviews: Saadia Khan
Activist Saadia Khan of the podcast Immigrantly joins us to discuss the immigrant experience, the importance of hearing these lived stories and inclusive…
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Activists Around the World: The Feminist Five
We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: What's Going On With DC Fandom?
It's not a bird, or a plane, it's toxic fandom! It's not super, man. Bad jokes aside, SMNTY investigates what exactly is going on in DC fandom, and…
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The Last of Us Special: Episode 2
Click, click, podcast listener. We talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying…