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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
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Scares the Crap Out of You
In this classic episode, we look at the gender differences in fear. But don't worry. We'll get through this together. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Dying to be Young
Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Aging in women has long been demonized. Anney and Samantha brush up on the history of our preoccupation with youth in women and the…
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Happy Hour #34: Bold City Brewing
Anney and Samantha enjoy some beer from Bold City Brewing and chat about our relationships with our moms. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Book Club: Ace, Part 2
For part two of our book club on Ace by Angela Chen, we get into topics like consent, negotiation, representation, and the many ways asexuality can look. Learn…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Nadja of Antipaxos
Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. Possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and…
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Monday Mini: Texas' Abortion Law
Anney and Samantha talk through why the new Texas abortion law is so troubling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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SMNTY Classics: Do blondes really have more fun?
Do redheads have it worst? Listen in to learn more about history's original ""dumb blonde"" and how yellow hair took on its various meanings -- including how…
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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 2
The concluding chapter of our two-part classic look at female serial killers features some of modern history's most chilling examples. Who will make the final…
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Book Club: Ace, Part 1
In part one of this two part conversation on Angela Chen's book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, we discuss sexual…
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Happy Hour #32: Just Say No
Why can it be such a struggle to say 'no'? Anney and Samantha discuss all the complications with saying 'no', and how powerful it can be. Learn more about your…
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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 1
In part one of this classic two-parter, Anney and Samantha take a stab at explaining our morbid fascination with serial killers, the root of our cultural…
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Women Around the World: Listener Mail!
Tune in for a very special episode where we highlight messages we've gotten from listeners about music, the Olympics and LGBTQ+ representation. Learn more…
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Monday Mini: Just Eat It?
Anney and Samantha dive into their complicated relationships around food and what they might mean. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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The Truth of Women and True Crime
Women love true crime. Women make true crime. But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Happy Hour #31: Freeland Spirits
Anney and Samantha have a spirited (#sorrynotsorry) discussion about the power of legacy for women, what that looks like in our history and what we hope it…
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FMF: Thelma and Louise
When buddy road trip movie Thelma and Louise was first released, it caused controversy, conversation and connection. Decades later, people are still discussing…
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Women Around the World: Dr. Jemimah Kariuki
Today's entry is Dr. Jemimah Kariuki and her tireless work to improve mothers and children. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: Not Pretty Enough
There are many toxic, dangerous narratives around sexual assault. This is one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See…
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SMNTY Classics: What is the Cult of New Domesticity?
Why are so many people drawn to cooking, crafts and lifestyles from a bygone era? How do Etsy, Pinterest and mommy blogs fuel new domesticity? Tune in to this…
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Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere
Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating. Learn…
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Happy Hour #30: Cosplaying While Woman
Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. Learn more about…
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What's Going On With OnlyFans?
Recently, OnlyFans announced (and reversed) a ban on sexual content on their platform. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how sex workers have been sounding the…
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Women Around the World: Nadia Murad
For this episode, we highlight the life and advocacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: Do Women Make Up a Majority of Anti-Vaxxers?
New research looking into anti-vaxxers indicates that women may make up the vast majority of anti-vaxxers online. We dig into the reasons why this might be the…
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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 2
In our classic fanfiction finale, A & B look at why fanfiction is largely written by women, why so much of it is slash, and why any of this matters. Past…
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Female Firsts: Edith Monture
Edith Monture, the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada, is the first of the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Happy Hour #29: Hyperion Brewing
Anney and Samantha sip on beer from Hyperion Brewing and crack open their high school year books to reminisce. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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The Misogyny of Third Wave Emo and Pop Punk
Sugar, we're going down swinging...at MISOGYNY! SMNTY shines a light on the sexism and abuse rife within early 2000s emo and pop-punk and how it's changing…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Officer O'Leary
Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people…
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Monday Mini: Platonic Marriage
Our ideas of what marriage can look like are shifting. Anney and Samantha look into the history and growing modern popularity of platonic marriages. Learn more…
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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 1
Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part one of this two-part classic episode, A & B go…
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Caught Redheaded?
Why is red hair often hypersexualized in women and desexualized in men? We dig into the history of red hair, the stereotypes around it, and interview friend of…
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Happy Hour #28: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!
Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, tragedy and…
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Book Club: The Pretty One
Anney and Samantha discuss disability activist Keah Brown's joyous work The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with…
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Women Around the World: Olympics Wins for Women Part II
SMNTY wraps up our coverage of the 2020 Olympics with some celebration and controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: What's Up With Pandemic Sex Orgies?
During the pandemic, there have been a spate of headlines about illegal sex parties being broken up. How much of this is sensationalized and how much of it was…
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SMNTY Classics: A Special History of Afterschool Specials
Why did ABC launch its Afterschool Specials programming? What were the hot topics in Afterschool Specials (and how did Degrassi do it better)? Join Cristen and…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Jennifer's Body
It's Friday the 13th, so we're talking about the cult classic Jennifer's Body, the sexist marketing that did it wrong, so many feminist themes, and why it…
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Happy Hour #27: Love Cork Screw
Anney and Samantha sip some Love Cork Screw wine and are transported to summers past. Join us on our journey down memory lane. Learn more about your ad-choices…
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The Link Between Misogyny and Gun Violence
What do misogyny, hegemonic masculinity and toxic masculinity have to do with gun violence and why is it a feminist issue? Anney and Samantha dig into some…
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Women Around the World: The Women of the Olympics Refugee Team
Anney and Samantha highlight the accomplishments of the women of the Olympics Refugee Team. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: Patriarchy Stress Disorder
A new term is making the rounds: Patriarchy Stress Disorder. What does it mean and why is it controversial? Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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SMNTY Classics: Are women cleaner than men?
By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than boys. Around the house and at work, men are only slightly less clean than women. Listen in to this classic…
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The SMNTY x Truth Hounds Crossover Event
Amateur investigators with heart Anna and Kyle of the Truth Hounds podcast join us to discuss getting to the bottom of some of our most universal mysteries and…
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Happy Hour #26: I'm Coming Out?
Wait, didn't we do this already? Anney shares some of her recent experiences being queer and ponders coming out to her family. Learn more about your ad-choices…
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SMNTY Updates: August 2021 Edition
It's time for another update which means it's time to talk about sexist and racist uniform requirements, mental health, the Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit…
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Women Around the World: Olympic Wins for Women Part 1
Now that the Olympics are underway in Tokyo, Anney and Samantha share some of the amazing wins of the women competing. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: Collective Trauma
What is collective trauma and why is it a public health crisis? Anney and Samantha discuss the intersectionality of trauma and why it's so important we talk…
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SMNTY Classics: The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini
Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen…
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A Female Firsts Special
In this very special episode of Female Firsts, Yves, Anney and Samantha finally get their cheesecake and champagne while discussing the importance of…
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Happy Hour #25: New Belgium
New Belgium Brewing beer is the drink of the hour, as we talk about the company's co-founder and their focus on environmentalism. Learn more about your…
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SMNTY Classics: A History of Pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy tests have a colorful history tracing back to 1350 BC -- and, as you might imagine, the methods have varied greatly over the centuries. In this…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Don't call her Val. We uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: Traditions of Loss
How do we mark sad occasions? How do we remember loved ones? Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of making space for grief, bittersweet memories, and…
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SMNTY Classics: Fighting for Women's Olympic Boxing
At the 2016 Summer Olympics women's boxing event, all eyes were on U.S.A. phenom Claressa Shields. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share Shields'…
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A History of Women and the Olympics
Throughout history, women have fought for the right to participate in the Olympics. Anney and Samantha trace the storied past of athletes and feminists…
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Happy Hour #24: SMNTY Takes a Vacation
As Anney and Samantha prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, traditions…
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SMNTY Classics: Surfer Girls
Women have been slaying waves ever since surfing was invented. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline coast the history of Hawaii's sport of kings, its…
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Women Around the World: Ola Abu Al Ghaib
For Disability Pride month, we highlight Ola Abu Al Ghaib and her accomplishments in the realm of disability rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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Monday Mini: A Brief History of Chastity Belts
Chastity belts may be one of the most successful jokes of all time. Learn about the history of the chastity belt and their modern counterpart, chastity cages…