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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: Women of Hip Hop
Over the years, hip hop has evolved and women have been at the heart of it since the beginning. We highlight some of the legends in this classic episode. See…
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The Mystery of Mary Magdalene
Throughout history, the Biblical figure Mary Magdalene has been interpreted and presented in numerous ways, often to serve the religious Western Christianity…
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Happy Hour #215: Frenemies (SATC S3 Ep 16)
We continue our adventures with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as they navigate their friendships, romantic relationships, a funeral and an 'I told…
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ICE: How We Got Here (Part 4)
In our ongoing and evolving mini-series look at ICE and DHS, we dig into the tech propping them up and some of the deeply disturbing issues that we're seeing…
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Activists Around the World: Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor
Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor is one of the most prolific botanists of our time. We break down her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary?
Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it in this classic epsode. See…
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SMNTY Classics: In our Easter Best
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions in our classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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What Fanfiction Tells Us About the Dangers of Censorship
A lot is happening right now in terms of internet censorship and AI, and the fanfiction world is paying attention. We share some updates on this means for all…
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Happy Hour #214: What's Lost and Gained
As more and more and people turn to things like Ozempic for weight loss, questions and anxiety mount. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What the Shy Girl Conversation Says About AI and Art
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the ongoing drama around the book Shy Girl and the accusations that it was written with AI, the ramification and…
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Activists Around the World: Rosalinda Guillen
Today we shine a light on the work of Rosalinda Guillen around immigrant and migrant workers' rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: The Feminism of K-Pop
We break down the terms, history and feminism of K-pop, and how it has taken over the world, the impact it has had, the fandom of it, and the future in this…
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SMNTY Classics: Digging into the X-Files
In a very special classic episode, guest host Lauren joins Anney in Vegas to discuss the impact of the X-Files from shipping, fandom, pantsuits and women in…
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Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time
The impact of Madeline L’Engle’s award-winning and trail-blazing 1962 classic novel A Wrinkle in Time lasts to this day - and continues to inspire…
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Happy Hour #213: Hot Child in the City (SATC S3 Ep 15)
Our journey through Sex and the City continues! We tackle insecurities of adulthood stemming from youth and relationship drama. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Circle of Friends
On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of…
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Activists Around the World: Ailbhe Smyth
Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Women Climbing Mountains
SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been…
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SMNTY Classics: K-Pop Demon Hunter
The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters. See…
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SMNTY: Past, Present, and Future
Anney and Samantha reflect on the past, give some updates about the present, and discuss the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #212: Cat Fight
Anney's neighborhood cat has caused conversation and reflection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: A Fruitful Look at the History of the Eggplant Emoji
In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Tina Belcher
Tina Belcher is a teenage girl who is unapologetically who she is - an awkward romantic who likes butts. We dish on this fan favorite Bob's Burgers character…
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Monday Mini Classics: The Intriguing World of Secret Agent Women and Female Assassins
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this classic episode on the history of female assassins and spies, both fictional and not…
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SMNTY Classics: Arrgh, Women Pirates!
In this classic, Anney and Samantha delve into stories of some of history's most fearsome women of the seas. Dramatic poetry reading included. See…
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Female Firsts: Felicia Abban
Yves illuminates the story of Felicia Abban, a professional photographer in Ghana who made a name for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Happy Hour #211: Making Moves
Samantha shares update of her new adventures in teaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Sika Dedo
Friend of the show Dr. Sika Dedo joins us to talk about her research around HIV/AIDS in Senegal and the lessons we can learn from it. See…
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Activists Around the World: Paola Velez
Today we're showcasing the activism of baker and author Paola Velez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini Classics: Daylight Saving Time
Since the beginning, Falling back and Springing Forward have drawn ire, discussion and research, but Daylight Saving Time has a specific impact on women. We…
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SMNTY Classics: The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 2
In part two of our look at Hugh Hefner and Playboy, we chat with Bridget Todd about packaging the controlling of women's liberation and empowerment, and what…
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SMNTY Interviews: AJ Andrews
Athlete, history maker and host of the podcast Dropping Diamonds AJ Andrews swings by to talk about representation, failure and empowering women in sports…
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Happy Hour #210: My Big Fat Gay Crush
Was it love? The verdict is unagreed upon on in this reflection on a past relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Love at First Prompt with Bridget Todd
Companies are making moves to monetize AI and intimacy. Bridget Todd joins us to unpack some of the issues around this, and her upcoming audio book tackling…
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Activists Around the World: Bonnie St. John
As the 2026 Paralympics prepare for the opening ceremony, we spotlight the accomplishments of Paralympian Bonnie St. John. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Monday Mini Classics: The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 1
The legend and legacy (and lies) of Hugh Hefner and Playboy loom large to this day and left an undeniable impact - and caused a lot of harm, largely centered…
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Spoiled Saturdays: Sinners
The 2025 film Sinners is an award-winning film and is making history. We invite you to join us in talking about music, vampires, race and so much more. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Coming Out to Strangers
Still recovering from recording an audiobook, Anney and Samantha share their experiences. Anney discusses the emotions of coming out to strangers in this…
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Happy Hour #209: Sex and Another City (SATC S3, Ep 14)
After much delay, we are back with our Sex and the City watch series! Picking up with the gang in Los Angeles, the plot is rife with cameos, some more…
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Book Club: Climate is Just the Start
Climate justice activist Mikaela Loach's 2025 book Climate is Just the Start tackles climate change with unflinching truth and hope. Anney and Samantha go over…
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Activists Around the World: Aida Muluneh
Today we touch on the works and activism of Ethiopian artist, photographer, and educator Aida Muluneh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini Classics: Grooming 101
What is grooming and how do you recognize it? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Book Club - Pride
It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, family…
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Female Firsts: Sarah Bickford
Yves joins us to spotlight the mysterious, mythical and Wild West story of the first Black woman to own a utility company in the US state of Montana, Sarah…
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Happy Hour #208: Ruin the Situationship?
What's the situationship? Well, no one quite agrees, but there are a few basic elements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ICE: How We Got Here (Part 3)
In the third part of our miniseries on ICE, we dig into surveillance and precedent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Sana Starros
Sana Starros occupies many roles in the Star Wars universe - academic, smuggler, hero, and also Han Solo's first wife. Sort of. We unpack her origins, her…
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Monday Mini Classic: The Work Spouse
What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? In this classic, we discuss examples, history and problems. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Mistress Day
Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Are Today's Politics Stressing Women Out More?
Short answer, yes. Samantha and Anney go over some of the reasons why, and ways to take care of ourselves and keep fighting. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Happy Hour #207: New Adventures
Samantha has an update on a new adventure she is (potentially) embarking on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ICE: How We Got Here (Part 2)
In part two of our look at ICE, we discuss the executive orders and funding that allowed it to reach what it is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Activists Around the World: Laila Edwards
Today we highlight the accomplishments and firsts of US hockey player Laila Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini Classic: Escape from New York (SATC S3, Ep 13)
Listener, friend of the show and Sex and the City expert Jasmine joins us in our continuing Sex and the City watch and react series in this classic. See…
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SMNTY Classics: The Declining Birthrate
Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism, there…
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ICE: How We Got Here (Part 1)
How did ICE, or the Immigrations and Custom Enforcement in the US, come to be? We delve into the history and the discuss some of the ramifications in part one…
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Happy Hour #206: SMNTY Hyperfixates
While not necessarily bad, hyperfixation - an intense focus on a hobby, interest or activity - can lead to disruptions in every day life. We talk about what…
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The History of Black History Month
February 2026 is the hundredth anniversary of Black History Month in the United States. What is the history of it and why is it important, especially now? See…
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Activists Around the World: Mikaela Loach
Today, we're spotlighting the work of climate activist, author and podcaster Mikaela Loach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini Classic: Doth SMNTY Speak Too Much?
Where does the stereotype that women talk too much, and talk more than men, come from? Turns out there is a long history that we are still feeling to this day…