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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: Feminist Movie Friday - What's Cooking?
In this classic, four families come together for the holidays and drama ensues in the 2000s Thanksgiving movie What's Cooking? See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 2
In part two of our analysis of the New York City mayoral results, friend of the show Joey digs into what the results might mean and the legacy of #MeToo…
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Happy Hour #195: Adulting in Chaos
Adulting these days looks different, and can feel like a lot. As the holidays approach, we chat about the impact our politics are having on adulting. See…
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A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 1
Friend of the show and New York City correspondent Joey breaks down Zohran Mamdani's win and what it means. Links: The Liberal Wine Moms are Radicalizing…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Naru
When the character Naru debuted in the 2022 film Prey, she was historic in a lot of ways. Clever, strong and smart, she (and her dog) had what it took to face…
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Monday Mini: Are Boyfriends Embarrassing? (Part 1)
Chanté Joseph's recent Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" hit a nerve and started a lot of conversation. We chat about some of the…
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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Ellie Sattler
Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides…
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SMNTY Interviews: Caitlin Blunnie
Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Happy Hour #194: Breathing Life into Life Day
Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Religious Horror: Part 2
The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious haunted…
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Feminists Around the World: Indigenous Organizations to Know
Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Why Are Men Lying About Politics on Dating Apps?
With the rise of Trumpism, more and more conservative men are lying about their politics on dating apps. We swipe through some numbers and explanations. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Sister Act
SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in this classic episode. We talk about sisterhood, believing in…
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Religious Horror: Part 1
The power of SMNTY compels you! The genre of religious horror has had a huge impact on not only film, but beliefs, especially around women. We shine a light on…
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Happy Hour #193: Some Good News!
After some elections in the US, Anney and Samantha chat about some wins and some things to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 2
Joey returns to wrap up our conversation on New York Comic Con and conventions, especially on progress and areas that need work. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Feminists Around the World: Fahima Hashim
Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 1
Friend of the show Joey swings by to chat about the good and bad of this year's New York Comic Con, and conventions in general. Much nerdery ensues. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Do Layoffs Impact Women More?
Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. In this classic episode, we look at a few examples and untangle some of the…
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SMNTY Fiction: Gone to Rot
A woman searches for a new home. She finds one, but not the one she expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #192: Of the Beaten Path Horror Movies
Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Fear Street
There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer classic episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and…
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SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Sally
Sally, the Ragdoll from 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, resonated with a lot of people. We piece together her history, and talk about the good and the…
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Monday Mini: Sexual Assault and Rape Culture Today
Recent conversations online have only highlighted that, with the help of the current US administration, victim-blaming and dismissal of women is alive and…
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Spoiled Saturday: Dangerous Animals
Would you rather face a shark or a serial killer? The 2025 film Dangerous Animals asks that question and the heroine has a decisive answer. Anney and Samantha…
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SMNTY Classics: Heather Mason
A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles hell with…
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Happy Hour #191: Leveling Up on Hobbies
Samantha ponders stepping into a teacher role in one of her hobbies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Misinformation, TikTok and Birth Control
Lately, social media has been awash in misinformation around birth control. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on, why its working and how its…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Rain Ocampo
Resident Evil is one of the most well-known survival horror video game series of all time, spawning a legion of films. The first movie featured Rain Ocampo, a…
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Monday Mini: Pride and Coming Out Day
As we mark Atlanta Pride and Coming Out Day, SMNTY digs into some history, impact, and why it matters more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: Trick or Treat?
From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks in this…
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Female Firsts: Homai Vyarawalla
Yves shares a snapshot of the life and works of Homai Vyarawalla, India's first woman photojournalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #190: Silent Hill f New Episode Plus
SMNTY returns to Silent Hill to unlock even more secrets and themes around marriage, independence and choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Book Club: Nothing But Blackened Teeth
When a group of friends trek to a historic haunted house for a wedding, what could go wrong? The answer is explored in Cassandra Khaw's work Nothing But…
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Feminists Around the World: Brittany Woods Orrison
Today we celebrate the works of Indigenous activist and multi-talented creator and athlete Brittany Woods Orrison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Monday Mini: What's Going on with Abortion in South Carolina?
Recent proposed legislation in South Carolina would introduce the strictest abortion laws in the country if passed, and open door for other states to do the…
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SMNTY Classics: New Moon and Eclipse
In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down the themes…
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SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Sharon Malone
Author, podcaster and advocate Dr. Sharon Malone chats with us about what she's learned from her decades of experience in the medical field when it comes to…
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A Look At What's Going on in the Asian Community
Anney and Samantha dig into the history and present of the Asian community in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stuff Mom Never Told YouIntroducing Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club!
Join Ed Helms and Kal Penn as they dive into the world’s biggest audiobooks. Earsay kicks off with a deep dive into Audible’s immersive, full-cast…
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Happy Hour #189: SMNTY Takes a Train
Samantha recaps her recent trip to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Amaranta Gomez Regalado
Today we're shining a light on the works of social anthropologist Amaranta Gomez Regalado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Do Women Love Fall?
Yes. Yes they do. It turns out there are a lot of reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Twilight
Once in a blue moon, we do a combination book and movie episode. This is one of those times. Come along with us as we break down vampires, werewolves, love…
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An Update On Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Since our previous episode on crisis pregnancy centers, or CPCs, their numbers in the US have only grown as the number of abortion clinics declines. We go over…
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Happy Hour #188: Ponderings on Silent Hill f
When one gets to the end of a game like Silent Hill f, one has many thoughts and questions, especially about the messaging around women, conformity and…
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A Look at Modern Friendship: Part 2
In part two of our deep dive into friendship, Anney and Samantha dig into more questions around adult friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Feminists Around the World: Sara Mora
Today we shine a light on the works and advocacy of Sara Mora, an immigration rights activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Rapture
Another date, another prediction of rapture. Anney and Samantha brush up on some current events, history and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us
A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inherently…
Stuff Mom Never Told YouIntroducing: Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into…
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A Look at Modern Friendship: Part 1
What does friendship look like for adults these days? How do adults make (and keep) close relationships, and why do people drift apart? Anney and Samantha chat…
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Happy Hour #187: Untangling the Knitting Controversy
A recent experiment in easing anxiety and preventing doom scrolling backfired when the knowledge of knitters was dismissed. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Facebook's Abortion Blackout
While Meta openly claims that they are supportive of 'free expression' around accurate health information, in practice they regularly take down accurate…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Morticia Addams
The matriarch of the Addams family, Morticia Addams, contains (often dangerous) multitudes. We brush off her legacy when it comes to sexuality and…
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Monday Mini: Gender Differences in Gambling
More women are gambling. Why, and what does it mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Wednesday Addams
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Wednesday Addams hates us and we love her for it. Why do we have a fascination with deadpan women? What does feminism and…
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Book Club: Undead Girl Gang
After her best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Mila Flores uses magic to bring her back for one week to get to the bottom of what happened. Only…
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Happy Hour #186: Podcasting in Media
In this self-indulgent episode, Anney and Samantha chat about some examples of podcasting in television shows and movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Part 3, Chapter 5)
In the finale of the Terminus trilogy, Tilda and Madison try to escape all the forces that want to control or destroy them. See omnystudio.com/listener for…