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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.
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Feminists Around the World: Nirvana Bhandary
Today we spotlight the work of Nepali agitator, activist, writer and filmmaker Nirvana Bhandary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Americans Are Leaving
After the 2025 US Presidential election, the number of people trying to leave the US has increased. Anney and Samantha go over some of the reasons why. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Women in Crisis
What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently? We investigate in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Female Firsts: Mary S. Peake
Yves schools us on the history of Mary S. Peake, a trailblazing Black American teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #185: A Call for Birthday Advice
Samantha is embarking on a birthday journey to New York, and has sent up the SMNTY signal for recommendations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Clue
Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tropes and…
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Feminists Around the World: Caitlin Blunnie
Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, uses art to advocate for all kinds of rights, including reproductive rights and queer rights, amongst so many other things…
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Monday Mini: Women and Guilt
Multiple studies show that women report feeling more guilt than men across the board. We discuss some specific examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Classics: Sex and the City and SMNTY
In light of the ending of the reboot of Sex and the City, Anney and Samantha look into the feminism of the show, the characters, and its legacy in this…
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The Power of Self-Soothing
What is self-soothing and what does it have to do with women and stress? Anney and Samantha chat about the science behind comfort habits. See…
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Happy Hour #184: Post Con
Anney is back from DragonCon, and talks about the things and cosplays that stood out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Joey Reviews Flame Con
Friend of the show Joey Patt discusses their experience at Flame Con, a convention focused on the queer community. We talk about cosplay, drag, art, and…
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Feminists Around the World: Protesting Today
How do we protest safely today? We talk about some recent protests, and some tips for safe protesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Self-Silencing
What is self-silencing, and how does it impact women, and their health, specifically? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Anne of Avonlea
In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love and kindred…
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Spoiled Saturdays: K-Pop Demon Hunter
The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Happy Hour #183: Making Friends These Days
Making new friends, and maintaining existing friendships, these days is tricky. We chat about some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Falsely Blaming Trans People
In multiple recent instances, trans people have baselessly been blamed for instances of violence or devastation they had nothing to do with. Bridget Todd joins…
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Feminists Around the World: Catalina Velasquez
Today we're highlighting the work of Catalina Velasquez, a trans and immigration activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Yet Another Reason Toxic Fandom Needs to Go
There a lot of reasons toxic fandom needs to go, many we've already talked about. One we haven't? The ability to complain when we don't like something. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Anne of Green Gables
In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Female Firsts: Lena Richard
Yves joins us to dish on the trailblazing accomplishments of Black cook Lena Richard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #182: Pre-Con
It's that time of year again: Anney is off to Dragon Con. We chat about some anxieties, some hopes, and cosplay predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Interviews: E. Jean Carroll
The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President'…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Astrid Hofferson
In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character. See…
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Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession
While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized…
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SMNTY Classics: Women in Modern Medicine
Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this classic…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
In the penultimate chapter, Tilda confronts the people who took her son and tries to get him back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #181: Embracing Childhood Too Late?
When is too late to start enjoying 'childish' things, especially if you didn't get to enjoy them in your childhood? Samantha and Anney chat about some recent…
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: The Last Unicorn
This 1982 animated film - and a fave of Anney's as a kid - was often labeled an 'Anti-Disney' cartoon, and rightly so. The plot follows a unicorn searching for…
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Feminists Around the World: Veronica Gago
Today we highlight some of the many works and activism of Veronica Gago, how intersectionality plays into it all, and what we can learn. See…
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Monday Mini: What's Going on With the Tea Dating App?
Tea Dating Advice App is an app aimed only towards women that has caused a lot of legal conversations and anger amongst men. We talk the legalities, the recent…
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Builds a Community
Women-run communes hold a certain appeal for a lot of us for many reasons. We uncover the history of women led and women-only communities, and pontificate…
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Are Virginity and Purity Cultures Making a Comeback?
Several recent headlines have reported that Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. The reasons are complicated and numerous. We untangle some of…
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Happy Hour #180: Tuning in to PBS
As federal funding for public media is stripped away, Anney and Samantha share fond memories of watching and listening to public stations. See…
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Book Club: Just As Long As We're Together
This 1987 Judy Blume classic captures the changing times of girlhood, adolescence and friends. Anney and Samantha swap memories of friendship and growing up…
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Feminists Around the World: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists rejected federal funding in response to the current US administration's polices. We talk…
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Monday Mini: The Legend of the Subaru
The brand Subaru has a well-known reputation as being for Lesbians. This was part of a purposeful marketing decision, backed with actual support. We go…
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SMNTY Classics: Bored with Boardgame Sexism
Several months ago, a discussion around sexism in the realm of table top gaming garnered a lot of attention. In this classic, we go over what happened, the…
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Pregnancy and AI
As AI tech continues to evolve, so does its uses and impacts on our lives. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into the reasons women are turning to AI when it…
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Happy Hour #179: Gardening, Part 2
Samantha gives us another update on her garden's progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Female Firsts: Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop
Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat stops by to shine a light on the story of Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop, America's first Black woman horse trainer. See…
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Feminists Around the World: Organizations for Disability Rights
As Disability Pride month wraps up, we highlight some disability rights organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Disability Pride 2025
As we close out Disability Pride 2025, we summarize some of the things we need to keep an eye on here in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies)
Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Patrice
The 2024 documentary rom-com Patrice: The Movie showcased beautiful relationships and the ways systems get in the way of them when it comes to people with…
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Happy Hour #178: Speaking Out About Public Speaking
With an upcoming public speaking event, Anney and Samantha discuss gender differences in public speaking and theories behind why they exist. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Marriage and Disability
In the US, there is something often called a 'marriage penalty' for people with disabilities. We dig into the very complicated and often heartbreaking details…
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Feminists Around the World: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt
Anney and Samantha sing the praises of Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, who has done groundbreaking work in the theater world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Pet Ownership
Recent research suggests that pets ownership provide many benefits, including some that may be specific to women. We dig into it. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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SMNTY Classics: Car Troubles?
For a long time, car troubles has been both a pickup line used by men, and a way to gatekeep women. Is that still the case? We discuss in this classic episode…
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The Lasting Legacy Of Lois Lane
It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's journalist Lois Lane, winning Pulitzer Prizes and exposing the evils of the world with guts, smarts and determination…
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Happy Hour #177: A Call for Board Games
Board games can reveal a lot about someone. They can also be great ways to bring people together. Anney and Samantha calls on the SMNTY fam for…
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Book Club: Demystifying Disability
Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Charlie Cale
Human bullsh*t detector Charlie Cale is curious, kind and an absolute trouble magnet, finding herself solving multiple murders. We try to solve the truth of…
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Monday Mini: The Messy World of Weight Loss Advertising
For a variety of reasons, there has been an absolute avalanche of ads for weight loss focused GLP-1s. However, a lot of them are not vetted and make a lot of…
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SMNTY Classics: Gynecology and Gender
Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences…
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The Curse of Cassandra
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored…
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Happy Hour #176: Accepting Help
Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Interviews: Hillary McBride
Registered psychologist, writer, researcher and podcast host Dr. Hillary McBride has done so much work and research in the field of therapy and how people work…