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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: Christine Kandie
Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia
Several laws just went into effect in Georgia, including the anti-trans Riley Gaines Act. We go over what it entails, and the future implications. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Dr. TikTok
More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that in this classic…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Happy Hour #175: Gardening and Health
Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What's Up with WhatsApp and Privacy?
Bridget Todd joins us to discuss the truth about recent privacy claims from apps like WhatsApp - now owned by Meta - and other apps in a landscape where we…
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Feminists Around the World: Lori Long
Today we're highlighting the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, inspired by Lori Long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: 2025 Pride Wrap-Up
As we come to the end of Pride 2025, we go over some of the fights we're fighting, conversations we're having and the hope we're holding onto. See…
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What Does it Mean to Be Non-Binary?
Friend of the show Joey gives us a rundown on the wide array of experiences and histories that encompass identifying as non-binary. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Female Firsts: Yaa Asantewaa
Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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Happy Hour #174: You're Too Young
Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet
In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how…
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Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+ Organizations
In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic
There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness? See…
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SMNTY Classics: Making Space for Being Ace
After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this…
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Watermelon Woman
When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting…
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Happy Hour #173: The Introvert Activist
What does activism look like for an introvert? Samantha digs into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Book Club: The Sapling Cage
This month's book club pick is friend of the show Margaret Killjoy's high fantasy novel The Sapling Cage. The story follows trans teenage witch Lorel through a…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Peridot
The animated show Steven Universe is a story of acceptance, growth and love. It was also very, very queer. Peridot's journey from antagonist to anti-hero…
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Monday Mini: Pride 2025
With Pride 2025, officially underway, companies are withdrawing support from Pride events left and right in response to the administration's hostility to DEI…
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SMNTY Classics: The Life of Lynn Conway
In this classic episode, Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost…
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SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Award-winning activist, writer and podcaster Raquel Willis joins us once again to talk about trans rights, radical defiance and tackling the history and…
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Happy Hour #172: Anney Goes to the ER!
A recent health incident sent Anney to the ER. Here are some of her thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Last of Us Season 2 Wrap-Up Episode
Now that season 2 of The Last of Us is over, we do a recap of some thoughts, feelings and the backlash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Yasmin Benoit
Today we're celebrating the story and activism around asexuality of Yasmin Benoit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Women and Telehealth
Telehealth has exploded in the past few years as an accessible option for healthcare access. There are pitfalls, however. We talk about the good, the bad and…
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SMNTY Classics: A Brief History of the Bob
Thanks to celebrities, the bob haircut took the 1920s by storm. Anney and Samantha dish on the trend (and controversy) that shook the fashion world in this…
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SMNTY Classics: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Don't call her Val. In this classic episode, we uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. See…
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Happy Hour #171: We're Halfway There
As we cross the halfway point of 2025, Anney and Samantha check in with some ups and downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial
Bridget Todd shines some light on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the common tropes used against women that are playing out online in terms of it…
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Feminists Around the World: Andrea Jenkins
Today we celebrate the work of Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly trans woman elected in public office in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy
Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone in this classic episode. See…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 7
Convergence. In the finale of our Last of Us season two reaction series, Anney and Samantha break down a heartbreaking and shocking episode that culminates…
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Book Club: Hello, Universe
Erin Entrada Kelly's 2017 novel Hello, Universe is a fantastical young adult coming-of-age story that largely takes place over one fateful summer days. Through…
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Happy Hour #170: The Night After
After all the excitement of something you're anticipating is over, how do you feel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Mon Mothma
Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far…
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Feminists Around the World: AAPI Organizations to Know
As we close out AAPI month 2025, we highlight some relevant organizations doing amazing work in that realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Marlene
In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 6
The Price. How did the relationship between Ellie and Joel deteriorate so severely? And what is the price Joel was willing to pay to keep it, and what is Ellie…
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Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Sisters
Ghosts, mental health, sisterhood, trauma and evil stepmothers all bring a Korean folklore to life in the horror movie 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. See…
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Happy Hour #169: SMNTY Snacks
Eating and snacking compatibility can compliment or chafe against those in our lives. We talk about snacking habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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SMNTY Classics: Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women
Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Morgan Elsbeth
Morgan Elsbeth of the Star Wars Universe is a determined, fearsome woman, determined to avenge her people (and herself) against many wrongs, but in doing so…
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Monday Mini: Women and Sleep
Do women need more sleep? If so, why? Or does it have to do with more outside factors? We dig into some new research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 5
Feel Her Love. The quest for revenge gets violent. The Infected grow more dangerous. Someone from the past returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Female Firsts: Hariette Shelton Dover
Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story. See…
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Happy Hour #168: SMNTY Dreams a Dream
A recent study shed (a little) light on the science behind lucid dreaming and dream logic. Anney and Samantha trade experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 2)
The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our classic look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance. See…
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Feminists Around the World: Terisa Siagatonu
Today we're celebrating the works of artist, an educator and a community leader Terisa Siagatonu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: The UK Supreme Court's Ruling on Women
A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications. See…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 4
Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we…
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Covid, Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental Health
While we have come a long way in destigmatizing the conversation around pregnancy and mental health, now we need to start talking about solutions. Anney and…
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Happy Hour #167: Concerned and Confused
Health concerns can lead people to try all sorts of things, some of them less than vetted. Samantha and Anney talk about the pitfalls and complexities of…
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SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 1)
In part one of this classic deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women…
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Feminists Around the World: Han Kang
Today we're celebrating the accomplishments of South Korean author Han Kang, who made history in 2024 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. See…
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Monday Mini: Boomer Women and the Manosphere
There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 3
The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings…
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SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Feminist Works
In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of…
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Happy Hour #166: This is the May
It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off…
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The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine
On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper…