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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
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Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing
Today we're highlighting Shantasha Naomi Laing's poetry book "Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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Monday Mini: When Media Makes You Cry
Good media can truly move us, and allow us space for catharsis and experience shared vulnerability. Science indicates there a lot of pros to this - and some…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 2
Through the Valley. Monumental decisions are made that forever change the course of our characters and story. Things quickly unravel as Jackson is attacked and…
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Female Firsts: Hide Hyodo Shimizu
Yves joins us to unpack the life and achievements of Hide Hyodo Shimizu, a Japanese Canadian woman dedicated to education and voting rights. See…
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Happy Hour #165: The Family Balancing Act
In our current polarized environment, a lot of us are struggling with how to deal with family and friends we don't agree with, especially with misinformation…
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SMNTY Classics: What's Up With Youtube?
From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise is not…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Yelena Belova
Yelena Belova doesn't want to be a hero, but she became one with her own poses and general vibe. Her bond with Natasha Romanoff continues to guide many of her…
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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Happy News
Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it! See…
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 1
Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between Ellie…
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Women, Taxes and Tariffs
With Tax day and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs. See…
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Happy Hour #164: In our Easter Best
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: #Women and #History
Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. In this…
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Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley
Author, librarian and activist Ann Allen Shockley has been influential in elevating Black works in libraries, and is a groundbreaking author. See…
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Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women
A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? We dig into the research of…
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Happy Hour #163: Things to Celebrate
Anney and Samantha recount some of their recent adventures, including their love of food and libraries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Interviews: Monique (AKA Blackbeltbabe)
Monique, also known on social media as Blackbeltbabe, shares her experience in organizing and social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Today, we highlight the work of ecologist and scientist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: What's Happening with Deportations in the US?
The current administration has not been shy about detaining and deporting people, legally or not. We break down some of what's going on. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Edward Blum v Black Women
After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized…
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SMNTY Interview: Katie Mitchell
Katie Mitchell's new book Prose to the People celebrates the joy and power of Black bookstores. Katie joins us to talk about the process of writing the book…
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Happy Hour #162: The Feeling Before
The unknown is often horrible, but in some instances, it is a beautiful space of imagination - or at least, a space before you know how things shake out. See…
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Who is Candace Owens?
Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points…
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Feminists Around the World: Lee Gordon
Today we're taking about Lee Gordon, queer activist and organizer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Equal Pay Day
This year's Equal Pay Day marked another reminder that the gender wage gap is alive and well. We break down some numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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SMNTY Classics: How to be a Feminist Business with Renee Powers
In this classic episode, Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society. See…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Clueless
As if! The 90s classic Clueless featured iconic lines, scenes and outfits that left an enduring cultural impact. Anney and Samantha pull out our vintage phones…
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Happy Hour #161: Allergy Season!
Allergy season has fully taken hold in SMNTY world, coating us in yellow pollen, and it is not going away anytime soon. Samantha talks about the disruption the…
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SMNTY Interviews: Allison Raskin
The intersection between mental health and relationships is not often discussed and frequently misunderstood. Relationship coach, author and podcaster Allison…
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Feminists Around the World: Catt Smalls
Today, we're highlighting Catt Smalls, a Black woman game developer behind titles like Sweetxheart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday Mini: Another Update on Gaming!
Anney and Samantha give an update on their gaming, ask for suggestions and give a few of their own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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SMNTY Classics: Unearthing Mary Anning and Women in Fossils
When it comes to women digging up stuff, there's a lot to uncover. We shine a light on one of the most tenacious historical examples, and give an overview of…
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SMNTY Interviews: WhatsHerName
Olivia and Katie of the WhatsHerName podcast join us to break down the importance of talking about the lost women of history, how numerous they are, and the…
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Happy Hour #160: So You Say You're Ace?
The road to self-acceptance can have a lot of twists and turns, many of which can impact your relationships, romantic or not. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Female Firsts: Ora Washington
Ora Washington was a force to be reckoned with on both the basketball and tennis court. Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat shines a light on her story and…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Piper Halliwell
The hit show Charmed introduced audiences to the powerful witch Piper Halliwell, who became a fan favorite. We delve into her struggles with family, romance…
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Monday Mini: Women and Long Covid
On the fifth year anniversary of COVID, a lot of us are looking back, and more research is coming out. One thing the research indicates is that women are more…
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SMNTY Classics: A Snapshot of Women in Photography
Why is photography still a male-dominated industry? Listen in to learn more about women's roles in the history of photography, including the work of Frances…
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SMNTY Interviews: Molly Conger
Molly Conger of the podcast Weird Little Guys joins us to break down how the terrible figures in our world are...ultimately strange and just human. We chat…
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Happy Hour #159: Navigating Disappointment
A lot of us are dealing with a lot of disappointment. We chat about dealing with that, and the importance of shouting out the good things. See…
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Book Club: Ghost Summer (Part 2)
In part 2 of our discussion of Tananarive Due's collection of short stories Ghost Summer, we delve into themes of grief, the apocalypse and innocence. See…
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Feminists Around the World: Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde
For many years, Bishop Budde has backed up her words with intersectional activism. Her recent speech at the January 2025 US presidential inauguration caught a…
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Monday Mini: The Sin of Empathy
Recently, the 'sin of empathy' has taken hold of some extreme parts of Western Christianity, and has fed into the rise of Christian Nationalism. What is it…
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SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators
What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the…
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 3)
Desperate to reunite with her son, Tilda searches for supplies and information, but the situation is grim. As she debates her options, a outsider approaches…
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Happy Hour #158: When the Past Runs By
Sometimes echoes of your past life hang over you. Anney and Samantha discuss such instances, of change, both personally and on a larger scale. See…
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Book Club: Ghost Summer (Part 1)
A good short story can evoke so many thoughts and emotions. Tananarive Due's short story collection Ghost Summer does just that. Anney and Samantha break down…
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Feminists Around the World: Trans Organizations in the US
As Trans rights continue to be attacked in the US (and around the world), we highlight some organizations fighting back in Texas and Alabama. See…
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Monday Mini: Women's History Month 2025
March is Women's History Month, and SMNTY will celebrate no matter what the US administration says. Anney and Samantha give a rundown of this event, and of how…
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SMNTY Classics: Ladies of the Blues
Black women have been the heart and soul of blues music since its inception. We talk about some of the mothers, queens and empresses of the blues in this…
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Feminist Movie Friday: Summer of Soul
In 1969, the Harlem Cultural Festival was a joyous celebration of Black culture, music and Harlem, in a time of so much societal shift. Despite how powerful…
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Happy Hour #159: 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. See…
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Companies and DEI
Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on when it comes to companies dropping DEI initiatives, boycotts, the complexities of the whole situation and…
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Feminists Around the World: Nikki Porcher
A lot of us are looking to support local businesses, particularly those owned by Black women. Nikki Porcher has done a lot of the work for us with…
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Monday Mini: The Superbowl Ad Roundup
While the Big Game (TM) is over, some of the ads are still on our brains. Anney and Samantha discuss some of the fumbles and the touchdowns. See…
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SMNTY Classics: Mary Edmonia Lewis
Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to achieve…
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Female Firsts: Florence Cole Talbert
Florence Cole Talbert was a trailblazer in the world of opera, especially for Black women. Yves composes they story of her life and accomplishments. Link to…
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Happy Hour #158: SMNTY (Doesn't) Go Method
It's awards season, so Anney and Samantha talk acting, and particularly, method acting. In this spicy chat, we talk about how method acting has typically been…
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SMNTY Interviews: Evan The Bioethicist
What is bioethics? How do we deal with all of the misinformation and disinformation in the realm of public health? What are some of the silver linings we can…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Storm
The X-Men character Storm was one of the most powerful characters, and had a huge lasting impact. We excavate all of the complex storylines that made this…