Stuff Mom Never Told You
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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 o...
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Spoiled Saturday: Obsession
SMNTY really wishes you'd enjoy this episode about the movie Obsession, but only of your own freewill, no One Wish Willow required. Anney and Samantha...
SMNTY Interviews: Mila Atmos
Journalist, writer, executive editor and fellow podcaster Mila Atmos joins us to talk about her podcast Future Hindsight, civic engagement and finding...
Happy Hour #235: Checking In and Finding Joy
In tough times, it can be hard to find joy. We do a check-in, and talk about ways to handle overwhelming issues.
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SMNTY Classics: The History and Growth of Women's Magazines
Women's magazines have a long legacy of influence that exists to this day. In this classic, we flip through the past of some of how some of the most i...
Activists Around the World: Amal Azzudin
Today we shine a light on the work of Amal Azzudin and the Glasgow Girls.
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SMNTY Classics: Circe
In this classic, Anney and Samantha delve into Madeline Miller's 2018 novel Circe. Join us for discussion of goddesses, witches, myths and feminism. A...
SMNTY Classics: Spoiled Saturdays - Across the Spider-Verse
We're back with another spoiler filled Spoiled Saturday with Across the Spider-Verse! You might say it's a canon event. In this classic, we travel the...
Female Firsts: Hyers Sisters
Yves shines a light on pioneering performers Anna and Emma Hyers.
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Happy Hour #234: The Gay Panic Defense
While the popular internet slang 'gay panic' is lighthearted, the history of its usage is quite a bit darker.
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Book Club: The Babysitters Club Super Special #5, California Girls
SMNTY is California dreamin' and revisiting childhood memories with a super special jet-setting episode with the Babysitters Club.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Ms. Frizzle
It's back to school time, so let's hop on the Magic School Bus and shine a light on the eccentric and extremely fashionable teacher Ms. Frizzle.
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SMNTY Classics: Joy Harjo
In this classic, we share some updates on the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo.
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SMNTY Classics: The Princess is In Another Castle
The nostalgia fueled Super Mario Brothers movie is a huge financial success, and Anney has some thoughts about it. Now updated with more thoughts abou...
SMNTY Classics: Can I be a feminist and still enjoy trashy reality TV shows?
Reality TV is a harmless guilty pleasure...or is it? Find out in this classic!
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Happy Hour #233: SMNTY Prepares for a Voyage!
As SMNTY prepares for a live show at sea, we test the waters with some ideas about what the listeners what to see.
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Beards and Lavender Dating in the Queer Community
The modern day definition of beards and lavender marriages in the gay community has evolved over the years, from old Hollywood celebrities wanting to...
Activists Around the World: Chanel Porchia-Albert
Today we focus on the advocacy of doula and birth justice activist Chanel Porchia-Albert.
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SMNTY Classics: Where did the crazy cat lady stereotype come from?
Why do we associate cats with crazy old ladies? What's the historical relationship between women and cats, and why do popes hate cats? Could bacteria...
SMNTY Classics Redux: 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 Pr...
Disability Organizations (Part 1)
In our continuing look at organizations fighting for our rights in the US, we focus in on disability organizations, starting with the East coast.
Happy Hour #232: The Horror (Movies)
2026 has already been a banner year for horror movies. Anney unpacks why this might be, with a few examples.
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The Witchy Legend of Cat Nights
According to legend, witches could transform into cats during August but not without risk. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the connection...
Activists Around the World: Segenet Kelemu
Today we delve into the works of Ethiopian scientist, molecular plant pathologist Segenet Kelemu.
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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Pragati Singh
In this classic, we check back in on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support gr...
SMNTY Classics: Soups are for Girls?
Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into th...
Book Club: Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space
Fairy tales are as old as time, moralistic stories that have influenced our understanding of the world, and not always for the better. Amanda Leduc's...
Happy Hour #231: SMNTY Welcomes Reema!
Super Producer Reema joins us for a very special get-to-know you happy hour! We ask hard-hitting questions about trees and Sex and the City.
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The Changing Conversation about AI Companions
In honor of the release of her audiobook Love at First Prompt, Bridget Todd breaks down the questions we should be asking about the relationships peop...
Activists Around the World: Luciana Viegas
Black autistic Brazilian activist Luciana Viegas has advocated for the rights and protections of people with disabilities and Black folks in Brazil fo...
What is Perimenopause and Can We Make it Easier?
Perimenopause has long been misunderstood and understood, but new research indicates it impacts health in a multitude of ways. Anney and Samantha shif...
SMNTY Classics: Savoring Savor
Take a jaunt down memory lane with us as Anney reflects on the anniversary of becoming a podcast host in this classic episode.
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Female Firsts: Bertha Parker Cody
Yves uncovers the many layers of Indigenous archaeologist (and actress) Bertha Parker Cody.
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Happy Hour #230: The (Queer) Miscommunication Trope
Miscommunication is a trope as old as time. SMNTY definitely understands exactly what it means. Totally on the same page. We talk about why some peopl...
SMNTY Classics: Hyper Independence
What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain in this classic episode.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Norma Khan
The autistic, bisexual Pakistani character Norma Khan from Dead End: Paranormal Park, resonated with a lot of people, and led the creator to get his o...
SMNTY Classics: Women, Taxes and Tariffs
With Tax day behind us and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariff...
SMNTY Classics: Toph Beifong
Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve...
Feminist Movie Friday: Inside Out 2
The 2024 animated film Inside Out 2 tackled topics of puberty, anxiety and mental health. From SMNTY headquarters, Anney and Samantha unbox their emot...
Happy Hour #229: Why Adulting Feels Different
For many these days, adulting doesn't necessarily translate to feeling like an adult. Anney and Samantha chat about why that is, and the pros and cons...
What is Codependency?
Codependency is a complicated, controversial topic that no one quite agrees upon. Anney and Samantha unpack why this is such a complex issue and how t...