Stuff Mom Never Told You

Fictional Women Around the World: Ada Wong

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Files an Update on Divorce

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, we delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, ...

SMNTY Classics: Asian-American Identity

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode.See omnystu...

Female Firsts: Minnette De Silva

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #221: Growing Community Gardens

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is AI the New Girlboss?

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists Around the World: Chef Nak

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

SMNTY Classics: The Substance

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the l...

SMNTY Classics: The Legendary Haenyeo

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive ...

Women and Gardening: In Bloom

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system. See omnyst...

Happy Hour #220: Letting Go and Moving On

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Women and Manga

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney dives into the history of manga, and the role of women within the art form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activists Around the World: Connie Cao

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Who is Candace Owens?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

SMNTY Classics: Women Supporting Women

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the vo...

ICE: How We Got Here (Part 5)

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.See omnyst...

Happy Hour #219: SMNTY Grows a Garden

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

The Social Network with Bridget Todd

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage a...

Activists Around the World: Sunu P. Chandy

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the ...

SMNTY Classics: The Women of Wildland Firefighting

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of wom...

Happy Hour #218: A New (?) Hope

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Day is upon us once again! We talk about some recent news from a galaxy far, far away and holding on to hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Straightwashing and Placement Theory

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Straightwashing has a long history and according to some, has gotten worse in recent years. Anney and Samantha navigate the history off straightwashin...

Activists Around the World: Sylvia Earle

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha dive into the numerous accomplishments of marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

SMNTY Classics: Man v. Bear

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. We discuss in this classi...

SMNTY Classics: The Gendering of Weed

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignora...

Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Legend of Deborah

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her s...

Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage fo...

SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly cla...

Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, tr...

Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Club - Weather: A Novel

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Offill's work Weather: A Novel encapsulates the sense of world-ending doom so many of us grapple with, and in a variety of ways. Anney and Saman...

Activists Around the World: Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Biochemist, botanist, author and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger has earned the nickname 'The First Lady of the Forest'. We dig i...

SMNTY Classics: Dana Scully

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Skeptic. Inspiration. Fashion icon. After her run on the The X-Files,  Dana Scully got not one but two effects named after her. In this classic e...

SMNTY Classics: Women of Hip Hop

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, hip hop has evolved and women have been at the heart of it since the beginning. We highlight some of the legends in this classic episo...

The Mystery of Mary Magdalene

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout history, the Biblical figure Mary Magdalene has been interpreted and presented in numerous ways, often to serve the religious Western Chris...

Happy Hour #215: Frenemies (SATC S3 Ep 16)

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our adventures with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as they navigate their friendships, romantic relationships, a funeral and an '...

ICE: How We Got Here (Part 4)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In our ongoing and evolving mini-series look at ICE and DHS, we dig into the tech propping them up and some of the deeply disturbing issues that we're...

Activists Around the World: Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor is one of the most prolific botanists of our time. We break down her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

SMNTY Classics: What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary?

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it in this classic epsode.See omnystudio.com...

SMNTY Classics: In our Easter Best

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions in our classic.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

What Fanfiction Tells Us About the Dangers of Censorship

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot is happening right now in terms of internet censorship and AI, and the fanfiction world is paying attention. We share some updates on this means...

Happy Hour #214: What's Lost and Gained

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more and people turn to things like Ozempic for weight loss, questions and anxiety mount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

What the Shy Girl Conversation Says About AI and Art

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the ongoing drama around the book Shy Girl and the accusations that it was written with AI, the ramification and i...

Activists Around the World: Rosalinda Guillen

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we shine a light on the work of Rosalinda Guillen around immigrant and migrant workers' rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

SMNTY Classics: The Feminism of K-Pop

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We break down the terms, history and feminism of K-pop, and how it has taken over the world, the impact it has had, the fandom of it, and the future i...

SMNTY Classics: Digging into the X-Files

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a very special classic episode, guest host Lauren joins Anney in Vegas to discuss the impact of the X-Files from shipping, fandom, pantsuits and wo...

Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The impact of Madeline L’Engle’s award-winning and trail-blazing 1962 classic novel A Wrinkle in Time lasts to this day - and continues to...

Happy Hour #213: Hot Child in the City (SATC S3 Ep 15)

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our journey through Sex and the City continues! We tackle insecurities of adulthood stemming from youth and relationship drama.See omnystudio.com/list...

Feminist Movie Wednesday: Circle of Friends

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group...

Activists Around the World: Ailbhe Smyth

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Women Climbing Mountains

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has ...

SMNTY Classics: K-Pop Demon Hunter

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters.Se...

SMNTY: Past, Present, and Future

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha reflect on the past, give some updates about the present, and discuss the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Happy Hour #212: Cat Fight

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney's neighborhood cat has caused conversation and reflection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: A Fruitful Look at the History of the Eggplant Emoji

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. In this classic episode, Anney and ...

Fictional Women Around the World: Tina Belcher

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Belcher is a teenage girl who is unapologetically who she is - an awkward romantic who likes butts. We dish on this fan favorite Bob's Burgers ch...

Monday Mini Classics: The Intriguing World of Secret Agent Women and Female Assassins

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this classic episode on the history of female assassins and spies, both fictional and no...

SMNTY Classics: Arrgh, Women Pirates!

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic, Anney and Samantha delve into stories of some of history's most fearsome women of the seas. Dramatic poetry reading included.See omny...

Female Firsts: Felicia Abban

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yves illuminates the story of Felicia Abban, a professional photographer in Ghana who made a name for herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Happy Hour #211: Making Moves

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha shares update of her new adventures in teaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Sika Dedo

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Dr. Sika Dedo joins us to talk about her research around HIV/AIDS in Senegal and the lessons we can learn from it.See omnystudio.co...

Activists Around the World: Paola Velez

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're showcasing the activism of baker and author Paola Velez.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini Classics: Daylight Saving Time

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since the beginning, Falling back and Springing Forward have drawn ire, discussion and research, but Daylight Saving Time has a specific impact on wom...

SMNTY Classics: The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 2

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our look at Hugh Hefner and Playboy, we chat with Bridget Todd about packaging the controlling of women's liberation and empowerment, a...

SMNTY Interviews: AJ Andrews

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Athlete, history maker and host of the podcast Dropping Diamonds AJ Andrews swings by to talk about representation, failure and empowering women in sp...

Happy Hour #210: My Big Fat Gay Crush

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Was it love? The verdict is unagreed upon on in this reflection on a past relationship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love at First Prompt with Bridget Todd

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Companies are making moves to monetize AI and intimacy. Bridget Todd joins us to unpack some of the issues around this, and her upcoming audio book ta...

Activists Around the World: Bonnie St. John

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the 2026 Paralympics prepare for the opening ceremony, we spotlight the accomplishments of Paralympian Bonnie St. John.See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Monday Mini Classics: The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 1

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The legend and legacy (and lies) of Hugh Hefner and Playboy loom large to this day and left an undeniable impact - and caused a lot of harm, largely c...

Spoiled Saturdays: Sinners

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 film Sinners is an award-winning film and is making history. We invite you to join us in talking about music, vampires, race and so much more...

SMNTY Classics: Coming Out to Strangers

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Still recovering from recording an audiobook, Anney and Samantha share their experiences. Anney discusses the emotions of coming out to strangers in t...

Happy Hour #209: Sex and Another City (SATC S3, Ep 14)

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After much delay, we are back with our Sex and the City watch series! Picking up with the gang in Los Angeles, the plot is rife with cameos, some more...

Book Club: Climate is Just the Start

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Climate justice activist Mikaela Loach's 2025 book Climate is Just the Start tackles climate change with unflinching truth and hope. Anney and Samanth...

Activists Around the World: Aida Muluneh

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we touch on the works and activism of Ethiopian artist, photographer, and educator Aida Muluneh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Monday Mini Classics: Grooming 101

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is grooming and how do you recognize it? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Book Club - Pride

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, ...

Female Firsts: Sarah Bickford

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Yves joins us to spotlight the mysterious, mythical and Wild West story of the first Black woman to own a utility company in the US state of Montana, ...

Happy Hour #208: Ruin the Situationship?

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's the situationship? Well, no one quite agrees, but there are a few basic elements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICE: How We Got Here (Part 3)

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the third part of our miniseries on ICE, we dig into surveillance and precedent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fictional Women Around the World: Sana Starros

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sana Starros occupies many roles in the Star Wars universe - academic, smuggler, hero, and also Han Solo's first wife. Sort of. We unpack her origins,...

Monday Mini Classic: The Work Spouse

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? In this classic, we discuss examples, history and problems.See omnys...

SMNTY Classics: Mistress Day

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/...

Are Today's Politics Stressing Women Out More?

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Short answer, yes. Samantha and Anney go over some of the reasons why, and ways to take care of ourselves and keep fighting.See omnystudio.com/listene...

Happy Hour #207: New Adventures

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha has an update on a new adventure she is (potentially) embarking on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ICE: How We Got Here (Part 2)

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of our look at ICE, we discuss the executive orders and funding that allowed it to reach what it is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Activists Around the World: Laila Edwards

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight the accomplishments and firsts of US hockey player Laila Edwards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini Classic: Escape from New York (SATC S3, Ep 13)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 in this classic.Se...

SMNTY Classics: The Declining Birthrate

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism,...

ICE: How We Got Here (Part 1)

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did ICE, or the Immigrations and Custom Enforcement in the US, come to be? We delve into the history and the discuss some of the ramifications in ...

Happy Hour #206: SMNTY Hyperfixates

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While not necessarily bad, hyperfixation - an intense focus on a hobby, interest or activity - can lead to disruptions in every day life. We talk abou...

The History of Black History Month

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

February 2026 is the hundredth anniversary of Black History Month in the United States. What is the history of it and why is it important, especially ...

Activists Around the World: Mikaela Loach

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're spotlighting the work of climate activist, author and podcaster Mikaela Loach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini Classic: Doth SMNTY Speak Too Much?

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where does the stereotype that women talk too much, and talk more than men, come from? Turns out there is a long history that we are still feeling to ...

SMNTY Classics: An Overview of Women Coaches and Referees

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Though women have been present in sports since the beginning, numerous obstacles have often stood in the way of them becoming coaches and referees. In...

Feminist Movie Friday: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 1997 cult classic film Romy and Michele's High School Reunion followed two best friends from childhood friends to adult besties, though their frie...