Stuff Mom Never Told You

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...

Happy Hour #205: Empathy in Gaming

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new game appears to be bringing out empathy online. Samantha and Anney chat about what's going on, and why it's a good thing.See omnystudio.com/list...

A Tale of Three Games

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha give an update on cozy gaming, and give reviews of three games they played for this episode (one new one, a Samantha recommendation...

Activists Around the World: Dr. Heidi Sevestre

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about climate activist and glaciologist Dr. Heidi Sevestre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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? We ...

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Ships It

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shipping has gone from a derided part of fandom to a mainstream component, and with that has come good and bad. We talk about the history and psycholo...

Book Club: Murder Among the Stacks

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie A. Point's cozy word search murder mystery book is delightful, fun and full of classic cozy tropes. We chat about word searches, mysteries and t...

Happy Hour #204: It's a Trap!

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Which one of us took the (queer)bait? Anney did.And it was not fun. Not one bit."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Anna Baeth

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Educator, coach, scholar and author of the book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports Dr. Anna Baeth joins us to break down some of the m...

Fictional Women Around the World: Arwen Evenstar

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Half-elf Arwen Evenstar from the Lord of the Rings universe had to navigate questions of love and immortality. We delve into her story, and the differ...

Monday Mini: Are the Boycotts Working?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to fighting those in power, one of the many tools we have is boycotting. Samantha and Anney shed some light on the effectiveness (or not...

SMNTY Classics: Michele Norris

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we of...

Female Firsts: Chiquinha Gonzaga

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brazilian composer, conductor, teacher and performer Chiquinha Gonzaga crafted many works and left a legacy. Yves delves into her history and accompli...

Happy Hour #203: SMNTY Wants to Dance With Somebody

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is dancing fun, but it has numerous health benefits. Anney and Samantha break down some of the reasons why you should bust a move.See omnystu...

How Grok is Hurting Women and Children

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

X's AI chatbot Grok has recently been involved in some high profile cases of generating damaging and disturbing images of young girls and women. Howev...

Activists Around the World: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight the works of Ugandan veterinarian and gorilla conservation Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Monday Mini: Internalized Homophobia

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What is internalized homophobia and how can it manifest? Anney and Samantha shine some light on the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

SMNTY Classics: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why in this classic episode....

An Update on Podcasting

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recent studies confirm that while podcast is a continually growing medium, it still isn't very inclusive in terms of hosts and guests. Anney and Saman...

Happy Hour #202: Crashing Out and Checking In

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the arrival of 2026, Anney and Samantha chat about how their holidays went, and the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In times of stress, many people turn to hobbies. Science shows there are reasons (and benefits) to this, but turns out, women don't have as much time ...

Activists Around the World: Ilhan Omar

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight the life and works of US Representative Ilhan Omar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: Was SMNTY Trendy?

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY takes a look back over 2025 trends and asks: were we trendy? Spoiler alert - not really.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: An Interview with Katie Mitchell

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

A Farewell to 2025

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha take a look back to some of their favorite episodes of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #201: New Year's Traditions

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha ring in the new year with Christina and Maya, and chat about New Year's traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

SMNTY Classics: The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, diggi...

Feminists Around the World: Divide and Dissolve

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're highlighting the music and activism of Australian musical group Divide and Dissolve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: The Value of Solitude

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The concept of alone time has long been framed as a cause for concern, but research shows that intentional solitude actually has a lot of perks.See om...

SMNTY Classics: Facebook's Abortion Blackout

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Meta openly claims that they are supportive of 'free expression' around accurate health information, in practice they regularly take down accura...

The AI Gender Gap

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is everywhere right now, but research indicates women are adopting it less. Bridget Todd joins us to untangle the reasons why that might be.See omn...

Happy Hour #200: Christmas Traditions

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode, Christina and Maya join us in studio to discuss Christmas traditions, old and new.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

SMNTY Classics: Ynés Mexía

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ynés Mexía lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist in thi...

Fictional Women Around the World: Evie O’Connel

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evie O’Connel of the Mummy franchise is proud of who she is. We dig up her history and examine her legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Monday Mini: Games By Women, 2025 Edition

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of the year, Anney and Samantha share some women-led games they are exited about and ask for recommendations.See omnystudio.com...

SMNTY Classics: Hariette Shelton Dover

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story in t...

Female Firsts: Elizabeth Catlett

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yves shares the incredible story of artist, sculptor and activist Elizabeth Catlett.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #199: New Routines

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha is undertaking a new endeavor. We talk about the hopes and the worries of taking on a new mantle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

SMNTY Classics: A Meditation with Yves Jeffcoat

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us through in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feminists Around the World: Ingrid Silva

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're spotlighting the work of ballet dancer and activist Ingrid Silva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.