Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
SMNTY Classics: Witchsploitation
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural m...
Happy Hour #91: Negroni Sbagliato
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The House of SMNTY sips on the viral drink and chats about how it went viral and House of the Dragon on the cusp of the season finale. See omnystudio...
Let's Talk Witches: Wanda Maximoff
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, historically represents many intersections - Romani, Jewish and a witch. Friend of the show Joey Patt join...
Activists Around the World: Trisha Shetty
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spotlight the work of lawyer, activist, speaker, educator and advocate Trisha Shetty when it comes to gender equality.See omnystudio.com/list...
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We open the virtual mail bag once again to discuss Anne of Green Gables, convention experiences and fanfiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
SMNTY Classics: Witchy Women
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a little witch in all of us. For this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical M...
Feminist Movie Friday: Tigers Are Not Afraid
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Issa López's 2017 haunting Mexican crime-fantasy movie Tigers Are Not Afraid made a big impression on horror royalty and on us. See omnystudio.com/l...
Happy Hour #90: Quick Horror Movie Reviews, Pt. 2
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our Horror Happy Hour, Anney shares her spoiler-y thoughts on recent horror movies She Will and Bodies Bodies Bodies. See omnystudio.c...
Book Club: Mexican Gothic
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 hor...
Activists Around the World: Veronica Cruz
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate the work of one of the founders of women's rights organization Las Libres Veronica Cruz, with a specific focus on abortion.See omnystudio...
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Hocus Pocus 2
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The witches are back! Sisterhood, friendship, aging and song! We give a quick and spoilery review of the new movie Hocus Pocus 2. See omnystudio.com/...
SMNTY Classics: All Them Witches
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies in this classic episode. Is...
Elevated Horror and #MeToo
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? We unearth the drama behi...
Happy Hour #89: La Gritona Reposado Tequila
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sip on some La Gritona Reposado tequila and chat about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries as a woman.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Next Up with Anna Hossnieh
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast producer, host extraordinaire and founder of Next Up Anna Hossnieh joins us to share the importance of diverse stories in podcasting, and how ...
Activists Around the World: Bertha Zuniga Cacera
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the power of legacy while spotlighting the work of Bertha Zuniga Cacera and her mother around indigenous rights and environmental activism....
Monday Mini: What's Going On in Iran?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha give an overview of the protests in Iran, and how women are (and have been) at the forefront.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
SMNTY Classics: Nadja of Antipaxos
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. In this classic episode, possessed dol...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 3)
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The elements are against Tilda and Madison as Tilda weighs her options, all of them dangerous in their own way, all while grappling with self-doubt.Se...
Happy Hour #88: Quick Horror Reviews, Pt. 1
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a good (and interesting) time to be a horror fan, especially with the glut of elevated or social horror. Anney gives some quick spoiler-y reviews...
Book Club: Persuasion
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Pe...
Fictional Women Around the World: America Chavez
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Super Super-Sized episode, we welcome fantastic friend of the show Joey Patt to talk about the history, future, and importance of Marvel chara...
Monday Mini: An Update on Abortion in the US
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we see more and more fallout from the overturning Roe v Wade in the US, we dig into some of the impacts across the country.See omnystudio.com/liste...
SMNTY Classics: Officer O'Leary
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just want...
Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Avonlea
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love an...
Happy Hour #87: Still In Crisis
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a birthday, a pandemic or a mid-life crisis? All three? How does one celebrate these days?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meghan Markle and Single Use Hate Accounts
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast royalty Bridget Todd shines some light on the internet's apparent overwhelming hatred of Meghan Markle, where it is coming from and the system...
Activists Around the World: Jackeline Romero Epiayu
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the work, trials and hope of Colombian activist Jackeline Romero Epiayu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Monday Mini: An Update on Feminism
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey on feminism revealed some interesting results. We delve into the numbers and discuss what they could mean.See omnystudio.com/listener ...
SMNTY Classics: Why Didn't You Believe Her?
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, horror fans Anney and guest co-host Lauren Vogelbaum talk about the horror movie trope of not believing women, and how it rel...
Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Green Gables
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Happy Hour #86: Boundaries and Asking for Help
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mish-mash of an episode, topics include setting up boundaries, people-pleasing, and asking for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
SMNTY Classics: Unbalancing Work-Life Balance
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third installment of a special "Lean In" series, Cristen and Caroline discuss why "work-life balance" and the idea of "having it all" is a myth...
Activists Around the World: Melissa Cristina Marquez
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look...
Monday Mini: Post Connnnnnn!
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, that's a Star Trek reference. Anney, shining bright from her experience embodying Disco Luke Skywalker (or is that the sequins and glitter?), sha...
SMNTY Classics: Are soap operas underrated in TV history?
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history...
Female Firsts: Laudelina de Campos Melo
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Yves sheds light on Laudelina de Campos Melo, who founded Brazil's first association of domestic workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Happy Hour #85: The Freak Show (SATC S2, Ep3)
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From our SMNTY desk, we continue our Sex and the City watch party! On the table: first date awkwardness, Darwinian dating, sex and beyond.See omnystud...
SMNTY Plays Wayhaven
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vampires, romance and murder, oh my! Anney and Samantha compare their choices and experiences playing the choose-your-own-adventure game, Wayhaven. S...
Activists Around the World: Even More Record Breaking Women
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From rowing to golf to piloting, women around the world are breaking records. We discuss some recent achievements. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to dive back into the virtual listener mailbox! Topics include phone games, misogyny, makeovers, student debt, trauma, and Star Wars.See omn...
SMNTY Classics: Scream Queens
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. In this classic, Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the conn...
SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Happy Hour #84: T'was the Night Before Con
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
And all through the land, all the nerds were packing, their cosplays so grand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Fangirl
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Come along with us on a journey of college, sisterhood, family drama, friendship, crushes, love, and fanfiction with Rainbow Rowell’s 2013 book Fang...
Fictional Women Around the World: Terra Branford
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking it down nostalgia lane with the Super Nintendo hero Terra Branford from Final Fantasy 3/6, depending on your version. Part human, part et...
Monday Mini: The Indian Child Welfare Act
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In light of some recent Supreme Court decisions and politics, we take a look at the ICWA, what it is, and its future.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
SMNTY Classics: A League of Their Own
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, Anney finally redeems herself in Samantha's eyes and watches the 1992 feminist classic A League of Their Own. There is defini...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 2)
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tilda and Madison are being hunted. As they wait in the dark, Tilda weighs her choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #83: The Awful Truth (SATC S2, Ep2)
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dirty Talk. Puppies. Can we ever be truly truthful with our partners? What happens if we try?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Star Wars Birthday Special
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very special Star Wars Holiday Episode! Because what is the Force but feminism? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Mountaineers
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look at women literally climbing mountains, challenging stereotypes and shattering records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Monday Mini: A Love Letter to Fanfiction
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A/N: Fanfiction has long been a very queer, very woman-dominated space. One the biggest names in fanfic is AO3. We trace the history of this site, and...
SMNTY Classics: Women in Shark Science
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. In this classic, we dive into t...
Female Firsts: Eunice Foote
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us once again to share the story of Eunice Foote, the first known person to link carbon dioxide to atmospheric warming. See omnystudio.com...
Happy Hour #82: You're A Coward, Anney
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of a totally Okay Hour! Possessed insects, broken toes, and emotional cowardice, oh my! Sometimes loss manifests in interesting ways. ...
The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the conversation around it.See...
Activists Around the World: Azmina Dhrodia
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women and marginalized communities often face harassment and toxicity on social media. Azmina Dhrodia is working to change that.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Monday Mini: What Are These Story Games?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY chooses our own adventure as we chat about story phone games, their problems and their successes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
SMNTY Classics: Uhura
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, the USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.See omnystudio...
The Marvelous and Much Maligned Mary-Sue
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's a Mary-Sue and why do they draw so much ire? In this ballad to the Mary-Sue, we dig into history, definitions, examples, and unearth and defend...
Happy Hour #81: Take Me Out to the Ballgame (SATC S2. Ep1)
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaaaccckkk! We continue our watch of Sex and the City with very special guest Superproducer Christina, who knocks it out of the park. There is ...
Women and Student Debt
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's back-to-school season, which means we need to talk about student debt, how it hits women and marginalized folks more, and potential solutions.See...
Activists Around the World: Leydy Pech
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we highlight the activism and legacy of beekeeper and environmental Mayan advocate Leydy Pech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We bust open our virtual listener mail bag and read a letter from listener Taylor about some very important firsts for women at the Winter Olympics an...
Spoiled Saturdays: Dr. Strange (Multiverse of Madness)
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wanda, Wanda, Wanda. In this new segment, we dive into the multiverse and chat about the feminism (or not) of the recent film Dr. Strange: Multiverse ...
SMNTY Classics: Sex and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coco Tang and Kimberly Spray of Global Outreach Doctors join the show to delve into their experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo to assess the...
Happy Hour #80: 90s, WTF?
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Break out your butterfly clips and gel pins, it's time to look at some toxicity of the 90s that often gets glossed over. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Feminist Movie Friday: Crip Camp
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The award-winning 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a moving, open and personal take on the determination, difficulties and succe...
Activists Around the World: Kiara Nirghin
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiara Nirghin is an inventor, speaker, activist and advocate for getting more women in STEM, and she's just getting started. We share her inspiring pa...
Monday Mini: A Failure Revisit
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha revisit the question of failure, personally, professionally and as feminists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: How the Jane Collective Helped Women Get Abortions
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before Roe v Wade made abortion legal, women still needed them. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd is joined by Heather Booth who started an underg...
Female Firsts: Sissieretta Jones
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us to shine a light on the compelling and storied life of Sissieretta Jones, the first Black American woman to headline a concert at Carneg...
Happy Hour #79: The Comfort of Rewatching
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those things we watch over and over and over and over and over and over again right? Right??? Turns out a lot of us do - we look into why ...
Book Club: Queens of Geek
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's book club pick, we nerd out over nerdom with Jen Wilde's Queens of Geek, a coming-of-age love letter to fandom with themes around fri...
Fictional Women Around the World: Kamala Khan
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kamala Khan is a first and a one-of-a-kind: a fan, a fanfiction author, a cosplayer, and hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Problematic Insults
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While it can be very tempting to lob insults at people who are objectively awful, it's important we make sure they aren't hurting others in the proces...
SMNTY Classics: Women's Rights in Poland
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and prote...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 1)
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of Terminus: The Depopulation Event, Tilda and her son Madison wander an abandoned United States, and Tilda grapples with he...
Happy Hour #78: Sad Murder Dad
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks.See o...
Amber Heard and the Court of Public Opinion
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The very public defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has showcased how we view women in and out of the courtroom. We break down what happen...
Activists Around the World: Shrutilata Singh
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shrutilata Singh is a deaf-blind activist and advocate in the realm of disability and education. We share her story and accomplishments. See omnystu...
Monday Mini: What's Up with Podcasting?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting as grown exponentially in recent years. We talk about what has changed and what hasn't in terms of creators and listeners. See omnystudio....
SMNTY Classics: Abortion Activism in Argentina
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: The Janes
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this Feminist Movie Friday, we discuss The Janes, a documentary about the Jane Collective, a group of women that provided illegal abortions in the...
(Un)Happy Hour #77: Adoption and Abortion
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
A Brief History of Women and the ADA
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We s...
Changemakers Around the World: Neema Namadamu
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.See o...
Monday Mini: Star Wars Updates
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Invisible Illness
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with ...
Hollywood's Toxic Treatment of Women
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges wo...
Happy Hour #76: An Ace on Our Sleeve
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women Climbing Mountains
06 Jul 2022
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 ...
Activists Around the World: Reproductive Rights
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross. See omnystudio.com/listen...
Monday Mini: A Personal Reaction to Roe v Wade
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
SMNTY Classics: Public Displays of Affection Politics
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? A...
Abortion is a Tech Issue
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortio...
Happy Hour #75: SMNTY Makes a Summer Cocktail, Part 2
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why...
Female Firsts: Ann Petry
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus...
Fictional Women Around the World: Valkyrie
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From elite warrior to bounty hunter to King, Valkyrie demands respect in everything she does. In anticipation of Thor: Love and Thunder, we break down...