Stuff Mom Never Told You

SMNTY Classics: Mental Positivity

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha discuss mental health, and how to take care of yourself and others during a time of crisis in this classic episode.  Learn more a...

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 2

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All too often, bad date stories can get very dark for women. With that in mind, Anney and Samantha share some funnier bad date stories, and the joy of...

Happy Hour #59: The Monogamists (SATC Ep. 7)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Defining the relationship, monogamy, exclusivity are all up for discussion as we sip mimosas and continue our Sex and the City watch endeavor. It's no...

SMNTY Fiction: supervoid

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, a woman tries to escape her nightmares with sleep studies and an experimental drug, only to find the waking worl...

Women Around the World: Marinel Ubaldo

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After witnessing first hand the damage caused by climate change, Marinel Ubaldo became a dedicated advocate to the issue.  Learn more about your ad-...

Monday Mini: Kanye, Why?

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The situation between Kanye (or Ye), Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson is a high profile example of divorce violence, stalking, possessiveness, 'perfec...

SMNTY Classics: Are rebound relationships unhealthy?

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebounding has a negative stigma, but could they be good for you? Perhaps! Psychologists say rebounding could be especially good for attachment person...

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 1

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot about the current state of dating we need to ditch, especially when it comes to the dangers women face in the dating world.  Learn mor...

Happy Hour #58: I Woke Up Like This

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha wind down the week with some drinks while chatting about the pressure for women to be graceful both in sleeping and waking up, and ...

Disinformation and SCOTUS

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racis...

Women Around the World: Emtithal Mahmoud

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this entry of Women Around the World, we focus in on the poet and activist Emtithal Mahmoud, and how her work has brought attention to war and dis...

Monday Mini: Very Superstitious

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are women more superstitious than men? SMNTY reads the writing on the wall and breaks the looking glass on women and superstition.  Learn more about...

SMNTY Classics: Dolores Huerta's Grassroots Legacy

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Labor and Chicano civil rights activist Dolores Huerta made history organizing underpaid farmworkers and exposing the plight of the people who feed Am...

SMNTY Classics: Bessie Coleman

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Yves shares the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to earn a pilot’s license in this classic episode.  Lea...

Happy Hour #57: Secret Sex (SATC Ep. 6)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Secret sex, secret kinks, and cheese?! Our Sex and the City happy hour rewatch continues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...

Book Club: Feminism Is for Everybody

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever encountered someone and wished you had a primer on feminism to give them? Well, the legendary feminist icon bell hooks has got you covered with h...

Fictional Women Around the World: Uhura

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY Log: Stardate 47634.44. The USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.  Learn...

Monday Mini: Are Women Leading the Pandemic Unionization Effort?

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recent reports have found that young workers are increasingly supportive of unions, with organizing efforts often led by young women and non-binary fo...

SMNTY Classics: Lucy Hicks Anderson

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson, considered the first trans person to fight for transgender rig...

Feminist Movie Friday: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we focus in on the beautiful, tragic and powerful music, performances, costuming, and history of Ma Rainey's Black Bot...

Happy Hour #56: My Fanfiction is Better Than Yours

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slig...

Female Firsts: Oodgeroo Noonuccal

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yves joins us to share the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.  Learn more about your ad-choic...

Women Around the World: Lavinya Stennett

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we spotlight the creator of The Black Curriculum, Lavinya Stennett. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...

Monday Mini: The Retraumatization of Crime Victims

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women love true crime. But who is profiting off of it and what about the people directly impacted?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....

SMNTY Classics: A Slumber Party Podcast on Sleepovers

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sleepovers became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s, and over time they've become a tradition. How do you know when your kid is ready for sleepovers? A...

A SMNTY Recap: And Just Like That

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the Sex and the City series And Just Like That has wrapped, we dive into a spoiler-filled wrap-up and dig into controversy, love, grief and f...

Happy Hour #55: Kasama Rum

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha sip on Kasama Rum and chat about branding.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudi...

Romance Scams: SMNTY Gets Catfished

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. Anney a...

Women Around the World: Black American Women To Know

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off Black history month here in the US, we delve into the amazing contributions and inspiring work of three Black activists: Nikole Hannah Jon...

Monday Mini: Women in Podcasting Redux

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the podcasting industry growing, Anney and Samantha revisit the topic of what that means for women, and offer some podcast recommendations.  Le...

SMNTY Classics: Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are video games due for their #metoo moment? What's it like online gaming as a woman? Join A & B as they level up your video game knowledge and di...

Where are the Women in Crypto and NFTs?

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck's an NFT? And how are women involved in this world? As cryptocurrency and NFTs continue to explode, we break down some definitions, some...

Happy Hour #54: Let Me Fight You About the Last of Us 2 Some More

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

DIG TWO GRAVES!! Ahem. Anney (unsurprisingly) has more thoughts about The Last of Us 2 and sexism in revenge stories.  Learn more about your ad-choi...

SMNTY Fiction: To Be So Alone

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A woman waits for her death and ponders love and creation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...

Women Around the World: Listener Mail January 2022 Edition

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We dig into the listener mail inbox to read some amazing messages about the politics in Chile and women to look out for in aviation and freediving. Ke...

Monday Mini: What You're Worth

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha discuss women asking for what they're worth at work, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it.  Learn more about your ad-choice...

SMNTY Classics: Why do kids love stuffed animals so much?

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the childhood psychology of stuffed animals and other "transitional objects"? Why do 35 percent of adults still sleep with stuffed animals? Tun...

Female Firsts: Mary Edmonia Lewis

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ac...

Happy Hour #53: Ode to Babel Gin

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha lift their glass to Ode to Babel Gin, and share some of their favorite happy hour memories.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

The Life of Lynn Conway

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost erased them. Learn...

Fictional Women Around the World: Rose Nylund

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back in St. Olaf...In honor of Betty White, we celebrate one of her most beloved characters: Rose Nylund of The Golden Girls.  Learn more about your...

Monday Mini: The Marketing of Self-Defense

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha dig into the capitalization of women's fear of sexual assault and why it's problematic.  Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

SMTNY Classics: Middle Child Syndrome

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do middle children really get the short end of the familial stick? Cristen and Caroline explore the psychological history of middle children, the infl...

Feminist Movie Friday: The Matrix

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Follow us down the rabbit hole as we tackle the feminism of the Matrix series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...

Happy Hour #52: Surface Pressure

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha talk about the Encanto soundtrack, the power of a good song, and the risk of defining yourself through your gifts.  Learn more ab...

SMNTY Book Club: A Tale of Two Short Stories

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get your Swoodies and religious trauma here! In this special Book Club episode, we discuss two short stories: Lose Now, Pay Later, and The Problem of ...

Women Around the World: Blessing Okoedion

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight the advocacy and activism of Blessing Okoedion in her work to combat human trafficking.  Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

Monday Mini: TikTok Activism

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha educates Anney on how huge TikTok is, and the activism playing out on the problem.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What "perfect" teeth look like depends on where in the world you are. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline shed light on the intersections be...

SMNTY Interview: Melody Bray

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Georgia State Senator candidate and friend of the show Melody Bray joins us to talk about affordable housing, voting rights and what it's like to run ...

Happy Hour #51: The Power of Female Sex (SATC Ep. 5)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Sex and the City watch mega-series with discussions around the power of women's sexuality, especially in heterosexual contexts, sex w...

The Pandemic Health Gender Gap

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the pandemic approaches its second year, new data around physical and mental health impacts suggests women may be taking the brunt of negative heal...

Women Around the World: Marcelina Bautista

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of unionizing and strikes around the world, we focus on activist Marcelina Bautista and her efforts to improve conditions for domestic wor...

Monday Mini: Behind the Curtains

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha pull back the curtains on the self-doubt that plagues us as podcasters, as women, and as people.  Learn more about your ad-choice...

SMNTY Classics: Do doctors listen to women?

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do doctors listen to female patients? Women often complain of doctors not taking symptoms seriously, and patient-doctor mistrust is nothing new. Tune ...

SMNTY Classics: Couple Speak

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Couples with cutesy pet names and intimate code language may be nauseating, but research finds those are signs of a healthy relationship. In this clas...

Happy Hour #50: Too Much

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever left a party and wanted to shrink and disappear and apologize to everyone you've ever met for your very existence? Yep, it's that episode. Samant...

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Pulls an All-Nighter

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women are getting historically low levels of sleep. Why is that? Anney and Samantha look into why women struggle to catch some zzzs, and share some ti...

Women Around the World: A Year End Review

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future.  Learn more a...

Monday Mini: Hello, 2022!

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY rings in the new year chatting about goals, traditions, identity, and what we're excited about and keeping an eye on for 2022.  Learn more abo...

SMNTY Classics: Men Like Beer, Women Like Wine?

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your drink choice says a lot about you, or so society would have you believe. Why is beer for men, and wine for women? In this classic, Anney and Sama...

Women Who Won in 2021!

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee o...

Happy Hour #49: Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys (SATC Ep. 4)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Sex and the City endeavor continues with the fourth episode of season one. We sip some drinks and discuss age differences in relationships, dating...

The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for ab...

Women Around the World: Sofia Scarlat

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After the traumatic deaths of two women in Romania, teenager Sofia Scarlat called out law enforcement and misogyny in the country, and formed Girl Up ...

Monday Mini: Women Owning Music in 2021

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Women in music have shattered some records and changed the industry this year. We gush over the accomplishments of Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Taylor Swift...

SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition!

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorite films - Ridley ...

SMNTY Fiction: The Right To Be Forgotten

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, we spin a modern fairy tale of heartbreak and the ghost of memories after a haunting loss.  Learn more about y...

Happy Hour #48: What SMNTY's Thankful For

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spoiler: it's you. We take a survey on what we're thankful for in 2021, with a bonus extra thoughtful discussion on candle scents.  Learn more about...

Female Firsts: Mary Fields

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY celebrates the return of Yves, who shares the story of Mary Fields, the first Black female star route mail carrier in the US. Learn more about ...

Women Around the World: Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Monday Mini: Women, Entertainment and the Law

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY rounds up news around women in the world of entertainment and lawsuits, with updates on Britney Spears' conservatorship, Eliza Dushku's fight ag...

SMNTY Classics: Are kids in the workplace good for business?

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents & single moms...

Women in Brewing

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beer and brewing expert Jen Blair shares her experiences with sexism in the brewing industry, and what we can do about it.  Learn more about your ad...

Happy Hour #47: Bay of the Married Pigs (SATC Ep. 3)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha watch the third episode of Sex and the City and discuss the 'battle' between single and married women. Learn more about your ad-ch...

"And Just Like That": A SMNTY Watch Party

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha sip on cosmos, shed some tears, and react to the first two episodes of And Just Like That: A New Chapter of Sex and the City the ne...

Fictional Women Around the World: Rebecca Welton

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time for some biscuits with the boss! The boss being Ted Lasso's Rebecca Welton. We discuss character growth, trauma, healing and strong supportive fe...

Monday Mini: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...

SMNTY Classics: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the mythical fake geek girl a phantom menace? Anney and Samantha investigate, and wonder if there is a new hope for detoxifying toxic fandoms in th...

Feminist Movie Friday: Black Christmas

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY brings the holiday cheer with a double feature of Black Christmas, the original and most recent reboot. We talk feminism, misogyny and the power...

Happy Hour #46: Do You Want to be a Throuple?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a throuple? How and when did the term originate? Anney shares some history and chats about how a relationship could look as an asexual person....

Book Club: DubCon

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this book club, we dig into issues around consent and rape culture and how fanfiction can be a tool of cultural activism with Milena Popova's work...

Women Around the World: Polish Reproductive Rights Organizations

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the continued fight for abortion access, we're highlighting people and organizations fighting for reproductive rights in Poland. Learn mo...

Monday Mini: Meet the SMNTY Team!

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time to meet the women behind SMNTY! Super producer Christina and super executive producer Maya join us in this very special holiday episode! Learn m...

SMNTY Classics: Are women better at car shopping?

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do men and women look for in cars? What are the facts about discrimination at the dealership? In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen take ...

A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY takes a look at women's labor, both when it comes to the emotional variety of the holidays and the women making up a majority of the Great Resig...

Happy Hour #45: Models and Mortals (SATC Ep 2)

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of our Sex and the City watch series, we pontificate about dating models, sexism, more stereotypes, and body positivity (and negativity...

The Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more details emerge after a multi-year investigation and multiple rumors and reports, we’re getting a clearer picture of the harassment ...

Women Around the World: Organizations Led By Indigenous Women

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of the last day of November and American Indian Heritage Month, we're mixing it up and focusing on organizations helmed by Indigenous women. ...

Monday Mini: SMNTY Holiday Updates

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays can be stressful, especially for women. Anney and Samantha do a holiday stress-level check-in, and discuss strategies for dealing with it...

SMNTY Classics: Teenyboppers

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long before Beatlemania, 19th-century women threw themselves on stage to touch pianist Franz Liszt. Ever since, emotional teenyboppers have been misun...

Women in Shark Science: The Revenge

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. We dive into the stories of som...

Happy Hour #44: Life Day

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Life Day! Join us as we discuss the Star Wars holiday Life Day, the women behind it, and the absolute experience it is to watch the Star Wars Ho...

SMNTY Fiction: Deep Dream

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this short fiction piece, a young woman becomes convinced she is being haunted by an alternate reality and takes desperate measures to cast the int...

Fictional Women Around the World: Kate Bishop

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for the show Hawkeye, we cover the history of comic book character Kate Bishop and the journey that led her to being a superhero, power...

Monday Mini: The Severe Pay Gap for Indigenous Women

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha dig into the numbers, research and surrounding issues around the gender wage gap for Native American and Indigenous women.  Learn...

SMNTY Classics: Lady Truckers

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The trucking industry is recruiting women like never before. Cristen and Caroline get behind the wheel of what life is really life out there on the ro...

The One With Friendsgiving

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it ha...

Happy Hour #43 (SATC Episode 1): Sex and the City

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally time for our Sex and the City watch series! We kick-off with the first episode and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramati...

Book Club: Heart Berries

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month, we dig into Terese Marie Mailhot's work Heart Berries: A Memoir, a powerful, unflinching examination of her experiences with grief and tra...