Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
Monday Mini: Crow: The Legend
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha discuss Sarah Eagle Heart's stunning and beautifully acted animated short film Crow: The Legend. Learn more about your ad-choice...
SMNTY Classics: Understanding Miscarriage
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy experiences, though rarely talked about openly. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline provide ...
Feminist Movie Friday: Deidra and Laney Rob a Train
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this Feminist Movie Friday, we dig into the 2017 film Deidre and Laney Rob a Train and talk about high school, sisterhood, family, parentification...
Happy Hour #42: Sexism at the Sex Shop?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two podcasters walk into a sex shop and encounter...SEXISM?? Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and share some personal experiences, some history a...
SMNTY Interview: Kristin Nobles of Close to the Chest
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Nobles of the podcast Close to the Chest joins us to discuss Breast Implant Illness (BII), the issues, misinformation, and progress around it,...
Women Around the World: Sarah Eagle Heart
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we shine a light on Emmy Award-winning activist Sarah Eagle Heart. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSe...
Monday Mini: Paralympic Wins
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dig into the virtual listener mail bag to share a letter from a listener detailing some wins and records from the Paralympics. Learn more about ...
SMNTY Classics: Indigenous Women You Need to Know
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, Natalie Evans of the Some Kind of Brown Podcast discusses some of America's most badass indigenous women. Learn more about...
Something to Say About Surrogacy
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does surrogacy entail and why is there so much controversy around it? Anney and Samantha lay out some numbers, laws, definitions, processes, and ...
Happy Hour #41: Brave Noise
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this Happy Hour, we revisit the #MeToo movement in the brewing industry with Orpheus Brewing's take on Brave Noise, a collaboration project starte...
Women's Laughter: It's No Joke
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Laughter is a social behavior that communicates many things, from flirting to discomfort to joy, and in the case of women, has long drawn criticism an...
Women Around the World: Ni'cola Mitchell
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we interview Ni'cola Mitchell, founder of the organization Girls Who Brunch. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...
Monday Mini: A Nightmare on SMNTY Street
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dream, dream, dream, why do we dream? Anney and Samantha analyze gender differences in dreams and nightmares, and how the pandemic has impacted them. ...
SMNTY Classics: How To Be The Final Girl In A Horror Movie
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice a lot of horror movies end with one girl standing? Anney & Bridget explore why that is in this classic episode. Learn more about yo...
Halloween and Women: Soothsaying Foods and Sexualized Costumes
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For centuries, girls and women have used food on Halloween to divine any clues about the identity of their future spouse. Anney and Samantha bite into...
Happy Hour #40: Trick or Treat?
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks...
SMNTY Fiction: Twisted
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY kicks off a new fiction segment with the twisted tale of nostalgia, conspiracy, grief, and most importantly, candy. Learn more about your ad-...
Women Around the World: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By establishing her NGO Pearls Africa Foundation, Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin has provided numerous girls access to training in technology among other t...
Monday Mini: Slumber Party Massacre
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The 1982 horror slasher comedy film The Slumber Party Massacre is often regarded as the first horror movie directed by a woman. We dig into tropes, th...
SMNTY Classics: Unraveling the Mystery of the Winchester House
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted mi...
Scream Queens: Horror Royalty
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the connection to the fin...
Happy Hour #39: Halloween Cocktails with Holly
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween super-fan Holly Frey joins us once again with a delightful seasonal cocktail recipe as we discuss Fall memories and favorites. Learn more...
Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism
20 Oct 2021
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 f...
Fictional Women Around the World: Dana Scully
19 Oct 2021
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. We investigate the b...
Monday Mini: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss is not always a good thing, yet it's often something that is complimented. Anney and Samantha dig into why it's complicated. Learn more...
SMNTY Classics: Black Widow, Baby
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not the avenger. Following up on our episodes around female killers, Anney and Samantha return to the black widow killer, digging into definitions, ex...
Book Club: Revenge
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yōko Ogawa's award winning collection of connected short horror stories Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales is our Halloween book club pick. Settle in with so...
Happy Hour #38: The Cold War
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To text or not to text? That is the question. In honor of the anniversary of typing awareness indicators, or the dreaded texting dots, Anney and Saman...
Facebook is Harming Teen Girls
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A whistleblower recently exposed that Facebook causes harm to teen girls and that higher ups not only knew about it, but profited from it and pushed i...
Women Around the World: Pratima Gurung
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's inspiring woman, Pratima Gurung, is an advocate for disabled indigenous people in Nepal and worldwide. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
Monday Mini Updates: An Update on Women's Gymnastics
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, some elite American gymnasts gave some heartbreaking testimony about the FBI's mishandling of their allegations against Larry Nassar. Anney ...
SMNTY Classics: Women <3 Monsters?
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our pop culture, women frequently lust after monsters. Why is that? We uncover the truth in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choic...
SMNTY Double Feature: Suspiria
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special double feature episode, we compare and contrast the two versions of the film Suspiria, and talk colors, dance, witches, motherhoo...
Happy Hour #37: Highway Vodka
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us to relax and unwind as we sip on cocktails made with Highway Vodka while spotlighting lead distiller and general manager Codi Fuller. Bonus di...
The Women of Urban Legends: Part 2
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dim your lights, pump up the volume and gather round for part two of our look into the women of urban legends. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Women Around the World: Isatou Ceesay
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In her determination to help the environment, Isatou Ceesay made a fashion statement and revolutionized opportunities for women in Gambia. Find out ho...
Monday Mini: The R. Kelly Trial
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha dig into the charges and allegations surrounding the R. Kelly trial. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
SMNTY Classics: Where Be (Female) Monsters?
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your worst (podcast) nightmare. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the storied history of female monsters, and talk abo...
The Women of Urban Legends: Part 1
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't say her name five times while looking in a mirror. Beware of the clicking of a high heel approaching. Anney and Samantha unearth some terrifying...
Happy Hour #36: The Power of the Ugly Pic
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Say cheese! In an age of filters and touch-ups, taking an ugly picture can be surprisingly fun and liberating. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Female Firsts: Moms Mabley
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us once again to tell the story of comedy legend Moms Mabley, the first female comedian to appear at the Apollo Theater. Learn more abou...
Women Around the World: Yasmine Yehia Moustafa
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yasmine Yehia Moustafa has an asteroid named after her, thanks to an amazing invention of hers'. Learn more about her accomplishments in this episode....
Monday Mini: What's With the Women in Inheritance Games?
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine it is your worst day ever. But things turn around when you discover you have an inheritance waiting for you! This is often the plot of a new p...
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Scares the Crap Out of You
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, we look at the gender differences in fear. But don't worry. We'll get through this together. Learn more about your ad-choice...
Dying to be Young
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Aging in women has long been demonized. Anney and Samantha brush up on the history of our preoccupation with youth in women...
Happy Hour #34: Bold City Brewing
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha enjoy some beer from Bold City Brewing and chat about our relationships with our moms. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
Book Club: Ace, Part 2
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For part two of our book club on Ace by Angela Chen, we get into topics like consent, negotiation, representation, and the many ways asexuality can lo...
Fictional Women Around the World: Nadja of Antipaxos
21 Sep 2021
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. Possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, ...
Monday Mini: Texas' Abortion Law
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha talk through why the new Texas abortion law is so troubling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
SMNTY Classics: Do blondes really have more fun?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do redheads have it worst? Listen in to learn more about history's original ""dumb blonde"" and how yellow hair took on its various meanings -- includ...
SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 2
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The concluding chapter of our two-part classic look at female serial killers features some of modern history's most chilling examples. Who will make t...
Book Club: Ace, Part 1
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two part conversation on Angela Chen's book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, we discuss...
Happy Hour #32: Just Say No
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why can it be such a struggle to say 'no'? Anney and Samantha discuss all the complications with saying 'no', and how powerful it can be. Learn more ...
SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 1
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this classic two-parter, Anney and Samantha take a stab at explaining our morbid fascination with serial killers, the root of our cultu...
Women Around the World: Listener Mail!
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for a very special episode where we highlight messages we've gotten from listeners about music, the Olympics and LGBTQ+ representation. Lea...
Monday Mini: Just Eat It?
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha dive into their complicated relationships around food and what they might mean. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
The Truth of Women and True Crime
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Women love true crime. Women make true crime. But why? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...
Happy Hour #31: Freeland Spirits
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha have a spirited (#sorrynotsorry) discussion about the power of legacy for women, what that looks like in our history and what we ho...
FMF: Thelma and Louise
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When buddy road trip movie Thelma and Louise was first released, it caused controversy, conversation and connection. Decades later, people are still d...
Women Around the World: Dr. Jemimah Kariuki
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's entry is Dr. Jemimah Kariuki and her tireless work to improve mothers and children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
Monday Mini: Not Pretty Enough
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many toxic, dangerous narratives around sexual assault. This is one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
SMNTY Classics: What is the Cult of New Domesticity?
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many people drawn to cooking, crafts and lifestyles from a bygone era? How do Etsy, Pinterest and mommy blogs fuel new domesticity? Tune in...
Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating...
Happy Hour #30: Cosplaying While Woman
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. Learn mor...
What's Going On With OnlyFans?
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, OnlyFans announced (and reversed) a ban on sexual content on their platform. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how sex workers have been soun...
Women Around the World: Nadia Murad
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we highlight the life and advocacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
Monday Mini: Do Women Make Up a Majority of Anti-Vaxxers?
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New research looking into anti-vaxxers indicates that women may make up the vast majority of anti-vaxxers online. We dig into the reasons why this mig...
SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 2
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our classic fanfiction finale, A & B look at why fanfiction is largely written by women, why so much of it is slash, and why any of this matter...
Female Firsts: Edith Monture
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Edith Monture, the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada, is the first of the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...
Happy Hour #29: Hyperion Brewing
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha sip on beer from Hyperion Brewing and crack open their high school year books to reminisce. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
The Misogyny of Third Wave Emo and Pop Punk
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar, we're going down swinging...at MISOGYNY! SMNTY shines a light on the sexism and abuse rife within early 2000s emo and pop-punk and how it's cha...
Fictional Women Around the World: Officer O'Leary
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just want...
Monday Mini: Platonic Marriage
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our ideas of what marriage can look like are shifting. Anney and Samantha look into the history and growing modern popularity of platonic marriages. ...
SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 1
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part one of this two-part classic episode, A...
Caught Redheaded?
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is red hair often hypersexualized in women and desexualized in men? We dig into the history of red hair, the stereotypes around it, and interview ...
Happy Hour #28: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, traged...
Book Club: The Pretty One
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha discuss disability activist Keah Brown's joyous work The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability and Other Reasons to Fall in ...
Women Around the World: Olympics Wins for Women Part II
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY wraps up our coverage of the 2020 Olympics with some celebration and controversy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Monday Mini: What's Up With Pandemic Sex Orgies?
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic, there have been a spate of headlines about illegal sex parties being broken up. How much of this is sensationalized and how much ...
SMNTY Classics: A Special History of Afterschool Specials
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why did ABC launch its Afterschool Specials programming? What were the hot topics in Afterschool Specials (and how did Degrassi do it better)? Join Cr...
Feminist Movie Friday: Jennifer's Body
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday the 13th, so we're talking about the cult classic Jennifer's Body, the sexist marketing that did it wrong, so many feminist themes, and wh...
Happy Hour #27: Love Cork Screw
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha sip some Love Cork Screw wine and are transported to summers past. Join us on our journey down memory lane. Learn more about your ...
The Link Between Misogyny and Gun Violence
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do misogyny, hegemonic masculinity and toxic masculinity have to do with gun violence and why is it a feminist issue? Anney and Samantha dig into...
Women Around the World: The Women of the Olympics Refugee Team
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha highlight the accomplishments of the women of the Olympics Refugee Team. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
Monday Mini: Patriarchy Stress Disorder
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new term is making the rounds: Patriarchy Stress Disorder. What does it mean and why is it controversial? Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
SMNTY Classics: Are women cleaner than men?
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than boys. Around the house and at work, men are only slightly less clean than women. Listen in to this cl...
The SMNTY x Truth Hounds Crossover Event
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amateur investigators with heart Anna and Kyle of the Truth Hounds podcast join us to discuss getting to the bottom of some of our most universal myst...
Happy Hour #26: I'm Coming Out?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wait, didn't we do this already? Anney shares some of her recent experiences being queer and ponders coming out to her family. Learn more about your ...
SMNTY Updates: August 2021 Edition
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for another update which means it's time to talk about sexist and racist uniform requirements, mental health, the Blizzard sexual harassment...
Women Around the World: Olympic Wins for Women Part 1
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the Olympics are underway in Tokyo, Anney and Samantha share some of the amazing wins of the women competing. Learn more about your ad-cho...
Monday Mini: Collective Trauma
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is collective trauma and why is it a public health crisis? Anney and Samantha discuss the intersectionality of trauma and why it's so important w...
SMNTY Classics: The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cris...
A Female Firsts Special
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of Female Firsts, Yves, Anney and Samantha finally get their cheesecake and champagne while discussing the importance of ...
Happy Hour #25: New Belgium
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Belgium Brewing beer is the drink of the hour, as we talk about the company's co-founder and their focus on environmentalism. Learn more about ...
SMNTY Classics: A History of Pregnancy Tests
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pregnancy tests have a colorful history tracing back to 1350 BC -- and, as you might imagine, the methods have varied greatly over the centuries. In t...
Fictional Women Around the World: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't call her Val. We uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Learn more about your ad-c...
Monday Mini: Traditions of Loss
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we mark sad occasions? How do we remember loved ones? Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of making space for grief, bittersweet memories...
SMNTY Classics: Fighting for Women's Olympic Boxing
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the 2016 Summer Olympics women's boxing event, all eyes were on U.S.A. phenom Claressa Shields. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share...
A History of Women and the Olympics
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, women have fought for the right to participate in the Olympics. Anney and Samantha trace the storied past of athletes and feminist...
Happy Hour #24: SMNTY Takes a Vacation
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As Anney and Samantha prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, tr...