Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
Monday Mini: Compulsory Heterosexuality
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is compulsory heterosexuality, and why is it so insidious?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 2)
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of the Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff episode Anney guested on with Margaret Killjoy, they continue to delve into vaccines and the legacy ...
Feminist Movie Friday: The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The third film in The Mummy takes the franchise to China. We discuss the highs, lows and possibilities of the 2008 film. Let Samantha have this!See om...
Happy Hour #198: Speak Fanilect to Me
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is fanilect? The often funny shared language between fans is being studied by linguists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 1)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, Margaret Killjoy and Anney talk about vaccines and complicated historical characters. See omny...
Feminists Around the World: Zanele Muholi
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're focusing on Zanele Muholi, visual activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Convo About No Contact
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, there has been a lot of back and forth about going no contact in typically family relationships. Anney and Samantha break down what's going ...
Spoiled Saturdays: Slash/Back
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nyla Innuksuk's 2022 film Slash/Back follows a group of Indigenous girls figuring out friendships, family and...how to fend off an alien invasion. Ann...
SMNTY Classics: An Interview with Jo Piazza
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, podcaster and friend of the show Jo Piazza offers a future cheese plate while discussing her upcoming book The Sicilian Inheritance and her po...
Happy Hour #197: Gender Affirming Events
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of a rough 2025, we spotlight some good news with gender affirming events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Finding My Dance
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ria Thundercloud's 2022 children's book Finding My Dance follows her journey in dance, from Indigenous to classical, and motherhood.See omnystudio.com...
Feminists Around the World: Siku Allooloo
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about Indigenous activist and artist Siku Allooloo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Moms Are Not Alright
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of recent popular media really highlights that moms are struggling. What's going on here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples in this classic episo...
Female Firsts: Dr. Margaret S. Collins
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yves breaks down the history of Dr. Margaret S. Collins, the first professionally trained Black woman entomologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Happy Hour #196: Single Lady Problems
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being single comes with a lot of perks, but also some specific problems that remind us all its good to have friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Larry Summers and the Epstein Emails
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The release of the Epstein emails made clear that people of all types were involved, including Larry Summers, who has connections to Harvard and OpenA...
Feminists Around the World: More Women Led Indigenous Organizations
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we highlight more organizations doing great work led by Indigenous women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Are Boyfriends Embarrassing? (Part 2)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of our conversation about the response to Chanté Joseph's Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing now?", we delve ...
SMNTY Classics: Feminist Movie Friday - What's Cooking?
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic, four families come together for the holidays and drama ensues in the 2000s Thanksgiving movie What's Cooking?See omnystudio.com/liste...
A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 2
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our analysis of the New York City mayoral results, friend of the show Joey digs into what the results might mean and the legacy of #MeT...
Happy Hour #195: Adulting in Chaos
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adulting these days looks different, and can feel like a lot. As the holidays approach, we chat about the impact our politics are having on adulting.S...
A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 1
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show and New York City correspondent Joey breaks down Zohran Mamdani's win and what it means. Links: The Liberal Wine Moms...
Fictional Women Around the World: Naru
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the character Naru debuted in the 2022 film Prey, she was historic in a lot of ways. Clever, strong and smart, she (and her dog) had what it took...
Monday Mini: Are Boyfriends Embarrassing? (Part 1)
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chanté Joseph's recent Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" hit a nerve and started a lot of conversation. We chat about som...
SMNTY Classics: Dr. Ellie Sattler
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney...
SMNTY Interviews: Caitlin Blunnie
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Happy Hour #194: Breathing Life into Life Day
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Religious Horror: Part 2
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious ha...
Feminists Around the World: Indigenous Organizations to Know
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Why Are Men Lying About Politics on Dating Apps?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the rise of Trumpism, more and more conservative men are lying about their politics on dating apps. We swipe through some numbers and explanation...
SMNTY Classics: Sister Act
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in this classic episode. We talk about sisterhood, belie...
Religious Horror: Part 1
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The power of SMNTY compels you! The genre of religious horror has had a huge impact on not only film, but beliefs, especially around women. We shine a...
Happy Hour #193: Some Good News!
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After some elections in the US, Anney and Samantha chat about some wins and some things to look out for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 2
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joey returns to wrap up our conversation on New York Comic Con and conventions, especially on progress and areas that need work.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Feminists Around the World: Fahima Hashim
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 1
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Joey swings by to chat about the good and bad of this year's New York Comic Con, and conventions in general. Much nerdery ensues.Se...
SMNTY Classics: Do Layoffs Impact Women More?
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. In this classic episode, we look at a few examples and untangle some ...
SMNTY Fiction: Gone to Rot
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman searches for a new home. She finds one, but not the one she expected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #192: Of the Beaten Path Horror Movies
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
SMNTY Classics: Fear Street
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer classic episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, ...
SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Sally
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sally, the Ragdoll from 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, resonated with a lot of people. We piece together her history, and talk about the good ...
Monday Mini: Sexual Assault and Rape Culture Today
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent conversations online have only highlighted that, with the help of the current US administration, victim-blaming and dismissal of women is alive...
Spoiled Saturday: Dangerous Animals
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather face a shark or a serial killer? The 2025 film Dangerous Animals asks that question and the heroine has a decisive answer. Anney and ...
SMNTY Classics: Heather Mason
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles he...
Happy Hour #191: Leveling Up on Hobbies
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha ponders stepping into a teacher role in one of her hobbies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Misinformation, TikTok and Birth Control
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, social media has been awash in misinformation around birth control. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on, why its working and ...
Fictional Women Around the World: Rain Ocampo
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resident Evil is one of the most well-known survival horror video game series of all time, spawning a legion of films. The first movie featured Rain O...
Monday Mini: Pride and Coming Out Day
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we mark Atlanta Pride and Coming Out Day, SMNTY digs into some history, impact, and why it matters more than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
SMNTY Classics: Trick or Treat?
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks...
Female Firsts: Homai Vyarawalla
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yves shares a snapshot of the life and works of Homai Vyarawalla, India's first woman photojournalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Happy Hour #190: Silent Hill f New Episode Plus
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY returns to Silent Hill to unlock even more secrets and themes around marriage, independence and choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Book Club: Nothing But Blackened Teeth
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a group of friends trek to a historic haunted house for a wedding, what could go wrong? The answer is explored in Cassandra Khaw's work Nothing B...
Feminists Around the World: Brittany Woods Orrison
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we celebrate the works of Indigenous activist and multi-talented creator and athlete Brittany Woods Orrison.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Monday Mini: What's Going on with Abortion in South Carolina?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent proposed legislation in South Carolina would introduce the strictest abortion laws in the country if passed, and open door for other states to ...
SMNTY Classics: New Moon and Eclipse
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down th...
SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Sharon Malone
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author, podcaster and advocate Dr. Sharon Malone chats with us about what she's learned from her decades of experience in the medical field when it co...
A Look At What's Going on in the Asian Community
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha dig into the history and present of the Asian community in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing Earsay: The Audible and iHeart Audiobook Club!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ed Helms and Kal Penn as they dive into the world’s biggest audiobooks. Earsay kicks off with a deep dive into Audible’s immersive, f...
Happy Hour #189: SMNTY Takes a Train
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha recaps her recent trip to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Amaranta Gomez Regalado
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're shining a light on the works of social anthropologist Amaranta Gomez Regalado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Do Women Love Fall?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes. Yes they do. It turns out there are a lot of reasons why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Twilight
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once in a blue moon, we do a combination book and movie episode. This is one of those times. Come along with us as we break down vampires, werewolves,...
An Update On Crisis Pregnancy Centers
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since our previous episode on crisis pregnancy centers, or CPCs, their numbers in the US have only grown as the number of abortion clinics declines. W...
Happy Hour #188: Ponderings on Silent Hill f
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When one gets to the end of a game like Silent Hill f, one has many thoughts and questions, especially about the messaging around women, conformity an...
A Look at Modern Friendship: Part 2
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our deep dive into friendship, Anney and Samantha dig into more questions around adult friendships.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Feminists Around the World: Sara Mora
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we shine a light on the works and advocacy of Sara Mora, an immigration rights activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Rapture
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another date, another prediction of rapture. Anney and Samantha brush up on some current events, history and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
SMNTY Classics: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inher...
Introducing: Curse of: America’s Next Top Model
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring mod...
A Look at Modern Friendship: Part 1
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does friendship look like for adults these days? How do adults make (and keep) close relationships, and why do people drift apart? Anney and Sama...
Happy Hour #187: Untangling the Knitting Controversy
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent experiment in easing anxiety and preventing doom scrolling backfired when the knowledge of knitters was dismissed.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Facebook's Abortion Blackout
25 Sep 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...
Fictional Women Around the World: Morticia Addams
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The matriarch of the Addams family, Morticia Addams, contains (often dangerous) multitudes. We brush off her legacy when it comes to sexuality and mot...
Monday Mini: Gender Differences in Gambling
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More women are gambling. Why, and what does it mean?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Wednesday Addams
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Wednesday Addams hates us and we love her for it. Why do we have a fascination with deadpan women? What does femi...
Book Club: Undead Girl Gang
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After her best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Mila Flores uses magic to bring her back for one week to get to the bottom of what happened...
Happy Hour #186: Podcasting in Media
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this self-indulgent episode, Anney and Samantha chat about some examples of podcasting in television shows and movies.See omnystudio.com/listener f...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Part 3, Chapter 5)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the finale of the Terminus trilogy, Tilda and Madison try to escape all the forces that want to control or destroy them.See omnystudio.com/listener...
Feminists Around the World: Nirvana Bhandary
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we spotlight the work of Nepali agitator, activist, writer and filmmaker Nirvana Bhandary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Americans Are Leaving
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the 2025 US Presidential election, the number of people trying to leave the US has increased. Anney and Samantha go over some of the reasons why...
SMNTY Classics: Women in Crisis
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently? We investigate in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Female Firsts: Mary S. Peake
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yves schools us on the history of Mary S. Peake, a trailblazing Black American teacher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #185: A Call for Birthday Advice
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha is embarking on a birthday journey to New York, and has sent up the SMNTY signal for recommendations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Clue
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tro...
Feminists Around the World: Caitlin Blunnie
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, uses art to advocate for all kinds of rights, including reproductive rights and queer rights, amongst so many other...
Monday Mini: Women and Guilt
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple studies show that women report feeling more guilt than men across the board. We discuss some specific examples.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
SMNTY Classics: Sex and the City and SMNTY
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In light of the ending of the reboot of Sex and the City, Anney and Samantha look into the feminism of the show, the characters, and its legacy in thi...
The Power of Self-Soothing
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is self-soothing and what does it have to do with women and stress? Anney and Samantha chat about the science behind comfort habits.See omnystudi...
Happy Hour #184: Post Con
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anney is back from DragonCon, and talks about the things and cosplays that stood out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joey Reviews Flame Con
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Joey Patt discusses their experience at Flame Con, a convention focused on the queer community. We talk about cosplay, drag, art, a...
Feminists Around the World: Protesting Today
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we protest safely today? We talk about some recent protests, and some tips for safe protesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Monday Mini: Self-Silencing
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is self-silencing, and how does it impact women, and their health, specifically?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Anne of Avonlea
30 Aug 2025
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...
Spoiled Saturdays: K-Pop Demon Hunter
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/...
Happy Hour #183: Making Friends These Days
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making new friends, and maintaining existing friendships, these days is tricky. We chat about some of the reasons why.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Falsely Blaming Trans People
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In multiple recent instances, trans people have baselessly been blamed for instances of violence or devastation they had nothing to do with. Bridget T...
Feminists Around the World: Catalina Velasquez
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're highlighting the work of Catalina Velasquez, a trans and immigration activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Yet Another Reason Toxic Fandom Needs to Go
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There a lot of reasons toxic fandom needs to go, many we've already talked about. One we haven't? The ability to complain when we don't like something...
SMNTY Classics: Anne of Green Gables
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables.See omnystudio.com/lis...