Stuff Mom Never Told You

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.

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.