Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
SMNTY Classics: Charitable Burnout
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The nonprofit sector is made up of 74 percent women, but men tend to fill organizations' highest ranks. This classic episode looks at all the ins and ...
SMNTY Classics: Retail Hell
24 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Retail is America's largest employment sector that often treats its low-wage workforce worse than an H&M sales rack. Cristen and Caroline explain ...
SMNTY Classics: Are the Holidays Bad for Relationships?
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Although romantic holiday movies lead us to believe that it's the most wonderful time of the year to fall in love, it's actually the most common time ...
SMNTY Classics: The Mother of Thanksgiving
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
American Thanksgiving may have Pilgrim roots, but its modern-day celebration is the handiwork of an 18th-century magazine editor. For 30 years, Sarah ...
SMNTY Classics: The Anthropology of Pie
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pie is an ancient food that began as a utilitarian and often inedible necessity and evolved over centuries into its current role as a sweet treat and ...
Bloomerism and Feminism
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts of Dressed: The History of Fashion stop by to discuss bloomerism, feminism, and the lasting impact of the bloomer movement. It'll knock the ...
SMNTY Classics: DIY Craft Revival
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season, more people than ever are seeking out handmade, locally-sourced gifts from the likes of Etsy. But the online marketplace is only ...
SMNTY Classics: Adult Acne
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere along the line, we bought into the myth that acne is merely a rite of passage for teens, rather than something that grown-ups with jobs and ...
Making Friends with Loneliness
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest co-host Tari Harrison drops in to give her tips for making friends with loneliness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
SMNTY Classics: The Female Nude
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The female nude is a cornerstone of Western art, so how should we interpret her importance? Cristen and Caroline investigate the art history and socie...
SMNTY Classics: Skyrocketing Suicide Among Women Vets
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Women veterans are taking their own lives at staggering rates, according to the latest research from the VA. E&B take a closer look at the numbers...
Women and Pay Transparency
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the ways frequently proposed to combat the gender and racial wage gaps is with pay transparency, but that begs the question - why are we so wei...
SMNTY Classics: Halloween Slasher Spectacular!
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do slasher films glorify sex and violence toward women? What is the "final girl" archetype, and what can we learn from other slasher film tropes? Join...
SMNTY Classics: What Not to Wear on Halloween
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween 'tis the season for creative costumes, but why do so many people wear racist, offensive outfits? Cristen and Caroline discuss cultural appro...
Feminism of Running
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and guest co-host Allison Loudermilk swap personal running stories and talk about the feminism of running. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
SMNTY Classics: Can You Have Sex with a Ghost?
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ke$ha claimed to have sex with a ghost, and the pop star is not alone in the claim. So why do people believe that incubi, succubi and ghosts lurk in t...
SMNTY Classics: Women's Prisons vs. "Orange Is the New Black"
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent report found that female inmates in the US are far likelier to be disciplined than male inmates. Learn more about women's prisons, and the ac...
Invisible Illness
20 Oct 2018
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 ...
SMNTY Classics: The Sweaty History of the American Gym
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you wanted a deeper dive into the history of gyms and health spas after our recent episode on gym-timidation, we've got just the classic episode fo...
SMNTY Classics: Can Science Fiction Save the World?
13 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time, a woman has the role of famous sci-fi character Dr. Who. In this classic episode, we talk about how science fiction can be a force...
Mother, Destroyer
13 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Guest co-host Julie Douglas stops by to talk about her role as mother, and as destroyer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
SMNTY Classics - Problematic Faves: Taylor Swift
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Swift recently made the news by breaking her silence around politics. We look back at Taylor Swift's feminism in this classic episode. Learn m...
SMNTY Classics: Sexy Halloween Costumes, Why?
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A sexy Handmaid's Tale costume caused quite the controversy recently, but when did costumes for women get the sexy treatment? We look into in this cla...
Why Didn't You Believe Her?
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Horror fans Anney and guest co-host Lauren Vogelbaum talk about the horror movie trope of not believing women, and how it relates to #BelieveHer. Lea...
SMNTY Classics: Angry Women
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've had a lot of high profile examples of anger lately, and our gendered responses to them. In this classic episode, we revisit angry women, and our...
SMNTY Classics: Inside Ireland's Fight for Abortion Access
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 8th amendment banning abortion in the Republic of Ireland has been formally repealed. A & B look back at the history leading up to this point ...
Sexism and Gym-timidation
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sexism at the gym is keeping women from working out. A & B talk some history, some gym fashion, weightlifting, and how to make things better. Lea...
Gender Based Harassment Doesn't Have to be Sexual
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As more details come out about the level of ousted CBS head Les Moonves' wrongdoings, one thing is clear - gender based harassment doesn't have to be ...
SMNTY Classics: The Anita Hill Effect
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is reminiscent of Anita Hill's testimony in 1991. A & B revisit th...
A Herstory of Women Pretending to be Men
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, women have pretended to be men to enter spaces where they weren't welcome. A & B discuss some of the most famous cases, and id...
Don’t Make Mac Miller’s Death About Ariana Grande
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Yoko Effect strikes again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
SMNTY Classics: #MeToo 2: Louis CK Edition
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Louis C.K. made a surprise appearance at the Comedy Cellar. A & B revisit his predatory behavior. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
The Ugly Past of Cosmetic Surgery
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More people than ever are electing to undergo cosmetic surgery. A & B take a look at the history of cosmetic surgery and discuss why that is and w...
At Home Abortions
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B take a look at the changing laws around pill induced abortion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee ...
SMNTY Classics: Miss, Ms., Mrs.
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B revisit this episode to educate themselves about the difference between Miss, Ms., and Mrs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
Brett Kava-NAW?
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Trump's SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh? A&B try to find out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...
Women, Ambition, and Running for Office
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B are joined by author Jo Piazza to talk about her new book and the challenges faced by women running for office. Learn more about your ad-...
SMNTY Classics: Wanderlust
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B revisit a classic SMNTY episode by Cristen and Caroline about solo travel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
How Aretha Franklin's RESPECT Became a Take No Sh*t Anthem
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A&B pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the Queen of Soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener f...
Complex PTSD and #MeToo
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B talk about complex PTSD and mental health during the age of #MeToo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...
SMNTY Classics: Is Catcalling Harassment?
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B revisit the age-old question in this classic episode: Is Catcalling Harassment? Spoiler Alert: Yes. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Sexism and Tokyo Medical University
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A recent investigation revealed that admission to a prestigious medical school in Japan was rigged to keep women out. A & B discuss the ramificati...
When a Feminist is Accused of a Sex Crime
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feminist professor Avital Ronell has been accused of sexual harassment. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
SMNTY Classics: Women and White Supremacy
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A year after Charlottesvile, A & B revisit this episode looking into the women of white supremacy with the help of journalist Laura Smith and entr...
France Just Made Catcalling Illegal
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A&B break down France's new law. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
A lot of women are having bad sex
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows women are having bad sex. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio...
SMNTY Classics: Summer of Beyonce
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A&B revisit this episode on Beyonce in light of her Vogue cover. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omny...
It's okay to travel by yourself
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More and more women are traveling solo. Here's why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen...
Why do women change their names after marriage?
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A&B dive into the history (and tension) around changing your surname. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee...
Cosplaying While Female
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney is gearing up for DragonCon, so we're revisiting our favorite episode on ladies who cosplay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Were you raised by a narcissist?
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Were you raised by a narcissist? Here's how to spot a narcissist, even if it's your own parent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...
Female Journalists are Under Attack in India
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Female journalists in India are putting up with harassment, slut-shaming and worse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
SMNTY Classics: Miss America is Ditching the Swimsuit Competition
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Some big changes are coming to the pageant world. A&B revisit what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
Meet the New Zealand Prime Minister Who Gave Birth in Office
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She's only the second world leader to give birth in office. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
Terry Crews and the Men of #MeToo
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone can be sexually harassed. We need to talk about the experience for men. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Part II
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like for women who play video games, having to deal with gamer girl stereotypes, in-game harassment and a shortage of strong female characte...
SMNTY Classics: An Update on Women's Health
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With a new nominee for the US Supreme Court, A & B revisit a classic episode on women's health, and discuss the future of Roe v. Wade. The new adm...
Anna Delvey: This Summer's $cam Queen
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
B can't get enough Anna Delvey. A&B break down our fascination with scammers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Part I
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this update, A&B revisit an episode about the women making video games. What's it like for women in video games who comprise just 12 percent of...
Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment
13 Jul 2018
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...
SMNTY Classics: Will 2018 Be Another Year of the Woman?
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B look back at this classic episode, and check in to see if 2018 is shaping up to be a year of the woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at...
SMNTY Classics: Where the f*** are the pockets on women's clothing?
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After a disatrous search for a dress with pockets, Anney wanted to revisit this classic. E&B break down the quest for pocket equality. Learn more...
Emotional Labor Is Labor!
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is emotional labor? If you're a woman you're probably doing it already. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...
Why Do Men Expose Themselves?
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Louis CK. Harvey Weinstein. Why do men non consensually expose themselves? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
SMNTY Classics: When did women start running marathons?
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, A & B revist the history of women running (or not running) races. In 1972, women were finally allowed to run in the Bosto...
Trump Is Gaslighting You About Migrant Kids At The Border
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of kids have been taken from their parents at our borders and the administration is lying about it. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Pansexuality
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B break down pansexuality and discuss pansexual representation in media and fan fiction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
SMNTY Classics: The Forgotten Black Women of Punk Rock
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Punk rock is often thought of as a 'white thing' even though it has roots in Black communities. Self-proclaimed riot girl Bridget explores the erasure...
Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 2
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our 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 matters. Past ...
Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 1
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part I of this two-part episode, A & B g...
SMNTY Classics: #MeToo Update
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B discuss some updates on #MeToo, and take a look back at how it started in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
You Don't Have To Be A "Cool Girl"
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and B aren't "cool girls" and that's A-OK. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listene...
Inside Ireland's Fight for Abortion Access
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Young Irish emigrants went #HomeToVote to overturn the country's ban on abortion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwor...
SMNTY Classics: Role Overload: Working Daughters
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B revisit the interview that Emilie & B did with author Liz O’Donnell last year that explored the trade-offs women face when juggling a ...
Gaslighting 101
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here's how you can recognize it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Why Isn't the Medical Community Taking Women's Pain Seriously?
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Bridget get real about painful sex and why the medical community is so bad at listening to women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...
SMNTY Classics: Larry Nassar's Crimes
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A & B revisit the story of Larry Nassar, who was convicted for decades of serial sexual abuse. Here's what his crimes tell us about how society se...
How To Be Married
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A&B are joined by Jo Piazza to discuss the ins and outs of "I do." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
Kim Kardashian: Stop Hawking Appetite Suppressants to Young Women!
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Glamorizing food issues isn't cute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
SMNTY Classics: Why You're Seeing Cyntoia Brown's Tragic Story Everywhere
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Bridget revisit this classic episode to discuss the heartbreaking story of a 16 year-old victim of sex trafficking. Learn more about your a...
The Ins and Outs of Prom
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's prom season! Anney and B unpack the history of prom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.co...
Please Stop Calling the Police On Every Little Thing
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
911 isn't your personal complaint hotline. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
SMNTY Classics: The Magnificent History of Women & Whiskey
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Despite its uber-masculine connotation, it's women who are behind the renaissance of this delightful drink, and women who were instrumental to its Ame...
Can't Hardly Wait to Talk About Stalking
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stalking is not romantic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Things That Made Me Feminist: Bitch Magazine
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and B are joined by Bitch Magazine cofounder Andi Zeisler to talk about the story behind the feminist staple. Learn more about your ad-choices ...
Disabled Isn't A Dirty Word
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How activist and content creator Annie Segarra is trying to destigmatize disability. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Are NFL Cheerleaders Being Exploited?
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A topless photoshoot is raising new questions about the treatment of cheerleaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
The Fem-Pire Strikes Back
05 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For those that find the lack of ladies in the Star Wars universe disturbing, is there a new hope on the horizon? The force is strong with this episode...
Why the Notorious RBG is a BFD
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Irin Carmon, coauthor of Notorious RBG, joins Anney and Bridget to talk about how the Supreme Court justice became so notorious . Learn more about yo...
How Cameron Esposito is Revolutionizing Queer Media
28 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ representations on screen can be sooo awful. Cameron Esposito is trying to change that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
Where the F are the Female Action Figures?
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There aren't that many female action figures. Anney and B break down why that matters Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
Unpopular Opinion: 4/20 is Annoying
21 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This 4/20, Anney and B give an overview of the country's changing weed laws and B shares an unpopular opinion on the stoner holiday. Learn more about...
How SESTA is Putting Sex Workers at Risk
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
...and how to fight back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
How To Be The Final Girl In A Horror Movie
14 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice a lot of horror movies end with one girl standing? Anney & B explore why that is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...
How To Be A Bad Feminist
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anney & B recall their feminist journeys and their embrace of being a "bad feminist." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Get Drinks With Your New SMNTY Team
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
B grabs drinks with new SMMTY co-host Anney and correspondent Yves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnys...
How to Deal With Grief
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Women deal with loss differently. B talks to Molly Rosen Guy about the loss of her father and how she's dealing with grief. Learn more about your a...
Gender Disparity from Beyond the Grave
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Men get more obituaries than women. The New York Times' Jessica Bennett is trying to fix that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
How the Jane Collective helped women get abortions
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Before Roe v Wade made abortion legal, women still needed them. B is joined by Heather Booth who started an underground network to give women abortion...
March for Our Lives and Gun Violence as a Feminist Issue
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
B revisits our ep on gun violence to give an update on the March on Our Lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...