Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
How Jenny Yang is making space for Asian women in comedy
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
B shares a few laughs funny lady Jenny Yang and talks through how to make comedy more inclusive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...
How Clinic Escorts Work
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A behind the scenes look at the escorts at the front lines of the War on Women's Health Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
WorkWives & Ladyfriends: A SMNTY live celebration
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Taped lived from, SXSW, we're doing a deep dive on the importance of the work wife and the ins and outs of lady-friendships. Learn more about your ad...
What Homelessness Looks Like For Women
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
... And how you can help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
The Women of Wakanda
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
B is joined by Still Processing's Jenna Wortham to talk through the women in the hit film Black Panther. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
Lisa Simpson IRL
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this super-special SMNTY, Yeardley Smith, aka the voice of Lisa Simpson, sits down with B to talk about Springfield's favorite lil feminist. Learn...
The future of SMNTY
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On E's' last official SMNTY episode, we look back on what a wild ride it's been. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
Domestic Violence in Our House
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our very own White House is being used. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
How Sponsored Content killed the Mommy Internet
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mom bloggers say the internet has changed. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/l...
Mass Shootings Are A Feminist Issue
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Like many mass shooters, the Parkland shooter had a history of troubling behavior against women. We need to talk about it. Learn more about your ad-c...
US Women of Color to Watch in the Winter Olympics
17 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re cheering on team USA - and especially this extraordinary boundary-breaking women of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Larry Nassar's Crimes
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Nassar was convicted for decades of serial sexual abuse. Here's what his crimes tell us about how society sees women and girls Learn more about...
This Black History Month, Don't Forget About the Women!
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Black History Month is the perfect time to remember that women's contributions often go unnoticed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
Why Are Millennial Women So Into Horoscopes?
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Horoscopes have been labeled “millennial spirituality” and are taking over the internet. What gives?! Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...
Can A Marriage Be Feminist?
03 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Newly-engaged E and marriage-agnostic B sit down with writer Jill Fillipovic to find out if there’s such a thing as a feminist marriage. Learn more...
Is Skincare Feminism’s New Salve?
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Skincare became many feminist’s new form of self-care in 2017. But can we detoxify our way past the patriarchy? Learn more about your ad-choices at...
Oprah 2020?
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After her inspiring Golden Globes speech, E&B break down the case for and against President Oprah Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www...
What does it mean to be ‘Unladylike’ in 2018?
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget and Emilie sit down with former SMNTY hosts, Cristen & Caroline to hear how they’re embracing being ‘Unladylike’ and how you can, to...
Aziz Ansari, #MeToo, and the Media
20 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What allegations against comedian Aziz Ansari means for #MeToo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudi...
Will 2018 Be Another Year of the Woman?
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re nearly one year into the Trump Presidency and it looks like more women are running for office than ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...
Are women using wine to cope with the patriarchy?
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many people give up drinking in January. Here’s what boozing means for women and feminism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...
Revisiting Tonya Harding
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The saga of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan is more complicated than you might remember. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...
Will #TimesUp help curb sexual harassment?
06 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of #MeToo, hundreds of Hollywood A-listers are fighting back against sexual misconduct. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
How to Make New Year’s Resolutions Actually Stick
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While Bridget might roll her eyes at the thought of sure-to-fail New Year’s Resolutions, Emilie geeks out on today’s episode with a bunch of Bosse...
Our Hopes for 2018
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B look back on the wild year that’s been 2017 and share their hopes for women and the world in the new year. Learn more about your ad-choices...
What Gender Reveal Parties Reveal About Us
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B break down why the made-for-social-media “gender reveal party” trend is...complicated. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
What’s the Deal with Women’s Colleges?
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie and Bridget chat with resident lil’ sis, Isabel, about her experience at a women’s college and explore the merits of single-sex higher educ...
Can I be a feminist and still enjoy trashy reality TV shows?
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Reality TV is a harmless guilty pleasure...or is it? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/liste...
Girl Boy Scouts?
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Boy Scouts of America recently announced they’ll be accepting girls into their program next year, to the surprise of the Girl Scouts of America....
Here's Why You're Seeing Cyntoia Brown's Tragic Story Everywhere
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B discuss the heartbreaking story of a 16 year-old victim of sex trafficking Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
Role Overload: A National Crisis
09 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rounding out the conversation on role overload, E&B interview author and think tank policy wonk, Brigid Schulte on the national crisis that is wor...
The Ballad of the Hairy Feminist
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief history of the war on pubes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...
Fictional Feminists: Daria
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why everyone loves “the Misery Chick” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Role Overload: Single Ladies
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Single women aren’t always included in conversations about role overload. B&E talk with writer Julia Carpenter about what this looks like for al...
The Women of Walmart (and Modcloth)
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart owns popular "feminist" retailer ModCloth. This Black Friday, we unpack why they might not want consumers to know that. Learn more about your...
Role Overload: Working Mothers
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the conversation on role overload, E&B interview author Tiffany Dufu on working parenthood - and how she’s learned to “drop the bal...
#MeToo 2: Louis CK Edition
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Louis CK apologies for years of predatory sexual behavior. E&B unpack what it means for women in comedy. Learn more about your ad-choices at http...
Where the f*** are the pockets on women's clothing?
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B break down the quest for pocket equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener...
Role Overload: Working Daughters
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the start of a new miniseries on role overload, E&B interview author Liz O’Donnell to explore the trade-offs women face when juggling a caree...
Problematic Faves: Taylor Swift
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget and Emilie are joined by Refinery29's Elisa Kreisinger to talk through Taylor Swift's talent, influence, and feminism. Learn more about your ...
#MeToo
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The origins of the viral anti sexual harassment campaign Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/l...
Arrested For Braiding Hair?
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to our episode on "feminist hair," you already know hair is a sensitive issue, particularly for Black women, who are often police...
Motorcycle Mavens
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Carrasco recently became the first woman to win a world championship motorcycle race, sparking a conversation about the rising numbers of women ri...
Campus Sexual Assault & Title IX
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should student victims be asked to "mediate" with their rapists? That's what the latest guidelines passed down from the Department of Education, led b...
The F*** Off Fund
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 70% of millennial women have experienced financial abuse. In today’s episode, E&B interview financial educator Tonya Rapley to break down...
Are Men Messier Than Women?
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are men actually messier than women? Or is that just some sexist stereotype? E&B break down the surprising research behind who makes more "ew." L...
Skyrocketing Suicide Among Women Vets
13 Oct 2017
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...
The Surprising Benefits of Journaling
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the many mental health benefits of journaling? With journals on the rise, B&E talk with Buzzfeed's Rachel Wilkerson Miller to discuss ...
Pregnant in Prison
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How should we be treating imprisoned pregnant women? Perhaps we could start by not shackling them to the hospital bed during labor. Learn more about ...
Problematic Faves: Judge Judy
04 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of someone...even though you KNOW their record on feminist issues isn't exactly stellar? Today we're introducing a series profiling wome...
Silicon Valley Sexism, Pt 2
29 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B continue the conversation on why the tech world can be so hostile towards women - and what's being done about it. Learn more about your ad-ch...
Silicon Valley Sexism, Pt 1
27 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Women continue to be drastically underrepresented in tech and are leaving the field at TWICE the rate of their male-identifying coworkers. E&B bre...
The Problem With a Pinterest-Perfect Life
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we strive for social media perfection in lieu of IRL connection? E&B unpack the problems with the quest for online "effortless c...
Women and the Trades
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Women are underrepresented in trades like autoworking, plumbing, and welding. E&B unpack what can be done to increase representation of women in t...
The Forgotten Black Women of Punk Rock
15 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Punk rock is often thought of as a "white thing" even though it's always had roots in Black communities. Self-proclaimed riot girl, Bridget, walks us ...
Women & White Supremacy
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The display of white supremacy and neo-Nazism in Charlottesville demands a conversation on women's roles in perpetuating systems of oppression. E&...
Baby Powder is Killing Black Women
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B look at the disturbing data around baby powder, Black women, and cancer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
What's Wrong with School Dress Codes?
06 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Do school dress codes actually make students more effective? E&B break down the research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
The Women of the Labor Movement
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Women are poised to make up the majority of union members by 2020. This Labor Day, E&B look back at the history of women in the US labor movement ...
Negotiation No-No's
30 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiating a salary or promotion can be nerve-wracking. Here are all the mistakes we’ve made, so you don’t have to. Learn more about your ad-cho...
The Untold History of Women's Equality Day
25 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Women's Equality is one of those bittersweet holidays. It marks the incredible effort that led to US women gaining the right to vote, while reminding ...
Intersectional Feminism 101
23 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The term "intersectionality" is pretty popular these days. Emilie & Bridget unpack the origin of this term, why it's so important, and how we all ...
What are HBCUs and why do they matter?
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Historically black colleges and universities serve an important purpose in creating equal opportunity - and the majority of students on HBCU campuses ...
Lisa Simpson: Springfield's Favorite Feminist
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Simpson is the smart, musically talented, mathematically-inclined, anti-capitalist, vegetarian, feminist hero we need - today and every day. Lea...
Men Going Their Own Way
11 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
MGTOW is the curious philosophy behind a growing online community of men committed to "protecting their own sovereignty above all else." Their main ta...
Coming out at work
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should you come out as LGBTQ at work? It's not as simple as you might think. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Unpacking 'The Handmaid's Tale'
04 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Atwood's best-selling dystopian novel has new life as a Hulu special that's hitting close to home. Bridget and Emilie unpack why this cinemat...
The Misnomer of 'Manterruptions'
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The politics of interrupting are more complicated than most headlines suggest. Emilie shares an unpopular opinion, but Bridget's not necessarily convi...
Mental Health in Black Communities
28 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In Black communities especially, struggling with mental health issues is still taboo. And that’s a problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...
Work Fails
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all make mistakes - it's what makes us human! But what happens when you mess up at work? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
V is for Veganism
21 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly half of vegetarians are men, but veganism is an overwhelmingly women-dominated lifestyle. E&B unpack the pros and cons of a plant-based lif...
Oh, Miley
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Miley Cyrus dropped hip hop like it’s hot, saying she no longer identifies with the genre. But this stylistic choice is far from simple, and indicat...
Women and ADHD
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We think of ADHD as a disorder impacting boys - and that’s a problem. Bridget and Emilie unpack why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...
B*tches Who Bike
12 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In E&B's first live show, they chat with Atlanta Bicycle Coalition's Executive Director, Rebecca Serna, about women bicyclists takin' it to the st...
Nipple Nonsense
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know it was once considered scandalous for men to go topless? But they fought for and won that right nearly a century ago, while women's nippl...
The Magnificent History of Women & Whiskey
05 Jul 2017
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...
Marriage v. Ambition
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Does a woman’s career ambitions hurt her dating life? Do we down-play our ambitions to attract an opposite-sex partner? E&B break down the surpr...
Ivanka Trump's 'Feminism'
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some consider Ivanka to be the best hope for the Trump administration when it comes to gender politics. But when you look at Ivanka’s brand of femin...
The Resistance Will Be Marketed
23 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
From pussy hats to "nevertheless, she persisted" swag, who profits off of the movement? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...
How Teen Vogue Got Woke
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Teen Vogue has gone in a distinctly "woke" editorial direction this past year. Emilie and Bridget unpack how this rad change in tone came to be - and ...
Gals in the Gig Economy
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The majority of workers in the “gig economy” will soon be female. Does this leave us empowered - or exploited? Learn more about your ad-choices a...
US Women's National Hockey Team and Equal Pay
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
E&B give an inside look at the National Women's Hockey League's fight for equal pay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...
What Is Benevolent Sexism?
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with the kind of sexism that’s veiled in politeness? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...
Policing Women's Speech
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
People love giving women advice on how to speak at work. But is this advice always grounded in fact? E&B break it down. Learn more about your ad-...
'Auntie Maxine' Waters
02 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters is having a millennial moment. How and why did she become a viral meme in the age of Trump? Bridget and Emilie ...
Women and Pyramid Schemes
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Multi Level Marketing business ventures like LuLaRoe and ItWorks are getting more popular, especially with women. Can selling leggings on Facebook rea...
The New War on Women's Health
26 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The new administration has ushered in a whole new slew of attacks on women’s health - both at home and abroad. Here’s what you need to know. Lear...
Is My Hair a Feminist Statement?
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Short or long? Natural or relaxed? To dye or not to dye? In this episode, Emilie and Bridget ask: is my hairstyle a reflection of my feminism? Learn ...
The Mommy Tax
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Having a child currently comes with a hefty price tag - including reducing overall earnings for the average woman. But did you know it comes with a pa...
Can We Be Friends?
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why does making friends as a grown woman feel so dang...awkward? Also, hey from your new SMNTY co-hosts, Emilie and Bridget! Can we, like, hang? Lear...
Classic Episode: Single Moms, Then and Now
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Raising a family can be challenging, especially as a single parent. In time for Mother's Day, Cristen and Caroline highlight the history of single mom...
Classic Episode: Is catcalling harassment?
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some men yell at women on the street? Cristen and Caroline discuss why catcalling happens and women's century-long fight against street harassm...
Classic Episode: The Vegetarian Gender
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Why are women likelier to be vegetarian and vegan? Cristen and Caroline cook up a podcast feast of facts about the history of vegetarianism and what g...
Classic Episode: Women of a Certain Age
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are certain societal hangups about women of a certain age timeless? Cristen and Caroline take a look at why many women describe aging as a process of ...
Classic Episode: The Breast Cancer Gene
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After Angelina Jolie announced her preventive mastectomy, more women requested breast cancer gene testing. Caroline and Cristen explore the science, s...
Classic Episode: Latina Feminism 101
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline and Cristen first discuss influential Latinas in America. They then explore the history of Chicana feminism and its past and present frustrat...
Classic Episode: Does rape culture exist?
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our two-part series on rape and sexual assault, Cristen and Caroline examine the concept of rape culture and the sobering statistics of...
Classic Episode: A Brief History of Rape
17 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of a two-part series examining rape and sexual assault, Cristen and Caroline look at the legal evolution of the crime of rape and how civi...
Classic Episode: The Notorious RBG
12 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Supreme Court Justic Ruth Bader Ginsburg, aka The Notorious RBG, has become a pop cultural rock star for her judicial outspokenness on equality and re...
Classic Episode: Lady Stoners
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pop culture stereotypes marijuana users as lovable, underachieving stoner guys, but what about weed-loving women? Cristen and Caroline discuss the pas...