Stuff Mom Never Told You

Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're highlighting Shantasha Naomi Laing's poetry book "Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman".See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Monday Mini: When Media Makes You Cry

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Good media can truly move us, and allow us space for catharsis and experience shared vulnerability. Science indicates there a lot of pros to this - an...

The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 2

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through the Valley. Monumental decisions are made that forever change the course of our characters and story. Things quickly unravel as Jackson is att...

Female Firsts: Hide Hyodo Shimizu

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yves joins us to unpack the life and achievements of Hide Hyodo Shimizu, a Japanese Canadian woman dedicated to education and voting rights.See omnyst...

Happy Hour #165: The Family Balancing Act

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our current polarized environment, a lot of us are struggling with how to deal with family and friends we don't agree with, especially with misinfo...

SMNTY Classics: What's Up With Youtube?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise i...

Fictional Women Around the World: Yelena Belova

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yelena Belova doesn't want to be a hero, but she became one with her own poses and general vibe. Her bond with Natasha Romanoff continues to guide man...

Monday Mini: The Benefits of Happy News

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it!See omnystud...

The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 1

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between...

Women, Taxes and Tariffs

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Tax day and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs. Se...

Happy Hour #164: In our Easter Best

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

SMNTY Classics: #Women and #History

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. ...

Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Author, librarian and activist Ann Allen Shockley has been influential in elevating Black works in libraries, and is a groundbreaking author.See omnys...

Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? We dig into the resea...

SMNTY Interviews: Nikki Porcher

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Porcher of Buy From A Black Woman breaks down ethical buying, boycotts and supporting local businesses and communities.See omnystudio.com/listen...

Happy Hour #163: Things to Celebrate

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha recount some of their recent adventures, including their love of food and libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

SMNTY Interviews: Monique (AKA Blackbeltbabe)

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monique, also known on social media as Blackbeltbabe, shares her experience in organizing and social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we highlight the work of ecologist and scientist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: What's Happening with Deportations in the US?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The current administration has not been shy about detaining and deporting people, legally or not. We break down some of what's going on.See omnystudio...

SMNTY Classics: Edward Blum v Black Women

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support margin...

SMNTY Interview: Katie Mitchell

04 Apr 2025

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...

Happy Hour #162: The Feeling Before

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The unknown is often horrible, but in some instances, it is a beautiful space of imagination - or at least, a space before you know how things shake o...

Who is Candace Owens?

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning...

Feminists Around the World: Lee Gordon

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're taking about Lee Gordon, queer activist and organizer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: Equal Pay Day

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year's Equal Pay Day marked another reminder that the gender wage gap is alive and well. We break down some numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

SMNTY Classics: How to be a Feminist Business with Renee Powers

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic episode, Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society...

Feminist Movie Friday: Clueless

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As if! The 90s classic Clueless featured iconic lines, scenes and outfits that left an enduring cultural impact. Anney and Samantha pull out our vinta...

Happy Hour #161: Allergy Season!

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Allergy season has fully taken hold in SMNTY world, coating us in yellow pollen, and it is not going away anytime soon. Samantha talks about the disru...

SMNTY Interviews: Allison Raskin

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The intersection between mental health and relationships is not often discussed and frequently misunderstood. Relationship coach, author and podcaster...

Feminists Around the World: Catt Smalls

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're highlighting Catt Smalls, a Black woman game developer behind titles like Sweetxheart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Monday Mini: Another Update on Gaming!

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha give an update on their gaming, ask for suggestions and give a few of their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

SMNTY Classics: Unearthing Mary Anning and Women in Fossils

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to women digging up stuff, there's a lot to uncover. We shine a light on one of the most tenacious historical examples, and give an over...

SMNTY Interviews: WhatsHerName

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia and Katie of the WhatsHerName podcast join us to break down the importance of talking about the lost women of history, how numerous they are, a...

Happy Hour #160: So You Say You're Ace?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The road to self-acceptance can have a lot of twists and turns, many of which can impact your relationships, romantic or not.See omnystudio.com/listen...

Female Firsts: Ora Washington

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ora Washington was a force to be reckoned with on both the basketball and tennis court. Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat shines a light on her story a...

Fictional Women Around the World: Piper Halliwell

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The hit show Charmed introduced audiences to the powerful witch Piper Halliwell, who became a fan favorite. We delve into her struggles with family, r...

Monday Mini: Women and Long Covid

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the fifth year anniversary of COVID, a lot of us are looking back, and more research is coming out. One thing the research indicates is that women ...

SMNTY Classics: A Snapshot of Women in Photography

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is photography still a male-dominated industry? Listen in to learn more about women's roles in the history of photography, including the work of F...

SMNTY Interviews: Molly Conger

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Conger of the podcast Weird Little Guys joins us to break down how the terrible figures in our world are...ultimately strange and just human. We...

Happy Hour #159: Navigating Disappointment

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us are dealing with a lot of disappointment. We chat about dealing with that, and the importance of shouting out the good things.See omnystud...

Book Club: Ghost Summer (Part 2)

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our discussion of Tananarive Due's collection of short stories Ghost Summer, we delve into themes of grief, the apocalypse and innocence....

Feminists Around the World: Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many years, Bishop Budde has backed up her words with intersectional activism. Her recent speech at the January 2025 US presidential inauguration ...

Monday Mini: The Sin of Empathy

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, the 'sin of empathy' has taken hold of some extreme parts of Western Christianity, and has fed into the rise of Christian Nationalism. What ...

SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the c...

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 3)

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Desperate to reunite with her son, Tilda searches for supplies and information, but the situation is grim. As she debates her options, a outsider appr...

Happy Hour #158: When the Past Runs By

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes echoes of your past life hang over you. Anney and Samantha discuss such instances, of change, both personally and on a larger scale.See omny...

Book Club: Ghost Summer (Part 1)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A good short story can evoke so many thoughts and emotions. Tananarive Due's short story collection Ghost Summer does just that. Anney and Samantha br...

Feminists Around the World: Trans Organizations in the US

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Trans rights continue to be attacked in the US (and around the world), we highlight some organizations fighting back in Texas and Alabama. See...

Monday Mini: Women's History Month 2025

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March is Women's History Month, and SMNTY will celebrate no matter what the US administration says. Anney and Samantha give a rundown of this event, a...

SMNTY Classics: Ladies of the Blues

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Black women have been the heart and soul of blues music since its inception. We talk about some of the mothers, queens and empresses of the blues in t...

Feminist Movie Friday: Summer of Soul

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1969, the Harlem Cultural Festival was a joyous celebration of Black culture, music and Harlem, in a time of so much societal shift. Despite how po...

Happy Hour #159: Escape from New York (SATC S3, Ep 13)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listener, friend of the show and Sex and the City expert Jasmine joins us in our continuing Sex and the City watch and react series.See omnystudio.com...

Companies and DEI

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on when it comes to companies dropping DEI initiatives, boycotts, the complexities of the whole situ...

Feminists Around the World: Nikki Porcher

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us are looking to support local businesses, particularly those owned by Black women. Nikki Porcher has done a lot of the work for us with buy...

Monday Mini: The Superbowl Ad Roundup

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the Big Game (TM) is over, some of the ads are still on our brains. Anney and Samantha discuss some of the fumbles and the touchdowns.See omnyst...

SMNTY Classics: Mary Edmonia Lewis

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to ac...

Female Firsts: Florence Cole Talbert

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Florence Cole Talbert was a trailblazer in the world of opera, especially for Black women. Yves composes they story of her life and accomplishments. &...

Happy Hour #158: SMNTY (Doesn't) Go Method

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's awards season, so Anney and Samantha talk acting, and particularly, method acting. In this spicy chat, we talk about how method acting has typica...

SMNTY Interviews: Evan The Bioethicist

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is bioethics? How do we deal with all of the misinformation and disinformation in the realm of public health? What are some of the silver linings...

Fictional Women Around the World: Storm

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The X-Men character Storm was one of the  most powerful characters, and had a huge lasting impact. We excavate all of the complex storylines that...

Monday Mini: SMNTY Checks Their Calendar

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The new US administration has launched a lot of attacks against DEI initiatives, including attempting to erase things like Black History month. And bi...

SMNTY Classics: Women's Laughter (It's No Joke)

15 Feb 2025

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...

The Cost of Marriage Today

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to get married? It might cost you. SMNTY walks you through the proposal, the planning, the wedding and the get-togethers to see what getti...

Happy Hour #157: Don't Ask, Don't Tell (SATC S3, Ep 12)

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with our Sex and the City watch and react episodes. It's a big episode, full of truths, lies, and marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

SMNTY Interviews: Gina Stamm (Part 2)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Gina Stamm, we get into some of the hot button issues around women and feminism in France right now.Se...

Feminists Around the World: Cynthia Chapple

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're highlighting all of the accomplishments of Cynthia Chapple, and her organization Black Girls Do STEM.See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Monday Mini: Executive Orders

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, the US has been besieged by damaging executive orders. Anney and Samantha highlight a few examples, and the organizations and people fighting ...

SMNTY Classic: Romance Scams (SMNTY Gets Catfished)

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. In this...

SMNTY Interviews: Gina Stamm (Part 1)

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gina Stamm joins us to break down the history of women's rights and feminist movements in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Happy Hour #156: The Drama of Nextdoor

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nextdoor has a history of issues, but recently, it seems that the harassment of women has gone up on the platform. Anney and Samantha talk about some ...

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 2)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Still reeling from the loss of her son Madison, Tilda tries to heal, regroup and formulate a plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Feminists Around the World: Rhiannon Giddens

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we shine a spotlight of the vast career and works of musician, storyteller and historian Rhiannon Giddens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Monday Mini: A Meditation with Yves Jeffcoat

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us throughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Women's Magazines, Diet Culture and Sex Advice

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice in this classic episod...

Book Club: Lunar New Year Love Story

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lunar New Year Love Story, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a beautifully told and illustrated graphic novel about love, c...

Happy Hour #155: Shock is the Point

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All of us are constantly being bombarded with distressing news, much of which is designed to overwhelm us. Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and b...

SMNTY Interviews: Michele Norris

29 Jan 2025

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...

Feminists Around the World: People to Know

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation right now. Anney and Samantha share some of their go to sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Monday Mini: First Lady Edith Wilson

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some ...

SMNTY Classics: The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strategic incompetence has long been weaponized to hold women back in their work and family lives, while our media glorifies men who get away with it....

Feminist Movie Friday: 9 to 5

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the 1980s, the film 9 to 5 started conversations that are, in many ways unfortunately, relevant today. We discuss how, and one of our favorite them...

Happy Hour #154: Unhealthy Relationships with Eating

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anney opens up about how stress has negatively impacted her eating habits, and her quest to make them healthy once again.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

SMNTY Interviews: Holly And Maria

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friends of the show Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi of the podcast Criminalia and the book Killer Cocktails join us for a conversation about women, tru...

Fictional Women Around the World: Maria Rodriguez

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do we get to Sesame Street? Friendly neighbor Maria Rodriguez for years showed kindness and compassion on the beloved children's show, and left a ...

Monday Mini: Anticipatory Grief

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anticipatory grief is something we all experience, but what is it exactly? Anney and Samantha shine a lot on this frequently experienced but little-di...

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? In this classic, we d...

Female Firsts: Ynes Mexica

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ynes Mexica lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist.See omnystudio.com/...

Happy Hour #153: Let it Snow

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After much anticipation, it did actually snow for Anney and Samantha (gasp)! We share our thoughts and experiences for our SMNTY snow day. See om...

SMNTY Classics: Dungeons And Dragons And Women

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? In this classic, Samantha has que...

Feminists Around the World: It's Us (Again)!, Part 2

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha discuss hopes for the future and take a very serious quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women and the Apocalypse

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The apocalypse has captivated our collective minds for a long time. And usually, women play one of a handful of usually gendered roles. We look for th...

SMNTY Classics: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!

11 Jan 2025

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...

The Feminist History of Monopoly

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its origina...

Happy Hour #152: SMNTY Takes a Snow Day

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The forecast shows snow for SMNTY, and Anney and Samantha are excited. We take walks down snowy memory lanes, chat about regional differences, and dig...

SMNTY Files an Update on Divorce

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. We delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for wo...

Feminists Around the World: It's Us (Again)!, Part 1

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha chat about the podcast and how it came to be what it is - and the ones we came before us. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Monday Mini: Feminist New Year's

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we ring in 2025, we chat about feminist goals and things to celebrate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Hollywood's Toxic Treatment of Women

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges wo...

SMNTY x Techstuff: Cozy Gaming

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, we joined forces with Jonathan Strickland of Techstuff to talk cozy gaming, inclusivity, and why these games are important.See omnystudio.co...