Stuff Mom Never Told You

Happy Hour #151: Trends of 2024, Rated

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we're in 2025, Samantha looks back over some trends of the previous year to give them grades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

SMNTY x Cool People Do Cool Stuff - Pura Belpré: The Puerto Rican Librarian Who Brought Bilingual Storytelling to New York

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librar...

Feminists Around the World: Rosanna Flamer Caldera

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we highlight human and queer rights activist Rosanna Flamer Caldera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: Our Faves of 2024

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha look back at some of their favorite episodes and segments of the 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Spoiled Saturdays: The Substance

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, ...

SMNTY Classics: Elevated Horror and #MeToo

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? In this classic, we unear...

Happy Hour #150: Txismas

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a strange, nebulous one.  It goes by many names, but most can agree - it's a weird time.Se...

SMNTY Classics: The Cinnamon Roll

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wind down with us as Anney gushes about sweet cinnamon rolls. No, not the food, the fanfiction tag. Samantha shares her recipe for the cinnamon roll d...

Fictional Women Around the World: Holiday Movie Edition

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The business woman who returns home to her small town. The mother who puts everyone first. The - gasp - single woman who needs to find love. Holiday m...

Monday Mini: Gaming for the Holidays

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate the holidays, Anney and Samantha discuss some of their - and the Internet's - favorite holiday games.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

SMNTY Classics: Extroverts, Introverts and Ambiverts

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly wh...

Book Club: Diasporican

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Illyanna Maisonet's work Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook covers history, shares stories and digs into the varied facets of Puerto Rican cuisine. ...

Happy Hour #149: End of the Year Chaos Ramblings

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha discuss how we're doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of Dating in New York City

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Joey opens up about the state of dating while queer, Gen Z and in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Feminists Around the World: Christine Schuler Deschryver

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Activist and human rights advocate Christine Schuler Deschryver has been fighting to empower women in her country, and around the world.See omnystudio...

Monday Mini: Welcome to New York

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha recount their trip to New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Unboxing Gifting Dynamics

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting a present isn't always a gift. In this classic episode, we unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Female Firsts: Frances Benjamin Johnston

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If a picture is worth a thousand words, than Frances Benjamin Johnston gave us so much. Yves joins us to give a snapshot of her life's story.See omnys...

Happy Hour #148: Who is this for?

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As many of us are going to end of the year gatherings, what is the line between healthy boundaries and selfishness or avoidance?See omnystudio.com/lis...

SMNTY Interviews: Yvenarde

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friend of the show Yvenarde joins us to share her experiences as a construction project manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feminists Around the World: Sarah McBride, Part 2

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our look into US Representative Elect Sarah McBride, we examine the controversy  and conversation of her historic election.See omnystudi...

Monday Mini: So Cliché

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are clichés always bad? We talk about some instances when they aren't, and why they are popular in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

SMNTY Classics: Grýla, Iceland's Christmas Witch

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas wi...

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 3 (Chapter 1)

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final part of the Terminus trilogy opens with Tilda at her lowest point. Her son Madison has been taken, and with him, her purpose and identity. A...

Happy Hour #147: Running With Scissors (SATC S3, Ep. 11)

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our characters embark on risky endeavors in our continuing watch of Sex and the City, including a talking sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

SMNTY Interviews: Maria Diez

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maria Diez of the podcast When You're Invisible joins us to talk about the power of working class women and women of color, learning more about those ...

Feminists Around the World: Sarah McBride, Part 1

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newly elected Congresswoman Sarah McBride is the first trans person to serve in the US House of Representatives. In part one, we dig into Representati...

Monday Mini: The Surge In Online Hate Against Women

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the 2024 US election, there has been a surge in online hate against women and girls. We share some stats and data about they worrying trend.See ...

SMNTY Classics: A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY takes a look at women's labor, both when it comes to the emotional variety of the holidays and the women making up a majority of the Great Resig...

SMNTY Classics: A Meditation

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special classic meditative episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Happy Hour #146: Temporal Disintegration and Dinner Parties

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why are so many of us struggling to keep track of time? Why are dinner parties the inspiration of so many horror movies? All that and more in this fea...

Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples.See omnystudio.com/li...

Fictional Women Around the World: Paikea “Pai” Apirana

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2002 film Whale Rider was critically acclaimed, in part because of the young Maori heroine Paikea “Pai” Apirana. We delve into the character a...

Monday Mini: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby

25 Nov 2024

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 ...

SMNTY Classics: Prey

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the ...

Feminist Movie Friday: Lilo and Stitch

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2002 animated film Lilo and Stitch was unique in a lot of ways. We dive into themes around family, loneliness and being different.See omnystudio.c...

Happy Hour #145: All or Nothing (SATC S3, Ep.10)

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with our Sex and the City watch series! We chat about cheating and big decisions in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The children’s picture book The Girl and the Wolf, written by Katherena Vermette and illustrated by Julie Flett, tells the tale of a young girl who ...

Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nadine Caron is the first First Nations woman general surgeon in Canada, amongst other things. We shine a light on her work.See omnystudio.com/lis...

Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?

18 Nov 2024

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.See omnystudio.com/liste...

SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listen...

Female Firsts: Amrita Sher-gil

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yves joins us to paint a picture of the life of accomplished artist Amrita Sher-Gil and the lasting impact her works have left.See omnystudio.com/list...

Happy Hour #144: All I Want for Life Day

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

....is something nice when things feel bleak. Just gather round friends as we talk about the importance of finding joy or relaxation where you can, an...

The Rise of the Manosphere

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The manosphere blames women and feminism for pretty much everything. We break down what it is, how it grew in a backlash to #MeToo, and how it leads t...

Feminists Around the World: Women of The Taino Nation

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we shine a light on the works of activists in the Taino Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: What Now?

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the fallout of the 2024 US Presidential Election, the SMNTY team discusses some repercussions, some actions we can take, and how we plan on handlin...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 9

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Look for the Light. In the finale of our Last of Us mini-series, we break down the heartbreaking decision at the heart of the final episode and its im...

Here We Are Again: 2024 Election Edition

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we process the 2024 US election results, we open up about our own reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #143: Navigating Family Divides

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, it can be a struggle talking to loved ones we disagree with. We chat about some personal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

The Legacy of the Blair Witch Project

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not).See omnyst...

Feminists Around the World: Joy Harjo

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we share the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Monday Mini: Election Anxiety

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 8

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When We Are In Need. In the dead of winter and deprivation, with hope dwindling, Ellie is captured by a religious group. Their leader preaches to Elli...

Do Layoffs Impact Women More?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. We look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why...

Happy Hour #142: This is Halloween!

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! We chat about some recent treats, and how Halloween has carved out a special place in some peoples' hearts.See omnystudio.com/listene...

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.2)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final chapter of part two of Terminus, Tilda and Madison's past catches up with them, and the future comes knocking.See omnystudio.com/listener...

Feminists Around the World: Carmen Correa

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're digging into the works Carmen Correa has done around women and financial abuse and inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Monday Mini: Women and Early Voting

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Early voting is underway for the 2024 Presidential election in the US. We share our experiences with it, and some stats around women voting.See omnyst...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 7

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Left Behind. Ellie flashes back to an innocent mall outing that ended in love at first bite, and wrestles with survivor's guilt in the present in this...

Female Firsts: Willa Brown

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yves stops by to illuminate the life of pilot, teacher, advocate and politician Willa Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #141: Lost in New York

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SMNTY prepares for a holiday trip to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soups are for Girls?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into th...

Fictional Women Around the World: Mabel Mora

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

True crime podcast lover turned true crime podcaster Mabel Mora investigates with curiosity, compassion and cleverness. We pull back the layers on the...

Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Court

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anney and Samantha share their experiences with jury duty and testifying in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 6

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made in this classic episode.See ...

SMNTY Interviews: Pop Culture Moms

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts of the podcast Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg join us to chat about the depictions of moms and motherhood in media, how th...

Happy Hour #140: Anney Goes to Pride!

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The SMNTY team has been busy. We recount some wins, and Anney shares her experience going to Pride as an out person.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

SMNTY Deliberates on Women and Jury Duty

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While jury duty can be an inconvenience and has a lot of issues, women have long fought for the right to serve in the United States. We examine the hi...

Feminists Around the World: Sara Omi

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about Indigenous lawyer and environmental advocate Sara Omi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: An Update on Korean Horror and Shows

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha and Anney discuss and review recent Korean horror movies and shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abortion ban or no abortion ban in Georgia?

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Samantha gets to sit down with SMNTY legend and pro Caroline to look at what is happening with the abortion laws in Georgia. See omnystudio.co...

SMNTY Classics: Samurai Women

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Gaming and women revisited

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest...

Happy Hour #139: Twilight

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha and guest host Super Producer Christina sink their teeth into some burning Twilight questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Feminists Around the World: Helena Gualinga

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dig into the work of environmental and human rights activist Helena Gualinga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: The State of Abortion in Georgia

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Across the US, the fight for abortion and reproductive rights wages on. We look at the what's going on in Georgia, where we're only just beginning to ...

Happy Hour #138: SMNTY in Seattle

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha and Anney recap their recent trip to Seattle - the food, the sights, the nerdery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feminist Movie Friday: Death Becomes Her

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did the 1990s cult classic film about aging Death Becomes Her age well? We peel back the layers of this dark satire to reveal competition between wome...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 5

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? In this classic, we talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloat...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 4

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please Hold To My Hand. In this classic, we pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad mur...

SMNTY Classics: Feminists Around the World, Marlene

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar....

Monday Mini: An Update on Women and the Economy

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We check in on women and the economy, and all the issues the numbers shine light on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 3

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us in thi...

SMNTY Fiction: SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.1)

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tilda and Madison leave one safe haven for another, that may not be so safe after all. Can Tilda learn to trust, or is trust a luxury of a bygone era?...

Happy Hour #137: Easy Come, Easy Go (SATC, S3 Ep.9)

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with our Sex and the City watch podcast! And we're back with a pivotal episode where many of our characters are facing important life decis...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 2

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Click, click, podcast listener. In this classic episode, we talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess...

Feminists Around the World: Dora Maria Tellez

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora Maria Tellez has spent a lifetime as an activist and advocate in Nicaragua, fighting for what she believes in.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Monday Mini: What's Going on With Tampons?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An upsettingly recent study found levels of arsenic and lead in the tampons surveyed. We look into what this means.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 1

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you're lost in the darkness, look to the light. In the kick-off entry of our very special mini-series, we react to and discuss the first episode ...

Female Firsts: Luisa Capetillo

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luisa Capetillo was an early Puerto Rican feminist, works rights activist, author, leader, and pants wearer. Yves joins us to share Luisa's story.See ...

Happy Hour #136: We Just Wanna Have Fun?

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anney opens up about some recent feelings of jealousy, and reveals she is in search of a fandom therapist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Book Club: The Low, Low Woods

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When a town secret comes to light, friendships are tested and dark truths are faced in the 2019 horror coming-of-age graphic novel The Low, Low woods ...

Fictional Women Around the World: Carmen Sandiego

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A master thief with a good heart, Carmen Sandiego made a huge impact on kids - and continues to do so. From her start as an antagonist in educational ...

Monday Mini: The Birthday Blues

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If birthdays are supposed to be a cause for celebration, why do so many of us dread them? Turns out a lot of reasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

SMNTY Classics: Childless by Choice

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you want children? Why are more and more women delaying pregnancy in the US? As the birthrate drops to a record low in America, Ann...

Feminist Movie Friday: Real Women Have Curves

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 2002 film Real Women Have Curves touched on so much - family, romance, body image, immigration and coming of age. It was hugely impactful, and rem...

Happy Hour #135: SMNTY Goes for a Check-up

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha recounts her recent experiences getting an IUD and a mammogram, and we chat about the things so many of us are told to just deal with it.See ...

An Overview of Women Coaches and Referees

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Though women have been present in sports since the beginning, numerous obstacles have often stood in the way of them becoming coaches and referees. We...

Feminists Around the World: Zakia Khudadadi

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, Zakia Khudadadi competed and medaled at the Summer Paralympics in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Monday Mini: The 2024 Summer Paralympics

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the 2024 Summer Paralympics come to an end, we do a quick overview around how they fare when it comes to gender equity.See omnystudio.com/listener ...