Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
SMNTY Interviews: Emma Grace the Entomologist
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big year for bug science as two broods of cicadas are set to emerge. We connected with Emma Grace the entomologist to learn about women in e...
Feminists Around the World: Legends of Hawaiian Surfing
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We highlight some of the Hawaiian women making waves in the surfing world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Hyper Independence
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Spoiled Saturdays: Past Lives
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 film Past Lives is a beautiful, critically acclaimed look at diverging paths and identities. We talk destiny, true love, childhood sweetheart...
Happy Hour #127: Politically Erect (SATC S3 Ep2)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our watch of Sex and the City, chatting about dating politicians, politics and figuring out who you want to date. See omnystudio.com/list...
SMNTY Classics: Mentors and MomStuff
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mentors and role models can be hugely empowering for women. In this classic, Anney gushes about her mom, and we discuss the value of having strong wom...
Book Club: The Gangster We Are All Looking For
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Gangster We Are All Looking For by Vietnamese-American author lê thi diem thúy is a poetic look at immigration, memory, trauma, identity and los...
Feminists Around the World: Hawai'ian Women in Surfing
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first part of our look at Hawai'ian women surfers and history, we delve into the work of surfer and writer Mindy Pennybacker. See omnystudio.c...
Monday Mini: Why Are We Still Sexualizing Women's Athletic Uniforms?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Nike got in some hot water after debuting a very revealing women's uniform for Team USA's track and field competitors. We chat about the int...
SMNTY Classics: The Star Wars Prequels
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk crop tops, space politics, forbidden love and Padmé Amidala. We hope we're not breaking your heart and going...
Feminist Movie Friday: 10 Things I Hate About You
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the film 10 Things I Hate About You, we take a look back at the popular retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.See o...
Happy Hour #126: Always In Motion Is Star Wars
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got blue milk? Anney does, and in anticipation of Star Wars day, she breaks down some what-could-have-beens and theories circulating in the Star Wars ...
Women, May Day and International Workers' Day
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, May Day conjures images of Spring Festivals, but also a day dedicated to workers' rights, known as International Workers' Day. The two...
Feminists Around the World: Tawakkul Karmān
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yemeni activist who has been working for the rights and nonviolent resistance for women’s rights and freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Monday Mini: Man v. Bear
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more.See omnystudio.com/listene...
SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 2)
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this classic, we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the im...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 5)
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of a dire message, Tilda and Madison ponder the 'right' course of action and wrestle with morality in a dying world.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Happy Hour #125: Where There's Smoke (SATC S3 Ep. 1)
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our watch podcast of Sex and the City is back! We open Season 3 with a bang, bringing in our friend and executive producer Maya to discuss the idea of...
The First Lady of the Internet
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this im...
Fictional Feminists Around the World: Samantha Carter
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Stargate SG-1, Samantha Carter held many titles and shattered many stereotypes (while also upholding some). We decode her fictional and IRL accompl...
Monday Mini: The Song of Cicadas
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we prepare for the historic emergence of two broods of cicadas, we unearth the story of the often forgotten woman behind a key cicada discovery.See...
SMNTY Classics: Women And Happiness, Part 1
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. In this classic, we react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news pleas...
The Gendering of Weed
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignora...
Happy Hour #124: Video Made the Podcast Star
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At one time, Stuff Mom Never Told You had a big video component. Anney looks back at when editing video was her primary job as part of this show, the ...
Female Firsts: 50th Episode Extravaganza!
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the 50th episode of Female Firsts with Yves, we came together in person to celebrate, reflect, and tease the future. See omnystudio.com/listener ...
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman fell in love with birds as a child, and that has translated to her educating her community on the importance of protecting a l...
Monday Mini: The Eclipse
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the beginning of time, eclipses have caused fascination and stories. We shine a light on some of these stories and beliefs. See omnystudio.com/...
SMNTY Classics: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss is not always a good thing, yet it's often something that is complimented. Anney and Samantha dig into why it's complicated in this classi...
Feminist Movie Friday: New Moon and Eclipse
12 Apr 2024
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...
Happy Hour #123: Preparing for a Funeral
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Funerals and death can bring up all kinds of feelings that can be hard to make sense of, and also highlight family traditions and fault lines. Samanth...
Book Club: Tentacle
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A dystopian climate change time travel novel that tackles issues of environmentalism, colonization, gender, queerness, race, class, art and all kinds ...
Feminists Around the World: An Update on the 4B Movement
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back at the 4B feminist movement in South Korea, and discuss where some issues are.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Landlord
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The power dynamic of landlords goes back centuries, and persists today. And there are a lot of gendered stereotypes wrapped up in it. See omnystudi...
SMNTY Classics: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
SMNTY Interviews: Meredith Goldstein
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Advice columnist, author, journalist, podcaster, and pop culture enjoyer Meredith Goldstein joins us to talk about the power of the breakup story, the...
Happy Hour #122: Horror Movie Roundup
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anney lays down her feminist thoughts of some recent horror movies: Late Night with the Devil, You'll Never Find Me and The Royal Hotel.See omnystudio...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.2)
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our duo continues to flee from mysterious forces and tries to find shelter from the cold, when they are contacted by a surprising person from their pa...
Feminists Around the World: Trans Non-Profits
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we highlight four organizations doing hard and important work in the realm of trans rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update On Home Ownership
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the anniversary of buying her home coming up, Samantha gives some updates and advice on home ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
SMNTY Classics: Women and Reddit
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between...
Female Firsts: Frances Anne Rollin Whipper
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us to crack open the pages of the life of Frances Anne Rollin Whipper, a Black author and diarist with a couple of firsts under her belt.Se...
Happy Hour #121: The Power of Food
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about comfort foods, food memories and traditions - and how things have changed between generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Teen Magazines: On the Edge of Seventeen
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our ongoing look at magazines, we dig into teen magazines - the big players, their success, the helps and harms, and their evolution. And quizzes. ...
Feminists Around the World: Elyse Fox and The Sad Girls Club
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we showcase the work of Elyse Fox and the Sad Girls Club and their work to highlight mental health issues and provide support particularly withi...
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reflects
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the podcast anniversary of Samantha joining the show with our mini-series on trauma, we take a look back out how it came about and how it impacted ...
SMNTY Classics: Women Candidates, Misinformation and Disinformation
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic, Bridget Todd joins us once again to discuss disinformation this election cycle, how it specifically impacts women and especially Blac...
SMNTY Interviews: Park Cannon
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY is overjoyed to once again be joined by Georgia House Representative Park Cannon. We check in on reproductive rights, voting rights, and why ele...
Happy Hour #120: Savoring Savor
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a jaunt down memory lane with us as Anney reflects on the anniversary of becoming a podcast host.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
What's Going On with the US TikTok Ban?
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the proposed TikTok ban in the US, what's behind it, what it means, and who it would most impact.See omnystudio.co...
Fictional Women Around the World: Aerith Gainsborough
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most beloved games of all time, and at the heart of it is Aerith, a woman who embodies so much more than the various ste...
Monday Mini: Cozy Game Updates
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha does a check in with cozy gaming, and some games she's enjoying right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Persuasions
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of th...
Feminist Movie Friday: Moana
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2016 movie Moana was groundbreaking in a lot of ways. We go over some of the reasons why as we find our way to the heart of this movie.See omnystu...
Happy Hour #159: The Lost Druid
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We return to roots and celebrate with beer from The Lost Druids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is time for the long-awaited episode on Jane Austen's enduring classic novel Pride and Prejudice. We navigate issues of class, romance, expectation...
Feminists Around the World: Nzambi Matee
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we share a piece of the amazing works of Nzambi Matee when it comes to sustainability, recycling and environmentalism. See omnystudio.com/liste...
Monday Mini: Post Pandemic Social Anxiety
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are feeling extra awkward or heightened anxiety after the pandemic, you are not alone. We dig into some numbers and some personal experiences a...
SMNTY Classics: Emotional Affairs
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is it cheating if there's no sex or physical contact? Welcome to the murky world of emotional cheating. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline con...
The Declining Birthrate
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism,...
Happy Hour #158: SMNTY Wants to Play A Game
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anney gives an update on her gaming, from Dungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy and Last of Us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Comstock Act and Abortion
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Comstock Act? Why is it coming up in many conservative conversations about banning abortion in the US? In the wake of 'fetal personhood' b...
Feminists Around the World: Guerline Jozef
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're highlighting the work and activism of Haitian activist Guerline Jozef.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Doth SMNTY Speak Too Much?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the stereotype that women talk too much, and talk more than men, come from? Turns out there is a long history that we are still feeling to ...
SMNTY Classics: Abortion is a Tech Issue
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortio...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.1)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After their mysterious pursuer finds their safe haven, Tilda and Madison are forced to flee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #157: The Leap Day Special
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Leap Day, and we're feeling celebratory, so we look back over a very busy month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Belinda Sutton
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us to discuss the story of Belinda Sutton, a Black woman who wrote one of the earliest known American petitions arguing for reparations.See...
Feminists Around the World: Byllye Avery
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we dig into the impactful work of Byllye Avery in the realm of healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Work Spouse
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? We discuss examples, history and problems.See omnystudio.com/listene...
SMNTY Classics: Sissieretta Jones
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, Yves joins us to shine a light on the compelling and storied life of Sissieretta Jones, the first Black American woman to hea...
Book Club: Pride
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, ...
Happy Hour #156: Zero Proof
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Executive producer of the show Maya joins us IRL to delve into the world of zero-proof, spiritless cocktails, and shares one of her favorites.See omny...
Deep Fakes 101
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After some high profile recent cases and a long history of non-high profile cases, Bridget Todd joins us to break down the basics of deep fakes, cheap...
Fictional Women Around the World: Monica Rambeau
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel's Monica Rambeau, AKA Lieutenant Trouble, has had a wild ride from looking up as the stars as a child, to confronting a witch, getting her own ...
Monday Mini: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new Last of Us 2 Remaster came with a making-of documentary addressing topics like the pandemic, work-life balance, toxic fandom and women and vio...
SMNTY Classics: Alice Ball
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yves shares the story of Alice Ball, the first woman to get a master's degree from the College of Hawaii and so much more in this classic episode.See ...
Feminist Movie Friday: Waiting to Exhale
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 1995 movie Waiting to Exhale featured a blockbuster cast and centered around friends navigating loss, change and new beginnings. We talk themes ar...
Happy Hour #155: Yola Mezcal
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sip cocktails made with Yola Mezcal and talk about the women behind the company.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Joan Michelson
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joan Michelson of Electric Ladies Podcast (and a million other things) joins us for a very special episode to discuss climate justice, women in leader...
Feminists Around the World: SIHA
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa, or SIHA, and the work they've done for women in Africa.See omnystudio.com/l...
Monday Mini: Mistress Day
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
SMNTY Classics: A Salty SMNTY Valentine's
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocol...
Online Dating Update: The Price of Love
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world of online dating has undergone a lot of changes recently, introducing new paid tiers and AI. We talk about the cost of matching, harassment,...
Happy Hour #154: Marking the Passing of Time
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are a lot of holidays and events going on at the moment. We run through traditions (or non-traditions), and ask if listeners have any they want ...
TikTok's Crisis of Femininity
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Joey joins us to explain girl trends on social media, what they say about where we are societally, why they are popular and why we ...
Feminists Around the World: Paris Hatcher
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paris Hatcher is a Black, queer feminist who has been integral in the fight for reproductive rights, voting rights and defining and living Black femin...
Monday Mini: Listener Mail (02/05/24)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its time again to bust open our digital inbox and read messages from you amazing listeners, ranging from Disney Princesses, tabletop games, haunted ho...
SMNTY Classics: Getting to the Heart of Heartbreak
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From ill-advised haircuts to sobbing over breakup songs, heartbreak is a powerful thing that can make us do all kinds of stuff. In this classic, Anney...
Women's Magazines, Diet Culture and Sex Advice
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice.See omnystudio.com/lis...
Happy Hour #153: SMNTY Checks In
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY talks about how they are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's Missing from the Online Discourse on Trad Wives?
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Traditional Wife, or 'Trad Wife', is getting a lot of traction online lately. Bridget Todd breaks down what a Trad Wife is, what they represent, w...
Feminists Around the World: Lady Shug
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lady Shug or Ky Victor is an Indigenous nonbinary queer drag activist working for equal rights and protections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Girl Talk
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our reviews of tabletop games, we go retro with the very dated (and gendered) game Girl Talk. We talk tech and tropes. Will we ever get a d...
SMNTY Classics: Uncle Nearest Whiskey
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this classic happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 2 (Chapter 3)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tilda and Madison experience a brief respite as the cold rages outside their temporary safe haven, and Tilda's past decisions continue to cling to the...
Happy Hour #152: SMNTY Just Wants to Have Fun?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why we gotta make things so complicated? We discuss what happens when hobbies - everything - becomes work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
Book Club: Y/N
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Yi's 2023 novel Y/N delves into fandom, obsession and loneliness, all while blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.See omnystudio.com/l...
Fictional Women Around the World: Xena, Warrior Princess
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xena: Warrior Princess took the world by storm, at one time the most popular show in the world. Xena served as a huge inspiration, left a lasting im...
Monday Mini: Tabletop Game Reviews (Wingspan and Dutch Blitz)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a recent game night in part inspired by our episode on women and tabletop gaming, Anney and Samantha review the games Wingspan and Dutch Blitz.S...
SMNTY Classics: How to Breakup with a Friend
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha di...