Stuff Mom Never Told You
Episodes
Divorce, Misogyny and the PR Machine
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The high profile divorce of celebrities Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas has put a spotlight on the misogynistic treatment of women and mothers, but also s...
Feminists Around the World: Lilián Abracinskas
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about all the work Lilián Abracinskas for reproductive rights and feminism in Uruguay, and around the world.See omnystudio.com/li...
Monday Mini: Spotify Stalking
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Internet is rife with ways to stalk people. One that many don't realize is called Spotify Stalking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
SMNTY Classics: The Women of Urban Legends (Part 1)
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't say her name five times while looking in a mirror. Beware of the clicking of a high heel approaching. Anney and Samantha unearth some terrifying...
Feminist Movie Friday: Twilight
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once in a blue moon, we do a combination book and movie episode. This is one of those times. Come along with us as we break down vampires, werewolves,...
Happy Hour #135: Covid Contemplations
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha is back from having Covid! She talks about her experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digging into the X-Files
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a very special episode, guest host Lauren joins Anney in Vegas to discuss the impact of the X-Files from shipping, fandom, pantsuits and women in S...
Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Jo Harding
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got cows! We're back with a more disaster movie heroines, this time Twister's Dr. Jo Harding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Monday Mini: Sexism in Haunted Houses
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Haunted houses are a big business and it has historically been dominated by men who often cast women in the roles of the victims (or the sexy monster)...
SMNTY Classics: Mexican Gothic
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horro...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 12)
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things come to a head when violence breaks out as the Resistance tries to obtain the vaccine, and Tilda learns more hard truths, and makes even harder...
Happy Hour #134: You Should Be So Lucky
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the strikes and missing Samantha, Anney contemplates when by helping, you might actually be hurting, and this idea 'you should be so lu...
What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby Tells Us
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly cla...
Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Ellie Sattler
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney...
Monday Mini: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inher...
SMNTY Classics: The Mummy
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While the 1999 action-adventure classic The Mummy might not top a lot of feminist movie lists, that didn't stop us from finding some feminist elements...
Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies)
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of fema...
SMNTY Classics: Sex and the City
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this happy hour classic, we revisit the first episode of our SATC watch episodes and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramatic exits ...
SMNTY Classics: Women Writing Horror
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This classic episode is ALIVE! Anney and Samantha delve into the history of women crafting the stuff of nightmares in the realm of horror fiction. Bon...
Fictional Women Around the World: The Guide
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Guide from What We Do in the Shadows is powerful, knowledgeable and just wants to have friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Monday Mini: The Trick Date
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha dish on the phenomenon of tricking people into dates (oopsi-dating), and some of our own experiences around it.See omnystudio.com/l...
SMNTY Classics: Sports Boobs
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Studies have found that breasts have a significant impact of if and how girls and women exercise. in this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline work o...
SMNTY Classics: The Curse - Supernatural Menstruation Horror
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a whole new take on the 'period piece', Anney and Samantha finally discuss the genre of horror known as 'supernatural menstruation horror' in this ...
Happy Hour #132: Con, Sweet
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dragon Con 2023 has come to an end, and we go over some of the highlights, lowlights, and Disco Luke Skywalker spotlights. Also a recap of Star Wars F...
SMNTY Ships It
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shipping has gone from a derided part of fandom to a mainstream component, and with that has come good and bad. We talk about the history and psycholo...
Feminists Around the World: Suhani Jalota
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're highlighting the work of social entrepreneur, scholar and activist Suhani Jalota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update on the Women's World Cup
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The fallout continues from the forcible kiss at Spain's Women's World Cup awards ceremony. We dig into what is going on.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
SMNTY Classics: Post-Pandemic Confidence
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin re-entering society, women are reporting low self-esteem around job performance and self-image. Anney and Samantha dig into the science of...
Edward Blum v Black Women
01 Sep 2023
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...
Happy Hour #131: Gotcha!
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of b*tch and wine, we talk about a recent enlightening experience with a gotcha question in an interview and what it tells us about ho...
Female Firsts: Lin Huiyin
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For today's episode, Yves highlights the storied and multifaceted career of Lin Huiyin, known as the first female architect in modern China.See omnyst...
Feminists Around the World: Us!
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We wrote a book! We did some semi-successful promoting for it! We give each other - and the audience and crew - flowers for making it happen. See omn...
Monday Mini: The Day Before the Book
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The SMNTY book is almost here! In honor of the book's release, we talk about our feelings and when celebrating feels messy.See omnystudio.com/listener...
SMNTY Classics: Cosplaying While Woman
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. We revisit...
The Power of Women's Soccer
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the 2023 Women's World Cup has concluded, we bring on friend of the show and soccer fan Whitney to go over some highs and lows, some news and...
Happy Hour #130: Surprise, It's Your Birthday
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise.See omnystudio....
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.2)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tilda grapples with new revelations about the motives of the Resistance, the potential of a vaccine and why the State is withholding it. A ghost from ...
Fictional Women Around the World: Hera Syndulla
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars' Hera is a talented pilot and skilled leader who brought together a crew that was pivotal in overthrowing the Empire. We share some of her h...
Monday Mini: What's Going on In Reality TV?
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A few recent incidents and reactions to them in the reality television world have raised a lot of questions. We dig into some of the implications.See ...
SMNTY Bonus: The Pantsuit Revolution
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we share a sneak peek of our upcoming audiobook Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Feminist Past, Present and Future, all about the ...
SMNTY Classics: Ahsoka Tano
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she...
Feminist Movie Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha talk feminism, sexism, racism, friendship, love and queer elements with the film 90s Fried Green Tomatoes.See omnystudio.com/listen...
Happy Hour #129: Names and Identity
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha chats about identity and the implications of changing names. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to be a Feminist Business with Renee Powers
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society. See omnystudio.com/lis...
Feminists Around the World: Rukka Sombolinggi
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are celebrating the works of AMAN (or the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of The Archipelago) Secretary General Rukka Sombolinggi.See omnys...
Monday Mini: Misinformation and Trafficking
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The film The Sound of Freedom is the latest in a long line of misinformation when it comes to trafficking. We talk about why it is so damaging.See omn...
SMNTY Classics: Involuntary Celibacy
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are incels, and how did they go from people searching for connection and support online to a group largely composed of male supremacists calling f...
What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary?
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it. Action: https://www.badinternetbills....
Happy Hour #128: Specific Type of Nerdery
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a nerd? Anney and Samantha discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Fandom Hurts
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you love something with all your heart and it hurts you? We delve into the emotional, grieving process of losing a fandom - specific...
Feminists Around the World: Mai Khoi
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of censorship and government surveillance, Vietnamese musician Mai Khoi kept fighting to be heard and to change things in Vietnam.See omny...
Monday Mini: Entertain Us
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha discuss media they are enjoying, and ponder if there is something even more relaxing than cozy games.See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What "perfect" teeth look like depends on where in the world you are. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline shed light on the intersections be...
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.2
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. We dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.See omny...
Happy Hour #127: SMNTY Checks In
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is adulting, and how is SMNTY doing at it? We ask each other the dreaded question: "How are you?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.1)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After finding the Resistance, Tilda learns not everything is what it seems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: COPA 71
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SMNTY achieves a goal of talking about the history of women in soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Toxic Cosmetic Surgery
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, there has been an uptick of self-identified incels getting cosmetic surgery, and it points to a lot of darker trends.See omnystudio.c...
SMNTY Classics: The Birds of Prey
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha flip through the pages of the Birds of Prey comics, digging into past portrayals of Batgirl, Oracle, Black...
Female Firsts: Mary Eliza Mahoney
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yves joins us to shine a light on the first Black American professional Nurse, Mary Eliza Mahoney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #126: A Toast To Your Health
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anniversaries, recent events and messages from you all have us reflecting on women, health and medicine, and not being believed or being dismissed.See...
Women of Hip Hop
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, hip hop has evolved and women have been at the heart of it since the beginning. We highlight some of the legends.See omnystudio.com/li...
Feminists Around the World: Tarcila Rivera Zea
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the work of Indigenous activist Tarcila Rivera Zea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Going on with the Entertainment Industry?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a historic strike of both writers and actors, we shine a light on what's going on and why it is an intersectional feminist issue. We also pull back...
SMNTY Classics: A Love Letter to Fanfiction
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fanfiction has long been a very queer, very woman-dominated space. One of the biggest names in fanfic is AO3. We trace the history of this site, and p...
Book Club: Care Work
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this month's book, we discuss Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha's powerful 2018 book "Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice."See omnystudio.com/li...
Happy Hour #125: Ex and the City (SATC S2 Ep. 18)
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special season 2 finale episode of our Sex and the City series, we welcome listener Lou to discuss etiquette around exes, dramatic exits,...
Digital Control
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Todd joins us to discuss two high profile and vastly different instances of famous men using social media to shame or control women and their ...
Fictional Women Around the World: Lauren Olamina
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower featured still relevant conversations around race, climate change, gender, and religion. It also featured a ...
Monday Mini: Disability Pride Month Check-In
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Disability Pride Month, we do a check-in on our personal experiences with disability and internalized ableism.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
SMNTY Classics: Digging Up Women Archaeologists
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where are the women in archaeology? What is the 'Indiana Jones effect'? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the lives of Agatha Christie and oth...
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.1
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a long and complex history around queer people and Western Christianity. We trace that history, and talk about how it's being weaponized in o...
Happy Hour #124: The Princess is In Another Castle
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The nostalgia fueled Super Mario Brothers movie is a huge financial success, and Anney has some thoughts about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Coda
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2021 coming of age film Coda won many people's hearts (and some Academy Awards), but it also started a big and important conversation on represent...
Feminists Around the World: Olu Niyi Awosusi
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the internet and technology access and eliminating tech bias, Olu Niyi Awosusi is a force to be reckoned with.See omnystudio.com/list...
Monday Mini: The 50 Shades of Grey Defense
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victim-blaming takes a lot of shapes. One of them is the so-called '50 Shades of Grey Defense', or the 'Rough Sex Defense'. We do a brief overview of ...
SMNTY Classics: The Pretty One
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney and Samantha discuss disability activist Keah Brown's joyous work The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability and Other Reasons to Fall in ...
To Date or Not to Date in 2023
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like dating these days? We swipe through some data, advice, trends, including the disturbing chad-fishing, in this episode.See omnystudio.c...
Happy Hour #123: Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women (SATC S2 Ep. 17)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Sex and the City watch continues! We discuss the differences our twenties and thirties, men dating younger women, ageism and surprise run-ins with...
Unearthing Mary Anning and Women in Fossils
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to women digging up stuff, there's a lot to uncover. We shine a light of one of the most tenacious historical examples, and give an over...
Feminists Around the World: Nasreen Alkhateeb
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are celebrating the achievements of activist and award winning filmmaker Nasreen Alkhateeb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Monday Mini: A Survey of July 4th Movies
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do aliens, sharks, and environmental horror have to do with Anney's July Fourth traditions? Find out in this very un-serious episode.See omnystud...
Spoiled Saturdays: Across the Spider-Verse
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another spoiler filled Spoiled Saturday with Across the Spider-Verse! You might say it's a canon event. We travel the multiverse delvi...
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Takes a Vacation
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Anney and Samantha once again prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of frie...
Happy Hour #122: D&D (and Fanfic) Saves the World
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney gives an update on her D&D campaign, channeling George Lucas, endings, and how fanfiction can save us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 10.2)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bridge is crossed and a deadly confrontation had. New people enter the scene, but are they trustworthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Feminists Around the World: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sherenté Mishitashin Harris, a Narragansett dancer and TwoSpirit, fights discrimination through traditional dance.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Monday Mini: The Pushback Against the Pride Flag
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pride flags have been destroyed and even banned in public spaces across the country. We talk about how that has played out on a larger scale and a mor...
SMNTY Classics: A Fabulous History of Drag Queens
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where did drag originate? Where does it fit within the queer community? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the history of drag -- along with th...
Book Club: Gender Queer
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this Pride month book club, we discuss the most banned/challenged book in the US, Maia Kobabe's heartfelt graphic novel Gender Queer: A Memoir. We...
Happy Hour #121: Was it Good for You? (SATC S2 Ep. 16)
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Sex and the City watch podcast goes on and we discuss addiction, sleepiness and sex classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Feminism of K-Pop
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the terms, history and feminism of K-pop, and how it has taken over the world, the impact it has had, the fandom of it, and the future.S...
Fictional Women Around the World: Willow Rosenberg
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Willow started dating Tara, it was groundbreaking in a lot of ways. We explore the issues, accolades and legacy of thi...
Monday Mini: This is SMNTY
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let us reintroduce ourselves!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sad Murder Dad
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks for F...
Female Firsts: Ethel Waters
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yves shines a spotlight on the fascinating and storied history of entertainer Ethel Waters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #120: Coming Out to Strangers
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Still recovering from recording an audiobook, Anney and Samantha share their experiences. Anney discusses the emotions of coming out to strangers.See ...
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Media That Made You Question
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Rabbit. Scully and Mulder. We change things up and discuss the media and characters that made us (and the Internet) question our sexuality.See...
Feminists Around the World: Munroe Bergdorf
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are celebrating trans model, activist, writer and trailblazer Munroe Bergdorf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The ABCs of LGBTQ+
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anney breaks down a quick history of all the letters of LGBTQ, and the conversations around the pros and cons of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...