Stuff Mom Never Told You
Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
Episodes
SMNTY Classics: Demystifying Disability
Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listener Mail: July 2026
Anney and Samantha once again dig into the virtual mail bag to share stories, thoughts, recommendations and advice from our listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #227: SMNTY's All Aboard on Trains
Samantha shares her train of thought about trains, and plans a future train trip. Bonus discussion of train stations around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Organizations to Know: Part 3
Anney and Samantha continue their ongoing series on LGBTQ+ organizations across the United States, this time highlighting some of what the Mountain States have to offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Ruby Allegra
Today we share the art and advocacy of queer disability activist Ruby Allegra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Feminist Five
We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Mother
The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. In this classic episode, we trace the history and dig into its current mainstream usage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Police Are Using Flock Cameras to Track Women and Erase State Lines
Bridget Todd breaks down the proliferation of Flock cameras and how they're used to stalk women and hurt marginalized communities by law enforcement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #226: Obsession
The new movie Obsession has people talking, including Anney. We chat about framing, audience reactions and why it's important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Karimeh Abbud
Yves frames up the story of the first professional woman Palestinian photographer, Karimeh Abbud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Katherine Paul
Today we're spotlighting the work of Katherine Paul, also known as Black Belt Eagle Scout, an indigenous, queer musician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: More Gay Animals?!?!
In a follow-up to our recent episode about the conservative fear-mongering around gay behavior in animals, we read some notes from listeners about the topic in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Animals Are Gay?!
It's Pride month, and there's a lot of talk about animals and the 'natural order' by those against the LGBTQ+ community. But at its heart, this argument ignores reality, is ultimately pointless, and ignores some pretty cool stuff. We chat about it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: The Birdcage
When the 1996 comedy The Birdcage hit theaters, it was a commercial and critical success. On top of that, it was one of the first major studio films to center on a gay couple, and joyously as well. We take a look back, talk some themes and how things have changed (or not).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #225: The Importance of Vacation
Vacation doesn't always feel like a vacation, but science suggests it's good for us. Samantha combs through some of the research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: #Blessed
SMNTY scrolls through the history of webtoons for our first ever webtoon pick, M. Victoria Robado's work #Blessed. It follows bisexual lead Joanna who is struggling to juggle her job, romance, and the seven gods courting her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Catra
The 2018 depiction of Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power was one that tackled big topics like trauma, redemption and queer love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Gay Best Friend
Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature or nurture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Bury Your Gays
For LGBTQ characters on TV, it can be especially deadly, and fans are fed up. Cristen and Caroline unpack the Bury Your Gays trope, how it affects offscreen culture and whether the Lexa Pledge will make a difference in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Queer History of the Ren Faire
Anney and Samantha travel back in time to the counterculture origins of the Renaissance Faire, and how it relates to the queer community. They roll for perception on how it connects to queer Dungeons and Dragons community too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #224: Pride, 2026 Edition
Things are strange this 2026 Pride, but also joyous and defiant. Anney rounds up the some of good and bad, and reflects on how coming out has changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Organizations to Know: Part 2
In our ongoing series spotlighting organizations fighting for our rights across the US, we focus on the amazing work (and fun events) of LGBTQ+ organizations in the Midwest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Bhumika Shrestha
Today we highlight the works of Nepalese trans activist Bhumika Shrestha.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Media That Made You Question
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Cinderella
Impossible! Samantha and Anney discuss the 1997 movie Cinderella featuring Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg and Samantha waxes poetic of her love of musicals and this one in particular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Organizations to Know: Part 1
With all the darkness in the world, so many people and organizations are fighting for our rights. In part one of this mini-series, we highlight queer organizations on the East coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #223: Body Shaming in Fitness
Body shaming is almost impossible to escape, even when you're at healthiest. Samantha shares her thoughts about how it looks in the fitness space as an instructor, and we discuss how this is changing with shifting norms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Gay Games
The first Gay Games took place in 1982, an inclusive answer to the Olympics. It was a place of activism and community that has grown and changed over the years. Anney and Samantha run down some of the history and performances of the Gay Games, and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Kitty Tsui
Today we uplift the works of lesbian icon, author, bodybuilder, poet and actor Kitty Tsui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: My Fanfiction is Better Than Your's
Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Dark Side of Mom Influencers
There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and engagement in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Bride And Prejudice
Anney and Samantha sound off on another spin on Pride and Prejudice, the Bollywood influenced film Bride and Prejudice. Weddings, relationships, song, dance, prides and prejudices ensue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #222: One for the Archives
Archiving is serious business - and often falls to women. Anney and Samantha chat about the complexities and questions of archiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: I Was Their American Dream
Malaka Gharib’s 2019 biographical graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream is a coming of age story of an Egyptian Filipino American immigrant as she navigates important milestones of her life, all while learning more about her own identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Ada Wong
Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Files an Update on Divorce
Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, we delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Asian-American Identity
Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Minnette De Silva
Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #221: Growing Community Gardens
SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is AI the New Girlboss?
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Chef Nak
Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Legendary Haenyeo
The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women and Gardening: In Bloom
Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #220: Letting Go and Moving On
Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Primer on Women and Manga
The world of women and manga is a sprawling one. We flip the pages through some history and issues surrounding women, girls and manga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Connie Cao
Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Who is Candace Owens?
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 points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women Supporting Women
Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ICE: How We Got Here (Part 5)
In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #219: SMNTY Grows a Garden
Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Social Network with Bridget Todd
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage and misogyny in the tech industry, and how the story hits now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Sunu P. Chandy
Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady
In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?
Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Women of Wildland Firefighting
When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #218: A New (?) Hope
Star Wars Day is upon us once again! We talk about some recent news from a galaxy far, far away and holding on to hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Straightwashing and Placement Theory
Straightwashing has a long history and according to some, has gotten worse in recent years. Anney and Samantha navigate the history off straightwashing and chat about a related topic, placement theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Sylvia Earle
Anney and Samantha dive into the numerous accomplishments of marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Man v. Bear
Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Gendering of Weed
With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina
Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update
Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Legend of Deborah
The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil
SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism
What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelgangers, ageism, orgasms, and the dangers of perfectionism. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for
SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
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 claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens
In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications
What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club - Weather: A Novel
Jenny Offill's work Weather: A Novel encapsulates the sense of world-ending doom so many of us grapple with, and in a variety of ways. Anney and Samantha navigate themes and emotions around the world dying while life goes on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Biochemist, botanist, author and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger has earned the nickname 'The First Lady of the Forest'. We dig into her story and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Dana Scully
Skeptic. Inspiration. Fashion icon. After her run on the The X-Files, Dana Scully got not one but two effects named after her. In this classic episode, we investigate the background and impact of this character. And the pants suits. Oh the pants suits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women of Hip Hop
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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mystery of Mary Magdalene
Throughout history, the Biblical figure Mary Magdalene has been interpreted and presented in numerous ways, often to serve the religious Western Christianity patriarchies in power. All of these concerted efforts make tracing her history difficult, but underneath it all, she threatened power structures and resonates today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #215: Frenemies (SATC S3 Ep 16)
We continue our adventures with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as they navigate their friendships, romantic relationships, a funeral and an 'I told you so'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ICE: How We Got Here (Part 4)
In our ongoing and evolving mini-series look at ICE and DHS, we dig into the tech propping them up and some of the deeply disturbing issues that we're seeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor
Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor is one of the most prolific botanists of our time. We break down her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary?
Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it in this classic epsode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: In our Easter Best
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions in our classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Fanfiction Tells Us About the Dangers of Censorship
A lot is happening right now in terms of internet censorship and AI, and the fanfiction world is paying attention. We share some updates on this means for all of us, what to look out for, as well as some personal updates from the fanfic space. Kudos to all for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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