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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.
SMNTY Classics: Mary Edmonia Lewis
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 achieve international recognition in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Florence Cole Talbert
Florence Cole Talbert was a trailblazer in the world of opera, especially for Black women. Yves composes they story of her life and accomplishments. Link to Hann's Jubilee Singers brochure: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/384232 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #158: SMNTY (Doesn't) Go Method
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 typically been the domain of men, and is sometimes used to abuse women (and others).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Evan The Bioethicist
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 we can look to? Expert Evan the bioethicist is here to answer those questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Storm
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 made this character one that people love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Checks Their Calendar
The new US administration has launched a lot of attacks against DEI initiatives, including attempting to erase things like Black History month. And big companies like Google are following suit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women's Laughter (It's No Joke)
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 and judgement. In this classic, learn more about why we laugh and the penalization, fear-mongering and feminist reclamation of women's laughter in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cost of Marriage Today
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 getting married involves these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #157: Don't Ask, Don't Tell (SATC S3, Ep 12)
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Gina Stamm (Part 2)
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Cynthia Chapple
Today we're highlighting all of the accomplishments of Cynthia Chapple, and her organization Black Girls Do STEM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Executive Orders
Lately, the US has been besieged by damaging executive orders. Anney and Samantha highlight a few examples, and the organizations and people fighting them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classic: Romance Scams (SMNTY Gets Catfished)
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 classic episode, Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Gina Stamm (Part 1)
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 information.
Happy Hour #156: The Drama of Nextdoor
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 anecdotal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 2)
Still reeling from the loss of her son Madison, Tilda tries to heal, regroup and formulate a plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Rhiannon Giddens
Today we shine a spotlight of the vast career and works of musician, storyteller and historian Rhiannon Giddens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Meditation with Yves Jeffcoat
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
SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Lunar New Year Love Story
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, culture and identity with a lot of heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #155: Shock is the Point
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 break down why this is a strategy, with tips to keep it from working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Michele Norris
Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: People to Know
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 privacy information.
Monday Mini: First Lady Edith Wilson
After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some history about this very complicated story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence
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. We go over definitions and give examples of strategic incompetence in action in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: 9 to 5
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 themes - women friendships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #154: Unhealthy Relationships with Eating
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 for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Holly And Maria
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, true crime, cocktails, and working together as friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Maria Rodriguez
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 lasting legacy for representation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is something we all experience, but what is it exactly? Anney and Samantha shine a lot on this frequently experienced but little-discussed emotional state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
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 dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Ynes Mexica
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/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #153: Let it Snow
After much anticipation, it did actually snow for Anney and Samantha (gasp)! We share our thoughts and experiences for our SMNTY snow day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Dungeons And Dragons And Women
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 questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: It's Us (Again)!, Part 2
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
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 the light in apocalyptic scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!
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, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another classic SMNTY happy hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Feminist History of Monopoly
Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, created by feminist Lizzie Magie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #152: SMNTY Takes a Snow Day
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 into why women aren't always big fans of snow days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Files an Update on Divorce
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 women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: It's Us (Again)!, Part 1
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 privacy information.
Monday Mini: Feminist New Year's
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
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 women on all counts, and treats them as expendable in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY x Techstuff: Cozy Gaming
Recently, we joined forces with Jonathan Strickland of Techstuff to talk cozy gaming, inclusivity, and why these games are important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #151: Trends of 2024, Rated
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 information.
SMNTY x Cool People Do Cool Stuff - Pura Belpré: The Puerto Rican Librarian Who Brought Bilingual Storytelling to New York
In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Rosanna Flamer Caldera
Today we highlight human and queer rights activist Rosanna Flamer Caldera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Our Faves of 2024
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 privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: The Substance
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, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Elevated Horror and #MeToo
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 unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #150: Txismas
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Cinnamon Roll
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 drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Holiday Movie Edition
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 movies are full of tropes. We highlight a few in this merry, special episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Gaming for the Holidays
To celebrate the holidays, Anney and Samantha discuss some of their - and the Internet's - favorite holiday games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Extroverts, Introverts and Ambiverts
Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Diasporican
Illyanna Maisonet's work Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook covers history, shares stories and digs into the varied facets of Puerto Rican cuisine. Anney and Samantha discuss the book and recipes they made from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #149: End of the Year Chaos Ramblings
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
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 information.
Feminists Around the World: Christine Schuler Deschryver
Activist and human rights advocate Christine Schuler Deschryver has been fighting to empower women in her country, and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Welcome to New York
Anney and Samantha recount their trip to New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Unboxing Gifting Dynamics
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 for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #148: Who is this for?
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/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Yvenarde
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
In part 2 of our look into US Representative Elect Sarah McBride, we examine the controversy and conversation of her historic election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: So Cliché
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Grýla, Iceland's Christmas Witch
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 witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 3 (Chapter 1)
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. As she struggles to move forward, she grapples with her new reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #147: Running With Scissors (SATC S3, Ep. 11)
Our characters embark on risky endeavors in our continuing watch of Sex and the City, including a talking sandwich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Maria Diez
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 closest to you, and why the question 'when do you feel invisible' is so powerful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Sarah McBride, Part 1
Newly elected Congresswoman Sarah McBride is the first trans person to serve in the US House of Representatives. In part one, we dig into Representative Elect McBride's early life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Surge In Online Hate Against Women
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation
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 Resignation in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Meditation
SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special classic meditative episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #146: Temporal Disintegration and Dinner Parties
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 feast of a happy hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages
All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Paikea “Pai” Apirana
The 2002 film Whale Rider was critically acclaimed, in part because of the young Maori heroine Paikea “Pai” Apirana. We delve into the character and why she resonated with so many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby
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 for them. Not only that, our hobbies are often questioned, in one way or another. We look into why and share our own hobbies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Prey
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 dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the chaos dog in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Lilo and Stitch
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.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #145: All or Nothing (SATC S3, Ep.10)
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 information.
Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf
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 gets lost in the woods. With the help of a wolf, she is able to find her own out. We discuss themes of empowerment and respecting nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron
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/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
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/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying
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/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Amrita Sher-gil
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/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #144: All I Want for Life Day
....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, and how for some that can look like the infamous Star Wars Holiday special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rise of the Manosphere
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 to violence and played a role in the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Women of The Taino Nation
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?
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 handling it as a show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 9
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 implications in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here We Are Again: 2024 Election Edition
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
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 privacy information.
The Legacy of the Blair Witch Project
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Joy Harjo
Today we share the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Joy Harjo
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
On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how widespread election anxiety is, and the impacts of it. We dig into it and also talk about silver linings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 8
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 Ellie about her violent heart, and she reaches a traumatic breaking point in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do Layoffs Impact Women More?
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #142: This is Halloween!
Happy Halloween! We chat about some recent treats, and how Halloween has carved out a special place in some peoples' hearts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.2)
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 for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Carmen Correa
Today we're digging into the works Carmen Correa has done around women and financial abuse and inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Women and Early Voting
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 7
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 classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Willa Brown
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
SMNTY prepares for a holiday trip to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Soups are for Girls?
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 the history, the marketing and the arguments about why this is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Mabel Mora
True crime podcast lover turned true crime podcaster Mabel Mora investigates with curiosity, compassion and cleverness. We pull back the layers on the Only Murders in the Building character and dig into how she has evolved over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Court
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
Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Pop Culture Moms
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 they have evolved and why they matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #140: Anney Goes to Pride!
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Deliberates on Women and Jury Duty
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 history, the arguments, and the issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Sara Omi
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
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?
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.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Samurai Women
In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gaming and women revisited
Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #139: Twilight
Samantha and guest host Super Producer Christina sink their teeth into some burning Twilight questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Helena Gualinga
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
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 see the fallout of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and abortion bans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #138: SMNTY in Seattle
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
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 women, youth, aging, beauty, monsters and queer icons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 5
Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? In this classic, we talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 4
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 murder dads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Feminists Around the World, Marlene
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. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update on Women and the Economy
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
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 this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.1)
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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #137: Easy Come, Easy Go (SATC, S3 Ep.9)
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 decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 2
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, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Dora Maria Tellez
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 privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Going on With Tampons?
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 1
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 of The Last of Us series. Anney is so excited she almost floats away like a balloon in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Luisa Capetillo
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #136: We Just Wanna Have Fun?
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 information.
Book Club: The Low, Low Woods
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 written by Carmen Maria Machado with art by DaNi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Carmen Sandiego
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 games and shows, to a recent reboot, she has evolved and grown a fanbase. We unearth clues around her origins and discuss why we still want to know where in the world is Carmen Sandiego.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Birthday Blues
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Childless by Choice
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, Anney and Samantha discuss being childless by choice in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Real Women Have Curves
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 remains important today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #135: SMNTY Goes for a Check-up
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Overview of Women Coaches and Referees
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 examine the playbook to look at the history of why this is and the ways people are trying to change it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Zakia Khudadadi
A member of the Refugee Paralympic Team, Zakia Khudadadi competed and medaled at the Summer Paralympics in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The 2024 Summer Paralympics
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 for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women Cult Leaders (Part 2)
In our classic wrap-up look at women cult leaders, we examine even more examples of women founding, leading and maintaining cults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #134: Year of the DragonCon
Anney has returned from DragonCon and highlights her favorite cosplays, the wins of Disco Luke and shares some parting thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Dying to be Young
Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Aging in women has long been demonized. Anney and Samantha brush up on the history of our preoccupation with youth in women and the lengths we have gone to stay forever young in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Terra Branford
In this classic, we're taking it down nostalgia lane with the Super Nintendo hero Terra Branford from Final Fantasy 3/6, depending on your version. Part human, part ethereal creature, all pixelated glory, Terra's journey of self-discovery is one that still resonates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update on Deepfakes
As AI and technology continues to accelerate, women and girls are often subject to the dark side of it and so far, our laws are far behind in protecting them. We discuss recent examples and proposals to combat the damages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women Cult Leaders (Part 1)
While probably not what you think of when conjuring up an image of a cult leader, women have been and are cult leaders and instrumental to propping up and running these organizations. Anney and Samantha discuss the definition of cult, what makes a cult leader, who they target for members and historical women cult leaders in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Jarena Lee
Yves shares the story of Jarena Lee, the first authorized woman preacher of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #133: Post Podcast Movement Update
Now that we're back from speaking at the Podcast Movement conference in DC, we do a check-in on how we feel, and how it went.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wrapping Up the 2024 Summer Olympics
The Summer 2024 Olympics have come to a close. We take a look back over some of the controversies and the triumphs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Teodora del Carmen Vasquez
After a traumatic incident led to imprisonment, Teodora del Carmen Vasquez became an advocate for reproductive rights in El Salvador, and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Romanticizing Domestic Violence
Recent media has once again kickstarted a conversation around the responsibility of depicting domestic violence. We talk about some examples, and why its important that we talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Why do so few women coach women's basketball?
It's not that there are no women coaching female basketball (consider the legendary Pat Summit and others), but Title IX has more male coaches. Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore homophobia, sexism and the glass wall that coaches often run into in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 7.2)
Tilda and Madison finally discuss the traumatic events that led them to hide and recover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #132: And Many More
As her birthday approaches, Anney looks back at birthdays past and shares her gratitude for the people in her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Yuna
Final Fantasy's Yuna was a fan favorite character who confronted her beliefs and broke a cycle of destruction of violence. We talk about her journey and why it resonated with so many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Quick Olympic Update
Now that the 2024 Summer Olympics are over, there is a lot to discuss. Before we get to our wrap-up episode, here are some highlights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Imagining Forgiveness
Deeply personal and emotional, forgiveness is also deeply difficult, fraught, and when it comes it to women, sometimes weaponized. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha debunk some forgiveness myths, discuss how-tos, and dig into the potential health benefits of letting go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Bring it On
The 2000 coming-of-age rom-com Bring It On delivered memorable cheerleading routines, songs that can't be forgotten and iconic lines. SMNTY breaks out our spirit fingers and chats about cheerleading, athleticism, high school, and some problematic messaging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #131: Coming of Age
With age comes growing pains, especially as women. We talk about the difficult balancing act of feminists beliefs, beauty and aging standards, personal desires and confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Cult Girls
The 2022 graphic novel Cult Girls written by Natalie Grand and illustrated by Cassandra Bolan tackled the author's experience with a patriarchal, suppressive religion and breaking free from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Marlena Fejzo
Today, we are delving into the world of scientist, geneticist and professor Dr. Marlena Fejzo and her work around pregnancy sickness and hyperemesis gravidarum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Blaming Women in South Korea
Blaming women for a whole host of things isn't anything new. A recent headline out of South Korea reinforces that point. We unpack the truth of the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Scream Therapy
Buckle in for a wild ride as we trek off the beaten path and into the desert with the recent horror comedy film Scream Therapy. We break down topics like friendship, incel cults, demons and of course, Nicolas Cage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Women of Wildland Firefighting
When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. 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 #130: Or Am I Standing Still?
Life changes in the lives of those close to us can make us question our own choices. We reflect on changes, choices and stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMTNY Classics: Misinformation, Disinformation and Gender Justice
After the 2020 election, we had a follow-up conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Xiye Bastida
Today we're shining a light on the works of young climate activist Xiye Bastida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Misinformation and Disinformation Around Kamala Harris
The 2024 US presidential election cycle has been chaotic, and we have all been bombarded with misinformation and disinformation, most recently around Vice President, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. We break down some of the primary tactics being used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Disinformation and SCOTUS
With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2024 Olympics, Part 1
Now that the 2024 Olympics in Paris are underway, we dig into some highs and lows, controversies and triumphs, and discuss what is to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #129: The Big Time (SATC, S3 Ep.8)
Shakeups and breakups! Go big or go home? We continue our ongoing watch series of Sex and the City with a big episode full of exes, new love and breakups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Bari Kroll and Jen Rosant
The world of private investigators has long been obscured - and male dominated. Private investigators and hosts of the podcast Private Eyes shed some light on the realities of the job and how the industry is changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Anita DeFrantz
Olympian Anita DeFrantz made history in multiple ways when she was appointed to the International Olympic Committee. Through her efforts, she's helped extend opportunities for others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Gaming Update, Part 2
In part two of our update on gaming, we discuss two very different games we've recently played, the qualifications of a cozy game and women in the gaming industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies)
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 female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? We look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 7.1)
After a disastrous encounter with other survivors, Tilda and Madison find shelter and wrestle with their emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #128: The Fanfiction Update
Anney gives an update on fanfiction, including love triangles, how comments and community shape the story, turning hobbies into work, and writing romance while ace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Hummingbird
Natalie Lloyd's book Hummingbird is a moving, magical story about dreams, memory, family, friends, creativity, acceptance and finding yourself. We share our thoughts, discuss some themes, and (almost) shed some tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Toph Beifong
Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve-year-old blind earthbender, her character was initially designed very differently. We dig into her history and why she's so beloved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Gaming Update, Part 1
Samantha checks in with an update on a game she's been playing, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. We dig into some history and themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: IUDs FYI
IUDs and implants are among the most effective contraceptive options, but their popularity in the US is only now spiking. Cristen and Caroline explain the different types and explore how stigma and sterilization fears have slowed their spread in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: A Quiet Place
The award-winning 2018 film A Quiet Place made a lot of headlines, including for the acting of deaf actress Millicent Simmonds. We talk about why this matters and why it shaped the movie and helped make it successful. Plus bonus discussions of aliens and apocalypse plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #127: Drama Queens (SATC S4, Ep7)
We return with a dramatic episode of our Sex and the City watch series with conversations about different stages of relationships and how past experiences can inform them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Shirley Leung
Columnist, Associate Editor at the Boston Globe and host of the podcast Say More Shirley Leung joins us to talk about the many shades of burnout for women, especially during and after the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Kera Sherwood-O'Regan
Today we shine a light on the work of Sherwood-O’Regan, a disability, climate, and indigenous rights activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Mixed Weight Couples?
Recent comments around the weights of two actors in a fictional romance in Bridgerton has kickstarted a lot of conversation. We break some of it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Mothers of Gynecology
J. Marion Sims is hailed as the father of gynecology, but his legacy is tainted by his experimental surgeries on enslaved women. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline contextualize Sims' controversy, diagnose medicine's racist past and honor the unsung mothers of gynecology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Marie-Louise Christophe
Yves is back with the story of Marie-Louise Christophe, the first Queen of independent Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #126: The Cost of Caring for Yourself
Sometimes, because of experiences, systemic problems, and internalized fears, it can be hard to take care of yourself. Anney shares a recent example.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marriage and Disability
In the US, there is something often called a 'marriage penalty' for people with disabilities. We dig into the very complicated and often heartbreaking details of what this is, and why the system was designed this way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Doaa Shayea
Today we're highlighting athlete, activist, speaker and artist Doaa Shayea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Gynecology and Gender
Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Lends an Ear
Are there gender differences in hearing and hearing loss? What about in how we listen and who we listen to? Yes and yes. Give this classic episode a listen to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Goddesses Around the World
All around the globe, goddesses have and continue to influential and inspirational. We showcase some examples from different regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #125: Are We Sluts? (SATC S3, E6)
In our ongoing Sex and the City watch podcast, we talk about numbers, double standards and STIs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Mummy (and The Mummy Returns)
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 in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Haben Girma
Today we highlight the work of disability justice writer, speaker and activist Haben Girma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Disability Pride and Women
As we enter Disability Pride month, we check in with some stats about the intersection of women and disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Feminism (and Fandom) of Zines
Unique, quirky and subversive, zines have a long feminist history. In this classic, we flip through the pages of the past and future of zines, and discuss how people are fighting to diversify and preserve zines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Pushback Against the Pride Flag
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 more personal one in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #134: 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: But I'm a Cheerleader
The 1999 cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader was a hugely significant film for so many in the LGBTQ+ community - and it almost didn't get made. We discuss why it is still a go-to for so many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Charlie Amaya Scott
Today we highlight the work of Indigenous activist, scholar and educator Charlie Amaya Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Maladaptive Daydreaming
When does daydreaming become a problem, and does it impact women more? We break down maladaptive daydreaming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
In this classic episode, we discuss Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and dig into themes of sexual identity, gender norms and dysfunctional family dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 6.1)
Tilda and Madison have an encounter with some of the few survivors remaining in the world with devastating consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #133: No If, Ands, or Butts (SATC S3, E5)
When it comes to dating, people have some issues where they draw the line. As we continue our Sex and the City watch podcast, we chat about some of those - and about how some things have not aged well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pinkwashing and Pride
What is pinkwashing? Friend of the show Joey joins us to explain and breaks down corporate and political examples.
Links:
Protest at the GLAAD awards: https://www.them.us/story/glaad-awards-palestine-protest-act-up-new-york-city
Sarah Schulman on Pinkwashing: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/opinion/pinkwashing-and-israels-use-of-gays-as-a-messaging-tool.html
More from Sarah Schulman: https://www.them.us/story/sarah-schulman-palestine-interview
More on Pinkwashing from alQaws: https://www.a
Fictional Women Around the World: Nia Nal
After inheriting powers from her mother, Nia Nal became the Dreamer, a superhero with the ability to see the future. This character broke a lot of barriers when it came to trans representation and has so much story to be written.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Mother
The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. We trace the history and dig into its current mainstream usage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Single Dads
More men than ever before are raising kids as single dads. To celebrate Father's Day, Cristen and Caroline trace how single fatherhood has become the new normal and spotlight how and why society treats single dads differently from single moms in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Juliet Takes a Breath
Gabby Rivera's 2016 book Juliet Takes a Breath is a coming of age and coming out story of finding voice, identity, feminism and support through women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #132: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Renee Gittins
Game developer and creative director of Stumbling Cat studio Renee Gittins joins us to talk about the challenges and rewards of developing an indie game like her recent game Potions: A Curious Tale and being a woman in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Anney
This Pride Month, we check in on Anney to get an update, both personally and politically.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Honey, They Shrunk the Tampons!
Recently, there has been a lot of conversation speculating that the size of tampons (and pads) have shrunk while the price has remained the same. We unpack how the claims and response measure up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Librarians, Part 2
Almost as soon as public libraries began flourishing, librarian quickly became one of the most female-dominated jobs in the country. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline break down was being a librarian was really like back in the day and the badass women who've shaped these community centers of learning and culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Bottoms
Friend of the show Joey stops by to highlight the 2023 satirical, irreverent film Bottoms and why it is an important (and fun) example of breaking down high school movie tropes all while being queer-centered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #131: Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl... (SATC S3, E4)
We continue our Sex and the City watch series with an episode that has not aged well at all when it comes to gender and sexual orientation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 6.1)
As they continue to flee the wreckage of recent revelations, Tilda and Madison finally encounter some people in their post-apocalyptic landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Bandy Kiki
Today we celebrate the activism, writings and entrepreneurship of Bandy Kiki, especially in the LGBTQ+ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Gender Differences in Healthcare
A recent study found that US patients of all genders were more likely to survive and not be re-hospitalized when being treated by women doctors. We examine this study, what it demonstrates (and doesn't), and potential suggestions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Librarians, Part 1
Being a librarian was originally a man's job. Then Melvil Dewey and his book-loving bros came along and changed all that. But while the feminization of librarianship offered a new occupation for women, it was built on old ideas about female nature and its proper place. Learn more in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)
Hi Stuff Mom Never Told You Fans! Take a listen to the trailer of our newest show Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)
About the show: Sixteenth Minute (of Fame) is a weekly show from Jamie Loftus that takes a closer look at the internet’s main characters – one part reported, one part interviews, and one part Jamie collapsing her permanently internet-damaged brain. Whether it’s an enduring meme or a dreaded Character of the Day distinction, it’s the kind of notoriety that often results in little money, un
Women Leaders Under Attack
As we are making our way through a major election year, we are seeing a distressing increase in misinformation, disinformation and attacks against women candidates and leaders. Bridget Todd breaks down the situation and why it is crucial to address for the future of democracy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #130: Car Troubles?
For a long time, car troubles has been both a pickup line used by men, and a way to gatekeep women. Is that still the case?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Sarah Bagley
During the Industrial Revolution, there was a lot of flux and discussion around the rights of workers. Yves stops by to share the multifaceted story of the life of labor activist Sarah Bagley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Selina Leem
Today, we highlight the work of climate justice activist, poet and writer Selina Leem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Putting Bedrotting to Bed?
Bedrotting was a social media trend that raised a lot of eyebrows and questions. Recent analysis has labeled it as 'languishing'. We delve into what it is and the implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 4)
SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 2
In part two of our look at Hugh Hefner and Playboy, we chat with Bridget Todd about packaging the controlling of women's liberation and empowerment, and what it means to take in the true scope of this legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #129: Attack of the Five Foot Ten Woman (SATC S3 Ep3)
Are there some women who are all about bringing down other women? That is the question at the center of this episode of our Sex and the City watch series. We have thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Legacy of Hugh Hefner, Part 1
The legend and legacy (and lies) of Hugh Hefner and Playboy loom large to this day and left an undeniable impact - and caused a lot of harm, largely centered on exploiting women. Friend of the show Bridget Todd joins us in breaking down the history, the PR behind the public image and the damage behind it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Rose Tico
Rose Tico's loyalty, skills and love was vital to the Resistance in the 2017 Star Wars film The Last Jedi. However, when the character was introduced, she was met with a lot of online hate and criticism that had major consequences. We break down the character and the reaction to her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Women and Antarctica
Even in one of the most isolated places in the world, women cannot escape sexism and harassment. Recent whistleblower accounts of women's experiences in Antarctica serve as a grim reminder of this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 3)
As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness in this classic, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bumble Fumble
Recently, online dating service Bumble went viral for all the wrong reasons with an ad campaign. We break down what went wrong, why people were so angry, and the company's response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #128: Wedding Reflections
Weddings can be beautiful expressions of love and a place for reunions and celebration. They also can sometimes bring out questions about singlehood, in yourself and in strangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Bridgerton The Official Podcast Season 3
Hi, SMNTY listeners! We are super excited about the return of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast and want you to share in the excitement with us. Alongside a new season of the TV show is the companion podcast, which takes you behind the scenes through interviews with actors, writers, directors, and more. We think you'll want to tune in, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!
Ready for more? Tune in weekly to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. Available o
SMNTY Interviews: Emma Grace the Entomologist
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 entomology, bug science, cicadas and Star Wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Legends of Hawaiian Surfing
We highlight some of the Hawaiian women making waves in the surfing world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Hyper Independence
What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Past Lives
The 2023 film Past Lives is a beautiful, critically acclaimed look at diverging paths and identities. We talk destiny, true love, childhood sweethearts and wondering about the path not taken.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #127: Politically Erect (SATC S3 Ep2)
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/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Mentors and MomStuff
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 women in our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: The Gangster We Are All Looking For
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 loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Hawai'ian Women in Surfing
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.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Why Are We Still Sexualizing Women's Athletic Uniforms?
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 internet firestorm that ensued, the company's response, and why it is (and has been) an issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Star Wars Prequels
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 down a path you can't follow. Also all who hate sand are welcome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: 10 Things I Hate About You
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #126: Always In Motion Is Star Wars
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 fandoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women, May Day and International Workers' Day
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 are related, and shine a light on so many intersectional issues that continue to be important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Tawakkul Karmān
Yemeni activist who has been working for the rights and nonviolent resistance for women’s rights and freedoms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 2)
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 importance of parity in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 5)
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/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #125: Where There's Smoke (SATC S3 Ep. 1)
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 women and rescue, independence, and not so great dudes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The First Lady of the Internet
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 image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Feminists Around the World: Samantha Carter
In Stargate SG-1, Samantha Carter held many titles and shattered many stereotypes (while also upholding some). We decode her fictional and IRL accomplishments and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Song of Cicadas
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women And Happiness, Part 1
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 please.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
Links:
Sexism and the Weed industry:
https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/01/sexism-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot-industry-no-girls-in-the-grow/
Women and the War on Drugs:
https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1113962?ln=en&v=pdf
Happy Hour #124: Video Made the Podcast Star
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 constant second-guessing and some accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: 50th Episode Extravaganza!
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 for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
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 local species of bird under threat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Eclipse
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/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Finally! A Show
Come hang out in a different woman’s life on each episode. It’s everything you love about reality TV, just on the radio, with 100% more reality. Just women sharing their actual morning to night — days that are anything but ordinary. Curated and crafted by Jane Marie (The Dream, This American Life, Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast) and Joanna Solotaroff (TeamCoco, 2 Dope Queens, Scattered). Try on some other lives while you do whatever you want with yours.
Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app.
SMNTY Classics: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss
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 classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: New Moon and Eclipse
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 the themes, take a quiz and do dramatic reenactments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #123: Preparing for a Funeral
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. Samantha shares a recent experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Tentacle
A dystopian climate change time travel novel that tackles issues of environmentalism, colonization, gender, queerness, race, class, art and all kinds of other things, Indiana Rita's 2015 work Tentacle almost defies explanation. We break down this futuristic vision and what it says about our past, present and future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: An Update on the 4B Movement
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
The power dynamic of landlords goes back centuries, and persists today. And there are a lot of gendered stereotypes wrapped up in it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives
How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Meredith Goldstein
Advice columnist, author, journalist, podcaster, and pop culture enjoyer Meredith Goldstein joins us to talk about the power of the breakup story, the art and importance of advice columns, changing dating landscapes, and the podcast Love Letters. Also vampires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #122: Horror Movie Roundup
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.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.2)
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 past with unclear motives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Trans Non-Profits
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
With the anniversary of buying her home coming up, Samantha gives some updates and advice on home ownership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Bright Side
Start your day with The Bright Side, a new daily podcast from Hello Sunshine. Co-hosted by journalist, TV host, and podcaster, Danielle Robay and Emmy-nominated journalist, host, and producer, Simone Boyce, The Bright Side brings your daily dose of culture and inspiration – with the latest trends, celebrity interviews, and real conversations with women doing amazing things while navigating life’s transitions, big and small. The Bright Side is a talk show created to inspire, educate, and empower
SMNTY Classics: Women and Reddit
Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between. We break down some of the popular site’s issues, and how one particular subreddit is shining a light on gender inequality in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Frances Anne Rollin Whipper
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #121: The Power of Food
We talk about comfort foods, food memories and traditions - and how things have changed between generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Teen Magazines: On the Edge of Seventeen
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. Oh the quizzes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Elyse Fox and The Sad Girls Club
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 within in the Black community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reflects
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 us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women Candidates, Misinformation and Disinformation
In this classic, Bridget Todd joins us once again to discuss disinformation this election cycle, how it specifically impacts women and especially Black women and women of color and ways we can combat it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Park Cannon
SMNTY is overjoyed to once again be joined by Georgia House Representative Park Cannon. We check in on reproductive rights, voting rights, and why elections matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #120: Savoring Savor
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 information.
What's Going On with the US TikTok Ban?
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.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Aerith Gainsborough
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 stereotypes people like to bestow on her. A woman who sells flowers, a warrior, a flirt and the last of her kind, her story resonated with so many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Cozy Game Updates
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
In this classic episode, SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Moana
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #159: The Lost Druid
We return to roots and celebrate with beer from The Lost Druids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
It is time for the long-awaited episode on Jane Austen's enduring classic novel Pride and Prejudice. We navigate issues of class, romance, expectations, first impressions, and of course, pride and prejudice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Nzambi Matee
Today we share a piece of the amazing works of Nzambi Matee when it comes to sustainability, recycling and environmentalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Post Pandemic Social Anxiety
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 around Post Pandemic Social Anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Emotional Affairs
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 confront its warning signs, hallmarks and social media minefield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Declining Birthrate
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, there are many factors at play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #158: SMNTY Wants to Play A Game
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
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' bills like the one recently seen in Alabama around IVF, we look at the Victorian era law being used to further the attack reproductive rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Guerline Jozef
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?
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 this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Abortion is a Tech Issue
As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.1)
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
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
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Byllye Avery
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
What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? We discuss examples, history and problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sissieretta Jones
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 headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Pride
It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, family, home and love with Ibi Zoboi's 2019 novel Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix. Anney and Samantha share their different takes based on their differing familiarities with Jane Austen's work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #156: Zero Proof
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deep Fakes 101
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 fakes, how it impacts women and what companies are doing about it (or not).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Monica Rambeau
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 powers, and reaching the stars as an adult. We track her journey and ponder her future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
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 violence. Anney has thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Alice Ball
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Waiting to Exhale
The 1995 movie Waiting to Exhale featured a blockbuster cast and centered around friends navigating loss, change and new beginnings. We talk themes around friendships, love and renewal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #155: Yola Mezcal
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
Joan Michelson of Electric Ladies Podcast (and a million other things) joins us for a very special episode to discuss climate justice, women in leadership and the amazing work women are doing. She also gives us a much needed pep talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: SIHA
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/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Mistress Day
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 information.
SMNTY Classics: A Salty SMNTY Valentine's
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 chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Online Dating Update: The Price of Love
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, scams and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #154: Marking the Passing of Time
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 to share.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TikTok's Crisis of Femininity
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 need to critically question them.
Links:
Trad Wives:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/whats-missing-from-the-online-discourse-146893296/
The Feminization of Self-Care:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/smnty-classics-the-feminization-of-self-care-142681765/
Feminists Around the World: Paris Hatcher
Paris Hatcher is a Black, queer feminist who has been integral in the fight for reproductive rights, voting rights and defining and living Black feminisms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail (02/05/24)
Its time again to bust open our digital inbox and read messages from you amazing listeners, ranging from Disney Princesses, tabletop games, haunted houses, AI and asexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Getting to the Heart of Heartbreak
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 and Samantha examine the gender differences in heartbreak, dig into whether it can be deadly, share some personal experiences, and ask the ever-important question: will our heartbreak go on and on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women's Magazines, Diet Culture and Sex Advice
SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #153: SMNTY Checks In
SMNTY talks about how they are doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's Missing from the Online Discourse on Trad Wives?
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, why they may be having a bit of a moment on social media and how it may reflect the not so great situation women are in right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Lady Shug
Lady Shug or Ky Victor is an Indigenous nonbinary queer drag activist working for equal rights and protections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Girl Talk
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 date??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Uncle Nearest Whiskey
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)
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 them like a shadow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #152: SMNTY Just Wants to Have Fun?
Why we gotta make things so complicated? We discuss what happens when hobbies - everything - becomes work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Y/N
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/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Xena, Warrior Princess
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 impact, and had a whole generation of Xabrielle shippers taking to the internet. We look into the history and legacy of this groundbreaking character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Tabletop Game Reviews (Wingspan and Dutch Blitz)
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: How to Breakup with a Friend
While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Drusilla Dunjee Houston
Yves joins us to breakdown the historical publishing first of Drusilla Dunjee Houston, and a beef that it caused at the time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #151: New House, Who Dis?
Sometimes you hear from someone you haven't heard from in several years, and you have to wonder - how did they find you? Samantha opens up about a recent experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a huge hit, and examined themes of gender roles, family, love and of course weddings. We take a look back on the film's impact and the messages that many of us can connect to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Pakistani activist, journalist, documentarian and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has made documentaries that have changed policies around gender rights, earned numerous accolades, and is now set to direct a new Star Wars movie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's with Women and the Stanley Cup?
If you've been on social media recently, you've probably heard of the hugely popular Stanley cup. We break down what's going on, and how some calculated marketing targeting women is a part of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Feminization of Self-Care
What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Reflects on 2023
Now that 2023 is over, we reflect on some of our favorites episodes and moments, and look towards want we want for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #150: The Feminist Is Coming To Town
Coming back to a small town as a feminist can make waves, good and bad. We share some recent experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The History and Growth of Women's Magazines
Women's magazines have a long legacy of influence that exists to this day. We flip through the past of some of how some of the most impactful examples came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Amazing Feminists of 2023
We look back on some of the amazing feminist accomplishments of 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: New Year's Blues
A new year comes with resolutions, reflection, and sometimes sadness. We look into how the commercialization of the new year isn't always the greatest for women, and the science and reasons why you might be feeling down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Uncorking Women and Wine
Historically, women have been banned from most of the wine-making process, but it's a much different story today. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline detail how and why women not only are the primary wine consumers but also are becoming viticulture's most celebrated taste-makers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: What is Normal?
The average-sized woman in America is between a size 14-16. But we hardly ever see that in our media or clothing choices. Anney and Samantha dig into why, and discuss the new 'normal' in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour # 149: Ethical Buying
As we enter the new year, Samantha and Anney discuss the difficulties around ethical gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Impossible Goal
Anney and Samantha talk about impossible goals, chasing perfection, fear of failure and self-sabotage in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Nia DaCosta
Nia DaCosta is a record-breaking filmmaker. We highlight her story and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Perimenopause
Even though perimenopause impacts so many people (and the economy), it has largely been ignored. We dig into the what, why, and the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 9
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the ninth and final episode, we discuss religion and trans people, and the harm caused by Christian Nationalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 8
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. In the eighth episode, we dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 7
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.There is a long and complex history around queer people and Western Christianity. In the seventh episode, we trace that history, and talk about how it's being weaponized in our current political environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A DIY Guide to Martha Stewart
How did Martha Stewart get her start? How did she lose -- and recover -- her reputation and wealth? Is Martha Stewart good for women? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus 2, Chapter 2
Tilda and Madison finally have an intense conversation about the past and the future while taking shelter from the cold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #148: The Self Comparison Trap
With a new year comes resolutions, but when you're comparing yourself to who you used to be when you were younger, this isn't necessarily helpful. We talk about new traditions and learning to accept change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 6
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.How does Western Christianity impact views on divorce, especially for women? We dig into some numbers, theories and examples in the sixth episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Regina Mills (Part 2)
In the second part of our breakdown of the Evil Queen Regina Mills from the show Once Upon A Time, we sift through what makes her 'evil', her redemption, and why people love her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: End of the Year Wrap
Bidding farewell to 2023, Anney and Samantha recall some highlights, from writing and recording a book with an amazing team, finding our voice, and the magic of the the people behind SMNTY, both co-workers and listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 5
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the fifth episode, we delve into how harmful religious ideas play into marriage and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 4
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the fourth episode, we discuss sexual abuse and religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Plays Wayhaven
Vampires, romance and murder, oh my! In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha compare their choices and experiences playing the choose-your-own-adventure game, Wayhaven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tech Things to Leave Behind in 2023
As the year comes to an end, Bridget Todd shares things in tech we need to leave behind, and what we need to take with us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #147: Friendsgivemas
Samantha recounts a recent holiday gathering, the anxiety it inspired and what TikTok might have to do with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 3
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the third episode, we focus on the damages of purity culture, especially in the context of rape culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Regina Mills (Part 1)
It's a SMNTY swap! In a special two part episode, Samantha takes over Fictional Women Around the World to shine a light on Regina Mills, AKA The Evil Queen, from the show Once Upon A Time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Dr. TikTok
More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 2
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.In the second episode, we discuss religious trauma syndrome and the pain of walking away from religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 1
SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks. In the first episode, we delve into the history, numbers and some personal experiences in the world of Western Christianity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies
Anney and Samantha dive into the feminism of two holiday classics: Batman Returns and Iron Man 3 (with bonus discussion on Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse) in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Die Hard
Ho Ho Ho! For a special treat, Lauren Vogelbaum swings in to talk about her holiday classic Die Hard. We have a blast unpacking themes of women in the workplace, male friendships and an array of accents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #146: A Disturbance in the Happy Hour
The Star Wars Special strikes back, in the form of a documentary. In this self-indulgent happy hour, Anney dishes on some of her recent Star Wars experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Wayhaven (Books 2 and 3)
We're back, choosing our adventure in The Wayhaven Chronicles 2 and 3! We compare notes of our choices, attempt to make sense of our very differing stories, talk love triangles, friendships, mothers, and of course, vampires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: WARN and Madonna Thunder Hawk
Today we highlight the work of Madonna Thunder Hawk and WARN (Women of All Red Nations).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Bored with Boardgame Sexism
Several months ago, a discussion around sexism in the realm of table top gaming garnered a lot of attention. We go over what happened, the ramifications and how things have changed since then (or not).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The One With Friendsgiving
Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY in this classic episode to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it has to do with women and marginalized folks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unthawing Frozen: Part 2
In part two of this look back at Frozen, we dive into the themes and the legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #145: Spiritless
We cheers to non-alcoholic drinks while sipping on Spiritless cocktails.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unthawing Frozen: Part 1
Ten years ago, the movie Frozen completely upended the Disney movie formula and caused and avalanche of conversation. In part one of our look at the impact Frozen, we set the scene for how this movie got made and how it compares to the fairy tale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Eun Jung Lee Ok
Today we're talking about the inspiring and lasting career of Eun Jung Lee Ok, or EJ OK, a Korean basketball phenom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail (December 2023 Edition)
Time once again to open our virtual mail bag and read some messages, covering topics from childless by choice, pet ownership, media and character suggestions, and women of urban legends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Emotional Labor (Holiday Edition)
When it comes to the holidays, women often shoulder a bulk of the responsibility for making them magical, whether it's meal-planning, meal-cooking, gift-buying, gift-wrapping, gift-shipping, decorating, cookie-baking, card-writing, phone-calling, peace-keeping, are you stressed yet?? We unwrap holiday emotional labor in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 2 (Chapter 1)
We are back with our ongoing fiction series with the second part of the Terminus trilogy! After the climactic finale of part one, part two finds our protagonists in a cold, dark forest evading enemies and pondering the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #144: Stressin' Around the Christmas Tree
Anney and Samantha chat about their holidays, and the stress of decorating. Anney shares a harrowing tale of Christmas tree transport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking Stock of TikTok Shop
Many of you may have noticed an influx of ads on TikTok. Bridget Todd joins us to breakdown why that is, why it feels different than other platforms and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Amira Osman Hamed
Today we're talking about feminist political activist and engineer Amira Osman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Power of Friendship
Friendships between women are science approved. We talk about the benefits of these friendships, and how they can help during stressful times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Presents On Theme: TV FOMO IRL
In this episode of On Theme, Katie and Yves talk about how Art inspires. But what happens when the lives we see on the screen leave us feeling disappointed with our own lives? In this episode, Katie and Yves talk with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls about what to do when our expectations don’t match our reality.
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SMNTY Classics: Men and Cars
What's the sociocultural deal with men and cars? Cristen and Caroline take a drive through the gendered history of car advertising, early electric cars for women and why guys are still behind the wheel more often in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: What's Cooking?
Four families come together for the holidays and drama ensues in the 2000s Thanksgiving movie What's Cooking?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #143: Reflecting on the Holidays
With everything going on the world, we reflect on our state of minds and the state of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Susan Smith McKinney Steward
Yves is back to share the story of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black American woman to earn a medical doctorate in New York state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Elisa Masa
Competent, capable skeptic Elisa Masa found herself at the center of a supernatural drama in the animated series Gargoyles, and left a lasting legacy along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Gets Their License
In response to a recent listener mail, Anney talks about her history and relationship with driving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Life Day
Join us in this classic episode as we discuss the Star Wars holiday Life Day, the women behind it, and the absolute experience it is to watch the Star Wars Holiday Special. Also, Bea Arthur is a treasure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Activist, author and podcaster Raquel Willis returns to SMNTY after accomplishing so much to talk about her book The Risk it Takes to Bloom and her new podcast Afterlives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #142: Happy Life Day!
Life Day, the Star Wars holiday at the center of the infamously bad Star Wars Holiday Special, has gone mainstream, though it is still pretty niche. This Life Day, Anney pontificates about the state of Star Wars canon, the holiday special, and being a gigantic, galactic nerd who just wants to celebrate Life Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: The Sea Cloak
For this month's pick, we dig into Nayrouz Qarmout's The Sea Cloak, a collection of powerful fictional short stories about growing up in Gaza.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Julienne Lusenge
Today we spotlight journalist, broadcaster and activist out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Julienne Lusenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Plays a Game
In an update roundup on our gaming, we take a look at the players, industry and communities behind mobile games. Samantha issues a warning to an nemesis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Scream 6
What's your favorite scary movie? It's a question that has been haunting the characters of Scream since the beginning. We go over the plot, the themes, and the absence of Sidney Prescott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Self-Disclosure and Women
Self-disclosure can be really empowering, but it can also be re-traumatizing. We go over some basics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour # 141: Peaches, Peaches, Peaches
We love youuuuu! Samantha talks about embracing being a dog mom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Cyberstalking and Sextortion
Cyberstalking is a frightening (and often misunderstood and dismissed) experience. Anney and Samantha dig into the facts and numbers around cyberstalking and sextortion, and discuss some ways we can we protect ourselves online in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Farah Nabulsi
Today we're talking about activist and filmmaker Farah Nabulsi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Daylight Saving Time
Since the beginning, Falling back and Springing Forward have drawn ire, discussion and research, but Daylight Saving Time has a specific impact on women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Scream
We all scream for Scream - the original and the 2022 requel. Anney and Samantha lay down the rules and talk feminism, final girls, the horror movie-metaverse, mothers, and toxic fandom in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Jo Piazza
Author, podcaster and friend of the show Jo Piazza offers a future cheese plate while discussing her upcoming book The Sicilian Inheritance and her podcast Under the Influence. We chat about family history, murder, motherhood, and the influence of the internet, good and bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour # 140: Halloween Grab Bag!
Welcome to Anney and Samantha's catastrophic anxiety corner, the Halloween equivalent of a pumpkin puking its innards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Goddess of Filth
V. Castro's 2021 coming of age novel Goddess of Filth explored ancient goddesses, friendships, sexuality, faith and identity. We dig into the story and the themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Yurshell Rodriguez Hooker
Today we're talking about the inspiring works of Indigenous climate activist Yurshell Rodriguez Hooker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Haunted House Recap
Anney and Samantha are baaacckkk! With a follow up on their trip to LA and their whirlwind tour of haunted houses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Halloween and Women
For centuries, girls and women have used food on Halloween to divine any clues about the identity of their future spouse. Anney and Samantha bite into past Halloween soothsaying traditions like snap-apple and nut-crack night. We also take a quick look at gender differences in costuming and why they matter in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Scream Has to Say About Tech And Media
When it came out in 1996, the horror movie Scream touched on a real anxiety around violence in media. Bridget Todd lays out the commentary this film had on media and tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #139: Joey Checks in about Comic Con
Friend of the show Joey stops by for a very special happy hour about Comic Con and cosplay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 12.2)
In the finale of Part 1 of Terminus, Tilda and Madison get some answers, confront their past, and a monumental decision is made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Sally
Sally, the Ragdoll from 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, resonated with a lot of people. We piece together her history, and talk about the good and the bad of this character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Why Do People Love (and Hate) Haunted Houses?
As Samantha prepares for SMNTY's upcoming trip to some haunted houses, we unearth some data around people love and hate them, and if there is a gender divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Tale of Two Short Stories
Get your Swoodies and religious trauma here! In this special classic Book Club episode, we discuss two short stories: Lose Now, Pay Later, and The Problem of Susan, while digging into issues around weight, fad diets, and women and religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Sissy
For our Halloween Edition of FMF, we discuss the recent horror movie Sissy, and discuss toxic friendships, the dark side of wellness and the cultivated lies often present on social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #138: A Haunting Episode
Anney recaps her recent trip to the Last of Us Haunted House, and teases a trip she is taking with Samantha to the West Coast version.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Theme and the Power of Black Storytelling
Hosts of the new podcast On Theme Yves and Katie join us to talk about the show and why Black storytelling is so important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Warsan Shire
Warsan Shire is an accomplished advocate and poet that has published works and worked with Beyoncé.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Childless Women Just Wanna Have Fun?
Every now and then, a post goes viral hating on childless women at theme parks. We break down a recent, famous example, and chat about what is going on here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Twisted
In this classic episode, SMNTY kicks off a new fiction segment with the twisted tale of nostalgia, conspiracy, grief, and most importantly, candy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Susie King Taylor
Yves is back to talk to us about Susie King Taylor, the first Black American army nurse and the first Black American woman to publish a memoir about her experiences during the Civil War, among other things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #137: Birthday Reflections
With birthdays come reflection. We share some of our own thoughts on getting older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.2
In the long awaited finale of our miniseries on religion, we discuss religion and trans people, and the harm caused by Christian Nationalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Angela Maldonado
Today we are celebrating the works of Colombian ecologist Angela Maldonado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
We open up our virtual mail box and talk about fandom, identity, names, and a bunch of random other things with messages from our listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Women of Urban Legends (Part 2)
Dim your lights, pump up the volume and gather round for part two of our look into the women of urban legends in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making Space for Being Ace
After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #136: A Tale of Two Trips
Anney and Samantha recap their recent trips, and the members of the SMNTY team they got to hang with along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Divorce, Misogyny and the PR Machine
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 showcased how we aren't necessarily falling for it anymore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Lilián Abracinskas
Today we're talking about all the work Lilián Abracinskas for reproductive rights and feminism in Uruguay, and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs
Listen up, SMNTY fans! We are super excited about a brand-new podcast called The Puzzler. It's a daily show jam-packed with, you guessed it, PUZZLES. We think you'll love this show, too but you don't have to just take our word for it. Check out this trailer to decide if you enjoy a daily puzzle fix like we do.
Show Info: Finally, your daily puzzle fix—in audio form! Every day, in 10 minutes or less, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs and his celebrity guests will puzzle–and laugh–thei
Monday Mini: Spotify Stalking
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 information.
SMNTY Classics: The Women of Urban Legends (Part 1)
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 women of urban legends and discuss why these stories are so powerful in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Twilight
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, love, baseball and camp with pop culture phenomenon Twilight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #135: Covid Contemplations
Samantha is back from having Covid! She talks about her experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digging into the X-Files
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 STEM on the 30th anniversary of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Jo Harding
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
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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Mexican Gothic
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 horror novel Mexican Gothic in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: In Retrospect with Susie Banikarim and Jessica Bennett
Is there a cultural moment from your past that looks different in retrospect? Maybe it’s a scandalous tabloid story seared into your teenage brain or a political punchline that just feels wrong now. It might be a very specific red swimsuit that inspired a decade of plastic surgery (see: “Baywatch”) or the inescapable smell of an entire generation of prepubescent boys (Axe body spray, anyone?).
Each week on IN RETROSPECT, Emmy-winning journalist Susie Banikarim and New York Times editor Jessica B
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 12)
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 choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #134: You Should Be So Lucky
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 lucky' to have your job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby Tells 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. 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.
Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Ellie Sattler
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 provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us
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 inherently conservative? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Mummy
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 in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies)
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 female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? We look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sex and the City
In this happy hour classic, we revisit the first episode of our SATC watch episodes and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramatic exits and of course, 90s fashion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women Writing Horror
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. Bonus dramatic reading included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: The Guide
The Guide from What We Do in the Shadows is powerful, knowledgeable and just wants to have friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Trick Date
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/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sports Boobs
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 out how breast variety, bounce embarrassment and sports bra technology impact female fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Curse - Supernatural Menstruation Horror
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 classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #132: Con, Sweet
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 Family Feud.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Ships It
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 psychology of shipping, and why shipping should be included in our conversations about the beauties and toxicities of fandom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Suhani Jalota
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
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 for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Post-Pandemic Confidence
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 why that is, and how to deal with it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Edward Blum v Black Women
After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized people, especially Black women. Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on and what the future may hold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #131: Gotcha!
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 how necessary intersectional feminism is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Lin Huiyin
For today's episode, Yves highlights the storied and multifaceted career of Lin Huiyin, known as the first female architect in modern China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Us!
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Day Before the Book
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 for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Cosplaying While Woman
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 these issues in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Power of Women's Soccer
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 why it all matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #130: Surprise, It's Your Birthday
Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.2)
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 her past contacts her and she considers her name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Hera Syndulla
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 history and wonder what's in her future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Going on In Reality TV?
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Bonus: The Pantsuit Revolution
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 history of the pantsuit revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Ahsoka Tano
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 went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes
Anney and Samantha talk feminism, sexism, racism, friendship, love and queer elements with the film 90s Fried Green Tomatoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #129: Names and Identity
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
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/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Rukka Sombolinggi
Today, we are celebrating the works of AMAN (or the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of The Archipelago) Secretary General Rukka Sombolinggi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Misinformation and Trafficking
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Involuntary Celibacy
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 for and sometimes committing real-life acts of violence against women? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Nothing Much Happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Listen to Nothing
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.
Action:
https://www.badinternetbills.com/
https://www.stopkosa.com/
https://www.noearnitact.org/
https://www.stoptherestrictact.org/
Teen Vogue article:
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth
Social Media Surgeon General report:
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf
TikTok Series:
https://www.tiktok.
Happy Hour #128: Specific Type of Nerdery
What is a nerd? Anney and Samantha discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When Fandom Hurts
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 - specifically, Harry Potter - and why it hurts so much.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Mai Khoi
In the face of censorship and government surveillance, Vietnamese musician Mai Khoi kept fighting to be heard and to change things in Vietnam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Entertain Us
Anney and Samantha discuss media they are enjoying, and ponder if there is something even more relaxing than cozy games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth
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 between beauty, social status and teeth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.2
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #127: SMNTY Checks In
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 information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.1)
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
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
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.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Birds of Prey
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 Canary, Huntress, special guest Harley Quinn, and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Mary Eliza Mahoney
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
Anniversaries, recent events and messages from you all have us reflecting on women, health and medicine, and not being believed or being dismissed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Laverne Cox Show Season 2
Listen up, SMNTY fans!
Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts have some exciting news, The Laverne Cox Show is back for season two. Get a spiritual makeover each week as actress and activist Laverne Cox goes with her guests. We think you'll want to hear this season, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!
About the podcast: Years ago, a therapist said in our very first session that there are only two things that we can truly control in our lives - our own
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Tarcila Rivera Zea
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?
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 the curtain on some Emmy news and why it has caused some controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Love Letter to Fanfiction
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 ponder its future in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Care Work
For this month's book, we discuss Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha's powerful 2018 book "Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #125: Ex and the City (SATC S2 Ep. 18)
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, and the age old question of platonic friendships in a heteronormative sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Digital Control
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 bodies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Lauren Olamina
Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower featured still relevant conversations around race, climate change, gender, and religion. It also featured a young Black protagonist with hyper-empathy named Lauren Olamina, who created her own religion when she saw a change that needed to happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Disability Pride Month Check-In
For Disability Pride Month, we do a check-in on our personal experiences with disability and internalized ableism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Digging Up Women Archaeologists
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 other notable women in archaeology in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Womanica
Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Womanica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. On Wonder Media Network’s award-winning podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know — but definitely should. Listen to Womanica on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-womanica-45926723/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.1
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 our current political environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #124: The Princess is In Another Castle
The nostalgia fueled Super Mario Brothers movie is a huge financial success, and Anney has some thoughts about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Coda
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 representation and opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Olu Niyi Awosusi
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/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The 50 Shades of Grey Defense
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 what this entails, and just how insidious victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault and death is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Pretty One
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 Love with Me in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To Date or Not to Date in 2023
What is it like dating these days? We swipe through some data, advice, trends, including the disturbing chad-fishing, in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #123: Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women (SATC S2 Ep. 17)
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 exes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unearthing Mary Anning and Women in Fossils
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 overview of what these fields look like today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Nasreen Alkhateeb
Today, we are celebrating the achievements of activist and award winning filmmaker Nasreen Alkhateeb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Survey of July 4th Movies
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Across the Spider-Verse
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 delving into the discussions happening around Gwen Stacy and queer and trans representation, toxic fandom, animation, and Easter Eggs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Takes a Vacation
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 friendships, traditions and relaxing. Basically asking the question...how does one vacate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #122: D&D (and Fanfic) Saves the World
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 10.2)
A bridge is crossed and a deadly confrontation had. New people enter the scene, but are they trustworthy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris
Sherenté Mishitashin Harris, a Narragansett dancer and TwoSpirit, fights discrimination through traditional dance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Pushback Against the Pride Flag
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 more personal one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A Fabulous History of Drag Queens
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 the stories of some notable drag queens -- in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Gender Queer
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 chat about gender, sex ed, being true to yourself and the importance of books like this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #121: Was it Good for You? (SATC S2 Ep. 16)
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
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.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Willow Rosenberg
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 this powerful witch, and her arc from shy wallflower to Dark Willow to confident hero.See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: This is SMNTY
Let us reintroduce ourselves!See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sad Murder Dad
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 Father's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Ethel Waters
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
Still recovering from recording an audiobook, Anney and Samantha share their experiences. Anney discusses the emotions of coming out to strangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: 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.
Introducing: Born to Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You Fans! We want to share a new podcast from Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network that we think you'll love - Born To Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert.
About the show: Born to Love with Ellie Kemper and Scott Eckert is an interview show about all the things we absolutely adore, hosted by Ellie Kemper and her longtime comedy friend, Scott Eckert. Each week Ellie, Scott, and various celebrity guests discuss what they were Born to Love: a hobby, a city, a holid
Feminists Around the World: Munroe Bergdorf
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+
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 privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Queer People We Admire
Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Diary of a Queer Kid
In this classic episode, Anney shares her journey of realizing she was queer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #119: Shortcomings (SATC S2 Ep. 15)
In our continuing Sex and the City watch and react podcast, we talk about a wide range of shortcomings and dating (and breaking up with) the family. Anney scores a minor win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Update on the Queer Community
In this already slightly outdated episode, we survey some recent news impacting the queer community, and discuss the poor ways some politicians and companies handle Pride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Mawjoudin
For today’s episode we are talking about a non-profit organization from Tunisia fighting for justice, equity and respect for bodily and sexual rights, the Mawjoudin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Self-Deprecating Episode
Why do we self-deprecate? What does it have to do with women and trauma specifically? Will Anney and Samantha ever be able to attend a party without making a podcast about it again??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: An Ace on Our Sleeve
Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 10.1)
Tilda and Madison reach their destination, but not without perils.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #118: You Have a Fanfiction Update!
Anney revives the comment thread on publishing fanfiction, fanart, community and getting out of your own head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Google and Abortion Data with Bridget Todd
Nearly a year after the overturning of Roe v Wade, Bridget Todd breaks down Google's public statement that they would delete private data around abortion, and the reality that they have not followed through.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Maya Lin
Today we are talking about Chinese-American activist and artist Maya Lin, and all the work she has done in the world of Human Rights and environmental activism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: When Expressing Your Boundaries Makes You Feel Bad
Many women have difficulty expressing boundaries, us included. We talked about recent steps forward and steps back we've had, and the guilt around all of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Original Star Wars Trilogy
The Star Wars celebration continues with a look at the original trilogy in this classic. Anney and Samantha use their visual scanning to shine a light on the secret weapons of Star Wars, the women both fictional and behind the scenes who gave these movies life, heart and helped make them the cultural juggernauts that they are. You'll love it. We know. Pew pew!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Yves brings us the fascinating story of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the first Chinese woman to get a PhD in economics and a force to be reckoned with in the Suffrage movement in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #117: The F*ck Buddy (SATC S2 Ep. 14)
We pick back up with our Sex and the City watch podcast with a discussion on f*ck buddy relationships - how they work and why they fall apart, along with 'double-booking', the 'nice guy', and awkward first dates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Kim Ji-young, Born 1982
Today we're talking about Cho Nam-Joo's international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982: A Novel. It follows the life of the titular character as she moves through her life as a Korean woman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Bo-Katan Kryze
Bo-Katan Kryze's impact on Mandalorian history, and the Star Wars universe at large, is hard to overstate. We set our sights on her past, her politics, her family, and her journey to rectify her mistakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Vicarious Embarrassment
After an awkward experience at a high school play, Samantha discusses vicarious embarrassment and how it impacts her. Meanwhile Anney showcases her stubbornness and relives that one time she made her parents watch a spicy episode of Roswell. You know the one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sabine Wren
Artist, builder, rebel, Mandalorian and one-time Darksaber wielder. Sabine Wren has gone through several arcs as a character, including reconciling with her family and grappling with her role in weapons-building. In this classic episode, we dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Aurora Reyes
Yves helps us brush up on the history of Aurora Reyes, Mexico's first Mexican woman muralist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 6
How does Western Christianity impact views on divorce, especially for women? We dig into some numbers, theories and examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #116: What Happens On SMNTY, Stays On SMNTY
Samantha went to an awkward play! Anney went to Vegas! We talk about both, and navigating tricky situations and exes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Dear Chelsea Season 4
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You Fans! The new season of Dear Chelsea just launched!
On this weekly advice show, comedian & author Chelsea Handler answers listener questions with the hilarious edge you know her for. Joined each week by co-host Catherine Law and celebrity guests, Chelsea never shies away from giving her honest opinion on everything from love, sex and weed to family issues or losing a loved one. Every episode takes you on a ride from funny and informative to inspirational and heartb
Feminists Around the World: Wai Wai Nu
Today we're talking about an activist and advocate who has been working to empower people all over the world, Wai Wai Nu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Checkin on House Ownership
A year after buying a house, Samantha shares an update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Dr. Aphra
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha dig into the chaotic, queer, morally ambiguous Star Wars answer to Indiana Jones, Dr. Aphra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Strong Girl Bong-soon
In this special Feminist Movie Friday, we're talking about not a movie but a K-Drama called Strong Girl Bong-soon. Join us as we dig into tropes, super powers and love triangles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #115: Games People Play (SATC S2 Ep. 13)
Our Sex and the City watch party continues! Games are played, metaphorically and not! Break ups! Therapy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 4
Our ongoing mini-series on marginalized communities and Christianity continues as we delve into how harmful religious ideas play into marriage and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Fennec Shand
Ming Na Wen's Fennec Shand is a Star Wars fan favorite bounty hunter and assassin. We uncover some of her past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: When Men Don't Get It
Sometimes it is hard to put things into words. Anney dishes on her recent and ongoing fridge drama, and what it has to do with gender differences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: May Princess Leia Be With You (Part 2)
No, this is the Princess Leia episode you're looking for. In Part 2 of our classic deep dive on Princess Leia, we talk about the infamous metal bikini in 'Return of Jedi', the feminism of Princess Leia and her transition to General Organa, Carrie Fisher, and Anney shares with Samantha her views on the feminism of the Force, from a certain point of view. You'll find this episode is full of surprises. Help us dear podcast listener, you're our only hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor
SMNTY Classics: May Princess Leia Be With You (Part 1)
A not so long time ago, in a galaxy not far, far away, two podcasters came together to discuss the feminism of the original badass princess icon, Leia Organa from the Star Wars universe. Because Anney has been dreaming of this day for so long, it's a two-parter. In this one, we focus on our own experiences with Star Wars, the cultural impact of the original series, and the basics of Leia's character in 'A New Hope' and 'The Empire Strikes Back'. Listen, or listen. There is no listen not. It's no
Happy Hour #114: May the Fourth Be With You
In celebration of Star Wars Day, we talk about fandom and some recent big news stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Force is Strong With This Episode
On the eve of Star Wars Day, we present to you a camtono (AKA grab bag AKA an ice cream maker) of Star Wars thoughts and topics, the Light side and Dark Side of fandom, and why things like this matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Cecilia Chung
For today's episode, we're talking about the trans activism and accomplishments of Cecilia Chung.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Problematic Responses
David Choe's comments about sexual assault are back in the news. We talk about what he's said, actions he's taken or not taken, and the responses from those around him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Myths of Virginity (Part 2)
In part two at our classic episodes on around the misinformation and disinformation around virginity, Anney and Samantha discuss Western (and particularly American) Christian ideas around abstinence, purity, morality and virginity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 4
In our on-going series on the many intersections of Christianity and marginalized communities, we discuss sexual abuse and religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #113: La Douleur Exquise! (SATC S2, Ep. 12)
We're back with our Sex and the City watch and react podcast with discussions around pain and power dynamics in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 9)
With threats closing in and the barest hope of a cure, Tilda and Madison leave relative safety for the dark and dangerous night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Mara Jade (Part 2)
Mara Jade's journey continues! Wedding bells are ringing! Bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, babies, murder. And a hot mess of an enemies to lovers romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: More Pontificating on AI
As a followup to our recent AI episodes, we share some personal updates and fears. Anney defends her fanfiction honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Myths of Virginity (Part 1)
History has long made a Big Deal out of virginity, and also created a lot of (harmful) myths about it. Anney and Samantha shift through the history, unsubstantiated science and cultural importance of virginity, and the myths that surround it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Boy Meets Girl
For this month's pick, we chat about the 2014 rom-com-drama Boy Meets Girl, and discuss themes around trans folks, sex-positivity and being your true self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #112: Mistakes and Anxiety
Welcome, enter our anxiety corner where we discuss pressure and making mistakes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 3
In the third part of our ever-growing series on religion, we focus on the damages of purity culture, especially in the context of rape culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Mara Jade (Part 1)
Assassin. Spy. Emperor's Hand. Smuggler. Jedi. In the Legends Universe of Star Wars, Mara Jade was a deadly, competent Force-Sensitive who managed to escape Darkside brainwashing (after a confrontation with a certain clone named Luuke Skywalker, and that is not a typo) and discover her true self. And maybe true love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Feminism, According to AI
What does AI think feminism is? Who does it think we are? We put it to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women and Environmental Activism
When it comes to environmental activism, women have been integral throughout history. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha discuss the eco-gender gap and highlight examples of women who have led the way when it comes to protecting our planet and everyone that lives on it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: I Hope We Choose Love
For this month's book club, we discuss Kai Cheng Thom's heartfelt and moving work "I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #111: Adoption, Identity and Unanswered Questions
Samantha does a check-in on some unanswered questions, updates, changes and challenges around her adoption and identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 2
As we continue our mini-series on the darkside of religion, especially when it comes to marginalized communities, we discuss religious trauma syndrome and the pain of walking away from religion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
Today we spotlight activist and icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and her leadership in the trans community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Sex Workers Protest in Amsterdam
Recently, sex workers in Amsterdam protested new regulations they argue discriminate against them. We give a brief overview of what's going on and why they're protesting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Can a Woman be the Pope?
Nope! Not right now, at least. Anney and Samantha dig into why that is, and cast their thoughts towards the future and into the past, when there may have been a woman who served as the Pope in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 1
In the first part of this series around Western Christian religion, trauma and marginalized communities, we delve into the history, numbers and some personal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #110: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go
We're back for another rendition of (un)happy hour! In this one, we discuss trauma around bathrooms, the lasting damage of it, and the hurt of connecting the trauma dots.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Stiffed
In 1973, Penthouse Magazine launched VIVA… a glossy erotic magazine, but this time: for women. Viva was published by a porn king but staffed by – drumroll – a bunch of feminist writers and editors.
On the new podcast Stiffed from iHeartPodcasts and Crooked Media, host Jennifer Romolini, goes behind the scenes with Viva staffers to find out what they were trying to say with their feminist porn magazine…and whether they were doomed to fail from the beginning. Listen to Stiffed on the iHeartRadio
SMNTY Interviews: Dara Starr Tucker
Musician, historian, wearer of many other hats and expert of many topics Dara Starr Tucker stops by to enlighten us on topics ranging from music to using TikTok for education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Nim Ralph
Today we're talking about the advocacy of UK trans activist Nim Ralph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Let's Uplift
In a special edition of Mental Health Monday, Samantha opens up about her mental health, ways to be mindful, and how to support marginalized communities that need it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali
In this classic episode, SMNTY sits down with comedian Chanel Ali to discuss women, comedy, and advocacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The TikTok Hearings, Explained
Bridget Todd breaks down just what exactly is going on with the TikTok hearings, the implications of them, what a ban could mean, and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #109: Evolution (SATC S2, Ep. 11)
Friend of the show and SATC newbie Joey Patt joins us to talk about queer stereotypes, dating tropes, shifting narratives and more in our continuing watch party of Sex and the City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.2)
Tilda decides it isn't safe for her and Madison to stay in one place, and they prepare to set out in the dangerous night in order to seek out the possibility of a resistance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Ianne Fields Stewart
While the news can be so bleak, there are those that are and have been fighting. One of those people is Ianne Fields Stewart, a queer trans Black performer and activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: We Wrote a Book!
Yes, we did, but only with the help of an amazing team of women. We talk about the process and what we're excited to share with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Banned Books
What are the most commonly banned books? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline read between the (banned) lines of history, from a legal timeline of book banning to the primary reasons books are banned in the first place: sex, language and the occult.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Onward with Rosie O'Donnell
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You Fans! Onward with Rosie O'Donnell is a weekly podcast hosted by Legendary entertainer Rosie O'Donnell shares her take on fame, family and fun from her vantage point at 61.
Onward with Rosie O'Donnell: Legendary entertainer Rosie O'Donnell shares her take on fame, family and fun from her vantage point at 61. Onward Folks! We have no other choice. During her weekly show, Rosie will speak with friends, celebrities, newsmakers, artists, poets and TikTokers.
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Female Firsts: Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Yves joins us to talk about the accomplishments of Madame Sul-Te-Wan in the world of film as the first Black American to be hired by a major movie producer on a continuing basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #108: Welcome back, Settle In
It's the triumphant (?) return of Anney's happy hours! Back after a brief hiatus, we chat about the concept of settling down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: The Importance of Feminist Works
The SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Marlene
In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a cure, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Millennial Midlife Crisis
Whether you call it peak survival or the early halfway, the millennial midlife crisis looks a bit different, if it happens at all. We talk about why that is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 9
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 implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Everything Everywhere All At Once
Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this classic everything bagel episode of Everything Everywhere All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rollsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Jacinda Ardern
Meet the New Zealand Prime Minister Who Gave Birth in Office in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY <3s K-Dramas
What exactly and why are they so popular? We go over some history, tropes and examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Feminism in South Korea
We look into what's going on with the feminist movement in South Korea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Team Revisit
It's time to check in on the SMNTY team and discuss what it takes to make a podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Speical: Episode 8
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 Ellie about her violent heart, and she reaches a traumatic breaking point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legacy and Fandom Ethics
In the face of increasing violence against the trans community, a new Harry Potter game has become a flashpoint of conversation. Friend of the show and member of the SMNTY fam Joey runs down the history of J.K. Rowling's anti-trans stances, how the fandom is grappling with it (or not), and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #107: The Caste System (SATC S2, Ep. 10)
Our journey down the Sex and the City lane continues as we power through the second season and topics of racism, class, relationships, suits, success and the big 'Love' reveal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Elica Le Bon
Activist Elica Le Bon joins us to break down the situation in Iran and why women are and have been crucial to the revolution happening there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rebecca Gomperts
Today we focus in on Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, and the waves she has made in the realm of reproductive rights and abortion (on a boat!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Cozy Monster
Samantha updates us on her cozy gaming adventures, and shares some of the recommendations listeners have sent in. Y'all have created a monster. A very cozy monster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 7
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.1)
In this installment, Tilda is faced with a choice, confronted with realities, and gets a taste of hope. And pancakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Daddy Issues
Are daddy issues a thing? We investigate in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Riley Abel
The Last of Us's Riley Abel was self-sufficient, impulsive, passionate and Ellie's first crush. When she takes Ellie on a date to the mall where the two experience innocent first love, what happens there has a profound and lasting impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What is 'Daddy'?
The Internet is abuzz about the term 'daddy', what it means, and why it has blown up. We explore some definitions, history and examples, and do our best not to make you cringe along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 6
Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Wake
Part graphic novel and part memoir, Dr. Rebecca Hall's Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts is a beautiful and painful look into the erased history of Black enslaved women resisting and the difficulty of bringing it to light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #106: Old Dogs, New D*cks (SATC S2, Ep. 9)
In this episode of our Sex and The City watch podcast, we chat about nap times, scheduling sex, arrogance in a partner, circumcision, and when the cigar is more than a cigar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Paco De Leon
Author, podcast host and financial expert Paco De Leon answers our burning questions around intersectional feminism and finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Michelle Browder
Today we highlight the works of artist, activist and historian Michelle Browder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Cozy Gaming
What exactly is cozy gaming and why does it appeal to so many? SMNTY investigates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 5
Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? We talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Sister Act
SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. We talk about sisterhood, believing in each other and the power of song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
For this rendition of a classic Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman artist to receive a US Federal Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Sarojini Naidu
Yves joins us to share the story of poet, politician, activist and woman of many firsts Sarojini Naidu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminists Around the World: Black Women Breaking Records
We highlight some of the amazing records recently broken by Black women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Slash Fanfiction
Valentine's Day is upon us! So Anney opens up on her thoughts about slash fanfiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Unpacking the Toolbox
Hi, SMNTY listeners! We're excited about the new show, Unpacking the Toolbox, with Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz. Each week you get to enjoy special behind-the-scenes stories, fun facts, and a healthy dose of laughs from the hit show, Scandal.
About Unpacking the Toolbox: Each week, Katie Lowes and Guillermo Diaz come together to talk about Scandal's memorable moments. Former B613 duo - Huckleberry Quinn - will share behind-the-scenes stories, fun facts, on-set memories, and a lot of laughs - s
The Last of Us Special: Episode 4
Please Hold To My Hand. We pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Intelligent Artificial Intelligence Episode
Artificial Intelligence is all the rage now, but it's been a long road to get here. We trace the history of AI, and attempt to plot out it's future, from art to lawsuits to creepy AI women haunting the Internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #105: The Man, the Myth, the Viagra (SATC S2, Ep. 8)
And a beloved character and a terrible cameo. We sip on some drinks and continue our epic watch/react journey of Sex and the City while discussing dating older men and modern myths.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Katryna Sleptzoff
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, and bringing a lot of questions and controversy with it. To answer some of those questions, we spoke with Katryna Sleptzoff about her work in the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Hannah Beachler
Today we are talking about Oscar winner, designer and architect Hannah Beachler, who has worked on films like Black Panther.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Callout Culture
What is callout culture, and how does it differ from cancel culture? We discuss the pitfalls of using call outs for entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 3
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Gets De-Influenced
We've all done it. You see an ad for something while scrolling online, and you've got to have it. But there's a big push on social media to be more mindful of our shopping habits, especially in the context of influencers. Friend of the show Bridget Todd unpacks de-influencing and how to go about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Ellen E. Armstrong
In this classic episode, Yves joins us to discuss the 'Mistress of Modern Magic', Ellen E. Armstrong, often considered the first African-American woman magician to run an independent touring magic show. Amazing alliteration abounds!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Saadia Khan
Activist Saadia Khan of the podcast Immigrantly joins us to discuss the immigrant experience, the importance of hearing these lived stories and inclusive feminism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: The Feminist Five
We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Going On With DC Fandom?
It's not a bird, or a plane, it's toxic fandom! It's not super, man. Bad jokes aside, SMNTY investigates what exactly is going on in DC fandom, and particularly, the Snyderverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 2
Click, click, podcast listener. We talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 7)
After a close encounter and escape from her enemies, Tilda wakes, recovers and grapples with dark thoughts, all the while trying to suss out a possible new ally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #104: The Chicken Dance (SATC S2, Ep. 7)
Throwback Thursday time! We continue our watch party of Sex and the City and discuss weddings and all the dynamics and drama that can come with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Mary Golda Ross
Yves joins us once again to highlight the impressive accomplishments of Mary Golda Ross, the first known Native American woman engineer in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Velma Dinkley
We would have gotten away with it if not for those meddling kids! We break out the magnifying glass and do some detective work on Scooby Doo's Velma Dinkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Meditation
SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special meditative episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Last of Us Special: Episode 1
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 of The Last of Us series. Anney is so excited she almost floats away like a balloon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Promising Young Woman
Emerald Fennell's 2020 thriller Promising Young Woman caused a lot of conversation around rape culture, so-called 'nice guys', the people our society prioritizes, and the ones we view as expendable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The View on Barbara Walters
In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the legacy of Barbara Walters as a pioneering female broadcast journalist and soft-news aficionado, and why TIME magazine called her the "Most Appalling Argument for Feminism."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Sisters in Spirit
Feminism has such a longer and richer history than many of us have been taught. Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner dove into the numerous, significant contributions of Native American women when it came to sparking the women's rights movement in her book Sisters in Spirit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: An Update on Past Awardees, Part 2
SMNTY asks 'where are they are now?' in part two of our check-in of those featured in past episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Fond Farewell to 2022, Part 2
In part two of our good-bye to 2022, we discuss our favorite book club picks, interviews and guest segments, among other things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Bitch Magazine
Anney and Bridget are joined by Bitch Magazine cofounder Andi Zeisler to talk about the story behind the feminist staple in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's Up With Youtube?
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 is not without issues. We comment on the comments, sexism, advertising, creators, recent controversies, and the general ecosystem of YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #103: The Cheating Curve (SATC S2. Ep 6)
Raise a glass to a new year and more of our Sex and the City watch party episodes! We come out swinging with conversations around cheating and queer spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Feminism (and Fandom) of Zines
Unique, quirky and subversive, zines have a long feminist history. We flip through the pages of the past and future of zines, and discuss how people are fighting to diversify and preserve zines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: An Update on Past Awardees, Part 1
We check-in on what some of the activists we've featured in the past are up to, the good and the bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Fond Farewell to 2022, Part 1
Anney and Samantha take a look back on some of their greatest hits of 2022, especially when it comes to Feminist Movie Fridays and the elusive so-called 'regular episodes'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: An Unbridled History of Bachelorette Parties
Why did it take until 1998 for Cosmopolitan to use the term "bachelorette party?" Because the raucous pre-wedding shindigs haven't been around very long, since bachelor parties were for grooms and showers were for brides. Cristen and Caroline explore the social and sexual symbolism of the rise of the bachelorette party in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#Women and #History
Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. We delve into the history and impact of hashtags, especially when it comes to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #102: SMNTY, You Sloppy
In the first happy hour of 2023, Anney and Samantha discuss the idea of being 'sloppy', body insecurity, and (maybe) body acceptance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: New Year's Pressure on Women
Where did the pressure to kiss someone at midnight on New Year's come from? Are resolutions harmful or hurtful? What do onesies have to do with it? Find out in this classic episode. FfinFinEverything, it turns out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: A Year End Review
As we welcome 2023, we bid a fond farewell to 2022 with some of our favorite entries in this series from that year, both fictional and non.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: New Year, Same Podcast
Anney and Samantha ring in 2023 with a casual convo about their hopes for the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Uber Privilege
Uber, AirBnb and others are reshaping how we work, but they leave loopholes to discrimination and abuse. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline look at sharing economy privilege and why collaborative consumption leaves out the people who most need its services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Too Much
Ever left a party and wanted to shrink and disappear and apologize to everyone you've ever met for your very existence? Yep, it's that episode. In this classic, Samantha and Anney share very different perspectives but similar reactions to the same party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #101: About A Movie
Or movies, actually. We review some of our holiday movie go-tos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 6)
An injured Tilda struggles with a potentially fatal injury and remembers the origin of Madison's nickname.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Wednesday Addams
Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Wednesday Addams hates us and we love her for it. Why do we have a fascination with deadpan women? What does feminism and girlhood have to do with it? What about dancing and goth fashion??See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Unboxing Gifting Dynamics
Getting a present isn't always a gift. We unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Bye Felipe
Online dating offers documentary proof of men not handling women's sexual rejection gracefully. Cristen and Caroline talk about what happens when masculinity constructs and swiping left collide and why straight guys sometimes can't take 'no' for an answer in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grýla: Iceland's Christmas Witch
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 witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #100: Let's Celebrate!
For our 100th happy hour, we take a moment to celebrate! Break out the party hats and fancy pjs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Bridget Jones's Diary
The award-winning 2001 film Bridget Jones's Diary left a huge cultural impact. We chat about the movie's legacy and classic rom-com tropes like love triangles, mix-ups, the 'normal' girl and wardrobe malfunctions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Emily Penn
Today we set sail with explorer and climate activist Emily Penn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Dungeons and Dragons Update Episode
We roll the dice and check-in on Anney's Dungeons and Dragons campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Gaslighting 101
Here's how you can recognize it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Rebecca Lee Crumpler
Yves joins us to highlight the pioneering work of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black American woman to get a medical degree in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #99: A SMNTY Year End Check-In
Samantha and Anney reflect on regrets, accomplishments and hopes as 2022 comes to an end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: The Little Girl Who Gave Zero F*cks
In an endeavor to push the limits of bleeping, we discuss the beautifully written and illustrated feminist fairy tale The Little Girls Who Gave Zero F*cks by Amy Kean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Masih Alinejad
We check in with what's going on with the protests in Iran, and the history of Masih Alinejad's activism in that country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The People Pleaser
Please listen to this episode on people pleasing and what it has to do with women and trauma, please and thank you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere
Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? In this classic episode, SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY SuperHosts an AirBnB Episode
Ever since it came onto the scene, AirBnB has shaken up the temporary housing market, for better and for worse. We do the research on what exactly that means for women, both as travelers and hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #98: Sorry!
Sorry, but we have to talk about women apologizing! Sorry! Our bad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Interviews: Katsitsionni Fox
Anney and Samantha fangirl hard while interviewing filmmaker, activist and creator Katsitsionni Fox. We ask about her work, including the documentary Without a Whisper, and how we can learn from women in the Indigenous community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Listener Mail
In a special edition of this segment, Anney digs into the digital mail bag to read messages from listeners about Reddit, Star Wars and NaNoWriMo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Updates (December 2022)
There's a lot going on in the world. We touch base with updates on the protests in Iran, the abortion ban in Georgia and the 'first feminist city'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Deep Space SMNTY (in 3D!)
Join us for this very special classic episode of SMNTY in 3D!!! With special guest star Yves, we present a podcast oasis of hiking, guided imagery, meditation and yoga in our continuing conversation around the power of self-care and its importance for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's Going on with Twitter?
Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on with Twitter and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #97: The Holiday Blues
Tis the season for being overwhelmed. Samantha gifts us with some stats and tips about the very real holiday blues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 5)
Madison and Tilda confront some demons and make a daring attempt at an escape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Colonel Nicole Aunapu Mann
Today we talk about rising star Colonel Nicole Aunapu Mann, the first Native American woman to go to space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: All the Single Ladies (Get Married??), Part 2
In part two of our look at conservative narratives around single liberal women and how they're ruining everything, we continue to pick apart their arguments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Cliteracy
The clitoris has been one of the most misunderstood and maligned female features in medical history. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline uncover the incredible geography of clitoral complex and why it took so long for doctors to figure it out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Reality of Virtual Reality
Come into the SMNTY-verse as we uncover the upsides and downsides of VR, the women behind it, gender discrimination and harassment on the platform, and the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #96: In Sickness and in Health
Anney got Covid! She's fine! But it did raise some questions around how women act in regards to illness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Alice Ball
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Mon Mothma
Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far, far away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: All the Single Ladies (Get Married??), Part 1
There has been a lot of fear mongering amongst conservatives around liberal single women ruining EVERYTHING. We pick apart a specific example we received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Works From Home
As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Salt Baby
Falen Johnson's play Salt Baby tackles issues of Indigenous identity, family and inter-racial dating with humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #95: Four Women and a Funeral (SATC S2, Ep5)
Funeral meet-cutes? Funeral fashion? Becoming a social pariah? Getting back with an ex? Existential crisis? A single woman buying an apartment?? We continue our Sex and the City watch-through with many important questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Wednesday: Prey
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 dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the chaos dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
Today's focus is on environmental, women's and Indigenous activist (and cartographer) Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Election Reflections
In the wake of the US midterm elections, we discuss the disappointments and wins, and how we're dealing with it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut
In this classic episode, Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A SMNTY Interview with Jamie Summers
Friend of the show and Twitch streamer Jamie Summers opens up about her experience with the platform, its problems, how it could improve, and how it can be a space for supportive community. Bonus conversation around advice and TwitchCon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #94: This is the Way?
It's beginning to look a lot like Life Day! So let's talk about helmets, armor, Mandalorians and toxic masculinity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twitch-y Women
As long as women have been streaming on Twitch, they have been the target of harassment, judgment and worse. At the same time, many have built strong, supportive communities. We look at the good and bad of Twitch's record when it comes to marginalized communities, current issues and why it all matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Maya Lopez (AKA Echo)
In another attempt to explain Marvel, we tackle the extremely skilled deaf Indigenous superhero Maya Lopez, AKA Echo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Just Jilling (Off)
When it comes to slang about women masturbating, Samantha and Anney realize they are massively uneducated. From jilling off to flicking the bean, they react to some of this slang. Much laughter and blushing is involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Craft
We're the weirdos, mister. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha revisit the 1996 cult classic The Craft, and dig into the themes of witches, community and the power and pitfalls of female friendship. Relax, it's only magic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
r/SMNTY: Women and Reddit
Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between. We break down some of the popular site’s issues, and how one particular subreddit is shining a light on gender inequality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #93: They Shoot Single People, Don't They? (SATC S2, Ep4)
We power walk through our Sex and the City rewatch and discuss singlehood and give ourselves nightmares with dirty talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Internet Hate Machine with Bridget Todd
The US midterms have once again brought to the forefront the abuse women, especially Black women and women of color, face online and the consequences of dismissing it. Bridget Todd breaks down how the internet has been weaponized, what we can do about it, and her new podcast Internet Hate Machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Autumn Peltier
Today we're highlighting the work of Indigenous environmental activist Autumn Peltier and her long history of using her voice to fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Halloween Special!
Happy Halloween, SMNTY style! We check in on some goings on, horror movies, news and voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Internet Hate Machine
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! Here's a preview of a new podcast, Internet Hate Machine. Bridget Todd explains how bad actors use the internet to target and silence women, especially Black women. Excluding them from discourse and desensitizing us to sexist, racist attacks makes us all less safe. Bridget talks with women who have been the targets of coordinated attacks, activists who are fighting back, and experts to help break down the deliberate agenda behind it.
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SMNTY Classics: The VVitch
In this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha continue their witch streak with The VVitch. Come and live deliciously with us. Butter not included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Lilian Ngoyi
Yves spotlights the story and accomplishments of Lilian Ngoyi, the first woman elected to the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #92: The Last of Us Remake Review
You knew it was coming. Anney dishes on The Last of Us Remake and the trailer for the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 4)
In chapter four, Tilda and Madison find a brief respite before approaching enemies force Tilda to make a desperate choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Heather Mason
A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles hell with poise and style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Misogyny and Mobile Gaming
A recent spate of mobile games focusing on women getting a glow up or cleaning house in order to get a man has us scratching our heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Fear Street
There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Witchsploitation
Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #91: Negroni Sbagliato
The House of SMNTY sips on the viral drink and chats about how it went viral and House of the Dragon on the cusp of the season finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let's Talk Witches: Wanda Maximoff
Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, historically represents many intersections - Romani, Jewish and a witch. Friend of the show Joey Patt joins us to examine these intersections, the history of them, and how they're being handled (or not) right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Trisha Shetty
Today we spotlight the work of lawyer, activist, speaker, educator and advocate Trisha Shetty when it comes to gender equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
We open the virtual mail bag once again to discuss Anne of Green Gables, convention experiences and fanfiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Witchy Women
There's a little witch in all of us. For this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Tigers Are Not Afraid
Issa López's 2017 haunting Mexican crime-fantasy movie Tigers Are Not Afraid made a big impression on horror royalty and on us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #90: Quick Horror Movie Reviews, Pt. 2
In part two of our Horror Happy Hour, Anney shares her spoiler-y thoughts on recent horror movies She Will and Bodies Bodies Bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Mexican Gothic
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 horror novel Mexican Gothic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Veronica Cruz
We celebrate the work of one of the founders of women's rights organization Las Libres Veronica Cruz, with a specific focus on abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Hocus Pocus 2
The witches are back! Sisterhood, friendship, aging and song! We give a quick and spoilery review of the new movie Hocus Pocus 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Hungry for History with Eva Longoria and Maite Gomez-Rejón
Hosts EVA LONGORIA and MAITE GOMEZ-REJÓN explore the origins of some of the most delicious dishes, ingredients, and beverages from their culture. They’ll share personal memories and family stories, decode culinary customs, and even provide a recipe for listeners to try at home. Through lighthearted dialogue and historical facts, our hosts will take us on a culinary journey that will connect our past with our present and prove that we are all Hungry for History.
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SMNTY Classics: All Them Witches
Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies in this classic episode. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elevated Horror and #MeToo
What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? We unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #89: La Gritona Reposado Tequila
We sip on some La Gritona Reposado tequila and chat about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries as a woman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Next Up with Anna Hossnieh
Podcast producer, host extraordinaire and founder of Next Up Anna Hossnieh joins us to share the importance of diverse stories in podcasting, and how the initiative Next Up aligns with that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Bertha Zuniga Cacera
We discuss the power of legacy while spotlighting the work of Bertha Zuniga Cacera and her mother around indigenous rights and environmental activism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Going On in Iran?
Anney and Samantha give an overview of the protests in Iran, and how women are (and have been) at the forefront.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Nadja of Antipaxos
Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. In this classic episode, possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 3)
The elements are against Tilda and Madison as Tilda weighs her options, all of them dangerous in their own way, all while grappling with self-doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #88: Quick Horror Reviews, Pt. 1
It's a good (and interesting) time to be a horror fan, especially with the glut of elevated or social horror. Anney gives some quick spoiler-y reviews of the recent horror movies X, Pearl and Men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Persuasion
SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: America Chavez
In this Super Super-Sized episode, we welcome fantastic friend of the show Joey Patt to talk about the history, future, and importance of Marvel character America Chavez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update on Abortion in the US
As we see more and more fallout from the overturning Roe v Wade in the US, we dig into some of the impacts across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Officer O'Leary
Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people (and supernatural beings) to have fun - quiet, law-abiding fun. SMNTY needs backup in this classic episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Avonlea
In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love and kindred spirits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #87: Still In Crisis
Is it a birthday, a pandemic or a mid-life crisis? All three? How does one celebrate these days?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meghan Markle and Single Use Hate Accounts
Podcast royalty Bridget Todd shines some light on the internet's apparent overwhelming hatred of Meghan Markle, where it is coming from and the systems in place that allow people to profit from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Jackeline Romero Epiayu
In this episode, we look at the work, trials and hope of Colombian activist Jackeline Romero Epiayu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: An Update on Feminism
A recent survey on feminism revealed some interesting results. We delve into the numbers and discuss what they could mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Why Didn't You Believe Her?
In this classic episode, horror fans Anney and guest co-host Lauren Vogelbaum talk about the horror movie trope of not believing women, and how it relates to #BelieveHer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Green Gables
SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #86: Boundaries and Asking for Help
In this mish-mash of an episode, topics include setting up boundaries, people-pleasing, and asking for help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Unbalancing Work-Life Balance
In the third installment of a special "Lean In" series, Cristen and Caroline discuss why "work-life balance" and the idea of "having it all" is a myth in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Melissa Cristina Marquez
Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look into her efforts in fostering understanding around sharks, and also talk about crocodile bites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Loudest Girl in the World
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! Listen to The Loudest Girl in the World hosted by Lauren Ober! An exciting new podcast about when host Lauren Ober, finds out she’s autistic at age 42, starts her on a journey to make sense of who she is and who she’s always been. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!
About The Loudest Girl in the World: For years, Lauren Ober wasn’t all that jazzed about herself. She was always getting in trouble, she had weird sensor
Monday Mini: Post Connnnnnn!
Yes, that's a Star Trek reference. Anney, shining bright from her experience embodying Disco Luke Skywalker (or is that the sequins and glitter?), shares her experience cosplaying at DragonCon 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Are soap operas underrated in TV history?
It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history and evolution of soap operas and see how these shows have influenced most of what we watch today in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Laudelina de Campos Melo
Today, Yves sheds light on Laudelina de Campos Melo, who founded Brazil's first association of domestic workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #85: The Freak Show (SATC S2, Ep3)
From our SMNTY desk, we continue our Sex and the City watch party! On the table: first date awkwardness, Darwinian dating, sex and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Plays Wayhaven
Vampires, romance and murder, oh my! Anney and Samantha compare their choices and experiences playing the choose-your-own-adventure game, Wayhaven. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Even More Record Breaking Women
From rowing to golf to piloting, women around the world are breaking records. We discuss some recent achievements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
It's time to dive back into the virtual listener mailbox! Topics include phone games, misogyny, makeovers, student debt, trauma, and Star Wars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Scream Queens
For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. In this classic, Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the connection to the final girl trope, and shine light on some iconic examples. And then Anney talks about Scream for a long time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy
Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #84: T'was the Night Before Con
And all through the land, all the nerds were packing, their cosplays so grand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: Fangirl
Come along with us on a journey of college, sisterhood, family drama, friendship, crushes, love, and fanfiction with Rainbow Rowell’s 2013 book Fangirl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Terra Branford
We're taking it down nostalgia lane with the Super Nintendo hero Terra Branford from Final Fantasy 3/6, depending on your version. Part human, part ethereal creature, all pixelated glory, Terra's journey of self-discovery is one that still resonates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: The Indian Child Welfare Act
In light of some recent Supreme Court decisions and politics, we take a look at the ICWA, what it is, and its future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: A League of Their Own
In this classic episode, Anney finally redeems herself in Samantha's eyes and watches the 1992 feminist classic A League of Their Own. There is definitely crying in podcastingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 2)
Tilda and Madison are being hunted. As they wait in the dark, Tilda weighs her choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #83: The Awful Truth (SATC S2, Ep2)
Dirty Talk. Puppies. Can we ever be truly truthful with our partners? What happens if we try?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Star Wars Birthday Special
Welcome to the very special Star Wars Holiday Episode! Because what is the Force but feminism? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Mountaineers
We take a look at women literally climbing mountains, challenging stereotypes and shattering records.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Love Letter to Fanfiction
A/N: Fanfiction has long been a very queer, very woman-dominated space. One the biggest names in fanfic is AO3. We trace the history of this site, and ponder its future. Tags: Indulgent, Feels, Fandom, LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women in Shark Science
Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. In this classic, we dive into the stories of some famous women and organizations doing great work in the field, the issues they face, and we give a brief review of the seminal Christmas film Jaws 4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Eunice Foote
Yves joins us once again to share the story of Eunice Foote, the first known person to link carbon dioxide to atmospheric warming. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #82: You're A Coward, Anney
In this edition of a totally Okay Hour! Possessed insects, broken toes, and emotional cowardice, oh my! Sometimes loss manifests in interesting ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators
What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the conversation around it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Azmina Dhrodia
Women and marginalized communities often face harassment and toxicity on social media. Azmina Dhrodia is working to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What Are These Story Games?
SMNTY chooses our own adventure as we chat about story phone games, their problems and their successes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The R Spot with Iyanla Vanzant
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! We think you may like this new show, The R Spot with Iyanla Vanzant, and wanted to share it with you. You don't have to take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!
Show description: Shondaland Audio and iHeartRadio present: The R Spot with Iyanla. Each week, New York Times best-selling author and famed spiritual life coach, Iyanla Vanzant, invites callers to share their personal relationship issues during live sessions to help i
SMNTY Classics: Uhura
In this classic episode, the USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Marvelous and Much Maligned Mary-Sue
What's a Mary-Sue and why do they draw so much ire? In this ballad to the Mary-Sue, we dig into history, definitions, examples, and unearth and defend the true Mary-Sue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #81: Take Me Out to the Ballgame (SATC S2. Ep1)
We're baaaaccckkk! We continue our watch of Sex and the City with very special guest Superproducer Christina, who knocks it out of the park. There is no crying in baseball, but there is crying in breakups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women and Student Debt
It's back-to-school season, which means we need to talk about student debt, how it hits women and marginalized folks more, and potential solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Leydy Pech
Today we highlight the activism and legacy of beekeeper and environmental Mayan advocate Leydy Pech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Listener Mail
We bust open our virtual listener mail bag and read a letter from listener Taylor about some very important firsts for women at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spoiled Saturdays: Dr. Strange (Multiverse of Madness)
Wanda, Wanda, Wanda. In this new segment, we dive into the multiverse and chat about the feminism (or not) of the recent film Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness. How many times can Wanda say she is a mother? Are all women in comics doomed to die once they become too powerful? Sad Murder Moms?? All of these questions and more will be asked and possibly answered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Sex and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Coco Tang and Kimberly Spray of Global Outreach Doctors join the show to delve into their experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo to assess the fallout and possible sustainable, actionable items we can take to combat sex and gender based violence in that country in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #80: 90s, WTF?
Break out your butterfly clips and gel pins, it's time to look at some toxicity of the 90s that often gets glossed over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Crip Camp
The award-winning 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a moving, open and personal take on the determination, difficulties and successes of a group of people growing up in the disability rights movement, what they accomplished, and the importance of inclusivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Kiara Nirghin
Kiara Nirghin is an inventor, speaker, activist and advocate for getting more women in STEM, and she's just getting started. We share her inspiring past, present and future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Failure Revisit
Anney and Samantha revisit the question of failure, personally, professionally and as feminists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: How the Jane Collective Helped Women Get Abortions
Before Roe v Wade made abortion legal, women still needed them. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd is joined by Heather Booth who started an underground network to give women abortion access.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Sissieretta Jones
Yves joins us to shine a light on the compelling and storied life of Sissieretta Jones, the first Black American woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #79: The Comfort of Rewatching
We all have those things we watch over and over and over and over and over and over again right? Right??? Turns out a lot of us do - we look into why that is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Navigating Narcissism
Hey SMNTY Listeners - we have a new show we think you'll love, called Navigating Narcissism. Narcissists are everywhere and these days it seems like everyone has at least one in their lives! Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist, will help you spot red flags and heal from the narcissist in your life. Every Thursday, we will hear first-hand accounts from people who know this territory the best, the survivors.
Take a listen to the trailer and, if you want to hear more, find "Navi
Book Club: Queens of Geek
For this month's book club pick, we nerd out over nerdom with Jen Wilde's Queens of Geek, a coming-of-age love letter to fandom with themes around friendship, disability, queer relationships, love and conventions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Kamala Khan
Kamala Khan is a first and a one-of-a-kind: a fan, a fanfiction author, a cosplayer, and hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Problematic Insults
While it can be very tempting to lob insults at people who are objectively awful, it's important we make sure they aren't hurting others in the process. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Women's Rights in Poland
With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 1)
In the second installment of Terminus: The Depopulation Event, Tilda and her son Madison wander an abandoned United States, and Tilda grapples with her feelings of failure around motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #78: Sad Murder Dad
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amber Heard and the Court of Public Opinion
The very public defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has showcased how we view women in and out of the courtroom. We break down what happened, why it's important and what it means for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Shrutilata Singh
Shrutilata Singh is a deaf-blind activist and advocate in the realm of disability and education. We share her story and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: What's Up with Podcasting?
Podcasting as grown exponentially in recent years. We talk about what has changed and what hasn't in terms of creators and listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Abortion Activism in Argentina
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: The Janes
For this Feminist Movie Friday, we discuss The Janes, a documentary about the Jane Collective, a group of women that provided illegal abortions in the 1970s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(Un)Happy Hour #77: Adoption and Abortion
Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Brief History of Women and the ADA
Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We spotlight some of the notable women that made the ADA happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Changemakers Around the World: Neema Namadamu
Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Star Wars Updates
Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Invisible Illness
Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with invisible illnesses in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hollywood's Toxic Treatment of Women
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 women on all counts, and treats them as expendable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #76: An Ace on Our Sleeve
Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Women Climbing Mountains
SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Reproductive Rights
Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: A Personal Reaction to Roe v Wade
In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: Beauty Translated
Beauty Translated, hosted by skin therapist & trans woman Carmen Laurent, is a new original podcast that focuses on the trans experience in the southeast United States. With each episode, Carmen Laurent discusses topics related to the legal, medical, and emotional changes as a part of gender transition. Beauty Translated is made by trans people for trans people, whether you have been transitioning for years, wondering where to begin, or would just like to relate to a friend, co-worker or loved o
SMNTY Classics: Public Displays of Affection Politics
How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? And, do you love it or hate it? Listen in to learn how onlookers respond to PDA in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Abortion is a Tech Issue
As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #75: SMNTY Makes a Summer Cocktail, Part 2
Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why Anney likes puns and naming things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Female Firsts: Ann Petry
Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus discussion of celebrity and privacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Valkyrie
From elite warrior to bounty hunter to King, Valkyrie demands respect in everything she does. In anticipation of Thor: Love and Thunder, we break down her story so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday Mini: Supply Chain Shortages and Women
Shortages of tampons and baby formula have shone a light on the ways supply chain issues are having a larger impact on women. We discuss why that is and why we aren't talking about it more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Martha Stewart Podcast Trailer
She’s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio, and more. But you’ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the world. Some you’ve heard of — some you haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.
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SMNTY Classics: Queerbaiting 101
What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: This Bridge Called My Back
Published several decades ago, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color remains a relevant and powerful tool for true intersectional feminism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #74: (Spoiled) Our Flag Means Death
Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and discuss queer representation and toxic masculinity in the show Our Flag Means Death.
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ADHD, Kink and Sex with Cate Osbourne
Podcaster, certified sex educator, and wearer of many hats Cate Osbourne opens up about ADHD and how it intersects with sex and kink (and the ableism embedded in a majority of our sex education). Bonus discussion of DND.
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The Martha Stewart Podcast Trailer
She’s done it all. TV, magazines, the web, radio, and more. But you’ve never heard Martha Stewart like this: intimate, in-depth, probing interviews with some of the most fascinating people in the world. Some you’ve heard of — some you haven’t. But they all have an important thing in common: they’re at the top of their fields. And they’ve never encountered an interviewer quite like Martha.
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Women Around the World: Amazin Le Thi
Amazin Le Thi is a queer advocate and activist who has been and is outspoken about transracial adoption and the importance of sports for all.
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Monday Mini: Abortion Stories and Resources
We continue our ongoing conversations around abortion with some letters from listeners about their experiences and resources.
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SMNTY Classics: Ash
On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Prologue)
In the first part of this multi-chaptered SMNTY fiction event, we explore a future dystopian world besieged by a virus and tightened reproductive controls. Sound familiar? When one woman defies the law and flees with her child in a crumbling, abandoned world, can they survive?
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Happy Hour #73: SMNTY Makes a Summer Cocktail, Part 1
In part one of a two-part episode, Samantha shares a cocktail recipe and we chat about nostalgic Summer memories.
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SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
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 research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them.
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Women Around the World: Lady Phyll
Today we are talking about UK intersectional activist and advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, AKA Lady Phylll, founder of UK Black Pride.
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Monday Mini: Conservative Conspiracies and Children
Why do so many conspiracies in the conservative community revolve around children? We look into some theories and history.
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SMNTY Classics: Unapologetic
For this classic episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers.
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FMF: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this everything bagel episode of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rolls.
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Happy Hour #72: Gendered Videogames
Anney and Samantha swap some memories of videogames that they played as children, and especially games with girls as the target demographic. Barbie and My Little Pony feature prominently.
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A Check-In on the Queer Community
In recent years, we've seen a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the United States. We take a look at some examples, talk about why it's happening, how it impacts mental health, and discuss some wins in the queer community.
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Women Around the World: Queer People We Admire
Happy Pride month! Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out.
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Updates!
Samantha moved and Anney is living her best nerd life!
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SMNTY Classics: The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion
Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what that means in this classic episode.
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Happy Hour: Oh Come All Ye Faithful (SATC Ep 12)
Our friend Bridget Todd joins us for a very special happy hour extravaganza to watch the season one finale of Sex and the City, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". Bridget shares her SATC experience, and we chat about faith, boundaries, dealbreakers, and 'the one'.
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Happy Hour #71: The Gin Gin Mule
Anney and Samantha discuss finding joy while sipping on a cocktail created by mixologist Audrey Saunders.
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The Rebels of the Anti-Abortion Movement
With reproductive rights under attack in the United States, we take a look at some movements fighting back, and do a survey of abortion around the world.
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Women Around the World: Hiker Chiu
Today we explore the story of Hiker Chiu, a Taiwanese activist that has been advocating for the rights and the visibility of intersex people in their community.
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Monday Mini: Another Abortion Check-In
As distressing headlines around abortion's fate in the US continue, we do another check-in on what's going on and how we're doing.
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SMNTY Classics: How the Anti-Abortion Movement Fueled the Riot at the Capitol
With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation in this classic episode.
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The Scully Effect: We Want to Believe
The truth is out there and it is that Dana Scully is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to women and girls getting into STEM. Bridget Todd joins us to break down the real world impact of this fictional character, with some nerding out along the way.
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Happy Hour #70: 'Allowed'
Our language around food is often unhealthy and needs to change.
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Climate Action: Why One Size Doesn't Fit All
"When it comes to taking action to solve climate change, steps like recycling, using less plastic, or saying goodbye to plastic straws – our collective intent usually comes with the hope that we will leave our planet a little better than its current state. But what happens when the answers aren't a fit for all people?" In the first part of our climate action conversation, we spoke with two organizations that are influencing change in their respective industries. In this second part, hear from yo
Book Club: Crying in H-Mart
Grief, identity and food all intersect in our conversation around Michelle Zauner's powerful 2021 work Crying in H-Mart.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Ahsoka Tano
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 went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold.
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Monday Mini: An Abortion Check-In
In light of what's going on with Roe V. Wade in the U.S., Anney and Samantha open up about how they are, what they're doing for self-care and what's bringing them joy.
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Interviews Lizz Winstead
Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights in this classic episode.
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Female Firsts: Maria Mitchell
Yves takes on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States.
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Happy Hour #69: The Drought (SATC Ep. 11)
In this episode of our Sex and the City watch party, we tackle the age old (and controversial) conversation of farting in front of your partner.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Bend It Like Beckham
In this installment, SMNTY embraces the early 2000s and goes for the goal with the sports comedy Bend it Like Beckham, discussing the importance of representation, sexism in sports and the power of friendships.
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Women Around the World: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Today we highlight the work of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to preserve Hawaii's native cultures and traditions.
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Monday Mini: Abortion and Adoption
With the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, we've heard a lot of conversation around adoption, foster care and safe haven laws, especially as reasons we don't need abortion. Samantha breaks down the flaws in this line of thinking and why it's incredibly damaging.
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SMNTY Classics: Afong Moy
For this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States.
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SMNTY Fiction: Delete Culture
A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due.
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Happy Hour #68: Dear SMNTY
Dear celebrities we've crushed on in the past, please forget the letter you may have received from us in the past. Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and reminisce over celebrity crushes, embarrassing fan letters and fangirling.
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A Conversation on Abortion in the US with Melita Easters
In the wake of the recently leaked Supreme Court brief that would overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States, we turn to Melita Easters of Georgia's WIN List to shed some light on the situation and provide potential solutions.
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Women Around the World: Shreen Saroor
Today we talk about Shreen Saroor's accomplishments, advocacy and activism around women's rights and peace.
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Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 4
SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world.
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SMNTY Classics: All You Can Ever Know
Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing in this classic episode.
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Happy Hour #67: The Baby Shower (SATC Ep. 10)
Our Sex and the City watch party journey continues! In this episode, listen for discussions on baby names, baby showers, jealousy, and moving through different stages of life.
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DNA, Health, and Women
SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the power of information when it comes to health.
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Rogue One
What do the plans for this episode hold? Hope. Unless you ask Samantha. Go rogue with us this Star Wars Day as we discuss the 2016 Star Wars film Rogue One.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Sabine Wren
Artist, builder, rebel, Mandalorian and one-time Darksaber wielder. Sabine Wren has gone through several arcs as a character, including reconciling with her family and grappling with her role in weapons-building. We dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion.
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Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 3
As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples?
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SMNTY Classics: It Ain't Easy Being Green?
A recent study found straight men avoid environmentally-friendly behaviors out of fears that people will perceive them as gay. Anney and Samantha sort through homophobia, sexism, and environmental issues in this classic episode.
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Women and Dissociation
There's a lot of confusion around dissociation. The SMNTY team clears some of it up while honing in how it impacts women.
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Happy Hour #66: Gotta Bad Feeling About This
Execute Happy Hour 66.
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Female Firsts: Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Yves brings us the fascinating story of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the first Chinese woman to get a PhD in economics and a force to be reckoned with in the Suffrage movement.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Beru Whitesun Lars
Beru Whitesun Lars made some of the best blue milk cheese this side of the galaxy. Steady, brave, loving and kind, she raised her nephew Luke Skywalker until her untimely death at the hands of the Empire, though her legacy lives on.
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Monday Mini: Things Not to Say to an Ace Person
Or anyone, really.
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Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winner: Samantha Besnoff
Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Samantha Besnoff, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters
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SMNTY Classics: Wangari Muta Maathai
Friend of the show Yves drops by to share the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement Wangari Muta Maathai in this classic episode.
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Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 2)
In part two of our look at The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas, we discuss issues around environmental justice, privilege, and every day examples.
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Happy Hour #65: The Turtle and the Hare (SATC Ep. 9)
We continue our epic Sex and the City watch-along endeavor and discuss vibrators, hygiene, settling, and 'fixer-uppers'.
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Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 1)
Advocate and activist Leah Thomas' book The Intersectional Environmentalist is a much-needed examination of the environmentalist movement, and why it has to be intersectional. In part one, we dig into some key definitions and foundational ideas for this conversation.
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Women Around the World: Amasai Jeke
For this episode, we focus on trans feminist, queer rights and environmental justice advocate Amasai Jeke.
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Feminist Movie Monday: Fresh
SMNTY swipes right and takes a bite into the 2022 film Fresh, digging into its commentary on the commodification of modern dating and the consumption of women's bodies.
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SMNTY Classics: Are women more passive aggressive?
Sure, fine, whatever. What is passive aggression, and why is it associated stereotypically with women? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline break down what passive aggression is, where it comes from and how it plays out among genders.
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Women and Happiness: Part 2
In part two we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government.
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Happy Hour #64: The Villain
Are we...the bad guy? SMNTY holds out for a hero and discusses certain points of view, who tells your story, and changing perspectives in trauma narratives.
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Turning Red
The animated coming of age film Turning Red tackles periods, adolescence, crushes, fangirls, boy bands, mother-daughter relationships, immigration, and the power of friendships. Because of some of these themes, it garnered a lot of controversy. We chat about all of these things and our own similar experiences as teenagers.
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Women Around the World: Judge Jackson
With her confirmation to the US Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history. We dig into her past as a public defender and discuss the importance of her confirmation.
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Monday Mini: Women And Happiness : Part 1
What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. We react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please.
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SMNTY Classics: Bro-rista Coffee Culture
Since it first began its westward expansion in the 16th century, coffee has been a distinctively male drink. Even today, while plenty of women work behind the coffee counter, many wonder whether a bro-rista culture continues to dominate the rapidly expanding specialty coffee industry. Learn more in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Builds a Community
Women-run communes hold a certain appeal for a lot of us for many reasons. We uncover the history of women led and women-only communities, and pontificate about what our own ideal community would look like.
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Happy Hour #63: Three's a Crowd (SATC Ep. 8)
Threesome protocol can get quite tricky. We sip some mimosas and chat about some of the considerations in our Sex and the City rewatch.
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Evan Rachel Wood and Tech Accountability
The fantastic Bridget Todd joins us to shine some light YouTube's failure to remove a video of Evan Rachel Wood being sexually assaulted and why it is a tech issue.
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Women Around the World: Paralympic Wins of 2022
Now that the 2022 Winter Paralympics are over, we do an overview and celebrate some women who won big time.
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Monday Mini: An Update on Incels and Anti-Feminist Groups
Recently, the National Threat Assessment released a new study on incels and other anti-feminist groups. We dig into what that means, and why it took so long.
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SMNTY Classics: Mary Seacole
Time for another Female Firsts! Yves joins us to share the story of Mary Seacole, author of what is considered the first autobiography by a Black woman in Britain in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Fiction: Dark Family Secret
What would you give up in the name of curiosity, power and fame?
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Happy Hour #62: Trauma, Trauma, Trauma
Whose trauma do we prioritize in our media? What type of villains get more grace than others? Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and discuss gender differences in fictional characters and villains.
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Book Club: Of Women and Salt
Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt is a beautiful, heartbreaking and haunting novel tracing the struggles and traumas of generations of women, and how they are connected. Anney and Samantha discuss political and intergenerational trauma, motherhood, immigration, addiction and secret selves.
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Women Around the World: Bianka Rodriguez
Bianka Rodriguez is an integral and inspiring leader in the world of trans activism. We dig into her story and all the work she's doing and continues to do.
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Monday Mini: Enthusiastic Consent
Through platforms like TikTok, controversial conversations around consent continue. Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of informed and enthusiastic consent.
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SMNTY Classics: Jackie Ormes
Yves joins us from her home studio to share the story of Jackie Ormes, the first Black American female cartoonist and creator of beloved (and radical) characters like Torchy Brown and Patty Jo 'n' Ginger in this classic episode.
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Ladies of the Blues
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.
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Happy Hour #61: Bat, Bat Soda
Cheers! We sip on Bat, bat Soda, a carbonated coffee local to Atlanta and discuss women in the coffee industry.
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Female Firsts: Jovita Idár
Yves shares the amazing story of Jovita Idár, a woman who started and was first president of the Liga Femenil Mexicanista.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Satine Kryze
Even though under her pacifist rule of Mandalore, Duchess Satine Kryze made great strides for her planet, many called her a heretic. We delve into her relationship with her estranged sister, assassination attempts, and her love of a certain Jedi.
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Monday Mini: How Are We Doing?
SMNTY does a check-in on ourselves, Covid, hate crimes, anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the Violence Against Women Act.
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY's Princess is in Another Castle
Nintendo's Mario franchise is the largest video game franchise of all time. As ruler of the game's fictional Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (or Toadstool, if you prefer) seemingly spends most of her time getting kidnapped. Anney and Samantha trace the history of Princess Peach and talk about the damsel in distress trope, entitlement and whether or not Princess Peach is secretly a bloodthirsty tyrant in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Scream
We all scream for Scream - the original and the 2022 requel. Anney and Samantha lay down the rules and talk feminism, final girls, the horror movie-metaverse, mothers, and toxic fandom.
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Happy Hour #60: Never Been Loved
The Jedi, loneliness and asexuality: what's love got to do with it?
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The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence
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. We go over definitions and give examples of strategic incompetence in action.
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Women Around the World: Winter Olympic Wins for Women
Anney and Samantha highlight and celebrate a few of the amazing accomplishments of women during the 2022 Winter Olympics.
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Monday Mini: Women in Crisis
What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently?
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SMNTY Classics: Mental Positivity
Anney and Samantha discuss mental health, and how to take care of yourself and others during a time of crisis in this classic episode.
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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 2
All too often, bad date stories can get very dark for women. With that in mind, Anney and Samantha share some funnier bad date stories, and the joy of finding camaraderie amongst other women.
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Happy Hour #59: The Monogamists (SATC Ep. 7)
Defining the relationship, monogamy, exclusivity are all up for discussion as we sip mimosas and continue our Sex and the City watch endeavor. It's not one to be Skippered.
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SMNTY Fiction: supervoid
In this installment of SMNTY fiction, a woman tries to escape her nightmares with sleep studies and an experimental drug, only to find the waking world to be just as terrifying.
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Women Around the World: Marinel Ubaldo
After witnessing first hand the damage caused by climate change, Marinel Ubaldo became a dedicated advocate to the issue.
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Monday Mini: Kanye, Why?
The situation between Kanye (or Ye), Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson is a high profile example of divorce violence, stalking, possessiveness, 'perfect victims', and mental health.
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Introducing: Boss LVL
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! We're excited for the launch of the Boss LVL - a podcast with boss level guests to bring an XP Boost to the table. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!
About the podcast: From CEOs of major corporations to self made content creators, Boss LVL invites you to conversations with guests who have leveled up and bring an XP Boost to the table. We dive into every aspect of gaming from cosplay to how your favorite video games are made, asking the real questio
SMNTY Classics: Are rebound relationships unhealthy?
Rebounding has a negative stigma, but could they be good for you? Perhaps! Psychologists say rebounding could be especially good for attachment personality types, and there may be an odd correlation between cheating and rebounding in this classic episode.
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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 1
There's a lot about the current state of dating we need to ditch, especially when it comes to the dangers women face in the dating world.
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Happy Hour #58: I Woke Up Like This
Anney and Samantha wind down the week with some drinks while chatting about the pressure for women to be graceful both in sleeping and waking up, and the vulnerability of letting someone see you in all of your states.
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Disinformation and SCOTUS
With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process.
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Women Around the World: Emtithal Mahmoud
For this entry of Women Around the World, we focus in on the poet and activist Emtithal Mahmoud, and how her work has brought attention to war and displacement.
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Monday Mini: Very Superstitious
Are women more superstitious than men? SMNTY reads the writing on the wall and breaks the looking glass on women and superstition.
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SMNTY Classics: Dolores Huerta's Grassroots Legacy
Labor and Chicano civil rights activist Dolores Huerta made history organizing underpaid farmworkers and exposing the plight of the people who feed American families. Cristen and Caroline celebrate her grassroots passion that defied gender and cultural barriers and continues to inspire in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Classics: Bessie Coleman
Friend of the show Yves shares the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to earn a pilot’s license in this classic episode.
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Happy Hour #57: Secret Sex (SATC Ep. 6)
Secret sex, secret kinks, and cheese?! Our Sex and the City happy hour rewatch continues.
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Book Club: Feminism Is for Everybody
Ever encountered someone and wished you had a primer on feminism to give them? Well, the legendary feminist icon bell hooks has got you covered with her work Feminism is for Everyone.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Uhura
SMNTY Log: Stardate 47634.44. The USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.
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Monday Mini: Are Women Leading the Pandemic Unionization Effort?
Recent reports have found that young workers are increasingly supportive of unions, with organizing efforts often led by young women and non-binary folks. Tune in to find out why.
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SMNTY Classics: Lucy Hicks Anderson
In this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson, considered the first trans person to fight for transgender rights in court, and further the first Black American trans woman to be put on trial for her identity.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
For this Feminist Movie Friday, we focus in on the beautiful, tragic and powerful music, performances, costuming, and history of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
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Happy Hour #56: My Fanfiction is Better Than Yours
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.
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Female Firsts: Oodgeroo Noonuccal
Yves joins us to share the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.
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Women Around the World: Lavinya Stennett
Today, we spotlight the creator of The Black Curriculum, Lavinya Stennett.
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Monday Mini: The Retraumatization of Crime Victims
Women love true crime. But who is profiting off of it and what about the people directly impacted?
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SMNTY Classics: A Slumber Party Podcast on Sleepovers
Sleepovers became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s, and over time they've become a tradition. How do you know when your kid is ready for sleepovers? Are co-ed sleepovers kosher? Tune in to this classic episode to learn more with Caroline and Cristen.
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A SMNTY Recap: And Just Like That
Now that the Sex and the City series And Just Like That has wrapped, we dive into a spoiler-filled wrap-up and dig into controversy, love, grief and friendship.
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Happy Hour #55: Kasama Rum
Anney and Samantha sip on Kasama Rum and chat about branding.
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Romance Scams: SMNTY Gets Catfished
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. Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.
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Women Around the World: Black American Women To Know
To kick off Black history month here in the US, we delve into the amazing contributions and inspiring work of three Black activists: Nikole Hannah Jones, Joanne Bland, and Leah Thomas.
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Monday Mini: Women in Podcasting Redux
With the podcasting industry growing, Anney and Samantha revisit the topic of what that means for women, and offer some podcast recommendations.
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SMNTY Classics: Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment
Are video games due for their #metoo moment? What's it like online gaming as a woman? Join A & B as they level up your video game knowledge and discuss how to make the video game community better in this classic episode.
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Where are the Women in Crypto and NFTs?
What the heck's an NFT? And how are women involved in this world? As cryptocurrency and NFTs continue to explode, we break down some definitions, some finance, some history and where women fit into this digital landscape.
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Happy Hour #54: Let Me Fight You About the Last of Us 2 Some More
DIG TWO GRAVES!! Ahem. Anney (unsurprisingly) has more thoughts about The Last of Us 2 and sexism in revenge stories.
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SMNTY Fiction: To Be So Alone
A woman waits for her death and ponders love and creation.
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Women Around the World: Listener Mail January 2022 Edition
We dig into the listener mail inbox to read some amazing messages about the politics in Chile and women to look out for in aviation and freediving. Keep those messages coming!
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Monday Mini: What You're Worth
Anney and Samantha discuss women asking for what they're worth at work, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it.
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SMNTY Classics: Why do kids love stuffed animals so much?
What's the childhood psychology of stuffed animals and other "transitional objects"? Why do 35 percent of adults still sleep with stuffed animals? Tune in to this classic episode to learn more, including a brief history of the teddy bear and why the stuff possum never caught on.
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Female Firsts: Mary Edmonia Lewis
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 achieve international recognition.
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Happy Hour #53: Ode to Babel Gin
Anney and Samantha lift their glass to Ode to Babel Gin, and share some of their favorite happy hour memories.
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The Life of Lynn Conway
Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost erased them.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Rose Nylund
Back in St. Olaf...In honor of Betty White, we celebrate one of her most beloved characters: Rose Nylund of The Golden Girls.
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Monday Mini: The Marketing of Self-Defense
Anney and Samantha dig into the capitalization of women's fear of sexual assault and why it's problematic.
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SMTNY Classics: Middle Child Syndrome
Do middle children really get the short end of the familial stick? Cristen and Caroline explore the psychological history of middle children, the influence of birth order and the cultural biases against the in-between siblings in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Matrix
Follow us down the rabbit hole as we tackle the feminism of the Matrix series.
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Happy Hour #52: Surface Pressure
Anney and Samantha talk about the Encanto soundtrack, the power of a good song, and the risk of defining yourself through your gifts.
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SMNTY Book Club: A Tale of Two Short Stories
Get your Swoodies and religious trauma here! In this special Book Club episode, we discuss two short stories: Lose Now, Pay Later, and The Problem of Susan, while digging into issues around weight, fad diets, and women and religion.
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Women Around the World: Blessing Okoedion
Today we highlight the advocacy and activism of Blessing Okoedion in her work to combat human trafficking.
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Monday Mini: TikTok Activism
Samantha educates Anney on how huge TikTok is, and the activism playing out on the problem.
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SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth
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 between beauty, social status and teeth.
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SMNTY Interview: Melody Bray
Georgia State Senator candidate and friend of the show Melody Bray joins us to talk about affordable housing, voting rights and what it's like to run for office.
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Happy Hour #51: The Power of Female Sex (SATC Ep. 5)
We continue our Sex and the City watch mega-series with discussions around the power of women's sexuality, especially in heterosexual contexts, sex workers, and art.
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The Pandemic Health Gender Gap
As the pandemic approaches its second year, new data around physical and mental health impacts suggests women may be taking the brunt of negative health outcomes. Learn more about the toll the pandemic is having on our bodies and our minds.
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Women Around the World: Marcelina Bautista
In the wake of unionizing and strikes around the world, we focus on activist Marcelina Bautista and her efforts to improve conditions for domestic workers.
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Monday Mini: Behind the Curtains
Anney and Samantha pull back the curtains on the self-doubt that plagues us as podcasters, as women, and as people.
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SMNTY Classics: Do doctors listen to women?
Do doctors listen to female patients? Women often complain of doctors not taking symptoms seriously, and patient-doctor mistrust is nothing new. Tune in to this classic episode to learn more about this relationship, including how stress influences a female patient's diagnosis.
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SMNTY Classics: Couple Speak
Couples with cutesy pet names and intimate code language may be nauseating, but research finds those are signs of a healthy relationship. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline parse out the particulars of how and why couple-speak happens.
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Happy Hour #50: Too Much
Ever left a party and wanted to shrink and disappear and apologize to everyone you've ever met for your very existence? Yep, it's that episode. Samantha and Anney share very different perspectives but similar reactions to the same party.
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Pulls an All-Nighter
Women are getting historically low levels of sleep. Why is that? Anney and Samantha look into why women struggle to catch some zzzs, and share some tips for getting better sleep in this classic episode.
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Women Around the World: A Year End Review
With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future.
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Monday Mini: Hello, 2022!
SMNTY rings in the new year chatting about goals, traditions, identity, and what we're excited about and keeping an eye on for 2022.
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SMNTY Classics: Men Like Beer, Women Like Wine?
Your drink choice says a lot about you, or so society would have you believe. Why is beer for men, and wine for women? In this classic, Anney and Samantha look into stereotypes around drinking, and discuss why we need to make the phrase 'girly drinks' a thing of the past.
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Women Who Won in 2021!
As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.
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Happy Hour #49: Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys (SATC Ep. 4)
Our Sex and the City endeavor continues with the fourth episode of season one. We sip some drinks and discuss age differences in relationships, dating mishaps, and healthy discussions around sex.
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The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion
Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what that means.
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Women Around the World: Sofia Scarlat
After the traumatic deaths of two women in Romania, teenager Sofia Scarlat called out law enforcement and misogyny in the country, and formed Girl Up Romania.
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Monday Mini: Women Owning Music in 2021
Women in music have shattered some records and changed the industry this year. We gush over the accomplishments of Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion.
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SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition!
In this classic episode, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorite films - Ridley Scott's Alien. Samantha patiently supports her.
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SMNTY Fiction: The Right To Be Forgotten
In this installment of SMNTY fiction, we spin a modern fairy tale of heartbreak and the ghost of memories after a haunting loss.
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Happy Hour #48: What SMNTY's Thankful For
Spoiler: it's you. We take a survey on what we're thankful for in 2021, with a bonus extra thoughtful discussion on candle scents.
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Female Firsts: Mary Fields
SMNTY celebrates the return of Yves, who shares the story of Mary Fields, the first Black female star route mail carrier in the US.
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Women Around the World: Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro
Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.
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Monday Mini: Women, Entertainment and the Law
SMNTY rounds up news around women in the world of entertainment and lawsuits, with updates on Britney Spears' conservatorship, Eliza Dushku's fight against forced arbitration, and Scarlett Johansson's settlement with Disney.
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SMNTY Classics: Are kids in the workplace good for business?
Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents & single moms, as well as how workplace childcare improves job satisfaction and business bottom lines in this classic episode.
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Women in Brewing
Beer and brewing expert Jen Blair shares her experiences with sexism in the brewing industry, and what we can do about it.
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Happy Hour #47: Bay of the Married Pigs (SATC Ep. 3)
Anney and Samantha watch the third episode of Sex and the City and discuss the 'battle' between single and married women.
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"And Just Like That": A SMNTY Watch Party
Anney and Samantha sip on cosmos, shed some tears, and react to the first two episodes of And Just Like That: A New Chapter of Sex and the City the new HBO Max Original series. We catch up with Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda, meet some new characters, and discuss friendship, grief, ageism and feminism.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Rebecca Welton
Time for some biscuits with the boss! The boss being Ted Lasso's Rebecca Welton. We discuss character growth, trauma, healing and strong supportive female friendships.
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Monday Mini: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives
How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers!
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SMNTY Classics: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back
Is the mythical fake geek girl a phantom menace? Anney and Samantha investigate, and wonder if there is a new hope for detoxifying toxic fandoms in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Black Christmas
SMNTY brings the holiday cheer with a double feature of Black Christmas, the original and most recent reboot. We talk feminism, misogyny and the power of women supporting women.
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Happy Hour #46: Do You Want to be a Throuple?
What is a throuple? How and when did the term originate? Anney shares some history and chats about how a relationship could look as an asexual person.
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Book Club: DubCon
For this book club, we dig into issues around consent and rape culture and how fanfiction can be a tool of cultural activism with Milena Popova's work DubCon: Fanfiction, Power and Sexual Consent. Through tropes like the Omegaverse, arranged marriage and Real Person Fiction, as well as the tagging system, we discuss what fanficiton can tell us about consent and what a world without rape culture could look like.
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Women Around the World: Polish Reproductive Rights Organizations
In light of the continued fight for abortion access, we're highlighting people and organizations fighting for reproductive rights in Poland.
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Monday Mini: Meet the SMNTY Team!
Time to meet the women behind SMNTY! Super producer Christina and super executive producer Maya join us in this very special holiday episode!
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SMNTY Classics: Are women better at car shopping?
What do men and women look for in cars? What are the facts about discrimination at the dealership? In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen take a closer look at a new study that finds women are savvier car shoppers.
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A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation
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 Resignation.
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Happy Hour #45: Models and Mortals (SATC Ep 2)
In episode two of our Sex and the City watch series, we pontificate about dating models, sexism, more stereotypes, and body positivity (and negativity).
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The Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard
As more and more details emerge after a multi-year investigation and multiple rumors and reports, we’re getting a clearer picture of the harassment women employees faced at Activision Blizzard. Bridget Todd stops by to discuss how toxic the situation is at the company and in the video gaming world at large.
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Women Around the World: Organizations Led By Indigenous Women
In honor of the last day of November and American Indian Heritage Month, we're mixing it up and focusing on organizations helmed by Indigenous women.
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Monday Mini: SMNTY Holiday Updates
The holidays can be stressful, especially for women. Anney and Samantha do a holiday stress-level check-in, and discuss strategies for dealing with it.
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SMNTY Classics: Teenyboppers
Long before Beatlemania, 19th-century women threw themselves on stage to touch pianist Franz Liszt. Ever since, emotional teenyboppers have been misunderstood and ridiculed for their musical tastes. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline spotlight the history of pop music fandom and why fangirls are considered the very worst kind of followers.
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Women in Shark Science: The Revenge
Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. We dive into the stories of some famous women and organizations doing great work in the field, the issues they face, and we give a brief review of the seminal Christmas film Jaws 4.
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Happy Hour #44: Life Day
Happy Life Day! Join us as we discuss the Star Wars holiday Life Day, the women behind it, and the absolute experience it is to watch the Star Wars Holiday Special. Also, Bea Arthur is a treasure.
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SMNTY Fiction: Deep Dream
In this short fiction piece, a young woman becomes convinced she is being haunted by an alternate reality and takes desperate measures to cast the intruder out.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Kate Bishop
In preparation for the show Hawkeye, we cover the history of comic book character Kate Bishop and the journey that led her to being a superhero, powers or not.
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Monday Mini: The Severe Pay Gap for Indigenous Women
Anney and Samantha dig into the numbers, research and surrounding issues around the gender wage gap for Native American and Indigenous women.
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SMNTY Classics: Lady Truckers
The trucking industry is recruiting women like never before. Cristen and Caroline get behind the wheel of what life is really life out there on the road and the long haul it will take to make the job safer for women in this classic episode.
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The One With Friendsgiving
Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it has to do with women and marginalized folks.
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Happy Hour #43 (SATC Episode 1): Sex and the City
It's finally time for our Sex and the City watch series! We kick-off with the first episode and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramatic exits and of course, 90s fashion.
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Book Club: Heart Berries
This month, we dig into Terese Marie Mailhot's work Heart Berries: A Memoir, a powerful, unflinching examination of her experiences with grief and trauma coming of age as an Indigenous woman.
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Women Around the World: Chrystos
Today we're highlighting Native American artist and poet Chrystos.
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Monday Mini: Crow: The Legend
Anney and Samantha discuss Sarah Eagle Heart's stunning and beautifully acted animated short film Crow: The Legend.
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SMNTY Classics: Understanding Miscarriage
Miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy experiences, though rarely talked about openly. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline provide an overview of what miscarriage entails, what causes it, what doesn't and its psychological repercussions of pregnancy loss for women and men.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Deidra and Laney Rob a Train
For this Feminist Movie Friday, we dig into the 2017 film Deidre and Laney Rob a Train and talk about high school, sisterhood, family, parentification, single motherhood, mean girls, robbing trains and all the pressure.
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Happy Hour #42: Sexism at the Sex Shop?
Two podcasters walk into a sex shop and encounter...SEXISM?? Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and share some personal experiences, some history and some facts.
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SMNTY Interview: Kristin Nobles of Close to the Chest
Kristin Nobles of the podcast Close to the Chest joins us to discuss Breast Implant Illness (BII), the issues, misinformation, and progress around it, and the power of art and supportive women.
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Women Around the World: Sarah Eagle Heart
Today we shine a light on Emmy Award-winning activist Sarah Eagle Heart.
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Monday Mini: Paralympic Wins
We dig into the virtual listener mail bag to share a letter from a listener detailing some wins and records from the Paralympics.
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SMNTY Classics: Indigenous Women You Need to Know
In this classic episode, Natalie Evans of the Some Kind of Brown Podcast discusses some of America's most badass indigenous women.
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Something to Say About Surrogacy
What does surrogacy entail and why is there so much controversy around it? Anney and Samantha lay out some numbers, laws, definitions, processes, and controversies around surrogates and surrogacies.
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Happy Hour #41: Brave Noise
For this Happy Hour, we revisit the #MeToo movement in the brewing industry with Orpheus Brewing's take on Brave Noise, a collaboration project started by Brienne Allan and friends to raise awareness and create action. Join us to learn how you can get involved!
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Women's Laughter: It's No Joke
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 and judgement. Learn more about why we laugh and the penalization, fear-mongering and feminist reclamation of women's laughter in this episode.
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Women Around the World: Ni'cola Mitchell
In this special episode, we interview Ni'cola Mitchell, founder of the organization Girls Who Brunch.
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Monday Mini: A Nightmare on SMNTY Street
Dream, dream, dream, why do we dream? Anney and Samantha analyze gender differences in dreams and nightmares, and how the pandemic has impacted them. Come dream a little dream with SMNTY.
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Introducing: Dominant Stories with Jess Weiner
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! We're excited for the launch of the Dominant Stories podcast hosted by culture expert Jess Weiner. It's a brand new show from Shondaland and iHeartRadio and we think you'll enjoy it too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!
About the podcast: Dominant Stories is a conversation series that reclaims and rewrites the stories we’ve been told about our bodies, our beauty, our creativity, and our identities. For exa
SMNTY Classics: How To Be The Final Girl In A Horror Movie
Ever notice a lot of horror movies end with one girl standing? Anney & Bridget explore why that is in this classic episode.
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Halloween and Women: Soothsaying Foods and Sexualized Costumes
For centuries, girls and women have used food on Halloween to divine any clues about the identity of their future spouse. Anney and Samantha bite into past Halloween soothsaying traditions like snap-apple and nut-crack night. We also take a quick look at gender differences in costuming and why they matter.
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Happy Hour #40: Trick or Treat?
From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks.
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SMNTY Fiction: Twisted
SMNTY kicks off a new fiction segment with the twisted tale of nostalgia, conspiracy, grief, and most importantly, candy.
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Women Around the World: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin
By establishing her NGO Pearls Africa Foundation, Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin has provided numerous girls access to training in technology among other things, and has worked tirelessly to close the technological gender gap in her community.
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Monday Mini: Slumber Party Massacre
The 1982 horror slasher comedy film The Slumber Party Massacre is often regarded as the first horror movie directed by a woman. We dig into tropes, themes and the importance of pizza.
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SMNTY Classics: Unraveling the Mystery of the Winchester House
Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did she build the house to confuse vengeful ghosts as legend suggests, or was it the product of her whimsical design ideas? Anney and Samantha are on the case in this classic episode!
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Scream Queens: Horror Royalty
For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the connection to the final girl trope, and shine light on some iconic examples. And then Anney talks about Scream for a long time.
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Happy Hour #39: Halloween Cocktails with Holly
Halloween super-fan Holly Frey joins us once again with a delightful seasonal cocktail recipe as we discuss Fall memories and favorites.
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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.
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Fictional Women Around the World: 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. We investigate the background and impact of this character. And the pants suits. Oh the pants suits.
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Monday Mini: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss
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.
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SMNTY Classics: Black Widow, Baby
Not the avenger. Following up on our episodes around female killers, Anney and Samantha return to the black widow killer, digging into definitions, explanations, and examples. Come get caught in our web in this classic episode.
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Book Club: Revenge
Yōko Ogawa's award winning collection of connected short horror stories Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales is our Halloween book club pick. Settle in with some blankets as we discuss unreliable narrators, subverted expectations and metafiction.
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Happy Hour #38: The Cold War
To text or not to text? That is the question. In honor of the anniversary of typing awareness indicators, or the dreaded texting dots, Anney and Samantha tackle the age old question of platonic relationships with the opposite sex in the modern age.
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Facebook is Harming Teen Girls
A whistleblower recently exposed that Facebook causes harm to teen girls and that higher ups not only knew about it, but profited from it and pushed it further. Bridget Todd stops by to tell us what's up.
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Women Around the World: Pratima Gurung
Today's inspiring woman, Pratima Gurung, is an advocate for disabled indigenous people in Nepal and worldwide.
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Monday Mini Updates: An Update on Women's Gymnastics
Recently, some elite American gymnasts gave some heartbreaking testimony about the FBI's mishandling of their allegations against Larry Nassar. Anney and Samantha give an update on what's going on.
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SMNTY Classics: Women <3 Monsters?
In our pop culture, women frequently lust after monsters. Why is that? We uncover the truth in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Double Feature: Suspiria
In this very special double feature episode, we compare and contrast the two versions of the film Suspiria, and talk colors, dance, witches, motherhood, corruption, death and final girls. We also ask the question is Tilda Swinton everyone?! Mother of sighs!
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Happy Hour #37: Highway Vodka
Join us to relax and unwind as we sip on cocktails made with Highway Vodka while spotlighting lead distiller and general manager Codi Fuller. Bonus discussion on what we'd get up to if we were distillers included.
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The Women of Urban Legends: Part 2
Dim your lights, pump up the volume and gather round for part two of our look into the women of urban legends.
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Women Around the World: Isatou Ceesay
In her determination to help the environment, Isatou Ceesay made a fashion statement and revolutionized opportunities for women in Gambia. Find out how in this episode.
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Monday Mini: The R. Kelly Trial
Anney and Samantha dig into the charges and allegations surrounding the R. Kelly trial.
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SMNTY Classics: Where Be (Female) Monsters?
Welcome to your worst (podcast) nightmare. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the storied history of female monsters, and talk about how we can bridge the monster gender gap.
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The Women of Urban Legends: Part 1
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 women of urban legends and discuss why these stories are so powerful.
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Happy Hour #36: The Power of the Ugly Pic
Say cheese! In an age of filters and touch-ups, taking an ugly picture can be surprisingly fun and liberating.
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Female Firsts: Moms Mabley
Yves joins us once again to tell the story of comedy legend Moms Mabley, the first female comedian to appear at the Apollo Theater.
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Women Around the World: Yasmine Yehia Moustafa
Yasmine Yehia Moustafa has an asteroid named after her, thanks to an amazing invention of hers'. Learn more about her accomplishments in this episode.
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Monday Mini: What's With the Women in Inheritance Games?
Imagine it is your worst day ever. But things turn around when you discover you have an inheritance waiting for you! This is often the plot of a new popular category of casual phone puzzle romance games revolving around women. They're tricky to define, but Samantha does her best to explain them, particularly Lily's Garden, though questions remain.
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Scares the Crap Out of You
In this classic episode, we look at the gender differences in fear. But don't worry. We'll get through this together.
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Dying to be Young
Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Aging in women has long been demonized. Anney and Samantha brush up on the history of our preoccupation with youth in women and the lengths we have gone to stay forever young.
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Happy Hour #34: Bold City Brewing
Anney and Samantha enjoy some beer from Bold City Brewing and chat about our relationships with our moms.
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Book Club: Ace, Part 2
For part two of our book club on Ace by Angela Chen, we get into topics like consent, negotiation, representation, and the many ways asexuality can look.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Nadja of Antipaxos
Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. Possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion.
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Monday Mini: Texas' Abortion Law
Anney and Samantha talk through why the new Texas abortion law is so troubling.
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SMNTY Classics: Do blondes really have more fun?
Do redheads have it worst? Listen in to learn more about history's original ""dumb blonde"" and how yellow hair took on its various meanings -- including how and why hair color colors our perceptions of people in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 2
The concluding chapter of our two-part classic look at female serial killers features some of modern history's most chilling examples. Who will make the final cut?
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Book Club: Ace, Part 1
In part one of this two part conversation on Angela Chen's book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, we discuss sexual desirability, attraction and what exactly it means to identify as ace.
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Happy Hour #32: Just Say No
Why can it be such a struggle to say 'no'? Anney and Samantha discuss all the complications with saying 'no', and how powerful it can be.
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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 1
In part one of this classic two-parter, Anney and Samantha take a stab at explaining our morbid fascination with serial killers, the root of our cultural misconception that women can't be serial killers, the main differences between male and female serial killers, and attempt to separate the facts from the legend of some of history's most notorious female murderers.
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Women Around the World: Listener Mail!
Tune in for a very special episode where we highlight messages we've gotten from listeners about music, the Olympics and LGBTQ+ representation.
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Monday Mini: Just Eat It?
Anney and Samantha dive into their complicated relationships around food and what they might mean.
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The Truth of Women and True Crime
Women love true crime. Women make true crime. But why?
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Happy Hour #31: Freeland Spirits
Anney and Samantha have a spirited (#sorrynotsorry) discussion about the power of legacy for women, what that looks like in our history and what we hope it looks like in our future while sipping on cocktails made with Freeland Spirits.
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FMF: Thelma and Louise
When buddy road trip movie Thelma and Louise was first released, it caused controversy, conversation and connection. Decades later, people are still discussing its impact on our culture and feminism.
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Women Around the World: Dr. Jemimah Kariuki
Today's entry is Dr. Jemimah Kariuki and her tireless work to improve mothers and children.
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Monday Mini: Not Pretty Enough
There are many toxic, dangerous narratives around sexual assault. This is one.
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SMNTY Classics: What is the Cult of New Domesticity?
Why are so many people drawn to cooking, crafts and lifestyles from a bygone era? How do Etsy, Pinterest and mommy blogs fuel new domesticity? Tune in to this classic episode as Cristen and Caroline interview with Emily Matchar on her book on the new domesticity movement
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Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere
Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating.
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Happy Hour #30: Cosplaying While Woman
Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman.
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What's Going On With OnlyFans?
Recently, OnlyFans announced (and reversed) a ban on sexual content on their platform. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how sex workers have been sounding the alarm about platforms like this censoring them, and why we should be listening to them.
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Women Around the World: Nadia Murad
For this episode, we highlight the life and advocacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad.
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Monday Mini: Do Women Make Up a Majority of Anti-Vaxxers?
New research looking into anti-vaxxers indicates that women may make up the vast majority of anti-vaxxers online. We dig into the reasons why this might be the case.
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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 2
In our classic fanfiction finale, A & B look at why fanfiction is largely written by women, why so much of it is slash, and why any of this matters. Past fanfics and embarrassing usernames will be revealed.
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Female Firsts: Edith Monture
Edith Monture, the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada, is the first of the day.
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Happy Hour #29: Hyperion Brewing
Anney and Samantha sip on beer from Hyperion Brewing and crack open their high school year books to reminisce.
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The Misogyny of Third Wave Emo and Pop Punk
Sugar, we're going down swinging...at MISOGYNY! SMNTY shines a light on the sexism and abuse rife within early 2000s emo and pop-punk and how it's changing. Three cheers for sweet justice!
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Fictional Women Around the World: Officer O'Leary
Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people (and supernatural beings) to have fun - quiet, law-abiding fun. SMNTY needs backup!
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Monday Mini: Platonic Marriage
Our ideas of what marriage can look like are shifting. Anney and Samantha look into the history and growing modern popularity of platonic marriages.
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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 1
Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part one of this two-part classic episode, A & B go over the basics of the world of fanfic.
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Caught Redheaded?
Why is red hair often hypersexualized in women and desexualized in men? We dig into the history of red hair, the stereotypes around it, and interview friend of the show Katie about her experience growing up redheaded.
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Happy Hour #28: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!
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, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another SMNTY happy hour!
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Book Club: The Pretty One
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 Love with Me.
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Women Around the World: Olympics Wins for Women Part II
SMNTY wraps up our coverage of the 2020 Olympics with some celebration and controversy.
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Monday Mini: What's Up With Pandemic Sex Orgies?
During the pandemic, there have been a spate of headlines about illegal sex parties being broken up. How much of this is sensationalized and how much of it was going on before lockdown? SMNTY investigates and everything continues to lead back to Sex and the City.
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SMNTY Classics: A Special History of Afterschool Specials
Why did ABC launch its Afterschool Specials programming? What were the hot topics in Afterschool Specials (and how did Degrassi do it better)? Join Cristen and Caroline to learn more about how Afterschool Specials addressed race, sexuality and gender in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Jennifer's Body
It's Friday the 13th, so we're talking about the cult classic Jennifer's Body, the sexist marketing that did it wrong, so many feminist themes, and why it resonates during the time of #MeToo.
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Happy Hour #27: Love Cork Screw
Anney and Samantha sip some Love Cork Screw wine and are transported to summers past. Join us on our journey down memory lane.
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The Link Between Misogyny and Gun Violence
What do misogyny, hegemonic masculinity and toxic masculinity have to do with gun violence and why is it a feminist issue? Anney and Samantha dig into some numbers and definitions around gun violence and how it impacts women.
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Women Around the World: The Women of the Olympics Refugee Team
Anney and Samantha highlight the accomplishments of the women of the Olympics Refugee Team.
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Monday Mini: Patriarchy Stress Disorder
A new term is making the rounds: Patriarchy Stress Disorder. What does it mean and why is it controversial?
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SMNTY Classics: Are women cleaner than men?
By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than boys. Around the house and at work, men are only slightly less clean than women. Listen in to this classic episode to learn more about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and how being cleaner might not be healthier for women.
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The SMNTY x Truth Hounds Crossover Event
Amateur investigators with heart Anna and Kyle of the Truth Hounds podcast join us to discuss getting to the bottom of some of our most universal mysteries and being women in the investigative space.
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Happy Hour #26: I'm Coming Out?
Wait, didn't we do this already? Anney shares some of her recent experiences being queer and ponders coming out to her family.
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SMNTY Updates: August 2021 Edition
It's time for another update which means it's time to talk about sexist and racist uniform requirements, mental health, the Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit, ScarJo suing Disney and some very belated firsts.
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Women Around the World: Olympic Wins for Women Part 1
Now that the Olympics are underway in Tokyo, Anney and Samantha share some of the amazing wins of the women competing.
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Monday Mini: Collective Trauma
What is collective trauma and why is it a public health crisis? Anney and Samantha discuss the intersectionality of trauma and why it's so important we talk about it.
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SMNTY Classics: The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini
Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this classic episode.
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A Female Firsts Special
In this very special episode of Female Firsts, Yves, Anney and Samantha finally get their cheesecake and champagne while discussing the importance of historical firsts and the context around them. And bikes!
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Happy Hour #25: New Belgium
New Belgium Brewing beer is the drink of the hour, as we talk about the company's co-founder and their focus on environmentalism.
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SMNTY Classics: A History of Pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy tests have a colorful history tracing back to 1350 BC -- and, as you might imagine, the methods have varied greatly over the centuries. In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen look at the history of pregnancy tests.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
Don't call her Val. We uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.
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Monday Mini: Traditions of Loss
How do we mark sad occasions? How do we remember loved ones? Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of making space for grief, bittersweet memories, and observing traditions.
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SMNTY Classics: Fighting for Women's Olympic Boxing
At the 2016 Summer Olympics women's boxing event, all eyes were on U.S.A. phenom Claressa Shields. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share Shields' inspiring backstory and women's boxing's long road to Olympic glory.
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A History of Women and the Olympics
Throughout history, women have fought for the right to participate in the Olympics. Anney and Samantha trace the storied past of athletes and feminists demanding the right to compete and look into some present issues and accomplishments. Will SMNTY stick the landing? Judges?
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Happy Hour #24: SMNTY Takes a Vacation
As Anney and Samantha prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, traditions and relaxing. Basically asking the question...how does one vacate?
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SMNTY Classics: Surfer Girls
Women have been slaying waves ever since surfing was invented. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline coast the history of Hawaii's sport of kings, its colonialist demise and Gidget-inspired revival.
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Women Around the World: Ola Abu Al Ghaib
For Disability Pride month, we highlight Ola Abu Al Ghaib and her accomplishments in the realm of disability rights.
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Monday Mini: A Brief History of Chastity Belts
Chastity belts may be one of the most successful jokes of all time. Learn about the history of the chastity belt and their modern counterpart, chastity cages.
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SMNTY Classics: Women's Boxing
The 2012 Summer Olympics marked the official debut of women's boxing. In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the history of women's boxing, along with gender dynamics at the gym and inside the ring.
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Attachment Styles in Women
What is attachment theory and how does it relate to women specifically? Anney and Samantha navigate the research on attachment and how it can impact relationships.
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Happy Hour #23: The Anteel Tequila Chaser
Anney and Samantha return to Anteel tequila and chat about the importance of having women in leadership positions.
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Book Club: Inferior
Angela Saini's book Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New Research That's Rewriting the Story delves into the history of how science (and often bad science) has been weaponized, misinterpreted and used against women and marginalized communities, and the new research proving it wrong. Anney and Samantha discuss the book and the dangers of assuming science is always neutral.
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Women Around the World: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
In today's installment, we discuss Dame Elizabeth Anionwu and her accomplishments in the world of medicine in the face of adversity.
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Monday Mini: #MeToo Update
Anney and Samantha check back in on #MeToo, discuss some recent high profile cases and dig into some numbers to see if anything has changed.
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SMNTY Classics: Who fakes orgasms?
How many people have actually faked an orgasm? How have cultural perceptions of orgasms changed over time? Join Cristen and Caroline as they cut past the cultural baggage and get to the facts behind sex and orgasms in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Descent
Join us as we descend into the depths of women's grief, betrayal, friendship, anger and revenge while we discuss the 2005 horror movie The Descent.
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Happy Hour #22: Apologies to Boyfriends Past
It's time for the one where we wax poetic about past relationships and what we wish we had known when we were in them. You know, typical happy hour stuff. Expect the first relationship ghost when the bell tolls rum!
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What are Cyberstalking and Sextortion?
Cyberstalking is a frightening (and often misunderstood and dismissed) experience. Anney and Samantha dig into the facts and numbers around cyberstalking and sextortion, and discuss some ways we can we protect ourselves online.
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Women Around the World: Sonia Guajajara
For today's episode, we focus on Sonia Guajajara, a fierce advocate and fighter for the Amazon and the indigenous peoples that live there.
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Monday Mini: Conservatorship and Women
In light of all the attention brought to conservatorships due to Britney Spears, we discuss what they are and how they disproportionately impact women when it comes to negative outcomes.
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SMNTY Classics: Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Maya Kroth stops by to take us inside a crisis pregnancy center in this classic episode.
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Why are Black TikTokers On Strike?
Bridget Todd explains TikTok to the uninitiated and digs into why Black women went on strike on the platform.
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Happy Hour #21: The Comfort of Routine
While sipping on some Star Wars themed cocktails, Anney shares the origins of her tradition Sunday, Sunday Sunday, and we discuss the power of routines.
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The Myths of Virginity: Part 2
In part two at our look at the misinformation and disinformation around virginity, Anney and Samantha discuss Western (and particularly American) Christian ideas around abstinence, purity, morality and virginity.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Anissa Pierce
For today's fictional woman, we spotlight Black Lightening's Anissa Pierce, the first Black lesbian superhero on network television.
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Monday Mini: Anti-LGBTQ Laws
The US is seeing a wave of proposed (and some passed) anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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Introducing: Drama Queens
Hi, SMNTY fans! We know you love great podcasts, which is why we're excited to introduce you to a new show we think you'll enjoy called Drama Queens. Check out the trailer for the One Tree Hill re-watch podcast and see for yourself!
About Drama Queens: Take yourself back in time...back to high school. The ups and downs, the loves the losses, the struggles the triumphs, being together with your friends...feeling every emotion of it. Is 23 more than just a number to you? Do you respond to people b
SMNTY Classics: Bisexuality: Part 2
In the second part of our classic bisexuality episode, our expert guests return with advice and resources for bisexual folks, and share some personal experience and even a bi-ku (bisexual haiku) along the way.
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The Myths of Virginity: Part 1
History has long made a Big Deal out of virginity, and also created a lot of (harmful) myths about it. Anney and Samantha shift through the history, unsubstantiated science and cultural importance of virginity, and the myths that surround it.
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Happy Hour #20: Sex Entitlement
Anney and Samantha vent about the idea of being entitled to sex. Masturbation is a thing, y'all. Cheers!
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The Orgasmic Orgasm Episode!
Throughout time and across cultures, orgasms in women have been the source of confusion, fear and fascination. Anney and Samantha pull back the curtain on the science of women's orgasms, the whys of faking, and (mis)perceptions around them, doing some myth-busting along the way.
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Women Around the World: Beverly Palesa Ditsie
Today we spotlight the work of South African queer activist, filmmaker and artist Beverly Palesa Ditsie.
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Monday Mini: Childless by Choice
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, Anney and Samantha discuss being childless by choice.
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SMNTY Classics: Bisexuality: Part 1
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha sit down with a panel of advocates, lawyers and researchers to discuss what it means to be bisexual, the issues facing the community, and what we can do about them.
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Female Firsts: Lucy Diggs Slowe
Yves joins us to go over the history of Lucy Diggs Slowe and her many firsts in the worlds of education and tennis.
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Happy Hour #19: Ada Coleman and the Hanky Panky
SMNTY raises a glass to mixologist Ada Coleman and her achievements while sipping on her most famous creation, the Hanky Panky. Come smash some patriarchy with us!
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Listener Mail: June 2021 Edition
Anney and Samantha open the virtual mail bag and share listener messages about parity in Chile, parentification, legal cannabis, and asexuality.
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Women Around the World: Dr. Pragati Singh
Today we focus on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support group for asexual people.
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SMNTY Interviews Lizz Winstead
Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights.
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Monday Mini: Diary of a Queer Kid
Anney shares her journey of realizing she was queer.
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SMNTY Classics: Is modest hottest?
Since ancient times, women have been advised to cover up in order to protect their dignity. More recently, a so-called "modesty movement" has gotten underway, and Cristen and Caroline undress how the "modest is hottest" message ultimately strips agency from women and men alike in this classic episode.
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Happy Hour #18: Comin' Up Aces
For this happy hour check-in, Anney opens up about her sexual orientation and we discuss sex, love, identity and erasure.
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SMNTY Book Club: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
In honor of Pride Month, we discuss Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and dig into themes of sexual identity, gender norms and dysfunctional family dynamics.
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Women Around the World: Ruby Corado
For today's installment of Women Around the World, we focus on LGBTQIA+ activist and advocate Ruby Corado.
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Monday Mini: Will You Sign Our Yearbook?
Another end of the school year, another headline about a yearbook coordinator editing girls' pictures without consent. Anney and Samantha talk about why this is problematic.
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SMNTY Classics: The ABCs of being Ace
In this classic episode, Adjoa Danso joins us to discuss asexuality.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Star Wars Sequels
In this epic concluding episode of our galactically important saga, we unpack the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The first order of business? Discussing the women in the movies, the backlash against them, with bonus discussion of women behind the scenes, mansplaining and toxic masculinity.
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Happy Hour #17: Anteel Tequila
To wind down the week, Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Anteel Tequila while discussing the distiller and Simone Biles.
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How to Breakup with a Friend
While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Sharon Carter
Sharon Carter has long been a controversial character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Learn more about why that is in this installment of Fictional Women Around the World.
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Monday Mini: Brewery #MeToo
When beer brewer and production manager Brienne Allan asked for people to share their experiences with sexism in the beer world, the response was overwhelming. Anney and Samantha look at the #MeToo movement in the beer industry.
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SMNTY Classics: The Military Fight for Women in Combat
How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline and Cristen in this classic episode as they look at other countries that allow women in combat, outline a brief history of women soldiers and explore the combat exclusion policy.
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Women's Role in the Origins of Memorial Day
As Memorial Day weekend approaches in the United States, Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the women behind this holiday.
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Happy Hour #16: Anniversary Antics
The gift for the 16th episode anniversary of happy hour is silver holloware.
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The Parentification of Girls and Women
What is parentification and how does it impact women and girls?
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Women Around the World: Mia Mingus
In today's segment, we highlight disability and transformative justice organizer Mia Mingus.
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Monday Mini: Post-Pandemic Confidence
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 why that is, and how to deal with it.
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SMNTY Classics: The Fem-Pire Strikes Back
For those that find the lack of ladies in the Star Wars universe disturbing, is there a new hope on the horizon? The force is strong with this classic episode.
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Women Cult Leaders: Part 2
In our wrap-up look at women cult leaders, we examine even more examples of women founding, leading and maintaining cults.
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Happy Hour #15: Montanya Rum
Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Montanya Rum and discuss respecting traditions while making something new.
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Why Are So Many Videos About Trafficking Going Viral on Social Media?
Bridget Todd stops by to unpack why so many video about trafficking are going viral on social media, debunk some trafficking myths and discuss what trafficking actually looks like and why these videos are often doing more harm than good.
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Women Around the World: Dr. Amani Ballour
Today we focus on the work of Dr. Amani Ballour during her time as the director of a subterranean hospital in Syria called the Cave.
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Monday Mini: A Brief History of the Bob
Thanks to celebrities, the bob haircut took the 1920s by storm. Anney and Samantha dish on the trend (and controversy) that shook the fashion world.
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Introducing: Ephemeral Season 2
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We know you already love great podcasts, so here's another we think you'll enjoy - Ephemeral season 2. Check out the trailer and see for yourself.
About Ephemeral: The best source on our cultural identity is not the official, historical record — ask any anthropologist, it’s the town dump. Ephemera — those things that were just barely saved, and in some cases not saved at all — emanate with secrets we can only glimpse and mysteries we can never completely answer. The stories may
SMNTY Classics: Divorced Women
Society has always been a little suspicious of the divorced woman: Is she a gold-digging threat or a pitiful, jilted wife? Most likely, she's neither. Cristen and Caroline wade through the stereotypes to uncover the reality of life as a divorcee.
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Women Cult Leaders: Part 1
While probably not what you think of when conjuring up an image of a cult leader, women have been and are cult leaders and instrumental to propping up and running these organizations. Anney and Samantha discuss the definition of cult, what makes a cult leader, who they target for members and historical women cult leaders.
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Happy Hour #14: WandaVision (Spoiled!)
In a new Happy Hour sub-sub-segment called Spoiled Thursdays, Anney and Samantha chat about recent pieces of entertainment, starting with the show WandaVision. There will be spoilers!
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Book Club: Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan's novel The Joy Luck Club is this month's book club pick, a story of heritage, immigration, the power of story-telling and mothers and daughters across cultures and generations.
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Women Around the World: Gladys Radek
For the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, we focus on activist Gladys Radek who is fighting for awareness and justice.
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Monday Mini: Deep Space SMNTY (in 3D!)
Join us for this very special episode of SMNTY in 3D!!! With special guest star Yves, we present a podcast oasis of hiking, guided imagery, meditation and yoga in our continuing conversation around the power of self-care and its importance for women.
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SMNTY Classics: Little Miss Perfect
Perfectionism is assumed to be a female trait, but what does that mean, exactly? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline explore how perfectionism isn't what you think it is and whether women actually are perfectionists in their appearance, career and relationships.
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Female Firsts: Tarabai Shinde
Yves schools us on Tarabai Shinde, often considered the author of the first modern Indian feminist text.
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Happy Hour #13: Macchu Pisco
Anney and Samantha raise their glasses and discuss Macchu Pisco and tradition.
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: The Original Star Wars Trilogy
Happy Revenge of the Fifth! The Star Wars celebration continues with a Feminist Movie Wednesday look at the original trilogy. Anney and Samantha use their visual scanning to shine a light on the secret weapons of Star Wars, the women both fictional and behind the scenes who gave these movies life, heart and helped make them the cultural juggernauts that they are. You'll love it. We know. Pew pew!
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Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Aphra
In honor of May the Fourth, Anney and Samantha dig into the chaotic, queer, morally ambiguous Star Wars answer to Indiana Jones, Dr. Aphra.
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Monday Mini: Board Game Reviews
Anney and Samantha take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the sexist board games of their youths.
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SMNTY Classics: Stargazers, Part 2
Today's lady astronomers are following a trail that was blazed by brilliant women centuries ago, but it hasn't always been easy-going. Cristen and Caroline examine the state of this fascinating STEM field and the women who are helping to map the sky in this classic episode.
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Women and Environmental Activism
When it comes to environmental activism, women have been integral throughout history. In belated honor of Earth Day, Anney and Samantha discuss the eco-gender gap and highlight examples of women who have led the way when it comes to protecting our planet and everyone that lives on it.
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Happy Hour #12: Vaccine, Vaccine, Vaccine, Vaccine!
Anney and Samantha celebrate getting vaccinated and swap stories on their experiences, hopes and fears.
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Women and ADHD with Unladylike
Cristen and Caroline of the podcast Unladylike drop by to discuss girls, women and ADHD.
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Women Around the World: Kristen Clarke
Today we highlight the achievements and historic nomination of Kristen Clarke.
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Monday Mini: Can a Woman be the Pope?
Nope! Not right now, at least. Anney and Samntha dig into why that is, and cast their thoughts towards the future and into the past, when there may have been a woman who served as the Pope.
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SMNTY Classics: Stargazers, Part 1
Women have been making critical contributions to the field of astronomy since ancient times, but once it became professionalized in the modern era, many women were shoved aside. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline look at astronomy's evolution and share the contributions of some of the stargazing pioneers.
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In the Weeds with Women in the Cannabis Industry
Anney and Samantha delve into the history, legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in the US and highlight women in the industry.
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Happy Hour #11: Ciserone Certified Women featuring Dovetail Brewing
In this happy hour, Anney and Samantha discuss women and the Cicerone certification and standardized testing while sipping on beer from Dovetail Brewing.
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The Feminization of Self-Care
What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it.
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Women Around the World: Somaya Faruqi
In this segment, we discuss Somaya Faruqi, the robotics team the Afghan Dreamers and the ventilator they created.
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Monday Mini: Apologies to the Women of the 90s
Oh 90s sexism, don't you know that you're toxic?
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SMNTY Classics: A Scandalous History of Hollywood Gossip
Celebrity studies PhD and new Buzzfeed features writer Anne Helen Petersen stops by the show to talk about the rise of Hollywood scandal, female stars, celebrity gossip and feminism in this classic episode.
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Women in Modern Medicine
Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this episode, we highlight some women doing amazing work in the modern medicine.
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Happy Hour #10: Know It's So Pathetic
You know when it's 3 am and you need to sleep but you stay up and text your friend instead? Yeah, it's that episode. Join us for another rendition of (Un)Happy Hour where discuss the insecurities that hang over a lot of women.
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The State of Women and Online Harassment
Online harassment is too often dismissed as something women just have to deal with. Bridget Todd stops by to bring us up to speed on the online harassment women and other marginalized folks face and how we can combat it.
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Women Around the World: Rigoberta Menchú Tum
In this installment, we discuss Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum and her work for the indigenous people of Guatemala.
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Monday Mini: Dungeons & Dragons & Women
Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? Samantha has questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative!
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SMNTY Classics: Judy Blume Forever
One of the most beloved and banned authors, Judy Blume wrote adolescence like no other. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate how Judy Blume's real life intersected with her fictional books, censorship activism and feminism.
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Updates: April 2021 Edition
In this update, we cover a wide range of topics, from a record-breaking Grammy's for women, cancel culture, #MeToo, and politics.
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Happy Hour #9: Free Will Brewing
Take a relaxing break in your day for another happy hour where we discuss Free Will Brewing and women and beer.
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Female Firsts: Ellen E. Armstrong
Yves joins us to discuss the 'Mistress of Modern Magic', Ellen E. Armstrong, often considered the first African-American woman magician to run an independent touring magic show. Amazing alliteration abounds!
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Women Around the World: Ntombesintu Mfunzi
We spotlight ultrarunner and advocate Ntombesintu Mfunzi.
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Monday Mini: Laws to Watch
Anney and Samantha spotlight some laws to keep an eye on in the US, including the ERA, Violence Against Women Act and voter suppression laws.
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SMNTY Classics: Interview with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha sit down with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon to discuss intersectional politics, bills in progress, and running for office.
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Relationships During the Pandemic
After a year in quarantine, Anney and Samantha turn to listeners and friends of the show to talk about dating and relationships during lockdown.
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Happy Hour #8: IMO
In our opinion, you should join us for another happy hour where we talk about women having opinions.
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Book Club: The House on Mango Street
Anney and Samantha talk about Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and topics around feminism, identity and womanhood.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Ellie
As a complement to our first entry in this sub-segment on influential fictional women, we highlight Ellie from The Last of Us video game series and discuss devastating revenge and rage, queer representation, lost innocence, grief and forgiveness. Anney campaigns to play Ellie on the television show.
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Monday Mini: The Atlanta Shootings
Anney and Samantha react to the Atlanta shootings, and Samantha opens up about her experiences.
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SMNTY Classics: Seafaring Women
The earliest seafaring women had to disguise themselves as men just to be allowed aboard ships. In this acquatic installment of their series on exploration, Cristen and Caroline chart the incredible adventures of women on the high seas past and present in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Fridays: The Star Wars Prequels
Feminist Movie Friday: Star Wars Episodes I-III. Anney and Samantha talk crop tops, space politics, forbidden love and Padmé Amidala. We hope we're not breaking your heart and going down a path you can't follow. Also all who hate sand are welcome.
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Happy Hour #7: 2nd Shift Brewing
It's Thursday, which means it's time for a happy hour! For this rendition, we break open some beers from 2nd Shift Brewing and discuss women in brewing and beer.
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Arrgh, Women Pirates!
Anney and Samantha delve into stories of some of history's most fearsome women of the seas. Dramatic poetry reading included.
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Women Around the World: Ruth Shady
Let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.
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Monday Mini: Trans Laws in the US
Anney and Samantha take a survey on recent proposed legislations and initiatives around trans rights in the United States.
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SMNTY Classics: All-Terrain Women
During the Golden Age of Exploration, discovering unknown lands was something that typically required a lot of money -- and being a man. Cristen and Caroline highlight the women who dared to defy convention, explore and change the world in this classic episode.
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The Internet Gender Gap
What is the internet gender gap and how do we solve it?
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Happy Hour #6: Poison Society Punch with Holly Frey
Friend of the show and host of the podcasts Stuff You Missed in History Class and Criminalia joins us for a happy hour to share her recipe for Poison Society Punch and its historical basis, and discuss Star Wars foods and cocktails.
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Will You Accept This Arden Myrin Interview?
Comedian, podcaster, actor and author Arden Myrin joins us to discuss being a woman in comedy, advocating for yourself and grief.
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Women Around the World: Valdecir Nascimento
For this installment, we focus in on Brazillian activist and advocate Valdecir Nascimento.
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Monday Mini: Quarantine-aversary
It's our quarantine-aversary, hoooray....? Anney and Samantha take a look back at a year in lockdown.
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SMNTY Classics: Gone Girls
What exactly is a sociopath, and why are women with antisocial personality disorder rare? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline confront the clinical realities of sociopathy and why it's become pop culture's favorite character flaw.
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The Intriguing World of Secret Agent Women and Female Assassins
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode on the history of female assassins and spies, both fictional and not. Intrigue! Betrayal! Danger! And don't forget style.
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Happy Hour #5: Imada Brewery
Brewmaster Miho Imada over at Imada Brewery is the focus of this happy hour. Anney and Samantha try some sake and discuss gender stereotypes around alcohol. Join us!
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The Legacy of Susan Kare
Have you ever wondered about the origins of some of the digital symbols and icons we use in the world of technology? Bridget Todd shares the story of Susan Kare, the woman behind some of the most iconic designs woven into the fabric of what it looks like to use computers and the internet. And speaking of, what does needlepoint have to do with it? Listen to find out!
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Women Around the World: Bilkis Dadi
Anney and Samantha talk grandmothers and in specific, Bilkis Bano, AKA Bilkis Dadi, and how she has become the face of protests in India for this episode.
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Monday Mini: Women and the Minimum Wage
What would it mean for women if the minimum wage was raised? Anney and Samantha discuss.
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SMNTY Classics: Period Pride
In the 1970s, Germaine Greer encouraged women to taste their own menstrual blood. These days, artists are creating work about periods to help erase the menstruation stigma. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the evolution of period pride and discuss whether the in-your-face attitude is actually helping.
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Female Firsts: Katherine Sui Fun Cheung
For this episode of Female Firsts, Yves brings the story of Katherine Sui Fun Cheung, the first Chinese woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
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Happy Hour #4: Cinnamon Roll
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 drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma.
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SMNTY Interview: Tampon Rock
The creators of the podcast Tampon Rock stop by to talk music, comedy, coming of age and periods.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Abby Anderson
In this new sub-segment, we highlight influential fictional women, beginning with the controversial Abby Anderson from the video game The Last of Us 2. Anney campaigns to play Abby in the live-action adaption.
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Monday Mini: Listener Mail
Anney and Samantha break open the virtual listener mail bag and read messages about Sex and the City, abortion and pregnancy.
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SMNTY Classics: Romantic Comedy Sidekicks
Sidekicks are an integral part of any romantic comedy. In this classic episode and part three of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline examine the ways these sometimes neurotic, sometimes wise secondary characters trade on stereotypes to shape the protagonists' world.
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Introducing Bridgerton: The Official Podcast
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! Since you love this show, you may also enjoy Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. Check out the trailer to see for yourself!
About the Podcast: “Bridgerton: The Official Podcast” is your official peek behind the curtain of Shondaland's Bridgerton series. Much like Lady Whistledown we'll gossip about how the show was created and have conversations around Bridgerton’s storyline, music, the costumes and sets, the historical context of the era and so much more!
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Feminist Movie Friday: 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.
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Happy Hour #3: Uncle Nearest Whiskey
For this happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.
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Book Club: Eloquent Rage
Brittney Cooper's 2018 book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower is this month's book club pick. Anney and Samantha discuss some themes, the power of rage, and Beyoncé.
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Women Around the World: Jaha Dukureh
Anney and Samantha share the story of the founder of the non-profit organization of Safe Hands For Girls, Jaha Dukureh, and her fight against female genital mutilation and child marriages.
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Monday Mini: "The Princess Protests" in Myanmar
Anney and Samantha discuss what's going on in Myanmar after a military coup resulted in thousands of people protesting, many of them in costume.
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SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Black Press
When trailblazing reporter Ethel Payne died, The Washington Post eulogized that had Payne "not been black, she certainly would have been one of the most recognized journalists in American society.” Cristen and Caroline uncover the history and significance of black newspapers in the U.S. and the incredible legacy of one its brightest stars in this classic episode.
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Women and the Nobel Peace Prize
Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and women who have won it, focusing in on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee.
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Happy Hour #2: Dead Inside
What does it mean for women when we call them dead inside? As we wind down the week with another happy hour, we talk about expectations around performative emoting for women.
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US Election Revisited
Friend of the show Melody Bray joins us once again to celebrate recent political victories and to discuss how to honor organizers.
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Women Around the World: Unity Dow
Anney and Samantha highlight the story and human rights work of Unity Dow, the first woman to be appointed Judge to the High Court of Botswana.
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Monday Mini: Women and the Farmers' Protest
Women of all ages have been playing a hugely significant role in India's Farmers' Protests. Anney and Samantha look into the role of women in these protests and as farmers in India.
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SMNTY Classics: Black Romantic Comedies
Romantic comedies remain one of Hollywood's most segregated film genres. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline compare the development, tropes and racial tensions within monochromatic rom com worlds.
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Killers and Women Who Love Them
Why do some women love killers? Anney and Samantha delve into hybristophilia, Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome and serial killer groupies.
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Happy Hour #1: McBride Sisters
Cheers! Join us for this new segment, celebrating women doing amazing things in the beverage industry as we wind down the week and discuss what's on our minds. Come relax with us!
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Women and Romance Part 2: We Want it That Way
In part two of our look at women and romance, Anney and Samantha talk romance in movies, television, video games, boy bands, love ballads and the fantasy and escapism of it all. This episode will complete you, because SMNTY's back, alright?
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Women Around the World: Deb Haaland
In the first installment of this new series highlighting the work women are doing around the world, Anney and Samantha spotlight Representative Deb Haaland, the first Native American woman to be nominated for a cabinet position in American history.
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Monday Mini: Women's Rights in Poland
With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland.
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SMNTY Classics: Cuddle Puddle
Cuddling permeates many of our closest relationships, whether platonic or romantic - but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate the nature and nurture of cuddling, why some people are now paying for a good snuggle and who wins the spooning battle of the sexes.
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Women and Romance Part 1: And They Lived Happily Ever After
Women's love affair with the romance genre has deep historical roots. For part one of our two-part look at women in romance, Anney and Samantha look into the heart of romance in literature and fanfiction, from bodice rippers to Fabio to the HEA and the OTP.
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Female Firsts: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
For this rendition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman artist to receive a US Federal Commission.
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Monday Mini: The History of P***y
Anney and Samantha trace the very complicated and strange origins and evolution of the word p***y.
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SMNTY Classics: The Woman Pharaoh
Hatshepsut was one of the most successful kings in ancient Egypt who also happened to be a woman. Cristen and Caroline talk with Egyptologist Kara Cooney about Hatshepsut's rise to power, why her legacy was erased from history and what women leaders today can learn from this fearless pharaoh.
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How the Anti-Abortion Movement Fueled the Riot at the Capitol
With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation.
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Sex and the City and SMNTY
In light of the upcoming reboot of Sex and the City, Anney and Samantha look into the feminism of the show, the characters, and its legacy.
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Monday Mini: Dr. Jill Biden
A recent article calling for Dr. Jill Biden to drop the 'Dr.' sparked a conversation about sexism, education and who gets to use the title 'doctor'.
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SMNTY Classics: Why do women have more migraines than men?
Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Classics: Pantsuit Power Dressing
From suffragists to Grace Jones to Hillary Clinton, the pantsuit has at once been a symbol bucking feminine norms and conforming to masculine ones. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline trace the history of the power suit and ask why such a seemingly simple fashion has the power to embolden and enrage.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Mummy (and The Mummy Returns)
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 in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie.
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Monday Mini: Too Many Women in Paris?
As 2020 drew to an end, the city of Paris was fined for hiring too many women for government positions. Anney and Samantha discuss why.
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Women and Alt-Right Extremism
In the wake of the insurrection at the US Capitol, Anney and Samantha look into women in alt-right extremism.
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Book club: Circe
For the first book club pick of 2021, Anney and Samantha delve into Madeline Miller's 2018 novel Circe. Join us for discussion of goddesses, witches, myths and feminism. And turning men into pigs.
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Updates: January 2021 Edition
A lot has happened since our last update episode. Anney and Samantha take a look at some updates in sports, entertinament, controversial art, AI, taxes, politics, and more.
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Monday Mini: Argentina
Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.
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SMNTY Classics: A Revisionist History of Abortion, Part 2
Raised during the Progressive Era crusade against abortion, Margaret Sanger devoted her life to making birth control and familiy planning accessible to women from all walks of life. In this classic episode on the second installment of the two-part cultural and legal history of abortion, Cristen and Caroline highlight Sanger's legacy and eugenics controversy and how the development of Planned Parenthood coincided with midcentury women's fight to access abortion by whatever means necessary.
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Who is Nancy Pelosi?
US Representatvie Nancy Pelosi just won reelection as Speaker of the House. Anney and Samantha dig into her history, and how it got her to where she is today. Bonus discussion of memes and controversy.
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SMNTY Classics: A Revisionist History of Abortion, Part 1
In colonial America, early-term abortion was a way of life for many women. But by 1900, it had become criminalized across the country -- but not for reasons you'd expect. In this two-part cultural and legal history of abortion, Cristen and Caroline time travel from ancient Greek herbal remedies to induce miscarriage to 19th-century abortionist Madame Restell at the center of America's first major abortion debate in this classic episode.
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Monday Mini: The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act
Towards the end of 2020, Scotland became the first place to offer menstrual products for free in public places. Anney and Samantha discuss how it happened and what it means.
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Umm...Hello 2021?
Hello New Year. Nice to meet you? Anney and Samantha say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021, making some predictions along the way.
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What Happened with the Google Ousting of Timnit Gebru?
Bridget drops by to share the story of Timnit Gebru, her ousting from Google, biases in tech, and why it's bad for all of us.
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Monday Mini: Hindsight is 2020
As a year like none other in recent memory draws to a close, Anney and Samantha look back on 2020.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Double Feature
Sleepless in Seattle collides with the beautiful late 90s tech of You've Got Mail in this very special holiday movie episode of Feminist Movie Friday.
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Georgia Election On Our Mind
Melody Bray joins us once again to discuss what happened in Georgia during the Presidential election, what to look out for in the upcoming runoffs in the state, and the importance of grassroots organizations.
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Monday Mini: New Year's Pressure on Women
Where did the pressure to kiss someone at midnight on New Year's come from? Are resolutions harmful or hurtful? What do onesies have to do with it? Everything, it turns out.
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A Few of SMNTY's Favorite Things
With the holiday season in full swing and the year's end fast approaching, Anney and Samantha take a moment in this very stressful year to share some of their favorite things about this time of year.
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Female Firsts: Kono Yasui
On this episode of female firsts, Yves brings us the story of Kono Yasui, the first Japanese woman to get doctorate in science.
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Monday Mini: Telling Family No
Friend of the show Courtney stops by in time for the holidays to share her advice on how to tell family no.
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The Legacy of Lolita
Host of the Lolita Podcast and The Bechdel Cast Jamie Loftus joins us once again to discuss the very complicated legacy of Lolita.
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SMNTY v. the Supreme Court
Court is in session for this episode on the history (and future) of women on the US Supreme Court.
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MM: Egypt
Anney and Samantha take a look at the #MeToo movement in Egypt.
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Female Firsts: Cathay Williams
Today's Female Firsts focuses on Cathay Williams, the first documented Black woman to enlist and serve as a buffalo soldier in the U.S. Army. Tune into this officially technically cool episode.
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SMNTY Book Club: A Beautiful Work in Progress
What does an athlete look like? For this month's book club, Anney and Samantha delve into themes around atleticism, stereotypes, health, running, motivation and the power of support with Mirna Valerio's book A Beautiful Work in Progress.
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Monday Mini: Title IX
Anney and Samantha talk college and Title IX updates.
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SMNTY Classics: The Ballad of Dolly Parton
To celebrate her January 20 birthday and her current involvement in a possible COVID-19 vaccine, Cristen and Caroline look at the incredible life of country music legend Dolly Parton and why many consider the over-the-top entertainer a feminist icon in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Knives Out
For a very special edition of Feminist Movie Wednesday, Anney and Samantha discuss the feminism of Rian Johnson's 2019 murder mystery film Knives Out.
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Monday Mini: Poland
Poland has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, recently leading to countrywide protests. Anney and Samantha look into Poland's laws around abortion and why (and how) people are protesting.
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Women and the Holidays: Pandemic Edition
Anney and Samantha discuss what the holidays might look like for women during a pandemic along with creative ways to celebrate. Bonus recipes included!
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Misinformation, Disinformation and Gender Justice
Now that the 2020 US Presidential election is (mostly) over, we have a followup conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters.
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Monday Mini: Chile
When the women of Chile demanded never again without women, the government was forced to listen. Anney and Samantha discuss Chile's 2019 protests, the role of women in them, and their impact.
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A Conversation with Esther Choi
Esther Choi of the podcast Get Down with K-Town stops by to discuss her new podcast, Korean food, and her experience as a female chef.
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Election Reflection
In the wake of the 2020 American Presidential Election, Anney and Samantha share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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Monday Mini: US Election Wins for Women
As results from the 2020 US election continue to roll in, Anney and Samantha look at some political wins for women.
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Updates: November 2020 Edition
While the US presidential election dominates the news, Anney and Samantha discuss other recent new stories, including more women-specific Covid-19 issues, Cuties, politics, international news and of course The Bachelorette.
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Election Stress Disorder
In the midst of a tense US election season, Anney and Samantha discuss Election Stress Disorder and ways to deal with it.
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Monday Mini: Listener Mail
Anney and Samantha open up the inbox and share some listener mail.
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Female Firsts: Nora Holt
For today's Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Nora Holt.
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SMNTY Book Club: The Bloody Chamber
Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha delve into the dark fairy tales and feminism of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Witchy Women
There's a little witch in all of us. For this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick.
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SMNTY Classics: Haute Couture Feminism
Can high-end fashion and feminism ever match? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the ongoing debates about how clothing fits with feminism from Women's Lib to Chanel's (in)famous fall fashion feminist protest.
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Women Candidates, Misinformation and Disinformation
Bridget Todd joins us once again to discuss disinformation this election cycle, how it specifically impacts women and especially Black women and women of color and ways we can combat it.
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Monday Mini: The Force is Strong With This One
Anney and Samantha have some rogue fun (pew pew!) talking about Samantha's experience watching the Stars Wars prequels, sequels, one-offs and even the notorious Holiday Special. She too doesn't like sand.
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Going Bump in the Night: Women Writing Horror
This episode is ALIVE! Anney and Samantha delve into the history of women crafting the stuff of nightmares in the realm of horror fiction. Bonus dramatic reading included.
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The Curse: Supernatural Menstruation Horror
In a whole new take on the 'period piece', Anney and Samantha finally discuss the genre of horror known as 'supernatural menstruation horror'.
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Monday Mini: Grief in Politics
In the wake of the death of several prominent public figures, Anney and Samantha talk about grieving in politics.
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The 'Crazy Psycho Bitch Girl' Trope
Oh she's sweet but a psycho? The 'crazy psycho bitch girl' is a trope that makes up an entire genre of horror movies. Anney and Samantha wade through the history and examples of this trope, and why it's problematic.
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Women In Survival Horror
They're survivors. They're not going to give up. Anney and Samantha discuss some of the most prominent women in the survival horror video game genre.
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Monday Mini: Heathers
Anney and Samantha dig into the themes of the dark highschool satire Heathers. How very.
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Introducing Daughters of DC, a Brand New Scripted Political Thriller
It’s no secret that in Washington, DC, corruption is everywhere. You could say it’s gone viral! And I should know, my Mom’s Speaker of the House. My name is Jaymes Parker. My friends are all in the same boat -- daughters of the DC elite. When you’re this close to power, there’s nowhere to hide, and when my friends and I got a little too… visible… our parents broke us up. But now I need them back because I’m in deep. You see, I’m a bit of a hacker.
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Feminist Movie Friday: All Them Witches
Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches, and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus?
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Female Firsts: Bessie Coleman
Friend of the show Yves shares the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to earn a pilot’s license.
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Introducing You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton
In You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton, Hillary sits down for candid, in-depth, and sometimes hilarious conversations with people she finds fascinating. With help from her guests, Hillary will tackle the topics that shape our lives, from faith to the pressing political issues of our time to cooking tips for the cooking-challenged.
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Hip Hop and Misogynoir
Journalist and expert Kiana Fitzgerald stops by to discuss misogynoir in the world of hip hop.
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Monday Mini: Forgiveness
Anney and Samantha revisit forgiveness and what it can look like for women.
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SMNTY Book Club: Come As You Are
SMNTY Book Club is back, this time with Emily Nagoski's book Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life.
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Monday Mini: Productivity and Performance Guilt
Anney and Samantha discuss productivity and job performance guilt during quarantine.
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Activism and Voter Suppression
Melody Bray stops by once again to discuss activism, voting, voter supression, and pizza.
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Women of Color in Civil Service and Nonprofits
Friend of the show Courtney Jones joins us to discuss what the fields of social work and civil service look like, particularly for women of color.
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Monday Mini: Productivity and Performance Guilt
Anney and Samantha discuss productivy and job performance guilt during quarantine.
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SMNTY Works From Home
As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women.
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The Women of the United States Postal Service
Women working for the United States Postal Service have historically been the stuff of legend. Anney and Samantha look at the past and present of the women at the USPS.
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Feminist Movie Friday: A League of Their Own
Anney finally redeems herself in Samantha's eyes and watches the 1992 feminist classic A League of Their Own. There is definitely crying in podcasting.
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SMNTY Book Club: All You Can Ever Know
Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing.
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SMNTY Classics: Abolitionist Heroines
In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the often unsung women who helped set an enslaved people free, despite tremendous race- and gender-based prejudice.
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Monday Mini: Women and Children During Covid
With school starting back in many places, Anney and Samantha dig into new numbers around women, homeschooling, and working with children during a pandemic, as well as the implications of lack of access to contraceptives.
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Female Firsts: Afong Moy
For this edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States.
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Monday Mini: Women in QAnon
As more and more female politicians who support QAnon make the news, Anney and Samantha discuss women in QAnon.
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How to be an Activist with AAFC
Two of the co-leaders of the Asian American Feminist Collective join us to discuss how to advocate and be an activist.
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Women in Politics: Part 2
Anney and Samantha round-up female candidates running in current elections in the US and discuss some trends and the state of women in politics.
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Monday Mini: What Is and What Should Be
Anney and Samantha have a conversation around media representation and the messy line between representing reality and keeping the status quo in place.
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SMNTY Plays Ball!
Anney and Samantha go to bat for the history of women and girls in America's pastime baseball, including the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This one is a homerun.
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Women in Animal Care
In the past few decades, the animal care industry has experienced one of the largest gendered shifts of any field, ever. Anney and Samantha dig into why that it is what it means.
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Monday Mini: Writing about Sex
Sex words, why so silly? And a discussion of the complicated nature of writing about sexual assault.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Old Guard
For this Feminist Movie Friday Anney and Samantha discuss the Netflix film The Old Guard, immortality, representation in action and comic book movies, anti-heroines, and Samantha's crush Charlize Theron. Bonus discussion of While You Were Sleeping and Rogue One.
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There Are No Girls on the Internet with Bridget Todd
Past host of the show and host of the new podcast There Are No Girls on the Internet Bridget Todd talks about her new show, the danger of not listening to women and marginalized voices about their experiences online, and how the people behind those voices are the lifeblood of technology and the internet.
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Monday Mini: Back to School
As back to school approaches, Anney and Samantha talk about what that means for teachers, students and parents during a pandemic.
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Female Firsts: Lucy Hicks Anderson
In this edition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson, considered the first trans person to fight for transgender rights in court, and further the first Black American trans woman to be put on trial for her identity.
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Gender Differences in Autism
Recent research suggests that autism presents differently in women and girls as opposed to men and boys. Anney and Samantha dig into the research (as well as what the lack of research suggests) and the gender differences in autism.
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Monday Mini: Rejection Tactics
Or how to reject a guy in 10 ways. Anney and Samantha talk about different methods of letting men down easy, and what they say about our culture.
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SMNTY's Princess is in Another Castle
Nintendo's Mario franchise is the largest video game franchise of all time. As ruler of the game's fictional Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (or Toadstool, if you prefer) seemingly spends most of her time getting kidnapped. Anney and Samantha trace the history of Princess Peach and talk about the damsel in distress trope, entitlement and whether or not Princess Peach is secretly a bloodthirsty tyrant.
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SMNTY Book Club: Unapologetic
For this episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers.
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Monday Mini: What Stuck?
As the quarantine stretches on, Anney and Samantha discuss what habits have stuck and which ones have gone out the isolation window.
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Violence Against Women Today
Anney and Samantha check in on issues concerning violence against women, from domestic violence during qurantine, online abuse, and sexual assault in the army.
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What Defunding the Police Looks Like for Women
Anney and Samantha talk about what defunding the police means and what it might look like for women.
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Monday Mini: Mostly Spoiler Free Review of The Last of Us 2
Anney reviews the new video game The Last of Us 2, and talks female revenge, queer representation, and ludonarrative dissonance while Samantha patiently supports her. Spoiler Alert: Anney liked it.
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Sexy Aphrodisiacs?
Throughout history, pretty much every food has been seen as an aphrodisiac. Anney and Samantha look at some famous examples and dig into the science around whether or not they work.
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Queerbaiting 101
What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom.
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Monday Mini: Pop Quiz 1!
Anney and Samantha take a break and get to know each other through the most important quizzes. You can find the quizzes we took here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-feminist-icon-are-you, https://ohmy.disney.com/quiz/2018/04/27/quiz-avengers-infinity-war-character/, and https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-harry-potter-character-are-you.
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An Update on #MeToo: July 2020
A wave of #MeToo allegations has rocked the world of video gaming, wrestling and the entertainment world at large. Anney and Samantha discuss these allegations, grooming, and the impact of #MeToo.
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Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut
Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.
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Monday Mini: Pride Check-in
As we come to the end of Pride month, Anney and Samantha discuss the Supreme Court ruling on gay rights, asexuality and bonus New York City's updated sex guidelines.
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Female Firsts: Mary Seacole
Time for another Female Firsts! Yves joins us to share the story of Mary Seacole, author of what is considered the first autobiography by a Black woman in Britain.
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When Women Organize: Part 2
In Part 2 of our look at the power of women organizing, we dig into the Stonewall Riots, the Women's March, #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.
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Monday Mini: PTSD
June is PTSD awareness month. Anney and Samantha discuss what PTSD looks like during a pandemic and protesting.
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When Women Organize: Part 1
When women organize, they are a force to be reckoned with. From the suffragettes to the women behind the modern Civil Rights movement, we look at the history of women organizing.
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Witchsploitation
Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having.
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Monday Mini: The New Hang Out Etiquette
In the era of social distancing and virtual hanging out, are there rules and ettiquette? Anney and Samantha share there own personal rules and tips for connecting during quarantine.
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Women, Online Gaming and Covid-19
During this time of social isolation and stress during the pandemic, more people than ever are turning to online gaming for a vitual space to grieve and to connect. Anney and Samantha look at the benefits of online gaming and the harassment women and marginalized communites still face. We also dip our toes in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
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SMNTY Book Club: White Fragility
For this month's book club pick, Anney and Samantha unpack Robin DiAngelo's 'White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism'.
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Monday Mini: Protesting 101 (Plus Other Ways to Resist)
For this Monday Mini, here's a primer/refresher on protesting and other ways of resisting.
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The Grief of Lost Love
Losing a romantic partner is one of the most traumatic, life-altering events someone can go through. Anney and Samantha talk about the widowhood effect and look at the impact of lost love on women in particular.
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Updates: May 2020 Edition
In this update, we cover a wide range of topics like US Women's National Soccer Team, sex dolls in sports stadiums, politics, problematic celebrities, leadership during Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter.
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Monday Mini: Gender Differences During the Pandemic
A recent survey found that even though Covid-19 might be deadlier for men, they are less likely to wear masks and observe social distancing. Anney and Samantha look into why that might be.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The VVitch
In this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha continue their witch streak with The VVitch. Come and live deliciously with us. Butter not included.
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SMNTY Book Club: Untamed
This month's book is Glennon Doyle's Untamed. Anney and Samantha delve into themes like love, religion, spirituality, feminism and the taming and untaming of women.
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Monday Mini: COVID-19 Guilt
Anney and Samantha open up about pandemic guilt.
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SMNTY Classics: Anxious Women
Why are women twice as likely to experience chronic anxiety? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share their own experiences with long-term anxiety, whether female anxiety is more nature or nurture and how to manage its persistent symptoms.
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May Princess Leia Be With You: Part 2
No, this is the Princess Leia episode you're looking for. In Part 2 of our deep dive on Princess Leia, we talk about the infamous metal bikini in Return of Jedi, the feminism of Princess Leia and her transition to General Organa, Carrie Fisher, and Anney shares with Samantha her views on the feminism of the Force, from a certain point of view. You'll find this episode is full of surprises. Help us dear podcast listener, you're our only hope.
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May Princess Leia Be With You: Part 1
A not so long time ago, in a galaxy not far, far away, two podcasters came together to disucss the feminism of the original badass princess icon, Leia Organa from the Star Wars universe. Because Anney has been dreaming of this day for so long, it's a two-parter. In this one, we focus on our own experiences with Star Wars, the cultural impact of the original series, and the basics of Leia's character in A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Listen, or listen. There is no listen not. It's not a
Monday Mini: Title IX Update
Anney and Samantha give a rundown on the history of Title IX, what it entails, and what's going on with it now.
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The Feminism of Affordable Housing
Friend of the show and co-campaign manager of the anti-displacement advocacy group CityRoots ATL Melody Bray joins us to talk about the feminism of housing displacement, gentrification, housing and rental rights during COVID-19, and how we can advocate.
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Who Are the Essential Workers?
The majority of essential work during this pandemic is being done by women and specifically women of color. Anney and Samantha delve into the data on essential workers, job loss, small business and mask-making when it comes to women.
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Monday Mini: Quarantine Horniness
From quarantine baes to an increase in porn consumption, horniness seems to be on the rise during this time of isolation. Anney and Samantha look into the science of why that might be and get real personal.
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SMNTY Lends an Ear
Are there gender differences in hearing and hearing loss? What about in how we listen and who we listen to? Yes and yes. Give this episode a listen to learn more.
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What is Love?
Baby, don't hurt us. Some thoughts, feelings and science at the heart of love.
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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Crying
Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob.
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Female Firsts: Jackie Ormes
Yves joins us from her home studio to share the story of Jackie Ormes, the first black American female cartoonist and creator of beloved (and radical) characters like Torchy Brown and Patty Jo 'n' Ginger.
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SMNTY Book Club: Whiskey and Ribbons
In this edition of book club, Anney and Samantha delve into the themes of grief and love in Leesa Cross-Smith's Whiskey and Ribbons.
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Monday Mini: Abortion and COVID-19
Legislatures across the country are using the pandemic in attempt to enact more abortion bans. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples and their implications.
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Feminist Movie Friday: The Craft
We're the weirdos, mister. Anney and Samantha revisit the 1996 cult classic The Craft, and dig into the themes of witches, community and the power and pitfalls of female friendship. Relax, it's only magic!
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Nursing During a Pandemic
Travel nurse and friend of the show Marissa Hadavi discusses her experiences in nursing through COVID-19.
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Monday Mini: Quarantine Body
From quarantine fitness routines on social media to articles about looking 'zoom ready', we're still pressuring women to look a certain way even in the face of isolation. Anney and Samantha touch on that, and discuss what having an eating disorder during a pandemic looks like.
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 10: Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 9: Women in Tabletop Gaming Development
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 8: Women in Tabletop Gaming
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 6: The Female Revengers: Part 2
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 1: Feminist Movie Friday, Alien Edition
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 7: Women of Harry Potter
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 2: Feminist Movie Friday, A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 3: Feminist Movie Friday, First Wives Club Edition
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 4: Feminist Movie Friday, Mulan Edition
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 5: The Female Revengers: Part 1
If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?
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Dealing with Divorce with Laura Wasser
Attorney, author, host of the podcast All's Fair with Laura Wasser, and founder and CEO of the online divorce service It's Over Easy Laura Wasser herself drops by to talk about divorce, moving on, quarantine and the evolution of dissolution.
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Extroverts, Introverts and Ambiverts, Oh My
Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women.
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Monday Mini: How to Survive Quarantine as an Extrovert
Quarantining and isolation presents a particular challenge for extroverts. Anney the extrovert and Samantha the introvert get personal on how they're doing, and share some tips for taking care of yourself.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 2: Where Be (Female) Monsters?
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 7: Send in the Clowns
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 4: Fangirls Just Wanna Have Fun
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 9: Women in Puppetry: Part II
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 10: Women in Game Shows: G.O.A.T. Edition
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 6: SMNTY Clowns Around
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 1: Women <3 Monsters?
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 8: Women in Puppetry: Part I
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 5: SMNTY Sees Red
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 3: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back
We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows.
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Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women
Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme self-isolation, tiger queens and resilience.
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A Fruitful Look at the History of the Eggplant Emoji
In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the eggplant emoji's rise to infamous sexting icon.
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Monday Mini: Quarantine Productivity
Anney and Samantha discuss ways to be productive during quarantine, and why it's okay if you're not being as productive as you'd like.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 10: Famous Female Food Mascots
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 7: Ban Zhao
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 9: Harriet E. Wilson
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 6: Indigenous Women You Need to Know
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 4: Norma Merrick Sklarek
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 5: Huda Shaarawi
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 3: Gabriela Mistral
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 8: Wangari Muta Maathai
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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Sex and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Coco Tang and Kimberly Spray of Global Outreach Doctors join the show to delve into their experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo to assess the fallout and possible sustainable, actionable items we can take to combat sex and gender based violence in that country. Recorded in the before times!
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SMNTY Book Club: Ash
On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairty tale.
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Monday Mini: Relationships During Quarantine
How's Covid-19 impacting relationships? Anney and Samantha chat about divorce rates, birth rates, dating during the age of social-distancing and New York's sex guidelines.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 2: Lorraine Hansberry
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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Feminist Movie Friday: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
For this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha tackle the themes and tropes of their favorite Iranian vampire Western movie, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.
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Introducing The Women's War, a Brand New iHeartRadio Original Podcast
Hi SMNTY listeners - today we wanted to give you a preview of the newest project from Robert Evans (host of Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here and co-host of Worst Year Ever). It's called The Women's War, and you can listen to episode 1 now over in that feed here. And don't forget to subscribe in the new feed so you never miss an episode!
These are...not optimistic times for most Americans. Across the world, the dangers of climate change and the terror of creeping authoritarianism pres
Rose Reid and a Tale of Two Women
Rose Reid and her mother Gail of the podcast The Women share the stories and legacies of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie and Director of UN Women Phumzile Ngcuka Mlambo. Recorded in the before times!
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Monday Mini: Covid-19 and Women
In the not-so-mini first episode of our new Monday Mini series, Anney and Samantha talk about Covid-19 and how it might be particularly impacting women. Plus a short bonus interview about Anney's past experiences with quarantining.
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SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 1: Banking and Ballet
In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history.
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Female Firsts: Grace Hopper
The hosts of the podcast The Limit Does Not Exist stop by to talk the many firsts and lasting legacy of Amazing Grace herself, Admiral Grace Hopper.
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Dear Young SMNTY: Music, Anger and Confidence
Chelsea Ursin of the podcast Dear Young Rocker opens up about her experiences with being a female musician, anxiety, body image issues, anger, and having compassion for our younger selves.
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SMNTY Classics: Is catcalling harassment?
Why do some men yell at women on the street? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss why catcalling happens and women's century-long fight against street harassment.
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Updates: March 2020 Edition
Time for another update! On the docket: politics, culture, sports, and personal check-ins.
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A Feminist Look at Refugees at the US Border
Helen Perry, the Executive Director of Global Response Management, joins us to describe the conditions of the refugees waiting at the US border in Matamoros, Mexico, how it specifically impacts women, and what we can do about it.
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SMNTY Classics: The Ghost of Phyllis Schlafly
Conservative Phyllis Schlafly is best known as the anti-feminist who stopped the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, but her political legacy goes much deeper than championing housewifery. With the ERA back in the news, check on this classic where Cristen and Caroline discuss the rise of the woman who paved the way for Donald Trump and the alt-right political movement.
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Finding Our Voices with Samara Bay
Dialect coach and host of the podcast of Permission to Speak Samara Bay shares her insights around language, policing women's vocal patterns and how to trust your voice.
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Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali
SMNTY sits down with comedian Chanel Ali to discuss women, comedy, and advocacy.
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SMNTY Classics: NASA's Hidden Computer Women
When NASA was formed in 1958, its prized pool of all-female "computers" desegregated. Until then, mathematicians of color -- including Presidential of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson -- worked, ate and used the restroom in a separate facilities. Cristen and Caroline shed overdue light on Johnson and her brilliant West Computer teammates who helped launch America into space.
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Female Firsts: Harriet E. Wilson
Time for another edition of Female Firsts! Yves joins us once again to share the story of Harriet E. Wilson, author of the first known book by an African-American published in English in the United States.
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SMNTY Book Club: Unladylike
For our inaugural SMNTY feminist book club, we're digging into "Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space" with the authors, Cristen and Caroline!
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SMNTY Interviews Georgia State Representative Park Cannon
Anney and Samantha sit down with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon to discuss intersectional politics, bills in progress, and running for office.
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SMNTY Classics: The Queer Saint Who Invented Intersectionality
Pauli Murray is greatest intersectional trailblazer - and saint - you've never heard of. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline marvel at the life, love and genius of this queer, African-American civil rights lawyer decades ahead of her time who legally shaped the civil rights and feminist movements and earned an historic Episcopal priesthood.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Mulan
In this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Samantha and Anney sit down and discuss the 1998 Disney classic Mulan. We promise we kept the singing to a minimum.
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A Salty SMNTY Valentine's
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 chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Valentine's. Will you be our Galentine?
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SMNTY Classics: Feminist Transphobia
Trans-exclusionary radical feminists," or TERFs, is considered a slur. Yet, some radical feminists who define womanhood through biology rather than gender identity exist. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline explore how this transphobia has impacted feminism, women's colleges and public perceptions of what radical feminism means.
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Woman of the House
Does the emerging post-industrial economy favor women? What does the future hold for women in terms of education, jobs, and domestic decisions, and where does it leave men? Anney and Samantha attempt to untangle these complex questions and their global implications.
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SMNTY Classics: Women in Comics, Part 2
When the Underground Comix Revolution happened in the 1960s, women still weren't welcome in comics circles, but it didn't stop them from making their art and telling their unique stories. In the second half of a two-part podcast, Cristen and Caroline trace the rise of women like Lynda Barry and Alison Bechdel in indie comics to the current clamor for more women in today's mainstream comic book industry.
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The Birds of Prey
In conjunction with the release of the movie, Anney and Samantha flip through the pages of the Birds of Prey comics, digging into past portrayals of Batgirl, Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress, special guest Harley Quinn, and others.
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A SMNTY Roundup: 2020 Edition #1
SMNTY circles up some news stories, from the ERA to the Oscars, and takes a look at how 2020 is going so far.
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Female Firsts: Wangari Muta Maathai
Friend of the show Yves drops by to share the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement Wangari Muta Maathai.
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SMNTY Classics: Women in Comics, Part 1
In 1896, Truth magazine published the first comic strip drawn by a woman. In the first half of a two-part podcast, Cristen and Caroline trace the early history of women in comics from the origin of the newspaper comic strip to the Golden Age of Comic Books.
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The Female Revengers: Part 2
The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance.
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SMNTY Classics: Late Night TV - No Girls Allowed?
Following up on our women in game shows episode, here's a classic about the women (and lack thereof) of late night. Is late night television resistant to women hosts and writers? Cristen and Caroline explore the past and present of late night TV to answer a question critics and viewers alike have been asking increasingly in recent years: where are the women?
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Feminist Movie Friday: First Wives Club
To continue the conversation around women, vengeance and justice, Anney and Samantha delve into the 1996 comedy First Wives Club and all of its 90s glory.
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The Female Revengers: Part 1
In part one of this deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge.
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SMNTY Classics: Do Women Run Twitter?
Time for another classic! To mark the anniversary of the first-ever tweet in March 2006, Cristen and Caroline take a look at how women use Twitter in greater numbers than men -- except when it comes to running the powerful social media enterprise.
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The Importance of Pronouns
At the end of 2019, 'they' as a singular pronoun was named as the word of the year and the decade by multiple institutions. Learn more about the past, present and future of gender neutral non-binary pronouns around the world.
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Women in Game Shows: G.O.A.T. Edition
Want to know more about women in the world of game shows, from hosts to contestants to models? Then come on down!! Prizes include trivia knowledge to annoy your friends.
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SMNTY Classics: Free the Nipple!
Why are women on social media intentionally letting their nips slip? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the history and celebrity-fueled rise of the Free the Nipple movement and what bare nipples have to do with gender equality.
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Cancel Culture
Is it time for a #CancelCultureIsOverParty? Or is the concern around cancel culture overblown?
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The Influence of Social Media Influencers
The good, the bad, and the ugly of social media influencers, instafame, and what it has to do with feminism.
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SMNTY Classics: Is dieting antifeminist?
In this classic episode, we look back to Kjiersten Gruys, who went a year without looking in a mirror to readjust how she looks at her body. So how does losing weight for health compare to losing weight to meet beauty standards? Is intentional weight loss a feminist choice or feminist fail?
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The Feminism of Finances
How does knowledge around finances empower women, and how does it relate to feminism? Financial coach Caroline Snyder joins us for a conversation all about women and money.
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Hello 2020s!
Goodbye 2010s, hello 2020s! Anney and Samantha discuss what the next decade might hold for feminism, for the show, and for ourselves, and make a few bold predictions along the way.
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SMNTY Classics: Why are humans helpful?
Are men or women more cooperative? In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the science of cooperation, including how selfishness evolutionarily bred cooperation.
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Female Firsts: Ban Zhao
In the final female firsts of the year, Yves discusses Ban Zhao, China's first female historian.
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Goodbye 2010s!
As the decade comes to a close, Anney and Samantha look back on some of the biggest moments for women in the 2010s.
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SMNTY Classics: Queering Romantic Comedies
Time for another classic! According to the romantic comedy canon, only straight people fall in love. In the final installment of their rom com podcast series, Cristen and Caroline examine how mainstream titles treat LGBTQ characters and how queer rom coms subvert expected tropes.
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Women of Harry Potter
Guest Vanessa Zoltan stops by to discuss the women of the Harry Potter universe, and why examining fictional works through a feminist lens matters. Bonus discussion of Jane Eyre.
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Famous Female Food Mascots
Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, Mrs. Butterworth - are any of these famous female food mascots based on a real person? What does pancake syrup have to do with it? What's the deal with Mrs. Butterworth and KFC's Colonel Sanders? All these ingredients make up a recipe for a fascinating historical deep dive on the female faces behind some of our most iconic food brands.
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SMNTY Classics: Do Sisters Make You Happier?
Multiple studies indicate that people with sisters seem to be happier than people with brothers -- but what does this mean, and could it be true?
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SMNTY Classics: How Much Is Virginity Worth?
What’s the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated with both sacredness and stigma, especially for women? Is virginity a valueless construct rather than an actual physical state?
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The Shame and Blame Game
The definitions of shame and guilt are still the source of much academic debate. In this episode, Anney and Samantha talk gender differences when it comes to shame, blame and guilt and dig into the science of victim-blaming.
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Why Are We So Quick to Label Women?
As humans we love labeling people. Why is that, and why are we so ready to label women? Anney and Samantha dish on the science of labeling and the pros and cons.
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SMNTY Classics: Do Female Astronauts Have the Right Stuff?
When Kennedy announced the lunar missions, several women hoped to make the trip. The women of Mercury 13 excelled at physical testing yet weren't allowed to work at NASA. Why? Find out in this classic episode.
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Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies
Anney and Samantha dive into the feminism of two holiday classics: Batman Returns and Iron Man 3 (with bonus discussion on Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse).
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Indigenous Women You Need to Know
Natalie Evans of the Some Kind of Brown Podcast discusses some of America's most badass indigenous women.
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Emotional Labor: Holiday Edition
When it comes to the holidays, women often shoulder a bulk of the responsibility for making them magical, whether it's meal-planning, meal-cooking, gift-buying, gift-wrapping, gift-shipping, decorating, cookie-baking, card-writing, phone-calling, peace-keeping, are you stressed yet??
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Imagining Forgiveness
Deeply personal and emotional, forgiveness is also deeply difficult, fraught, and when it comes it to women, sometimes weaponized. Anney and Samantha debunk some forgiveness myths, discuss how-tos, and dig into the potential health benefits of letting go.
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SMNTY Classics: Is Food the New Sex?
Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want pizza and chocolate more than sex? Surveys suggest yes. Listen in to this classic to learn more about how food and sex collide in the brain.
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Fangirls Just Wanna Have Fun
As a culture, we are uncomfortably comfortable with mocking fangirls. Why is that? Spoiler alert, it's sexism. Anney and Samantha trace the history of fangirls and our dismissal of them, and discuss why fangirls run the world.
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A Not-So-Scandalous Look At Sex, Politics and Women
The recent resignation of Representative Katie Hill raised questions around abuse, revenge porn, and #metoo. Anney and Samantha look at past examples of women involved in political scandals and examine gender differences in the fallout of scandal (and take a quick look at what's going on with the ERA).
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SMNTY Classics: Firefighting Women
Although women have served as volunteer firefighters since the 19th century, putting out fires for a living is one of the hardest careers for women to pursue today. Brush up on the history of women firefighters and why gender discrimination still persists in many fire departments in this classic episode.
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Getting to the Heart of Heartbreak
From ill-advised haircuts to sobbing over breakup songs, heartbreak is a powerful thing that can make us do all kinds of stuff. Anney and Samantha examine the gender differences in heartbreak, dig into whether it can be deadly, share some personal experiences, and ask the ever-important question: will our heartbreak go on and on?
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Female Firsts: Huda Sha'arawi
Yves stops by for another edition of female firsts, this time to discuss Huda Sha'arawi, the first president of Egyptian Feminist Union and Arab Feminist Union.
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SMNTY Classics: Villainesses
From the Wicked Witch to Ursula and Maleficent, portrayals of pop culture villainesses can tell us about views of real-world women. Find out more in this classic episode.
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Women in Puppetry: Part II
In our continuing conversation around women in puppetry, we talk to puppeteer and artist Sarah Frechette about what the creation process is like, how the world of puppetry has changed, and what is it like being a woman in the industry.
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Black Widow, Baby
Not the avenger. Following up on our episodes around female killers, Anney and Samantha return to the black widow killer, digging into definitions, explanations, and examples. Come get caught in our web.
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SMNTY Classics: The Women Behind Disney
Did you know an army of Disney "animation girls" helped bring its classic films to life? This classic episode traces the evolution of women working in the early days of Disney and women in animation's continuing quest to shatter the celluloid ceiling.
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Unraveling the Mystery of the Winchester House
Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since it's 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did she build the house to confuse vengeful ghosts as legend suggests, or was it the product of her whimsical design ideas? Anney and Samantha are on the case!
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Women in Puppetry: Part I
With the help of puppeteers Kristin Haverty and Louise Lapointe, Anney and Samantha pull back the curtains on the women behind the puppets.
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SMNTY Classics: Farmer Janes
Being a farmer's wife used to be the pinnacle role for women in agriculture, but that's changing fast. In this classic episode, learn how more women are reclaiming land and running farms, becoming seen as the rising gatekeepers of sustainable food production.
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Female Serial Killers: Part 2
The concluding chapter of our two-part look at female serial killers features some of modern history's most chilling examples. Who will make the final cut?
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Female Serial Killers: Part 1
In part one of this two-parter, Anney and Samantha take a stab at explaining our morbid fascination with serial killers, the root of our cultural misconception that women can't be serial killers, the main differences between male and female serial killers, and attempt to separate the facts from the legend of some of history's most notorious female murderers.
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Where Be (Female) Monsters?
Welcome to your worst (podcast) nightmare. Anney and Samantha delve into the storied history of female monsters, and talk about how we can bridge the monster gender gap.
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SMNTY Scares the Crap Out of You
In this episode, we look at the gender differences in fear. But don't worry. We'll get through this together.
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Feminist Movie Friday: Alien Edition
As we approach the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Ridley Scott film Alien, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorites. Samantha patiently supports her.
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Two Podcasters Walk into a Bar
Anney and Samantha host a cocktail hour with some of Atlanta's brightest mixologists, sipping on drinks while learning what it takes to be in the biz.
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SMNTY Classics: Spill Your Salary Secrets
In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha spotlight the new podcast She Makes Money Moves. Salary talk with coworkers is becoming the new "do" in digital workplaces. recruitHER founders Gina Helfrich and Ashley Doyal share their insights on savvy negotiation, the power of salary transparency and how women and tech companies can jointly hack the wage gap.
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Women in the Alcohol Industry
Two women whipping up creative cocktails in Atlanta's bar scene stop by to share their experiences, and their advice.
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SMNTY Roundup: Kavanaugh, #MeToo, Games and More
In this grabbag of an episode, Anney and Samantha do an update on some recent stories including new allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, #MeToo, trauma, board games, green army women, D&D and the mysterious more.
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Female Firsts: Norma Merrick Sklarek
Friend of the show Yves is back for another episode of Female Firsts, this time on Norma Merrick Sklarek, one of the first black female architects.
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Mentors and MomStuff
Mentors and role models can be hugely empowering for women. Anney gushes about her mom, and we discuss the value of having strong women in our lives.
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SMNTY Classics: Where Are the Women in Political Campaigns?
Women are a rare sight in the upper echelons of political campaign management and strategy. In this classic episode, we look at why that is.
The first two episodes of Modern Ruhles are now available. Listen here.
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Send in the Clowns
Anney and Samantha sit down with two hospital clowns to discuss what it takes to be a woman in clowning, with all of its up and downs. Join us as we talk empathy, the power of human connection, and tooters.
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The Opioid Crisis
What is the opioid crisis and how does it impact women specifically? Anney and Samantha discuss how we got here, and what we can do about it.
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SMNTY Classics: The Female Insomniac
As a followup to our recent episode on sleep (and not getting it), here's a classic episode on the question of why women are far likelier to suffer from insomnia than men.
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A Podcast by Any Other Name
Say our name, say our name. What's with our fascination with names? Why are there so few females Jrs.? Can SMNTY finally make a name for itself by asking what, exactly, is in a name? So many questions, so many answers!
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SMNTY Pulls an All-Nighter
Women are getting historically low levels of sleep. Why is that? Anney and Samantha look into why women struggle to catch some zzzs, and share some tips for getting better sleep.
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SMNTY Clowns Around
Throughout our history, clowning has been a powerful art form, capable of bringing joy and swaying politicians. Come wire walk with us as we look at famous female clowns, past and present.
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SMNTY Sees Red
The color red is associated with a lot of things: passion, lust, danger, anger, love, hate, power. Anney and Samantha talk color theory, the power of red, and just what it means to don a red dress.
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SMNTY Classics: The Science of BFFs
What's the scientific function of best friendship? Cristen and Caroline put besties and bromances under the microscope to discover the pros and cons of how these influential relationships shape our lives.
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The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back
Is the mythical fake geek girl a phantom menace? Anney and Samantha investigate, and wonder if there is a new hope for detoxifying toxic fandoms.
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It Ain't Easy Being Green?
A recent study found straight men avoid environmentally-friendly behaviors out of fears that people will perceive them as gay. Anney and Samantha sort through homophobia, sexism, and environmental issues.
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SMNTY Classics: Can You Be Friends with an Ex?
After a romance fail, should you stay friends with an ex? Studies show that most people attempt post-romantic friendships -- but how does it work out? Find out in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Classics: Shine Theory
According to Shine Theory, powerful women make the best friends. But does success in life and career get in the way of healthy female friendships? Learn more in this classic episode.
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Women Supporting Women
Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and ampilfying the voices of other women.
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SMNTY Classics: Daddy's Girls
How do girls' relationships with their fathers influence who they grow up to become? This classic episode unpacks the psychology of "daddy issues" and the unique dynamics of father-daughter bonding.
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Bridging the Podcast Gender Gap
Even though women listen to podcasts at about the same rate as men, there's a gender gap when it comes to hosts. Why is that, and how do we fix it?
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Mental Positivity
Anney and Samantha discuss mental health, and how to take care of yourself and others during a time of crisis.
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The Dutiful Daughter
Women often take the brunt of caring for aging and ill parents. Anney and Samantha take a look at the costs, and share personal experiences about what it looks like.
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Body Positivity
What exactly is body positivity, and does it have a negative side?
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SMNTY Spotlight: Everywhere
Anney and Samantha introduce a new travel podcast from friend Daniel Scheffler called Everywhere. And in the spirit of the show, they revisit a classic episode about wanderlust.
The first few episodes of Everywhere are now available. Listen here!
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SMNTY Classics: Spray Tan Politics
Suntanned skin became a seasonal beauty standard for wealthy white women in the 1920s. Past hosts Cristen and Caroline explore the class and colorism behind our tanning tradition and spotlight why there's far more than Coco Chanel's revolutionary sunburn in this classic episode.
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SMNTY Classics: Meet our queer fashion panel!
For many LGBTQ folks, the personal takes on an element of the political when it's time to get dressed. In this classic episode, Caroline chats with designer Leon Wu, style expert Sonny Oram and beauty editor Aja Aguirre about the growing queer-fashion landscape and the importance of social media in helping shape communities and identities.
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