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Stuff Mom Never Told You
Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all o...
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SMNTY Classics: Hyper Independence
What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain in this classic episode.
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Fictional Women Around the World: Norma Khan
The autistic, bisexual Pakistani character Norma Khan from Dead End: Paranormal Park, resonated with a lot of people, and led the creator to get his o...
SMNTY Classics: Women, Taxes and Tariffs
With Tax day behind us and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariff...
SMNTY Classics: 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...
Feminist Movie Friday: Inside Out 2
The 2024 animated film Inside Out 2 tackled topics of puberty, anxiety and mental health. From SMNTY headquarters, Anney and Samantha unbox their emot...
Happy Hour #229: Why Adulting Feels Different
For many these days, adulting doesn't necessarily translate to feeling like an adult. Anney and Samantha chat about why that is, and the pros and cons...
What is Codependency?
Codependency is a complicated, controversial topic that no one quite agrees upon. Anney and Samantha unpack why this is such a complex issue and how t...
Activists Around the World: Jen White-Johnson
Today we showcase the works of disabled, neurodivergent, Afro-Latina activist and artist Jen White-Johnson.
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SMNTY Classics: Crip Camp
In this classic, we talk about the award-winning 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a moving, open and personal take on the determ...
SMNTY Classics: 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. In t...
Organizations to Know: Part 4
We wrap up our look at LGBTQ+ organizations in the US with the west coast.
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Happy Hour #228: Dungeons and Dragons and Disability
The history of disability representation hasn't been great, but thanks to creations and calls from players, it is improving!
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Disability Pride 2026!
This Disability Pride, Anney and Samantha check in on some of the big conversations happening now, and how they are reminders of why intersectionality...
Activists Around the World: Wanda Diaz Merced
Today we cover the journey and works of astronomer and scientist Wanda Diaz Merced.
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SMNTY Classics: Disability Pride and Women
As we enter Disability Pride month, we check in with some stats about the intersection of women and disability in this classic.
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SMNTY Classics: Demystifying Disability
Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allysh...
Listener Mail: July 2026
Anney and Samantha once again dig into the virtual mail bag to share stories, thoughts, recommendations and advice from our listeners.
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Happy Hour #227: SMNTY's All Aboard on Trains
Samantha shares her train of thought about trains, and plans a future train trip. Bonus discussion of train stations around the world.
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Organizations to Know: Part 3
Anney and Samantha continue their ongoing series on LGBTQ+ organizations across the United States, this time highlighting some of what the Mountain St...
Activists Around the World: Ruby Allegra
Today we share the art and advocacy of queer disability activist Ruby Allegra.
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SMNTY Classics: The Feminist Five
We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five in this classic.
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SMNTY Classics: Mother
The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. In this classic episode, we tra...
How Police Are Using Flock Cameras to Track Women and Erase State Lines
Bridget Todd breaks down the proliferation of Flock cameras and how they're used to stalk women and hurt marginalized communities by law enforcement.<...
Happy Hour #226: Obsession
The new movie Obsession has people talking, including Anney. We chat about framing, audience reactions and why it's important.
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Female Firsts: Karimeh Abbud
Yves frames up the story of the first professional woman Palestinian photographer, Karimeh Abbud.
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Activists Around the World: Katherine Paul
Today we're spotlighting the work of Katherine Paul, also known as Black Belt Eagle Scout, an indigenous, queer musician.
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SMNTY Classics: More Gay Animals?!?!
In a follow-up to our recent episode about the conservative fear-mongering around gay behavior in animals, we read some notes from listeners about the...
SMNTY Classics: The Animals Are Gay?!
It's Pride month, and there's a lot of talk about animals and the 'natural order' by those against the LGBTQ+ community. But at its heart, this argume...
Feminist Movie Friday: The Birdcage
When the 1996 comedy The Birdcage hit theaters, it was a commercial and critical success. On top of that, it was one of the first major studio films t...
Happy Hour #225: The Importance of Vacation
Vacation doesn't always feel like a vacation, but science suggests it's good for us. Samantha combs through some of the research.
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Book Club: #Blessed
SMNTY scrolls through the history of webtoons for our first ever webtoon pick, M. Victoria Robado's work #Blessed. It follows bisexual lead Joanna who...
Fictional Women Around the World: Catra
The 2018 depiction of Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power was one that tackled big topics like trauma, redemption and queer love.
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SMNTY Classics: The Gay Best Friend
Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology...
Introducing: Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb
Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb”!!!
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SMNTY Classics: Bury Your Gays
For LGBTQ characters on TV, it can be especially deadly, and fans are fed up. Cristen and Caroline unpack the Bury Your Gays trope, how it affects off...
The Queer History of the Ren Faire
Anney and Samantha travel back in time to the counterculture origins of the Renaissance Faire, and how it relates to the queer community. They roll fo...
Happy Hour #224: Pride, 2026 Edition
Things are strange this 2026 Pride, but also joyous and defiant. Anney rounds up the some of good and bad, and reflects on how coming out has changed....
Organizations to Know: Part 2
In our ongoing series spotlighting organizations fighting for our rights across the US, we focus on the amazing work (and fun events) of LGBTQ+ organi...
Activists Around the World: Bhumika Shrestha
Today we highlight the works of Nepalese trans activist Bhumika Shrestha.
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SMNTY Classics: Media That Made You Question
Jessica Rabbit. Scully and Mulder. We change things up and discuss the media and characters that made us (and the Internet) question our sexuality.