Stuff Mom Never Told You

Stuff Mom Never Told You

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Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life.

Episodes

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.
28/03/23·9m 2s

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.
27/03/23·24m 22s

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.
25/03/23·25m 31s

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. Listen here and subscribe to Onward with Rosie O'Donnell  on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/23·2m 1s

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.
24/03/23·25m 58s

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.
23/03/23·16m 15s

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.
22/03/23·29m 16s

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.
21/03/23·14m 47s

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.
20/03/23·28m 19s

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.
18/03/23·51m 34s

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.
17/03/23·59m 24s

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.
16/03/23·25m 55s

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.
15/03/23·39m 54s

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.
14/03/23·11m 29s

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.
13/03/23·20m 41s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/23·42m 55s

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.
10/03/23·1h 2m

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.
09/03/23·22m 5s

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.
08/03/23·49m 18s

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.
07/03/23·10m 30s

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.
06/03/23·22m 2s

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.
04/03/23·36m 14s

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.
03/03/23·32m 12s

SMNTY Classics: Daddy Issues

Are daddy issues a thing? We investigate in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/23·37m 39s

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.
01/03/23·1h 1m

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.
28/02/23·23m 27s

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.
27/02/23·19m 59s

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.
25/02/23·40m 12s

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.
24/02/23·32m 39s

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.
23/02/23·22m 9s

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.
22/02/23·56m 14s

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.
21/02/23·10m 49s

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.
20/02/23·17m 41s

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.
18/02/23·35m 56s

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.
17/02/23·37m 48s

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.
16/02/23·41m 47s

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.
15/02/23·31m 46s

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.
14/02/23·11m 3s

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.
13/02/23·16m 54s

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.
11/02/23·31m 20s

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 its future, from art to lawsuits to creepy AI women haunting the Internet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/23·44m 41s

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.
09/02/23·33m 6s

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.
08/02/23·58m 51s

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.
07/02/23·9m 13s

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.
06/02/23·25m 5s

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.
04/02/23·40m 46s

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.
03/02/23·1h 0m

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.
02/02/23·35m 36s

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.
01/02/23·46m 54s

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.
31/01/23·12m 31s

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.
30/01/23·32m 2s

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.
28/01/23·35m 49s

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.
27/01/23·32m 26s

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.
26/01/23·24m 13s

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.
25/01/23·27m 40s

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.
24/01/23·21m 10s

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.
23/01/23·10m 0s

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.
21/01/23·42m 56s

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.
20/01/23·50m 58s

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.
19/01/23·30m 54s

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.
18/01/23·51m 1s

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.
17/01/23·9m 17s

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.
16/01/23·22m 25s

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.
14/01/23·1h 1m

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.
13/01/23·42m 55s

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.
12/01/23·26m 47s

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.
11/01/23·31m 43s

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.
10/01/23·10m 2s

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.
09/01/23·19m 44s

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.
07/01/23·35m 25s

#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.
06/01/23·40m 20s

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.
05/01/23·19m 26s

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.
04/01/23·22m 9s

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.
03/01/23·22m 48s

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.
02/01/23·11m 47s

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.
31/12/22·1h 5m

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.
30/12/22·18m 45s

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.
29/12/22·29m 59s

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.
28/12/22·19m 54s

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.
27/12/22·26m 52s

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.
26/12/22·28m 55s

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.
24/12/22·50m 25s

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.
23/12/22·25m 4s

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.
22/12/22·21m 8s

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.
21/12/22·47m 0s

Activists Around the World: Emily Penn

Today we set sail with explorer and climate activist Emily Penn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/22·11m 42s

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.
19/12/22·17m 37s

SMNTY Classics: Gaslighting 101

Here's how you can recognize it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/12/22·50m 45s

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.
16/12/22·30m 53s

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.
15/12/22·17m 8s

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.
14/12/22·26m 56s

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.
13/12/22·12m 23s

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.
12/12/22·15m 43s

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.
10/12/22·40m 9s

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.
09/12/22·54m 59s

Happy Hour #98: Sorry!

Sorry, but we have to talk about women apologizing! Sorry! Our bad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/12/22·16m 5s

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.
07/12/22·46m 9s

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.
06/12/22·19m 19s

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.
05/12/22·9m 56s

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.
03/12/22·30m 7s

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.
02/12/22·59m 50s

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.
01/12/22·17m 27s

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.
30/11/22·23m 7s

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.
29/11/22·10m 36s

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.
28/11/22·29m 23s

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.
26/11/22·48m 46s

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.
25/11/22·45m 48s

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.
24/11/22·24m 4s

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.
23/11/22·27m 8s

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.
22/11/22·24m 22s

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.
21/11/22·12m 53s

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.
19/11/22·36m 3s

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.
18/11/22·33m 27s

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.
17/11/22·19m 49s

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.
16/11/22·43m 54s

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.
15/11/22·10m 46s

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.
14/11/22·29m 10s

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.
12/11/22·1h 7m

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.
11/11/22·45m 48s

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.
10/11/22·20m 54s

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.
09/11/22·39m 44s

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.
08/11/22·12m 37s

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.
07/11/22·16m 16s

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.
05/11/22·34m 43s

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.
04/11/22·45m 31s

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.
03/11/22·20m 48s

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.
02/11/22·1h 2m

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.
01/11/22·11m 23s

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.
31/10/22·17m 21s

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.
29/10/22·33m 34s

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.
28/10/22·34m 40s

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.
27/10/22·13m 42s

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.
26/10/22·24m 51s

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.
25/10/22·12m 53s

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.
24/10/22·29m 48s

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.
22/10/22·46m 54s

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.
21/10/22·21m 58s

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.
20/10/22·24m 9s

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.
19/10/22·1h 5m

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.
18/10/22·10m 45s

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.
17/10/22·19m 22s

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.
15/10/22·45m 16s

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.
14/10/22·30m 58s

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.
13/10/22·15m 32s

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.
12/10/22·46m 45s

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.
11/10/22·10m 15s

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.
10/10/22·18m 12s

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.
08/10/22·58m 19s

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.
07/10/22·31m 27s

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.
06/10/22·17m 54s

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.   Apply here by Friday, Oct. 14th: https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_iHM/job/Virtual-NY/Paid-Fellowship--Podcast-NextUp-Initiative_Req29820  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/10/22·52m 1s

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.
04/10/22·12m 29s

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.
03/10/22·14m 53s

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.
01/10/22·16m 8s

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.
30/09/22·15m 39s

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.
29/09/22·13m 51s

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.
28/09/22·45m 28s

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.
27/09/22·54m 6s

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.
26/09/22·14m 47s

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.
24/09/22·13m 32s

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.
23/09/22·36m 42s

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.
22/09/22·17m 31s

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.
21/09/22·1h 0m

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.
20/09/22·8m 53s

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.
19/09/22·23m 33s

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.
17/09/22·51m 49s

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.
16/09/22·54m 39s

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.
15/09/22·17m 29s

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.
14/09/22·25m 31s

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.
13/09/22·9m 58s

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.
12/09/22·19m 53s

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.
10/09/22·28m 13s

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.
09/09/22·33m 54s

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.
08/09/22·19m 4s

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.
07/09/22·46m 2s

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.
06/09/22·8m 30s

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.
06/09/22·16m 35s

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.
03/09/22·56m 39s

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.
02/09/22·52m 55s

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.
01/09/22·14m 4s

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.
31/08/22·56m 43s

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.
30/08/22·13m 50s

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.
29/08/22·14m 30s

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.
27/08/22·37m 44s

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.
26/08/22·15m 27s

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.
25/08/22·17m 35s

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.
25/08/22·32m 12s

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.
23/08/22·7m 4s

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.
22/08/22·20m 39s

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.
20/08/22·30m 20s

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.
19/08/22·28m 19s

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.
18/08/22·18m 4s

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.
17/08/22·42m 41s

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.
16/08/22·16m 4s

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.
15/08/22·25m 44s

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.
13/08/22·17m 17s

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.
12/08/22·38m 2s

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.
11/08/22·35m 38s

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.
10/08/22·45m 22s

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.
09/08/22·9m 24s

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.
08/08/22·13m 51s

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.
06/08/22·43m 31s

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.
05/08/22·1h 1m

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.
04/08/22·21m 13s

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.
03/08/22·42m 28s

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.
02/08/22·8m 6s

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.
01/08/22·20m 45s

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.
30/07/22·26m 35s

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.
30/07/22·39m 31s

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.
28/07/22·23m 40s

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.
27/07/22·43m 6s

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.
26/07/22·13m 18s

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.
25/07/22·19m 16s

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.
23/07/22·9m 44s

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.
22/07/22·32m 28s

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.
21/07/22·18m 22s

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.
20/07/22·34m 8s

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.
19/07/22·9m 40s

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.
18/07/22·11m 53s

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.
16/07/22·11m 7s

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.
15/07/22·39m 37s

(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.
14/07/22·19m 14s

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.
13/07/22·22m 57s

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.
12/07/22·8m 57s

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.
11/07/22·15m 21s

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.
09/07/22·1h 11m

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.
08/07/22·49m 48s

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.
07/07/22·10m 47s

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.
06/07/22·37m 38s

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.
05/07/22·13m 17s

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.
04/07/22·20m 0s

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.
02/07/22·37m 2s

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.
01/07/22·40m 15s

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.
30/06/22·21m 23s

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.
29/06/22·37m 57s

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.
28/06/22·11m 6s

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.
27/06/22·13m 7s

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.
25/06/22·46m 27s

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.
24/06/22·43m 15s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/06/22·13m 8s

ADHD, Kink and Sex with Cate Osborn

Podcaster, certified sex educator, and wearer of many hats Cate Osborn 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/06/22·1h 2m

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/06/22·11m 56s

Monday Mini: Abortion Stories and Resources

We continue our ongoing conversations around abortion with some letters from listeners about their experiences and resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/06/22·14m 7s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/06/22·49m 20s

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/06/22·24m 12s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/06/22·15m 40s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/06/22·39m 18s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/06/22·11m 47s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/06/22·15m 38s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/06/22·36m 35s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/06/22·56m 34s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/06/22·17m 50s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/06/22·27m 52s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/06/22·25m 33s

Monday Mini: SMNTY Updates!

Samantha moved and Anney is living her best nerd life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/06/22·15m 28s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/06/22·43m 29s

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'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/06/22·47m 57s

Happy Hour #71: The Gin Gin Mule

Anney and Samantha discuss finding joy while sipping on a cocktail created by mixologist Audrey Saunders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/06/22·18m 41s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/06/22·33m 37s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/05/22·12m 43s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/05/22·18m 3s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/05/22·47m 33s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/05/22·55m 21s

Happy Hour #70: 'Allowed'

Our language around food is often unhealthy and needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/05/22·16m 5s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/05/22·1h 8m

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/05/22·16m 30s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/05/22·17m 18s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/05/22·1h 14m

Female Firsts: Maria Mitchell

Yves takes us on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/05/22·40m 23s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/05/22·30m 1s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/05/22·48m 15s

Women Around the World: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu

Today we highlight the work of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to preserve Hawaii's native cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/05/22·14m 59s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/05/22·25m 41s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/05/22·40m 34s

SMNTY Fiction: Delete Culture

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/05/22·23m 36s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/05/22·19m 55s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/05/22·59m 47s

Women Around the World: Shreen Saroor

Today we talk about Shreen Saroor's accomplishments, advocacy and activism around women's rights and peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/05/22·13m 2s

Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 4

SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/05/22·19m 48s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/05/22·1h 14m

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/05/22·28m 15s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/05/22·27m 7s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/05/22·50m 0s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/05/22·15m 43s

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/05/22·29m 59s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/04/22·28m 28s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/04/22·56m 43s

Happy Hour #66: Gotta Bad Feeling About This

Execute Happy Hour 66.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/04/22·20m 24s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/04/22·33m 50s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/04/22·17m 16s

Monday Mini: Things Not to Say to an Ace Person

Or anyone, really. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/04/22·22m 33s

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 PodcastersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/04/22·5m 46s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/04/22·42m 23s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/04/22·50m 33s

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'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/04/22·26m 8s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/04/22·45m 48s

Women Around the World: Amasai Jeke

For this episode, we focus on trans feminist, queer rights and environmental justice advocate Amasai Jeke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/04/22·16m 0s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/04/22·47m 7s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/04/22·1h 0m

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/04/22·25m 55s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/04/22·23m 53s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/04/22·1h 2m

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/04/22·15m 27s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/04/22·30m 59s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/04/22·42m 41s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/04/22·43m 15s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/04/22·21m 41s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/04/22·51m 27s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/04/22·15m 6s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/04/22·21m 22s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/22·51m 59s

SMNTY Fiction: Dark Family Secret

What would you give up in the name of curiosity, power and fame?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/04/22·30m 48s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/03/22·17m 45s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/03/22·1h 1m

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/03/22·14m 14s

Monday Mini: Enthusiastic Consent

Through platforms like TikTok, controversial conversations around consent continue. Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of informed and enthusiastic consent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/03/22·20m 27s

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/03/22·38m 9s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/03/22·28m 5s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/03/22·16m 35s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/03/22·25m 42s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/03/22·28m 24s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/03/22·26m 14s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/03/22·53m 29s

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/03/22·58m 40s

Happy Hour #60: Never Been Loved

The Jedi, loneliness and asexuality: what's love got to do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/03/22·18m 21s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/03/22·49m 32s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/03/22·17m 44s

Monday Mini: Women in Crisis

What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/03/22·26m 16s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/03/22·45m 53s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/03/22·20m 51s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/03/22·19m 35s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/03/22·24m 11s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/03/22·14m 2s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/03/22·27m 4s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/03/22·22m 19s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/03/22·45m 37s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/03/22·19m 33s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/03/22·49m 0s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/03/22·9m 56s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/02/22·22m 4s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/02/22·44m 41s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/02/22·41m 28s

Happy Hour #57: Secret Sex (SATC Ep. 6)

Secret sex, secret kinks, and cheese?! Our Sex and the City happy hour rewatch continues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/02/22·19m 54s

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 Everybody. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/02/22·1h 4m

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/02/22·16m 20s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/02/22·19m 38s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/02/22·36m 10s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/02/22·49m 11s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/02/22·30m 19s

Female Firsts: Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Yves joins us to share the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16/02/22·51m 51s

Women Around the World: Lavinya Stennett

Today, we spotlight the creator of The Black Curriculum, Lavinya Stennett. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/02/22·17m 29s

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?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/02/22·30m 23s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/02/22·32m 9s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/02/22·59m 26s

Happy Hour #55: Kasama Rum

Anney and Samantha sip on Kasama Rum and chat about branding.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/02/22·16m 46s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09/02/22·36m 12s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/02/22·8m 14s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/02/22·28m 25s

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 &amp; B as they level up your video game knowledge and discuss how to make the video game community better in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/02/22·1h 1m

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.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/02/22·38m 57s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/02/22·22m 52s

SMNTY Fiction: To Be So Alone

A woman waits for her death and ponders love and creation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/02/22·24m 52s

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! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/02/22·7m 54s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/01/22·22m 14s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/01/22·33m 14s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/01/22·42m 19s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/01/22·17m 22s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26/01/22·43m 51s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/01/22·17m 5s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/01/22·28m 35s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/01/22·38m 11s

Feminist Movie Friday: The Matrix

Follow us down the rabbit hole as we tackle the feminism of the Matrix series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/01/22·1h 5m

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/01/22·19m 23s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19/01/22·57m 43s

Women Around the World: Blessing Okoedion

Today we highlight the advocacy and activism of Blessing Okoedion in her work to combat human trafficking.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18/01/22·9m 33s

Monday Mini: TikTok Activism

Samantha educates Anney on how huge TikTok is, and the activism playing out on the problem.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17/01/22·25m 33s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15/01/22·46m 0s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14/01/22·35m 59s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13/01/22·21m 39s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/01/22·48m 13s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/01/22·9m 52s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10/01/22·23m 48s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08/01/22·35m 11s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
07/01/22·48m 29s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
06/01/22·17m 43s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
05/01/22·29m 57s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04/01/22·16m 47s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03/01/22·14m 29s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01/01/22·46m 10s

Women Who Won in 2021!

As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31/12/21·17m 14s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30/12/21·18m 29s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29/12/21·40m 48s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28/12/21·11m 39s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27/12/21·22m 18s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25/12/21·47m 22s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24/12/21·19m 14s

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.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23/12/21·17m 10s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22/12/21·34m 45s

Women Around the World: Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro

Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21/12/21·8m 4s

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/21·13m 11s
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