Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 55min
SMNTY Classics: What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary?
Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it in this classic epsode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 4, 2026 • 12min
SMNTY Classics: In our Easter Best
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions in our classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 3, 2026 • 51min
What Fanfiction Tells Us About the Dangers of Censorship
A lot is happening right now in terms of internet censorship and AI, and the fanfiction world is paying attention. We share some updates on this means for all of us, what to look out for, as well as some personal updates from the fanfic space. Kudos to all for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2026 • 23min
Happy Hour #214: What's Lost and Gained
As more and more and people turn to things like Ozempic for weight loss, questions and anxiety mount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 11min
What the Shy Girl Conversation Says About AI and Art
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the ongoing drama around the book Shy Girl and the accusations that it was written with AI, the ramification and implications of the backlash and how it happened in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2026 • 13min
Activists Around the World: Rosalinda Guillen
Today we shine a light on the work of Rosalinda Guillen around immigrant and migrant workers' rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 2min
SMNTY Classics: The Feminism of K-Pop
We break down the terms, history and feminism of K-pop, and how it has taken over the world, the impact it has had, the fandom of it, and the future in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2026 • 1h 7min
SMNTY Classics: Digging into the X-Files
In a very special classic episode, guest host Lauren joins Anney in Vegas to discuss the impact of the X-Files from shipping, fandom, pantsuits and women in STEM on the 30th anniversary of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2026 • 39min
Book Club: A Wrinkle in Time
The impact of Madeline L’Engle’s award-winning and trail-blazing 1962 classic novel A Wrinkle in Time lasts to this day - and continues to inspire. We untangle themes of science, religion, conformity, love and embracing yourself for who you are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 26, 2026 • 22min
Happy Hour #213: Hot Child in the City (SATC S3 Ep 15)
Our journey through Sex and the City continues! We tackle insecurities of adulthood stemming from youth and relationship drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
