Stuff Mom Never Told You

Adulting these days looks different, and can feel like a lot. As the holidays approach, we chat about the impact our politics are having on adulting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show and New York City correspondent Joey breaks down Zohran Mamdani's win and what it means.   Links:   The Liberal Wine Moms are Radicalizing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5amW4VwP3rGc8DyZCSrewM?si=63tRf_HaS82VWuRP0V38vASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This discussion dives into the groundbreaking character of Naru from the 2022 film, highlighting her as the franchise's first female lead. Naru, a determined Comanche woman, proves her worth by facing off against a Predator, showcasing her cleverness and survival skills. The podcast delves into her unique background, cultural significance, and combat tactics, while also touching on the film's indigenous representation. Plus, listeners learn about Naru's future in the franchise and the broader themes of diversity in storytelling.

A recent Vogue article sparked a lively discussion on whether having a boyfriend is now considered embarrassing. The hosts examine why some people prefer the term 'partner' and how social pressures shape our perceptions of relationship labels. They also delve into the historical shifts in partnership roles and the implications of public relationships in the age of social media. Jealousy and cultural backlash against women changing their relationship statuses further complicate the conversation, as they explore whether single life is becoming the new ideal.

Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious haunted houses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rise of Trumpism, more and more conservative men are lying about their politics on dating apps. We swipe through some numbers and explanations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.