Stuff Mom Never Told You

For today's episode, Yves highlights the storied and multifaceted career of Lin Huiyin, known as the first female architect in modern China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrote a book! We did some semi-successful promoting for it! We give each other - and the audience and crew - flowers for making it happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts discuss their conflicting emotions leading up to the release of their book. They delve into the challenges of celebrating personal achievements amidst family conflicts. The speaker shares their own experience of facing opposition due to their work on a show. They discuss the challenges of writing an abortion chapter and the fear of negative reactions. The hosts express gratitude for their audience and emphasize the importance of feminist books and history. They thank the listeners for shaping their worldview and supporting the book.

Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. We revisit these issues in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the 2023 Women's World Cup has concluded, we bring on friend of the show and soccer fan Whitney to go over some highs and lows, some news and why it all matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tilda grapples with new revelations about the motives of the Resistance, the potential of a vaccine and why the State is withholding it. A ghost from her past contacts her and she considers her name.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Wars' Hera is a talented pilot and skilled leader who brought together a crew that was pivotal in overthrowing the Empire. We share some of her history and wonder what's in her future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent incidents and controversies in reality TV raise questions about the need for better safeguards. The perversion of rape culture makes footage from reality TV shows inadmissible in court. The toxic work environment and consequences of reality TV drama are explored. Personal experiences of fakery on reality TV shows are shared. Women of color face harassment and abuse in these shows, with little accountability. The podcast also discusses other reality TV podcasts and listener feedback.

In this bonus episode, we share a sneak peek of our upcoming audiobook Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Feminist Past, Present and Future, all about the history of the pantsuit revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.