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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

society & culture

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11:44

Feminists Around the World: Christine Kandie

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/08

Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:53

Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/07

Several laws just went into effect in Georgia, including the anti-trans Riley Gaines Act. We go over what it entails, and the future implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:06

SMNTY Classics: Dr. TikTok

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/05

More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:06

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/04

Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:18

Happy Hour #175: Gardening and Health

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/03

Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:25

What's Up with WhatsApp and Privacy?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/02

Bridget Todd joins us to discuss the truth about recent privacy claims from apps like WhatsApp - now owned by Meta - and other apps in a landscape where we very much need to be aware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:44

Feminists Around the World: Lori Long

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/01

Today we're highlighting the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, inspired by Lori Long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:36

Monday Mini: 2025 Pride Wrap-Up

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/30

As we come to the end of Pride 2025, we go over some of the fights we're fighting, conversations we're having and the hope we're holding onto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

58:07

What Does it Mean to Be Non-Binary?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/28

Friend of the show Joey gives us a rundown on the wide array of experiences and histories that encompass identifying as non-binary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

34:03

Female Firsts: Yaa Asantewaa

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/27

Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:00

Happy Hour #174: You're Too Young

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/26

Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

47:42

SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/25

In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:52

Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+...

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/24

In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:55

Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/23

There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

46:21

SMNTY Classics: Making Space for Being Ace

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/21

After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:45

Feminist Movie Friday: The Watermelon Woman

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/20

When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

16:10

Happy Hour #173: The Introvert Activist

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/19

What does activism look like for an introvert? Samantha digs into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:53

Book Club: The Sapling Cage

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/18

This month's book club pick is friend of the show Margaret Killjoy's high fantasy novel The Sapling Cage. The story follows trans teenage witch Lorel through a world turned against witches and on the brink of war as she tries to untangle a deadly plot all while navigating questions around where she belongs. It's a coming-of-age story about identity, choices, life and death, friendships and relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:31

Fictional Women Around the World: Peridot

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/17

The animated show Steven Universe is a story of acceptance, growth and love. It was also very, very queer. Peridot's journey from antagonist to anti-hero showcased the power of friendship and opening yourself up to learning and change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

9:53

Monday Mini: Pride 2025

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/06/16

With Pride 2025, officially underway, companies are withdrawing support from Pride events left and right in response to the administration's hostility to DEI and the LGBTQ+ community. This has reignited a long running conversation about corporate participation in Pride in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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