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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

All Episodes

9:19

Feminists Around the World: Catalina Velasquez

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/26

Today we're highlighting the work of Catalina Velasquez, a trans and immigration activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

17:44

Monday Mini: Yet Another Reason Toxic Fandom Needs to Go

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/25

There a lot of reasons toxic fandom needs to go, many we've already talked about. One we haven't? The ability to complain when we don't like something.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

55:35

SMNTY Classics: Anne of Green Gables

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2025/08/23

In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:17

Female Firsts: Lena Richard

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/22

Yves joins us to dish on the trailblazing accomplishments of Black cook Lena Richard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:32

Happy Hour #182: Pre-Con

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/21

It's that time of year again: Anney is off to Dragon Con. We chat about some anxieties, some hopes, and cosplay predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

70:33

SMNTY Interviews: E. Jean Carroll

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/20

The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President' and the power of laughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:11

Fictional Women Around the World: Astrid Hofferson

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2025/08/19

In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

26:27

Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/18

While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

27:06

SMNTY Classics: Women in Modern Medicine

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/16

Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this classic episode, we highlight some women doing amazing work in the modern medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

31:15

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/15

In the penultimate chapter, Tilda confronts the people who took her son and tries to get him back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

17:01

Happy Hour #181: Embracing Childhood Too Late?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/14

When is too late to start enjoying 'childish' things, especially if you didn't get to enjoy them in your childhood? Samantha and Anney chat about some recent experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

42:27

Feminist Movie Wednesday: The Last Unicorn

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/13

This 1982 animated film - and a fave of Anney's as a kid - was often labeled an 'Anti-Disney' cartoon, and rightly so. The plot follows a unicorn searching for answers, a bumbling magician, and a woman struggling with her age. We delve into themes of love, regret and loneliness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:44

Feminists Around the World: Veronica Gago

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/12

Today we highlight some of the many works and activism of Veronica Gago, how intersectionality plays into it all, and what we can learn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:58

Monday Mini: What's Going on With the Tea Dating App?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/11

Tea Dating Advice App is an app aimed only towards women that has caused a lot of legal conversations and anger amongst men. We talk the legalities, the recent data breaches and women's safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

44:28

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Builds a Community

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/09

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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

81:12

Are Virginity and Purity Cultures Making a Comeback?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/08

Several recent headlines have reported that Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. The reasons are complicated and numerous. We untangle some of them, and discuss the return of the ideas of virginity and purity culture in some online spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

18:41

Happy Hour #180: Tuning in to PBS

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/07

As federal funding for public media is stripped away, Anney and Samantha share fond memories of watching and listening to public stations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

51:33

Book Club: Just As Long As We're Together

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2025/08/06

This 1987 Judy Blume classic captures the changing times of girlhood, adolescence and friends. Anney and Samantha swap memories of friendship and growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:01

Feminists Around the World: American College of...

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/05

Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists rejected federal funding in response to the current US administration's polices. We talk about what this means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

18:43

Monday Mini: The Legend of the Subaru

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/08/04

The brand Subaru has a well-known reputation as being for Lesbians. This was part of a purposeful marketing decision, backed with actual support. We go off-road to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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