Stuff Mom Never Told You

Buckle in for a wild ride as we trek off the beaten path and into the desert with the recent horror comedy film Scream Therapy. We break down topics like friendship, incel cults, demons and of course, Nicolas Cage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. We uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life changes in the lives of those close to us can make us question our own choices. We reflect on changes, choices and stability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the 2020 election, we had a follow-up conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're shining a light on the works of young climate activist Xiye Bastida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 US presidential election cycle has been chaotic, and we have all been bombarded with misinformation and disinformation, most recently around Vice President, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. We break down some of the primary tactics being used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the 2024 Olympics in Paris are underway, we dig into some highs and lows, controversies and triumphs, and discuss what is to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shakeups and breakups! Go big or go home? We continue our ongoing watch series of Sex and the City with a big episode full of exes, new love and breakups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of private investigators has long been obscured - and male dominated. Private investigators and hosts of the podcast Private Eyes shed some light on the realities of the job and how the industry is changing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympian Anita DeFrantz made history in multiple ways when she was appointed to the International Olympic Committee. Through her efforts, she's helped extend opportunities for others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our update on gaming, we discuss two very different games we've recently played, the qualifications of a cozy game and women in the gaming industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? We look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a disastrous encounter with other survivors, Tilda and Madison find shelter and wrestle with their emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney gives an update on fanfiction, including love triangles, how comments and community shape the story, turning hobbies into work, and writing romance while ace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Lloyd's book Hummingbird is a moving, magical story about dreams, memory, family, friends, creativity, acceptance and finding yourself. We share our thoughts, discuss some themes, and (almost) shed some tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve-year-old blind earthbender, her character was initially designed very differently. We dig into her history and why she's so beloved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha checks in with an update on a game she's been playing, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. We dig into some history and themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IUDs and implants are among the most effective contraceptive options, but their popularity in the US is only now spiking. Cristen and Caroline explain the different types and explore how stigma and sterilization fears have slowed their spread in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The award-winning 2018 film A Quiet Place made a lot of headlines, including for the acting of deaf actress Millicent Simmonds. We talk about why this matters and why it shaped the movie and helped make it successful. Plus bonus discussions of aliens and apocalypse plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return with a dramatic episode of our Sex and the City watch series with conversations about different stages of relationships and how past experiences can inform them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist, Associate Editor at the Boston Globe and host of the podcast Say More Shirley Leung joins us to talk about the many shades of burnout for women, especially during and after the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on the work of Sherwood-O’Regan, a disability, climate, and indigenous rights activist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent comments around the weights of two actors in a fictional romance in Bridgerton has kickstarted a lot of conversation. We break some of it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J. Marion Sims is hailed as the father of gynecology, but his legacy is tainted by his experimental surgeries on enslaved women. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline contextualize Sims' controversy, diagnose medicine's racist past and honor the unsung mothers of gynecology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves is back with the story of Marie-Louise Christophe, the first Queen of independent Haiti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, because of experiences, systemic problems, and internalized fears, it can be hard to take care of yourself. Anney shares a recent example.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US, there is something often called a 'marriage penalty' for people with disabilities. We dig into the very complicated and often heartbreaking details of what this is, and why the system was designed this way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting athlete, activist, speaker and artist Doaa Shayea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there gender differences in hearing and hearing loss? What about in how we listen and who we listen to? Yes and yes. Give this classic episode a listen to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All around the globe, goddesses have and continue to influential and inspirational. We showcase some examples from different regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our ongoing Sex and the City watch podcast, we talk about numbers, double standards and STIs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the 1999 action-adventure classic The Mummy might not top a lot of feminist movie lists, that didn't stop us from finding some feminist elements in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight the work of disability justice writer, speaker and activist Haben Girma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter Disability Pride month, we check in with some stats about the intersection of women and disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unique, quirky and subversive, zines have a long feminist history. In this classic, we flip through the pages of the past and future of zines, and discuss how people are fighting to diversify and preserve zines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pride flags have been destroyed and even banned in public spaces across the country. We talk about how that has played out on a larger scale and a more personal one in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a follow-up to our recent episode about the conservative fear-mongering around gay behavior in animals, we read some notes from listeners about the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1999 cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader was a hugely significant film for so many in the LGBTQ+ community - and it almost didn't get made. We discuss why it is still a go-to for so many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight the work of Indigenous activist, scholar and educator Charlie Amaya Scott.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does daydreaming become a problem, and does it impact women more? We break down maladaptive daydreaming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, we discuss Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and dig into themes of sexual identity, gender norms and dysfunctional family dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tilda and Madison have an encounter with some of the few survivors remaining in the world with devastating consequences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to dating, people have some issues where they draw the line. As we continue our Sex and the City watch podcast, we chat about some of those - and about how some things have not aged well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is pinkwashing? Friend of the show Joey joins us to explain and breaks down corporate and political examples. Links: Protest at the GLAAD awards: https://www.them.us/story/glaad-awards-palestine-protest-act-up-new-york-city Sarah Schulman on Pinkwashing: https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/opinion/pinkwashing-and-israels-use-of-gays-as-a-messaging-tool.html More from Sarah Schulman: https://www.them.us/story/sarah-schulman-palestine-interview More on Pinkwashing from alQaws: https://www.alqaws.org/articles/Beyond-Propaganda-Pinkwashing-as-Colonial-Violence Matt Bernstein Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsgdk-DDSXc&ab_channel=mattbernstein IDF Blackmails Queer Palestinians: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/12/israeli-intelligence-reservists-refuse-serve-palestinian-territories See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After inheriting powers from her mother, Nia Nal became the Dreamer, a superhero with the ability to see the future. This character broke a lot of barriers when it came to trans representation and has so much story to be written.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The term 'mother' has blown up on the internet, but it has a much longer history rooted in queer communities of color. We trace the history and dig into its current mainstream usage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More men than ever before are raising kids as single dads. To celebrate Father's Day, Cristen and Caroline trace how single fatherhood has become the new normal and spotlight how and why society treats single dads differently from single moms in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabby Rivera's 2016 book Juliet Takes a Breath is a coming of age and coming out story of finding voice, identity, feminism and support through women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.