Stuff Mom Never Told You

Yves shares the story of Alice Ball, the first woman to get a master's degree from the College of Hawaii and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far, far away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of fear mongering amongst conservatives around liberal single women ruining EVERYTHING. We pick apart a specific example we received.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Falen Johnson's play Salt Baby tackles issues of Indigenous identity, family and inter-racial dating with humor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funeral meet-cutes? Funeral fashion? Becoming a social pariah? Getting back with an ex? Existential crisis? A single woman buying an apartment?? We continue our Sex and the City watch-through with many important questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the chaos dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's focus is on environmental, women's and Indigenous activist (and cartographer) Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the US midterm elections, we discuss the disappointments and wins, and how we're dealing with it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show and Twitch streamer Jamie Summers opens up about her experience with the platform, its problems, how it could improve, and how it can be a space for supportive community. Bonus conversation around advice and TwitchCon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's beginning to look a lot like Life Day! So let's talk about helmets, armor, Mandalorians and toxic masculinity!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As long as women have been streaming on Twitch, they have been the target of harassment, judgment and worse. At the same time, many have built strong, supportive communities. We look at the good and bad of Twitch's record when it comes to marginalized communities, current issues and why it all matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In another attempt to explain Marvel, we tackle the extremely skilled deaf Indigenous superhero Maya Lopez, AKA Echo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to slang about women masturbating, Samantha and Anney realize they are massively uneducated. From jilling off to flicking the bean, they react to some of this slang. Much laughter and blushing is involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're the weirdos, mister. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha revisit the 1996 cult classic The Craft, and dig into the themes of witches, community and the power and pitfalls of female friendship. Relax, it's only magic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between. We break down some of the popular site’s issues, and how one particular subreddit is shining a light on gender inequality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We power walk through our Sex and the City rewatch and discuss singlehood and give ourselves nightmares with dirty talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US midterms have once again brought to the forefront the abuse women, especially Black women and women of color, face online and the consequences of dismissing it. Bridget Todd breaks down how the internet has been weaponized, what we can do about it, and her new podcast Internet Hate Machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting the work of Indigenous environmental activist Autumn Peltier and her long history of using her voice to fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween, SMNTY style! We check in on some goings on, horror movies, news and voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha continue their witch streak with The VVitch. Come and live deliciously with us. Butter not included.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves spotlights the story and accomplishments of Lilian Ngoyi, the first woman elected to the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You knew it was coming. Anney dishes on The Last of Us Remake and the trailer for the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In chapter four, Tilda and Madison find a brief respite before approaching enemies force Tilda to make a desperate choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles hell with poise and style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent spate of mobile games focusing on women getting a glow up or cleaning house in order to get a man has us scratching our heads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House of SMNTY sips on the viral drink and chats about how it went viral and House of the Dragon on the cusp of the season finale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, historically represents many intersections - Romani, Jewish and a witch. Friend of the show Joey Patt joins us to examine these intersections, the history of them, and how they're being handled (or not) right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spotlight the work of lawyer, activist, speaker, educator and advocate Trisha Shetty when it comes to gender equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open the virtual mail bag once again to discuss Anne of Green Gables, convention experiences and fanfiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a little witch in all of us. For this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Issa López's 2017 haunting Mexican crime-fantasy movie Tigers Are Not Afraid made a big impression on horror royalty and on us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our Horror Happy Hour, Anney shares her spoiler-y thoughts on recent horror movies She Will and Bodies Bodies Bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horror novel Mexican Gothic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the work of one of the founders of women's rights organization Las Libres Veronica Cruz, with a specific focus on abortion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The witches are back! Sisterhood, friendship, aging and song! We give a quick and spoilery review of the new movie Hocus Pocus 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies in this classic episode. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? We unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sip on some La Gritona Reposado tequila and chat about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries as a woman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast producer, host extraordinaire and founder of Next Up Anna Hossnieh joins us to share the importance of diverse stories in podcasting, and how the initiative Next Up aligns with that. Apply here by Friday, Oct. 14th: https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_iHM/job/Virtual-NY/Paid-Fellowship--Podcast-NextUp-Initiative_Req29820 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the power of legacy while spotlighting the work of Bertha Zuniga Cacera and her mother around indigenous rights and environmental activism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha give an overview of the protests in Iran, and how women are (and have been) at the forefront.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. In this classic episode, possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The elements are against Tilda and Madison as Tilda weighs her options, all of them dangerous in their own way, all while grappling with self-doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a good (and interesting) time to be a horror fan, especially with the glut of elevated or social horror. Anney gives some quick spoiler-y reviews of the recent horror movies X, Pearl and Men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Super Super-Sized episode, we welcome fantastic friend of the show Joey Patt to talk about the history, future, and importance of Marvel character America Chavez. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.