Stuff Mom Never Told You

For this month's book club pick, we nerd out over nerdom with Jen Wilde's Queens of Geek, a coming-of-age love letter to fandom with themes around friendship, disability, queer relationships, love and conventions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Khan is a first and a one-of-a-kind: a fan, a fanfiction author, a cosplayer, and hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it can be very tempting to lob insults at people who are objectively awful, it's important we make sure they aren't hurting others in the process. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second installment of Terminus: The Depopulation Event, Tilda and her son Madison wander an abandoned United States, and Tilda grapples with her feelings of failure around motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very public defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has showcased how we view women in and out of the courtroom. We break down what happened, why it's important and what it means for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shrutilata Singh is a deaf-blind activist and advocate in the realm of disability and education. We share her story and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting as grown exponentially in recent years. We talk about what has changed and what hasn't in terms of creators and listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we discuss The Janes, a documentary about the Jane Collective, a group of women that provided illegal abortions in the 1970s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We spotlight some of the notable women that made the ADA happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with invisible illnesses in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges women on all counts, and treats them as expendable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? And, do you love it or hate it? Listen in to learn how onlookers respond to PDA in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why Anney likes puns and naming things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus discussion of celebrity and privacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From elite warrior to bounty hunter to King, Valkyrie demands respect in everything she does. In anticipation of Thor: Love and Thunder, we break down her story so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortages of tampons and baby formula have shone a light on the ways supply chain issues are having a larger impact on women. We discuss why that is and why we aren't talking about it more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published several decades ago, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color remains a relevant and powerful tool for true intersectional feminism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and discuss queer representation and toxic masculinity in the show Our Flag Means Death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster, certified sex educator, and wearer of many hats Cate Osborn opens up about ADHD and how it intersects with sex and kink (and the ableism embedded in a majority of our sex education). Bonus discussion of DND.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazin Le Thi is a queer advocate and activist who has been and is outspoken about transracial adoption and the importance of sports for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our ongoing conversations around abortion with some letters from listeners about their experiences and resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first part of this multi-chaptered SMNTY fiction event, we explore a future dystopian world besieged by a virus and tightened reproductive controls. Sound familiar? When one woman defies the law and flees with her child in a crumbling, abandoned world, can they survive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of a two-part episode, Samantha shares a cocktail recipe and we chat about nostalgic Summer memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? We dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are talking about UK intersectional activist and advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, AKA Lady Phylll, founder of UK Black Pride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many conspiracies in the conservative community revolve around children? We look into some theories and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this classic episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this everything bagel episode of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha swap some memories of videogames that they played as children, and especially games with girls as the target demographic. Barbie and My Little Pony feature prominently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, we've seen a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the United States. We take a look at some examples, talk about why it's happening, how it impacts mental health, and discuss some wins in the queer community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Pride month! Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha moved and Anney is living her best nerd life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what that means in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Bridget Todd joins us for a very special happy hour extravaganza to watch the season one finale of Sex and the City, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". Bridget shares her SATC experience, and we chat about faith, boundaries, dealbreakers, and 'the one'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha discuss finding joy while sipping on a cocktail created by mixologist Audrey Saunders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With reproductive rights under attack in the United States, we take a look at some movements fighting back, and do a survey of abortion around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we explore the story of Hiker Chiu, a Taiwanese activist that has been advocating for the rights and the visibility of intersex people in their community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.