Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we're taking about Lee Gordon, queer activist and organizer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's Equal Pay Day marked another reminder that the gender wage gap is alive and well. We break down some numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As if! The 90s classic Clueless featured iconic lines, scenes and outfits that left an enduring cultural impact. Anney and Samantha pull out our vintage phones and dish on themes of friendship and love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allergy season has fully taken hold in SMNTY world, coating us in yellow pollen, and it is not going away anytime soon. Samantha talks about the disruption the (long) season can cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The intersection between mental health and relationships is not often discussed and frequently misunderstood. Relationship coach, author and podcaster Allison Raskin joins us to shed some light on this conversation, with bonus discussion of rom-com tropes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're highlighting Catt Smalls, a Black woman game developer behind titles like Sweetxheart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha give an update on their gaming, ask for suggestions and give a few of their own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to women digging up stuff, there's a lot to uncover. We shine a light on one of the most tenacious historical examples, and give an overview of what these fields look like today in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia and Katie of the WhatsHerName podcast join us to break down the importance of talking about the lost women of history, how numerous they are, and the amazing stories behind them waiting to be told.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The road to self-acceptance can have a lot of twists and turns, many of which can impact your relationships, romantic or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ora Washington was a force to be reckoned with on both the basketball and tennis court. Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat shines a light on her story and legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hit show Charmed introduced audiences to the powerful witch Piper Halliwell, who became a fan favorite. We delve into her struggles with family, romance, business, witchy-ness and monsters of the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the fifth year anniversary of COVID, a lot of us are looking back, and more research is coming out. One thing the research indicates is that women are more prone to long COVID. What is it? And how does it relate to society's continued erasure of women's pain?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is photography still a male-dominated industry? Listen in to learn more about women's roles in the history of photography, including the work of Frances Benjamin Johnston, Margaret Bourke-White, Diane Arbus and other notable female photographer in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Molly Conger of the podcast Weird Little Guys joins us to break down how the terrible figures in our world are...ultimately strange and just human. We chat about unearthing these backstories and why talking about them is important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of us are dealing with a lot of disappointment. We chat about dealing with that, and the importance of shouting out the good things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our discussion of Tananarive Due's collection of short stories Ghost Summer, we delve into themes of grief, the apocalypse and innocence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many years, Bishop Budde has backed up her words with intersectional activism. Her recent speech at the January 2025 US presidential inauguration caught a lot of attention. We shine a light on her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, the 'sin of empathy' has taken hold of some extreme parts of Western Christianity, and has fed into the rise of Christian Nationalism. What is it, and why is it so damaging?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the conversation around it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desperate to reunite with her son, Tilda searches for supplies and information, but the situation is grim. As she debates her options, a outsider approaches her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes echoes of your past life hang over you. Anney and Samantha discuss such instances, of change, both personally and on a larger scale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A good short story can evoke so many thoughts and emotions. Tananarive Due's short story collection Ghost Summer does just that. Anney and Samantha break down the some of the haunting and powerful themes that will linger in part one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trans rights continue to be attacked in the US (and around the world), we highlight some organizations fighting back in Texas and Alabama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is Women's History Month, and SMNTY will celebrate no matter what the US administration says. Anney and Samantha give a rundown of this event, and of how organizations are addressing progress - and lack of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black women have been the heart and soul of blues music since its inception. We talk about some of the mothers, queens and empresses of the blues in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1969, the Harlem Cultural Festival was a joyous celebration of Black culture, music and Harlem, in a time of so much societal shift. Despite how powerful this festival was, for decades, it was erased. The 2021 documentary Summer of Soul (...or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) brought this restored footage to public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listener, friend of the show and Sex and the City expert Jasmine joins us in our continuing Sex and the City watch and react series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on when it comes to companies dropping DEI initiatives, boycotts, the complexities of the whole situation and how to make our dollars (or lack of them) count.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of us are looking to support local businesses, particularly those owned by Black women. Nikki Porcher has done a lot of the work for us with buyfromablackwoman.org. Learn more about her works and what led her to them in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the Big Game (TM) is over, some of the ads are still on our brains. Anney and Samantha discuss some of the fumbles and the touchdowns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to achieve international recognition in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florence Cole Talbert was a trailblazer in the world of opera, especially for Black women. Yves composes they story of her life and accomplishments.   Link to Hann's Jubilee Singers brochure: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/384232  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's awards season, so Anney and Samantha talk acting, and particularly, method acting. In this spicy chat, we talk about how method acting has typically been the domain of men, and is sometimes used to abuse women (and others).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is bioethics? How do we deal with all of the misinformation and disinformation in the realm of public health? What are some of the silver linings we can look to? Expert Evan the bioethicist is here to answer those questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The X-Men character Storm was one of the  most powerful characters, and had a huge lasting impact. We excavate all of the complex storylines that made this character one that people love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new US administration has launched a lot of attacks against DEI initiatives, including attempting to erase things like Black History month. And big companies like Google are following suit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laughter is a social behavior that communicates many things, from flirting to discomfort to joy, and in the case of women, has long drawn criticism and judgement. In this classic, learn more about why we laugh and the penalization, fear-mongering and feminist reclamation of women's laughter in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So you want to get married? It might cost you. SMNTY walks you through the proposal, the planning, the wedding and the get-togethers to see what getting married involves these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back with our Sex and the City watch and react episodes. It's a big episode, full of truths, lies, and marriage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of our conversation with Dr. Gina Stamm, we get into some of the hot button issues around women and feminism in France right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting all of the accomplishments of Cynthia Chapple, and her organization Black Girls Do STEM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lately, the US has been besieged by damaging executive orders. Anney and Samantha highlight a few examples, and the organizations and people fighting them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gina Stamm joins us to break down the history of women's rights and feminist movements in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nextdoor has a history of issues, but recently, it seems that the harassment of women has gone up on the platform. Anney and Samantha talk about some anecdotal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still reeling from the loss of her son Madison, Tilda tries to heal, regroup and formulate a plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a spotlight of the vast career and works of musician, storyteller and historian Rhiannon Giddens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us throughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.