Stuff Mom Never Told You

SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lunar New Year Love Story, written by Gene Luen Yang and illustrated by LeUyen Pham, is a beautifully told and illustrated graphic novel about love, culture and identity with a lot of heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of us are constantly being bombarded with distressing news, much of which is designed to overwhelm us. Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and break down why this is a strategy, with tips to keep it from working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation right now. Anney and Samantha share some of their go to sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some history about this very complicated story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strategic incompetence has long been weaponized to hold women back in their work and family lives, while our media glorifies men who get away with it. We go over definitions and give examples of strategic incompetence in action in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1980s, the film 9 to 5 started conversations that are, in many ways unfortunately, relevant today. We discuss how, and one of our favorite themes - women friendships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney opens up about how stress has negatively impacted her eating habits, and her quest to make them healthy once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the show Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi of the podcast Criminalia and the book Killer Cocktails join us for a conversation about women, true crime, cocktails, and working together as friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we get to Sesame Street? Friendly neighbor Maria Rodriguez for years showed kindness and compassion on the beloved children's show, and left a lasting legacy for representation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anticipatory grief is something we all experience, but what is it exactly? Anney and Samantha shine a lot on this frequently experienced but little-discussed emotional state.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? In this classic, 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.

Ynes Mexica lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After much anticipation, it did actually snow for Anney and Samantha (gasp)! We share our thoughts and experiences for our SMNTY snow day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? In this classic, Samantha has questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha discuss hopes for the future and take a very serious quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The apocalypse has captivated our collective minds for a long time. And usually, women play one of a handful of usually gendered roles. We look for the light in apocalyptic scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another classic SMNTY happy hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, created by feminist Lizzie Magie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The forecast shows snow for SMNTY, and Anney and Samantha are excited. We take walks down snowy memory lanes, chat about regional differences, and dig into why women aren't always big fans of snow days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. We delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha chat about the podcast and how it came to be what it is - and the ones we came before us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we ring in 2025, we chat about feminist goals and things to celebrate.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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, we joined forces with Jonathan Strickland of Techstuff to talk cozy gaming, inclusivity, and why these games are important.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we're in 2025, Samantha looks back over some trends of the previous year to give them grades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight human and queer rights activist Rosanna Flamer Caldera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha look back at some of their favorite episodes and segments of the 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.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? In this classic, we unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a strange, nebulous one.  It goes by many names, but most can agree - it's a weird time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wind down with us as Anney gushes about sweet cinnamon rolls. No, not the food, the fanfiction tag. Samantha shares her recipe for the cinnamon roll drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business woman who returns home to her small town. The mother who puts everyone first. The - gasp - single woman who needs to find love. Holiday movies are full of tropes. We highlight a few in this merry, special episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the holidays, Anney and Samantha discuss some of their - and the Internet's - favorite holiday games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illyanna Maisonet's work Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook covers history, shares stories and digs into the varied facets of Puerto Rican cuisine. Anney and Samantha discuss the book and recipes they made from it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha discuss how we're doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey opens up about the state of dating while queer, Gen Z and in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist and human rights advocate Christine Schuler Deschryver has been fighting to empower women in her country, and around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha recount their trip to New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a present isn't always a gift. In this classic episode, we unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, than Frances Benjamin Johnston gave us so much. Yves joins us to give a snapshot of her life's story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many of us are going to end of the year gatherings, what is the line between healthy boundaries and selfishness or avoidance?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Yvenarde joins us to share her experiences as a construction project manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our look into US Representative Elect Sarah McBride, we examine the controversy and conversation of her historic election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are clichés always bad? We talk about some instances when they aren't, and why they are popular in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final part of the Terminus trilogy opens with Tilda at her lowest point. Her son Madison has been taken, and with him, her purpose and identity. As she struggles to move forward, she grapples with her new reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.