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Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life. New episodes come out Wednesday and Friday.

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    The Stuff Mom Never Told You podcast is a fantastic and insightful show that delves into the gender dynamics of various topics with a feminist perspective. The hosts, Anney and Samantha, are open, thoughtful, and articulate, providing well-researched discussions that educate listeners in a respectful yet insightful manner. What sets this podcast apart is its conversational tone, making it feel like a dialogue rather than a lecture.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the variety of topics covered. From technology to social situations to media, Anney and Samantha explore in-depth subjects and offer deep dives into the gender dynamics at play. Their book club discussions are particularly enjoyable, as they provide meaningful analysis and perspectives on literature. Additionally, the hosts bring their own unique viewpoints to the table – Anney as a fellow nerd and Samantha as a former social worker – which adds depth and insight to their discussions.

    Another great aspect of the show is the chemistry between Anney and Samantha. They truly seem like best friends, creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for listeners. Their friendship shines through in episodes like happy hour or ones where they watch shows and movies together. The feminist perspective they bring to these conversations is cathartic to hear, providing a refreshing take on popular media.

    However, there are some minor drawbacks to consider. Some may find certain episodes to be more fluff than substance, but this conversational approach helps keep the podcast accessible to all listeners. Additionally, not all episodes may cater to everyone's interests – while some may enjoy the happy hours or Sex and the City recaps, others may prefer more in-depth discussions on specific topics.

    In conclusion, The Stuff Mom Never Told You podcast offers valuable insights into gender dynamics through well-researched discussions that are both educational and entertaining. Anney and Samantha's chemistry as hosts creates an engaging atmosphere for listeners, allowing them to feel like part of the conversation. With its variety of topics and diverse perspectives, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in feminism, sociology, and human rights activism.



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    Female Firsts: Yaa Asantewaa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 34:03 Transcription Available


    Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #174: You're Too Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 10:00 Transcription Available


    Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 47:42 Transcription Available


    In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+ Organizations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 8:52 Transcription Available


    In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:55 Transcription Available


    There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: Making Space for Being Ace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 46:21 Transcription Available


    After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminist Movie Friday: The Watermelon Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 36:45 Transcription Available


    When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #173: The Introvert Activist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 16:10 Transcription Available


    What does activism look like for an introvert? Samantha digs into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Book Club: The Sapling Cage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 37:53 Transcription Available


    This month's book club pick is friend of the show Margaret Killjoy's high fantasy novel The Sapling Cage. The story follows trans teenage witch Lorel through a world turned against witches and on the brink of war as she tries to untangle a deadly plot all while navigating questions around where she belongs. It's a coming-of-age story about identity, choices, life and death, friendships and relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fictional Women Around the World: Peridot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 19:31 Transcription Available


    The animated show Steven Universe is a story of acceptance, growth and love. It was also very, very queer. Peridot's journey from antagonist to anti-hero showcased the power of friendship and opening yourself up to learning and change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: Pride 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:53 Transcription Available


    With Pride 2025, officially underway, companies are withdrawing support from Pride events left and right in response to the administration's hostility to DEI and the LGBTQ+ community. This has reignited a long running conversation about corporate participation in Pride in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: The Life of Lynn Conway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 44:47 Transcription Available


    In this classic episode, Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost erased them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 54:55 Transcription Available


    Award-winning activist, writer and podcaster Raquel Willis joins us once again to talk about trans rights, radical defiance and tackling the history and complexity of Marsha P. Johnson in the second season of the podcast Afterlives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #172: Anney Goes to the ER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 12:06 Transcription Available


    A recent health incident sent Anney to the ER. Here are some of her thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Season 2 Wrap-Up Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 54:26 Transcription Available


    Now that season 2 of The Last of Us is over, we do a recap of some thoughts, feelings and the backlash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: Yasmin Benoit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 8:57 Transcription Available


    Today we're celebrating the story and activism around asexuality of Yasmin Benoit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: Women and Telehealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 19:05 Transcription Available


    Telehealth has exploded in the past few years as an accessible option for healthcare access. There are pitfalls, however. We talk about the good, the bad and the what to look out for, especially when it comes to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: A Brief History of the Bob

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 15:15 Transcription Available


    Thanks to celebrities, the bob haircut took the 1920s by storm. Anney and Samantha dish on the trend (and controversy) that shook the fashion world in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 14:19 Transcription Available


    Don't call her Val. In this classic episode, we uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #171: We're Halfway There

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 18:24 Transcription Available


    As we cross the halfway point of 2025, Anney and Samantha check in with some ups and downs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 54:03 Transcription Available


    Bridget Todd shines some light on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the common tropes used against women that are playing out online in terms of it and the ways that power structures allowed this to happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: Andrea Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 8:09 Transcription Available


    Today we celebrate the work of Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly trans woman elected in public office in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 53:52 Transcription Available


    Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 50:42 Transcription Available


    Convergence. In the finale of our Last of Us season two reaction series, Anney and Samantha break down a heartbreaking and shocking episode that culminates into a climactic cliffhanger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Book Club: Hello, Universe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 34:22 Transcription Available


    Erin Entrada Kelly's 2017 novel Hello, Universe is a fantastical young adult coming-of-age story that largely takes place over one fateful summer days. Through fate and determination, friendships are forged. We dig into themes of folklore, fate, friendship, and disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #170: The Night After

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:00 Transcription Available


    After all the excitement of something you're anticipating is over, how do you feel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: Mon Mothma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 26:38 Transcription Available


    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. We shed light on her character in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: AAPI Organizations to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 8:52 Transcription Available


    As we close out AAPI month 2025, we highlight some relevant organizations doing amazing work in that realm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Marlene

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 15:48 Transcription Available


    In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions in this classic (classic) episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 54:03 Transcription Available


    The Price. How did the relationship between Ellie and Joel deteriorate so severely? And what is the price Joel was willing to pay to keep it, and what is Ellie willing to pay to avenge it? Cycles of violence and lies are confronted, and truths revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 31:19 Transcription Available


    Ghosts, mental health, sisterhood, trauma and evil stepmothers all bring a Korean folklore to life in the horror movie 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #169: SMNTY Snacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 16:00 Transcription Available


    Eating and snacking compatibility can compliment or chafe against those in our lives. We talk about snacking habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: Uncovering the Names of History's Lost Women

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 55:35 Transcription Available


    Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme self-isolation, tiger queens and resilience in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fictional Women Around the World: Morgan Elsbeth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:48 Transcription Available


    Morgan Elsbeth of the Star Wars Universe is a determined, fearsome woman, determined to avenge her people (and herself) against many wrongs, but in doing so commits many wrongs herself. We look to the stars and galaxies far, far away to tell her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: Women and Sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 25:33 Transcription Available


    Do women need more sleep? If so, why? Or does it have to do with more outside factors? We dig into some new research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 54:25 Transcription Available


    Feel Her Love. The quest for revenge gets violent. The Infected grow more dangerous. Someone from the past returns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Female Firsts: Hariette Shelton Dover

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 35:18 Transcription Available


    Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #168: SMNTY Dreams a Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 18:50 Transcription Available


    A recent study shed (a little) light on the science behind lucid dreaming and dream logic. Anney and Samantha trade experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 54:14 Transcription Available


    The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our classic look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: Terisa Siagatonu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 9:02 Transcription Available


    Today we're celebrating the works of artist, an educator and a community leader Terisa Siagatonu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: The UK Supreme Court's Ruling on Women

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:45 Transcription Available


    A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 43:14 Transcription Available


    Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the leader of the Wolves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Covid, Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 55:56 Transcription Available


    While we have come a long way in destigmatizing the conversation around pregnancy and mental health, now we need to start talking about solutions. Anney and Samantha dig into the fallout from Covid, and where we go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #167: Concerned and Confused

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 27:30 Transcription Available


    Health concerns can lead people to try all sorts of things, some of them less than vetted. Samantha and Anney talk about the pitfalls and complexities of trying any health 'trend'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 27:14 Transcription Available


    In part one of this classic deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Feminists Around the World: Han Kang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 7:45 Transcription Available


    Today we're celebrating the accomplishments of South Korean author Han Kang, who made history in 2024 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Monday Mini: Boomer Women and the Manosphere

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 27:12 Transcription Available


    There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially women?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 45:49 Transcription Available


    The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings, unexpected allies, a new group and a new city all lay the groundwork for a new path.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Feminist Works

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 30:28 Transcription Available


    In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Happy Hour #166: This is the May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:50 Transcription Available


    It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off the festivities with a discussion about trusting someone to be open about what you love, and to be "too much".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 43:59 Transcription Available


    On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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