Stuff Mom Never Told You

The first Gay Games took place in 1982, an inclusive answer to the Olympics. It was a place of activism and community that has grown and changed over the years. Anney and Samantha run down some of the history and performances of the Gay Games, and why it matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we uplift the works of lesbian icon, author, bodybuilder, poet and actor Kitty Tsui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and engagement in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sound off on another spin on Pride and Prejudice, the Bollywood influenced film Bride and Prejudice. Weddings, relationships, song, dance, prides and prejudices ensue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archiving is serious business - and often falls to women. Anney and Samantha chat about the complexities and questions of archiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaka Gharib’s 2019 biographical graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream is a coming of age story of an Egyptian Filipino American immigrant as she navigates important milestones of her life, all while learning more about her own identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, 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.

Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes.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. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney dives into the history of manga, and the role of women within the art form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage and misogyny in the tech industry, and how the story hits now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Wars Day is upon us once again! We talk about some recent news from a galaxy far, far away and holding on to hope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Straightwashing has a long history and according to some, has gotten worse in recent years. Anney and Samantha navigate the history off straightwashing and chat about a related topic, placement theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha dive into the numerous accomplishments of marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelgangers, ageism, orgasms, and the dangers of perfectionism. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Offill's work Weather: A Novel encapsulates the sense of world-ending doom so many of us grapple with, and in a variety of ways. Anney and Samantha navigate themes and emotions around the world dying while life goes on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biochemist, botanist, author and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger has earned the nickname 'The First Lady of the Forest'. We dig into her story and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skeptic. Inspiration. Fashion icon. After her run on the The X-Files,  Dana Scully got not one but two effects named after her. In this classic episode, we investigate the background and impact of this character. And the pants suits. Oh the pants suits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the years, hip hop has evolved and women have been at the heart of it since the beginning. We highlight some of the legends in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout history, the Biblical figure Mary Magdalene has been interpreted and presented in numerous ways, often to serve the religious Western Christianity patriarchies in power. All of these concerted efforts make tracing her history difficult, but underneath it all, she threatened power structures and resonates today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our adventures with Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha as they navigate their friendships, romantic relationships, a funeral and an 'I told you so'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our ongoing and evolving mini-series look at ICE and DHS, we dig into the tech propping them up and some of the deeply disturbing issues that we're seeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Charlotte M. Taylor is one of the most prolific botanists of our time. We break down her story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.