Stuff Mom Never Told You

After her best friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Mila Flores uses magic to bring her back for one week to get to the bottom of what happened. Only thing is, she also brought two other recently deceased girls who bullied her and none of them remember how they died. That is the plot of Lily Anderson's 2018 book Undead Girl Gang. Join us as we dig into the mystery, friendship, grief and gro...

In this self-indulgent episode, Anney and Samantha chat about some examples of podcasting in television shows and movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the finale of the Terminus trilogy, Tilda and Madison try to escape all the forces that want to control or destroy them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spotlight the work of Nepali agitator, activist, writer and filmmaker Nirvana Bhandary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the 2025 US Presidential election, the number of people trying to leave the US has increased. Anney and Samantha go over some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently? We investigate in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves schools us on the history of Mary S. Peake, a trailblazing Black American teacher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha is embarking on a birthday journey to New York, and has sent up the SMNTY signal for recommendations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tropes and dig into the enduring popularity of the whodunit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, uses art to advocate for all kinds of rights, including reproductive rights and queer rights, amongst so many other things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple studies show that women report feeling more guilt than men across the board. We discuss some specific examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the ending of the reboot of Sex and the City, Anney and Samantha look into the feminism of the show, the characters, and its legacy in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is self-soothing and what does it have to do with women and stress? Anney and Samantha chat about the science behind comfort habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney is back from DragonCon, and talks about the things and cosplays that stood out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey Patt discusses their experience at Flame Con, a convention focused on the queer community. We talk about cosplay, drag, art, and camaraderie.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do we protest safely today? We talk about some recent protests, and some tips for safe protesting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is self-silencing, and how does it impact women, and their health, specifically? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love and kindred spirits in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making new friends, and maintaining existing friendships, these days is tricky. We chat about some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In multiple recent instances, trans people have baselessly been blamed for instances of violence or devastation they had nothing to do with. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how this plays out, why it's harmful, and some ways to combat it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting the work of Catalina Velasquez, a trans and immigration activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There a lot of reasons toxic fandom needs to go, many we've already talked about. One we haven't? The ability to complain when we don't like something. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves joins us to dish on the trailblazing accomplishments of Black cook Lena Richard.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.