Stuff Mom Never Told You

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 fo...

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.