Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we shine a light on Tamara Adrian, the first openly trans woman to be elected to office in Venezuela. 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. In this classic, we discuss how, and one of our favorite themes - women friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with some updates on activist Gladys Radek who is fighting for awareness and justice in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Editor, writer, interviewer and Senior Books Content Manager at Pix Media Genevieve Nierman joins us to chat about entertainment curation, the publishing world, book to movie adaptations and changing trends especially when it comes to women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most nerdy time of the year has arrived once again. As Anney prepares for DragonCon, she shares her anxieties and predictions on popular cosplays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Bridget Todd joins us to break down all the ways AI has become woven into our dating and intimate lives for better or worse, in ways that are not as new as you might think.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elmer Lucille Allen has a long, storied, trailblazing career in chemistry, whiskey and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY really wishes you'd enjoy this episode about the movie Obsession, but only of your own freewill, no One Wish Willow required. Anney and Samantha break into the themes of autonomy, male loneliness and insecurity and inverted horror tropes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist, writer, executive editor and fellow podcaster Mila Atmos joins us to talk about her podcast Future Hindsight, civic engagement and finding hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In tough times, it can be hard to find joy. We do a check-in, and talk about ways to handle overwhelming issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's magazines have a long legacy of influence that exists to this day. In this classic, we flip through the past of some of how some of the most impactful examples came to be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on the work of Amal Azzudin and the Glasgow Girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic, Anney and Samantha delve into Madeline Miller's 2018 novel Circe. Join us for discussion of goddesses, witches, myths and feminism. And turning men into pigs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with another spoiler filled Spoiled Saturday with Across the Spider-Verse! You might say it's a canon event. In this classic, we travel the multiverse delving into the discussions happening around Gwen Stacy and queer and trans representation, toxic fandom, animation, and Easter Eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves shines a light on pioneering performers Anna and Emma Hyers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the popular internet slang 'gay panic' is lighthearted, the history of its usage is quite a bit darker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY is California dreamin' and revisiting childhood memories with a super special jet-setting episode with the Babysitters Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to school time, so let's hop on the Magic School Bus and shine a light on the eccentric and extremely fashionable teacher Ms. Frizzle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic, we share some updates on the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nostalgia fueled Super Mario Brothers movie is a huge financial success, and Anney has some thoughts about it. Now updated with more thoughts about the sequel in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reality TV is a harmless guilty pleasure...or is it? Find out in this classic! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As SMNTY prepares for a live show at sea, we test the waters with some ideas about what the listeners what to see. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The modern day definition of beards and lavender marriages in the gay community has evolved over the years, from old Hollywood celebrities wanting to keep their career to young folks wanting to keep their family - or simply afford the cost of living. Anney and Samantha shine a light on the shifting narrative around these relationships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on the advocacy of doula and birth justice activist Chanel Porchia-Albert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.