Stuff Mom Never Told You

Lately, social media has been awash in misinformation around birth control. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on, why its working and how its harmful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil is one of the most well-known survival horror video game series of all time, spawning a legion of films. The first movie featured Rain Ocampo, a no-nonsense mercenary who perhaps bit off more than she could chew while investigating Umbrella Corporations facility full of zombies and a murderous AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we mark Atlanta Pride and Coming Out Day, SMNTY digs into some history, impact, and why it matters more than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves shares a snapshot of the life and works of Homai Vyarawalla, India's first woman photojournalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY returns to Silent Hill to unlock even more secrets and themes around marriage, independence and choice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a group of friends trek to a historic haunted house for a wedding, what could go wrong? The answer is explored in Cassandra Khaw's work Nothing But Blackened Teeth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we celebrate the works of Indigenous activist and multi-talented creator and athlete Brittany Woods Orrison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent proposed legislation in South Carolina would introduce the strictest abortion laws in the country if passed, and open door for other states to do the same. We go over the basics of what this law entails. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down the themes, take a quiz and do dramatic reenactments in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, podcaster and advocate Dr. Sharon Malone chats with us about what she's learned from her decades of experience in the medical field when it comes to women's health, her new podcast The Second Opinion, and disparities and accessibility in healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha dig into the history and present of the Asian community in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ed Helms and Kal Penn as they dive into the world’s biggest audiobooks. Earsay kicks off with a deep dive into Audible’s immersive, full-cast adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice . Host Ed Helms is joined by Jennie Garth ( 90210 , I Choose Me podcast) to explore the audiobook’s lush sound design and standout performances from Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson,...

Samantha recaps her recent trip to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're shining a light on the works of social anthropologist Amaranta Gomez Regalado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes. Yes they do. It turns out there are a lot of reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once in a blue moon, we do a combination book and movie episode. This is one of those times. Come along with us as we break down vampires, werewolves, love, baseball and camp with pop culture phenomenon Twilight in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since our previous episode on crisis pregnancy centers, or CPCs, their numbers in the US have only grown as the number of abortion clinics declines. We go over how these unregulated fake clinics collect data, get funding and prey on the marginalized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When one gets to the end of a game like Silent Hill f, one has many thoughts and questions, especially about the messaging around women, conformity and marriage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our deep dive into friendship, Anney and Samantha dig into more questions around adult friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on the works and advocacy of Sara Mora, an immigration rights activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another date, another prediction of rapture. Anney and Samantha brush up on some current events, history and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inherently conservative? Learn more in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When America’s Next Top Model premiered in the early 2000s, it looked like a golden ticket: a glamorous TV show that could catapult aspiring models into fame. But two decades later, many contestants describe its aftermath as a curse. Hosted by pop-culture journalist Bridget Armstrong, Curse of: America’s Next Top Model is a deep investigation into the hidden costs of reality television...

What does friendship look like for adults these days? How do adults make (and keep) close relationships, and why do people drift apart? Anney and Samantha chat about research and personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.