Stuff Mom Never Told You

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges women on all counts, and treats them as expendable in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, we joined forces with Jonathan Strickland of Techstuff to talk cozy gaming, inclusivity, and why these games are important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that we're in 2025, Samantha looks back over some trends of the previous year to give them grades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight human and queer rights activist Rosanna Flamer Caldera. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha look back at some of their favorite episodes and segments of the 2024. 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. Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? In this classic, we unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a strange, nebulous one.  It goes by many names, but most can agree - it's a weird time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wind down with us as Anney gushes about sweet cinnamon rolls. No, not the food, the fanfiction tag. Samantha shares her recipe for the cinnamon roll drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business woman who returns home to her small town. The mother who puts everyone first. The - gasp - single woman who needs to find love. Holiday movies are full of tropes. We highlight a few in this merry, special episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the holidays, Anney and Samantha discuss some of their - and the Internet's - favorite holiday games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illyanna Maisonet's work Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook covers history, shares stories and digs into the varied facets of Puerto Rican cuisine. Anney and Samantha discuss the book and recipes they made from it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha discuss how we're doing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey opens up about the state of dating while queer, Gen Z and in New York City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activist and human rights advocate Christine Schuler Deschryver has been fighting to empower women in her country, and around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha recount their trip to New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting a present isn't always a gift. In this classic episode, we unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, than Frances Benjamin Johnston gave us so much. Yves joins us to give a snapshot of her life's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many of us are going to end of the year gatherings, what is the line between healthy boundaries and selfishness or avoidance? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Yvenarde joins us to share her experiences as a construction project manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our look into US Representative Elect Sarah McBride, we examine the controversy  and conversation of her historic election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are clichés always bad? We talk about some instances when they aren't, and why they are popular in the first place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.