Stuff Mom Never Told You

For many of us, it can be a struggle talking to loved ones we disagree with. We chat about some personal experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we share the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how widespread election anxiety is, and the impacts of it. We dig into it and also talk about silver linings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When We Are In Need. In the dead of winter and deprivation, with hope dwindling, Ellie is captured by a religious group. Their leader preaches to Ellie about her violent heart, and she reaches a traumatic breaking point in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. We look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween! We chat about some recent treats, and how Halloween has carved out a special place in some peoples' hearts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final chapter of part two of Terminus, Tilda and Madison's past catches up with them, and the future comes knocking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're digging into the works Carmen Correa has done around women and financial abuse and inclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting is underway for the 2024 Presidential election in the US. We share our experiences with it, and some stats around women voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Left Behind. Ellie flashes back to an innocent mall outing that ended in love at first bite, and wrestles with survivor's guilt in the present in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves stops by to illuminate the life of pilot, teacher, advocate and politician Willa Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY prepares for a holiday trip to New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into the history, the marketing and the arguments about why this is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

True crime podcast lover turned true crime podcaster Mabel Mora investigates with curiosity, compassion and cleverness. We pull back the layers on the Only Murders in the Building character and dig into how she has evolved over time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha share their experiences with jury duty and testifying in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts of the podcast Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg join us to chat about the depictions of moms and motherhood in media, how they have evolved and why they matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SMNTY team has been busy. We recount some wins, and Anney shares her experience going to Pride as an out person. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While jury duty can be an inconvenience and has a lot of issues, women have long fought for the right to serve in the United States. We examine the history, the arguments, and the issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're talking about Indigenous lawyer and environmental advocate Sara Omi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha and Anney discuss and review recent Korean horror movies and shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Samantha gets to sit down with SMNTY legend and pro Caroline to look at what is happening with the abortion laws in Georgia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.