Stuff Mom Never Told You

Blaming women for a whole host of things isn't anything new. A recent headline out of South Korea reinforces that point. We unpack the truth of the situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buckle in for a wild ride as we trek off the beaten path and into the desert with the recent horror comedy film Scream Therapy. We break down topics like friendship, incel cults, demons and of course, Nicolas Cage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. 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.

Life changes in the lives of those close to us can make us question our own choices. We reflect on changes, choices and stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the 2020 election, we had a follow-up conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're shining a light on the works of young climate activist Xiye Bastida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 US presidential election cycle has been chaotic, and we have all been bombarded with misinformation and disinformation, most recently around Vice President, and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. We break down some of the primary tactics being used. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the 2024 Olympics in Paris are underway, we dig into some highs and lows, controversies and triumphs, and discuss what is to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shakeups and breakups! Go big or go home? We continue our ongoing watch series of Sex and the City with a big episode full of exes, new love and breakups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of private investigators has long been obscured - and male dominated. Private investigators and hosts of the podcast Private Eyes shed some light on the realities of the job and how the industry is changing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympian Anita DeFrantz made history in multiple ways when she was appointed to the International Olympic Committee. Through her efforts, she's helped extend opportunities for others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our update on gaming, we discuss two very different games we've recently played, the qualifications of a cozy game and women in the gaming industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? We look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener...

After a disastrous encounter with other survivors, Tilda and Madison find shelter and wrestle with their emotions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney gives an update on fanfiction, including love triangles, how comments and community shape the story, turning hobbies into work, and writing romance while ace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Lloyd's book Hummingbird is a moving, magical story about dreams, memory, family, friends, creativity, acceptance and finding yourself. We share our thoughts, discuss some themes, and (almost) shed some tears. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toph Beifong is a fan favorite character from the award winning shows Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. First introduced as a twelve-year-old blind earthbender, her character was initially designed very differently. We dig into her history and why she's so beloved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha checks in with an update on a game she's been playing, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley. We dig into some history and themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IUDs and implants are among the most effective contraceptive options, but their popularity in the US is only now spiking. Cristen and Caroline explain the different types and explore how stigma and sterilization fears have slowed their spread in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The award-winning 2018 film A Quiet Place made a lot of headlines, including for the acting of deaf actress Millicent Simmonds. We talk about why this matters and why it shaped the movie and helped make it successful. Plus bonus discussions of aliens and apocalypse plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return with a dramatic episode of our Sex and the City watch series with conversations about different stages of relationships and how past experiences can inform them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist, Associate Editor at the Boston Globe and host of the podcast Say More Shirley Leung joins us to talk about the many shades of burnout for women, especially during and after the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on the work of Sherwood-O’Regan, a disability, climate, and indigenous rights activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent comments around the weights of two actors in a fictional romance in Bridgerton has kickstarted a lot of conversation. We break some of it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.