Stuff Mom Never Told You

Recently, online dating service Bumble went viral for all the wrong reasons with an ad campaign. We break down what went wrong, why people were so angry, and the company's response. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weddings can be beautiful expressions of love and a place for reunions and celebration. They also can sometimes bring out questions about singlehood, in yourself and in strangers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a big year for bug science as two broods of cicadas are set to emerge. We connected with Emma Grace the entomologist to learn about women in entomology, bug science, cicadas and Star Wars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We highlight some of the Hawaiian women making waves in the surfing world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2023 film Past Lives is a beautiful, critically acclaimed look at diverging paths and identities. We talk destiny, true love, childhood sweethearts and wondering about the path not taken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our watch of Sex and the City, chatting about dating politicians, politics and figuring out who you want to date.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mentors and role models can be hugely empowering for women. In this classic, Anney gushes about her mom, and we discuss the value of having strong women in our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gangster We Are All Looking For by Vietnamese-American author lê thi diem thúy is a poetic look at immigration, memory, trauma, identity and loss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first part of our look at Hawai'ian women surfers and history, we delve into the work of surfer and writer Mindy Pennybacker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, Nike got in some hot water after debuting a very revealing women's uniform for Team USA's track and field competitors. We chat about the internet firestorm that ensued, the company's response, and why it is (and has been) an issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk crop tops, space politics, forbidden love and Padmé Amidala. We hope we're not breaking your heart and going down a path you can't follow. Also all who hate sand are welcome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the film 10 Things I Hate About You, we take a look back at the popular retelling of The Taming of the Shrew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got blue milk? Anney does, and in anticipation of Star Wars day, she breaks down some what-could-have-beens and theories circulating in the Star Wars fandoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, May Day conjures images of Spring Festivals, but also a day dedicated to workers' rights, known as International Workers' Day. The two are related, and shine a light on so many intersectional issues that continue to be important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yemeni activist who has been working for the rights and nonviolent resistance for women’s rights and freedoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of this classic, we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of a dire message, Tilda and Madison ponder the 'right' course of action and wrestle with morality in a dying world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our watch podcast of Sex and the City is back! We open Season 3 with a bang, bringing in our friend and executive producer Maya to discuss the idea of women and rescue, independence, and not so great dudes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Stargate SG-1, Samantha Carter held many titles and shattered many stereotypes (while also upholding some). We decode her fictional and IRL accomplishments and legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we prepare for the historic emergence of two broods of cicadas, we unearth the story of the often forgotten woman behind a key cicada discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. In this classic, we react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis. Links: Sexism and the Weed industry: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/01/sexism-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot-industry-no-gi...