Stuff Mom Never Told You

Dragon Con 2023 has come to an end, and we go over some of the highlights, lowlights, and Disco Luke Skywalker spotlights. Also a recap of Star Wars Family Feud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shipping has gone from a derided part of fandom to a mainstream component, and with that has come good and bad. We talk about the history and psychology of shipping, and why shipping should be included in our conversations about the beauties and toxicities of fandom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting the work of social entrepreneur, scholar and activist Suhani Jalota.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout continues from the forcible kiss at Spain's Women's World Cup awards ceremony. We dig into what is going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we begin re-entering society, women are reporting low self-esteem around job performance and self-image. Anney and Samantha dig into the science of why that is, and how to deal with it in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized people, especially Black women. Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on and what the future may hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of b*tch and wine, we talk about a recent enlightening experience with a gotcha question in an interview and what it tells us about how necessary intersectional feminism is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today's episode, Yves highlights the storied and multifaceted career of Lin Huiyin, known as the first female architect in modern China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrote a book! We did some semi-successful promoting for it! We give each other - and the audience and crew - flowers for making it happen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SMNTY book is almost here! In honor of the book's release, we talk about our feelings and when celebrating feels messy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. We revisit these issues in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the 2023 Women's World Cup has concluded, we bring on friend of the show and soccer fan Whitney to go over some highs and lows, some news and why it all matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tilda grapples with new revelations about the motives of the Resistance, the potential of a vaccine and why the State is withholding it. A ghost from her past contacts her and she considers her name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Star Wars' Hera is a talented pilot and skilled leader who brought together a crew that was pivotal in overthrowing the Empire. We share some of her history and wonder what's in her future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few recent incidents and reactions to them in the reality television world have raised a lot of questions. We dig into some of the implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, we share a sneak peek of our upcoming audiobook Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Feminist Past, Present and Future, all about the history of the pantsuit revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha talk feminism, sexism, racism, friendship, love and queer elements with the film 90s Fried Green Tomatoes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha chats about identity and the implications of changing names.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we are celebrating the works of AMAN (or the Alliance of  Indigenous Peoples of The Archipelago) Secretary General Rukka Sombolinggi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The film The Sound of Freedom is the latest in a long line of misinformation when it comes to trafficking. We talk about why it is so damaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who are incels, and how did they go from people searching for connection and support online to a group largely composed of male supremacists calling for and sometimes committing real-life acts of violence against women? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it.   Action: https://www.badinternetbills.com/ https://www.stopkosa.com/ https://www.noearnitact.org/ https://www.stoptherestrictact.org/   Teen Vogue article: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth     Social Media Surgeon General report: https://www.hhs.gov/sites...