Stuff Mom Never Told You

There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and friendship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House of SMNTY sips on the viral drink and chats about how it went viral and House of the Dragon on the cusp of the season finale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, historically represents many intersections - Romani, Jewish and a witch. Friend of the show Joey Patt joins us to examine these intersections, the history of them, and how they're being handled (or not) right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spotlight the work of lawyer, activist, speaker, educator and advocate Trisha Shetty when it comes to gender equality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open the virtual mail bag once again to discuss Anne of Green Gables, convention experiences and fanfiction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a little witch in all of us. For this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Issa López's 2017 haunting Mexican crime-fantasy movie Tigers Are Not Afraid made a big impression on horror royalty and on us.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our Horror Happy Hour, Anney shares her spoiler-y thoughts on recent horror movies She Will and Bodies Bodies Bodies.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A creepy mansion, shifty family,  burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horror novel Mexican Gothic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate the work of one of the founders of women's rights organization Las Libres Veronica Cruz, with a specific focus on abortion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The witches are back! Sisterhood, friendship, aging and song! We give a quick and spoilery review of the new movie Hocus Pocus 2.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies in this classic episode. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus? 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? We unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sip on some La Gritona Reposado tequila and chat about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries as a woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcast producer, host extraordinaire and founder of Next Up Anna Hossnieh joins us to share the importance of diverse stories in podcasting, and how the initiative Next Up aligns with that.   Apply here by Friday, Oct. 14th: https://iheartmedia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_iHM/job/Virtual-NY/Paid-Fellowship--Podcast-NextUp-Initiative_Req29820   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

We discuss the power of legacy while spotlighting the work of Bertha Zuniga Cacera and her mother around indigenous rights and environmental activism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha give an overview of the protests in Iran, and how women are (and have been) at the forefront. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. In this classic episode, possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The elements are against Tilda and Madison as Tilda weighs her options, all of them dangerous in their own way, all while grappling with self-doubt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a good (and interesting) time to be a horror fan, especially with the glut of elevated or social horror. Anney gives some quick spoiler-y reviews of the recent horror movies X, Pearl and Men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Super Super-Sized episode, we welcome fantastic friend of the show Joey Patt to talk about the history, future, and importance of Marvel character America Chavez.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we see more and more fallout from the overturning Roe v Wade in the US, we dig into some of the impacts across the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people (and supernatural beings) to have fun - quiet, law-abiding fun. SMNTY needs backup in this classic episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.