Stuff Mom Never Told You

For this month's book club pick, we nerd out over nerdom with Jen Wilde's Queens of Geek, a coming-of-age love letter to fandom with themes around friendship, disability, queer relationships, love and conventions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Khan is a first and a one-of-a-kind: a fan, a fanfiction author, a cosplayer, and hero.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While it can be very tempting to lob insults at people who are objectively awful, it's important we make sure they aren't hurting others in the process. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second installment of Terminus: The Depopulation Event, Tilda and her son Madison wander an abandoned United States, and Tilda grapples with her feelings of failure around motherhood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very public defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has showcased how we view women in and out of the courtroom. We break down what happened, why it's important and what it means for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shrutilata Singh is a deaf-blind activist and advocate in the realm of disability and education. We share her story and accomplishments.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasting as grown exponentially in recent years. We talk about what has changed and what hasn't in terms of creators and listeners.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we discuss The Janes, a documentary about the Jane Collective, a group of women that provided illegal abortions in the 1970s.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We spotlight some of the notable women that made the ADA happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with invisible illnesses in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges women on all counts, and treats them as expendable.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? And, do you love it or hate it? Listen in to learn how onlookers respond to PDA in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why Anney likes puns and naming things. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus discussion of celebrity and privacy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.