Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we uplift the works of lesbian icon, author, bodybuilder, poet and actor Kitty Tsui. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and engagement in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sound off on another spin on Pride and Prejudice, the Bollywood influenced film Bride and Prejudice. Weddings, relationships, song, dance, prides and prejudices ensue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Archiving is serious business - and often falls to women. Anney and Samantha chat about the complexities and questions of archiving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaka Gharib’s 2019 biographical graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream is a coming of age story of an Egyptian Filipino American immigrant as she navigates important milestones of her life, all while learning more about her own identity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, we delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world of women and manga is a sprawling one. We flip the pages through some history and issues surrounding women, girls and manga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage and misogyny in the tech industry, and how the story hits now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.