Stuff Mom Never Told You

Adulting these days looks different, and can feel like a lot. As the holidays approach, we chat about the impact our politics are having on adulting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show and New York City correspondent Joey breaks down Zohran Mamdani's win and what it means.   Links:   The Liberal Wine Moms are Radicalizing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5amW4VwP3rGc8DyZCSrewM?si=63tRf_HaS82VWuRP0V38vA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the character Naru debuted in the 2022 film Prey, she was historic in a lot of ways. Clever, strong and smart, she (and her dog) had what it took to face down a Predator when no one else did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chanté Joseph's recent Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" hit a nerve and started a lot of conversation. We chat about some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious haunted houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the rise of Trumpism, more and more conservative men are lying about their politics on dating apps. We swipe through some numbers and explanations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in this classic episode. We talk about sisterhood, believing in each other and the power of song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The power of SMNTY compels you! The genre of religious horror has had a huge impact on not only film, but beliefs, especially around women. We shine a light on some of the big tropes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After some elections in the US, Anney and Samantha chat about some wins and some things to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey returns to wrap up our conversation on New York Comic Con and conventions, especially on progress and areas that need work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Joey swings by to chat about the good and bad of this year's New York Comic Con, and conventions in general. Much nerdery ensues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. In this classic episode, we look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman searches for a new home. She finds one, but not the one she expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Sally, the Ragdoll from 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, resonated with a lot of people. We piece together her history, and talk about the good and the bad of this character in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent conversations online have only highlighted that, with the help of the current US administration, victim-blaming and dismissal of women is alive and well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather face a shark or a serial killer? The 2025 film Dangerous Animals asks that question and the heroine has a decisive answer. Anney and Samantha dive into the plot, themes, and women in shark movies in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles hell with poise and style in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha ponders stepping into a teacher role in one of her hobbies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.