Stuff Mom Never Told You

Joey returns to wrap up our conversation on New York Comic Con and conventions, especially on progress and areas that need work.

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Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim.

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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.

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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.

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A woman searches for a new home. She finds one, but not the one she expected.

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Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Samantha ponders stepping into a teacher role in one of her hobbies.

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Lately, social media has been awash in misinformation around birth control. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into what is going on, why its working and how its harmful.

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Resident Evil is one of the most well-known survival horror video game series of all time, spawning a legion of films. The first movie featured Rain Ocampo, a no-nonsense mercenary who perhaps bit off more than she could chew while investigating Umbrella Corporations facility full of zombies and a murderous AI.

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As we mark Atlanta Pride and Coming Out Day, SMNTY digs into some history, impact, and why it matters more than ever.

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From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks in this classic episode.

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Yves shares a snapshot of the life and works of Homai Vyarawalla, India's first woman photojournalist.

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SMNTY returns to Silent Hill to unlock even more secrets and themes around marriage, independence and choice.

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When a group of friends trek to a historic haunted house for a wedding, what could go wrong? The answer is explored in Cassandra Khaw's work Nothing But Blackened Teeth.

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