Stuff Mom Never Told You

Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!

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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.

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Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy.

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In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.

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Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.

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When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.

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Star Wars Day is upon us once again! We talk about some recent news from a galaxy far, far away and holding on to hope.

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Straightwashing has a long history and according to some, has gotten worse in recent years. Anney and Samantha navigate the history off straightwashing and chat about a related topic, placement theory.

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Anney and Samantha dive into the numerous accomplishments of marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle.

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Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. We discuss in this classic episode.

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With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis in this classic episode.

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Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii.

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Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update.

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The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her story.

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SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles. 

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What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelgangers, ageism, orgasms, and the dangers of perfectionism. We discuss in this classic episode.

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In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications.

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In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.

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What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.

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