Stuff Mom Never Told You

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

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October 29, 2025 48 mins

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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October 25, 2025 50 mins

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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October 24, 2025 19 mins

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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October 23, 2025 18 mins

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

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October 22, 2025 48 mins

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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October 20, 2025 9 mins

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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October 18, 2025 20 mins

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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October 17, 2025 47 mins

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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October 15, 2025 26 mins

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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Today we celebrate the works of Indigenous activist and multi-talented creator and athlete Brittany Woods Orrison.

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Recent proposed legislation in South Carolina would introduce the strictest abortion laws in the country if passed, and open door for other states to do the same. We go over the basics of what this law entails.

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October 11, 2025 68 mins

In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down the themes, take a quiz and do dramatic reenactments in this classic episode.

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October 10, 2025 71 mins

Author, podcaster and advocate Dr. Sharon Malone chats with us about what she's learned from her decades of experience in the medical field when it comes to women's health, her new podcast The Second Opinion, and disparities and accessibility in healthcare.

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Anney and Samantha dig into the history and present of the Asian community in the United States.

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Join Ed Helms and Kal Penn as they dive into the world’s biggest audiobooks. Earsay kicks off with a deep dive into Audible’s immersive, full-cast adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Host Ed Helms is joined by Jennie Garth (90210, I Choose Me podcast) to explore the audiobook’s lush sound design and standout performances from Marisa Abela, Harris Dickinson, Bill Nighy, and Glenn Clo...

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October 8, 2025 30 mins

Samantha recaps her recent trip to New York.

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