Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we're shining a light on the activist work of Irish feminist Ailbhe Smyth.

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SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. In this classic episode, we trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive.

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The movie K-Pop Demon Hunter has taken the world by storm, as has the music. In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk about why, and why it matters.

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Anney and Samantha reflect on the past, give some updates about the present, and discuss the future.

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Anney's neighborhood cat has caused conversation and reflection.

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In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the eggplant emoji's rise to infamous sexting icon.

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Tina Belcher is a teenage girl who is unapologetically who she is - an awkward romantic who likes butts. We dish on this fan favorite Bob's Burgers character.

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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this classic episode on the history of female assassins and spies, both fictional and not. Intrigue! Betrayal! Danger! And don't forget style.

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In this classic, Anney and Samantha delve into stories of some of history's most fearsome women of the seas. Dramatic poetry reading included.

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Yves illuminates the story of Felicia Abban, a professional photographer in Ghana who made a name for herself. 

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Samantha shares update of her new adventures in teaching.

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Friend of the show Dr. Sika Dedo joins us to talk about her research around HIV/AIDS in Senegal and the lessons we can learn from it.

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Today we're showcasing the activism of baker and author Paola Velez.

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Since the beginning, Falling back and Springing Forward have drawn ire, discussion and research, but Daylight Saving Time has a specific impact on women. We discuss in the classic episode.

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In part two of our look at Hugh Hefner and Playboy, we chat with Bridget Todd about packaging the controlling of women's liberation and empowerment, and what it means to take in the true scope of this legacy in this classic episode.

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Athlete, history maker and host of the podcast Dropping Diamonds AJ Andrews swings by to talk about representation, failure and empowering women in sports, while also imparting some affirmations.

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Was it love? The verdict is unagreed upon on in this reflection on a past relationship.

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Companies are making moves to monetize AI and intimacy. Bridget Todd joins us to unpack some of the issues around this, and her upcoming audio book tackling the topic 'Love at First Prompt'. 

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As the 2026 Paralympics prepare for the opening ceremony, we spotlight the accomplishments of Paralympian Bonnie St. John.

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