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Stuff Mom Never Told You

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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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There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?

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After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this classic episode.

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When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.

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What does activism look like for an introvert? Samantha digs into it.

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Recent Guests

Raquel Willis
A Black trans activist, author, and media strategist.
Episode: SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Yasmin Benoit
Activist, advocate, model, and writer focused on aromantic and asexual representation.
British Vogue, Stonewall Charity
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Yasmin Benoit
Andrea Jenkins
Activist and city council member known for her work on transgender issues and public service.
Minneapolis City Council
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Andrea Jenkins
Margaret Killjoy
Podcaster, author, musician, and activist.
Episode: SMNTY Classics: SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy
Olivia Mickle
Teaches women's studies in Denver, Colorado, and co-host of the What's Her Name Women's History Podcast.
What's Her Name Podcast
Episode: SMNTY Classics: Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women
Terisa Siagatonu
Activist, artist, educator, and community leader
Cultural Advocate
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Terisa Siagatonu
Shantasha Naomi Laing
Author of Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing
Ann Allen Shockley
Pioneering activist librarian and author of several groundbreaking works focusing on Black lesbian experiences.
Various, including Fisk University
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley
Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Ecologist specializing in large carnivores and host of Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
PBS Nature
Episode: Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

Hosts

Anney
Co-host known for her engaging storytelling and her insightful approach to feminist topics, often integrating personal experiences and academic research into discussions.
Samantha
Co-host with a passion for examining the impacts of gender in everyday life, blending humor with critical discussions on social issues faced by women.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • So happy I found this podcast

    I love listening to this podcast. & learning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skyemoonflower
    United States7 months ago
  • A comfort and support in these times

    Knowledge is power, and you empower me daily. This podcast helps me keep my head up as a woman in the U. S. today. Good conversation, history, knowledge, and fun. The hosts feel like friends. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP. We women need each other.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoftwareMom
    United States7 months ago
  • Annoying

    Why do they force themselves to try and be funny? Get to the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nolawyerjokes
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast but…

    No issues with the podcast content, I think Anney and Samantha are great but the amount of advertising to actual podcast is abominable.

    This is a problem with all iheart podcasts but, for some reason, even more egregious on Stuff Mom Never Told You. Please iheart execs let Anney and Samantha speak and tone down the advertisements!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Baronipandnu
    United States10 months ago
  • Lovely Feminist Podcast but. . .

    I like this podcast, which is conversational in tone but offers some deep dives into the gender dynamics of myriad topics (technology, social situations, media, etc). I think there’s a little bit of fluff sometimes, but it also makes it feel like less like a lecture and more like a dialogue.

    [edited a year later to add. . .]

    After a year of listening though, so tired of the ads. I get they need to make money but the ad content doesn’t always align with their purported values and the same ads p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sarah Angel14
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast receives praise for its ability to intertwine personal stories with academic insights, fostering a relatable atmosphere.
Listeners appreciate the engaging hosts and the variety of insightful topics discussed, often feeling empowered and supported by the content.
Some past listeners express disappointment with recent content and desire a return to earlier themes.
There are concerns regarding the frequency of advertisements, with some listeners feeling it detracts from the quality of the episodes.

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#168
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Talking Points

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Monday Mini: Pride 2025
Q: What are your thoughts about the corporate involvement in Pride events?
The hosts discuss the mixed feelings in the LGBTQ+ community regarding corporate participation, considering both its benefits and drawbacks.
SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Q: Can you talk about the power of finding your community and mentors?
Finding community, especially through online spaces, was key in understanding that I wasn't alone and connecting with others like me.
SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Q: How was sharing those stories for you?
It was emotional and therapeutic to recount difficult experiences, making sure to do so in a way that respects the stories of others involved.
SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis
Q: Can you tell us and the listeners what the book is about?
The Risk it Takes to Bloom is about my experience growing up in the South with a lot of traditionalism and the expectations I faced, including familial expectations regarding masculinity.
Happy Hour #167: Concerned and Confused
Q: Is this all lies?
Anney assures that not everything is a lie, but emphasizes the importance of consulting a professional before taking supplements.

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2. Yasmin Benoit
3. Andrea Jenkins
4. Margaret Killjoy
5. Olivia Mickle
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