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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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Fairy tales are as old as time, moralistic stories that have influenced our understanding of the world, and not always for the better. Amanda Leduc's 2020 novel Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space explores the power of fairy tale... more

Super Producer Reema joins us for a very special get-to-know you happy hour! We ask hard-hitting questions about trees and Sex and the City.

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In honor of the release of her audiobook Love at First Prompt, Bridget Todd breaks down the questions we should be asking about the relationships people form with AI, the attempts to legislate around them, and the companies profiting from the desire ... more

Black autistic Brazilian activist Luciana Viegas has advocated for the rights and protections of people with disabilities and Black folks in Brazil for many years. We go over some of the milestones.

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Recent Guests

Wanda Diaz Merced
Astrophysicist, blind scientist, advocate for disability-accessible science
University of Glasgow; Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; South African Astronomical Observatory
Episode: Activists Around the World: Wanda Diaz Merced
Ruby Allegra
Non-binary disabled artist and activist featured for their advocacy and artwork
Independent artist, public activist
Episode: Activists Around the World: Ruby Allegra
Sonam Vashi
Freelance journalist in Atlanta who writes about crime, housing, and race
Independent / Atlanta-based journalist
Episode: SMNTY Classics: Asian-American Identity
Connie Cao
Urban permaculture gardener, writer, content creator
Episode: Activists Around the World: Connie Cao
Sunu P. Chandy
Civil rights attorney, activist, and poet; author of My Dear Comrades
Democracy Forward; former National Women's Law Center; author
Episode: Activists Around the World: Sunu P. Chandy
Ruth Shady
Peruvian archaeologist and anthropologist, director of Coral Archaeological Site
Coral Archaeological Site / University ties in Peru
Episode: SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady
Joey (Patnotprat)
Friend of the show, contributor
Patnotprat on Instagram/Twitter; There Are No Girls On The Internet (occasional)
Episode: SMNTY Classics: The Gendering of Weed
Emma Tailika Puolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina
Historical figure discussed in depth (guest of the episode in a historical sense)
Historical figure
Episode: Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina
Lauren Vogelbaum
Guest host for this episode, filling in while Samantha was away
Savor Podcast with Lauren
Episode: SMNTY Classics: Digging into the X-Files

Hosts

Anney
Host of the show with Samantha; long-running anchor exploring feminism, culture, and media through an intersectional lens.
Samantha
Co-host with Anney, known for candid conversations on gender, culture, and media; brings social work perspective.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
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    Pedro K
    9 months ago
  • Crisis Centers help

    I was helped tremendously by a crisis pregnancy center. Even 3 years later and a new baby, they help with a lot of things. Planned parenthood never once offered me free diapers. Planned parenthood is evil. Why hate crisis pregnancy centers when they’re funded by donors?

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    Boboandjj
    United States10 months ago
  • Need to take a break.

    I think there’s too much of a push to make content these days that we’re missing the point of the show. When there are fewer episodes per week, the show has a lot more depth. With each of the mini episodes and check in episodes (don’t forget the ads), it’s losing its important voice in all the fluff. Scaling down would make for better engagement.

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    EricaVTSays
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bad movie reviews

    They don’t understand what they’re talking about

    Apple Podcasts
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    Nessa__123
    Austriaa year ago
  • Thank you for the education! Now I need to go have a conversation with myself! 😘

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    Brandee
    a year ago

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Strong, relatable feminist discussion with thoughtful guests.
Ad-heavy but valuable deep dives when they land on a topic.
What listeners are saying about the show:
Mixed feelings on format changes and ad frequency.
Great chemistry between hosts and insightful perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Female Firsts: Bertha Parker Cody
Q: Well, Yves, have you ever had an interest in archaeology?
Yes, Yves shares a personal connection to archaeology through childhood curiosities and media that sparked interest, which laid the groundwork for his engagement with Bertha Parker Cody's story.
The Changing Conversation about AI Companions
Q: Why do you think tech companies are so invested in making AI companions more emotionally intimate?
Because emotional engagement creates a strong, ongoing consumer relationship that can be monetized, with products designed to be trustworthy and continuously present, which could drive sustained usage and data ecosystems.
The Changing Conversation about AI Companions
Q: What are some of the most notable regulatory approaches to AI companionship around the world?
China is implementing broad rules aimed at preventing emotional dependence and adding anti-addiction safeguards, while the US is pursuing more limited, minor-focused measures and proposals that have not become law yet.
Activists Around the World: Wanda Diaz Merced
Q: What impact did the sound-based approach have on Wanda Diaz Merced's research?
The approach allowed her to analyze data through auditory perception, empowering her to pursue astronomy despite visual impairment and inspiring others to consider alternative modalities in data analysis.
Activists Around the World: Wanda Diaz Merced
Q: Anney, did you know what sonification was?
We explained that sonification presents data as sound rather than visuals, with examples like Geiger counter clicks, and how it can convey information that may be missed by visual representations.

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Thoughtful, intersectional conversations on science, history, and culture from two hosts who explore how gender and power shape everyday life. Across episodes, the show covers feminism, social dynamics, technology, media representations, immigration, and aging, often blending personal stories with research to unpack complex topics. Listeners can expect candid dialogue, deep dives into timely issues, and a mix of rigor and relatability that makes academic concepts accessible without sacrificing nuance. A standout trait is its consistent emphasis on practical tools and perspectives for understanding and challenging systemic inequalities while keeping conversations lively and humane.

Noteworthy strengths include a steady, chemistry-driven hos... more

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2. Ruby Allegra
3. Sonam Vashi
4. Connie Cao
5. Sunu P. Chandy
6. Ruth Shady
7. Joey (Patnotprat)
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