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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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Atlanta, GA

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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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English

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Episodes
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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Ellie Sattler

11/15/2025
Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:48

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SMNTY Interviews: Caitlin Blunnie

11/14/2025
Caitlin Blunnie, aka Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:00

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Happy Hour #194: Breathing Life into Life Day

11/13/2025
Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:02

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Religious Horror: Part 2

11/12/2025
The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious haunted houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:18:23

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Feminists Around the World: Indigenous Organizations to Know

11/11/2025
Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:59

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Monday Mini: Why Are Men Lying About Politics on Dating Apps?

11/10/2025
With the rise of Trumpism, more and more conservative men are lying about their politics on dating apps. We swipe through some numbers and explanations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:33:20

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SMNTY Classics: Sister Act

11/8/2025
SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit in this classic episode. We talk about sisterhood, believing in each other and the power of song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:22

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Religious Horror: Part 1

11/7/2025
The power of SMNTY compels you! The genre of religious horror has had a huge impact on not only film, but beliefs, especially around women. We shine a light on some of the big tropes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:54

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Happy Hour #193: Some Good News!

11/6/2025
After some elections in the US, Anney and Samantha chat about some wins and some things to look out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:50

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Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 2

11/5/2025
Joey returns to wrap up our conversation on New York Comic Con and conventions, especially on progress and areas that need work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:05

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Feminists Around the World: Fahima Hashim

11/4/2025
Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:27

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Joey's New York Comic Con Round-Up: Part 1

11/3/2025
Friend of the show Joey swings by to chat about the good and bad of this year's New York Comic Con, and conventions in general. Much nerdery ensues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:05

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SMNTY Classics: Do Layoffs Impact Women More?

11/1/2025
Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. In this classic episode, we look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:23

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SMNTY Fiction: Gone to Rot

10/31/2025
A woman searches for a new home. She finds one, but not the one she expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:01

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Happy Hour #192: Of the Beaten Path Horror Movies

10/30/2025
Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:17:09

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Introducing: Health Stuff

10/29/2025
Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Health Stuff! Health Stuff: On Health Stuff, hosts Dr. Priyanka Wali and comedian Hari Kondabolu tackle all the health questions that keep you up at night with hilarity and humanity. Together, they demystify the flashy trends, and keep you informed on the latest research. You can rely on Health Stuff to bring you real, uninhibited, and thoughtful health talk of the highest caliber, and a healthy dose of humor. Listen to Health Stuff on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:02:21

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SMNTY Classics: Fear Street

10/29/2025
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:11

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SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Sally

10/28/2025
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:16:49

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Monday Mini: Sexual Assault and Rape Culture Today

10/27/2025
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:13

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Spoiled Saturday: Dangerous Animals

10/25/2025
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:49