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.
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@momstuffpodcast
Language:
English
Contact:
HowStuffWorks.com One Capital City Plaza 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-760-4729
Email:
media@howstuffworks.com
Episodes
Happy Hour #204: It's a Trap!
1/22/2026
"Which one of us took the (queer)bait? Anney did.
And it was not fun. Not one bit."
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Duration:00:22:44
SMNTY Interviews: Dr. Anna Baeth
1/21/2026
Educator, coach, scholar and author of the book Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports Dr. Anna Baeth joins us to break down some of the myths surrounding trans athletes, why sport matters and what we can strive for to make things better in the future.
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Duration:00:58:52
Fictional Women Around the World: Arwen Evenstar
1/20/2026
Half-elf Arwen Evenstar from the Lord of the Rings universe had to navigate questions of love and immortality. We delve into her story, and the differences between her adaptions.
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Duration:00:21:25
Monday Mini: Are the Boycotts Working?
1/19/2026
When it comes to fighting those in power, one of the many tools we have is boycotting. Samantha and Anney shed some light on the effectiveness (or not) of recent boycotts against large companies.
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Duration:00:17:50
SMNTY Classics: Michele Norris
1/17/2026
Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity in this classic episode.
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Duration:01:12:41
Female Firsts: Chiquinha Gonzaga
1/16/2026
Brazilian composer, conductor, teacher and performer Chiquinha Gonzaga crafted many works and left a legacy. Yves delves into her history and accomplishments.
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Duration:00:33:15
Happy Hour #203: SMNTY Wants to Dance With Somebody
1/15/2026
Not only is dancing fun, but it has numerous health benefits. Anney and Samantha break down some of the reasons why you should bust a move.
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Duration:00:19:02
How Grok is Hurting Women and Children
1/14/2026
X's AI chatbot Grok has recently been involved in some high profile cases of generating damaging and disturbing images of young girls and women. However, this is not new, but part of a pattern across several tech platforms and is rooted in societal issues. Bridget Todd breaks it down for us.
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Duration:01:00:14
Activists Around the World: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
1/13/2026
Today we highlight the works of Ugandan veterinarian and gorilla conservation Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.
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Duration:00:09:58
Monday Mini: Internalized Homophobia
1/12/2026
What is internalized homophobia and how can it manifest? Anney and Samantha shine some light on the issue.
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Duration:00:17:20
SMNTY Classics: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
1/10/2026
The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:16:26
An Update on Podcasting
1/9/2026
Recent studies confirm that while podcast is a continually growing medium, it still isn't very inclusive in terms of hosts and guests. Anney and Samantha talk about their own experiences and dig into the data.
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Duration:00:55:15
Happy Hour #202: Crashing Out and Checking In
1/8/2026
With the arrival of 2026, Anney and Samantha chat about how their holidays went, and the new year.
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Duration:00:24:36
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby
1/7/2026
In times of stress, many people turn to hobbies. Science shows there are reasons (and benefits) to this, but turns out, women don't have as much time for them. Not only that, our hobbies are often questioned, in one way or another. We look into why and share our own hobbies in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:19:54
Activists Around the World: Ilhan Omar
1/6/2026
Today we highlight the life and works of US Representative Ilhan Omar.
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Duration:00:11:21
Monday Mini: Was SMNTY Trendy?
1/5/2026
SMNTY takes a look back over 2025 trends and asks: were we trendy? Spoiler alert - not really.
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Duration:00:34:10
SMNTY Classics: An Interview with Katie Mitchell
1/3/2026
Katie Mitchell's new book Prose to the People celebrates the joy and power of Black bookstores. Katie joins us to talk about the process of writing the book, the importance of Black bookstores, and why it's important to preserve their history in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:36:42
A Farewell to 2025
1/2/2026
Anney and Samantha take a look back to some of their favorite episodes of 2025.
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Duration:00:32:04
Happy Hour #201: New Year's Traditions
1/1/2026
Anney and Samantha ring in the new year with Christina and Maya, and chat about New Year's traditions.
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Duration:00:16:16
SMNTY Classics: The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine
12/31/2025
On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters.
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Duration:00:45:01