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
Monday Mini: The UK Supreme Court's Ruling on Women
5/12/2025
A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications.
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Duration:00:09:45
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 4
5/10/2025
Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the leader of the Wolves.
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Duration:00:43:14
Covid, Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental Health
5/9/2025
While we have come a long way in destigmatizing the conversation around pregnancy and mental health, now we need to start talking about solutions. Anney and Samantha dig into the fallout from Covid, and where we go from here.
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Duration:00:55:56
Happy Hour #167: Concerned and Confused
5/8/2025
Health concerns can lead people to try all sorts of things, some of them less than vetted. Samantha and Anney talk about the pitfalls and complexities of trying any health 'trend'.
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Duration:00:27:30
SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 1)
5/7/2025
In part one of this classic deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge.
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Duration:00:27:14
Feminists Around the World: Han Kang
5/6/2025
Today we're celebrating the accomplishments of South Korean author Han Kang, who made history in 2024 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature.
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Duration:00:07:45
Monday Mini: Boomer Women and the Manosphere
5/5/2025
There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially women?
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Duration:00:27:12
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 3
5/3/2025
The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings, unexpected allies, a new group and a new city all lay the groundwork for a new path.
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Duration:00:45:49
SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Feminist Works
5/2/2025
In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans.
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Duration:00:30:28
Happy Hour #166: This is the May
5/1/2025
It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off the festivities with a discussion about trusting someone to be open about what you love, and to be "too much".
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Duration:00:13:50
The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine
4/30/2025
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. Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters.
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Duration:00:43:59
Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing
4/29/2025
Today we're highlighting Shantasha Naomi Laing's poetry book "Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman".
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Duration:00:08:50
Monday Mini: When Media Makes You Cry
4/28/2025
Good media can truly move us, and allow us space for catharsis and experience shared vulnerability. Science indicates there a lot of pros to this - and some cons.
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Duration:00:09:19
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 2
4/26/2025
Through the Valley. Monumental decisions are made that forever change the course of our characters and story. Things quickly unravel as Jackson is attacked and losses are sustained. Every path has a price.
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Duration:01:01:01
Female Firsts: Hide Hyodo Shimizu
4/25/2025
Yves joins us to unpack the life and achievements of Hide Hyodo Shimizu, a Japanese Canadian woman dedicated to education and voting rights.
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Duration:00:30:54
Happy Hour #165: The Family Balancing Act
4/24/2025
In our current polarized environment, a lot of us are struggling with how to deal with family and friends we don't agree with, especially with misinformation, disinformation and backsliding.
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Duration:00:18:11
SMNTY Classics: What's Up With Youtube?
4/23/2025
From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise is not without issues. We comment on the comments, sexism, advertising, creators, recent controversies, and the general ecosystem of YouTube in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:44:19
Fictional Women Around the World: Yelena Belova
4/22/2025
Yelena Belova doesn't want to be a hero, but she became one with her own poses and general vibe. Her bond with Natasha Romanoff continues to guide many of her actions and her goals.
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Duration:00:10:00
Monday Mini: The Benefits of Happy News
4/21/2025
Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it!
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Duration:00:12:02
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 1
4/19/2025
Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between Ellie and Joel.
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Duration:00:45:10