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...
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
Fictional Women Around the World: Ada Wong
5/26/2026
Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules.
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Duration:00:15:59
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Files an Update on Divorce
5/25/2026
Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, we delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting.
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Duration:00:54:57
SMNTY Classics: Asian-American Identity
5/23/2026
Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:55:33
Female Firsts: Minnette De Silva
5/22/2026
Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story.
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Duration:00:49:39
Happy Hour #221: Growing Community Gardens
5/21/2026
SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens.
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Duration:00:16:48
Is AI the New Girlboss?
5/20/2026
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI.
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Duration:01:03:49
Activists Around the World: Chef Nak
5/19/2026
Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes.
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Duration:00:08:26
SMNTY Classics: The Substance
5/18/2026
Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.
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Duration:00:47:30
SMNTY Classics: The Legendary Haenyeo
5/16/2026
The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:35:50
Women and Gardening: In Bloom
5/15/2026
Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system.
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Duration:00:42:41
Happy Hour #220: Letting Go and Moving On
5/14/2026
Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY.
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Duration:00:14:39
Women and Manga
5/13/2026
Anney dives into the history of manga, and the role of women within the art form.
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Duration:00:30:13
Activists Around the World: Connie Cao
5/12/2026
Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao.
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Duration:00:10:18
SMNTY Classics: Who is Candace Owens?
5/11/2026
Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization in this classic episode.
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Duration:01:05:19
SMNTY Classics: Women Supporting Women
5/9/2026
Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.
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Duration:00:40:53
ICE: How We Got Here (Part 5)
5/8/2026
In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.
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Duration:00:45:47
Happy Hour #219: SMNTY Grows a Garden
5/7/2026
Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!
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Duration:00:13:40
The Social Network with Bridget Todd
5/6/2026
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage and misogyny in the tech industry, and how the story hits now.
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Duration:01:08:29
Activists Around the World: Sunu P. Chandy
5/5/2026
Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy.
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Duration:00:10:54
SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady
5/4/2026
In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.
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Duration:00:15:18