Podcasts by Stuff Mom Never Told You

Feminists Around the World: WARN and Madonna Thunder Hawk from 2023-12-12T14:00

Today we highlight the work of Madonna Thunder Hawk and WARN (Women of All Red Nations).

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Monday Mini: Bored with Boardgame Sexism from 2023-12-11T21:50:03

Several months ago, a discussion around sexism in the realm of table top gaming garnered a lot of attention. We go over what happened, the ramifications and how things have changed since then (o...

SMNTY Classics: The One With Friendsgiving from 2023-12-09T14:00

Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY in this classic episode to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it has to do with women a...

Unthawing Frozen: Part 2 from 2023-12-08T15:56:43

In part two of this look back at Frozen, we dive into the themes and the legacy.

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Happy Hour #145: Spiritless from 2023-12-07T14:24:13

We cheers to non-alcoholic drinks while sipping on Spiritless cocktails.

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Unthawing Frozen: Part 1 from 2023-12-06T15:03:04

Ten years ago, the movie Frozen completely upended the Disney movie formula and caused and avalanche of conversation. In part one of our look at the impact Frozen, we set the scene for how this ...

Feminists Around the World: Eun Jung Lee Ok from 2023-12-05T14:00

Today we're talking about the inspiring and lasting career of Eun Jung Lee Ok, or EJ OK, a Korean basketball phenom.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail (December 2023 Edition) from 2023-12-04T14:00

Time once again to open our virtual mail bag and read some messages, covering topics from childless by choice, pet ownership, media and character suggestions, and women of urban legends.

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SMNTY Classics: Emotional Labor (Holiday Edition) from 2023-12-02T14:00

When it comes to the holidays, women often shoulder a bulk of the responsibility for making them magical, whether it's meal-planning, meal-cooking, gift-buying, gift-wrapping, gift-shipping, dec...

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 2 (Chapter 1) from 2023-12-01T20:51:25

We are back with our ongoing fiction series with the second part of the Terminus trilogy! After the climactic finale of part one, part two finds our protagonists in a cold, dark forest evading e...

Happy Hour #144: Stressin' Around the Christmas Tree from 2023-11-30T23:04:42

Anney and Samantha chat about their holidays, and the stress of decorating. Anney shares a harrowing tale of Christmas tree transport.

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Taking Stock of TikTok Shop from 2023-11-29T20:08:59

Many of you may have noticed an influx of ads on TikTok. Bridget Todd joins us to breakdown why that is, why it feels different than other platforms and why it matters.

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Feminists Around the World: Amira Osman Hamed from 2023-11-28T14:00

Today we're talking about feminist political activist and engineer Amira Osman.

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Monday Mini: The Power of Friendship from 2023-11-27T14:00

Friendships between women are science approved. We talk about the benefits of these friendships, and how they can help during stressful times.

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SMNTY Presents On Theme: TV FOMO IRL from 2023-11-26T14:00

In this episode of On Theme, Katie and Yves talk about how Art inspires. But what happens when the lives we see on the screen leave us feeling disappointed with our own lives? In this episode, K...

SMNTY Classics: Men and Cars from 2023-11-25T14:00

What's the sociocultural deal with men and cars? Cristen and Caroline take a drive through the gendered history of car advertising, early electric cars for women and why guys are still behind th...

Feminist Movie Friday: What's Cooking? from 2023-11-24T14:00

Four families come together for the holidays and drama ensues in the 2000s Thanksgiving movie What's Cooking?

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Happy Hour #143: Reflecting on the Holidays from 2023-11-23T14:00

With everything going on the world, we reflect on our state of minds and the state of the world.

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Female Firsts: Susan Smith McKinney Steward from 2023-11-22T14:00

Yves is back to share the story of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black American woman to earn a medical doctorate in New York state.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Elisa Masa from 2023-11-21T14:00

Competent, capable skeptic Elisa Masa found herself at the center of a supernatural drama in the animated series Gargoyles, and left a lasting legacy along the way.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Gets Their License from 2023-11-20T14:00

In response to a recent listener mail, Anney talks about her history and relationship with driving.

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SMNTY Classics: Life Day from 2023-11-18T14:00

Join us in this classic episode as we discuss the Star Wars holiday Life Day, the women behind it, and the absolute experience it is to watch the Star Wars Holiday Special. Also, Bea Arthur is a...

SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis from 2023-11-17T14:00

Activist, author and podcaster Raquel Willis returns to SMNTY after accomplishing so much to talk about her book The Risk it Takes to Bloom and her new podcast Afterlives.

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Happy Hour #142: Happy Life Day! from 2023-11-16T14:00

Life Day, the Star Wars holiday at the center of the infamously bad Star Wars Holiday Special, has gone mainstream, though it is still pretty niche. This Life Day, Anney pontificates about the s...

Book Club: The Sea Cloak from 2023-11-15T21:12:24

 For this month's pick, we dig into Nayrouz Qarmout's The Sea Cloak, a collection of powerful fictional short stories about growing up in Gaza.

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Feminists Around the World: Julienne Lusenge from 2023-11-14T22:07:07

Today we spotlight  journalist, broadcaster and activist out of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Julienne Lusenge.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Plays a Game from 2023-11-13T18:41:14

In an update roundup on our gaming, we take a look at the players, industry and communities behind mobile games. Samantha issues a warning to an nemesis.

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Spoiled Saturdays: Scream 6 from 2023-11-11T14:00

What's your favorite scary movie? It's a question that has been haunting the characters of Scream since the beginning. We go over the plot, the themes, and the absence of Sidney Prescott.

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Self-Disclosure and Women from 2023-11-10T16:27:15

Self-disclosure can be really empowering, but it can also be re-traumatizing. We go over some basics.

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Happy Hour # 141: Peaches, Peaches, Peaches from 2023-11-09T14:00

We love youuuuu! Samantha talks about embracing being a dog mom.

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SMNTY Classics: Cyberstalking and Sextortion from 2023-11-08T14:00

Cyberstalking is a frightening (and often misunderstood and dismissed) experience. Anney and Samantha dig into the facts and numbers around cyberstalking and sextortion, and discuss some ways we...

Feminists Around the World: Farah Nabulsi from 2023-11-07T22:52:42

Today we're talking about activist and filmmaker Farah Nabulsi.

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Monday Mini: Daylight Saving Time from 2023-11-06T14:00

Since the beginning, Falling back and Springing Forward have drawn ire, discussion and research, but Daylight Saving Time has a specific impact on women. 

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SMNTY Classics: Scream from 2023-11-04T13:00

We all scream for Scream - the original and the 2022 requel. Anney and Samantha lay down the rules and talk feminism, final girls, the horror movie-metaverse, mothers, and toxic fandom in this c...

SMNTY Interviews: Jo Piazza from 2023-11-03T13:23:18

Author, podcaster and friend of the show Jo Piazza offers a future cheese plate while discussing her upcoming book The Sicilian Inheritance and her podcast Under the Influence. We chat about fam...

Happy Hour # 140: Halloween Grab Bag! from 2023-11-02T13:00

Welcome to Anney and Samantha's catastrophic anxiety corner, the Halloween equivalent of a pumpkin puking its innards.

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Book Club: Goddess of Filth from 2023-11-02T00:05:08

V. Castro's 2021 coming of age novel Goddess of Filth explored ancient goddesses, friendships, sexuality, faith and identity. We dig into the story and the themes.

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Feminists Around the World: Yurshell Rodriguez Hooker from 2023-10-31T21:11:33

Today we're talking about the inspiring works of Indigenous climate activist Yurshell Rodriguez Hooker.

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Monday Mini: Haunted House Recap from 2023-10-30T18:04:20

Anney and Samantha are baaacckkk! With a follow up on their trip to LA and their whirlwind tour of haunted houses.

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SMNTY Classics: Halloween and Women from 2023-10-28T13:00

For centuries, girls and women have used food on Halloween to divine any clues about the identity of their future spouse. Anney and Samantha bite into past Halloween soothsaying traditions like ...

What Scream Has to Say About Tech And Media from 2023-10-27T21:45:20

When it came out in 1996, the horror movie Scream touched on a real anxiety around violence in media. Bridget Todd lays out the commentary this film had on media and tech.

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Happy Hour #139: Joey Checks in about Comic Con from 2023-10-26T18:20:39

Friend of the show Joey stops by for a very special happy hour about Comic Con and cosplay.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 12.2) from 2023-10-25T22:28:05

In the finale of Part 1 of Terminus, Tilda and Madison get some answers, confront their past, and a monumental decision is made.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Sally from 2023-10-24T16:02:02

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.

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Monday Mini: Why Do People Love (and Hate) Haunted Houses? from 2023-10-23T13:00

As Samantha prepares for SMNTY's upcoming trip to some haunted houses, we unearth some data around people love and hate them, and if there is a gender divide.

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SMNTY Classics: A Tale of Two Short Stories from 2023-10-21T13:00

Get your Swoodies and religious trauma here! In this special classic Book Club episode, we discuss two short stories: Lose Now, Pay Later, and The Problem of Susan, while digging into issues aro...

Feminist Movie Friday: Sissy from 2023-10-20T15:06:26

For our Halloween Edition of FMF, we discuss the recent horror movie Sissy, and discuss toxic friendships, the dark side of wellness and the cultivated lies often present on social media.

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Happy Hour #138: A Haunting Episode from 2023-10-19T13:00

Anney recaps her recent trip to the Last of Us Haunted House, and teases a trip she is taking with Samantha to the West Coast version.

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On Theme and the Power of Black Storytelling from 2023-10-18T13:00

Hosts of the new podcast On Theme Yves and Katie join us to talk about the show and why Black storytelling is so important.

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Feminists Around the World: Warsan Shire from 2023-10-17T13:00

Warsan Shire is an accomplished advocate and poet that has published works and worked with Beyoncé.

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Monday Mini: Childless Women Just Wanna Have Fun? from 2023-10-16T13:00

Every now and then, a post goes viral hating on childless women at theme parks. We break down a recent, famous example, and chat about what is going on here.

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SMNTY Classics: Twisted from 2023-10-14T13:00

In this classic episode, SMNTY kicks off a new fiction segment with the twisted tale of nostalgia, conspiracy, grief, and most importantly, candy.

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Female Firsts: Susie King Taylor from 2023-10-13T13:00

Yves is back to talk to us about Susie King Taylor, the first Black American army nurse and the first Black American woman to publish a memoir about her experiences during the Civil War, among o...

Happy Hour #137: Birthday Reflections from 2023-10-12T16:47:27

With birthdays come reflection. We share some of our own thoughts on getting older.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.3 from 2023-10-11T23:15:52

In the long awaited finale of our miniseries on religion, we discuss religion and trans people, and the harm caused by Christian Nationalism.

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Feminists Around the World: Angela Maldonado from 2023-10-10T20:24:03

Today we are celebrating the works of Colombian ecologist Angela Maldonado.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Sabine Wren from 2022-05-03T13:00

Artist, builder, rebel, Mandalorian and one-time Darksaber wielder. Sabine Wren has gone through several arcs as a character, including reconciling with her family and grappling with her role in we...

Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 3 from 2022-05-02T13:55

As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: It Ain't Easy Being Green? from 2022-04-30T13:00

A recent study found straight men avoid environmentally-friendly behaviors out of fears that people will perceive them as gay. Anney and Samantha sort through homophobia, sexism, and environmental ...

Women and Dissociation from 2022-04-29T20:16:08

There's a lot of confusion around dissociation. The SMNTY team clears some of it up while honing in how it impacts women.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #66: Gotta Bad Feeling About This from 2022-04-28T13:00

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Female Firsts: Mabel Ping-Hua Lee from 2022-04-27T12:47:23

Yves brings us the fascinating story of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the first Chinese woman to get a PhD in economics and a force to be reckoned with in the Suffrage movement. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Fictional Women Around the World: Beru Whitesun Lars from 2022-04-26T13:00

Beru Whitesun Lars made some of the best blue milk cheese this side of the galaxy. Steady, brave, loving and kind, she raised her nephew Luke Skywalker until her untimely death at the hands of the ...

Monday Mini: Things Not to Say to an Ace Person from 2022-04-25T13:00

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Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winner: Samantha Besnoff from 2022-04-24T13:00

Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Samantha Besnoff, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female Podcasters See omnystudio.c...

SMNTY Classics: Wangari Muta Maathai from 2022-04-23T13:00

Friend of the show Yves drops by to share the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement Wangari Muta Maathai in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 2) from 2022-04-22T17:50:17

In part two of our look at The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas, we discuss issues around environmental justice, privilege, and every day examples. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Happy Hour #65: The Turtle and the Hare (SATC Ep. 9) from 2022-04-21T14:45:33

We continue our epic Sex and the City watch-along endeavor and discuss vibrators, hygiene, settling, and 'fixer-uppers'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 1) from 2022-04-20T16:13:16

Advocate and activist Leah Thomas' book The Intersectional Environmentalist is a much-needed examination of the environmentalist movement, and why it has to be intersectional. In part one, we dig i...

Women Around the World: Amasai Jeke from 2022-04-19T14:07:15

For this episode, we focus on trans feminist, queer rights and environmental justice advocate Amasai Jeke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feminist Movie Monday: Fresh from 2022-04-18T19:59:13

SMNTY swipes right and takes a bite into the 2022 film Fresh, digging into its commentary on the commodification of modern dating and the consumption of women's bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener...

SMNTY Classics: Are women more passive aggressive? from 2022-04-16T13:00

Sure, fine, whatever. What is passive aggression, and why is it associated stereotypically with women? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline break down what passive aggression is, where it ...

Women and Happiness: Part 2 from 2022-04-15T17:53:39

In part two we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Happy Hour #64: The Villain from 2022-04-14T13:00

Are we...the bad guy? SMNTY holds out for a hero and discusses certain points of view, who tells your story, and changing perspectives in trauma narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Feminist Movie Wednesday: Turning Red from 2022-04-13T16:35:05

The animated coming of age film Turning Red tackles periods, adolescence, crushes, fangirls, boy bands, mother-daughter relationships, immigration, and the power of friendships. Because of some of ...

Women Around the World: Judge Jackson from 2022-04-12T13:00

With her confirmation to the US Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history. We dig into her past as a public defender and discuss the importance of her confirmation. See omnystudi...

Monday Mini: Women And Happiness : Part 1 from 2022-04-11T13:00

What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. We react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Bro-rista Coffee Culture from 2022-04-09T13:00

Since it first began its westward expansion in the 16th century, coffee has been a distinctively male drink. Even today, while plenty of women work behind the coffee counter, many wonder whether a ...

SMNTY Builds a Community from 2022-04-08T15:36:24

Women-run communes hold a certain appeal for a lot of us for many reasons. We uncover the history of women led and women-only communities, and pontificate about what our own ideal community would l...

Happy Hour #63: Three's a Crowd (SATC Ep. 8) from 2022-04-07T13:00

Threesome protocol can get quite tricky. We sip some mimosas and chat about some of the considerations in our Sex and the City rewatch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Rachel Wood and Tech Accountability from 2022-04-06T17:04:11

The fantastic Bridget Todd joins us to shine some light YouTube's failure to remove a video of Evan Rachel Wood being sexually assaulted and why it is a tech issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Women Around the World: Paralympic Wins of 2022 from 2022-04-05T13:00

Now that the 2022 Winter Paralympics are over, we do an overview and celebrate some women who won big time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: An Update on Incels and Anti-Feminist Groups from 2022-04-04T13:00

Recently, the National Threat Assessment released a new study on incels and other anti-feminist groups. We dig into what that means, and why it took so long.  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

SMNTY Classics: Mary Seacole from 2022-04-02T13:00

Time for another Female Firsts! Yves joins us to share the story of Mary Seacole, author of what is considered the first autobiography by a Black woman in Britain in this classic episode.  See omn...

SMNTY Fiction: Dark Family Secret from 2022-04-01T16:42:06

What would you give up in the name of curiosity, power and fame? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #62: Trauma, Trauma, Trauma from 2022-03-31T15:19:41

Whose trauma do we prioritize in our media? What type of villains get more grace than others? Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and discuss gender differences in fictional characters and villai...

Book Club: Of Women and Salt from 2022-03-30T19:43:25

Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt is a beautiful, heartbreaking and haunting novel tracing the struggles and traumas of generations of women, and how they are connected. Anney and Samantha discus...

Women Around the World: Bianka Rodriguez from 2022-03-29T20:11:23

Bianka Rodriguez is an integral and inspiring leader in the world of trans activism. We dig into her story and all the work she's doing and continues to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Monday Mini: Enthusiastic Consent from 2022-03-28T19:52:54

Through platforms like TikTok, controversial conversations around consent continue. Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of informed and enthusiastic consent.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

SMNTY Classics: Jackie Ormes from 2022-03-26T13:00

Yves joins us from her home studio to share the story of Jackie Ormes, the first Black American female cartoonist and creator of beloved (and radical) characters like Torchy Brown and Patty Jo 'n' ...

Ladies of the Blues from 2022-03-25T18:19:09

Black women have been the heart and soul of blues music since its inception. We talk about some of the mothers, queens and empresses of the blues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Happy Hour #61: Bat, Bat Soda from 2022-03-24T19:15:23

Cheers! We sip on Bat, bat Soda, a carbonated coffee local to Atlanta and discuss women in the coffee industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female Firsts: Jovita Idár from 2022-03-23T21:26:30

Yves shares the amazing story of Jovita Idár, a woman who started and was first president of the Liga Femenil Mexicanista.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fictional Women Around the World: Satine Kryze from 2022-03-22T13:52:47

Even though under her pacifist rule of Mandalore, Duchess Satine Kryze made great strides for her planet, many called her a heretic. We delve into her relationship with her estranged sister, assass...

Monday Mini: How Are We Doing? from 2022-03-21T13:00

SMNTY does a check-in on ourselves, Covid, hate crimes, anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the Violence Against Women Act.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY's Princess is in Another Castle from 2022-03-19T13:00

Nintendo's Mario franchise is the largest video game franchise of all time. As ruler of the game's fictional Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach (or Toadstool, if you prefer) seemingly spends most of ...

Feminist Movie Friday: Scream from 2022-03-18T13:00

We all scream for Scream - the original and the 2022 requel. Anney and Samantha lay down the rules and talk feminism, final girls,  the horror movie-metaverse, mothers, and toxic fandom.  See omny...

Happy Hour #60: Never Been Loved from 2022-03-17T14:20:43

The Jedi, loneliness and asexuality: what's love got to do with it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence from 2022-03-16T14:28:36

Strategic incompetence has long been weaponized to hold women back in their work and family lives, while our media glorifies men who get away with it. We go over definitions and give examples of st...

Women Around the World: Winter Olympic Wins for Women from 2022-03-15T13:00

Anney and Samantha highlight and celebrate a few of the amazing accomplishments of women during the 2022 Winter Olympics.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Monday Mini: Women in Crisis from 2022-03-14T18:51:16

What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Classics: Mental Positivity from 2022-03-12T14:00

Anney and Samantha discuss mental health, and how to take care of yourself and others during a time of crisis in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 2 from 2022-03-11T14:00

All too often, bad date stories can get very dark for women. With that in mind, Anney and Samantha share some funnier bad date stories, and the joy of finding camaraderie amongst other women. Lea...

Happy Hour #59: The Monogamists (SATC Ep. 7) from 2022-03-10T16:42:38

Defining the relationship, monogamy, exclusivity are all up for discussion as we sip mimosas and continue our Sex and the City watch endeavor. It's not one to be Skippered.  Learn more about your...

SMNTY Fiction: supervoid from 2022-03-09T15:19:33

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, a woman tries to escape her nightmares with sleep studies and an experimental drug, only to find the waking world to be just as terrifying.  Learn more about...

Women Around the World: Marinel Ubaldo from 2022-03-08T14:00

After witnessing first hand the damage caused by climate change, Marinel Ubaldo became a dedicated advocate to the issue.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Monday Mini: Kanye, Why? from 2022-03-07T14:38

The situation between Kanye (or Ye), Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson is a high profile example of divorce violence, stalking, possessiveness, 'perfect victims', and mental health.  Learn more ab...

Introducing: Boss LVL from 2022-03-06T16:00

Hi, Stuff Mom Never Told You fans! We're excited for the launch of the Boss LVL - a podcast with boss level guests to bring an XP Boost to the table. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself! ...

SMNTY Classics: Are rebound relationships unhealthy? from 2022-03-05T14:00

Rebounding has a negative stigma, but could they be good for you? Perhaps! Psychologists say rebounding could be especially good for attachment personality types, and there may be an odd correlatio...

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 1 from 2022-03-04T15:29:34

There's a lot about the current state of dating we need to ditch, especially when it comes to the dangers women face in the dating world.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

Happy Hour #58: I Woke Up Like This from 2022-03-03T15:30:55

Anney and Samantha wind down the week with some drinks while chatting about the pressure for women to be graceful both in sleeping and waking up, and the vulnerability of letting someone see you in...

Disinformation and SCOTUS from 2022-03-02T16:05:46

With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget To...

Women Around the World: Emtithal Mahmoud from 2022-03-01T14:00

For this entry of Women Around the World, we focus in on the poet and activist Emtithal Mahmoud, and how her work has brought attention to war and displacement.  Learn more about your ad-choices ...

Monday Mini: Very Superstitious from 2022-02-28T14:00

Are women more superstitious than men? SMNTY reads the writing on the wall and breaks the looking glass on women and superstition.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

SMNTY Classics: Dolores Huerta's Grassroots Legacy from 2022-02-26T05:00

Labor and Chicano civil rights activist Dolores Huerta made history organizing underpaid farmworkers and exposing the plight of the people who feed American families. Cristen and Caroline celebrate...

SMNTY Classics: Bessie Coleman from 2022-02-25T14:00

Friend of the show Yves shares the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to earn a pilot’s license in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

Happy Hour #57: Secret Sex (SATC Ep. 6) from 2022-02-24T14:00

Secret sex, secret kinks, and cheese?! Our Sex and the City happy hour rewatch continues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Book Club: Feminism Is for Everybody from 2022-02-23T14:00

Ever encountered someone and wished you had a primer on feminism to give them? Well, the legendary feminist icon bell hooks has got you covered with her work Feminism is for Everybody. Learn more...

Fictional Women Around the World: Uhura from 2022-02-22T19:04:22

SMNTY Log: Stardate 47634.44. The USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

Monday Mini: Are Women Leading the Pandemic Unionization Effort? from 2022-02-21T14:00

Recent reports have found that young workers are increasingly supportive of unions, with organizing efforts often led by young women and non-binary folks. Tune in to find out why.  Learn more abo...

SMNTY Classics: Lucy Hicks Anderson from 2022-02-19T14:00

In this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson, considered the first trans person to fight for transgender rights in court, and further the first Black Ameri...

Feminist Movie Friday: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom from 2022-02-18T17:12:26

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we focus in on the beautiful, tragic and powerful music, performances, costuming, and history of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.  Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

Happy Hour #56: My Fanfiction is Better Than Yours from 2022-02-17T14:00

Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode. Learn more about y...

Female Firsts: Oodgeroo Noonuccal from 2022-02-16T15:00

Yves joins us to share the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...

Women Around the World: Lavinya Stennett from 2022-02-15T16:14

Today, we spotlight the creator of The Black Curriculum, Lavinya Stennett. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Monday Mini: The Retraumatization of Crime Victims from 2022-02-14T20:08:16

Women love true crime. But who is profiting off of it and what about the people directly impacted?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/list...

SMNTY Classics: A Slumber Party Podcast on Sleepovers from 2022-02-12T14:00

Sleepovers became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s, and over time they've become a tradition. How do you know when your kid is ready for sleepovers? Are co-ed sleepovers kosher? Tune in to this cla...

A SMNTY Recap: And Just Like That from 2022-02-11T14:00

Now that the Sex and the City series And Just Like That has wrapped, we dive into a spoiler-filled wrap-up and dig into controversy, love, grief and friendship.  Learn more about your ad-choices ...

Happy Hour #55: Kasama Rum from 2022-02-10T15:24:37

Anney and Samantha sip on Kasama Rum and chat about branding.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romance Scams: SMNTY Gets Catfished from 2022-02-09T21:05

Scam of the heart, and you're to blame, you give love a bad name! Romance scams can happen to anyone, and they've gone up during the pandemic. Anney and Samantha unpack the numbers and emotional im...

Women Around the World: Black American Women To Know from 2022-02-08T14:00

To kick off Black history month here in the US, we delve into the amazing contributions and inspiring work of three Black activists: Nikole Hannah Jones, Joanne Bland, and Leah Thomas.  Learn mor...

Monday Mini: Women in Podcasting Redux from 2022-02-07T14:00

With the podcasting industry growing, Anney and Samantha revisit the topic of what that means for women, and offer some podcast recommendations.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...

SMNTY Classics: Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment from 2022-02-05T18:14:23

Are video games due for their #metoo moment? What's it like online gaming as a woman? Join A&B as they level up your video game knowledge and discuss how to make the video game community better in ...

Where are the Women in Crypto and NFTs? from 2022-02-04T14:48

What the heck's an NFT? And how are women involved in this world? As cryptocurrency and NFTs continue to explode, we break down some definitions, some finance, some history and where women fit into...

Happy Hour #54: Let Me Fight You About the Last of Us 2 Some More from 2022-02-03T14:00

DIG TWO GRAVES!! Ahem. Anney (unsurprisingly) has more thoughts about The Last of Us 2 and sexism in revenge stories.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Se...

SMNTY Fiction: To Be So Alone from 2022-02-02T14:00

A woman waits for her death and ponders love and creation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women Around the World: Listener Mail January 2022 Edition from 2022-02-01T14:00

We dig into the listener mail inbox to read some amazing messages about the politics in Chile and women to look out for in aviation and freediving. Keep those messages coming! Learn more about yo...

Monday Mini: What You're Worth from 2022-01-31T17:01

Anney and Samantha discuss women asking for what they're worth at work, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

SMNTY Classics: Why do kids love stuffed animals so much? from 2022-01-29T14:00

What's the childhood psychology of stuffed animals and other "transitional objects"? Why do 35 percent of adults still sleep with stuffed animals? Tune in to this classic episode to learn more, inc...

Female Firsts: Mary Edmonia Lewis from 2022-01-28T15:14

Friend of the show Yves sits down with us to discuss Mary Edmonia Lewis, the first woman sculptor of Black American and Native American heritage to achieve international recognition.  Learn more ...

Happy Hour #53: Ode to Babel Gin from 2022-01-27T14:00

Anney and Samantha lift their glass to Ode to Babel Gin, and share some of their favorite happy hour memories.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystu...

The Life of Lynn Conway from 2022-01-26T16:25:06

Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost erased them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

Fictional Women Around the World: Rose Nylund from 2022-01-25T14:00

Back in St. Olaf...In honor of Betty White, we celebrate one of her most beloved characters: Rose Nylund of The Golden Girls.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...

Monday Mini: The Marketing of Self-Defense from 2022-01-24T14:00

Anney and Samantha dig into the capitalization of women's fear of sexual assault and why it's problematic.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio....

SMTNY Classics: Middle Child Syndrome from 2022-01-22T14:00

Do middle children really get the short end of the familial stick? Cristen and Caroline explore the psychological history of middle children, the influence of birth order and the cultural biases ag...

Feminist Movie Friday: The Matrix from 2022-01-21T20:31:56

Follow us down the rabbit hole as we tackle the feminism of the Matrix series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Happy Hour #52: Surface Pressure from 2022-01-20T14:00

Anney and Samantha talk about the Encanto soundtrack, the power of a good song, and the risk of defining yourself through your gifts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

SMNTY Book Club: A Tale of Two Short Stories from 2022-01-19T15:25:09

Get your Swoodies and religious trauma here! In this special Book Club episode, we discuss two short stories: Lose Now, Pay Later, and The Problem of Susan, while digging into issues around weight,...

Women Around the World: Blessing Okoedion from 2022-01-18T18:15

Today we highlight the advocacy and activism of Blessing Okoedion in her work to combat human trafficking.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio....

Monday Mini: TikTok Activism from 2022-01-17T16:26:29

Samantha educates Anney on how huge TikTok is, and the activism playing out on the problem.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...

SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth from 2022-01-15T14:00

What "perfect" teeth look like depends on where in the world you are. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline shed light on the intersections between beauty, social status and teeth. Learn ...

SMNTY Interview: Melody Bray from 2022-01-14T14:48:01

Georgia State Senator candidate and friend of the show Melody Bray joins us to talk about affordable housing, voting rights and what it's like to run for office.  Learn more about your ad-choices...

Happy Hour #51: The Power of Female Sex (SATC Ep. 5) from 2022-01-13T14:00

We continue our Sex and the City watch mega-series with discussions around the power of women's sexuality, especially in heterosexual contexts, sex workers, and art.  Learn more about your ad-cho...

The Pandemic Health Gender Gap from 2022-01-12T15:03

As the pandemic approaches its second year, new data around physical and mental health impacts suggests women may be taking the brunt of negative health outcomes. Learn more about the toll the pand...

Women Around the World: Marcelina Bautista from 2022-01-11T14:00

In the wake of unionizing and strikes around the world, we focus on activist Marcelina Bautista and her efforts to improve conditions for domestic workers.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Monday Mini: Behind the Curtains from 2022-01-10T14:00

Anney and Samantha pull back the curtains on the self-doubt that plagues us as podcasters, as women, and as people.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...

SMNTY Classics: Do doctors listen to women? from 2022-01-08T14:00

Do doctors listen to female patients? Women often complain of doctors not taking symptoms seriously, and patient-doctor mistrust is nothing new. Tune in to this classic episode to learn more about ...

SMNTY Classics: Couple Speak from 2022-01-07T14:00

Couples with cutesy pet names and intimate code language may be nauseating, but research finds those are signs of a healthy relationship. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline parse out the...

Happy Hour #50: Too Much from 2022-01-06T14:00

Ever left a party and wanted to shrink and disappear and apologize to everyone you've ever met for your very existence? Yep, it's that episode. Samantha and Anney share very different perspectives ...

SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Pulls an All-Nighter from 2022-01-05T14:00

Women are getting historically low levels of sleep. Why is that? Anney and Samantha look into why women struggle to catch some zzzs, and share some tips for getting better sleep in this classic epi...

Women Around the World: A Year End Review from 2022-01-04T14:00

With nearly a year's worth of this segment under our belts, Anney and Samantha look back at some highlights and forward to the future.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca...

Monday Mini: Hello, 2022! from 2022-01-03T14:00

SMNTY rings in the new year chatting about goals, traditions, identity, and what we're excited about and keeping an eye on for 2022.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcast...

SMNTY Classics: Men Like Beer, Women Like Wine? from 2022-01-01T14:00

Your drink choice says a lot about you, or so society would have you believe. Why is beer for men, and wine for women? In this classic, Anney and Samantha look into stereotypes around drinking, and...

Women Who Won in 2021! from 2021-12-31T14:00

As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #49: Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys (SATC Ep. 4) from 2021-12-30T14:00

Our Sex and the City endeavor continues with the fourth episode of season one. We sip some drinks and discuss age differences in relationships, dating mishaps, and healthy discussions around sex.  ...

The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion from 2021-12-29T14:00

Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what t...

Women Around the World: Sofia Scarlat from 2021-12-28T14:00

After the traumatic deaths of two women in Romania, teenager Sofia Scarlat called out law enforcement and misogyny in the country, and formed Girl Up Romania.  Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Monday Mini: Women Owning Music in 2021 from 2021-12-27T14:00

Women in music have shattered some records and changed the industry this year. We gush over the accomplishments of Olivia Rodrigo, Adele, Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion.  Learn more about y...

SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition! from 2021-12-25T14:00

In this classic episode, Anney finally achieves her dream of dissecting the feminism, criticism, art and horror of one of her favorite films - Ridley Scott's Alien. Samantha patiently supports her....

SMNTY Fiction: The Right To Be Forgotten from 2021-12-24T14:00

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, we spin a modern fairy tale of heartbreak and the ghost of memories after a haunting loss.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...

Happy Hour #48: What SMNTY's Thankful For from 2021-12-23T14:00

Spoiler: it's you. We take a survey on what we're thankful for in 2021, with a bonus extra thoughtful discussion on candle scents.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

Female Firsts: Mary Fields from 2021-12-22T14:00

SMNTY celebrates the return of Yves, who shares the story of Mary Fields, the first Black female star route mail carrier in the US. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...

Women Around the World: Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro from 2021-12-21T14:00

Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Monday Mini: Women, Entertainment and the Law from 2021-12-20T14:00

SMNTY rounds up news around women in the world of entertainment and lawsuits, with updates on Britney Spears' conservatorship, Eliza Dushku's fight against forced arbitration, and Scarlett Johansso...

SMNTY Classics: Are kids in the workplace good for business? from 2021-12-18T14:00

Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents&single moms, as well as how workplace childcare improves job sat...

Women in Brewing from 2021-12-17T14:00

Beer and brewing expert Jen Blair shares her experiences with sexism in the brewing industry, and what we can do about it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.co...

Happy Hour #47: Bay of the Married Pigs (SATC Ep. 3) from 2021-12-16T14:00

Anney and Samantha watch the third episode of Sex and the City and discuss the 'battle' between single and married women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comS...

"And Just Like That": A SMNTY Watch Party from 2021-12-15T14:00

Anney and Samantha sip on cosmos, shed some tears, and react to the first two episodes of And Just Like That: A New Chapter of Sex and the City the new HBO Max Original series. We catch up with Car...

Fictional Women Around the World: Rebecca Welton from 2021-12-14T14:00

Time for some biscuits with the boss! The boss being Ted Lasso's Rebecca Welton. We discuss character growth, trauma, healing and strong supportive female friendships.  Learn more about your ad-c...

Monday Mini: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives from 2021-12-13T14:00

How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers!  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...

SMNTY Classics: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back from 2021-12-11T14:00

Is the mythical fake geek girl a phantom menace? Anney and Samantha investigate, and wonder if there is a new hope for detoxifying toxic fandoms in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad...

Feminist Movie Friday: Black Christmas from 2021-12-10T17:09:49

SMNTY brings the holiday cheer with a double feature of Black Christmas, the original and most recent reboot. We talk feminism, misogyny and the power of women supporting women. Learn more about ...

Happy Hour #46: Do You Want to be a Throuple? from 2021-12-09T14:00

What is a throuple? How and when did the term originate? Anney shares some history and chats about how a relationship could look as an asexual person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Book Club: DubCon from 2021-12-08T16:19:15

For this book club, we dig into issues around consent and rape culture and how fanfiction can be a tool of cultural activism with Milena Popova's work DubCon: Fanfiction, Power and Sexual Consent. ...

Women Around the World: Polish Reproductive Rights Organizations from 2021-12-07T14:00

In light of the continued fight for abortion access, we're highlighting people and organizations fighting for reproductive rights in Poland. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheart...

Monday Mini: Meet the SMNTY Team! from 2021-12-06T18:09:17

Time to meet the women behind SMNTY! Super producer Christina and super executive producer Maya join us in this very special holiday episode! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear...

SMNTY Classics: Are women better at car shopping? from 2021-12-04T14:00

What do men and women look for in cars? What are the facts about discrimination at the dealership? In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen take a closer look at a new study that finds women a...

A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation from 2021-12-03T14:00

SMNTY takes a look at women's labor, both when it comes to the emotional variety of the holidays and the women making up a majority of the Great Resignation.  Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

Happy Hour #45: Models and Mortals (SATC Ep 2) from 2021-12-02T14:00

In episode two of our Sex and the City watch series, we pontificate about dating models, sexism, more stereotypes, and body positivity (and negativity).  Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

The Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard from 2021-12-01T15:29:03

As more and more details emerge after a multi-year investigation and multiple rumors and reports, we’re getting a clearer picture of the harassment women employees faced at Activision Blizzard. Bri...

Women Around the World: Organizations Led By Indigenous Women from 2021-11-30T14:00

In honor of the last day of November and American Indian Heritage Month, we're mixing it up and focusing on organizations helmed by Indigenous women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Monday Mini: SMNTY Holiday Updates from 2021-11-29T14:00

The holidays can be stressful, especially for women. Anney and Samantha do a holiday stress-level check-in, and discuss strategies for dealing with it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https:...

SMNTY Classics: Teenyboppers from 2021-11-27T14:00

Long before Beatlemania, 19th-century women threw themselves on stage to touch pianist Franz Liszt. Ever since, emotional teenyboppers have been misunderstood and ridiculed for their musical tastes...

Women in Shark Science: The Revenge from 2021-11-26T14:00

Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. We dive into the stories of some famous women and organizations doing great wo...

Happy Hour #44: Life Day from 2021-11-25T14:00

Happy Life Day! Join us as we discuss the Star Wars holiday Life Day, the women behind it, and the absolute experience it is to watch the Star Wars Holiday Special. Also, Bea Arthur is a treasure. ...

SMNTY Fiction: Deep Dream from 2021-11-24T14:00

In this short fiction piece, a young woman becomes convinced she is being haunted by an alternate reality and takes desperate measures to cast the intruder out.  Learn more about your ad-choices ...

Fictional Women Around the World: Kate Bishop from 2021-11-23T15:13:19

In preparation for the show Hawkeye, we cover the history of comic book character Kate Bishop and the journey that led her to being a superhero, powers or not.  Learn more about your ad-choices a...

Monday Mini: The Severe Pay Gap for Indigenous Women from 2021-11-22T14:00

Anney and Samantha dig into the numbers, research and surrounding issues around the gender wage gap for Native American and Indigenous women.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

SMNTY Classics: Lady Truckers from 2021-11-20T14:00

The trucking industry is recruiting women like never before. Cristen and Caroline get behind the wheel of what life is really life out there on the road and the long haul it will take to make the j...

The One With Friendsgiving from 2021-11-19T14:00

Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it has to do with women and marginalized folks. Le...

Happy Hour #43 (SATC Episode 1): Sex and the City from 2021-11-18T16:26:40

It's finally time for our Sex and the City watch series! We kick-off with the first episode and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramatic exits and of course, 90s fashion.  Learn mo...

Book Club: Heart Berries from 2021-11-17T15:32:48

This month, we dig into Terese Marie Mailhot's work Heart Berries: A Memoir, a powerful, unflinching examination of her experiences with grief and trauma coming of age as an Indigenous woman.  Le...

Women Around the World: Chrystos from 2021-11-16T15:02:03

Today we're highlighting Native American artist and poet Chrystos.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday Mini: Crow: The Legend from 2021-11-15T14:00

Anney and Samantha discuss Sarah Eagle Heart's stunning and beautifully acted animated short film Crow: The Legend.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee om...

Introducing: Drama Queens from 2021-06-27T09:00

Hi, SMNTY fans! We know you love great podcasts, which is why we're excited to introduce you to a new show we think you'll enjoy called Drama Queens. Check out the trailer for the One Tree Hill re-...

Why are women true crime's bloodthirstiest fans? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether in print or on television, true crime draws its largest audience from women. Caroline and Cristen autopsy the gory genre to understand the particularly female appeal of so-called "violence ...

Why is nursing women's work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When we think of nurses, we think of women. Male nurses are considered anomalies and are often the butt of jokes in pop culture. But why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at medicine...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 9: Women in Tabletop Gaming Development from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

SMNTY Classics: Sexy Halloween Costumes, Why? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A sexy Handmaid's Tale costume caused quite the controversy recently, but when did costumes for women get the sexy treatment? We look into in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Romantic Comedy Sidekicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sidekicks are an integral part of any romantic comedy. In part three of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline examine the ways these sometimes neurotic, sometimes wise secondary characters tra...

What Not to Wear on Halloween from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Halloween 'tis the season for creative costumes, but why do so many people wear racist, offensive outfits? Cristen and Caroline discuss cultural appropriation and how it impacts broader society not...

Live at SXSW: Polyamory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Polyamory -- the practice of having intimate relationships with more than one person -- is more common than some might assume. But how does this practice actually work? Listen in as Cristen and Mol...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 8: Women in Tabletop Gaming from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

Why Didn't You Believe Her? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Horror fans Anney and guest co-host Lauren Vogelbaum talk about the horror movie trope of not believing women, and how it relates to #BelieveHer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.i...

Surfer Girls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women have been slaying waves ever since surfing was invented. Cristen and Caroline coast the history of Hawaii's sport of queens, its colonialist demise and Gidget-inspired revival. Learn more ab...

The Maestras of Classical Music from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In fall 2013, a Russian orchestra conductor sparked international controversy when he said that women cut out for conducting. Cristen and Caroline look at the male-dominated world of classical musi...

Were women tricked into smoking? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before the 1920s, it was considered unseemly for women to smoke. However, as cigarette makers realized they were missing half of the potential market, they attempted to convince women that smoking ...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 6: The Female Revengers: Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

SMNTY Classics: Angry Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We've had a lot of high profile examples of anger lately, and our gendered responses to them. In this classic episode, we revisit angry women, and our perceptions of them. Learn more about your ad...

Romantic Comedy's Working Girls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women's careers have been central romantic comedy conflicts since the 1940s. In this second installment of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline unpack the genre trope of independent working g...

When did women start wearing pants? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The history of women wearing pants is about far more than fashion. Caroline and Cristen explore the gender and class politics interwoven with pants slowly entering the female wardrobe and why men b...

Royal Wedding Extravaganza Spectacular from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are so many people fascinated by royal weddings? In this episode, Cristen and Molly explore the allure of royal weddings: Is the draw of this spectacle restricted to certain members of society?...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 2: Feminist Movie Friday, A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

SMNTY Classics: Inside Ireland's Fight for Abortion Access from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 8th amendment banning abortion in the Republic of Ireland has been formally repealed. A & B look back at the history leading up to this point in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-...

Lady Friends With Benefits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women's romantic friendships and lifelong partnerships were common -- and acceptable -- in the Victorian era. Cristen and Caroline discuss how and why these so-called "Boston marriages" flourished ...

Why is endometriosis called the 'career woman's disease'? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why does it take women, on average, more than nine years to be accurately diagnosed for endometriosis, one of the most common medical disorders affecting women? Cristen and Caroline explore what en...

Am I carrying my own twin? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Researchers believe that one in eight pregnancies involve twin fetuses -- so why do only one in eighty pregnancies actually result in the birth of twins? In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore ...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 3: Feminist Movie Friday, First Wives Club Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

Sexism and Gym-timidation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sexism at the gym is keeping women from working out. A & B talk some history, some gym fashion, weightlifting, and how to make things better. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ihear...

Romantic Comedies 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rom coms were invented thanks to Hollywood censorship. In this introduction to a five-episode series exploring the vintage screwballs to the modern screwups, Cristen and Caroline spotlight the hall...

Why is "bossy" a bad word? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the final installment of the "Lean In" series, Cristen and Caroline explore why "bossy" is a negative term typically applied to women and girls. As we strive for career advancement, how can wome...

Does it cost more to be a woman? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's no secret that women tend to pay more for haircuts, but that's only one of the products and services that are more expensive for women. So how does it all add up? Join Molly and Cristen as the...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 7: Women of Harry Potter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

Gender Based Harassment Doesn't Have to be Sexual from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As more details come out about the level of ousted CBS head Les Moonves' wrongdoings, one thing is clear - gender based harassment doesn't have to be sexual. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Queer Fashion as Activism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For many LGBTQ folks, the personal takes on an element of the political when it's time to get dressed. Caroline chats with designer Leon Wu, style expert Sonny Oram and beauty editor Aja Aguirre ab...

Uncorking Women and Wine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Historically, women have been banned from most of the wine-making process, but it's a much different story today. Cristen and Caroline detail how and why women not only are the primary wine consume...

What's the point of kegels? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Dr. Arnold Kegel noticed a high frequency of urinary incontinence in women after they had given birth, he designed the Kegel exercise. Join Molly and Cristen as they explore this technique, fr...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 5: The Female Revengers: Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

SMNTY Classics: The Anita Hill Effect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is reminiscent of Anita Hill's testimony in 1991. A & B revisit this case and some of the similarities.  Learn more ...

The Prince of Queer Fashion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Prince died April 21, the tributes came pouring out, centering especially on his genderbending fashion that gave plenty of kids someone to look up to and emulate. Cristen and Caroline look at ...

Women's Prisons vs. "Orange Is the New Black" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does "Orange Is the New Black" accurately portray life in women's prisons? Caroline and Cristen size up the show versus the reality of the criminal justice system in the United States. Learn more ...

When did beer become a boy's drink? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nowadays, beer is widely considered to be a boy's drink -- but this wasn't always the case. Listen in as Molly and Cristen recount the history of beer and beer stereotypes. Learn more about your a...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 4: Feminist Movie Friday, Mulan Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

A Herstory of Women Pretending to be Men from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Throughout history, women have pretended to be men to enter spaces where they weren't welcome. A & B discuss some of the most famous cases, and ideal-casting for the inevitable future movies about ...

Who is Hillary Clinton? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hillary Clinton has been one of the most successful women in American politics, but ever since she became the First Lady of Arkansas, people have both loved and loathed her. Cristen and Caroline tr...

Unbalancing Work-Life Balance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the third installment of a special "Lean In" series, Cristen and Caroline discuss why "work-life balance" and the idea of "having it all" is a myth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

A Tip of the Habit to Nuns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's no denying that nuns are iconic. Unfortunately, they're all stereotyped in modern culture. In this episode, Molly and Cristen cut past the stereotypes and examine the life, traditions and h...

SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 1: Feminist Movie Friday, Alien Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take...

Don’t Make Mac Miller’s Death About Ariana Grande from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Yoko Effect strikes again. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Where are the women in political campaigns? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women are a rare sight in the upper echelons of political campaign management and strategy. Cristen and Caroline put on their detective hats to figure out why women more often end up leading fundra...

Is the manic pixie dream girl dead? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Caroline and Cristen revisit the "manic pixie dream girl" trope in television and movies and explore whether the stock female character is disappearing from pop culture. Learn more about your ad-c...

Should women take vitamins? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People spend 20 billion dollars a year on health supplements like multivitamins -- but do they actually work? Join Molly and Cristen as they explore the value of vitamin supplements (or the lack th...

Dealing with Divorce with Laura Wasser from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Attorney, author, host of the podcast All's Fair with Laura Wasser, and founder and CEO of the online divorce service It's Over Easy Laura Wasser herself drops by to talk about divorce, moving on, ...

SMNTY Classics: #MeToo 2: Louis CK Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recently, Louis C.K. made a surprise appearance at the Comedy Cellar. A & B revisit his predatory behavior.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

When America Sterilized Women of Color from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Forcible sterilizations of black women in the South were so frequent in the 1960s, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer nicknamed them Mississippi appendectomies. Cristen and Caroline chart the ...

Solidarity is for white women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cristen and Caroline discuss a recent Twitter hashtag, #solidarityisforwhitewomen, that sparked an important conversation about feminism and race and revisit their episode on 6 Black Feminists You ...

A Politics-Free Abortion Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Abortions are tremendously controversial -- but how do they actually work? In this episode, Cristen and Molly cut past the politics to give you the facts on abortion. Tune in to learn more. Learn ...

Extroverts, Introverts and Ambiverts, Oh My from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women. Learn more about your ad...

The Ugly Past of Cosmetic Surgery from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More people than ever are electing to undergo cosmetic surgery. A & B take a look at the history of cosmetic surgery and discuss why that is and what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at ...

The Mothers of Gynecology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J. Marion Sims is hailed as the father of gynecology, but his legacy is tainted by his experimental surgeries on enslaved women. Cristen and Caroline contextualize Sims' controversy, diagnose medic...

The Workplace Fear Factor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are successful women more likely to suffer from the "imposter syndrome?" In part two of their special series on "Lean In," Cristen and Caroline discuss fear in the workplace and how to overcome...

Inside the Minds of Hoarders with Dr. Rebecca Beaton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to the Mayo clinic, hoarding is an excessive collection of items along with the inability to discard them. But what exactly makes a person a hoarder? In this episode, Cristen and Molly in...

Monday Mini: How to Survive Quarantine as an Extrovert from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Quarantining and isolation presents a particular challenge for extroverts. Anney the extrovert and Samantha the introvert get personal on how they're doing, and share some tips for taking care of y...

At Home Abortions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B take a look at the changing laws around pill induced abortion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Future of STD Testing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The future of sexual health may be in at-home STD testing. Cristen and Caroline talk to My Lab Box startup founders Lora Ivanova and Ursula Hessenflow about how technology can destigmatize STD test...

Are men more forgetful? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do men and women have different memory mechanisms? Cristen and Caroline explore sex differences in memory and who's more susceptible to forgetfulness and memory loss. Learn more about your ad-choi...

SMNTY's 2nd Annual Oscar After Party from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Following up on last year's episode, Cristen and Molly take a look at the female directors, actors and other professionals contending for an Academy Award. Tune in to learn more about women in Holl...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 9: Women in Puppetry: Part II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

SMNTY Classics: Miss, Ms., Mrs. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B revisit this episode to educate themselves about the difference between Miss, Ms., and Mrs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Misgendering of HIV from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever since the 1980s epidemic, HIV and AIDS have been misunderstood as exclusively affecting men who have sex with men. Cristen and Caroline discuss the lesbians on the front lines of the AIDS cris...

Hollywood Stuntwomen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who are the pioneering stuntwomen who opened up this niche Hollywood industry to women? Caroline and Cristen take a look at women and stunt work then and now. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

Arrr there female pirates? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When people think of pirates, their minds often turn to legendary brigands such as Bluebeard -- but piracy wasn't restricted to males. Join Molly and Cristen as they recount the fascinating adventu...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 7: Send in the Clowns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

Brett Kava-NAW? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who is Trump's SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh? A&B try to find out.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

A Buffer of Whores from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wartime prostitution is American as Uncle Sam and apple pie. Cristen and Caroline shares the hidden history of military STDs, government-sanctioned brothels, and the surveillance of civilian women ...

How to Negotiate Like a Woman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cristen and Caroline kick off their special four-part series on Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In: Women, the Workplace and the Will to Lead" with a chat about women and negotiation. Learn more about you...

What's the buzz on vibrators? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to a recent study, around half of American adults use a vibrator on a regular basis -- yet the devices remain controversial. In this episode, Cristen and Molly explore the history of vibr...

The Curse: Supernatural Menstruation Horror from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a whole new take on the 'period piece', Anney and Samantha finally discuss the genre of horror known as 'supernatural menstruation horror'. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ihea...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 6: SMNTY Clowns Around from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

Women, Ambition, and Running for Office from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B are joined by author Jo Piazza to talk about her new book and the challenges faced by women running for office.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Japan's Comfort Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

During World War II, Japanese military life included sexual slavery. Cristen and Caroline trace the traumatic history of "comfort women" survivors and why they'll never stop protesting. Learn more...

Are open relationships healthier? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recent research has found that open relationships may be healthier than monogamous ones. Cristen and Caroline investigate the dynamics, risks and rewards of open relationships. Learn more about yo...

Do women run colder than men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women tend to have warmer core temperatures than men -- but why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the science behind this mysterious discrepancy in body temperature. Learn more about you...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 4: Fangirls Just Wanna Have Fun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

SMNTY Classics: Wanderlust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B revisit a classic SMNTY episode by Cristen and Caroline about solo travel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Lesbian Wage Bump from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is the gender wage gap narrower for lesbians? Cristen and Caroline investigate why those bigger paychecks happen but probably don't buy an easier time in the workplace. Learn more about your a...

Generation Instagram from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you're a millennial with a smart phone, there's a good chance you're on Instagram. Caroline and Cristen chart the brief history of the popular photo filter app, who uses it and what our Instagra...

Where did the kiss come from? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The first image of a kiss dates back to ancient India -- but where did the concept of kissing originate? More importantly, why do we do it today? Tune in as Molly and Cristen recount the history of...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 3: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

How Aretha Franklin's RESPECT Became a Take No Sh*t Anthem from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A&B pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the Queen of Soul. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Spill Your Salary Secrets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Salary talk with coworkers is becoming the new "do" in digital workplaces. recruitHER founders Gina Helfrich and Ashley Doyle share their insights on savvy negotiation, the power of salary transpar...

Angry Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anger is complex emotion, especially when gender gets involved. Caroline and Cristen explore how men and women experience and express anger differently and how to manage anger when it naturally ari...

What's your sign, baby? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inspired by an article about recent changes to the zodiac, Cristen and Molly examine the use of horoscopes in modern society. Tune in to learn more about horoscopes -- and how they can affect an in...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 1: Women <3 Monsters? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

Complex PTSD and #MeToo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B talk about complex PTSD and mental health during the age of #MeToo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Colorism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why does lighter skin improve women's chances of getting through school, getting a job and getting married? Cristen and Caroline explore the historical roots, repercussions and cross-cultural shade...

Lady Farts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cristen and Caroline get down to the stinky science and gender differences of passing gas because, like it or not, everybody farts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podc...

Where do hot flashes come from? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The hot flash is one of the most infamous symbols of menopause, and it's no laughing matter. But what exactly is a hot flash, and what causes it? In this podcast, Cristen and Molly break down the s...

Monday Mini: Grief in Politics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the wake of the death of several prominent public figures, Anney and Samantha talk about grieving in politics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 2: Where Be (Female) Monsters? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

Sexism and Tokyo Medical University from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A recent investigation revealed that admission to a prestigious medical school in Japan was rigged to keep women out. A & B discuss the ramifications, as well as sexism in Japan and the medical fie...

Spray Tan Politics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Suntanned skin became a seasonal beauty standard for wealthy white women in the 1920s. Cristen and Caroline explore the class and colorism behind our tanning tradition and spotlight why there's far...

The Uphill Climb of Women's Pro Cycling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever wonder why there isn't a women's Tour de France? Women competitive and pro cycling has long lagged behind men's pro cycling, but not for lack of athleticism. Caroling and Cristen discuss femal...

Are corsets all that bad? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Throughout history, opinions of corsets have fluctuated. Some have called the corset the Western version of foot binding, while others think the corset's been stuck with a bad rep. Tune in as Crist...

The 'Crazy Psycho Bitch Girl' Trope from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Oh she's sweet but a psycho? The 'crazy psycho bitch girl' is a trope that makes up an entire genre of horror movies. Anney and Samantha wade through the history and examples of this trope, and why...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 10: Women in Game Shows: G.O.A.T. Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

When a Feminist is Accused of a Sex Crime from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Feminist professor Avital Ronell has been accused of sexual harassment. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Ann Friedman's Ladyswagger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ann Friedman is one of the most important feminist and millennial voices you should know, listen to and read. Tune in to hear Cristen and Caroline chat with this New York magazine columnist, Call Y...

What is the Bechdel Test for movies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1985, graphic novelist Alison Bechdel described "The Test" for movies that require a) two named women on screen, b) talking to each other, c) about something other than a man. Cristen and Caroli...

Do men and women dream differently? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The results are in: It appears that men and women tend to report different types of dreams more frequently than others. But what do these results mean -- and what exactly do dreams do, anyway? Tune...

Women In Survival Horror from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

They're survivors. They're not going to give up. Anney and Samantha discuss some of the most prominent women in the survival horror video game genre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ne...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 8: Women in Puppetry: Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

SMNTY Classics: Women and White Supremacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A year after Charlottesvile, A & B revisit this episode looking into the women of white supremacy with the help of journalist Laura Smith and entrepreneur/activist Marissa Jenae Johnson. Learn mor...

The First Lady of the Black Press from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When trailblazing reporter Ethel Payne died, The Washington Post eulogized that had Payne "not been black, she certainly would have been one of the most recognized journalists in American society."...

Breasts 101 with Florence Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Florence Williams, the author of "Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History," stops by the show to talk about the evolution of breasts, the history of breast implants and how environmental toxins ar...

What is objectum sexuality? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is it possible to become romantically involved with sound equipment, monuments or other objects? Yes, actually. In this episode, Cristen and Molly explore the psychology behind people who fall in l...

SMNTY Fun Times Playlist, Episode 5: SMNTY Sees Red from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We have another curated playlist for you listeners! This time we're presenting a grabbag look at women in pop culture, from clowns to puppeteers to monsters to gameshows. Learn more about your ad-...

France Just Made Catcalling Illegal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A&B break down France's new law. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Anita Hill Effect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1991, Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate that then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her when they worked together. Cristen and Caroline talk about the significanc...

Why is it harder to get pregnant after 35? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women are waiting longer to have children, but when does fertility take a nosedive? Caroline and Cristen explore the science of female fertility and why 35 isn't necessarily the beginning of the en...

Do men lie more than women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Lies are a surprisingly prevalent part of human society, and deception serves a certain social purpose. But does a person's gender determine how much she or he tells lies? Tune in as Molly and Cris...

Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme ...

A lot of women are having bad sex from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Research shows women are having bad sex. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

ChangeMAKERS: No Dream Is Off Limits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Shifting from corporate America to the New York Fire Department proved to be a major culture shock for Regina Wilson. Upon joining the force in 1999, she became the 12th African-American woman in t...

Goldieblox: An Engineering Toy for Girls from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While Debbie Sterling was an engineering student at Stanford University, the small number of female engineers got her thinking about how to engage young girls in STEM fields. Cristen chatted with t...

Do men and women surf the web differently? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What do you look for when you browse online? Do you think that you might approach the web differently if you had a different gender? Listen in as Cristen and Molly explore the differences between m...

A Fruitful Look at the History of the Eggplant Emoji from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 2015, Instagram banned the eggplant emoji from their search function in an attempt to shutdown #EggplantFriday. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the eggplant emoji's rise to infamous...

SMNTY Classics: Summer of Beyonce from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A&B revisit this episode on Beyonce in light of her Vogue cover. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Legal History of Sexual Harassment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The term "sexual harassment" didn't exist before the 1970s. Cristen and Caroline investigate the legal history of this occupational hazard and why it took the courts so long to criminalize it. Lea...

The Office Romance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As soon as women entered the American workplace in the 1860s, sex and romance have been a common undercurrent of office life. Cristen and Caroline explore the risks and rewards of 21st-century offi...

Let's Rewrite the Book on Librarians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Over the years pop culture has created several stereotypes of librarians, creating an image of bespectacled spinsters. How do these stereotypes compare to modern librarians? In this podcast, Molly ...

Monday Mini: Quarantine Productivity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha discuss ways to be productive during quarantine, and why it's okay if you're not being as productive as you'd like. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/p...

It's okay to travel by yourself from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

More and more women are traveling solo. Here's why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Sexism and Science Communication LIVE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

2015 was the year we started caring about sexism in science, WIRED magazine recently declared. In this live Stuff Mom Never Told You conversation at SxSW Interactive, Cristen and Caroline speak wit...

A Unbridled History of Bachelorette Parties from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why did it take until 1998 for Cosmopolitan to use the term "bachelorette party?" Because the raucous pre-wedding shindigs haven't been around very long, since bachelor parties were for grooms and ...

Can you have an orgasm during childbirth? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

20/20 aired a documentary about the orgasmic experiences some women have while giving birth. But how does it happen, and why? Join Molly and Cristen as they take you past the sensational headlines ...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 10: Famous Female Food Mascots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Why do women change their names after marriage? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A&B dive into the history (and tension) around changing your surname. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Disabled Sexuality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

People with disabilities are frequently erased from conversations about sexuality because of deeply ingrained stereotypes and marginalizing assumptions. Cristen and Caroline look at where these des...

Why do women wear diamond engagement rings? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Betrothed men and women have exchanged rings for centuries, but women receiving diamonds is a 20th-century invention. Cristen and Caroline take an unromantic look and how DeBeers taught us that dia...

Do men and women donate money differently? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone wants to make the world a better place -- but do men and women go about it differently? In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a closer look at how gender may affect charitable donation. ...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 8: Wangari Muta Maathai from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Cosplaying While Female from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney is gearing up for DragonCon, so we're revisiting our favorite episode on ladies who cosplay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

ChangeMAKERS: See It to Be It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dyllan McGee is one of the world's most important storytellers. Founder of the MAKERS online docuseries, McGee and creative director Sammi Leibovitz capture the often untold biographies of female t...

What's next for gay marriage? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled The Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage between a man and a woman, unconstitutional. Caroline and Cristen look at a history of gay marriage in ...

Is the seven-year itch real? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Could it be true that monogamous couples get an urge to cheat approximately every seven years? In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the origin of this belief, as well as its validity -- or la...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 6: Indigenous Women You Need to Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Were you raised by a narcissist? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Were you raised by a narcissist? Here's how to spot a narcissist, even if it's your own parent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Sexist Emoji? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Emoji are revolutionizing the way we communicate while also communicating gender stereotypes about women. Cristen and Caroline decode the gendered patterns of emoji use and why some think they don'...

Are pets the new children? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After Word War II, pets became a standard part of American homes. Now, some think that the love and money we shower on our domesticated animals constitutes pet parenting. Cristen and Caroline discu...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 5: Huda Shaarawi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Female Journalists are Under Attack in India from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Female journalists in India are putting up with harassment, slut-shaming and worse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Adult Coloring Books from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coloring book sales have soared as adults rediscover the calming effects of this childhood pastime. Cristen and Caroline sketch out how the grownup coloring book trend began, psychological debates ...

Is kleptomania a female disorder? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are two-thirds of diagnosed kleptomaniacs women? Cristen and Caroline explore the 19th-century rise of retail consumerism, shoplifting and how kleptomania was invented to help keep wealthy wome...

The Thick and Thin of Eyebrows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These days, it's very common for women to shape their eyebrows as part of their beauty regimen, but when did this practice start? And why? Molly and Cristen investigate the history of eyebrow-shapi...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 4: Norma Merrick Sklarek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

SMNTY Classics: Miss America is Ditching the Swimsuit Competition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some big changes are coming to the pageant world. A&B revisit what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

ChangeMAKERS: Motivation Matters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Confidence is not a problem for U.S. women's soccer star Abby Wambach; the gender wage gap is. Recently retired, the gold medalist and top international scorer is shifting her focus from heading go...

Why does ASMR give people brain orgasms? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are online "whisper" communities giving people brain orgasms? Caroline and Cristen discuss autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR, and investigate what's up with those strange tingling s...

What's the child-free movement? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a closer look at the child-free movement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 9: Harriet E. Wilson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Meet the New Zealand Prime Minister Who Gave Birth in Office from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

She's only the second world leader to give birth in office. Here's what it means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Iceland's Women on Strike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Oct. 24, 1975, women in Iceland went on strike to protest gender inequality. Cristen and Caroline go to work on how the strike happened, its impact and whether Iceland is the feminist paradise i...

A Lovely Conversation on Beauty & Feminism from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How has Photoshop, social media and modern advertising altered the meaning of beauty? Cristen interviews beauty scholar Autumn Whitefield-Madrono of The Beheld about 21st-century beauty and how it ...

Is it better to give than receive? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gift-giving is a common human tradition, especially around holidays and birthdays. But who benefits most: the giver, or the receiver? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine what studies reveal ...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 7: Ban Zhao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Terry Crews and the Men of #MeToo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone can be sexually harassed. We need to talk about the experience for men.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

ChangeMAKERS: Dignify Your Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The director for the National Domestic Workers Alliance and one of TIME's Most Influential People, Ai Jen Poo has dedicated her life to advocating tirelessly for the rights, dignity and empowerment...

Can you judge a book by its gendered cover? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For their annual summer reading episode, Caroline and Cristen discuss the impact of gendered book covers, the viral "cover flip" challenge, and whether books written by women are taken as seriously...

What is the morning-after pill? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The morning-after pill is a controversial form of emergency contraception that's often misunderstood. In this listener-inspired episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the pros and cons of the morning-a...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 3: Gabriela Mistral from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Part II from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's it like for women who play video games, having to deal with gamer girl stereotypes, in-game harassment and a shortage of strong female characters to play? In part two of their series on vide...

Bossed Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Professional ambition, wellbeing and relationships can feel impossible to personally negotiate. Bossed Up founder and CEO Emilie Aries talks to Cristen and Caroline about how women in the workplace...

What does short hair say about a woman? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When actress Mary Pickford cut off her long hair in 1928, the haircut made The New York Times front page. Since short hair is still shocking today, Caroline and Cristen examine the sociocultural me...

Does the G-spot exist? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These days, the Grafenberg spot, or G-spot, is a heated topic. Does this vaginal pleasure spot really exist? Do all women have one? Molly and Cristen jump into the mix as they explore what studies ...

Sex and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coco Tang and Kimberly Spray of Global Outreach Doctors join the show to delve into their experience in the Democratic Republic of Congo to assess the fallout and possible sustainable, actionable i...

SMNTY Classics: An Update on Women's Health from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a new nominee for the US Supreme Court, A & B revisit a classic episode on women's health, and discuss the future of Roe v. Wade. The new administration has ushered in a whole new slew of atta...

Babysitting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By the time The Babysitters Club hit bookshelves, amateur childcare already had a buckwild history. Cristen and Caroline chart the invention, gender panic and economic boom of the babysitting indus...

Why do kids wet the bed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's normal for kids to wet the bed, but scientists still don't know exactly why they do. Cristen and Caroline talk Freud, genetics and moisture alarms as they explore the psychology, physiology an...

Are there no good female playwrights? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In general, female playwrights are less likely to have their plays produced than their male counterparts. But why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine why there are gender disparities in the...

SMNTY Book Club: Ash from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairty tale. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/po...

Anna Delvey: This Summer's $cam Queen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

B can't get enough Anna Delvey. A&B break down our fascination with scammers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Lady Truckers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The trucking industry is recruiting women like never before. Cristen and Caroline get behind the wheel of what life is really life out there on the road and the long haul it will take to make the j...

Drunkorexia 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The term "drunkorexia" was coined in 2008 to describe people who intentionally drink on an empty stomach to "save" calories and money. Media reports suggest that it's sweeping college campuses, but...

Why do so many women have TMJ? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Temporomandibular joint disorder is a term for various disorders that affect the jaw and seem to affect more women than men. In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the possible role of gender i...

Monday Mini: Relationships During Quarantine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How's Covid-19 impacting relationships? Anney and Samantha chat about divorce rates, birth rates, dating during the age of social-distancing and New York's sex guidelines. Learn more about your ad...

SMNTY Classics: Video Games & Women, Part I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this update, A&B revisit an episode about the women making video games. What's it like for women in video games who comprise just 12 percent of the industry? Cristen and Caroline kick-off their ...

Lady Mechanics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Auto mechanics is a decidedly male-dominated field, with women comprising less than 2 percent of the profession. Cristen and Caroline get under the hood of the history of women and automobile upkee...

Boys of Summer: The Man Behind Wonder Woman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For the final Boys of Summer installment, Caroline and Cristen highlight William Moulton Marston, the polyamorous inventor of Wonder Woman and how Marston's feminism influenced the iconic comic boo...

Why do women feel so guilty about nannies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's professional women sometimes rely on nannies to help them out in the domestic sphere, yet many of them seem to feel guilty about it. Why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the dyna...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 2: Lorraine Hansberry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are video games due for their #metoo moment? What's it like online gaming as a woman? Join A & B as they level up your video game knowledge and discuss how to make the video game community better. ...

Ghosting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are more people breaking up without saying goodbye? Cristen and Caroline discuss the not-so-new phenomenon of ghosting -- or abruptly ending a relationship and avoiding further contact -- why it ha...

The View on Barbara Walters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After more than 50 years on TV, Barbara Walters is retiring in 2014. Cristen and Caroline discuss her legacy as a pioneering female broadcast journalist and soft-news aficionado, and why TIME magaz...

Are humans meant to be monogamous? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Monogamy is often touted as the cultural ideal for human partners, but are we really cut out for it? Molly and Cristen take a look at social and sexual monogamy in the animal kingdom in an attempt ...

Feminist Movie Friday: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha tackle the themes and tropes of their favorite Iranian vampire Western movie, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. Learn more about your ...

SMNTY Classics: Will 2018 Be Another Year of the Woman? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B look back at this classic episode, and check in to see if 2018 is shaping up to be a year of the woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Cuddle Puddle from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cuddling permeates many of our closest relationships, whether platonic or romantic - but why? Cristen and Caroline investigate the nature and nurture of cuddling, why some people are now paying for...

Boys of Summer: The Bike Perfecter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the third Boys of Summer installment, Cristen and Caroline hat tip JK Starley, the engineer who invented the bicycle as we know it today, and explain how the bicycle was a transportation revolut...

Can you get rid of cellulite? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We all know what cellulite is, but have you ever wondered where that dreaded dimpled skin comes from? And why it affects women more than men? In this episode, Molly and Cristen investigate the caus...

Introducing The Women's War, a Brand New iHeartRadio Original Podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hi SMNTY listeners - today we wanted to give you a preview of the newest project from Robert Evans (host of Behind the Bastards and It Could Happen Here and co-host of Worst Year Ever). It's called...

SMNTY Classics: Where the f*** are the pockets on women's clothing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a disatrous search for a dress with pockets, Anney wanted to revisit this classic. E&B break down the quest for pocket equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/p...

NASA's Hidden Computer Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When NASA was formed in 1958, its prized pool of all-female "computers" desegregated. Until then, mathematicians of color -- including Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson -- w...

Are women's colleges going extinct? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Founded in the 19th century, women's colleges now dwindle in number and popularity for female scholars. Caroline and Cristen discuss the history of these all-female institutions and the pros and co...

Female Superheroes, Part Two from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In part two of their series, Molly and Cristen take a look at some famous female superheroes, starting with the most iconic female comic book character of all: Wonder Woman. Learn more about your ...

Rose Reid and a Tale of Two Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rose Reid and her mother Gail of the podcast The Women share the stories and legacies of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie and Director of UN Women Phumzile Ngcuka Mlambo. Recorded in the before...

Emotional Labor Is Labor! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is emotional labor? If you're a woman you're probably doing it already.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Queer Saint Who Invented Intersectionality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pauli Murray is greatest intersectional trailblazer - and saint - you've never heard of. Cristen and Caroline marvel at the life, love and genius of this queer, African-American civil rights lawyer...

Boys of Summer: Birth Control Inventor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For the second "Boys of Summer" episode, Caroline and Cristen discuss the life and legacy of John Rock, a devout Catholic and co-inventor of America's first birth control pill. Learn more about yo...

Female Superheroes, Part One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In comic books, females are often portrayed as victims and sex symbols and tend to play second fiddle to male characters. In this episode, Molly and Cristen set the stage for a discussion of female...

Monday Mini: Covid-19 and Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the not-so-mini first episode of our new Monday Mini series, Anney and Samantha talk about Covid-19 and how it might be particularly impacting women. Plus a short bonus interview about Anney's p...

Why Do Men Expose Themselves? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Louis CK. Harvey Weinstein. Why do men non consensually expose themselves?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Infertility's Global Stigma from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Infertility affects million of women and men around the world, but cultural stigma has kept it in the shadows. Cristen and Caroline talk about the causes of male and female infertility, its psychol...

Is Plan B access bad for girls? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A court decision to lift age restrictions on purchasing Plan B emergency contraception set off a firestorm of controversy. Cristen and Caroline talk about what Plan B does and its impacts on young ...

Are women drinking more? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some studies have found that the number of women who identify as heavy drinkers has risen, while the number of light drinkers has declined. Male drinking habits seem to have hit a plateau. Could th...

SMNTY's Female Firsts Playlist, Episode 1: Banking and Ballet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In honor of women's history month (and more of us staying in), we've compiled a list of pioneering women you should know from around the world, and throughout history. Learn more about your ad-cho...

SMNTY Classics: When did women start running marathons? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this classic episode, A & B revist the history of women running (or not running) races. In 1972, women were finally allowed to run in the Boston Marathon. Caroline and Cristen took a look at wom...

I Had a Miscarriage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After experiencing a miscarriage at 16 weeks, clinical psychologist Jessica Zucker started the hashtag #IHadaMiscarriage, which went viral. Cristen and Caroline talk to Dr. Zucker about why miscarr...

Boys of Summer: The Corset Liberator from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Paul Poiret was a French designer credited with unlacing women from corsets. Cristen and Caroline explore the intersection of fashion history, industrialization and gender equality in the first ins...

Why do girls love horses? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Little girls and women seem to have an affinity for horses. But why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss a variety of theories about why girls love horses, from the bizarre to the believable...

Female Firsts: Grace Hopper from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The hosts of the podcast The Limit Does Not Exist stop by to talk the many firsts and lasting legacy of Amazing Grace herself, Admiral Grace Hopper. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://new...

Trump Is Gaslighting You About Migrant Kids At The Border from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thousands of kids have been taken from their parents at our borders and the administration is lying about it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Very Close Veins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why do more than half of all lady legs develop varicose and spider veins? Cristen and Caroline provide a rarely offered anatomy lesson on why they happen, how to treat them and what they have to do...

Is fitspo unhealthy for women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fitness inspiration, known as fitspo, is supposed to get women exercising, but is it helpful or hurtful for women's body images? Caroline and Cristen assess the health of fitspo and its links to ea...

Do sisters make you happier? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Multiple studies indicate that people with sisters seem to be happier than people with brothers -- but what does this mean, and could it be true? Join Molly and Cristen as they explore the relation...

Dear Young SMNTY: Music, Anger and Confidence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chelsea Ursin of the podcast Dear Young Rocker opens up about her experiences with being a female musician, anxiety, body image issues, anger, and having compassion for our younger selves. Learn m...

Pansexuality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B break down pansexuality and discuss pansexual representation in media and fan fiction.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Wrinkles in Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From bathing in donkey's milk to injecting our faces with fat and neurotoxins, our wrinkle-fighting regimens have been evolving for millennia. But are those lines really worth the battle? Cristen a...

What is natural childbirth? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As more women are choosing natural childbirth, Caroline and Cristen look into what "natural" actually means and how women deal with the pain of having a baby without meds. Learn more about your ad...

Inside the Minds of Lady Killers with Candice DeLong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are female killers different from male killers? What motivates women to murder? In this episode, Molly and Cristen interview former FBI criminal profiler Candice DeLong to gain insights into the ps...

SMNTY Classics: Is catcalling harassment? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B revisit the age-old question in this classic episode: Is Catcalling Harassment? Spoiler Alert: Yes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY Classics: The Forgotten Black Women of Punk Rock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Punk rock is often thought of as a 'white thing' even though it has roots in Black communities. Self-proclaimed riot girl Bridget explores the erasure of black women in punk. A & B revisit this fav...

Knitting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Knitting was originally a job for the menfolk. Cristen and Caroline stitch together the mysterious history of the craft, how it transitioned to women's domestic work and how third-wave feminists re...

Seeing Through Glasses Stereotypes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dorothy Parker once wrote that "men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses." Cristen and Caroline explore why so many negative stereotypes are attached to women wearing glasses and whether we...

A History of Home Ec from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the surprisingly feminist origins and history of Home Economics, an academic discipline that's often referred to as Family and Consumer Sciences today. L...

Updates: March 2020 Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Time for another update! On the docket: politics, culture, sports, and personal check-ins. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In our fanfiction finale, A & B look at why fanfiction is largely written by women, why so much of it is slash, and why any of this matters. Past fanfics and embarrassing usernames will be revealed...

Street Art Sisterhood from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The history of graffitti and street art have been tagged with men's names, but not anymore. Women around the world are turning public spaces into their canvases, challenging gender norms and the ar...

Movie Magical Makeovers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1942, "Now Voyager" starring Bette Davis was Hollywood's first major "magical makeover" movie. Caroline and Cristen explore the intersection of the beauty culture, film history and feminism in "...

What is asexuality? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although asexuality in other organisms is well-understood, human asexuality is more of a mystery to us. Is asexuality a disorder, or an orientation? Molly and Cristen examine what studies and anecd...

A Feminist Look at Refugees at the US Border from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Helen Perry, the Executive Director of Global Response Management, joins us to describe the conditions of the refugees waiting at the US border in Matamoros, Mexico, how it specifically impacts wom...

Fanfiction Extravaganza: Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part I of this two-part episode, A & B go over the basics of the world of fanfic.  Learn m...

A Feminist Marriage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Feminist marriages can take as much planning as feminist weddings. Meg Keene, A Practical Wedding founder and author of the new "A Practical Wedding Planner" offers indispensable advice for newlywe...

Are Chinese children more loyal to their parents? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are Chinese children raised with a greater sense of family loyalty than kids in the West? Join Caroline and Cristen as they discuss Eastern parenting practices, the Chinese principle of filial piet...

Sexy Halloween Costumes, Why? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These days, "sexy" female costumes for women are all the rage, but has this trend gone too far? And is it demeaning to women or empowering? In this Halloween-themed episode, Molly and Cristen discu...

SMNTY Classics: The Ghost of Phyllis Schlafly from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Conservative Phyllis Schlafly is best known as the anti-feminist who stopped the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, but her political legacy goes much deeper than championing housewifery. ...

SMNTY Classics: #MeToo Update from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B discuss some updates on #MeToo, and take a look back at how it started in this classic episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

A Practical Wedding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When did weddings become so impractical, costing more than $26,000 on average? Meg Keene, A Practical Wedding Founder and author of the new "A Practical Wedding Planner" shares her insights and adv...

Are women less financially literate than men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women tend to score much lower than men on financial literacy tests. Why? Is money management a man thing? Does financial planning pander to women? Listen in to learn more. Learn more about your a...

Motorcycles: Not Just for Boys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today the number of female motorcyclists is increasing, but it's not the first time in history that women have driven motorcycles. In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the fascinating history...

Finding Our Voices with Samara Bay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dialect coach and host of the podcast of Permission to Speak Samara Bay shares her insights around language, policing women's vocal patterns and how to trust your voice. Learn more about your ad-c...

You Don't Have To Be A "Cool Girl" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and B aren't "cool girls" and that's A-OK.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Art of Tarot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The history of tarot cards is as tantalizing as the mystical insights they promise to reveal. Cristen and Caroline deal out how tarot evolved from a game into a divination tool and why two women li...

Why do we celebrate Mother's Day? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On Sunday, Americans will spend more than $16 billion dollars celebrating Mother's Day. Cristen and Caroline discuss why we treat moms to brunch and flowers every second Sunday in May, and why the ...

When did women start shaving their legs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These days, many women shave their legs on a regular basis and don't give it a second thought. But where did this shaving trend originate? It all started with advertising and a company trying to se...

Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

SMNTY sits down with comedian Chanel Ali to discuss women, comedy, and advocacy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Inside Ireland's Fight for Abortion Access from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Young Irish emigrants went #HomeToVote to overturn the country's ban on abortion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Psychic Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are most psychic readers women? Cristen and Caroline examine how crystal balls, fortunetelling, palm reading and other mystical pastimes became women's work and whether females are the psychic ...

A Snapshot of Women in Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is photography still a male-dominated industry? Listen in to learn more about women's roles in the history of photography, including the work of Frances Benjamin Johnston, Margaret Bourke-White...

Why do adults still get acne? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Acne is typically associated with teenagers and puberty, but unfortunately, it doesn't always go away with age. In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about what studies and statistics suggest abo...

SMNTY Classics: NASA's Hidden Computer Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When NASA was formed in 1958, its prized pool of all-female "computers" desegregated. Until then, mathematicians of color -- including Presidential of Freedom recipient Katherine Johnson -- worked,...

SMNTY Classics: Role Overload: Working Daughters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B revisit the interview that Emilie & B did with author Liz O’Donnell last year that explored the trade-offs women face when juggling a career with caring for aging parents. Learn more about y...

2015 Women's Year in Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A pair of special HowStuffWorks guests join Cristen and Caroline to look back at the highlights and lowlights for women and representation in 2015. From the Supreme Court to Star Wars, it was a maj...

Do blondes really have more fun? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do redheads have it worst? Listen in to learn more about history's original "dumb blonde" and how yellow hair took on its various meanings -- including how and why hair color colors our perceptions...

Why do women carry handbags? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

These days, a majority of modern women carry a handbag of some sort. Why are purses so popular with women? And why are they so expensive? In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a look at the cultu...

Female Firsts: Harriet E. Wilson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Time for another edition of Female Firsts! Yves joins us once again to share the story of Harriet E. Wilson, author of the first known book by an African-American published in English in the United...

Gaslighting 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Here's how you can recognize it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Best of SMNTY 2015 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cristen and Caroline look back at their favorite 2015 Stuff Mom Never Told You episodes and this year's important events and heroines we didn't cover on the podcast. Learn more about your ad-choic...

Why are more women requesting C-sections? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does the scheduling convenience of C-sections outweigh the risks? Join Caroline and Cristen for a brief medical history of C-sections, as well as an exploration of doctors' concerns over the rising...

Why do women smell like onions and men like cheese? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to body odor, we all smell a little different. But are there distinct gender differences? In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss how body odor works, the many factors that can aff...

SMNTY Book Club: Unladylike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For our inaugural SMNTY feminist book club, we're digging into "Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space" with the authors, Cristen and Caroline! Learn more abo...

Why Isn't the Medical Community Taking Women's Pain Seriously? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Bridget get real about painful sex and why the medical community is so bad at listening to women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Are women bigger whiners? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a long, tough day, sometimes all you want to do is blow off steam by complaining. But is venting worth the emotional toll that getting trapped in a negativity spiral can take? Cristen and Car...

Why is anorexia on the rise among men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Men comprise an estimated 20 percent of anorexics, but many are going untreated. To understand why, it's necessary to explore unraveling sexual orientation, internalized homonegativity and more. Tu...

Do gal pals sync up periods? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's a commonly held belief that women's periods synchronize when they spend a lot of time together. This popular theory has a scientific basis, but more recent studies suggest that it's not act...

SMNTY Interviews Georgia State Representative Park Cannon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha sit down with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon to discuss intersectional politics, bills in progress, and running for office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

SMNTY Classics: Larry Nassar's Crimes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A & B revisit the story of Larry Nassar, who was convicted for decades of serial sexual abuse. Here's what his crimes tell us about how society sees women and girls.  Learn more about your ad-choi...

Adult Acne from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Acne isn't just a teenage rite of passage. Grown-up women with jobs and bank accounts struggle with chronic pimples as well. Cristen and Caroline examine why adult acne happens, how birth control a...

Why do kids love stuffed animals so much? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the childhood psychology of stuffed animals and other "transitional objects"? Why do 35 percent of adults still sleep with stuffed animals? Tune in to learn more, including a brief history o...

5 Iconic Cosmetics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen list five of the most iconic cosmetics in the history of modern makeup. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY Classics: The Queer Saint Who Invented Intersectionality from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pauli Murray is greatest intersectional trailblazer - and saint - you've never heard of. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline marvel at the life, love and genius of this queer, African-American ci...

How To Be Married from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A&B are joined by Jo Piazza to discuss the ins and outs of "I do." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

YouTube Beauty Gurus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you ask a young girl who her beauty idol is, chances are, she'll name one of the mega-famous YouTube stars who make a living putting on makeup in front of the camera. Cristen and Caroline take a...

What's the most common bacterial infection among women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is bacterial vaginosis a sexually transmitted infection? What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis, and what prevention methods are available? Join Cristen and Caroline for a quick course in ba...

Why is Scandinavia so great for women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Scandinavian countries are reportedly tops when it comes to gender equality. Why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the factors that contribute to Scandinavia's woman-friendly reputation -...

Feminist Movie Friday: Mulan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Samantha and Anney sit down and discuss the 1998 Disney classic Mulan. We promise we kept the singing to a minimum. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

Kim Kardashian: Stop Hawking Appetite Suppressants to Young Women! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Glamorizing food issues isn't cute. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Hidden Lives of Fashion Bloggers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If you think it's a lot of work to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, just imagine the average day of your favorite glam fashion blogger. Outlining the industry's evolution from grassroots passi...

Why are boy bands so popular? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the nature of gender, masculinity and sexuality in boy band lyrics? What about race and ethnicity in (mostly white) boy bands? Join Cristen and Caroline for a brief history of boy bands, fro...

A Tribute to our Favorite Dolls, Non-Barbie Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a nostalgic trip down memory lane as they pay tribute to three beloved (non-Barbie) dolls from their childhoods. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

A Salty SMNTY Valentine's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether you celebrate Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, Singles Awareness Day, or none of the above, Anney and Samantha have you covered with a chocolate box of history, traditions and Vinegar Vale...

SMNTY Classics: Why You're Seeing Cyntoia Brown's Tragic Story Everywhere from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Bridget revisit this classic episode to discuss the heartbreaking story of a 16 year-old victim of sex trafficking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-ad...

Lube 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whether you're alone or partnered up, using personal lubricants is nothing to be ashamed of. Cristen and Caroline outline the history, use, and benefits of women using lube and dispel sex-shaming e...

Why is "secretary" the most common job for women in the U.S.? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What was the gendering of the typewriter? How did women take over secretarial work? Join Cristen and Caroline to learn about the history of secretarial work from ancient scribes to the steno pool, ...

Does celibacy have any health benefits? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A recent trend has seen young people -- especially women -- choosing to be celibate for non-religious reasons. But why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the cultural history, gender impli...

SMNTY Works From Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY Classics: Feminist Transphobia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Trans-exclusionary radical feminists," or TERFs, is considered a slur. Yet, some radical feminists who define womanhood through biology rather than gender identity exist. In this classic episode, C...

The Ins and Outs of Prom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's prom season! Anney and B unpack the history of prom.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Anal Sex For All? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to the sexual health statistics, anal sex is more popular -- and pop culturally relevant -- among women than ever before. Cristen and Caroline discuss how consent, safety and pleasure fac...

Are kids in the workplace good for business? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents & single moms, as well as how workplace childcare improves job s...

Should chivalry die? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chivalry was originally the code of behavior for medieval knights; today, the term is synonymous with courteous male behavior towards women. But is modern chivalry obsolete? Molly and Cristen ponde...

Women of Color in Civil Service and Nonprofits from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friend of the show Courtney Jones joins us to discuss what the fields of social work and civil service look like, particularly for women of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news....

The Women of the United States Postal Service from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women working for the United States Postal Service have historically been the stuff of legend. Anney and Samantha look at the past and present of the women at the USPS. Learn more about your ad-ch...

Woman of the House from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Does the emerging post-industrial economy favor women? What does the future hold for women in terms of education, jobs, and domestic decisions, and where does it leave men? Anney and Samantha attem...

Please Stop Calling the Police On Every Little Thing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

911 isn't your personal complaint hotline. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Gilmore Girls and Guys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With help from Gilmore Guys podcast hosts Kevin T. Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe, Cristen and Caroline take a stroll through Stars Hollow, discussing the highs and lows -- and feminist leanings -- tha...

Why do so few women coach women's basketball? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's not that there are no women coaching female basketball (consider the legendary Pat Summit and others), but Title IX has more male coaches. Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore homophobia,...

Do men lose weight faster than women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to shedding pounds, men have an advantage: They lose weight faster and more easily than women do. Why? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine the many variables that affect weight...

Feminist Movie Friday: A League of Their Own from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney finally redeems herself in Samantha's eyes and watches the 1992 feminist classic A League of Their Own. There is definitely crying in podcasting. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

SMNTY Classics: Women in Comics, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When the Underground Comix Revolution happened in the 1960s, women still weren't welcome in comics circles, but it didn't stop them from making their art and telling their unique stories. In the se...

SMNTY Classics: The Magnificent History of Women & Whiskey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite its uber-masculine connotation, it's women who are behind the renaissance of this delightful drink, and women who were instrumental to its American origin story. Join Annney and Bridget as ...

#blessed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are #blessed and #lucky just another way for women to downplay success -- or to humblebrag? Cristen and Caroline dive into why so many ladies on social media seem to feel the need to portray themse...

Are women cleaner than men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than boys. Around the house and at work, men are only slightly less clean than women. Listen in to learn more about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and how being...

What is ecofeminism? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ecofeminism is a movement that combines feminist and ecological concerns. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the history, goals, movements, conflicting ideas and complications of ecofeminis...

SMNTY Book Club: All You Can Ever Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Birds of Prey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In conjunction with the release of the movie, Anney and Samantha flip through the pages of the Birds of Prey comics, digging into past portrayals of Batgirl, Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress, special...

Can't Hardly Wait to Talk About Stalking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stalking is not romantic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Hollywood's STEAM Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Visual effects artists combine art, math and tech to create the stunning imagery you see onscreen - but they're not immune from the gender gap that plagues other STEAM (science, technology, enginee...

Ask Caroline & Cristen Anything: Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo topics? Would you like to know more about Caroline's Proust questionnaire? How has the show affected the co-host's romantic lives? Tune to learn mor...

Are female magicians an illusion? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Historically, most stage magicians have been men -- and there's still a gender imbalance in the profession today. Why? What's the deal with women and magic? Molly and Cristen explore the gender imp...

SMNTY Classics: Abolitionist Heroines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the often unsung women who helped set an enslaved people free, despite tremendous race- and gender-based prejudice. Learn more about your ad-c...

A SMNTY Roundup: 2020 Edition #1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

SMNTY circles up some news stories, from the ERA to the Oscars, and takes a look at how 2020 is going so far. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Things That Made Me Feminist: Bitch Magazine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and B are joined by Bitch Magazine cofounder Andi Zeisler to talk about the story behind the feminist staple. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Max Factor and Hollywood's Makeover Men from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hollywood's first makeup artists were exclusively men. Cristen and Caroline highlight how Max Factor and the Westmore boys revolutionized movie makeup artistry and why the industry could use a face...

Is it OK for women to cry at work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is crying in the workplace such a highly discussed topic for women? Scientifically speaking, prolactin and smaller tear ducts make women more prone to crying. Tune in to learn more, including s...

Why don't boys play the harp? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Molly and Cristen examine the gendering of musical instruments, from the lack of male harpists to the gender politics of lutes, in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ih...

Monday Mini: Women and Children During Covid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With school starting back in many places, Anney and Samantha dig into new numbers around women, homeschooling, and working with children during a pandemic, as well as the implications of lack of ac...

Female Firsts: Wangari Muta Maathai from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friend of the show Yves drops by to share the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement Wangari Muta Maathai. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart...

Disabled Isn't A Dirty Word from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How activist and content creator Annie Segarra is trying to destigmatize disability. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Little Miss Perfect from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Perfectionism is assumed to be a female trait, but what does that mean, exactly? Cristen and Caroline explore how perfectionism isn't what you think it is and whether women actually are perfectioni...

Do tampons cause toxic shock syndrome? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is toxic shock syndrome, and what's the risk of contracting it? Why was 1980 the worst year for tampons? Listen in to learn all about toxic shock syndrome (including how to prevent it) in this...

Do smart men have better sperm? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some recent studies have suggested a positive correlation between semen quality and intelligence. But do smart men really have better sperm? In this episode, Molly and Cristen sift through a wealth...

SMNTY Classics: Women in Comics, Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1896, Truth magazine published the first comic strip drawn by a woman. In the first half of a two-part podcast, Cristen and Caroline trace the early history of women in comics from the origin of...

Are NFL Cheerleaders Being Exploited? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A topless photoshoot is raising new questions about the treatment of cheerleaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Anxious Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are women twice as likely to experience chronic anxiety? Cristen and Caroline share their own experiences with long-term anxiety, whether female anxiety is more nature or nurture and how to man...

Ask Caroline & Cristen Anything: Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo topics? Would you like to know more about podcast regret or Caroline's Proust questionnaire? How has the show affected the co-host's romantic lives?...

Seven Signs of Subliminal Ovulation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Other mammals signal that they're fertile in obvious ways, but human females seem to advertise in more subtle ways. In this episode, Molly and Cristen present seven (supposed) signs of subliminal o...

The Female Revengers: Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart...

The Fem-Pire Strikes Back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For those that find the lack of ladies in the Star Wars universe disturbing, is there a new hope on the horizon? The force is strong with this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...

Cooking Shows from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1963, Julia Child made an omelet on Boston public television and changed culinary history forever. Cristen and Caroline cook up how television cooking gave rise to celebrity chefs who brought a ...

Are school dress codes good for students? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are school uniforms the magic bullet for improved learning environments? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore school dress codes, Title IX and the nature of gender identity within school dress...

To diaper or not to diaper? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Diapers would seem to be an indispensable necessity for new babies, but some people argue that they're wasteful and unnecessary. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss baby poop, elimination co...

SMNTY Classics: Late Night TV - No Girls Allowed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Following up on our women in game shows episode, here's a classic about the women (and lack thereof) of late night. Is late night television resistant to women hosts and writers? Cristen and Caroli...

Why the Notorious RBG is a BFD from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Irin Carmon, coauthor of Notorious RBG, joins Anney and Bridget to talk about how the Supreme Court justice became so notorious . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcas...

The Gendered Chef from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women leading professional kitchens is a relatively new dish. Cristen and Caroline cook up the history of how chef became a man's job and how women today are taking the culinary industry by storm. ...

The Military Fight for Women in Combat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline and Cristen as they look at other countries that allow women in combat, outline a brief history of women soldiers and explore the combat ...

This is Your Brain on a Breakup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss why breaking up with romantic partners is universally painful -- and offer some consolation to sufferers -- as they explore the brain chemistry of breakup...

Feminist Movie Friday: First Wives Club from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To continue the conversation around women, vengeance and justice, Anney and Samantha delve into the 1996 comedy First Wives Club and all of its 90s glory. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

How Cameron Esposito is Revolutionizing Queer Media from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

LGBTQ representations on screen can be sooo awful. Cameron Esposito is trying to change that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Hollywood Witches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From Bewitched to American Horror Story: Coven, Hollywood has loved casting women as witches. In this Halloween episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss why witches are arguably the best female archet...

Advice Columns: From Dear Abby to Dan Savage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Do advice columns dole out good advice? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore how Dear Abby and Ann Landers were rival twin sisters, well as examining Dan Savage and the rise of the sex columni...

Do pretty people make more money? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about the "beauty premium" and how physical attractiveness can be advantageous (and lucrative) in the workplace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/...

The Female Revengers: Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In part one of this deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge. Learn more about your...

Where the F are the Female Action Figures? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There aren't that many female action figures. Anney and B break down why that matters Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Feminist Witchcraft from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Some argue that all feminists are witches by default and mean it as a compliment. Cristen and Caroline explore the not-so-spooky relationship between feminism, witchcraft and modern-day Wicca. Lea...

Advice Columns: The Early Years from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Athenian Mercury was history's first advice column, and since then advice columns have become a staple of modern publishing -- but how? And why are most advice columns written by women? Tune in...

What is polycystic ovary syndrome? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a metabolic disorder that creates hormone imbalances in women's bodies. Molly and Cristen discuss PCOS research, definitions, symptoms and treatment -- and why it's so ...

SMNTY Classics: Do Women Run Twitter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Time for another classic! To mark the anniversary of the first-ever tweet in March 2006, Cristen and Caroline take a look at how women use Twitter in greater numbers than men -- except when it come...

Unpopular Opinion: 4/20 is Annoying from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This 4/20, Anney and B give an overview of the country's changing weed laws and B shares an unpopular opinion on the stoner holiday. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/pod...

Significant Others from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Boyfriends and girlfriends are so passe. In a romantic era that knows no age, marital or gender identity bounds, Cristen and Caroline search for the ideal couple label that aptly communicates moder...

Pole Dancing Beyond the Strip Club from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pole dancing originated in China and India, and took off in strip clubs in the 1980s in Canada. Should it be considered as an Olympic sport? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the rising pop...

Are men attracted to small feet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to stereotypes, men find women with small feet more attractive than large-footed ladies. Is there any science to back up that claim? Molly and Cristen discuss what studies reveal about fo...

The Importance of Pronouns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At the end of 2019, 'they' as a singular pronoun was named as the word of the year and the decade by multiple institutions. Learn more about the past, present and future of gender neutral non-binar...

How SESTA is Putting Sex Workers at Risk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

...and how to fight back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Couple Speak from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Couples with cutesy pet names and intimate code language may be nauseating, but research finds those are signs of a healthy relationship. Cristen and Caroline parse out the particulars of how and w...

Should animal testing be outlawed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know that the EU enforces its ban on animal-tested products in March 2013? Why did mascara kick off animal testing in the U.S.? Why are women more invested in animal rights, compared to men...

Who are the Guerrilla Girls? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Guerrilla Girls is a group of female artists/activists whose mission is to expose discrimination in the art world. In this episode, Molly and Cristen investigate and discuss the origins, activism a...

Women in Game Shows: G.O.A.T. Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Want to know more about women in the world of game shows, from hosts to contestants to models? Then come on down!! Prizes include trivia knowledge to annoy your friends. Learn more about your ad-c...

How To Be The Final Girl In A Horror Movie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ever notice a lot of horror movies end with one girl standing? Anney & B explore why that is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Juiceheads from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's up with the juice cleanse trend? Cristen and Caroline sip on how Scientology helped reintroduce juice cleansing to the masses and why the promise of detoxing is fresh-squeezed quackery. Lea...

Why are more women paying for designer vaginas? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Vaginoplasty, labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation are today's hottest new plastic surgeries. So what does a normal vagina look like? Tune in to learn more about why women get "The Barbie" and othe...

What is a rape kit? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Rapes kits are used to collect forensic evidence from rape victims. In this episode, Molly and Cristen discuss the contents of rape kits, rape kit testing, SANE programs and the medical professiona...

SMNTY Classics: Free the Nipple! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are women on social media intentionally letting their nips slip? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the history and celebrity-fueled rise of the Free the Nipple movement and ...

How To Be A Bad Feminist from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney & B recall their feminist journeys and their embrace of being a "bad feminist." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Athleisure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sweatpants are the new slacks, and high tops are the new heels. Cristen and Caroline dissect the rise and resilience of the athleisure trend and whether it signals mainstream women's fashion moving...

Black Women at the Oscars from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is there a lack of qualify film roles for black actresses? Listen in to learn more about Hattie McDaniel, the the first black actress to win an Oscar, as well as more about black women behind t...

Are long-distance relationships doomed? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Conventional wisdom would suggest that long-distance relationships are doomed to failure, but is that actually the case? Molly and Cristen sift through stats and studies to determine if long-distan...

Cancel Culture from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is it time for a #CancelCultureIsOverParty? Or is the concern around cancel culture overblown? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Get Drinks With Your New SMNTY Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

B grabs drinks with new SMMTY co-host Anney and correspondent Yves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Girls Who Lift from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are many women scared of weightlifting? Cristen and Caroline flex the gendered history of women lifting heavy things and debunk the myth that girls who lift will bulk up. Learn more about your...

Are young women ruining American speech? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is vocal fry and why is everyone talking about it? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore valley girls and uptalk, ultimately asking why younger women are the linguistic trendsetters. Lear...

Does size matter? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Statistical evidence suggests that men are very preoccupied with the size of their penises. But should they be? In this episode, Molly and Cristen examine statistics and syndromes and debunk some m...

The Influence of Social Media Influencers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The good, the bad, and the ugly of social media influencers, instafame, and what it has to do with feminism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How to Deal With Grief from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women deal with loss differently. B talks to Molly Rosen Guy about the loss of her father and how she's dealing with grief.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-adv...

Rowdy Ronda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey is the world's most successful women's MMA fighter and has even been called a feminist icon. Cristen and Caroline discuss her judo-fueled rise to fighting fame and why she's at...

Public Displays of Affection Politics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? And, do you love it or hate it? Listen in to lea...

Do men and women cook differently? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Traditionally, cooking has been considered a female task. Yet in the professional realm, men predominate. Why? Do men and women cook food differently? Molly and Cristen explore gender issues in the...

SMNTY Classics: Is dieting antifeminist? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this classic episode, we look back to Kjiersten Gruys, who went a year without looking in a mirror to readjust how she looks at her body. So how does losing weight for health compare to losing w...

Gender Disparity from Beyond the Grave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Men get more obituaries than women. The New York Times' Jessica Bennett is trying to fix that.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Breastaurants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 1983, the first Hooters restaurant opened, unofficially inventing the "attentive service sector" restaurant industry. Colloquially known as breastauarants, these man cave-themed eateries trade o...

How did Henrietta Lacks revolutionize modern medicine? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did the medical community wrongfully exploit the Lacks family? Listen in to learn how John Hopkins Hospital got a hold of Henrietta Lacks' "immortal" HeLa cells, how these cells transformed modern ...

How has Title IX evolved? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although Title IX is now associated with its impact on female athletics in educational arenas, the woman who spurred the law's passage had a different agenda. Molly and Cristen examine Title IX's o...

Feminist Movie Friday: All Them Witches from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches, and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus? Learn more about your ad-c...

The Feminism of Finances from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How does knowledge around finances empower women, and how does it relate to feminism? Financial coach Caroline Snyder joins us for a conversation all about women and money. Learn more about your a...

How the Jane Collective helped women get abortions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before Roe v Wade made abortion legal, women still needed them. B is joined by Heather Booth who started an underground network to give women abortion access. Learn more about your ad-choices at h...

The Waitress Workforce from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Waitresses are a cornerstone, though often underappreciated and underpaid, of the food industry. Cristen and Caroline serve up a history of this female-dominated service sector and why gender is al...

Why are some girls called tomboys? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is the etymology of "tomboy," and how has it evolved from meaning a whiskey-drinking man to a rough-and-tumble girl? Tune in to learn more about pop culture, tomboys, sissies and gender identi...

Why did Chinese women bind their feet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Foot binding is an ancient Chinese practice that was popular for centuries before it was outlawed in 1912. Molly and Cristen take a closer look at this extreme practice's history, cultural signific...

Hello 2020s! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Goodbye 2010s, hello 2020s! Anney and Samantha discuss what the next decade might hold for feminism, for the show, and for ourselves, and make a few bold predictions along the way. Learn more abou...

March for Our Lives and Gun Violence as a Feminist Issue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

B revisits our ep on gun violence to give an update on the March on Our Lives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Birth of Maternity Fashion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Compared to pregnancy, the history of maternity clothes is in its infancy. Cristen and Caroline strut through the timeline of maternity fashion and what those prenatal outfits then and now tell us ...

Why do people buy into fitness fads? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

From ancient Greek stone-lifting to modern-day shake weights, fitness fads have been around for ages. What's the deal with gendered marketing and fitness fads? Listen in to learn why toning sneaker...

Why do men propose? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In most modern cultures, it's traditional for men to propose marriage to women. But where did this tradition come from? Should women propose to men? Molly and Cristen investigate the origins and cu...

SMNTY Classics: Why are humans helpful? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are men or women more cooperative? In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the science of cooperation, including how selfishness evolutionarily bred cooperation. Learn more about you...

How Jenny Yang is making space for Asian women in comedy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

B shares a few laughs funny lady Jenny Yang and talks through how to make comedy more inclusive. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Why America Hates Maternity Leave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why is the United States the only developed nation that offers no federally mandated paid maternity leave? Cristen and Caroline trace the origin of America's paltry postnatal care to World War II a...

Domestic Service from Downton Abbey to Today from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Cristen and Caroline dive into the history of British domestic service as well as race and domestic service in the United States. Tune in to learn more about immigration, exploitat...

Why are bad boys appealing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

According to anecdotal evidence and some studies, women are often attracted to "bad boys" -- risk-taking, narcissistic types. Molly and Cristen discuss three personality traits that make bad boys (...

Female Firsts: Ban Zhao from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the final female firsts of the year, Yves discusses Ban Zhao, China's first female historian. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How Clinic Escorts Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A behind the scenes look at the escorts at the front lines of the War on Women's Health Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Bye Felipe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Online dating offers documentary proof of men not handling women's sexual rejection gracefully. Cristen and Caroline talk about what happens when masculinity constructs and swiping left collide and...

What happens at the gynecologist's office? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At what age should a woman first go to the gynecologist? Do women prefer female gynecologists? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explain the Stuff Mom Never Told You about OB-GYN visits. Learn mor...

What's it like to have a baby in the NICU? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore how babies are cared for at a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, and share tips for parents with children in the NICU. Learn more about your ad-choic...

Goodbye 2010s! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the decade comes to a close, Anney and Samantha look back on some of the biggest moments for women in the 2010s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

WorkWives & Ladyfriends: A SMNTY live celebration from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Taped lived from, SXSW, we're doing a deep dive on the importance of the work wife and the ins and outs of lady-friendships. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-adv...

The Dead Ladies Project from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In her new book, author Jessa Crispin travels the world solo, following in the footsteps of artists who've come before. Caroline and Cristen chat with the writer and Bookslut founder about trading ...

What is the Cult of New Domesticity? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are so many people drawn to cooking, crafts and lifestyles from a bygone era? How do Etsy, Pinterest and mommy blogs fuel new domesticity? Tune in as Cristen and Caroline interview with Emily M...

Condoms, Condoms, Condoms! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Condoms have a surprisingly long and storied history, as well as lots of fun nicknames! Molly and Cristen take a detailed look at these popular prophylactics, past and present, in this episode. Le...

SMNTY Classics: Queering Romantic Comedies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Time for another classic! According to the romantic comedy canon, only straight people fall in love. In the final installment of their rom com podcast series, Cristen and Caroline examine how mains...

What Homelessness Looks Like For Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

... And how you can help. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Feminist Transphobia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

"Trans-exclusionary radical feminists," or TERFs, is considered a slur. Yet, some radical feminists who define womanhood through biology rather than gender identity exist. Cristen and Caroline expl...

A Sweaty History of the American Gym from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When did people start exercising for their health? How were women were responsible for the rise of public gyms and health spas? Listen in to learn more about Jack Lalanne, the Cold War and the Mode...

Can you die of a broken heart? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Someone who is suffering from emotional stress and pain is said to have a "broken heart," but only in a metaphorical sense. Sometimes, however, the damage can be physical. Find out how Broken Heart...

Women of Harry Potter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Guest Vanessa Zoltan stops by to discuss the women of the Harry Potter universe, and why examining fictional works through a feminist lens matters. Bonus discussion of Jane Eyre. Learn more about ...

The Women of Wakanda from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

B is joined by Still Processing's Jenna Wortham to talk through the women in the hit film Black Panther. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Lavender Menace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Betty Friedan, author of "The Feminine Mystique," once infamously referred to radical lesbian feminists as a "lavender menace" that threatened the credibility of the National Organization for Women...

How Testosterone Works from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How does this muscle-building hormone act in the body? What's the relationship between testosterone and masculinity? Does testosterone fuel aggression, or the other way around? Join Cristen and Car...

The Sobering History of Women Bartending from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today female bartenders are common across America -- but this wasn't always the case. Join Molly and Cristen as they explore the history of women bartenders in the US, touching on feminism, employm...

Famous Female Food Mascots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Betty Crocker, Aunt Jemima, Mrs. Butterworth - are any of these famous female food mascots based on a real person? What does pancake syrup have to do with it? What's the deal with Mrs. Butterworth ...

Lisa Simpson IRL from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this super-special SMNTY, Yeardley Smith, aka the voice of Lisa Simpson, sits down with B to talk about Springfield's favorite lil feminist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ihe...

Margaret Mead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nicknamed Mother to the World, Margaret Mead was an icon of cultural anthropology who laid an academic foundation for the sexual revolution and second wave feminism. Cristen and Caroline explore Ma...

Mother-in-Law or Monster-in-Law? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Most people are familiar with the trope of the terrible, no good mother-in-law, and studies confirm often-strained mother-in-law relationships. So does this stereotype have evolutionary roots? List...

Should you consider a prenup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Prenuptial agreements aren't just the province of celebrities and wealthy people. In this episode, Molly and Cristen take a critical look at prenups and their stipulations and discuss some practica...

Georgia Election On Our Mind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Melody Bray joins us once again to discuss what happened in Georgia during the Presidential election, what to look out for in the upcoming runoffs in the state, and the importance of grassroots org...

SMNTY Classics: Do Sisters Make You Happier? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Multiple studies indicate that people with sisters seem to be happier than people with brothers -- but what does this mean, and could it be true? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.i...

The future of SMNTY from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On E's' last official SMNTY episode, we look back on what a wild ride it's been. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Feminist Anthropology from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anthropology, or the study of past and present humans, was a discipline largely developed by and focused on men. Cristen and Caroline examine how pioneering women anthropologists and the rise of fe...

Is foodie culture the new art? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is food porn unhealthy? Do foodies represent a cultural era of feast or famine? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the rise of the foodie and the culinary hipster. Learn more about your ad-...

Should women own guns? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Gun ownership is most often associated with men, but should women own guns for personal safety? Is gun ownership a feminist issue, or a marketing ploy? In this episode, Molly and Cristen frame the...

Monday Mini: New Year's Pressure on Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Where did the pressure to kiss someone at midnight on New Year's come from? Are resolutions harmful or hurtful? What do onesies have to do with it? Everything, it turns out. Learn more about your ...

SMNTY Classics: How Much Is Virginity Worth? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What’s the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated with both sacredness and stigma, especially for women? Is virginity a valueless construct rather than an actual physical state? ...

Domestic Violence in Our House from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our very own White House is being used. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Samurai Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did women samurai exist in ancient Japan? Cristen and Caroline uncover the truth about Japanese women warriors and how their uncommon backstories became the stuff of legend. Learn more about your ...

Is food the new sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want pizza and chocolate more than sex? Surveys suggest yes. Listen in to learn more about how food and sex collide in the brain. Learn mo...

Is there a female equivalent to a bachelor? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The term "bachelor" is commonly applied to single men, but is there a satisfactory female equivalent? Molly and Cristen discuss various terms that have been used to describe single women over the y...

A Few of SMNTY's Favorite Things from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the holiday season in full swing and the year's end fast approaching, Anney and Samantha take a moment in this very stressful year to share some of their favorite things about this time of yea...

The Shame and Blame Game from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The definitions of shame and guilt are still the source of much academic debate. In this episode, Anney and Samantha talk gender differences when it comes to shame, blame and guilt and dig into the...

How Sponsored Content killed the Mommy Internet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mom bloggers say the internet has changed. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The Asian Fetish from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The fetishization of East Asian women, derisively referred to as "yellow fever," is as old as the Silk Road. Cristen and Caroline unpack the history and Hollywood perpetuation of stereotyping Asian...

How much is virginity worth? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What's the deal with virginity auctions? Why is virginity associated with both sacredness and stigma, especially for women? Is virginity a valueless construct rather than an actual physical state? ...

Do men go through menopause? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors have identified a condition called andropause that affects middle-aged men's moods and hormone levels. It's sometimes referred to as "male menopause," but is that really an accurate descri...

Female Firsts: Kono Yasui from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode of female firsts, Yves brings us the story of Kono Yasui, the first Japanese woman to get doctorate in science. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-...

Why Are We So Quick to Label Women? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As humans we love labeling people. Why is that, and why are we so ready to label women? Anney and Samantha dish on the science of labeling and the pros and cons. Learn more about your ad-choices a...

Mass Shootings Are A Feminist Issue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Like many mass shooters, the Parkland shooter had a history of troubling behavior against women. We need to talk about it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-adver...

Free the Nipple from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Why are women on social media intentionally letting their nips slip? Cristen and Caroline discuss the history and celebrity-fueled rise of the Free the Nipple movement and what bare nipples have to...

Should we ignore food expiration dates? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Tis the season for throwing away tons of food. Did you know that the federal government only mandates expiration dates on infant formula and baby food? What do the dates on food packaging really me...

Where are the women of Wall Street? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

If there were more women on Wall Street, would the financial crisis have happened? Are women more suited to the world of finance than men, or less? Molly and Cristen explore these questions and the...

Monday Mini: Telling Family No from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Friend of the show Courtney stops by in time for the holidays to share her advice on how to tell family no. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

SMNTY Classics: Do Female Astronauts Have the Right Stuff? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When Kennedy announced the lunar missions, several women hoped to make the trip. The women of Mercury 13 excelled at physical testing yet weren't allowed to work at NASA. Why? Find out in this clas...

US Women of Color to Watch in the Winter Olympics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We’re cheering on team USA - and especially this extraordinary boundary-breaking women of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Why can't women go topless? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Did you know it's legal in most states for women to go topless? Cristen and Caroline explore the history of men and women taking off their shirts in public and why toplessness is a feminist issue. ...

UTIs 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How do urinary tract infections happen? Why are cranberries the magical fruit cure for UTIs? Join Cristen and Caroline as they take a closer look at urinary tract infections, from what they are to ...

Can educating girls save Guatemala? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Inspired by the Stuff You Should Know guys' recent podcasts on Cooperative for Education and breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala, Molly and Cristen explore why education is so important in G...

The Legacy of Lolita from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Host of the Lolita Podcast and The Bechdel Cast Jamie Loftus joins us once again to discuss the very complicated legacy of Lolita. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podca...

Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha dive into the feminism of two holiday classics: Batman Returns and Iron Man 3 (with bonus discussion on Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse). Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

Larry Nassar's Crimes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Larry Nassar was convicted for decades of serial sexual abuse. Here's what his crimes tell us about how society sees women and girls Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/pod...

The High Priestess of Soul from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Nina Simone was a musical prodigy and civil rights activist whose iconic voice and style shaped the sound of modern jazz and soul. Cristen and Caroline explore the tempestuous woman behind the arti...

Does the rhythm method work? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is the rhythm method and who developed it? Why is the rhythm method referred to as "Catholic roulette"? Are the rhythm method and other forms of natural birth control effective? Join Cristen a...

Can men and women really be friends? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Popular culture would suggest that heterosexual men and women can't have purely platonic relationships, but is this claim really valid? Molly and Cristen take a closer look at cross-sex friendships...

SMNTY v. the Supreme Court from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Court is in session for this episode on the history (and future) of women on the US Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Indigenous Women You Need to Know from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Natalie Evans of the Some Kind of Brown Podcast discusses some of America's most badass indigenous women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

This Black History Month, Don't Forget About the Women! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Black History Month is the perfect time to remember that women's contributions often go unnoticed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Borderline Personality Disorder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is borderline personality disorder, and why did doctors think it disproportionately affected women? Cristen and Caroline examine the history and emerging treatments of this mental health condi...

Is dieting antifeminist? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kjiersten Gruys went a year without looking in a mirror to readjust how she looks at her body. So how does losing weight for health compare to losing weight to meet beauty standards? Is intentional...

Is autism underdiagnosed in girls? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Autistic spectrum disorders are typically associated with boys, a fact which may make it harder for girls with autism to be diagnosed properly. In this episode, Molly and Cristen define autism and ...

MM: Egypt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha take a look at the #MeToo movement in Egypt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Emotional Labor: Holiday Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to the holidays, women often shoulder a bulk of the responsibility for making them magical, whether it's meal-planning, meal-cooking, gift-buying, gift-wrapping, gift-shipping, decora...

Why Are Millennial Women So Into Horoscopes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Horoscopes have been labeled “millennial spirituality” and are taking over the internet. What gives?! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Period Pride from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the 1970s, Germaine Greer encouraged women to taste their own menstrual blood. These days, artists are creating work about periods to help erase the menstruation stigma. Cristen and Caroline loo...

The Friendzone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What is the "friendzone" and where did the term come from? How does getting in - and out - of the friendzone work? Can friendships survive the friendzone? (Studies say maybe.) Tune in to learn more...

Are men or women better drivers? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In today's episode, Molly and Cristen tackle one of the biggest gender stereotypes out there: Men are better drivers than women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast...

Female Firsts: Cathay Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's Female Firsts focuses on Cathay Williams, the first documented Black woman to enlist and serve as a buffalo soldier in the U.S. Army. Tune into this officially technically cool episode. Le...

Imagining Forgiveness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Deeply personal and emotional, forgiveness is also deeply difficult, fraught, and when it comes it to women, sometimes weaponized. Anney and Samantha debunk some forgiveness myths, discuss how-tos,...

Can A Marriage Be Feminist? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Newly-engaged E and marriage-agnostic B sit down with writer Jill Fillipovic to find out if there’s such a thing as a feminist marriage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com...

Podcasting Women: Chicks Who Script from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Chicks Who Script is a hilarious and insightful podcast focusing on women and the film industry. Screenwriters Lauren Schacher, Maggie F. Levin and Emily Blake talk with Cristen and Caroline about ...

Gender and Internet Trolling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are more men Internet trolls? Why is there so much misogyny and slut shaming in Internet trolling - and what can we do about it? Join Cristen, Caroline and TechStuff co-host Jonathan as they discus...

Boob Politics: The Cleavage Issue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There's been a lot of breast-related news lately, from a controversial bra ad to a popular Internet meme. What's the big deal about boobs? Molly and Cristen explore the history, politics and symbol...

SMNTY Book Club: A Beautiful Work in Progress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does an athlete look like? For this month's book club, Anney and Samantha delve into themes around atleticism, stereotypes, health, running, motivation and the power of support with Mirna Vale...

SMNTY Classics: Is Food the New Sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Have food morals replaced sexual morals? Do modern humans want pizza and chocolate more than sex? Surveys suggest yes. Listen in to this classic to learn more about how food and sex collide in the ...

Is Skincare Feminism’s New Salve? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Skincare became many feminist’s new form of self-care in 2017. But can we detoxify our way past the patriarchy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Podcasting Women (and Bryan Safi): Throwing Shade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Throwing Shade is podcasting's funniest weekly commentary on feminist and LGBT issues. Cristen and Caroline talk to comedians and hosts Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi about how they met at Current TV, ...

What is Empty Nest Syndrome? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When kids fly the coop, do parents come down with empty nest syndrome? It's no secret that kids leaving home often requires parents to renegotiate their relationships. Listen in to learn how moms a...

What is male studies? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although men's studies is already an established academic discipline, a new discipline has recently emerged that aims to focus exclusively on the male gender. Molly and Cristen explore what makes m...

Monday Mini: Title IX from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Anney and Samantha talk college and Title IX updates. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Fangirls Just Wanna Have Fun from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As a culture, we are uncomfortably comfortable with mocking fangirls. Why is that? Spoiler alert, it's sexism. Anney and Samantha trace the history of fangirls and our dismissal of them, and discus...

Oprah 2020? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After her inspiring Golden Globes speech, E&B break down the case for and against President Oprah Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Waist Training from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Women across Instagram are wearing corsets while they work out. No really. Cristen and Caroline take on the waist training exercise fad by consulting corset history, waist training-wary doctors and...

What's with the interest in Pinterest? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Who came up with Pinterest and why? Why is Pinterest so popular among women? In this episode, Cristen and Caroline do more than answer these questions -- they also explore Manteresting, Gentlemint ...

The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implicatio...

SMNTY Classics: The Ballad of Dolly Parton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To celebrate her January 20 birthday and her current involvement in a possible COVID-19 vaccine, Cristen and Caroline look at the incredible life of country music legend Dolly Parton and why many c...

A Not-So-Scandalous Look At Sex, Politics and Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The recent resignation of Representative Katie Hill raised questions around abuse, revenge porn, and #metoo. Anney and Samantha look at past examples of women involved in political scandals and exa...

What does it mean to be ‘Unladylike’ in 2018? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Bridget and Emilie sit down with former SMNTY hosts, Cristen & Caroline to hear how they’re embracing being ‘Unladylike’ and how you can, too. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.ihea...

Podcasting Women: Black Girls Talking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Black Girls Talking is a must-hear podcast on pop culture, representation, and feminism hosted by Alesia, Fatima, Ramou and Aurelia. Cristen and Caroline chat with hosts Alesia and Aurelia about th...

Why are interracial marriages on the rise? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Thanks to sociocultural evolution, interracial marriage is increasingly common. Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore Loving v. Virginia, why worrying about children in these marriages is outda...

Are there feminist role models in children's literature? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about feminist role models in children's literature, specifically citing three beloved children's series as examples of literature that provides strong role ...

Feminist Movie Wednesday: Knives Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For a very special edition of Feminist Movie Wednesday, Anney and Samantha discuss the feminism of Rian Johnson's 2019 murder mystery film Knives Out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://n...

SMNTY Classics: Firefighting Women from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Although women have served as volunteer firefighters since the 19th century, putting out fires for a living is one of the hardest careers for women to pursue today. Brush up on the history of women...

Aziz Ansari, #MeToo, and the Media from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What allegations against comedian Aziz Ansari means for #MeToo. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

How to Pee Standing Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

When it comes to bathroom hygiene, access and safety, peeing standing up is a legitimate concern for many women and trans men. Cristen and Caroline talk female urinary devices (FUDs), from the firs...

How Hormones Affect Obesity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are hormones to blame for the obesity epidemic? Join Cristen and Caroline as they unravel the facts surrounding obesity, from genetic predispositions to the ways in which testosterone and estrogen ...

Who was Wilma Mankiller? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Wilma Mankiller was the first female to be elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Molly and Cristen celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mankiller and discuss the role of feminism in American I...

How to be an Activist with AAFC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two of the co-leaders of the Asian American Feminist Collective join us to discuss how to advocate and be an activist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Monday Mini: Poland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Poland has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, recently leading to countrywide protests. Anney and Samantha look into Poland's laws around abortion and why (and how) people are pr...