Stuff Mom Never Told You

Monday Mini: Women and Antarctica May 20, 2024

Even in one of the most isolated places in the world, women cannot escape sexism and harassment. Recent whistleblower accounts of women's experiences in Antarctica serve as a grim reminder of this.

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SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 3) May 18, 2024

As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness in this classic, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples?

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The Bumble Fumble May 17, 2024

Recently, online dating service Bumble went viral for all the wrong reasons with an ad campaign. We break down what went wrong, why people were so angry, and the company's response.

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Happy Hour #128: Wedding Reflections May 16, 2024

Weddings can be beautiful expressions of love and a place for reunions and celebration. They also can sometimes bring out questions about singlehood, in yourself and in strangers.

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Introducing: Bridgerton The Official Podcast Season 3 May 16, 2024

Hi, SMNTY listeners! We are super excited about the return of Bridgerton: The Official Podcast and want you to share in the excitement with us. Alongside a new season of the TV show is the companion podcast, which takes you behind the scenes through interviews with actors, writers, directors, and more. We think you'll want to tune in, but don't just take our word for it. Check out the trailer and decide for yourself!

Ready for more? Tune in weekly to Bridgerton: The Official Podcast. Available on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!

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SMNTY Interviews: Emma Grace the Entomologist May 15, 2024

This is a big year for bug science as two broods of cicadas are set to emerge. We connected with Emma Grace the entomologist to learn about women in entomology, bug science, cicadas and Star Wars.

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Feminists Around the World: Legends of Hawaiian Surfing May 14, 2024

We highlight some of the Hawaiian women making waves in the surfing world.

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Monday Mini: Hyper Independence May 13, 2024

What is hyper independence? What does it have to do with women, trauma and relationships? We explain.

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Spoiled Saturdays: Past Lives May 11, 2024

The 2023 film Past Lives is a beautiful, critically acclaimed look at diverging paths and identities. We talk destiny, true love, childhood sweethearts and wondering about the path not taken.

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Happy Hour #127: Politically Erect (SATC S3 Ep2) May 10, 2024

We continue our watch of Sex and the City, chatting about dating politicians, politics and figuring out who you want to date.

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SMNTY Classics: Mentors and MomStuff May 09, 2024

Mentors and role models can be hugely empowering for women. In this classic, Anney gushes about her mom, and we discuss the value of having strong women in our lives.

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Book Club: The Gangster We Are All Looking For May 08, 2024

The Gangster We Are All Looking For by Vietnamese-American author lê thi diem thúy is a poetic look at immigration, memory, trauma, identity and loss.

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Feminists Around the World: Hawai'ian Women in Surfing May 07, 2024

In the first part of our look at Hawai'ian women surfers and history, we delve into the work of surfer and writer Mindy Pennybacker.

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Monday Mini: Why Are We Still Sexualizing Women's Athletic Uniforms? May 06, 2024

Recently, Nike got in some hot water after debuting a very revealing women's uniform for Team USA's track and field competitors. We chat about the internet firestorm that ensued, the company's response, and why it is (and has been) an issue.

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SMNTY Classics: The Star Wars Prequels May 04, 2024

In this classic, Anney and Samantha talk crop tops, space politics, forbidden love and Padmé Amidala. We hope we're not breaking your heart and going down a path you can't follow. Also all who hate sand are welcome.

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Feminist Movie Friday: 10 Things I Hate About You May 03, 2024

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the film 10 Things I Hate About You, we take a look back at the popular retelling of The Taming of the Shrew.

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Happy Hour #126: Always In Motion Is Star Wars May 02, 2024

Got blue milk? Anney does, and in anticipation of Star Wars day, she breaks down some what-could-have-beens and theories circulating in the Star Wars fandoms.

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Women, May Day and International Workers' Day May 01, 2024

For many of us, May Day conjures images of Spring Festivals, but also a day dedicated to workers' rights, known as International Workers' Day. The two are related, and shine a light on so many intersectional issues that continue to be important.

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Feminists Around the World: Tawakkul Karmān Apr 30, 2024

Yemeni activist who has been working for the rights and nonviolent resistance for women’s rights and freedoms.

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Monday Mini: Man v. Bear Apr 29, 2024

Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more.

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SMNTY Classics: Women and Happiness (Part 2) Apr 27, 2024

In part two of this classic, we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 5) Apr 26, 2024

In the wake of a dire message, Tilda and Madison ponder the 'right' course of action and wrestle with morality in a dying world.

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Happy Hour #125: Where There's Smoke (SATC S3 Ep. 1) Apr 25, 2024

Our watch podcast of Sex and the City is back! We open Season 3 with a bang, bringing in our friend and executive producer Maya to discuss the idea of women and rescue, independence, and not so great dudes.

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The First Lady of the Internet Apr 24, 2024

Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.

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Fictional Feminists Around the World: Samantha Carter Apr 23, 2024

In Stargate SG-1, Samantha Carter held many titles and shattered many stereotypes (while also upholding some). We decode her fictional and IRL accomplishments and legacy.

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Monday Mini: The Song of Cicadas Apr 22, 2024

As we prepare for the historic emergence of two broods of cicadas, we unearth the story of the often forgotten woman behind a key cicada discovery.

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SMNTY Classics: Women And Happiness, Part 1 Apr 20, 2024

What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. In this classic, we react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please.

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The Gendering of Weed Apr 19, 2024

With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis.

Links:

Sexism and the Weed industry:

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/01/sexism-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot-industry-no-girls-in-the-grow/

Women and the War on Drugs:

https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1113962?ln=en&v=pdf

Indigenous Women Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2024/04/11/how-indigenous-women-are-revolutionizing-the-cannabis-industry/?sh=d07964d6c3a0

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Happy Hour #124: Video Made the Podcast Star Apr 18, 2024

At one time, Stuff Mom Never Told You had a big video component. Anney looks back at when editing video was her primary job as part of this show, the constant second-guessing and some accomplishments.

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Female Firsts: 50th Episode Extravaganza! Apr 17, 2024

For the 50th episode of Female Firsts with Yves, we came together in person to celebrate, reflect, and tease the future.

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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman Apr 16, 2024

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman fell in love with birds as a child, and that has translated to her educating her community on the importance of protecting a local species of bird under threat.

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Monday Mini: The Eclipse Apr 15, 2024

Since the beginning of time, eclipses have caused fascination and stories. We shine a light on some of these stories and beliefs.

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SMNTY Classics: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss Apr 13, 2024

Weight loss is not always a good thing, yet it's often something that is complimented. Anney and Samantha dig into why it's complicated in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: New Moon and Eclipse Apr 12, 2024

In a special double feature episode on New Moon and Eclipse, we continue our take on the Twilight saga with super producer Christina. We break down the themes, take a quiz and do dramatic reenactments.

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Happy Hour #123: Preparing for a Funeral Apr 11, 2024

Funerals and death can bring up all kinds of feelings that can be hard to make sense of, and also highlight family traditions and fault lines. Samantha shares a recent experience.

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Book Club: Tentacle Apr 10, 2024

A dystopian climate change time travel novel that tackles issues of environmentalism, colonization, gender, queerness, race, class, art and all kinds of other things, Indiana Rita's 2015 work Tentacle almost defies explanation. We break down this futuristic vision and what it says about our past, present and future.

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Feminists Around the World: An Update on the 4B Movement Apr 09, 2024

We take a look back at the 4B feminist movement in South Korea, and discuss where some issues are.

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Monday Mini: The Landlord Apr 08, 2024

The power dynamic of landlords goes back centuries, and persists today. And there are a lot of gendered stereotypes wrapped up in it.

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SMNTY Classics: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives Apr 06, 2024

How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Interviews: Meredith Goldstein Apr 05, 2024

Advice columnist, author, journalist, podcaster, and pop culture enjoyer Meredith Goldstein joins us to talk about the power of the breakup story, the art and importance of advice columns, changing dating landscapes, and the podcast Love Letters. Also vampires.

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Happy Hour #122: Horror Movie Roundup Apr 04, 2024

Anney lays down her feminist thoughts of some recent horror movies: Late Night with the Devil, You'll Never Find Me and The Royal Hotel.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.2) Apr 03, 2024

Our duo continues to flee from mysterious forces and tries to find shelter from the cold, when they are contacted by a surprising person from their past with unclear motives.

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Feminists Around the World: Trans Non-Profits Apr 02, 2024

Today we highlight four organizations doing hard and important work in the realm of trans rights.

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Monday Mini: An Update On Home Ownership Apr 01, 2024

With the anniversary of buying her home coming up, Samantha gives some updates and advice on home ownership.

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SMNTY Classics: Women and Reddit Mar 30, 2024

Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between. We break down some of the popular site’s issues, and how one particular subreddit is shining a light on gender inequality in this classic episode.

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Female Firsts: Frances Anne Rollin Whipper Mar 29, 2024

Yves joins us to crack open the pages of the life of Frances Anne Rollin Whipper, a Black author and diarist with a couple of firsts under her belt.

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Happy Hour #121: The Power of Food Mar 28, 2024

We talk about comfort foods, food memories and traditions - and how things have changed between generations.

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Teen Magazines: On the Edge of Seventeen Mar 27, 2024

In our ongoing look at magazines, we dig into teen magazines - the big players, their success, the helps and harms, and their evolution. And quizzes. Oh the quizzes.

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Feminists Around the World: Elyse Fox and The Sad Girls Club Mar 26, 2024

Today we showcase the work of Elyse Fox and the Sad Girls Club and their work to highlight mental health issues and provide support particularly within in the Black community.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Reflects Mar 25, 2024

On the podcast anniversary of Samantha joining the show with our mini-series on trauma, we take a look back out how it came about and how it impacted us.

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SMNTY Classics: Women Candidates, Misinformation and Disinformation Mar 23, 2024

In this classic, Bridget Todd joins us once again to discuss disinformation this election cycle, how it specifically impacts women and especially Black women and women of color and ways we can combat it.

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SMNTY Interviews: Park Cannon Mar 22, 2024

SMNTY is overjoyed to once again be joined by Georgia House Representative Park Cannon. We check in on reproductive rights, voting rights, and why elections matter.

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Happy Hour #120: Savoring Savor Mar 21, 2024

Take a jaunt down memory lane with us as Anney reflects on the anniversary of becoming a podcast host.

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What's Going On with the US TikTok Ban? Mar 20, 2024

Bridget Todd joins us to break down the proposed TikTok ban in the US, what's behind it, what it means, and who it would most impact.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Aerith Gainsborough Mar 19, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most beloved games of all time, and at the heart of it is Aerith, a woman who embodies so much more than the various stereotypes people like to bestow on her. A woman who sells flowers, a warrior, a flirt and the last of her kind, her story resonated with so many.

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Monday Mini: Cozy Game Updates Mar 18, 2024

Samantha does a check in with cozy gaming, and some games she's enjoying right now.

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SMNTY Classics: Persuasions Mar 16, 2024

In this classic episode, SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Moana Mar 15, 2024

The 2016 movie Moana was groundbreaking in a lot of ways. We go over some of the reasons why as we find our way to the heart of this movie.

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Happy Hour #159: The Lost Druid Mar 14, 2024

We return to roots and celebrate with beer from The Lost Druids.

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Book Club: Pride and Prejudice Mar 13, 2024

It is time for the long-awaited episode on Jane Austen's enduring classic novel Pride and Prejudice. We navigate issues of class, romance, expectations, first impressions, and of course, pride and prejudice.

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Feminists Around the World: Nzambi Matee Mar 12, 2024

Today we share a piece of the amazing works of Nzambi Matee when it comes to sustainability, recycling and environmentalism.

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Monday Mini: Post Pandemic Social Anxiety Mar 11, 2024

If you are feeling extra awkward or heightened anxiety after the pandemic, you are not alone. We dig into some numbers and some personal experiences around Post Pandemic Social Anxiety.

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SMNTY Classics: Emotional Affairs Mar 09, 2024

When is it cheating if there's no sex or physical contact? Welcome to the murky world of emotional cheating. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline confront its warning signs, hallmarks and social media minefield.

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The Declining Birthrate Mar 09, 2024

Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism, there are many factors at play.

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Happy Hour #158: SMNTY Wants to Play A Game Mar 07, 2024

Anney gives an update on her gaming, from Dungeons and Dragons, Final Fantasy and Last of Us.

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The Comstock Act and Abortion Mar 06, 2024

What is the Comstock Act? Why is it coming up in many conservative conversations about banning abortion in the US? In the wake of 'fetal personhood' bills like the one recently seen in Alabama around IVF, we look at the Victorian era law being used to further the attack reproductive rights.

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Feminists Around the World: Guerline Jozef Mar 05, 2024

Today we're highlighting the work and activism of Haitian activist Guerline Jozef.

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Monday Mini: Doth SMNTY Speak Too Much? Mar 04, 2024

Where does the stereotype that women talk too much, and talk more than men, come from? Turns out there is a long history that we are still feeling to this day.

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SMNTY Classics: Abortion is a Tech Issue Mar 02, 2024

As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 4.1) Mar 01, 2024

After their mysterious pursuer finds their safe haven, Tilda and Madison are forced to flee.

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Happy Hour #157: The Leap Day Special Feb 29, 2024

It's Leap Day, and we're feeling celebratory, so we look back over a very busy month.

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Female Firsts: Belinda Sutton Feb 28, 2024

Yves joins us to discuss the story of Belinda Sutton, a Black woman who wrote one of the earliest known American petitions arguing for reparations.

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Feminists Around the World: Byllye Avery Feb 27, 2024

For this episode, we dig into the impactful work of Byllye Avery in the realm of healthcare.

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Monday Mini: The Work Spouse Feb 26, 2024

What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? We discuss examples, history and problems.

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SMNTY Classics: Sissieretta Jones Feb 24, 2024

In this classic episode, Yves joins us to shine a light on the compelling and storied life of Sissieretta Jones, the first Black American woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.

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Book Club: Pride Feb 23, 2024

It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, family, home and love with Ibi Zoboi's 2019 novel Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix. Anney and Samantha share their different takes based on their differing familiarities with Jane Austen's work.

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Happy Hour #156: Zero Proof Feb 22, 2024

Executive producer of the show Maya joins us IRL to delve into the world of zero-proof, spiritless cocktails, and shares one of her favorites.

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Deep Fakes 101 Feb 21, 2024

After some high profile recent cases and a long history of non-high profile cases, Bridget Todd joins us to break down the basics of deep fakes, cheap fakes, how it impacts women and what companies are doing about it (or not).

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Fictional Women Around the World: Monica Rambeau Feb 20, 2024

Marvel's Monica Rambeau, AKA Lieutenant Trouble, has had a wild ride from looking up as the stars as a child, to confronting a witch, getting her own powers, and reaching the stars as an adult. We track her journey and ponder her future.

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Monday Mini: The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Feb 19, 2024

The new Last of Us 2 Remaster came with a making-of documentary addressing topics like the pandemic, work-life balance, toxic fandom and women and violence. Anney has thoughts.

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SMNTY Classics: Alice Ball Feb 17, 2024

Yves shares the story of Alice Ball, the first woman to get a master's degree from the College of Hawaii and so much more in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Waiting to Exhale Feb 16, 2024

The 1995 movie Waiting to Exhale featured a blockbuster cast and centered around friends navigating loss, change and new beginnings. We talk themes around friendships, love and renewal.

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Happy Hour #155: Yola Mezcal Feb 15, 2024

We sip cocktails made with Yola Mezcal and talk about the women behind the company.

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SMNTY Interviews: Joan Michelson Feb 14, 2024

Joan Michelson of Electric Ladies Podcast (and a million other things) joins us for a very special episode to discuss climate justice, women in leadership and the amazing work women are doing. She also gives us a much needed pep talk.

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Feminists Around the World: SIHA Feb 13, 2024

Today we discuss the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa, or SIHA, and the work they've done for women in Africa.

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Monday Mini: Mistress Day Feb 12, 2024

Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started.

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SMNTY Classics: A Salty SMNTY Valentine's Feb 10, 2024

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 Valentine's in this classic episode. Will you be our Galentine?

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Online Dating Update: The Price of Love Feb 09, 2024

The world of online dating has undergone a lot of changes recently, introducing new paid tiers and AI. We talk about the cost of matching, harassment, scams and technology.

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Happy Hour #154: Marking the Passing of Time Feb 08, 2024

There are a lot of holidays and events going on at the moment. We run through traditions (or non-traditions), and ask if listeners have any they want to share.

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TikTok's Crisis of Femininity Feb 07, 2024

Friend of the show Joey joins us to explain girl trends on social media, what they say about where we are societally, why they are popular and why we need to critically question them.

Links:

Trad Wives:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/whats-missing-from-the-online-discourse-146893296/

The Feminization of Self-Care:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-mom-never-told-you-21123631/episode/smnty-classics-the-feminization-of-self-care-142681765/

Pick-me’s:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pick-mes/id1656465616?i=1000604970651

Coquette Capitalism:

https://www.tiktok.com/@c.a.i.t.l.y.n/video/7313264568569187630

Girl Hobbies:

https://www.tiktok.com/@raylot/video/7323330833283058975?q=girl%20hobbies&t=1707252860398

The suffocating trend cycle:

https://www.tiktok.com/@heidsbecker/video/7323388156588428587?_r=1&_t=8jc0RH6cu67&social_sharing=1

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Feminists Around the World: Paris Hatcher Feb 06, 2024

Paris Hatcher is a Black, queer feminist who has been integral in the fight for reproductive rights, voting rights and defining and living Black feminisms.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail (02/05/24) Feb 05, 2024

Its time again to bust open our digital inbox and read messages from you amazing listeners, ranging from Disney Princesses, tabletop games, haunted houses, AI and asexuality.

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SMNTY Classics: Getting to the Heart of Heartbreak Feb 03, 2024

From ill-advised haircuts to sobbing over breakup songs, heartbreak is a powerful thing that can make us do all kinds of stuff. In this classic, Anney and Samantha examine the gender differences in heartbreak, dig into whether it can be deadly, share some personal experiences, and ask the ever-important question: will our heartbreak go on and on?

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Women's Magazines, Diet Culture and Sex Advice Feb 03, 2024

SMNTY continues flipping through the history and impact of women's magazines, this time focusing on diet culture and sex advice.

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Happy Hour #153: SMNTY Checks In Feb 01, 2024

SMNTY talks about how they are doing.

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What's Missing from the Online Discourse on Trad Wives? Jan 31, 2024

The Traditional Wife, or 'Trad Wife', is getting a lot of traction online lately. Bridget Todd breaks down what a Trad Wife is, what they represent, why they may be having a bit of a moment on social media and how it may reflect the not so great situation women are in right now.

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Feminists Around the World: Lady Shug Jan 30, 2024

Lady Shug or Ky Victor is an Indigenous nonbinary queer drag activist working for equal rights and protections.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Girl Talk Jan 29, 2024

Continuing our reviews of tabletop games, we go retro with the very dated (and gendered) game Girl Talk. We talk tech and tropes. Will we ever get a date??

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SMNTY Classics: Uncle Nearest Whiskey Jan 27, 2024

For this classic happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 2 (Chapter 3) Jan 26, 2024

Tilda and Madison experience a brief respite as the cold rages outside their temporary safe haven, and Tilda's past decisions continue to cling to them like a shadow.

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Happy Hour #152: SMNTY Just Wants to Have Fun? Jan 25, 2024

Why we gotta make things so complicated? We discuss what happens when hobbies - everything - becomes work.

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Book Club: Y/N Jan 24, 2024

Esther Yi's 2023 novel Y/N delves into fandom, obsession and loneliness, all while blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Xena, Warrior Princess Jan 23, 2024

Xena: Warrior Princess took the world by storm, at one time the most popular show in the world. Xena served as a huge inspiration, left a lasting impact, and had a whole generation of Xabrielle shippers taking to the internet. We look into the history and legacy of this groundbreaking character.

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Monday Mini: Tabletop Game Reviews (Wingspan and Dutch Blitz) Jan 22, 2024

After a recent game night in part inspired by our episode on women and tabletop gaming, Anney and Samantha review the games Wingspan and Dutch Blitz.

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SMNTY Classics: How to Breakup with a Friend Jan 20, 2024

While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.

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Female Firsts: Drusilla Dunjee Houston Jan 19, 2024

Yves joins us to breakdown the historical publishing first of Drusilla Dunjee Houston, and a beef that it caused at the time.

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Happy Hour #151: New House, Who Dis? Jan 18, 2024

Sometimes you hear from someone you haven't heard from in several years, and you have to wonder - how did they find you? Samantha opens up about a recent experience.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Jan 17, 2024

The 2002 film My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a huge hit, and examined themes of gender roles, family, love and of course weddings. We take a look back on the film's impact and the messages that many of us can connect to.

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Feminists Around the World: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Jan 16, 2024

Pakistani activist, journalist, documentarian and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has made documentaries that have changed policies around gender rights, earned numerous accolades, and is now set to direct a new Star Wars movie.

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Monday Mini: What's with Women and the Stanley Cup? Jan 15, 2024

If you've been on social media recently, you've probably heard of the hugely popular Stanley cup. We break down what's going on, and how some calculated marketing targeting women is a part of it.

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SMNTY Classics: The Feminization of Self-Care Jan 13, 2024

What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Reflects on 2023 Jan 13, 2024

Now that 2023 is over, we reflect on some of our favorites episodes and moments, and look towards want we want for the future.

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Happy Hour #150: The Feminist Is Coming To Town Jan 11, 2024

Coming back to a small town as a feminist can make waves, good and bad. We share some recent experiences.

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The History and Growth of Women's Magazines Jan 11, 2024

Women's magazines have a long legacy of influence that exists to this day. We flip through the past of some of how some of the most impactful examples came to be.

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Feminists Around the World: Amazing Feminists of 2023 Jan 09, 2024

We look back on some of the amazing feminist accomplishments of 2023.

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Monday Mini: New Year's Blues Jan 08, 2024

A new year comes with resolutions, reflection, and sometimes sadness. We look into how the commercialization of the new year isn't always the greatest for women, and the science and reasons why you might be feeling down.

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SMNTY Classics: Uncorking Women and Wine Jan 06, 2024

Historically, women have been banned from most of the wine-making process, but it's a much different story today. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline detail how and why women not only are the primary wine consumers but also are becoming viticulture's most celebrated taste-makers.

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SMNTY Classics: What is Normal? Jan 05, 2024

The average-sized woman in America is between a size 14-16. But we hardly ever see that in our media or clothing choices. Anney and Samantha dig into why, and discuss the new 'normal' in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour # 149: Ethical Buying Jan 04, 2024

As we enter the new year, Samantha and Anney discuss the difficulties around ethical gift-giving.

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SMNTY Classics: The Impossible Goal Jan 03, 2024

Anney and Samantha talk about impossible goals, chasing perfection, fear of failure and self-sabotage in this classic episode.

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Feminists Around the World: Nia DaCosta Jan 02, 2024

Nia DaCosta is a record-breaking filmmaker. We highlight her story and accomplishments.

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Monday Mini: Perimenopause Jan 01, 2024

Even though perimenopause impacts so many people (and the economy), it has largely been ignored. We dig into the what, why, and the future.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 9 Dec 31, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the ninth and final episode, we discuss religion and trans people, and the harm caused by Christian Nationalism.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 8 Dec 31, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. In the eighth episode, we dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 7 Dec 31, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
There is a long and complex history around queer people and Western Christianity. In the seventh episode, we trace that history, and talk about how it's being weaponized in our current political environment.

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SMNTY Classics: A DIY Guide to Martha Stewart Dec 30, 2023

How did Martha Stewart get her start? How did she lose -- and recover -- her reputation and wealth? Is Martha Stewart good for women? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus 2, Chapter 2 Dec 30, 2023

Tilda and Madison finally have an intense conversation about the past and the future while taking shelter from the cold.

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Happy Hour #148: The Self Comparison Trap Dec 28, 2023

With a new year comes resolutions, but when you're comparing yourself to who you used to be when you were younger, this isn't necessarily helpful. We talk about new traditions and learning to accept change.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 6 Dec 27, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
How does Western Christianity impact views on divorce, especially for women? We dig into some numbers, theories and examples in the sixth episode.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Regina Mills (Part 2) Dec 26, 2023

In the second part of our breakdown of the Evil Queen Regina Mills from the show Once Upon A Time, we sift through what makes her 'evil', her redemption, and why people love her.

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Monday Mini: End of the Year Wrap Dec 25, 2023

Bidding farewell to 2023, Anney and Samantha recall some highlights, from writing and recording a book with an amazing team, finding our voice, and the magic of the the people behind SMNTY, both co-workers and listeners.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 5 Dec 24, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the fifth episode, we delve into how harmful religious ideas play into marriage and family.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 4 Dec 24, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the fourth episode, we discuss sexual abuse and religion.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Plays Wayhaven Dec 23, 2023

Vampires, romance and murder, oh my! In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha compare their choices and experiences playing the choose-your-own-adventure game, Wayhaven.

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Tech Things to Leave Behind in 2023 Dec 22, 2023

As the year comes to an end, Bridget Todd shares things in tech we need to leave behind, and what we need to take with us.

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Happy Hour #147: Friendsgivemas Dec 21, 2023

Samantha recounts a recent holiday gathering, the anxiety it inspired and what TikTok might have to do with it.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 3 Dec 20, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the third episode, we focus on the damages of purity culture, especially in the context of rape culture.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Regina Mills (Part 1) Dec 19, 2023

It's a SMNTY swap! In a special two part episode, Samantha takes over Fictional Women Around the World to shine a light on Regina Mills, AKA The Evil Queen, from the show Once Upon A Time.

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Monday Mini: Dr. TikTok Dec 18, 2023

More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 2 Dec 17, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the second episode, we discuss religious trauma syndrome and the pain of walking away from religion.

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SMNTY Playlist: Religious Trauma, Episode 1 Dec 17, 2023

SMNTY presents a playlist of our mini-series about religious trauma, women and marginalized folks.
In the first episode, we delve into the history, numbers and some personal experiences in the world of Western Christianity.

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SMNTY Classics: A Tale of Two Holiday Superhero Movies Dec 16, 2023

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) in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Die Hard Dec 16, 2023

Ho Ho Ho! For a special treat, Lauren Vogelbaum swings in to talk about her holiday classic Die Hard. We have a blast unpacking themes of women in the workplace, male friendships and an array of accents.

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Happy Hour #146: A Disturbance in the Happy Hour Dec 14, 2023

The Star Wars Special strikes back, in the form of a documentary. In this self-indulgent happy hour, Anney dishes on some of her recent Star Wars experiences.

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Book Club: Wayhaven (Books 2 and 3) Dec 13, 2023

We're back, choosing our adventure in The Wayhaven Chronicles 2 and 3! We compare notes of our choices, attempt to make sense of our very differing stories, talk love triangles, friendships, mothers, and of course, vampires.

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Feminists Around the World: WARN and Madonna Thunder Hawk Dec 12, 2023

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 Dec 11, 2023

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 (or not).

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SMNTY Classics: The One With Friendsgiving Dec 09, 2023

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 and marginalized folks.

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Unthawing Frozen: Part 2 Dec 08, 2023

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 Dec 07, 2023

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

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Unthawing Frozen: Part 1 Dec 06, 2023

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 movie got made and how it compares to the fairy tale.

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Feminists Around the World: Eun Jung Lee Ok Dec 05, 2023

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) Dec 04, 2023

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) Dec 02, 2023

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, decorating, cookie-baking, card-writing, phone-calling, peace-keeping, are you stressed yet?? We unwrap holiday emotional labor in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus Part 2 (Chapter 1) Dec 01, 2023

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 enemies and pondering the future.

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Happy Hour #144: Stressin' Around the Christmas Tree Nov 30, 2023

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 Nov 29, 2023

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 Nov 28, 2023

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

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Monday Mini: The Power of Friendship Nov 27, 2023

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 Nov 26, 2023

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, Katie and Yves talk with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls about what to do when our expectations don’t match our reality.

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SMNTY Classics: Men and Cars Nov 25, 2023

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 the wheel more often in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: What's Cooking? Nov 24, 2023

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 Nov 23, 2023

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 Nov 22, 2023

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 Nov 21, 2023

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 Nov 20, 2023

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

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SMNTY Classics: Life Day Nov 18, 2023

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 treasure.

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SMNTY Interviews: Raquel Willis Nov 17, 2023

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! Nov 16, 2023

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 state of Star Wars canon, the holiday special, and being a gigantic, galactic nerd who just wants to celebrate Life Day.

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Book Club: The Sea Cloak Nov 15, 2023

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 Nov 14, 2023

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 Nov 13, 2023

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 Nov 11, 2023

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 Nov 10, 2023

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 Nov 09, 2023

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

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SMNTY Classics: Cyberstalking and Sextortion Nov 08, 2023

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 can we protect ourselves online in this classic.

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Feminists Around the World: Farah Nabulsi Nov 07, 2023

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

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Monday Mini: Daylight Saving Time Nov 06, 2023

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 Nov 04, 2023

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 classic episode.

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SMNTY Interviews: Jo Piazza Nov 03, 2023

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 family history, murder, motherhood, and the influence of the internet, good and bad.

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Happy Hour # 140: Halloween Grab Bag! Nov 02, 2023

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 Nov 02, 2023

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 Oct 31, 2023

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

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Monday Mini: Haunted House Recap Oct 30, 2023

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 Oct 28, 2023

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 snap-apple and nut-crack night. We also take a quick look at gender differences in costuming and why they matter in this classic episode.

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What Scream Has to Say About Tech And Media Oct 27, 2023

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 Oct 26, 2023

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) Oct 25, 2023

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 Oct 24, 2023

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? Oct 23, 2023

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 Oct 21, 2023

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 around weight, fad diets, and women and religion.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Sissy Oct 20, 2023

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 Oct 19, 2023

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 Oct 18, 2023

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 Oct 17, 2023

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? Oct 16, 2023

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 Oct 14, 2023

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 Oct 13, 2023

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 other things.

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Happy Hour #137: Birthday Reflections Oct 12, 2023

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 Oct 11, 2023

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 Oct 10, 2023

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

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Oct 09, 2023

We open up our virtual mail box and talk about fandom, identity, names, and a bunch of random other things with messages from our listeners.

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SMNTY Classics: The Women of Urban Legends (Part 2) Oct 07, 2023

Dim your lights, pump up the volume and gather round for part two of our look into the women of urban legends in this classic episode.

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Making Space for Being Ace Oct 06, 2023

After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it.

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Happy Hour #136: A Tale of Two Trips Oct 05, 2023

Anney and Samantha recap their recent trips, and the members of the SMNTY team they got to hang with along the way.

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Divorce, Misogyny and the PR Machine Oct 04, 2023

The high profile divorce of celebrities Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas has put a spotlight on the misogynistic treatment of women and mothers, but also showcased how we aren't necessarily falling for it anymore.

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Feminists Around the World: Lilián Abracinskas Oct 03, 2023

Today we're talking about all the work Lilián Abracinskas for reproductive rights and feminism in Uruguay, and around the world.

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Monday Mini: Spotify Stalking Oct 02, 2023

The Internet is rife with ways to stalk people. One that many don't realize is called Spotify Stalking.

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SMNTY Classics: The Women of Urban Legends (Part 1) Sep 30, 2023

Don't say her name five times while looking in a mirror. Beware of the clicking of a high heel approaching. Anney and Samantha unearth some terrifying women of urban legends and discuss why these stories are so powerful in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Twilight Sep 29, 2023

Once in a blue moon, we do a combination book and movie episode. This is one of those times. Come along with us as we break down vampires, werewolves, love, baseball and camp with pop culture phenomenon Twilight.

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Happy Hour #135: Covid Contemplations Sep 28, 2023

Samantha is back from having Covid! She talks about her experience.

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Digging into the X-Files Sep 27, 2023

In a very special episode, guest host Lauren joins Anney in Vegas to discuss the impact of the X-Files from shipping, fandom, pantsuits and women in STEM on the 30th anniversary of the show.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Jo Harding Sep 26, 2023

We've got cows! We're back with a more disaster movie heroines, this time Twister's Dr. Jo Harding.

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Monday Mini: Sexism in Haunted Houses Sep 25, 2023

Haunted houses are a big business and it has historically been dominated by men who often cast women in the roles of the victims (or the sexy monster).

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SMNTY Classics: Mexican Gothic Sep 23, 2023

A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horror novel Mexican Gothic in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 12) Sep 22, 2023

Things come to a head when violence breaks out as the Resistance tries to obtain the vaccine, and Tilda learns more hard truths, and makes even harder choices.

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Happy Hour #134: You Should Be So Lucky Sep 21, 2023

In the wake of the strikes and missing Samantha, Anney contemplates when by helping, you might actually be hurting, and this idea 'you should be so lucky' to have your job.

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What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby Tells Us Sep 21, 2023

In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Ellie Sattler Sep 19, 2023

Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards.

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Monday Mini: What Possession Movie Tropes Say About Us Sep 18, 2023

A lot of movies about possession have been in the news lately, from The Exorcist to Talk To Me. But who gets possessed and why? Are these movies inherently conservative?

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SMNTY Classics: The Mummy Sep 16, 2023

While the 1999 action-adventure classic The Mummy might not top a lot of feminist movie lists, that didn't stop us from finding some feminist elements in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie in this classic episode.

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Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies) Sep 15, 2023

Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? We look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea.

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SMNTY Classics: Sex and the City Sep 14, 2023

In this happy hour classic, we revisit the first episode of our SATC watch episodes and discuss tropes, friendship, toxic masculinity, dramatic exits and of course, 90s fashion.

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SMNTY Classics: Women Writing Horror Sep 13, 2023

This classic episode is ALIVE! Anney and Samantha delve into the history of women crafting the stuff of nightmares in the realm of horror fiction. Bonus dramatic reading included.

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Fictional Women Around the World: The Guide Sep 12, 2023

The Guide from What We Do in the Shadows is powerful, knowledgeable and just wants to have friends.

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Monday Mini: The Trick Date Sep 11, 2023

Anney and Samantha dish on the phenomenon of tricking people into dates (oopsi-dating), and some of our own experiences around it.

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SMNTY Classics: Sports Boobs Sep 09, 2023

Studies have found that breasts have a significant impact of if and how girls and women exercise. in this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline work out how breast variety, bounce embarrassment and sports bra technology impact female fitness.

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SMNTY Classics: The Curse - Supernatural Menstruation Horror Sep 08, 2023

In a whole new take on the 'period piece', Anney and Samantha finally discuss the genre of horror known as 'supernatural menstruation horror' in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour #132: Con, Sweet Sep 07, 2023

Dragon Con 2023 has come to an end, and we go over some of the highlights, lowlights, and Disco Luke Skywalker spotlights. Also a recap of Star Wars Family Feud.

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SMNTY Ships It Sep 06, 2023

Shipping has gone from a derided part of fandom to a mainstream component, and with that has come good and bad. We talk about the history and psychology of shipping, and why shipping should be included in our conversations about the beauties and toxicities of fandom.

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Feminists Around the World: Suhani Jalota Sep 05, 2023

Today we're highlighting the work of social entrepreneur, scholar and activist Suhani Jalota.

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Monday Mini: An Update on the Women's World Cup Sep 04, 2023

The fallout continues from the forcible kiss at Spain's Women's World Cup awards ceremony. We dig into what is going on.

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SMNTY Classics: Post-Pandemic Confidence Sep 02, 2023

As we begin re-entering society, women are reporting low self-esteem around job performance and self-image. Anney and Samantha dig into the science of why that is, and how to deal with it in this classic episode.

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Edward Blum v Black Women Sep 01, 2023

After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized people, especially Black women. Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on and what the future may hold.

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Happy Hour #131: Gotcha! Aug 31, 2023

In this episode of b*tch and wine, we talk about a recent enlightening experience with a gotcha question in an interview and what it tells us about how necessary intersectional feminism is.

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Female Firsts: Lin Huiyin Aug 30, 2023

For today's episode, Yves highlights the storied and multifaceted career of Lin Huiyin, known as the first female architect in modern China.

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Feminists Around the World: Us! Aug 29, 2023

We wrote a book! We did some semi-successful promoting for it! We give each other - and the audience and crew - flowers for making it happen.

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Monday Mini: The Day Before the Book Aug 28, 2023

The SMNTY book is almost here! In honor of the book's release, we talk about our feelings and when celebrating feels messy.

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SMNTY Classics: Cosplaying While Woman Aug 26, 2023

Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman. We revisit these issues in this classic episode.

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The Power of Women's Soccer Aug 25, 2023

Now that the 2023 Women's World Cup has concluded, we bring on friend of the show and soccer fan Whitney to go over some highs and lows, some news and why it all matters.

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Happy Hour #130: Surprise, It's Your Birthday Aug 24, 2023

Another year, another birthday, which means introspection, mishaps and people pleasing. And surprise parties that are truly a surprise.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.2) Aug 23, 2023

Tilda grapples with new revelations about the motives of the Resistance, the potential of a vaccine and why the State is withholding it. A ghost from her past contacts her and she considers her name.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Hera Syndulla Aug 22, 2023

Star Wars' Hera is a talented pilot and skilled leader who brought together a crew that was pivotal in overthrowing the Empire. We share some of her history and wonder what's in her future.

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Monday Mini: What's Going on In Reality TV? Aug 21, 2023

A few recent incidents and reactions to them in the reality television world have raised a lot of questions. We dig into some of the implications.

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SMNTY Bonus: The Pantsuit Revolution Aug 20, 2023

In this bonus episode, we share a sneak peek of our upcoming audiobook Stuff Mom Never Told You: The Feminist Past, Present and Future, all about the history of the pantsuit revolution.

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SMNTY Classics: Ahsoka Tano Aug 19, 2023

Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Fried Green Tomatoes Aug 18, 2023

Anney and Samantha talk feminism, sexism, racism, friendship, love and queer elements with the film 90s Fried Green Tomatoes.

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Happy Hour #129: Names and Identity Aug 17, 2023

Samantha chats about identity and the implications of changing names.

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How to be a Feminist Business with Renee Powers Aug 16, 2023

Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society.

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Feminists Around the World: Rukka Sombolinggi Aug 15, 2023

Today, we are celebrating the works of AMAN (or the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of The Archipelago) Secretary General Rukka Sombolinggi.

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Monday Mini: Misinformation and Trafficking Aug 14, 2023

The film The Sound of Freedom is the latest in a long line of misinformation when it comes to trafficking. We talk about why it is so damaging.

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SMNTY Classics: Involuntary Celibacy Aug 12, 2023

Who are incels, and how did they go from people searching for connection and support online to a group largely composed of male supremacists calling for and sometimes committing real-life acts of violence against women? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic episode.

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What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary? Aug 11, 2023

Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it.

Action:

https://www.badinternetbills.com/

https://www.stopkosa.com/

https://www.noearnitact.org/

https://www.stoptherestrictact.org/

Teen Vogue article:

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth

Social Media Surgeon General report:

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

TikTok Series:

https://www.tiktok.com/@omarsbigsister/video/7219760562538827050

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Happy Hour #128: Specific Type of Nerdery Aug 10, 2023

What is a nerd? Anney and Samantha discuss.

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When Fandom Hurts Aug 09, 2023

What happens when you love something with all your heart and it hurts you? We delve into the emotional, grieving process of losing a fandom - specifically, Harry Potter - and why it hurts so much.

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Feminists Around the World: Mai Khoi Aug 08, 2023

In the face of censorship and government surveillance, Vietnamese musician Mai Khoi kept fighting to be heard and to change things in Vietnam.

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Monday Mini: Entertain Us Aug 07, 2023

Anney and Samantha discuss media they are enjoying, and ponder if there is something even more relaxing than cozy games.

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SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth Aug 05, 2023

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.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.2 Aug 05, 2023

Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. We dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.

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Happy Hour #127: SMNTY Checks In Aug 03, 2023

What is adulting, and how is SMNTY doing at it? We ask each other the dreaded question: "How are you?"

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 11.1) Aug 02, 2023

After finding the Resistance, Tilda learns not everything is what it seems.

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Feminists Around the World: COPA 71 Aug 01, 2023

SMNTY achieves a goal of talking about the history of women in soccer.

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Monday Mini: Toxic Cosmetic Surgery Jul 31, 2023

In recent years, there has been an uptick of self-identified incels getting cosmetic surgery, and it points to a lot of darker trends.

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SMNTY Classics: The Birds of Prey Jul 29, 2023

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha flip through the pages of the Birds of Prey comics, digging into past portrayals of Batgirl, Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress, special guest Harley Quinn, and others.

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Female Firsts: Mary Eliza Mahoney Jul 28, 2023

Yves joins us to shine a light on the first Black American professional Nurse, Mary Eliza Mahoney.

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Happy Hour #126: A Toast To Your Health Jul 27, 2023

Anniversaries, recent events and messages from you all have us reflecting on women, health and medicine, and not being believed or being dismissed.

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Women of Hip Hop Jul 26, 2023

Over the years, hip hop has evolved and women have been at the heart of it since the beginning. We highlight some of the legends.

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Feminists Around the World: Tarcila Rivera Zea Jul 25, 2023

Today we talk about the work of Indigenous activist Tarcila Rivera Zea.

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Monday Mini: What's Going on with the Entertainment Industry? Jul 24, 2023

In a historic strike of both writers and actors, we shine a light on what's going on and why it is an intersectional feminist issue. We also pull back the curtain on some Emmy news and why it has caused some controversy.

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SMNTY Classics: A Love Letter to Fanfiction Jul 22, 2023

Fanfiction has long been a very queer, very woman-dominated space. One of the biggest names in fanfic is AO3. We trace the history of this site, and ponder its future in this classic episode.

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Book Club: Care Work Jul 21, 2023

For this month's book, we discuss Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha's powerful 2018 book "Care Work: Dreaming Disability Justice."

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Happy Hour #125: Ex and the City (SATC S2 Ep. 18) Jul 20, 2023

In this very special season 2 finale episode of our Sex and the City series, we welcome listener Lou to discuss etiquette around exes, dramatic exits, and the age old question of platonic friendships in a heteronormative sense.

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Digital Control Jul 19, 2023

Bridget Todd joins us to discuss two high profile and vastly different instances of famous men using social media to shame or control women and their bodies.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Lauren Olamina Jul 18, 2023

Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower featured still relevant conversations around race, climate change, gender, and religion. It also featured a young Black protagonist with hyper-empathy named Lauren Olamina, who created her own religion when she saw a change that needed to happen.

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Monday Mini: Disability Pride Month Check-In Jul 17, 2023

For Disability Pride Month, we do a check-in on our personal experiences with disability and internalized ableism.

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SMNTY Classics: Digging Up Women Archaeologists Jul 15, 2023

Where are the women in archaeology? What is the 'Indiana Jones effect'? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the lives of Agatha Christie and other notable women in archaeology in this classic episode.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.1 Jul 14, 2023

There is a long and complex history around queer people and Western Christianity. We trace that history, and talk about how it's being weaponized in our current political environment.

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Happy Hour #124: The Princess is In Another Castle Jul 13, 2023

The nostalgia fueled Super Mario Brothers movie is a huge financial success, and Anney has some thoughts about it.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Coda Jul 12, 2023

The 2021 coming of age film Coda won many people's hearts (and some Academy Awards), but it also started a big and important conversation on representation and opportunity.

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Feminists Around the World: Olu Niyi Awosusi Jul 11, 2023

When it comes to the internet and technology access and eliminating tech bias, Olu Niyi Awosusi is a force to be reckoned with.

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Monday Mini: The 50 Shades of Grey Defense Jul 10, 2023

Victim-blaming takes a lot of shapes. One of them is the so-called '50 Shades of Grey Defense', or the 'Rough Sex Defense'. We do a brief overview of what this entails, and just how insidious victim-blaming in cases of sexual assault and death is.

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SMNTY Classics: The Pretty One Jul 08, 2023

Anney and Samantha discuss disability activist Keah Brown's joyous work The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me in this classic episode.

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To Date or Not to Date in 2023 Jul 07, 2023

What is it like dating these days? We swipe through some data, advice, trends, including the disturbing chad-fishing, in this episode.

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Happy Hour #123: Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women (SATC S2 Ep. 17) Jul 06, 2023

Our Sex and the City watch continues! We discuss the differences our twenties and thirties, men dating younger women, ageism and surprise run-ins with exes.

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Unearthing Mary Anning and Women in Fossils Jul 05, 2023

When it comes to women digging up stuff, there's a lot to uncover. We shine a light of one of the most tenacious historical examples, and give an overview of what these fields look like today.

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Feminists Around the World: Nasreen Alkhateeb Jul 04, 2023

Today, we are celebrating the achievements of activist and award winning filmmaker Nasreen Alkhateeb.

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Monday Mini: A Survey of July 4th Movies Jul 03, 2023

What do aliens, sharks, and environmental horror have to do with Anney's July Fourth traditions? Find out in this very un-serious episode.

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Spoiled Saturdays: Across the Spider-Verse Jul 01, 2023

We're back with another spoiler filled Spoiled Saturday with Across the Spider-Verse! You might say it's a canon event. We travel the multiverse delving into the discussions happening around Gwen Stacy and queer and trans representation, toxic fandom, animation, and Easter Eggs.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Takes a Vacation Jun 30, 2023

As Anney and Samantha once again prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, traditions and relaxing. Basically asking the question...how does one vacate?

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Happy Hour #122: D&D (and Fanfic) Saves the World Jun 29, 2023

Anney gives an update on her D&D campaign, channeling George Lucas, endings, and how fanfiction can save us all.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 10.2) Jun 28, 2023

A bridge is crossed and a deadly confrontation had. New people enter the scene, but are they trustworthy?

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Feminists Around the World: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris Jun 27, 2023

Sherenté Mishitashin Harris, a Narragansett dancer and TwoSpirit, fights discrimination through traditional dance.

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Monday Mini: The Pushback Against the Pride Flag Jun 26, 2023

Pride flags have been destroyed and even banned in public spaces across the country. We talk about how that has played out on a larger scale and a more personal one.

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SMNTY Classics: A Fabulous History of Drag Queens Jun 24, 2023

Where did drag originate? Where does it fit within the queer community? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the history of drag -- along with the stories of some notable drag queens -- in this classic episode.

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Book Club: Gender Queer Jun 23, 2023

For this Pride month book club, we discuss the most banned/challenged book in the US, Maia Kobabe's heartfelt graphic novel Gender Queer: A Memoir. We chat about gender, sex ed, being true to yourself and the importance of books like this.

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Happy Hour #121: Was it Good for You? (SATC S2 Ep. 16) Jun 22, 2023

The Sex and the City watch podcast goes on and we discuss addiction, sleepiness and sex classes.

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The Feminism of K-Pop Jun 21, 2023

We break down the terms, history and feminism of K-pop, and how it has taken over the world, the impact it has had, the fandom of it, and the future.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Willow Rosenberg Jun 20, 2023

When Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Willow started dating Tara, it was groundbreaking in a lot of ways. We explore the issues, accolades and legacy of this powerful witch, and her arc from shy wallflower to Dark Willow to confident hero.

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Monday Mini: This is SMNTY Jun 19, 2023

Let us reintroduce ourselves!

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SMNTY Classics: Sad Murder Dad Jun 17, 2023

What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks for Father's Day.

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Female Firsts: Ethel Waters Jun 16, 2023

Yves shines a spotlight on the fascinating and storied history of entertainer Ethel Waters.

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Happy Hour #120: Coming Out to Strangers Jun 15, 2023

Still recovering from recording an audiobook, Anney and Samantha share their experiences. Anney discusses the emotions of coming out to strangers.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Media That Made You Question Jun 14, 2023

Jessica Rabbit. Scully and Mulder. We change things up and discuss the media and characters that made us (and the Internet) question our sexuality.

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Feminists Around the World: Munroe Bergdorf Jun 13, 2023

Today we are celebrating trans model, activist, writer and trailblazer Munroe Bergdorf.

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Monday Mini: The ABCs of LGBTQ+ Jun 12, 2023

Anney breaks down a quick history of all the letters of LGBTQ, and the conversations around the pros and cons of it.

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SMNTY Classics: Queer People We Admire Jun 10, 2023

Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out in this classic.

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SMNTY Classics: Diary of a Queer Kid Jun 09, 2023

In this classic episode, Anney shares her journey of realizing she was queer.

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Happy Hour #119: Shortcomings (SATC S2 Ep. 15) Jun 08, 2023

In our continuing Sex and the City watch and react podcast, we talk about a wide range of shortcomings and dating (and breaking up with) the family. Anney scores a minor win.

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An Update on the Queer Community Jun 07, 2023

In this already slightly outdated episode, we survey some recent news impacting the queer community, and discuss the poor ways some politicians and companies handle Pride.

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Feminists Around the World: Mawjoudin Jun 06, 2023

For today’s episode we are talking about a non-profit organization from Tunisia fighting for justice, equity and respect for bodily and sexual rights, the Mawjoudin.

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Monday Mini: The Self-Deprecating Episode Jun 05, 2023

Why do we self-deprecate? What does it have to do with women and trauma specifically? Will Anney and Samantha ever be able to attend a party without making a podcast about it again??

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SMNTY Classics: An Ace on Our Sleeve Jun 03, 2023

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 10.1) Jun 02, 2023

Tilda and Madison reach their destination, but not without perils.

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Happy Hour #118: You Have a Fanfiction Update! Jun 01, 2023

Anney revives the comment thread on publishing fanfiction, fanart, community and getting out of your own head.

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Google and Abortion Data with Bridget Todd May 31, 2023

Nearly a year after the overturning of Roe v Wade, Bridget Todd breaks down Google's public statement that they would delete private data around abortion, and the reality that they have not followed through.

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Feminists Around the World: Maya Lin May 30, 2023

Today we are talking about Chinese-American activist and artist Maya Lin, and all the work she has done in the world of Human Rights and environmental activism.

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Monday Mini: When Expressing Your Boundaries Makes You Feel Bad May 29, 2023

Many women have difficulty expressing boundaries, us included. We talked about recent steps forward and steps back we've had, and the guilt around all of it.

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SMNTY Classics: The Original Star Wars Trilogy May 27, 2023

The Star Wars celebration continues with a look at the original trilogy in this classic. Anney and Samantha use their visual scanning to shine a light on the secret weapons of Star Wars, the women both fictional and behind the scenes who gave these movies life, heart and helped make them the cultural juggernauts that they are. You'll love it. We know. Pew pew!

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SMNTY Classics: Mabel Ping-Hua Lee May 26, 2023

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 in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour #117: The F*ck Buddy (SATC S2 Ep. 14) May 25, 2023

We pick back up with our Sex and the City watch podcast with a discussion on f*ck buddy relationships - how they work and why they fall apart, along with 'double-booking', the 'nice guy', and awkward first dates.

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Book Club: Kim Ji-young, Born 1982 May 24, 2023

Today we're talking about Cho Nam-Joo's international bestseller Kim Ji-young, Born 1982: A Novel. It follows the life of the titular character as she moves through her life as a Korean woman.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Bo-Katan Kryze May 23, 2023

Bo-Katan Kryze's impact on Mandalorian history, and the Star Wars universe at large, is hard to overstate. We set our sights on her past, her politics, her family, and her journey to rectify her mistakes.

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Monday Mini: Vicarious Embarrassment May 22, 2023

After an awkward experience at a high school play, Samantha discusses vicarious embarrassment and how it impacts her. Meanwhile Anney showcases her stubbornness and relives that one time she made her parents watch a spicy episode of Roswell. You know the one.

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SMNTY Classics: Sabine Wren May 20, 2023

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 weapons-building. In this classic episode, we dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion.

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Female Firsts: Aurora Reyes May 19, 2023

Yves helps us brush up on the history of Aurora Reyes, Mexico's first Mexican woman muralist.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 6 May 18, 2023

How does Western Christianity impact views on divorce, especially for women? We dig into some numbers, theories and examples.

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Happy Hour #116: What Happens On SMNTY, Stays On SMNTY May 17, 2023

Samantha went to an awkward play! Anney went to Vegas! We talk about both, and navigating tricky situations and exes.

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Feminists Around the World: Wai Wai Nu May 16, 2023

Today we're talking about an activist and advocate who has been working to empower people all over the world, Wai Wai Nu.

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Monday Mini: A Checkin on House Ownership May 15, 2023

A year after buying a house, Samantha shares an update.

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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Aphra May 13, 2023

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha dig into the chaotic, queer, morally ambiguous Star Wars answer to Indiana Jones, Dr. Aphra.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Strong Girl Bong-soon May 12, 2023

In this special Feminist Movie Friday, we're talking about not a movie but a K-Drama called Strong Girl Bong-soon. Join us as we dig into tropes, super powers and love triangles.

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Happy Hour #115: Games People Play (SATC S2 Ep. 13) May 11, 2023

Our Sex and the City watch party continues! Games are played, metaphorically and not! Break ups! Therapy!

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 5 May 10, 2023

Our ongoing mini-series on marginalized communities and Christianity continues as we delve into how harmful religious ideas play into marriage and family.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Fennec Shand May 09, 2023

Ming Na Wen's Fennec Shand is a Star Wars fan favorite bounty hunter and assassin. We uncover some of her past.

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Monday Mini: When Men Don't Get It May 08, 2023

Sometimes it is hard to put things into words. Anney dishes on her recent and ongoing fridge drama, and what it has to do with gender differences.

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SMNTY Classics: May Princess Leia Be With You (Part 2) May 06, 2023

No, this is the Princess Leia episode you're looking for. In Part 2 of our classic deep dive on Princess Leia, we talk about the infamous metal bikini in 'Return of Jedi', the feminism of Princess Leia and her transition to General Organa, Carrie Fisher, and Anney shares with Samantha her views on the feminism of the Force, from a certain point of view. You'll find this episode is full of surprises. Help us dear podcast listener, you're our only hope.

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SMNTY Classics: May Princess Leia Be With You (Part 1) May 05, 2023

A not so long time ago, in a galaxy not far, far away, two podcasters came together to discuss the feminism of the original badass princess icon, Leia Organa from the Star Wars universe. Because Anney has been dreaming of this day for so long, it's a two-parter. In this one, we focus on our own experiences with Star Wars, the cultural impact of the original series, and the basics of Leia's character in 'A New Hope' and 'The Empire Strikes Back'. Listen, or listen. There is no listen not. It's not a trap!

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Happy Hour #114: May the Fourth Be With You May 04, 2023

In celebration of Star Wars Day, we talk about fandom and some recent big news stories.

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The Force is Strong With This Episode May 03, 2023

On the eve of Star Wars Day, we present to you a camtono (AKA grab bag AKA an ice cream maker) of Star Wars thoughts and topics, the Light side and Dark Side of fandom, and why things like this matter.

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Feminists Around the World: Cecilia Chung May 02, 2023

For today's episode, we're talking about the trans activism and accomplishments of Cecilia Chung.

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Monday Mini: Problematic Responses May 01, 2023

David Choe's comments about sexual assault are back in the news. We talk about what he's said, actions he's taken or not taken, and the responses from those around him.

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SMNTY Classics: The Myths of Virginity (Part 2) Apr 29, 2023

In part two at our classic episodes on around the misinformation and disinformation around virginity, Anney and Samantha discuss Western (and particularly American) Christian ideas around abstinence, purity, morality and virginity.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 4 Apr 28, 2023

In our on-going series on the many intersections of Christianity and marginalized communities, we discuss sexual abuse and religion.

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Happy Hour #113: La Douleur Exquise! (SATC S2, Ep. 12) Apr 27, 2023

We're back with our Sex and the City watch and react podcast with discussions around pain and power dynamics in relationships.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 9) Apr 26, 2023

With threats closing in and the barest hope of a cure, Tilda and Madison leave relative safety for the dark and dangerous night.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Mara Jade (Part 2) Apr 25, 2023

Mara Jade's journey continues! Wedding bells are ringing! Bachelor parties, bachelorette parties, babies, murder. And a hot mess of an enemies to lovers romance.

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Monday Mini: More Pontificating on AI Apr 24, 2023

As a followup to our recent AI episodes, we share some personal updates and fears. Anney defends her fanfiction honor.

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SMNTY Classics: The Myths of Virginity (Part 1) Apr 22, 2023

History has long made a Big Deal out of virginity, and also created a lot of (harmful) myths about it. Anney and Samantha shift through the history, unsubstantiated science and cultural importance of virginity, and the myths that surround it in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Boy Meets Girl Apr 21, 2023

For this month's pick, we chat about the 2014 rom-com-drama Boy Meets Girl, and discuss themes around trans folks, sex-positivity and being your true self.

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Happy Hour #112: Mistakes and Anxiety Apr 20, 2023

Welcome, enter our anxiety corner where we discuss pressure and making mistakes.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 3 Apr 19, 2023

In the third part of our ever-growing series on religion, we focus on the damages of purity culture, especially in the context of rape culture.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Mara Jade (Part 1) Apr 18, 2023

Assassin. Spy. Emperor's Hand. Smuggler. Jedi. In the Legends Universe of Star Wars, Mara Jade was a deadly, competent Force-Sensitive who managed to escape Darkside brainwashing (after a confrontation with a certain clone named Luuke Skywalker, and that is not a typo) and discover her true self. And maybe true love.

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Monday Mini: Feminism, According to AI Apr 17, 2023

What does AI think feminism is? Who does it think we are? We put it to the test.

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SMNTY Classics: Women and Environmental Activism Apr 15, 2023

When it comes to environmental activism, women have been integral throughout history. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha discuss the eco-gender gap and highlight examples of women who have led the way when it comes to protecting our planet and everyone that lives on it.

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Book Club: I Hope We Choose Love Apr 14, 2023

For this month's book club, we discuss Kai Cheng Thom's heartfelt and moving work "I Hope We Choose Love: A Trans Girl’s Notes from the End of the World".

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Happy Hour #111: Adoption, Identity and Unanswered Questions Apr 14, 2023

Samantha does a check-in on some unanswered questions, updates, changes and challenges around her adoption and identity.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 2 Apr 12, 2023

As we continue our mini-series on the darkside of religion, especially when it comes to marginalized communities, we discuss religious trauma syndrome and the pain of walking away from religion.

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Feminists Around the World: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Apr 11, 2023

Today we spotlight activist and icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy and her leadership in the trans community.

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Monday Mini: Sex Workers Protest in Amsterdam Apr 10, 2023

Recently, sex workers in Amsterdam protested new regulations they argue discriminate against them. We give a brief overview of what's going on and why they're protesting.

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SMNTY Classics: Can a Woman be the Pope? Apr 08, 2023

Nope! Not right now, at least. Anney and Samantha dig into why that is, and cast their thoughts towards the future and into the past, when there may have been a woman who served as the Pope in this classic episode.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 1 Apr 07, 2023

In the first part of this series around Western Christian religion, trauma and marginalized communities, we delve into the history, numbers and some personal experiences.

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Happy Hour #110: When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go Apr 06, 2023

We're back for another rendition of (un)happy hour! In this one, we discuss trauma around bathrooms, the lasting damage of it, and the hurt of connecting the trauma dots.

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SMNTY Interviews: Dara Starr Tucker Apr 05, 2023

Musician, historian, wearer of many other hats and expert of many topics Dara Starr Tucker stops by to enlighten us on topics ranging from music to using TikTok for education.

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Feminists Around the World: Nim Ralph Apr 04, 2023

Today we're talking about the advocacy of UK trans activist Nim Ralph.

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Monday Mini: Let's Uplift Apr 03, 2023

In a special edition of Mental Health Monday, Samantha opens up about her mental health, ways to be mindful, and how to support marginalized communities that need it.

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SMNTY Classics: Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali Apr 01, 2023

In this classic episode, SMNTY sits down with comedian Chanel Ali to discuss women, comedy, and advocacy.

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The TikTok Hearings, Explained Mar 31, 2023

Bridget Todd breaks down just what exactly is going on with the TikTok hearings, the implications of them, what a ban could mean, and why it matters.

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Happy Hour #109: Evolution (SATC S2, Ep. 11) Mar 30, 2023

Friend of the show and SATC newbie Joey Patt joins us to talk about queer stereotypes, dating tropes, shifting narratives and more in our continuing watch party of Sex and the City.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.2) Mar 29, 2023

Tilda decides it isn't safe for her and Madison to stay in one place, and they prepare to set out in the dangerous night in order to seek out the possibility of a resistance.

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Feminists Around the World: Ianne Fields Stewart Mar 28, 2023

While the news can be so bleak, there are those that are and have been fighting. One of those people is Ianne Fields Stewart, a queer trans Black performer and activist.

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Monday Mini: We Wrote a Book! Mar 27, 2023

Yes, we did, but only with the help of an amazing team of women. We talk about the process and what we're excited to share with you.

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SMNTY Classics: Banned Books Mar 25, 2023

What are the most commonly banned books? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline read between the (banned) lines of history, from a legal timeline of book banning to the primary reasons books are banned in the first place: sex, language and the occult.

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Female Firsts: Madame Sul-Te-Wan Mar 24, 2023

Yves joins us to talk about the accomplishments of Madame Sul-Te-Wan in the world of film as the first Black American to be hired by a major movie producer on a continuing basis.

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Happy Hour #108: Welcome back, Settle In Mar 23, 2023

It's the triumphant (?) return of Anney's happy hours! Back after a brief hiatus, we chat about the concept of settling down.

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Book Club: The Importance of Feminist Works Mar 22, 2023

The SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Marlene Mar 21, 2023

In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a cure, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions.

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Monday Mini: Millennial Midlife Crisis Mar 20, 2023

Whether you call it peak survival or the early halfway, the millennial midlife crisis looks a bit different, if it happens at all. We talk about why that is.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 9 Mar 18, 2023

Look for the Light. In the finale of our Last of Us mini-series, we break down the heartbreaking decision at the heart of the final episode and its implications.

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SMNTY Classics: Everything Everywhere All At Once Mar 17, 2023

Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this classic everything bagel episode of Everything Everywhere All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rolls

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SMNTY Classics: Jacinda Ardern Mar 16, 2023

Meet the New Zealand Prime Minister Who Gave Birth in Office in this classic episode.

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SMNTY <3s K-Dramas Mar 15, 2023

What exactly and why are they so popular? We go over some history, tropes and examples.

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Feminists Around the World: Feminism in South Korea Mar 14, 2023

We look into what's going on with the feminist movement in South Korea.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Team Revisit Mar 13, 2023

It's time to check in on the SMNTY team and discuss what it takes to make a podcast.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 8 Mar 11, 2023

When We Are In Need. In the dead of winter and deprivation, with hope dwindling, Ellie is captured by a religious group. Their leader preaches to Ellie about her violent heart, and she reaches a traumatic breaking point.

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Legacy and Fandom Ethics Mar 10, 2023

In the face of increasing violence against the trans community, a new Harry Potter game has become a flashpoint of conversation. Friend of the show and member of the SMNTY fam Joey runs down the history of J.K. Rowling's anti-trans stances, how the fandom is grappling with it (or not), and why it matters.

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Happy Hour #107: The Caste System (SATC S2, Ep. 10) Mar 09, 2023

Our journey down the Sex and the City lane continues as we power through the second season and topics of racism, class, relationships, suits, success and the big 'Love' reveal.

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SMNTY Interviews: Elica Le Bon Mar 08, 2023

Activist Elica Le Bon joins us to break down the situation in Iran and why women are and have been crucial to the revolution happening there.

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Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rebecca Gomperts Mar 07, 2023

Today we focus in on Dr. Rebecca Gomperts, and the waves she has made in the realm of reproductive rights and abortion (on a boat!).

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Monday Mini: A Cozy Monster Mar 06, 2023

Samantha updates us on her cozy gaming adventures, and shares some of the recommendations listeners have sent in. Y'all have created a monster. A very cozy monster.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 7 Mar 04, 2023

Left Behind. Ellie flashes back to an innocent mall outing that ended in love at first bite, and wrestles with survivor's guilt in the present.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 8.1) Mar 03, 2023

In this installment, Tilda is faced with a choice, confronted with realities, and gets a taste of hope. And pancakes.

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SMNTY Classics: Daddy Issues Mar 02, 2023

Are daddy issues a thing? We investigate in this classic episode.

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The Dark Side of Mom Influencers Mar 01, 2023

There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and engagement.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Riley Abel Feb 28, 2023

The Last of Us's Riley Abel was self-sufficient, impulsive, passionate and Ellie's first crush. When she takes Ellie on a date to the mall where the two experience innocent first love, what happens there has a profound and lasting impact.

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Monday Mini: What is 'Daddy'? Feb 27, 2023

The Internet is abuzz about the term 'daddy', what it means, and why it has blown up. We explore some definitions, history and examples, and do our best not to make you cringe along the way.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 6 Feb 25, 2023

Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made.

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Book Club: Wake Feb 24, 2023

Part graphic novel and part memoir, Dr. Rebecca Hall's Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts is a beautiful and painful look into the erased history of Black enslaved women resisting and the difficulty of bringing it to light.

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Happy Hour #106: Old Dogs, New D*cks (SATC S2, Ep. 9) Feb 23, 2023

In this episode of our Sex and The City watch podcast, we chat about nap times, scheduling sex, arrogance in a partner, circumcision, and when the cigar is more than a cigar.

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SMNTY Interviews: Paco de Leon Feb 22, 2023

Author, podcast host and financial expert Paco de Leon answers our burning questions around intersectional feminism and finance.

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Feminists Around the World: Michelle Browder Feb 21, 2023

Today we highlight the works of artist, activist and historian Michelle Browder.

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Monday Mini: Cozy Gaming Feb 20, 2023

What exactly is cozy gaming and why does it appeal to so many? SMNTY investigates.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 5 Feb 18, 2023

Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? We talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloaters.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Sister Act Feb 17, 2023

SMNTY gets our act together with the 90s films Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. We talk about sisterhood, believing in each other and the power of song.

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SMNTY Classics: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Feb 16, 2023

For this rendition of a classic Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman artist to receive a US Federal Commission.

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Female Firsts: Sarojini Naidu Feb 15, 2023

Yves joins us to share the story of poet, politician, activist and woman of many firsts Sarojini Naidu.

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Feminists Around the World: Black Women Breaking Records Feb 14, 2023

We highlight some of the amazing records recently broken by Black women.

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Monday Mini: Slash Fanfiction Feb 13, 2023

Valentine's Day is upon us! So Anney opens up on her thoughts about slash fanfiction.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 4 Feb 11, 2023

Please Hold To My Hand. We pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads.

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The Intelligent Artificial Intelligence Episode Feb 10, 2023

Artificial Intelligence is all the rage now, but it's been a long road to get here. We trace the history of AI, and attempt to plot out its future, from art to lawsuits to creepy AI women haunting the Internet.

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Happy Hour #105: The Man, the Myth, the Viagra (SATC S2, Ep. 8) Feb 09, 2023

And a beloved character and a terrible cameo. We sip on some drinks and continue our epic watch/react journey of Sex and the City while discussing dating older men and modern myths.

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SMNTY Interviews: Katryna Sleptzoff Feb 08, 2023

Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, and bringing a lot of questions and controversy with it. To answer some of those questions, we spoke with Katryna Sleptzoff about her work in the industry.

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Activists Around the World: Hannah Beachler Feb 07, 2023

Today we are talking about Oscar winner, designer and architect Hannah Beachler, who has worked on films like Black Panther.

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Monday Mini: Callout Culture Feb 06, 2023

What is callout culture, and how does it differ from cancel culture? We discuss the pitfalls of using call outs for entertainment

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 3 Feb 04, 2023

We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us.

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SMNTY Gets De-Influenced Feb 03, 2023

We've all done it. You see an ad for something while scrolling online, and you've got to have it. But there's a big push on social media to be more mindful of our shopping habits, especially in the context of influencers. Friend of the show Bridget Todd unpacks de-influencing and how to go about it.

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SMNTY Classics: Ellen E. Armstrong Feb 02, 2023

In this classic episode, Yves joins us to discuss the 'Mistress of Modern Magic', Ellen E. Armstrong, often considered the first African-American woman magician to run an independent touring magic show. Amazing alliteration abounds!

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SMNTY Interviews: Saadia Khan Feb 01, 2023

Activist Saadia Khan of the podcast Immigrantly joins us to discuss the immigrant experience, the importance of hearing these lived stories and inclusive feminism.

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Activists Around the World: The Feminist Five Jan 31, 2023

We dig into feminism in China, and the advocacy of China's Feminist Five.

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Monday Mini: What's Going On With DC Fandom? Jan 30, 2023

It's not a bird, or a plane, it's toxic fandom! It's not super, man. Bad jokes aside, SMNTY investigates what exactly is going on in DC fandom, and particularly, the Snyderverse.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 2 Jan 28, 2023

Click, click, podcast listener. We talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 7) Jan 27, 2023

After a close encounter and escape from her enemies, Tilda wakes, recovers and grapples with dark thoughts, all the while trying to suss out a possible new ally.

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Happy Hour #104: The Chicken Dance (SATC S2, Ep. 7) Jan 26, 2023

Throwback Thursday time! We continue our watch party of Sex and the City and discuss weddings and all the dynamics and drama that can come with them.

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Female Firsts: Mary Golda Ross Jan 25, 2023

Yves joins us once again to highlight the impressive accomplishments of Mary Golda Ross, the first known Native American woman engineer in the United States.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Velma Dinkley Jan 24, 2023

We would have gotten away with it if not for those meddling kids! We break out the magnifying glass and do some detective work on Scooby Doo's Velma Dinkley.

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Monday Mini: A Meditation Jan 23, 2023

SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special meditative episode.

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The Last of Us Special: Episode 1 Jan 21, 2023

When you're lost in the darkness, look to the light. In the kick-off entry of our very special mini-series, we react to and discuss the first episode of The Last of Us series. Anney is so excited she almost floats away like a balloon.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Promising Young Woman Jan 20, 2023

Emerald Fennell's 2020 thriller Promising Young Woman caused a lot of conversation around rape culture, so-called 'nice guys', the people our society prioritizes, and the ones we view as expendable.

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SMNTY Classics: The View on Barbara Walters Jan 19, 2023

In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the legacy of Barbara Walters as a pioneering female broadcast journalist and soft-news aficionado, and why TIME magazine called her the "Most Appalling Argument for Feminism."

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Book Club: Sisters in Spirit Jan 18, 2023

Feminism has such a longer and richer history than many of us have been taught. Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner dove into the numerous, significant contributions of Native American women when it came to sparking the women's rights movement in her book Sisters in Spirit.

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Activists Around the World: An Update on Past Awardees, Part 2 Jan 17, 2023

SMNTY asks 'where are they are now?' in part two of our check-in of those featured in past episodes.

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Monday Mini: A Fond Farewell to 2022, Part 2 Jan 16, 2023

In part two of our good-bye to 2022, we discuss our favorite book club picks, interviews and guest segments, among other things.

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SMNTY Classics: Bitch Magazine Jan 14, 2023

Anney and Bridget are joined by Bitch Magazine cofounder Andi Zeisler to talk about the story behind the feminist staple in this classic episode.

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What's Up With Youtube? Jan 13, 2023

From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise is not without issues. We comment on the comments, sexism, advertising, creators, recent controversies, and the general ecosystem of YouTube.

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Happy Hour #103: The Cheating Curve (SATC S2. Ep 6) Jan 12, 2023

Raise a glass to a new year and more of our Sex and the City watch party episodes! We come out swinging with conversations around cheating and queer spaces.

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The Feminism (and Fandom) of Zines Jan 11, 2023

Unique, quirky and subversive, zines have a long feminist history. We flip through the pages of the past and future of zines, and discuss how people are fighting to diversify and preserve zines.

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Activists Around the World: An Update on Past Awardees, Part 1 Jan 10, 2023

We check-in on what some of the activists we've featured in the past are up to, the good and the bad.

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Monday Mini: A Fond Farewell to 2022, Part 1 Jan 09, 2023

Anney and Samantha take a look back on some of their greatest hits of 2022, especially when it comes to Feminist Movie Fridays and the elusive so-called 'regular episodes'.

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SMNTY Classics: An Unbridled History of Bachelorette Parties Jan 07, 2023

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 showers were for brides. Cristen and Caroline explore the social and sexual symbolism of the rise of the bachelorette party in this classic episode.

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#Women and #History Jan 06, 2023

Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. We delve into the history and impact of hashtags, especially when it comes to women.

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Happy Hour #102: SMNTY, You Sloppy Jan 05, 2023

In the first happy hour of 2023, Anney and Samantha discuss the idea of being 'sloppy', body insecurity, and (maybe) body acceptance.

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SMNTY Classics: New Year's Pressure on Women Jan 04, 2023

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? Find out in this classic episode. FfinFinEverything, it turns out.

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Activists Around the World: A Year End Review Jan 03, 2023

As we welcome 2023, we bid a fond farewell to 2022 with some of our favorite entries in this series from that year, both fictional and non.

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Monday Mini: New Year, Same Podcast Jan 02, 2023

Anney and Samantha ring in 2023 with a casual convo about their hopes for the new year.

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SMNTY Classics: Uber Privilege Dec 31, 2022

Uber, AirBnb and others are reshaping how we work, but they leave loopholes to discrimination and abuse. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline look at sharing economy privilege and why collaborative consumption leaves out the people who most need its services.

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SMNTY Classics: Too Much Dec 30, 2022

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. In this classic, Samantha and Anney share very different perspectives but similar reactions to the same party.

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Happy Hour #101: About A Movie Dec 29, 2022

Or movies, actually. We review some of our holiday movie go-tos.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 6) Dec 28, 2022

An injured Tilda struggles with a potentially fatal injury and remembers the origin of Madison's nickname.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Wednesday Addams Dec 27, 2022

Creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky Wednesday Addams hates us and we love her for it. Why do we have a fascination with deadpan women? What does feminism and girlhood have to do with it? What about dancing and goth fashion??

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Monday Mini: Unboxing Gifting Dynamics Dec 26, 2022

Getting a present isn't always a gift. We unwrap some of the less pretty aspects of gift-giving.

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SMNTY Classics: Bye Felipe Dec 24, 2022

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 why straight guys sometimes can't take 'no' for an answer in this classic episode.

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Grýla: Iceland's Christmas Witch Dec 23, 2022

You better watch out, you better think twice, or Iceland's ogress witch Grýla will chop you up and put you in a stew. Tis the season for Christmas witches, so we share the icy tale of Grýla and her dark family, with a few honorable mentions.

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Happy Hour #100: Let's Celebrate! Dec 22, 2022

For our 100th happy hour, we take a moment to celebrate! Break out the party hats and fancy pjs!

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Bridget Jones's Diary Dec 21, 2022

The award-winning 2001 film Bridget Jones's Diary left a huge cultural impact. We chat about the movie's legacy and classic rom-com tropes like love triangles, mix-ups, the 'normal' girl and wardrobe malfunctions.

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Activists Around the World: Emily Penn Dec 20, 2022

Today we set sail with explorer and climate activist Emily Penn.

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Monday Mini: The Dungeons and Dragons Update Episode Dec 19, 2022

We roll the dice and check-in on Anney's Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

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SMNTY Classics: Gaslighting 101 Dec 17, 2022

Here's how you can recognize it in this classic episode.

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Female Firsts: Rebecca Lee Crumpler Dec 16, 2022

Yves joins us to highlight the pioneering work of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black American woman to get a medical degree in the U.S.

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Happy Hour #99: A SMNTY Year End Check-In Dec 15, 2022

Samantha and Anney reflect on regrets, accomplishments and hopes as 2022 comes to an end.

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Book Club: The Little Girl Who Gave Zero F*cks Dec 14, 2022

In an endeavor to push the limits of bleeping, we discuss the beautifully written and illustrated feminist fairy tale The Little Girls Who Gave Zero F*cks by Amy Kean.

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Activists Around the World: Masih Alinejad Dec 13, 2022

We check in with what's going on with the protests in Iran, and the history of Masih Alinejad's activism in that country.

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Monday Mini: The People Pleaser Dec 12, 2022

Please listen to this episode on people pleasing and what it has to do with women and trauma, please and thank you.

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SMNTY Classics: Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere Dec 10, 2022

Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? In this classic episode, SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating.

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SMNTY SuperHosts an AirBnB Episode Dec 09, 2022

Ever since it came onto the scene, AirBnB has shaken up the temporary housing market, for better and for worse. We do the research on what exactly that means for women, both as travelers and hosts.

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Happy Hour #98: Sorry! Dec 08, 2022

Sorry, but we have to talk about women apologizing! Sorry! Our bad!

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SMNTY Interviews: Katsitsionni Fox Dec 07, 2022

Anney and Samantha fangirl hard while interviewing filmmaker, activist and creator Katsitsionni Fox. We ask about her work, including the documentary Without a Whisper, and how we can learn from women in the Indigenous community.

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Activists Around the World: Listener Mail Dec 06, 2022

In a special edition of this segment, Anney digs into the digital mail bag to read messages from listeners about Reddit, Star Wars and NaNoWriMo.

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Monday Mini: Updates (December 2022) Dec 05, 2022

There's a lot going on in the world. We touch base with updates on the protests in Iran, the abortion ban in Georgia and the 'first feminist city'.

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SMNTY Classics: Deep Space SMNTY (in 3D!) Dec 03, 2022

Join us for this very special classic episode of SMNTY in 3D!!! With special guest star Yves, we present a podcast oasis of hiking, guided imagery, meditation and yoga in our continuing conversation around the power of self-care and its importance for women.

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What's Going on with Twitter? Dec 02, 2022

Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on with Twitter and why it matters.

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Happy Hour #97: The Holiday Blues Dec 01, 2022

Tis the season for being overwhelmed. Samantha gifts us with some stats and tips about the very real holiday blues.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 5) Nov 30, 2022

Madison and Tilda confront some demons and make a daring attempt at an escape.

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Activists Around the World: Colonel Nicole Aunapu Mann Nov 29, 2022

Today we talk about rising star Colonel Nicole Aunapu Mann, the first Native American woman to go to space.

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Monday Mini: All the Single Ladies (Get Married??), Part 2 Nov 28, 2022

In part two of our look at conservative narratives around single liberal women and how they're ruining everything, we continue to pick apart their arguments.

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SMNTY Classics: Cliteracy Nov 26, 2022

The clitoris has been one of the most misunderstood and maligned female features in medical history. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline uncover the incredible geography of clitoral complex and why it took so long for doctors to figure it out.

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The Reality of Virtual Reality Nov 25, 2022

Come into the SMNTY-verse as we uncover the upsides and downsides of VR, the women behind it, gender discrimination and harassment on the platform, and the future.

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Happy Hour #96: In Sickness and in Health Nov 24, 2022

Anney got Covid! She's fine! But it did raise some questions around how women act in regards to illness.

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Female Firsts: Alice Ball Nov 23, 2022

Yves shares the story of Alice Ball, the first woman to get a master's degree from the College of Hawaii and so much more.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Mon Mothma Nov 22, 2022

Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far, far away.

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Monday Mini: All the Single Ladies (Get Married??), Part 1 Nov 21, 2022

There has been a lot of fear mongering amongst conservatives around liberal single women ruining EVERYTHING. We pick apart a specific example we received.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Works From Home Nov 19, 2022

As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women in this classic episode.

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Book Club: Salt Baby Nov 18, 2022

Falen Johnson's play Salt Baby tackles issues of Indigenous identity, family and inter-racial dating with humor.

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Happy Hour #95: Four Women and a Funeral (SATC S2, Ep5) Nov 17, 2022

Funeral meet-cutes? Funeral fashion? Becoming a social pariah? Getting back with an ex? Existential crisis? A single woman buying an apartment?? We continue our Sex and the City watch-through with many important questions.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Prey Nov 16, 2022

The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the chaos dog.

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Activists Around the World: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim Nov 15, 2022

Today's focus is on environmental, women's and Indigenous activist (and cartographer) Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.

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Monday Mini: Election Reflections Nov 14, 2022

In the wake of the US midterm elections, we discuss the disappointments and wins, and how we're dealing with it all.

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SMNTY Classics: Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut Nov 12, 2022

In this classic episode, Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.

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A SMNTY Interview with Jamie Summers Nov 11, 2022

Friend of the show and Twitch streamer Jamie Summers opens up about her experience with the platform, its problems, how it could improve, and how it can be a space for supportive community. Bonus conversation around advice and TwitchCon.

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Happy Hour #94: This is the Way? Nov 10, 2022

It's beginning to look a lot like Life Day! So let's talk about helmets, armor, Mandalorians and toxic masculinity!

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Twitch-y Women Nov 09, 2022

As long as women have been streaming on Twitch, they have been the target of harassment, judgment and worse. At the same time, many have built strong, supportive communities. We look at the good and bad of Twitch's record when it comes to marginalized communities, current issues and why it all matters.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Maya Lopez (AKA Echo) Nov 08, 2022

In another attempt to explain Marvel, we tackle the extremely skilled deaf Indigenous superhero Maya Lopez, AKA Echo.

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Monday Mini: Just Jilling (Off) Nov 07, 2022

When it comes to slang about women masturbating, Samantha and Anney realize they are massively uneducated. From jilling off to flicking the bean, they react to some of this slang. Much laughter and blushing is involved.

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SMNTY Classics: The Craft Nov 05, 2022

We're the weirdos, mister. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha revisit the 1996 cult classic The Craft, and dig into the themes of witches, community and the power and pitfalls of female friendship. Relax, it's only magic!

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r/SMNTY: Women and Reddit Nov 04, 2022

Reddit is a huge collection of online communities that house everything from toxic misogyny to beautiful feminism and the most niche things in between. We break down some of the popular site’s issues, and how one particular subreddit is shining a light on gender inequality.

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Happy Hour #93: They Shoot Single People, Don't They? (SATC S2, Ep4) Nov 03, 2022

We power walk through our Sex and the City rewatch and discuss singlehood and give ourselves nightmares with dirty talk.

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Internet Hate Machine with Bridget Todd Nov 02, 2022

The US midterms have once again brought to the forefront the abuse women, especially Black women and women of color, face online and the consequences of dismissing it. Bridget Todd breaks down how the internet has been weaponized, what we can do about it, and her new podcast Internet Hate Machine.

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Activists Around the World: Autumn Peltier Nov 01, 2022

Today we're highlighting the work of Indigenous environmental activist Autumn Peltier and her long history of using her voice to fight.

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Monday Mini: The Halloween Special! Oct 31, 2022

Happy Halloween, SMNTY style! We check in on some goings on, horror movies, news and voting.

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SMNTY Classics: The VVitch Oct 29, 2022

In this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha continue their witch streak with The VVitch. Come and live deliciously with us. Butter not included.

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Female Firsts: Lilian Ngoyi Oct 28, 2022

Yves spotlights the story and accomplishments of Lilian Ngoyi, the first woman elected to the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress.

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Happy Hour #92: The Last of Us Remake Review Oct 27, 2022

You knew it was coming. Anney dishes on The Last of Us Remake and the trailer for the show.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 4) Oct 26, 2022

In chapter four, Tilda and Madison find a brief respite before approaching enemies force Tilda to make a desperate choice.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Heather Mason Oct 25, 2022

A teen walks into a mall in Silent Hill and learns she is the literal stuff of nightmares summoned by a cult. Silent Hill 3's Heather Mason handles hell with poise and style.

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Monday Mini: Misogyny and Mobile Gaming Oct 24, 2022

A recent spate of mobile games focusing on women getting a glow up or cleaning house in order to get a man has us scratching our heads.

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Spoiled Saturdays: Fear Street Oct 22, 2022

There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and friendship.

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SMNTY Classics: Witchsploitation Oct 21, 2022

Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour #91: Negroni Sbagliato Oct 20, 2022

The House of SMNTY sips on the viral drink and chats about how it went viral and House of the Dragon on the cusp of the season finale.

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Let's Talk Witches: Wanda Maximoff Oct 19, 2022

Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, historically represents many intersections - Romani, Jewish and a witch. Friend of the show Joey Patt joins us to examine these intersections, the history of them, and how they're being handled (or not) right now.

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Activists Around the World: Trisha Shetty Oct 18, 2022

Today we spotlight the work of lawyer, activist, speaker, educator and advocate Trisha Shetty when it comes to gender equality.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Oct 17, 2022

We open the virtual mail bag once again to discuss Anne of Green Gables, convention experiences and fanfiction.

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SMNTY Classics: Witchy Women Oct 15, 2022

There's a little witch in all of us. For this classic edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Tigers Are Not Afraid Oct 14, 2022

Issa López's 2017 haunting Mexican crime-fantasy movie Tigers Are Not Afraid made a big impression on horror royalty and on us.

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Happy Hour #90: Quick Horror Movie Reviews, Pt. 2 Oct 13, 2022

In part two of our Horror Happy Hour, Anney shares her spoiler-y thoughts on recent horror movies She Will and Bodies Bodies Bodies.

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Book Club: Mexican Gothic Oct 12, 2022

A creepy mansion, shifty family, burgeoning romance and a determined heroine. Come join us as we get to the roots of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's 2020 horror novel Mexican Gothic.

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Activists Around the World: Veronica Cruz Oct 11, 2022

We celebrate the work of one of the founders of women's rights organization Las Libres Veronica Cruz, with a specific focus on abortion.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Reviews Hocus Pocus 2 Oct 10, 2022

The witches are back! Sisterhood, friendship, aging and song! We give a quick and spoilery review of the new movie Hocus Pocus 2.

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SMNTY Classics: All Them Witches Oct 08, 2022

Anney and Samantha cast a spell with Hocus Pocus and The Witches and discuss the depiction of witches in children's movies in this classic episode. Is it all truly just a bunch of hocus pocus?

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Elevated Horror and #MeToo Oct 07, 2022

What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? We unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.

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Happy Hour #89: La Gritona Reposado Tequila Oct 06, 2022

We sip on some La Gritona Reposado tequila and chat about what it takes to succeed in male-dominated industries as a woman.

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Next Up with Anna Hossnieh Oct 05, 2022

Podcast producer, host extraordinaire and founder of Next Up Anna Hossnieh joins us to share the importance of diverse stories in podcasting, and how the initiative Next Up aligns with that.

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Activists Around the World: Bertha Zuniga Cacera Oct 04, 2022

We discuss the power of legacy while spotlighting the work of Bertha Zuniga Cacera and her mother around indigenous rights and environmental activism.

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Monday Mini: What's Going On in Iran? Oct 03, 2022

Anney and Samantha give an overview of the protests in Iran, and how women are (and have been) at the forefront.

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SMNTY Classics: Nadja of Antipaxos Oct 01, 2022

Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. In this classic episode, possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 3) Sep 30, 2022

The elements are against Tilda and Madison as Tilda weighs her options, all of them dangerous in their own way, all while grappling with self-doubt.

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Happy Hour #88: Quick Horror Reviews, Pt. 1 Sep 29, 2022

It's a good (and interesting) time to be a horror fan, especially with the glut of elevated or social horror. Anney gives some quick spoiler-y reviews of the recent horror movies X, Pearl and Men.

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Book Club: Persuasion Sep 28, 2022

SMNTY formally requests your listenership of this tasteful and of course classy discussion on the hot goss and spilling of the tea in Jane Austen's Persuasion.

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Fictional Women Around the World: America Chavez Sep 27, 2022

In this Super Super-Sized episode, we welcome fantastic friend of the show Joey Patt to talk about the history, future, and importance of Marvel character America Chavez.

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Monday Mini: An Update on Abortion in the US Sep 26, 2022

As we see more and more fallout from the overturning Roe v Wade in the US, we dig into some of the impacts across the country.

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SMNTY Classics: Officer O'Leary Sep 24, 2022

Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people (and supernatural beings) to have fun - quiet, law-abiding fun. SMNTY needs backup in this classic episode!

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Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Avonlea Sep 23, 2022

In the continuing story of SMNTY watching Anne of Green Gables, we discuss the themes of the second in the CBC series, including home, change, love and kindred spirits.

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Happy Hour #87: Still In Crisis Sep 22, 2022

Is it a birthday, a pandemic or a mid-life crisis? All three? How does one celebrate these days?

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Meghan Markle and Single Use Hate Accounts Sep 21, 2022

Podcast royalty Bridget Todd shines some light on the internet's apparent overwhelming hatred of Meghan Markle, where it is coming from and the systems in place that allow people to profit from it.

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Activists Around the World: Jackeline Romero Epiayu Sep 20, 2022

In this episode, we look at the work, trials and hope of Colombian activist Jackeline Romero Epiayu.

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Monday Mini: An Update on Feminism Sep 19, 2022

A recent survey on feminism revealed some interesting results. We delve into the numbers and discuss what they could mean.

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SMNTY Classics: Why Didn't You Believe Her? Sep 17, 2022

In this classic episode, 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.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Anne of Green Gables Sep 16, 2022

SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables.

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Happy Hour #86: Boundaries and Asking for Help Sep 15, 2022

In this mish-mash of an episode, topics include setting up boundaries, people-pleasing, and asking for help.

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SMNTY Classics: Unbalancing Work-Life Balance Sep 14, 2022

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 in this classic episode.

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Activists Around the World: Melissa Cristina Marquez Sep 13, 2022

Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look into her efforts in fostering understanding around sharks, and also talk about crocodile bites.

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Monday Mini: Post Connnnnnn! Sep 12, 2022

Yes, that's a Star Trek reference. Anney, shining bright from her experience embodying Disco Luke Skywalker (or is that the sequins and glitter?), shares her experience cosplaying at DragonCon 2022.

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SMNTY Classics: Are soap operas underrated in TV history? Sep 10, 2022

It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history and evolution of soap operas and see how these shows have influenced most of what we watch today in this classic episode.

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Female Firsts: Laudelina de Campos Melo Sep 09, 2022

Today, Yves sheds light on Laudelina de Campos Melo, who founded Brazil's first association of domestic workers.

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Happy Hour #85: The Freak Show (SATC S2, Ep3) Sep 08, 2022

From our SMNTY desk, we continue our Sex and the City watch party! On the table: first date awkwardness, Darwinian dating, sex and beyond.

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SMNTY Plays Wayhaven Sep 07, 2022

Vampires, romance and murder, oh my! Anney and Samantha compare their choices and experiences playing the choose-your-own-adventure game, Wayhaven.

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Activists Around the World: Even More Record Breaking Women Sep 06, 2022

From rowing to golf to piloting, women around the world are breaking records. We discuss some recent achievements.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Sep 06, 2022

It's time to dive back into the virtual listener mailbox! Topics include phone games, misogyny, makeovers, student debt, trauma, and Star Wars.

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SMNTY Classics: Scream Queens Sep 03, 2022

For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. In this classic, Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the connection to the final girl trope, and shine light on some iconic examples. And then Anney talks about Scream for a long time.

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SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy Sep 02, 2022

Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone.

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Happy Hour #84: T'was the Night Before Con Sep 01, 2022

And all through the land, all the nerds were packing, their cosplays so grand.

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Book Club: Fangirl Aug 31, 2022

Come along with us on a journey of college, sisterhood, family drama, friendship, crushes, love, and fanfiction with Rainbow Rowell’s 2013 book Fangirl.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Terra Branford Aug 30, 2022

We're taking it down nostalgia lane with the Super Nintendo hero Terra Branford from Final Fantasy 3/6, depending on your version. Part human, part ethereal creature, all pixelated glory, Terra's journey of self-discovery is one that still resonates.

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Monday Mini: The Indian Child Welfare Act Aug 29, 2022

In light of some recent Supreme Court decisions and politics, we take a look at the ICWA, what it is, and its future.

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SMNTY Classics: A League of Their Own Aug 27, 2022

In this classic episode, 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

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 2) Aug 26, 2022

Tilda and Madison are being hunted. As they wait in the dark, Tilda weighs her choices.

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Happy Hour #83: The Awful Truth (SATC S2, Ep2) Aug 25, 2022

Dirty Talk. Puppies. Can we ever be truly truthful with our partners? What happens if we try?

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The Star Wars Birthday Special Aug 25, 2022

Welcome to the very special Star Wars Holiday Episode! Because what is the Force but feminism?

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Activists Around the World: Mountaineers Aug 23, 2022

We take a look at women literally climbing mountains, challenging stereotypes and shattering records.

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Monday Mini: A Love Letter to Fanfiction Aug 22, 2022

A/N: Fanfiction has long been a very queer, very woman-dominated space. One the biggest names in fanfic is AO3. We trace the history of this site, and ponder its future. Tags: Indulgent, Feels, Fandom, Love

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SMNTY Classics: Women in Shark Science Aug 20, 2022

Women who brave the waters of shark science often face outrageous sexism, but they have made great waves in the field. In this classic, we dive into the stories of some famous women and organizations doing great work in the field, the issues they face, and we give a brief review of the seminal Christmas film Jaws 4.

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Female Firsts: Eunice Foote Aug 19, 2022

Yves joins us once again to share the story of Eunice Foote, the first known person to link carbon dioxide to atmospheric warming.

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Happy Hour #82: You're A Coward, Anney Aug 18, 2022

In this edition of a totally Okay Hour! Possessed insects, broken toes, and emotional cowardice, oh my! Sometimes loss manifests in interesting ways.

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The Importance of Intimacy Coordinators Aug 17, 2022

What do intimacy coordinators do and why are they important? Anney and Samantha go over some basics of the position and the conversation around it.

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Activists Around the World: Azmina Dhrodia Aug 16, 2022

Women and marginalized communities often face harassment and toxicity on social media. Azmina Dhrodia is working to change that.

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Monday Mini: What Are These Story Games? Aug 15, 2022

SMNTY chooses our own adventure as we chat about story phone games, their problems and their successes.

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SMNTY Classics: Uhura Aug 13, 2022

In this classic episode, the USS SMNTY chronicles Star Trek's Nyota Uhura, a woman who boldly went where no Black woman had gone before.

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The Marvelous and Much Maligned Mary-Sue Aug 12, 2022

What's a Mary-Sue and why do they draw so much ire? In this ballad to the Mary-Sue, we dig into history, definitions, examples, and unearth and defend the true Mary-Sue.

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Happy Hour #81: Take Me Out to the Ballgame (SATC S2. Ep1) Aug 11, 2022

We're baaaaccckkk! We continue our watch of Sex and the City with very special guest Superproducer Christina, who knocks it out of the park. There is no crying in baseball, but there is crying in breakups.

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Women and Student Debt Aug 10, 2022

It's back-to-school season, which means we need to talk about student debt, how it hits women and marginalized folks more, and potential solutions.

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Activists Around the World: Leydy Pech Aug 09, 2022

Today we highlight the activism and legacy of beekeeper and environmental Mayan advocate Leydy Pech.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Aug 08, 2022

We bust open our virtual listener mail bag and read a letter from listener Taylor about some very important firsts for women at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

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Spoiled Saturdays: Dr. Strange (Multiverse of Madness) Aug 06, 2022

Wanda, Wanda, Wanda. In this new segment, we dive into the multiverse and chat about the feminism (or not) of the recent film Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness. How many times can Wanda say she is a mother? Are all women in comics doomed to die once they become too powerful? Sad Murder Moms?? All of these questions and more will be asked and possibly answered!

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SMNTY Classics: Sex and Gender Based Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo Aug 05, 2022

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 items we can take to combat sex and gender based violence in that country in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour #80: 90s, WTF? Aug 04, 2022

Break out your butterfly clips and gel pins, it's time to look at some toxicity of the 90s that often gets glossed over.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Crip Camp Aug 03, 2022

The award-winning 2020 documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a moving, open and personal take on the determination, difficulties and successes of a group of people growing up in the disability rights movement, what they accomplished, and the importance of inclusivity.

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Activists Around the World: Kiara Nirghin Aug 02, 2022

Kiara Nirghin is an inventor, speaker, activist and advocate for getting more women in STEM, and she's just getting started. We share her inspiring past, present and future.

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Monday Mini: A Failure Revisit Aug 01, 2022

Anney and Samantha revisit the question of failure, personally, professionally and as feminists.

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SMNTY Classics: How the Jane Collective Helped Women Get Abortions Jul 30, 2022

Before Roe v Wade made abortion legal, women still needed them. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd is joined by Heather Booth who started an underground network to give women abortion access.

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Female Firsts: Sissieretta Jones Jul 30, 2022

Yves joins us to shine a light on the compelling and storied life of Sissieretta Jones, the first Black American woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.

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Happy Hour #79: The Comfort of Rewatching Jul 28, 2022

We all have those things we watch over and over and over and over and over and over again right? Right??? Turns out a lot of us do - we look into why that is.

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Book Club: Queens of Geek Jul 27, 2022

For this month's book club pick, we nerd out over nerdom with Jen Wilde's Queens of Geek, a coming-of-age love letter to fandom with themes around friendship, disability, queer relationships, love and conventions.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Kamala Khan Jul 26, 2022

Kamala Khan is a first and a one-of-a-kind: a fan, a fanfiction author, a cosplayer, and hero.

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Monday Mini: Problematic Insults Jul 25, 2022

While it can be very tempting to lob insults at people who are objectively awful, it's important we make sure they aren't hurting others in the process. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples.

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SMNTY Classics: Women's Rights in Poland Jul 23, 2022

With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Chapter 1) Jul 22, 2022

In the second installment of Terminus: The Depopulation Event, Tilda and her son Madison wander an abandoned United States, and Tilda grapples with her feelings of failure around motherhood.

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Happy Hour #78: Sad Murder Dad Jul 21, 2022

What is a sad murder dad, and what makes him so sad and murder-y? In an on-brand check-in on grief, Anney explains the popular trope over drinks.

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Amber Heard and the Court of Public Opinion Jul 20, 2022

The very public defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp has showcased how we view women in and out of the courtroom. We break down what happened, why it's important and what it means for the future.

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Activists Around the World: Shrutilata Singh Jul 19, 2022

Shrutilata Singh is a deaf-blind activist and advocate in the realm of disability and education. We share her story and accomplishments.

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Monday Mini: What's Up with Podcasting? Jul 18, 2022

Podcasting as grown exponentially in recent years. We talk about what has changed and what hasn't in terms of creators and listeners.

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SMNTY Classics: Abortion Activism in Argentina Jul 16, 2022

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Janes Jul 15, 2022

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we discuss The Janes, a documentary about the Jane Collective, a group of women that provided illegal abortions in the 1970s.

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(Un)Happy Hour #77: Adoption and Abortion Jul 14, 2022

Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on.

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A Brief History of Women and the ADA Jul 13, 2022

Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We spotlight some of the notable women that made the ADA happen.

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Changemakers Around the World: Neema Namadamu Jul 12, 2022

Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.

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Monday Mini: Star Wars Updates Jul 11, 2022

Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women.

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SMNTY Classics: Invisible Illness Jul 09, 2022

Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with invisible illnesses in this classic episode.

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Hollywood's Toxic Treatment of Women Jul 08, 2022

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges women on all counts, and treats them as expendable.

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Happy Hour #76: An Ace on Our Sleeve Jul 07, 2022

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging.

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Women Climbing Mountains Jul 06, 2022

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive.

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Activists Around the World: Reproductive Rights Jul 05, 2022

Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross.

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Monday Mini: A Personal Reaction to Roe v Wade Jul 04, 2022

In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news.

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SMNTY Classics: Public Displays of Affection Politics Jul 02, 2022

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 learn how onlookers respond to PDA in this classic episode.

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Abortion is a Tech Issue Jul 01, 2022

As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue.

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Happy Hour #75: SMNTY Makes a Summer Cocktail, Part 2 Jun 30, 2022

Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why Anney likes puns and naming things.

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Female Firsts: Ann Petry Jun 29, 2022

Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus discussion of celebrity and privacy.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Valkyrie Jun 28, 2022

From elite warrior to bounty hunter to King, Valkyrie demands respect in everything she does. In anticipation of Thor: Love and Thunder, we break down her story so far.

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Monday Mini: Supply Chain Shortages and Women Jun 27, 2022

Shortages of tampons and baby formula have shone a light on the ways supply chain issues are having a larger impact on women. We discuss why that is and why we aren't talking about it more.

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SMNTY Classics: Queerbaiting 101 Jun 25, 2022

What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom in this classic episode.

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Book Club: This Bridge Called My Back Jun 24, 2022

Published several decades ago, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color remains a relevant and powerful tool for true intersectional feminism.

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Happy Hour #74: (Spoiled) Our Flag Means Death Jun 23, 2022

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and discuss queer representation and toxic masculinity in the show Our Flag Means Death.

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ADHD, Kink and Sex with Cate Osborn Jun 22, 2022

Podcaster, certified sex educator, and wearer of many hats Cate Osborn opens up about ADHD and how it intersects with sex and kink (and the ableism embedded in a majority of our sex education). Bonus discussion of DND.

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Women Around the World: Amazin Le Thi Jun 21, 2022

Amazin Le Thi is a queer advocate and activist who has been and is outspoken about transracial adoption and the importance of sports for all.

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Monday Mini: Abortion Stories and Resources Jun 20, 2022

We continue our ongoing conversations around abortion with some letters from listeners about their experiences and resources.

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SMNTY Classics: Ash Jun 18, 2022

On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus (Prologue) Jun 17, 2022

In the first part of this multi-chaptered SMNTY fiction event, we explore a future dystopian world besieged by a virus and tightened reproductive controls. Sound familiar? When one woman defies the law and flees with her child in a crumbling, abandoned world, can they survive?

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Happy Hour #73: SMNTY Makes a Summer Cocktail, Part 1 Jun 16, 2022

In part one of a two-part episode, Samantha shares a cocktail recipe and we chat about nostalgic Summer memories.

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SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries Jun 15, 2022

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? We dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them.

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Women Around the World: Lady Phyll Jun 14, 2022

Today we are talking about UK intersectional activist and advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, AKA Lady Phylll, founder of UK Black Pride.

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Monday Mini: Conservative Conspiracies and Children Jun 13, 2022

Why do so many conspiracies in the conservative community revolve around children? We look into some theories and history.

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SMNTY Classics: Unapologetic Jun 11, 2022

For this classic episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers.

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FMF: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once Jun 10, 2022

Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this everything bagel episode of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rolls.

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Happy Hour #72: Gendered Videogames Jun 09, 2022

Anney and Samantha swap some memories of videogames that they played as children, and especially games with girls as the target demographic. Barbie and My Little Pony feature prominently.

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A Check-In on the Queer Community Jun 08, 2022

In recent years, we've seen a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the United States. We take a look at some examples, talk about why it's happening, how it impacts mental health, and discuss some wins in the queer community.

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Women Around the World: Queer People We Admire Jun 07, 2022

Happy Pride month! Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Updates! Jun 06, 2022

Samantha moved and Anney is living her best nerd life!

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SMNTY Classics: The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion Jun 04, 2022

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 that means in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour: Oh Come All Ye Faithful (SATC Ep 12) Jun 03, 2022

Our friend Bridget Todd joins us for a very special happy hour extravaganza to watch the season one finale of Sex and the City, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". Bridget shares her SATC experience, and we chat about faith, boundaries, dealbreakers, and 'the one'.

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Happy Hour #71: The Gin Gin Mule Jun 02, 2022

Anney and Samantha discuss finding joy while sipping on a cocktail created by mixologist Audrey Saunders.

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The Rebels of the Anti-Abortion Movement Jun 01, 2022

With reproductive rights under attack in the United States, we take a look at some movements fighting back, and do a survey of abortion around the world.

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Women Around the World: Hiker Chiu May 31, 2022

Today we explore the story of Hiker Chiu, a Taiwanese activist that has been advocating for the rights and the visibility of intersex people in their community.

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Monday Mini: Another Abortion Check-In May 30, 2022

As distressing headlines around abortion's fate in the US continue, we do another check-in on what's going on and how we're doing.

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SMNTY Classics: How the Anti-Abortion Movement Fueled the Riot at the Capitol May 28, 2022

With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation in this classic episode.

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The Scully Effect: We Want to Believe May 27, 2022

The truth is out there and it is that Dana Scully is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to women and girls getting into STEM. Bridget Todd joins us to break down the real world impact of this fictional character, with some nerding out along the way.

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Happy Hour #70: 'Allowed' May 26, 2022

Our language around food is often unhealthy and needs to change.

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Book Club: Crying in H-Mart May 25, 2022

Grief, identity and food all intersect in our conversation around Michelle Zauner's powerful 2021 work Crying in H-Mart.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Ahsoka Tano May 24, 2022

Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold.

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Monday Mini: An Abortion Check-In May 23, 2022

In light of what's going on with Roe V. Wade in the U.S., Anney and Samantha open up about how they are, what they're doing for self-care and what's bringing them joy.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Interviews Lizz Winstead May 21, 2022

Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights in this classic episode.

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Female Firsts: Maria Mitchell May 20, 2022

Yves takes us on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States.

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Happy Hour #69: The Drought (SATC Ep. 11) May 19, 2022

In this episode of our Sex and the City watch party, we tackle the age old (and controversial) conversation of farting in front of your partner.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Bend It Like Beckham May 18, 2022

In this installment, SMNTY embraces the early 2000s and goes for the goal with the sports comedy Bend it Like Beckham, discussing the importance of representation, sexism in sports and the power of friendships.

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Women Around the World: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu May 17, 2022

Today we highlight the work of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to preserve Hawaii's native cultures and traditions.

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Monday Mini: Abortion and Adoption May 16, 2022

With the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, we've heard a lot of conversation around adoption, foster care and safe haven laws, especially as reasons we don't need abortion. Samantha breaks down the flaws in this line of thinking and why it's incredibly damaging.

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SMNTY Classics: Afong Moy May 14, 2022

For this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States.

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SMNTY Fiction: Delete Culture May 13, 2022

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due.

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Happy Hour #68: Dear SMNTY May 12, 2022

Dear celebrities we've crushed on in the past, please forget the letter you may have received from us in the past. Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and reminisce over celebrity crushes, embarrassing fan letters and fangirling.

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A Conversation on Abortion in the US with Melita Easters May 11, 2022

In the wake of the recently leaked Supreme Court brief that would overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States, we turn to Melita Easters of Georgia's WIN List to shed some light on the situation and provide potential solutions.

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Women Around the World: Shreen Saroor May 10, 2022

Today we talk about Shreen Saroor's accomplishments, advocacy and activism around women's rights and peace.

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Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 4 May 09, 2022

SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world.

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SMNTY Classics: All You Can Ever Know May 07, 2022

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing in this classic episode.

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Happy Hour #67: The Baby Shower (SATC Ep. 10) May 06, 2022

Our Sex and the City watch party journey continues! In this episode, listen for discussions on baby names, baby showers, jealousy, and moving through different stages of life.

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DNA, Health, and Women May 05, 2022

SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the power of information when it comes to health.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Rogue One May 04, 2022

What do the plans for this episode hold? Hope. Unless you ask Samantha. Go rogue with us this Star Wars Day as we discuss the 2016 Star Wars film Rogue One.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Sabine Wren May 03, 2022

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 weapons-building. We dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion.

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Monday Mini: Women and Happiness, Part 3 May 02, 2022

As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples?

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SMNTY Classics: It Ain't Easy Being Green? Apr 30, 2022

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 issues in this classic episode.

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Women and Dissociation Apr 29, 2022

There's a lot of confusion around dissociation. The SMNTY team clears some of it up while honing in how it impacts women.

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Happy Hour #66: Gotta Bad Feeling About This Apr 28, 2022

Execute Happy Hour 66.

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Female Firsts: Mabel Ping-Hua Lee Apr 27, 2022

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.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Beru Whitesun Lars Apr 26, 2022

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 Empire, though her legacy lives on.

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Monday Mini: Things Not to Say to an Ace Person Apr 25, 2022

Or anyone, really.

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Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winner: Samantha Besnoff Apr 24, 2022

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

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SMNTY Classics: Wangari Muta Maathai Apr 23, 2022

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.

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Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 2) Apr 22, 2022

In part two of our look at The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas, we discuss issues around environmental justice, privilege, and every day examples.

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Happy Hour #65: The Turtle and the Hare (SATC Ep. 9) Apr 21, 2022

We continue our epic Sex and the City watch-along endeavor and discuss vibrators, hygiene, settling, and 'fixer-uppers'.

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Book Club: The Intersectional Environmentalist (Part 1) Apr 20, 2022

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 into some key definitions and foundational ideas for this conversation.

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Women Around the World: Amasai Jeke Apr 19, 2022

For this episode, we focus on trans feminist, queer rights and environmental justice advocate Amasai Jeke.

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Feminist Movie Monday: Fresh Apr 18, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Are women more passive aggressive? Apr 16, 2022

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 comes from and how it plays out among genders.

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Women and Happiness: Part 2 Apr 15, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #64: The Villain Apr 14, 2022

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.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Turning Red Apr 13, 2022

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 these themes, it garnered a lot of controversy. We chat about all of these things and our own similar experiences as teenagers.

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Women Around the World: Judge Jackson Apr 12, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Women And Happiness : Part 1 Apr 11, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Bro-rista Coffee Culture Apr 09, 2022

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 bro-rista culture continues to dominate the rapidly expanding specialty coffee industry. Learn more in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Builds a Community Apr 08, 2022

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 look like.

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Happy Hour #63: Three's a Crowd (SATC Ep. 8) Apr 07, 2022

Threesome protocol can get quite tricky. We sip some mimosas and chat about some of the considerations in our Sex and the City rewatch.

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Evan Rachel Wood and Tech Accountability Apr 06, 2022

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.

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Women Around the World: Paralympic Wins of 2022 Apr 05, 2022

Now that the 2022 Winter Paralympics are over, we do an overview and celebrate some women who won big time.

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Monday Mini: An Update on Incels and Anti-Feminist Groups Apr 04, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Mary Seacole Apr 02, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Fiction: Dark Family Secret Apr 01, 2022

What would you give up in the name of curiosity, power and fame?

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Happy Hour #62: Trauma, Trauma, Trauma Mar 31, 2022

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 villains.

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Book Club: Of Women and Salt Mar 30, 2022

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 discuss political and intergenerational trauma, motherhood, immigration, addiction and secret selves.

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Women Around the World: Bianka Rodriguez Mar 29, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Enthusiastic Consent Mar 28, 2022

Through platforms like TikTok, controversial conversations around consent continue. Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of informed and enthusiastic consent.

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SMNTY Classics: Jackie Ormes Mar 26, 2022

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' Ginger in this classic episode.

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Ladies of the Blues Mar 25, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #61: Bat, Bat Soda Mar 24, 2022

Cheers! We sip on Bat, bat Soda, a carbonated coffee local to Atlanta and discuss women in the coffee industry.

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Female Firsts: Jovita Idár Mar 23, 2022

Yves shares the amazing story of Jovita Idár, a woman who started and was first president of the Liga Femenil Mexicanista.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Satine Kryze Mar 22, 2022

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, assassination attempts, and her love of a certain Jedi.

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Monday Mini: How Are We Doing? Mar 21, 2022

SMNTY does a check-in on ourselves, Covid, hate crimes, anti-LGBTQ+ laws and the Violence Against Women Act.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY's Princess is in Another Castle Mar 19, 2022

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 her time getting kidnapped. Anney and Samantha trace the history of Princess Peach and talk about the damsel in distress trope, entitlement and whether or not Princess Peach is secretly a bloodthirsty tyrant in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Scream Mar 18, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #60: Never Been Loved Mar 17, 2022

The Jedi, loneliness and asexuality: what's love got to do with it?

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The Damaging Impact of Strategic Incompetence Mar 16, 2022

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 strategic incompetence in action.

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Women Around the World: Winter Olympic Wins for Women Mar 15, 2022

Anney and Samantha highlight and celebrate a few of the amazing accomplishments of women during the 2022 Winter Olympics.

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Monday Mini: Women in Crisis Mar 14, 2022

What is a midlife crisis? Do they impact women differently?

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SMNTY Classics: Mental Positivity Mar 12, 2022

Anney and Samantha discuss mental health, and how to take care of yourself and others during a time of crisis in this classic episode.

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 2 Mar 11, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #59: The Monogamists (SATC Ep. 7) Mar 10, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Fiction: supervoid Mar 09, 2022

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.

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Women Around the World: Marinel Ubaldo Mar 08, 2022

After witnessing first hand the damage caused by climate change, Marinel Ubaldo became a dedicated advocate to the issue.

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Monday Mini: Kanye, Why? Mar 07, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Are rebound relationships unhealthy? Mar 05, 2022

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 correlation between cheating and rebounding in this classic episode.

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Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Dates: Part 1 Mar 04, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #58: I Woke Up Like This Mar 03, 2022

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 all of your states.

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Disinformation and SCOTUS Mar 02, 2022

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 Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process.

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Women Around the World: Emtithal Mahmoud Mar 01, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Very Superstitious Feb 28, 2022

Are women more superstitious than men? SMNTY reads the writing on the wall and breaks the looking glass on women and superstition.

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SMNTY Classics: Dolores Huerta's Grassroots Legacy Feb 26, 2022

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 her grassroots passion that defied gender and cultural barriers and continues to inspire in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics: Bessie Coleman Feb 25, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #57: Secret Sex (SATC Ep. 6) Feb 24, 2022

Secret sex, secret kinks, and cheese?! Our Sex and the City happy hour rewatch continues.

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Book Club: Feminism Is for Everybody Feb 23, 2022

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.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Uhura Feb 22, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Are Women Leading the Pandemic Unionization Effort? Feb 21, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Lucy Hicks Anderson Feb 19, 2022

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 American trans woman to be put on trial for her identity.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Feb 18, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #56: My Fanfiction is Better Than Yours Feb 17, 2022

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.

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Female Firsts: Oodgeroo Noonuccal Feb 16, 2022

Yves joins us to share the story of Oodgeroo Noonuccal, the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse.

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Women Around the World: Lavinya Stennett Feb 15, 2022

Today, we spotlight the creator of The Black Curriculum, Lavinya Stennett.

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Monday Mini: The Retraumatization of Crime Victims Feb 14, 2022

Women love true crime. But who is profiting off of it and what about the people directly impacted?

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SMNTY Classics: A Slumber Party Podcast on Sleepovers Feb 12, 2022

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 classic episode to learn more with Caroline and Cristen.

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A SMNTY Recap: And Just Like That Feb 11, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #55: Kasama Rum Feb 10, 2022

Anney and Samantha sip on Kasama Rum and chat about branding.

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Romance Scams: SMNTY Gets Catfished Feb 09, 2022

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 impact of romance scams, along with how they happen and how to avoid them.

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Women Around the World: Black American Women To Know Feb 08, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Women in Podcasting Redux Feb 07, 2022

With the podcasting industry growing, Anney and Samantha revisit the topic of what that means for women, and offer some podcast recommendations.

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SMNTY Classics: Online Gaming and Sexual Harassment Feb 05, 2022

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 this classic episode.

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Where are the Women in Crypto and NFTs? Feb 04, 2022

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 this digital landscape.

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Happy Hour #54: Let Me Fight You About the Last of Us 2 Some More Feb 03, 2022

DIG TWO GRAVES!! Ahem. Anney (unsurprisingly) has more thoughts about The Last of Us 2 and sexism in revenge stories.

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SMNTY Fiction: To Be So Alone Feb 02, 2022

A woman waits for her death and ponders love and creation.

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Women Around the World: Listener Mail January 2022 Edition Feb 01, 2022

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!

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Monday Mini: What You're Worth Jan 31, 2022

Anney and Samantha discuss women asking for what they're worth at work, and the guilt that sometimes comes with it.

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SMNTY Classics: Why do kids love stuffed animals so much? Jan 29, 2022

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, including a brief history of the teddy bear and why the stuff possum never caught on.

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Female Firsts: Mary Edmonia Lewis Jan 28, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #53: Ode to Babel Gin Jan 27, 2022

Anney and Samantha lift their glass to Ode to Babel Gin, and share some of their favorite happy hour memories.

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The Life of Lynn Conway Jan 26, 2022

Bridget joins us once again to discuss the overlooked contributions Lynn Conway made to the tech world, and how transphobia almost erased them.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Rose Nylund Jan 25, 2022

Back in St. Olaf...In honor of Betty White, we celebrate one of her most beloved characters: Rose Nylund of The Golden Girls.

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Monday Mini: The Marketing of Self-Defense Jan 24, 2022

Anney and Samantha dig into the capitalization of women's fear of sexual assault and why it's problematic.

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SMTNY Classics: Middle Child Syndrome Jan 22, 2022

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 against the in-between siblings in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Matrix Jan 21, 2022

Follow us down the rabbit hole as we tackle the feminism of the Matrix series.

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Happy Hour #52: Surface Pressure Jan 20, 2022

Anney and Samantha talk about the Encanto soundtrack, the power of a good song, and the risk of defining yourself through your gifts.

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SMNTY Book Club: A Tale of Two Short Stories Jan 19, 2022

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, fad diets, and women and religion.

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Women Around the World: Blessing Okoedion Jan 18, 2022

Today we highlight the advocacy and activism of Blessing Okoedion in her work to combat human trafficking.

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Monday Mini: TikTok Activism Jan 17, 2022

Samantha educates Anney on how huge TikTok is, and the activism playing out on the problem.

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SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth Jan 15, 2022

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.

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SMNTY Interview: Melody Bray Jan 14, 2022

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.

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Happy Hour #51: The Power of Female Sex (SATC Ep. 5) Jan 13, 2022

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.

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The Pandemic Health Gender Gap Jan 12, 2022

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 pandemic is having on our bodies and our minds.

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Women Around the World: Marcelina Bautista Jan 11, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Behind the Curtains Jan 10, 2022

Anney and Samantha pull back the curtains on the self-doubt that plagues us as podcasters, as women, and as people.

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SMNTY Classics: Do doctors listen to women? Jan 08, 2022

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 this relationship, including how stress influences a female patient's diagnosis.

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SMNTY Classics: Couple Speak Jan 07, 2022

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 particulars of how and why couple-speak happens.

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Happy Hour #50: Too Much Jan 06, 2022

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 but similar reactions to the same party.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Pulls an All-Nighter Jan 05, 2022

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 episode.

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Women Around the World: A Year End Review Jan 04, 2022

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.

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Monday Mini: Hello, 2022! Jan 03, 2022

SMNTY rings in the new year chatting about goals, traditions, identity, and what we're excited about and keeping an eye on for 2022.

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SMNTY Classics: Men Like Beer, Women Like Wine? Jan 01, 2022

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 discuss why we need to make the phrase 'girly drinks' a thing of the past.

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Women Who Won in 2021! Dec 31, 2021

As 2021 ends, we celebrate some firsts and accomplishments for women.

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Happy Hour #49: Valley of the Twenty-Something Guys (SATC Ep. 4) Dec 30, 2021

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.

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The FDA's New Rule on Telemedicine Abortion Dec 29, 2021

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 that means.

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Women Around the World: Sofia Scarlat Dec 28, 2021

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.

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Monday Mini: Women Owning Music in 2021 Dec 27, 2021

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Alien Edition! Dec 25, 2021

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.

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SMNTY Fiction: The Right To Be Forgotten Dec 24, 2021

In this installment of SMNTY fiction, we spin a modern fairy tale of heartbreak and the ghost of memories after a haunting loss.

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Happy Hour #48: What SMNTY's Thankful For Dec 23, 2021

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.

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Female Firsts: Mary Fields Dec 22, 2021

SMNTY celebrates the return of Yves, who shares the story of Mary Fields, the first Black female star route mail carrier in the US.

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Women Around the World: Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro Dec 21, 2021

Today we focus on Ugandan trans rights activist Cleopatra Kambugu Kentaro.

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Monday Mini: Women, Entertainment and the Law Dec 20, 2021

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 Johansson's settlement with Disney.

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SMNTY Classics: Are kids in the workplace good for business? Dec 18, 2021

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 satisfaction and business bottom lines in this classic episode.

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Women in Brewing Dec 17, 2021

Beer and brewing expert Jen Blair shares her experiences with sexism in the brewing industry, and what we can do about it.

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Happy Hour #47: Bay of the Married Pigs (SATC Ep. 3) Dec 16, 2021

Anney and Samantha watch the third episode of Sex and the City and discuss the 'battle' between single and married women.

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"And Just Like That": A SMNTY Watch Party Dec 15, 2021

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 Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda, meet some new characters, and discuss friendship, grief, ageism and feminism.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Rebecca Welton Dec 14, 2021

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.

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Monday Mini: Eco-Friendly Sex Lives Dec 13, 2021

How can we make our sex lives more environmentally friendly? The internet has some answers!

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SMNTY Classics: The Fake Geek Girl Strikes Back Dec 11, 2021

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.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Black Christmas Dec 10, 2021

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.

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Happy Hour #46: Do You Want to be a Throuple? Dec 09, 2021

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.

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Book Club: DubCon Dec 08, 2021

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. Through tropes like the Omegaverse, arranged marriage and Real Person Fiction, as well as the tagging system, we discuss what fanficiton can tell us about consent and what a world without rape culture could look like.

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Women Around the World: Polish Reproductive Rights Organizations Dec 07, 2021

In light of the continued fight for abortion access, we're highlighting people and organizations fighting for reproductive rights in Poland.

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Monday Mini: Meet the SMNTY Team! Dec 06, 2021

Time to meet the women behind SMNTY! Super producer Christina and super executive producer Maya join us in this very special holiday episode!

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SMNTY Classics: Are women better at car shopping? Dec 04, 2021

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 are savvier car shoppers.

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A Holiday Tale of Women's Labor and the Great Resignation Dec 03, 2021

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.

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Happy Hour #45: Models and Mortals (SATC Ep 2) Dec 02, 2021

In episode two of our Sex and the City watch series, we pontificate about dating models, sexism, more stereotypes, and body positivity (and negativity).

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The Toxic Workplace at Activision Blizzard Dec 01, 2021

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. Bridget Todd stops by to discuss how toxic the situation is at the company and in the video gaming world at large.

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Women Around the World: Organizations Led By Indigenous Women Nov 30, 2021

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.

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Monday Mini: SMNTY Holiday Updates Nov 29, 2021

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.

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SMNTY Classics: Teenyboppers Nov 27, 2021

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. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline spotlight the history of pop music fandom and why fangirls are considered the very worst kind of followers.

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Women in Shark Science: The Revenge Nov 26, 2021

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 work in the field, the issues they face, and we give a brief review of the seminal Christmas film Jaws 4.

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Happy Hour #44: Life Day Nov 25, 2021

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.

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SMNTY Fiction: Deep Dream Nov 24, 2021

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.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Kate Bishop Nov 23, 2021

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.

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Monday Mini: The Severe Pay Gap for Indigenous Women Nov 22, 2021

Anney and Samantha dig into the numbers, research and surrounding issues around the gender wage gap for Native American and Indigenous women.

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SMNTY Classics: Lady Truckers Nov 20, 2021

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 job safer for women in this classic episode.

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The One With Friendsgiving Nov 19, 2021

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.

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Happy Hour #43 (SATC Episode 1): Sex and the City Nov 18, 2021

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.

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Book Club: Heart Berries Nov 17, 2021

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.

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Women Around the World: Chrystos Nov 16, 2021

Today we're highlighting Native American artist and poet Chrystos.

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Monday Mini: Crow: The Legend Nov 15, 2021

Anney and Samantha discuss Sarah Eagle Heart's stunning and beautifully acted animated short film Crow: The Legend.

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SMNTY Classics: Understanding Miscarriage Nov 13, 2021

Miscarriage is one of the most common pregnancy experiences, though rarely talked about openly. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline provide an overview of what miscarriage entails, what causes it, what doesn't and its psychological repercussions of pregnancy loss for women and men.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Deidra and Laney Rob a Train Nov 12, 2021

For this Feminist Movie Friday, we dig into the 2017 film Deidre and Laney Rob a Train and talk about high school, sisterhood, family, parentification, single motherhood, mean girls, robbing trains and all the pressure.

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Happy Hour #42: Sexism at the Sex Shop? Nov 11, 2021

Two podcasters walk into a sex shop and encounter...SEXISM?? Anney and Samantha sip on some drinks and share some personal experiences, some history and some facts.

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SMNTY Interview: Kristin Nobles of Close to the Chest Nov 10, 2021

Kristin Nobles of the podcast Close to the Chest joins us to discuss Breast Implant Illness (BII), the issues, misinformation, and progress around it, and the power of art and supportive women.

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Women Around the World: Sarah Eagle Heart Nov 09, 2021

Today we shine a light on Emmy Award-winning activist Sarah Eagle Heart.

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Monday Mini: Paralympic Wins Nov 08, 2021

We dig into the virtual listener mail bag to share a letter from a listener detailing some wins and records from the Paralympics.

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SMNTY Classics: Indigenous Women You Need to Know Nov 06, 2021

In this classic episode, Natalie Evans of the Some Kind of Brown Podcast discusses some of America's most badass indigenous women.

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Something to Say About Surrogacy Nov 05, 2021

What does surrogacy entail and why is there so much controversy around it? Anney and Samantha lay out some numbers, laws, definitions, processes, and controversies around surrogates and surrogacies.

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Happy Hour #41: Brave Noise Nov 04, 2021

For this Happy Hour, we revisit the #MeToo movement in the brewing industry with Orpheus Brewing's take on Brave Noise, a collaboration project started by Brienne Allan and friends to raise awareness and create action. Join us to learn how you can get involved!

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Women's Laughter: It's No Joke Nov 03, 2021

Laughter is a social behavior that communicates many things, from flirting to discomfort to joy, and in the case of women, has long drawn criticism and judgement. Learn more about why we laugh and the penalization, fear-mongering and feminist reclamation of women's laughter in this episode.

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Women Around the World: Ni'cola Mitchell Nov 02, 2021

In this special episode, we interview Ni'cola Mitchell, founder of the organization Girls Who Brunch.

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Monday Mini: A Nightmare on SMNTY Street Nov 01, 2021

Dream, dream, dream, why do we dream? Anney and Samantha analyze gender differences in dreams and nightmares, and how the pandemic has impacted them. Come dream a little dream with SMNTY.

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SMNTY Classics: How To Be The Final Girl In A Horror Movie Oct 30, 2021

Ever notice a lot of horror movies end with one girl standing? Anney & Bridget explore why that is in this classic episode.

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Halloween and Women: Soothsaying Foods and Sexualized Costumes Oct 29, 2021

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 snap-apple and nut-crack night. We also take a quick look at gender differences in costuming and why they matter.

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Happy Hour #40: Trick or Treat? Oct 28, 2021

From pumpkin carving, costuming, and horror movies, Anney and Samantha discuss Halloween memories and traditions while sipping on some seasonal drinks.

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SMNTY Fiction: Twisted Oct 27, 2021

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

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Women Around the World: Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin Oct 26, 2021

By establishing her NGO Pearls Africa Foundation, Abisoye Ajayi Akinfolarin has provided numerous girls access to training in technology among other things, and has worked tirelessly to close the technological gender gap in her community.

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Monday Mini: Slumber Party Massacre Oct 25, 2021

The 1982 horror slasher comedy film The Slumber Party Massacre is often regarded as the first horror movie directed by a woman. We dig into tropes, themes and the importance of pizza.

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SMNTY Classics: Unraveling the Mystery of the Winchester House Oct 23, 2021

Stairs that lead to nowhere. Hidden passages. Upside down pillars. Since its 1923 opening to the public, the Winchester Mystery House has attracted millions of visitors, and even inspired a movie in 2018. But what is the story behind the house's creator, Sarah Winchester? Did she build the house to confuse vengeful ghosts as legend suggests, or was it the product of her whimsical design ideas? Anney and Samantha are on the case in this classic episode!

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Scream Queens: Horror Royalty Oct 22, 2021

For every Michael Myers, there is a Laurie Strode. Anney and Samantha uncover the history and evolution of the Scream Queen, the connection to the final girl trope, and shine light on some iconic examples. And then Anney talks about Scream for a long time.

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Happy Hour #39: Halloween Cocktails with Holly Oct 21, 2021

Halloween super-fan Holly Frey joins us once again with a delightful seasonal cocktail recipe as we discuss Fall memories and favorites.

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Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism Oct 20, 2021

What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelgangers, ageism, orgasms, and the dangers of perfectionism.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Dana Scully Oct 19, 2021

Skeptic. Inspiration. Fashion icon. After her run on the The X-Files, Dana Scully got not one but two effects named after her. We investigate the background and impact of this character. And the pants suits. Oh the pants suits.

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Monday Mini: The Trouble with Complimenting Weight Loss Oct 18, 2021

Weight loss is not always a good thing, yet it's often something that is complimented. Anney and Samantha dig into why it's complicated.

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SMNTY Classics: Black Widow, Baby Oct 16, 2021

Not the avenger. Following up on our episodes around female killers, Anney and Samantha return to the black widow killer, digging into definitions, explanations, and examples. Come get caught in our web in this classic episode.

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Book Club: Revenge Oct 15, 2021

Yōko Ogawa's award winning collection of connected short horror stories Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales is our Halloween book club pick. Settle in with some blankets as we discuss unreliable narrators, subverted expectations and metafiction.

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Happy Hour #38: The Cold War Oct 14, 2021

To text or not to text? That is the question. In honor of the anniversary of typing awareness indicators, or the dreaded texting dots, Anney and Samantha tackle the age old question of platonic relationships with the opposite sex in the modern age.

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Facebook is Harming Teen Girls Oct 13, 2021

A whistleblower recently exposed that Facebook causes harm to teen girls and that higher ups not only knew about it, but profited from it and pushed it further. Bridget Todd stops by to tell us what's up.

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Women Around the World: Pratima Gurung Oct 12, 2021

Today's inspiring woman, Pratima Gurung, is an advocate for disabled indigenous people in Nepal and worldwide.

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Monday Mini Updates: An Update on Women's Gymnastics Oct 11, 2021

Recently, some elite American gymnasts gave some heartbreaking testimony about the FBI's mishandling of their allegations against Larry Nassar. Anney and Samantha give an update on what's going on.

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SMNTY Classics: Women <3 Monsters? Oct 09, 2021

In our pop culture, women frequently lust after monsters. Why is that? We uncover the truth in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Double Feature: Suspiria Oct 08, 2021

In this very special double feature episode, we compare and contrast the two versions of the film Suspiria, and talk colors, dance, witches, motherhood, corruption, death and final girls. We also ask the question is Tilda Swinton everyone?! Mother of sighs!

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Happy Hour #37: Highway Vodka Oct 07, 2021

Join us to relax and unwind as we sip on cocktails made with Highway Vodka while spotlighting lead distiller and general manager Codi Fuller. Bonus discussion on what we'd get up to if we were distillers included.

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The Women of Urban Legends: Part 2 Oct 06, 2021

Dim your lights, pump up the volume and gather round for part two of our look into the women of urban legends.

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Women Around the World: Isatou Ceesay Oct 05, 2021

In her determination to help the environment, Isatou Ceesay made a fashion statement and revolutionized opportunities for women in Gambia. Find out how in this episode.

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Monday Mini: The R. Kelly Trial Oct 04, 2021

Anney and Samantha dig into the charges and allegations surrounding the R. Kelly trial.

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SMNTY Classics: Where Be (Female) Monsters? Oct 02, 2021

Welcome to your worst (podcast) nightmare. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha delve into the storied history of female monsters, and talk about how we can bridge the monster gender gap.

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The Women of Urban Legends: Part 1 Oct 01, 2021

Don't say her name five times while looking in a mirror. Beware of the clicking of a high heel approaching. Anney and Samantha unearth some terrifying women of urban legends and discuss why these stories are so powerful.

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Happy Hour #36: The Power of the Ugly Pic Sep 30, 2021

Say cheese! In an age of filters and touch-ups, taking an ugly picture can be surprisingly fun and liberating.

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Female Firsts: Moms Mabley Sep 29, 2021

Yves joins us once again to tell the story of comedy legend Moms Mabley, the first female comedian to appear at the Apollo Theater.

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Women Around the World: Yasmine Yehia Moustafa Sep 28, 2021

Yasmine Yehia Moustafa has an asteroid named after her, thanks to an amazing invention of hers'. Learn more about her accomplishments in this episode.

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Monday Mini: What's With the Women in Inheritance Games? Sep 27, 2021

Imagine it is your worst day ever. But things turn around when you discover you have an inheritance waiting for you! This is often the plot of a new popular category of casual phone puzzle romance games revolving around women. They're tricky to define, but Samantha does her best to explain them, particularly Lily's Garden, though questions remain.

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Scares the Crap Out of You Sep 25, 2021

In this classic episode, we look at the gender differences in fear. But don't worry. We'll get through this together.

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Dying to be Young Sep 24, 2021

Anti-aging. Anti-wrinkles. Aging in women has long been demonized. Anney and Samantha brush up on the history of our preoccupation with youth in women and the lengths we have gone to stay forever young.

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Happy Hour #34: Bold City Brewing Sep 23, 2021

Anney and Samantha enjoy some beer from Bold City Brewing and chat about our relationships with our moms.

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Book Club: Ace, Part 2 Sep 22, 2021

For part two of our book club on Ace by Angela Chen, we get into topics like consent, negotiation, representation, and the many ways asexuality can look.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Nadja of Antipaxos Sep 21, 2021

Nadja of Antipaxos from What We Do in the Shadows is a vampire that knows what she wants and will fight for it. Possessed dolls, werewolves, witches, and female friendships are all topics of discussion.

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Monday Mini: Texas' Abortion Law Sep 20, 2021

Anney and Samantha talk through why the new Texas abortion law is so troubling.

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SMNTY Classics: Do blondes really have more fun? Sep 19, 2021

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 of people in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 2 Sep 18, 2021

The concluding chapter of our two-part classic look at female serial killers features some of modern history's most chilling examples. Who will make the final cut?

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Book Club: Ace, Part 1 Sep 17, 2021

In part one of this two part conversation on Angela Chen's book Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex, we discuss sexual desirability, attraction and what exactly it means to identify as ace.

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Happy Hour #32: Just Say No Sep 16, 2021

Why can it be such a struggle to say 'no'? Anney and Samantha discuss all the complications with saying 'no', and how powerful it can be.

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SMNTY Classics: Female Serial Killers, Part 1 Sep 15, 2021

In part one of this classic two-parter, Anney and Samantha take a stab at explaining our morbid fascination with serial killers, the root of our cultural misconception that women can't be serial killers, the main differences between male and female serial killers, and attempt to separate the facts from the legend of some of history's most notorious female murderers.

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Women Around the World: Listener Mail! Sep 14, 2021

Tune in for a very special episode where we highlight messages we've gotten from listeners about music, the Olympics and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Monday Mini: Just Eat It? Sep 13, 2021

Anney and Samantha dive into their complicated relationships around food and what they might mean.

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The Truth of Women and True Crime Sep 10, 2021

Women love true crime. Women make true crime. But why?

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Happy Hour #31: Freeland Spirits Sep 09, 2021

Anney and Samantha have a spirited (#sorrynotsorry) discussion about the power of legacy for women, what that looks like in our history and what we hope it looks like in our future while sipping on cocktails made with Freeland Spirits.

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FMF: Thelma and Louise Sep 08, 2021

When buddy road trip movie Thelma and Louise was first released, it caused controversy, conversation and connection. Decades later, people are still discussing its impact on our culture and feminism.

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Women Around the World: Dr. Jemimah Kariuki Sep 07, 2021

Today's entry is Dr. Jemimah Kariuki and her tireless work to improve mothers and children.

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Monday Mini: Not Pretty Enough Sep 06, 2021

There are many toxic, dangerous narratives around sexual assault. This is one.

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SMNTY Classics: What is the Cult of New Domesticity? Sep 04, 2021

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 to this classic episode as Cristen and Caroline interview with Emily Matchar on her book on the new domesticity movement

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Tumbling Down the Women Blogosphere Sep 03, 2021

Dear Internet, what's the history of women blogging? SMNTY unearths the history of blogging and shines a light on spaces women were and are dominating.

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Happy Hour #30: Cosplaying While Woman Sep 02, 2021

Genderbending, fake geek girl, sexualization - these are just a few of the things you may encounter or think on when cosplaying as a woman.

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What's Going On With OnlyFans? Sep 01, 2021

Recently, OnlyFans announced (and reversed) a ban on sexual content on their platform. Bridget Todd joins us to discuss how sex workers have been sounding the alarm about platforms like this censoring them, and why we should be listening to them.

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Women Around the World: Nadia Murad Aug 31, 2021

For this episode, we highlight the life and advocacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad.

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Monday Mini: Do Women Make Up a Majority of Anti-Vaxxers? Aug 30, 2021

New research looking into anti-vaxxers indicates that women may make up the vast majority of anti-vaxxers online. We dig into the reasons why this might be the case.

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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 2 Aug 28, 2021

In our classic 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.

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Female Firsts: Edith Monture Aug 27, 2021

Edith Monture, the first Indigenous woman to become a registered nurse in Canada, is the first of the day.

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Happy Hour #29: Hyperion Brewing Aug 26, 2021

Anney and Samantha sip on beer from Hyperion Brewing and crack open their high school year books to reminisce.

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The Misogyny of Third Wave Emo and Pop Punk Aug 25, 2021

Sugar, we're going down swinging...at MISOGYNY! SMNTY shines a light on the sexism and abuse rife within early 2000s emo and pop-punk and how it's changing. Three cheers for sweet justice!

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Fictional Women Around the World: Officer O'Leary Aug 24, 2021

Whether investigating noise complaints about partying seventies ghosts or millennial zombies, Wellington Paranormal's Officer O'Leary really just wants people (and supernatural beings) to have fun - quiet, law-abiding fun. SMNTY needs backup!

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Monday Mini: Platonic Marriage Aug 23, 2021

Our ideas of what marriage can look like are shifting. Anney and Samantha look into the history and growing modern popularity of platonic marriages.

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SMNTY Classics: Fanfiction Extravaganza Part 1 Aug 21, 2021

Fanfiction is a space dominated by women, and it is often derided as weird, immoral and/or terrifying. In Part one of this two-part classic episode, A & B go over the basics of the world of fanfic.

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Caught Redheaded? Aug 20, 2021

Why is red hair often hypersexualized in women and desexualized in men? We dig into the history of red hair, the stereotypes around it, and interview friend of the show Katie about her experience growing up redheaded.

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Happy Hour #28: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll! Aug 19, 2021

Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another SMNTY happy hour!

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Book Club: The Pretty One Aug 18, 2021

Anney and Samantha discuss disability activist Keah Brown's joyous work The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me.

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Women Around the World: Olympics Wins for Women Part II Aug 17, 2021

SMNTY wraps up our coverage of the 2020 Olympics with some celebration and controversy.

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Monday Mini: What's Up With Pandemic Sex Orgies? Aug 16, 2021

During the pandemic, there have been a spate of headlines about illegal sex parties being broken up. How much of this is sensationalized and how much of it was going on before lockdown? SMNTY investigates and everything continues to lead back to Sex and the City.

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SMNTY Classics: A Special History of Afterschool Specials Aug 14, 2021

Why did ABC launch its Afterschool Specials programming? What were the hot topics in Afterschool Specials (and how did Degrassi do it better)? Join Cristen and Caroline to learn more about how Afterschool Specials addressed race, sexuality and gender in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Jennifer's Body Aug 13, 2021

It's Friday the 13th, so we're talking about the cult classic Jennifer's Body, the sexist marketing that did it wrong, so many feminist themes, and why it resonates during the time of #MeToo.

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Happy Hour #27: Love Cork Screw Aug 12, 2021

Anney and Samantha sip some Love Cork Screw wine and are transported to summers past. Join us on our journey down memory lane.

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The Link Between Misogyny and Gun Violence Aug 11, 2021

What do misogyny, hegemonic masculinity and toxic masculinity have to do with gun violence and why is it a feminist issue? Anney and Samantha dig into some numbers and definitions around gun violence and how it impacts women.

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Women Around the World: The Women of the Olympics Refugee Team Aug 10, 2021

Anney and Samantha highlight the accomplishments of the women of the Olympics Refugee Team.

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Monday Mini: Patriarchy Stress Disorder Aug 09, 2021

A new term is making the rounds: Patriarchy Stress Disorder. What does it mean and why is it controversial?

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SMNTY Classics: Are women cleaner than men? Aug 07, 2021

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 this classic episode to learn more about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and how being cleaner might not be healthier for women.

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The SMNTY x Truth Hounds Crossover Event Aug 06, 2021

Amateur investigators with heart Anna and Kyle of the Truth Hounds podcast join us to discuss getting to the bottom of some of our most universal mysteries and being women in the investigative space.

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Happy Hour #26: I'm Coming Out? Aug 05, 2021

Wait, didn't we do this already? Anney shares some of her recent experiences being queer and ponders coming out to her family.

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SMNTY Updates: August 2021 Edition Aug 04, 2021

It's time for another update which means it's time to talk about sexist and racist uniform requirements, mental health, the Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit, ScarJo suing Disney and some very belated firsts.

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Women Around the World: Olympic Wins for Women Part 1 Aug 03, 2021

Now that the Olympics are underway in Tokyo, Anney and Samantha share some of the amazing wins of the women competing.

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Monday Mini: Collective Trauma Aug 02, 2021

What is collective trauma and why is it a public health crisis? Anney and Samantha discuss the intersectionality of trauma and why it's so important we talk about it.

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SMNTY Classics: The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini Jul 31, 2021

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 implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this classic episode.

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A Female Firsts Special Jul 30, 2021

In this very special episode of Female Firsts, Yves, Anney and Samantha finally get their cheesecake and champagne while discussing the importance of historical firsts and the context around them. And bikes!

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Happy Hour #25: New Belgium Jul 29, 2021

New Belgium Brewing beer is the drink of the hour, as we talk about the company's co-founder and their focus on environmentalism.

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SMNTY Classics: A History of Pregnancy Tests Jul 28, 2021

Pregnancy tests have a colorful history tracing back to 1350 BC -- and, as you might imagine, the methods have varied greatly over the centuries. In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen look at the history of pregnancy tests.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Jul 27, 2021

Don't call her Val. We uncover the mysterious past and murky future of the Marvel character Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.

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Monday Mini: Traditions of Loss Jul 26, 2021

How do we mark sad occasions? How do we remember loved ones? Anney and Samantha discuss the importance of making space for grief, bittersweet memories, and observing traditions.

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SMNTY Classics: Fighting for Women's Olympic Boxing Jul 24, 2021

At the 2016 Summer Olympics women's boxing event, all eyes were on U.S.A. phenom Claressa Shields. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share Shields' inspiring backstory and women's boxing's long road to Olympic glory.

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A History of Women and the Olympics Jul 23, 2021

Throughout history, women have fought for the right to participate in the Olympics. Anney and Samantha trace the storied past of athletes and feminists demanding the right to compete and look into some present issues and accomplishments. Will SMNTY stick the landing? Judges?

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Happy Hour #24: SMNTY Takes a Vacation Jul 22, 2021

As Anney and Samantha prepare to go on vacation, we dig into vacation stress for women, the difficulty of unplugging and importance of friendships, traditions and relaxing. Basically asking the question...how does one vacate?

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SMNTY Classics: Surfer Girls Jul 21, 2021

Women have been slaying waves ever since surfing was invented. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline coast the history of Hawaii's sport of kings, its colonialist demise and Gidget-inspired revival.

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Women Around the World: Ola Abu Al Ghaib Jul 20, 2021

For Disability Pride month, we highlight Ola Abu Al Ghaib and her accomplishments in the realm of disability rights.

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Monday Mini: A Brief History of Chastity Belts Jul 19, 2021

Chastity belts may be one of the most successful jokes of all time. Learn about the history of the chastity belt and their modern counterpart, chastity cages.

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SMNTY Classics: Women's Boxing Jul 17, 2021

The 2012 Summer Olympics marked the official debut of women's boxing. In this classic episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the history of women's boxing, along with gender dynamics at the gym and inside the ring.

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Attachment Styles in Women Jul 16, 2021

What is attachment theory and how does it relate to women specifically? Anney and Samantha navigate the research on attachment and how it can impact relationships.

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Happy Hour #23: The Anteel Tequila Chaser Jul 15, 2021

Anney and Samantha return to Anteel tequila and chat about the importance of having women in leadership positions.

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Book Club: Inferior Jul 14, 2021

Angela Saini's book Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong and the New Research That's Rewriting the Story delves into the history of how science (and often bad science) has been weaponized, misinterpreted and used against women and marginalized communities, and the new research proving it wrong. Anney and Samantha discuss the book and the dangers of assuming science is always neutral.

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Women Around the World: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu Jul 13, 2021

In today's installment, we discuss Dame Elizabeth Anionwu and her accomplishments in the world of medicine in the face of adversity.

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Monday Mini: #MeToo Update Jul 12, 2021

Anney and Samantha check back in on #MeToo, discuss some recent high profile cases and dig into some numbers to see if anything has changed.

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SMNTY Classics: Who fakes orgasms? Jul 10, 2021

How many people have actually faked an orgasm? How have cultural perceptions of orgasms changed over time? Join Cristen and Caroline as they cut past the cultural baggage and get to the facts behind sex and orgasms in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Descent Jul 09, 2021

Join us as we descend into the depths of women's grief, betrayal, friendship, anger and revenge while we discuss the 2005 horror movie The Descent.

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Happy Hour #22: Apologies to Boyfriends Past Jul 08, 2021

It's time for the one where we wax poetic about past relationships and what we wish we had known when we were in them. You know, typical happy hour stuff. Expect the first relationship ghost when the bell tolls rum!

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What are Cyberstalking and Sextortion? Jul 07, 2021

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 can we protect ourselves online.

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Women Around the World: Sonia Guajajara Jul 06, 2021

For today's episode, we focus on Sonia Guajajara, a fierce advocate and fighter for the Amazon and the indigenous peoples that live there.

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Monday Mini: Conservatorship and Women Jul 05, 2021

In light of all the attention brought to conservatorships due to Britney Spears, we discuss what they are and how they disproportionately impact women when it comes to negative outcomes.

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SMNTY Classics: Crisis Pregnancy Centers Jul 03, 2021

Maya Kroth stops by to take us inside a crisis pregnancy center in this classic episode.

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Why are Black TikTokers On Strike? Jul 02, 2021

Bridget Todd explains TikTok to the uninitiated and digs into why Black women went on strike on the platform.

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Happy Hour #21: The Comfort of Routine Jul 01, 2021

While sipping on some Star Wars themed cocktails, Anney shares the origins of her tradition Sunday, Sunday Sunday, and we discuss the power of routines.

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The Myths of Virginity: Part 2 Jun 30, 2021

In part two at our look at the misinformation and disinformation around virginity, Anney and Samantha discuss Western (and particularly American) Christian ideas around abstinence, purity, morality and virginity.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Anissa Pierce Jun 29, 2021

For today's fictional woman, we spotlight Black Lightning's Anissa Pierce, the first Black lesbian superhero on network television.

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Monday Mini: Anti-LGBTQ Laws Jun 28, 2021

The US is seeing a wave of proposed (and some passed) anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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SMNTY Classics: Bisexuality: Part 2 Jun 26, 2021

In the second part of our classic bisexuality episode, our expert guests return with advice and resources for bisexual folks, and share some personal experience and even a bi-ku (bisexual haiku) along the way.

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The Myths of Virginity: Part 1 Jun 25, 2021

History has long made a Big Deal out of virginity, and also created a lot of (harmful) myths about it. Anney and Samantha shift through the history, unsubstantiated science and cultural importance of virginity, and the myths that surround it.

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Happy Hour #20: Sex Entitlement Jun 24, 2021

Anney and Samantha vent about the idea of being entitled to sex. Masturbation is a thing, y'all. Cheers!

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The Orgasmic Orgasm Episode! Jun 23, 2021

Throughout time and across cultures, orgasms in women have been the source of confusion, fear and fascination. Anney and Samantha pull back the curtain on the science of women's orgasms, the whys of faking, and (mis)perceptions around them, doing some myth-busting along the way.

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Women Around the World: Beverly Palesa Ditsie Jun 22, 2021

Today we spotlight the work of South African queer activist, filmmaker and artist Beverly Palesa Ditsie.

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Monday Mini: Childless by Choice Jun 21, 2021

How do you know if you want children? Why are more and more women delaying pregnancy in the US? As the birthrate drops to a record low in America, Anney and Samantha discuss being childless by choice.

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SMNTY Classics: Bisexuality: Part 1 Jun 19, 2021

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha sit down with a panel of advocates, lawyers and researchers to discuss what it means to be bisexual, the issues facing the community, and what we can do about them.

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Female Firsts: Lucy Diggs Slowe Jun 18, 2021

Yves joins us to go over the history of Lucy Diggs Slowe and her many firsts in the worlds of education and tennis.

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Happy Hour #19: Ada Coleman and the Hanky Panky Jun 17, 2021

SMNTY raises a glass to mixologist Ada Coleman and her achievements while sipping on her most famous creation, the Hanky Panky. Come smash some patriarchy with us!

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Listener Mail: June 2021 Edition Jun 16, 2021

Anney and Samantha open the virtual mail bag and share listener messages about parity in Chile, parentification, legal cannabis, and asexuality.

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Women Around the World: Dr. Pragati Singh Jun 15, 2021

Today we focus on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support group for asexual people.

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Monday Mini: Diary of a Queer Kid Jun 14, 2021

Anney shares her journey of realizing she was queer.

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SMNTY Classics: Is modest hottest? Jun 12, 2021

Since ancient times, women have been advised to cover up in order to protect their dignity. More recently, a so-called "modesty movement" has gotten underway, and Cristen and Caroline undress how the "modest is hottest" message ultimately strips agency from women and men alike in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Interviews Lizz Winstead Jun 11, 2021

Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights.

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Happy Hour #18: Comin' Up Aces Jun 10, 2021

For this happy hour check-in, Anney opens up about her sexual orientation and we discuss sex, love, identity and erasure.

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SMNTY Book Club: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic Jun 09, 2021

In honor of Pride Month, we discuss Alison Bechdel's graphic novel and memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic and dig into themes of sexual identity, gender norms and dysfunctional family dynamics.

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Women Around the World: Ruby Corado Jun 08, 2021

For today's installment of Women Around the World, we focus on LGBTQIA+ activist and advocate Ruby Corado.

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Monday Mini: Will You Sign Our Yearbook? Jun 07, 2021

Another end of the school year, another headline about a yearbook coordinator editing girls' pictures without consent. Anney and Samantha talk about why this is problematic.

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SMNTY Classics: The ABCs of being Ace Jun 05, 2021

In this classic episode, Adjoa Danso joins us to discuss asexuality.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Star Wars Sequels Jun 04, 2021

In this epic concluding episode of our galactically important saga, we unpack the Star Wars sequel trilogy. The first order of business? Discussing the women in the movies, the backlash against them, with bonus discussion of women behind the scenes, mansplaining and toxic masculinity.

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Happy Hour #17: Anteel Tequila Jun 03, 2021

To wind down the week, Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Anteel Tequila while discussing the distiller and Simone Biles.

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How to Breakup with a Friend Jun 02, 2021

While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Sharon Carter Jun 01, 2021

Sharon Carter has long been a controversial character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Learn more about why that is in this installment of Fictional Women Around the World.

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Monday Mini: Brewery #MeToo May 31, 2021

When beer brewer and production manager Brienne Allan asked for people to share their experiences with sexism in the beer world, the response was overwhelming. Anney and Samantha look at the #MeToo movement in the beer industry.

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SMNTY Classics: The Military Fight for Women in Combat May 29, 2021

How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline and Cristen in this classic episode as they look at other countries that allow women in combat, outline a brief history of women soldiers and explore the combat exclusion policy.

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Women's Role in the Origins of Memorial Day May 28, 2021

As Memorial Day weekend approaches in the United States, Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the women behind this holiday.

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Happy Hour #16: Anniversary Antics May 27, 2021

The gift for the 16th episode anniversary of happy hour is silver holloware.

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The Parentification of Girls and Women May 26, 2021

What is parentification and how does it impact women and girls?

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Women Around the World: Mia Mingus May 25, 2021

In today's segment, we highlight disability and transformative justice organizer Mia Mingus.

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Monday Mini: Post-Pandemic Confidence May 24, 2021

As we begin re-entering society, women are reporting low self-esteem around job performance and self-image. Anney and Samantha dig into the science of why that is, and how to deal with it.

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SMNTY Classics: The Fem-Pire Strikes Back May 22, 2021

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 classic episode.

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Women Cult Leaders: Part 2 May 21, 2021

In our wrap-up look at women cult leaders, we examine even more examples of women founding, leading and maintaining cults.

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Happy Hour #15: Montanya Rum May 20, 2021

Anney and Samantha sip on some cocktails made with Montanya Rum and discuss respecting traditions while making something new.

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Why Are So Many Videos About Trafficking Going Viral on Social Media? May 19, 2021

Bridget Todd stops by to unpack why so many video about trafficking are going viral on social media, debunk some trafficking myths and discuss what trafficking actually looks like and why these videos are often doing more harm than good.

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Women Around the World: Dr. Amani Ballour May 18, 2021

Today we focus on the work of Dr. Amani Ballour during her time as the director of a subterranean hospital in Syria called the Cave.

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Monday Mini: A Brief History of the Bob May 17, 2021

Thanks to celebrities, the bob haircut took the 1920s by storm. Anney and Samantha dish on the trend (and controversy) that shook the fashion world.

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SMNTY Classics: Divorced Women May 15, 2021

Society has always been a little suspicious of the divorced woman: Is she a gold-digging threat or a pitiful, jilted wife? Most likely, she's neither. Cristen and Caroline wade through the stereotypes to uncover the reality of life as a divorcee.

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Women Cult Leaders: Part 1 May 14, 2021

While probably not what you think of when conjuring up an image of a cult leader, women have been and are cult leaders and instrumental to propping up and running these organizations. Anney and Samantha discuss the definition of cult, what makes a cult leader, who they target for members and historical women cult leaders.

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Happy Hour #14: WandaVision (Spoiled!) May 13, 2021

In a new Happy Hour sub-sub-segment called Spoiled Thursdays, Anney and Samantha chat about recent pieces of entertainment, starting with the show WandaVision. There will be spoilers!

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Book Club: Joy Luck Club May 12, 2021

Amy Tan's novel The Joy Luck Club is this month's book club pick, a story of heritage, immigration, the power of story-telling and mothers and daughters across cultures and generations.

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Women Around the World: Gladys Radek May 11, 2021

For the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, we focus on activist Gladys Radek who is fighting for awareness and justice.

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Monday Mini: Deep Space SMNTY (in 3D!) May 10, 2021

Join us for this very special episode of SMNTY in 3D!!! With special guest star Yves, we present a podcast oasis of hiking, guided imagery, meditation and yoga in our continuing conversation around the power of self-care and its importance for women.

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SMNTY Classics: Little Miss Perfect May 08, 2021

Perfectionism is assumed to be a female trait, but what does that mean, exactly? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline explore how perfectionism isn't what you think it is and whether women actually are perfectionists in their appearance, career and relationships.

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Female Firsts: Tarabai Shinde May 07, 2021

Yves schools us on Tarabai Shinde, often considered the author of the first modern Indian feminist text.

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Happy Hour #13: Macchu Pisco May 06, 2021

Anney and Samantha raise their glasses and discuss Macchu Pisco and tradition.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: The Original Star Wars Trilogy May 05, 2021

Happy Revenge of the Fifth! The Star Wars celebration continues with a Feminist Movie Wednesday look at the original trilogy. Anney and Samantha use their visual scanning to shine a light on the secret weapons of Star Wars, the women both fictional and behind the scenes who gave these movies life, heart and helped make them the cultural juggernauts that they are. You'll love it. We know. Pew pew!

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Fictional Women Around the World: Dr. Aphra May 04, 2021

In honor of May the Fourth, Anney and Samantha dig into the chaotic, queer, morally ambiguous Star Wars answer to Indiana Jones, Dr. Aphra.

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Monday Mini: Board Game Reviews May 03, 2021

Anney and Samantha take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the sexist board games of their youths.

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SMNTY Classics: Stargazers, Part 2 May 01, 2021

Today's lady astronomers are following a trail that was blazed by brilliant women centuries ago, but it hasn't always been easy-going. Cristen and Caroline examine the state of this fascinating STEM field and the women who are helping to map the sky in this classic episode.

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Women and Environmental Activism Apr 30, 2021

When it comes to environmental activism, women have been integral throughout history. In belated honor of Earth Day, Anney and Samantha discuss the eco-gender gap and highlight examples of women who have led the way when it comes to protecting our planet and everyone that lives on it.

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Happy Hour #12: Vaccine, Vaccine, Vaccine, Vaccine! Apr 29, 2021

Anney and Samantha celebrate getting vaccinated and swap stories on their experiences, hopes and fears.

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Women and ADHD with Unladylike Apr 28, 2021

Cristen and Caroline of the podcast Unladylike drop by to discuss girls, women and ADHD.

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Women Around the World: Kristen Clarke Apr 27, 2021

Today we highlight the achievements and historic nomination of Kristen Clarke.

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Monday Mini: Can a Woman be the Pope? Apr 26, 2021

Nope! Not right now, at least. Anney and Samntha dig into why that is, and cast their thoughts towards the future and into the past, when there may have been a woman who served as the Pope.

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SMNTY Classics: Stargazers, Part 1 Apr 24, 2021

Women have been making critical contributions to the field of astronomy since ancient times, but once it became professionalized in the modern era, many women were shoved aside. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline look at astronomy's evolution and share the contributions of some of the stargazing pioneers.

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In the Weeds with Women in the Cannabis Industry Apr 23, 2021

Anney and Samantha delve into the history, legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in the US and highlight women in the industry.

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Happy Hour #11: Ciserone Certified Women featuring Dovetail Brewing Apr 22, 2021

In this happy hour, Anney and Samantha discuss women and the Cicerone certification and standardized testing while sipping on beer from Dovetail Brewing.

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The Feminization of Self-Care Apr 21, 2021

What actually is self-care, why has it been gendered and why does it matter? Anney and Samantha dig into the ins and outs of self-care and the danger of gendering it.

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Women Around the World: Somaya Faruqi Apr 20, 2021

In this segment, we discuss Somaya Faruqi, the robotics team the Afghan Dreamers and the ventilator they created.

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Monday Mini: Apologies to the Women of the 90s Apr 19, 2021

Oh 90s sexism, don't you know that you're toxic?

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SMNTY Classics: A Scandalous History of Hollywood Gossip Apr 17, 2021

Celebrity studies PhD and new Buzzfeed features writer Anne Helen Petersen stops by the show to talk about the rise of Hollywood scandal, female stars, celebrity gossip and feminism in this classic episode.

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Women in Modern Medicine Apr 16, 2021

Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this episode, we highlight some women doing amazing work in the modern medicine.

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Happy Hour #10: Know It's So Pathetic Apr 15, 2021

You know when it's 3 am and you need to sleep but you stay up and text your friend instead? Yeah, it's that episode. Join us for another rendition of (Un)Happy Hour where discuss the insecurities that hang over a lot of women.

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The State of Women and Online Harassment Apr 14, 2021

Online harassment is too often dismissed as something women just have to deal with. Bridget Todd stops by to bring us up to speed on the online harassment women and other marginalized folks face and how we can combat it.

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Women Around the World: Rigoberta Menchú Tum Apr 13, 2021

In this installment, we discuss Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú Tum and her work for the indigenous people of Guatemala.

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Monday Mini: Dungeons & Dragons & Women Apr 12, 2021

Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? Samantha has questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative!

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SMNTY Classics: Judy Blume Forever Apr 10, 2021

One of the most beloved and banned authors, Judy Blume wrote adolescence like no other. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate how Judy Blume's real life intersected with her fictional books, censorship activism and feminism.

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Updates: April 2021 Edition Apr 09, 2021

In this update, we cover a wide range of topics, from a record-breaking Grammy's for women, cancel culture, #MeToo, and politics.

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Happy Hour #9: Free Will Brewing Apr 08, 2021

Take a relaxing break in your day for another happy hour where we discuss Free Will Brewing and women and beer.

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Female Firsts: Ellen E. Armstrong Apr 07, 2021

Yves joins us to discuss the 'Mistress of Modern Magic', Ellen E. Armstrong, often considered the first African-American woman magician to run an independent touring magic show. Amazing alliteration abounds!

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Women Around the World: Ntombesintu Mfunzi Apr 06, 2021

We spotlight ultrarunner and advocate Ntombesintu Mfunzi.

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Monday Mini: Laws to Watch Apr 05, 2021

Anney and Samantha spotlight some laws to keep an eye on in the US, including the ERA, Violence Against Women Act and voter suppression laws.

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SMNTY Classics: Interview with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon Apr 03, 2021

In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha sit down with Georgia State Representative Park Cannon to discuss intersectional politics, bills in progress, and running for office.

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Relationships During the Pandemic Apr 02, 2021

After a year in quarantine, Anney and Samantha turn to listeners and friends of the show to talk about dating and relationships during lockdown.

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Happy Hour #8: IMO Apr 01, 2021

In our opinion, you should join us for another happy hour where we talk about women having opinions.

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Book Club: The House on Mango Street Mar 31, 2021

Anney and Samantha talk about Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and topics around feminism, identity and womanhood.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Ellie Mar 30, 2021

As a complement to our first entry in this sub-segment on influential fictional women, we highlight Ellie from The Last of Us video game series and discuss devastating revenge and rage, queer representation, lost innocence, grief and forgiveness. Anney campaigns to play Ellie on the television show.

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Monday Mini: The Atlanta Shootings Mar 29, 2021

Anney and Samantha react to the Atlanta shootings, and Samantha opens up about her experiences.

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SMNTY Classics: Seafaring Women Mar 27, 2021

The earliest seafaring women had to disguise themselves as men just to be allowed aboard ships. In this acquatic installment of their series on exploration, Cristen and Caroline chart the incredible adventures of women on the high seas past and present in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Fridays: The Star Wars Prequels Mar 26, 2021

Feminist Movie Friday: Star Wars Episodes I-III. Anney and Samantha talk crop tops, space politics, forbidden love and Padmé Amidala. We hope we're not breaking your heart and going down a path you can't follow. Also all who hate sand are welcome.

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Happy Hour #7: 2nd Shift Brewing Mar 25, 2021

It's Thursday, which means it's time for a happy hour! For this rendition, we break open some beers from 2nd Shift Brewing and discuss women in brewing and beer.

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Arrgh, Women Pirates! Mar 24, 2021

Anney and Samantha delve into stories of some of history's most fearsome women of the seas. Dramatic poetry reading included.

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Women Around the World: Ruth Shady Mar 23, 2021

Let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.

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Monday Mini: Trans Laws in the US Mar 22, 2021

Anney and Samantha take a survey on recent proposed legislations and initiatives around trans rights in the United States.

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SMNTY Classics: All-Terrain Women Mar 20, 2021

During the Golden Age of Exploration, discovering unknown lands was something that typically required a lot of money -- and being a man. Cristen and Caroline highlight the women who dared to defy convention, explore and change the world in this classic episode.

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The Internet Gender Gap Mar 19, 2021

What is the internet gender gap and how do we solve it?

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Happy Hour #6: Poison Society Punch with Holly Frey Mar 18, 2021

Friend of the show and host of the podcasts Stuff You Missed in History Class and Criminalia joins us for a happy hour to share her recipe for Poison Society Punch and its historical basis, and discuss Star Wars foods and cocktails.

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Will You Accept This Arden Myrin Interview? Mar 17, 2021

Comedian, podcaster, actor and author Arden Myrin joins us to discuss being a woman in comedy, advocating for yourself and grief.

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Women Around the World: Valdecir Nascimento Mar 16, 2021

For this installment, we focus in on Brazillian activist and advocate Valdecir Nascimento.

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Monday Mini: Quarantine-aversary Mar 15, 2021

It's our quarantine-aversary, hoooray....? Anney and Samantha take a look back at a year in lockdown.

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SMNTY Classics: Gone Girls Mar 13, 2021

What exactly is a sociopath, and why are women with antisocial personality disorder rare? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline confront the clinical realities of sociopathy and why it's become pop culture's favorite character flaw.

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The Intriguing World of Secret Agent Women and Female Assassins Mar 12, 2021

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to this episode on the history of female assassins and spies, both fictional and not. Intrigue! Betrayal! Danger! And don't forget style.

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Happy Hour #5: Imada Brewery Mar 11, 2021

Brewmaster Miho Imada over at Imada Brewery is the focus of this happy hour. Anney and Samantha try some sake and discuss gender stereotypes around alcohol. Join us!

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The Legacy of Susan Kare Mar 10, 2021

Have you ever wondered about the origins of some of the digital symbols and icons we use in the world of technology? Bridget Todd shares the story of Susan Kare, the woman behind some of the most iconic designs woven into the fabric of what it looks like to use computers and the internet. And speaking of, what does needlepoint have to do with it? Listen to find out!

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Women Around the World: Bilkis Dadi Mar 09, 2021

Anney and Samantha talk grandmothers and in specific, Bilkis Bano, AKA Bilkis Dadi, and how she has become the face of protests in India for this episode.

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Monday Mini: Women and the Minimum Wage Mar 08, 2021

What would it mean for women if the minimum wage was raised? Anney and Samantha discuss.

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SMNTY Classics: Period Pride Mar 06, 2021

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. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the evolution of period pride and discuss whether the in-your-face attitude is actually helping.

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Female Firsts: Katherine Sui Fun Cheung Mar 05, 2021

For this episode of Female Firsts, Yves brings the story of Katherine Sui Fun Cheung, the first Chinese woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.

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Happy Hour #4: Cinnamon Roll Mar 04, 2021

Wind down with us as Anney gushes about sweet cinnamon rolls. No, not the food, the fanfiction tag. Samantha shares her recipe for the cinnamon roll drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma.

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SMNTY Interview: Tampon Rock Mar 03, 2021

The creators of the podcast Tampon Rock stop by to talk music, comedy, coming of age and periods.

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Fictional Women Around the World: Abby Anderson Mar 02, 2021

In this new sub-segment, we highlight influential fictional women, beginning with the controversial Abby Anderson from the video game The Last of Us 2. Anney campaigns to play Abby in the live-action adaption.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Mar 01, 2021

Anney and Samantha break open the virtual listener mail bag and read messages about Sex and the City, abortion and pregnancy.

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SMNTY Classics: Romantic Comedy Sidekicks Feb 27, 2021

Sidekicks are an integral part of any romantic comedy. In this classic episode and part three of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline examine the ways these sometimes neurotic, sometimes wise secondary characters trade on stereotypes to shape the protagonists' world.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Cinderella Feb 26, 2021

Impossible! Samantha and Anney discuss the 1997 movie Cinderella featuring Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg and Samantha waxes poetic of her love of musicals and this one in particular.

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Happy Hour #3: Uncle Nearest Whiskey Feb 25, 2021

For this happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.

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Book Club: Eloquent Rage Feb 24, 2021

Brittney Cooper's 2018 book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower is this month's book club pick. Anney and Samantha discuss some themes, the power of rage, and Beyoncé.

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Women Around the World: Jaha Dukureh Feb 23, 2021

Anney and Samantha share the story of the founder of the non-profit organization of Safe Hands For Girls, Jaha Dukureh, and her fight against female genital mutilation and child marriages.

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Monday Mini: "The Princess Protests" in Myanmar Feb 22, 2021

Anney and Samantha discuss what's going on in Myanmar after a military coup resulted in thousands of people protesting, many of them in costume.

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SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Black Press Feb 20, 2021

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.” Cristen and Caroline uncover the history and significance of black newspapers in the U.S. and the incredible legacy of one its brightest stars in this classic episode.

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Women and the Nobel Peace Prize Feb 19, 2021

Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and women who have won it, focusing in on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee.

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Happy Hour #2: Dead Inside Feb 18, 2021

What does it mean for women when we call them dead inside? As we wind down the week with another happy hour, we talk about expectations around performative emoting for women.

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US Election Revisited Feb 17, 2021

Friend of the show Melody Bray joins us once again to celebrate recent political victories and to discuss how to honor organizers.

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Women Around the World: Unity Dow Feb 16, 2021

Anney and Samantha highlight the story and human rights work of Unity Dow, the first woman to be appointed Judge to the High Court of Botswana.

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Monday Mini: Women and the Farmers' Protest Feb 15, 2021

Women of all ages have been playing a hugely significant role in India's Farmers' Protests. Anney and Samantha look into the role of women in these protests and as farmers in India.

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SMNTY Classics: Black Romantic Comedies Feb 13, 2021

Romantic comedies remain one of Hollywood's most segregated film genres. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline compare the development, tropes and racial tensions within monochromatic rom com worlds.

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Killers and Women Who Love Them Feb 12, 2021

Why do some women love killers? Anney and Samantha delve into hybristophilia, Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome and serial killer groupies.

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Happy Hour #1: McBride Sisters Feb 11, 2021

Cheers! Join us for this new segment, celebrating women doing amazing things in the beverage industry as we wind down the week and discuss what's on our minds. Come relax with us!

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Women and Romance Part 2: We Want it That Way Feb 10, 2021

In part two of our look at women and romance, Anney and Samantha talk romance in movies, television, video games, boy bands, love ballads and the fantasy and escapism of it all. This episode will complete you, because SMNTY's back, alright?

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Women Around the World: Deb Haaland Feb 09, 2021

In the first installment of this new series highlighting the work women are doing around the world, Anney and Samantha spotlight Representative Deb Haaland, the first Native American woman to be nominated for a cabinet position in American history.

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Monday Mini: Women's Rights in Poland Feb 08, 2021

With renewed protesting in the wake of the passing of strict anti-abortion laws in Poland, Anney and Samantha visit women's rights, abortion and protests in Poland.

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SMNTY Classics: Cuddle Puddle Feb 06, 2021

Cuddling permeates many of our closest relationships, whether platonic or romantic - but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline investigate the nature and nurture of cuddling, why some people are now paying for a good snuggle and who wins the spooning battle of the sexes.

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Women and Romance Part 1: And They Lived Happily Ever After Feb 05, 2021

Women's love affair with the romance genre has deep historical roots. For part one of our two-part look at women in romance, Anney and Samantha look into the heart of romance in literature and fanfiction, from bodice rippers to Fabio to the HEA and the OTP.

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Female Firsts: Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Feb 03, 2021

For this rendition of Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller, the first Black woman artist to receive a US Federal Commission.

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Monday Mini: The History of P***y Feb 01, 2021

Anney and Samantha trace the very complicated and strange origins and evolution of the word p***y.

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SMNTY Classics: The Woman Pharaoh Jan 30, 2021

Hatshepsut was one of the most successful kings in ancient Egypt who also happened to be a woman. Cristen and Caroline talk with Egyptologist Kara Cooney about Hatshepsut's rise to power, why her legacy was erased from history and what women leaders today can learn from this fearless pharaoh.

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How the Anti-Abortion Movement Fueled the Riot at the Capitol Jan 29, 2021

With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation.

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Sex and the City and SMNTY Jan 27, 2021

In light of the upcoming reboot of Sex and the City, Anney and Samantha look into the feminism of the show, the characters, and its legacy.

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Monday Mini: Dr. Jill Biden Jan 25, 2021

A recent article calling for Dr. Jill Biden to drop the 'Dr.' sparked a conversation about sexism, education and who gets to use the title 'doctor'.

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SMNTY Classics: Why do women have more migraines than men? Jan 24, 2021

Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics: Pantsuit Power Dressing Jan 23, 2021

From suffragists to Grace Jones to Hillary Clinton, the pantsuit has at once been a symbol bucking feminine norms and conforming to masculine ones. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline trace the history of the power suit and ask why such a seemingly simple fashion has the power to embolden and enrage.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Mummy (and The Mummy Returns) Jan 22, 2021

While the 1999 action-adventure classic The Mummy might not top a lot of feminist movie lists, that didn't stop us from finding some feminist elements in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mummy Returns) to talk about. Come along on this sometimes terribly CGI-ed adventure as we discuss the feminism of these movies and the iconic heroine Evie.

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Monday Mini: Too Many Women in Paris? Jan 21, 2021

As 2020 drew to an end, the city of Paris was fined for hiring too many women for government positions. Anney and Samantha discuss why.

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Women and Alt-Right Extremism Jan 20, 2021

In the wake of the insurrection at the US Capitol, Anney and Samantha look into women in alt-right extremism.

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Book club: Circe Jan 15, 2021

For the first book club pick of 2021, Anney and Samantha delve into Madeline Miller's 2018 novel Circe. Join us for discussion of goddesses, witches, myths and feminism. And turning men into pigs.

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Updates: January 2021 Edition Jan 14, 2021

A lot has happened since our last update episode. Anney and Samantha take a look at some updates in sports, entertinament, controversial art, AI, taxes, politics, and more.

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Monday Mini: Argentina Jan 11, 2021

Anney and Samantha look into the legalization of abortion in Argentina.

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SMNTY Classics: A Revisionist History of Abortion, Part 2 Jan 10, 2021

Raised during the Progressive Era crusade against abortion, Margaret Sanger devoted her life to making birth control and familiy planning accessible to women from all walks of life. In this classic episode on the second installment of the two-part cultural and legal history of abortion, Cristen and Caroline highlight Sanger's legacy and eugenics controversy and how the development of Planned Parenthood coincided with midcentury women's fight to access abortion by whatever means necessary.

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Who is Nancy Pelosi? Jan 08, 2021

US Representatvie Nancy Pelosi just won reelection as Speaker of the House. Anney and Samantha dig into her history, and how it got her to where she is today. Bonus discussion of memes and controversy.

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SMNTY Classics: A Revisionist History of Abortion, Part 1 Jan 06, 2021

In colonial America, early-term abortion was a way of life for many women. But by 1900, it had become criminalized across the country -- but not for reasons you'd expect. In this two-part cultural and legal history of abortion, Cristen and Caroline time travel from ancient Greek herbal remedies to induce miscarriage to 19th-century abortionist Madame Restell at the center of America's first major abortion debate in this classic episode.

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Monday Mini: The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act Jan 04, 2021

Towards the end of 2020, Scotland became the first place to offer menstrual products for free in public places. Anney and Samantha discuss how it happened and what it means.

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Umm...Hello 2021? Jan 01, 2021

Hello New Year. Nice to meet you? Anney and Samantha say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021, making some predictions along the way.

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What Happened with the Google Ousting of Timnit Gebru? Dec 30, 2020

Bridget drops by to share the story of Timnit Gebru, her ousting from Google, biases in tech, and why it's bad for all of us.

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Monday Mini: Hindsight is 2020 Dec 28, 2020

As a year like none other in recent memory draws to a close, Anney and Samantha look back on 2020.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Double Feature Dec 25, 2020

Sleepless in Seattle collides with the beautiful late 90s tech of You've Got Mail in this very special holiday movie episode of Feminist Movie Friday.

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Georgia Election On Our Mind Dec 22, 2020

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 organizations.

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Monday Mini: New Year's Pressure on Women Dec 21, 2020

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.

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A Few of SMNTY's Favorite Things Dec 18, 2020

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 year.

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Female Firsts: Kono Yasui Dec 17, 2020

On this episode of female firsts, Yves brings us the story of Kono Yasui, the first Japanese woman to get doctorate in science.

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Monday Mini: Telling Family No Dec 14, 2020

Friend of the show Courtney stops by in time for the holidays to share her advice on how to tell family no.

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The Legacy of Lolita Dec 11, 2020

Host of the Lolita Podcast and The Bechdel Cast Jamie Loftus joins us once again to discuss the very complicated legacy of Lolita.

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SMNTY v. the Supreme Court Dec 09, 2020

Court is in session for this episode on the history (and future) of women on the US Supreme Court.

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MM: Egypt Dec 07, 2020

Anney and Samantha take a look at the #MeToo movement in Egypt.

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Female Firsts: Cathay Williams Dec 04, 2020

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.

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SMNTY Book Club: A Beautiful Work in Progress Dec 02, 2020

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 Valerio's book A Beautiful Work in Progress.

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Monday Mini: Title IX Nov 30, 2020

Anney and Samantha talk college and Title IX updates.

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SMNTY Classics: The Ballad of Dolly Parton Nov 30, 2020

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 consider the over-the-top entertainer a feminist icon in this classic episode.

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Knives Out Nov 25, 2020

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.

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Monday Mini: Poland Nov 23, 2020

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 protesting.

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Women and the Holidays: Pandemic Edition Nov 20, 2020

Anney and Samantha discuss what the holidays might look like for women during a pandemic along with creative ways to celebrate. Bonus recipes included!

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Misinformation, Disinformation and Gender Justice Nov 19, 2020

Now that the 2020 US Presidential election is (mostly) over, we have a followup conversation with Bridget Todd about how misinformation and disinformation played out before and after the election, what we should look out for in the future, how to provide people 'off-ramps', why it's a gender justice issue and why it all matters.

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Monday Mini: Chile Nov 16, 2020

When the women of Chile demanded never again without women, the government was forced to listen. Anney and Samantha discuss Chile's 2019 protests, the role of women in them, and their impact.

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A Conversation with Esther Choi Nov 13, 2020

Esther Choi of the podcast Get Down with K-Town stops by to discuss her new podcast, Korean food, and her experience as a female chef.

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Election Reflection Nov 11, 2020

In the wake of the 2020 American Presidential Election, Anney and Samantha share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.

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Monday Mini: US Election Wins for Women Nov 09, 2020

As results from the 2020 US election continue to roll in, Anney and Samantha look at some political wins for women.

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Updates: November 2020 Edition Nov 06, 2020

While the US presidential election dominates the news, Anney and Samantha discuss other recent new stories, including more women-specific Covid-19 issues, Cuties, politics, international news and of course The Bachelorette.

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Election Stress Disorder Nov 04, 2020

In the midst of a tense US election season, Anney and Samantha discuss Election Stress Disorder and ways to deal with it.

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Monday Mini: Listener Mail Nov 03, 2020

Anney and Samantha open up the inbox and share some listener mail.

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Female Firsts: Nora Holt Oct 31, 2020

For today's Female Firsts, Yves shares the story of Nora Holt.

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SMNTY Book Club: The Bloody Chamber Oct 28, 2020

Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha delve into the dark fairy tales and feminism of Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Witchy Women Oct 27, 2020

There's a little witch in all of us. For this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha revisit two Halloween classics: Practical Magic and The Witches of Eastwick.

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SMNTY Classics: Haute Couture Feminism Oct 24, 2020

Can high-end fashion and feminism ever match? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline discuss the ongoing debates about how clothing fits with feminism from Women's Lib to Chanel's (in)famous fall fashion feminist protest.

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Women Candidates, Misinformation and Disinformation Oct 22, 2020

Bridget Todd joins us once again to discuss disinformation this election cycle, how it specifically impacts women and especially Black women and women of color and ways we can combat it.

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Monday Mini: The Force is Strong With This One Oct 20, 2020

Anney and Samantha have some rogue fun (pew pew!) talking about Samantha's experience watching the Stars Wars prequels, sequels, one-offs and even the notorious Holiday Special. She too doesn't like sand.

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Going Bump in the Night: Women Writing Horror Oct 16, 2020

This episode is ALIVE! Anney and Samantha delve into the history of women crafting the stuff of nightmares in the realm of horror fiction. Bonus dramatic reading included.

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The Curse: Supernatural Menstruation Horror Oct 14, 2020

In a whole new take on the 'period piece', Anney and Samantha finally discuss the genre of horror known as 'supernatural menstruation horror'.

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Monday Mini: Grief in Politics Oct 12, 2020

In the wake of the death of several prominent public figures, Anney and Samantha talk about grieving in politics.

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The 'Crazy Psycho Bitch Girl' Trope Oct 09, 2020

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 it's problematic.

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Women In Survival Horror Oct 07, 2020

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.

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Monday Mini: Heathers Oct 05, 2020

Anney and Samantha dig into the themes of the dark highschool satire Heathers. How very.

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Feminist Movie Friday: All Them Witches Oct 02, 2020

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?

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Female Firsts: Bessie Coleman Sep 30, 2020

Friend of the show Yves shares the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to earn a pilot’s license.

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Hip Hop and Misogynoir Sep 28, 2020

Journalist and expert Kiana Fitzgerald stops by to discuss misogynoir in the world of hip hop.

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Monday Mini: Forgiveness Sep 28, 2020

Anney and Samantha revisit forgiveness and what it can look like for women.

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SMNTY Book Club: Come As You Are Sep 23, 2020

SMNTY Book Club is back, this time with Emily Nagoski's book Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life.

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Monday Mini: Productivity and Performance Guilt Sep 21, 2020

Anney and Samantha discuss productivity and job performance guilt during quarantine.

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Activism and Voter Suppression Sep 18, 2020

Melody Bray stops by once again to discuss activism, voting, voter supression, and pizza.

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Women of Color in Civil Service and Nonprofits Sep 16, 2020

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.

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Monday Mini: Pop Quiz 2! Sep 14, 2020

Pop quiz time! Would you survive a horror movie? What Star Wars character are you? Play along! Quizzes here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-star-wars-character-are-you-gifs, https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/which-feminist-cartoon-character-are-you, and https://www.buzzfeed.com/2025dclark/would-you-be-able-to-survive-a-horror-movie-bwi5lom24k.

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SMNTY Works From Home Sep 11, 2020

As more of us are working remotely, Anney and Samantha look at what that means for women.

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The Women of the United States Postal Service Sep 09, 2020

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.

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Feminist Movie Friday: A League of Their Own Sep 04, 2020

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.

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SMNTY Book Club: All You Can Ever Know Sep 02, 2020

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing.

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SMNTY Classics: Abolitionist Heroines Sep 01, 2020

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.

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Monday Mini: Women and Children During Covid Aug 31, 2020

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 access to contraceptives.

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Female Firsts: Afong Moy Aug 26, 2020

For this edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States.

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Monday Mini: Women in QAnon Aug 24, 2020

As more and more female politicians who support QAnon make the news, Anney and Samantha discuss women in QAnon.

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How to be an Activist with AAFC Aug 21, 2020

Two of the co-leaders of the Asian American Feminist Collective join us to discuss how to advocate and be an activist.

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Women in Politics: Part 2 Aug 19, 2020

Anney and Samantha round-up female candidates running in current elections in the US and discuss some trends and the state of women in politics.

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Monday Mini: What Is and What Should Be Aug 17, 2020

Anney and Samantha have a conversation around media representation and the messy line between representing reality and keeping the status quo in place.

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SMNTY Plays Ball! Aug 14, 2020

Anney and Samantha go to bat for the history of women and girls in America's pastime baseball, including the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. This one is a homerun.

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Women in Animal Care Aug 12, 2020

In the past few decades, the animal care industry has experienced one of the largest gendered shifts of any field, ever. Anney and Samantha dig into why that it is what it means.

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Monday Mini: Writing about Sex Aug 11, 2020

Sex words, why so silly? And a discussion of the complicated nature of writing about sexual assault.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Old Guard Aug 07, 2020

For this Feminist Movie Friday Anney and Samantha discuss the Netflix film The Old Guard, immortality, representation in action and comic book movies, anti-heroines, and Samantha's crush Charlize Theron. Bonus discussion of While You Were Sleeping and Rogue One.

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There Are No Girls on the Internet with Bridget Todd Aug 05, 2020

Past host of the show and host of the new podcast There Are No Girls on the Internet Bridget Todd talks about her new show, the danger of not listening to women and marginalized voices about their experiences online, and how the people behind those voices are the lifeblood of technology and the internet.

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Monday Mini: Back to School Aug 04, 2020

As back to school approaches, Anney and Samantha talk about what that means for teachers, students and parents during a pandemic.

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Female Firsts: Lucy Hicks Anderson Jul 31, 2020

In this 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 American trans woman to be put on trial for her identity.

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Gender Differences in Autism Jul 29, 2020

Recent research suggests that autism presents differently in women and girls as opposed to men and boys. Anney and Samantha dig into the research (as well as what the lack of research suggests) and the gender differences in autism.

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Monday Mini: Rejection Tactics Jul 27, 2020

Or how to reject a guy in 10 ways. Anney and Samantha talk about different methods of letting men down easy, and what they say about our culture.

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SMNTY's Princess is in Another Castle Jul 24, 2020

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 her time getting kidnapped. Anney and Samantha trace the history of Princess Peach and talk about the damsel in distress trope, entitlement and whether or not Princess Peach is secretly a bloodthirsty tyrant.

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SMNTY Book Club: Unapologetic Jul 22, 2020

For this episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers.

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Monday Mini: What Stuck? Jul 21, 2020

As the quarantine stretches on, Anney and Samantha discuss what habits have stuck and which ones have gone out the isolation window.

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Violence Against Women Today Jul 17, 2020

Anney and Samantha check in on issues concerning violence against women, from domestic violence during qurantine, online abuse, and sexual assault in the army.

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What Defunding the Police Looks Like for Women Jul 16, 2020

Anney and Samantha talk about what defunding the police means and what it might look like for women.

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Monday Mini: Mostly Spoiler Free Review of The Last of Us 2 Jul 14, 2020

Anney reviews the new video game The Last of Us 2, and talks female revenge, queer representation, and ludonarrative dissonance while Samantha patiently supports her. Spoiler Alert: Anney liked it.

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Sexy Aphrodisiacs? Jul 10, 2020

Throughout history, pretty much every food has been seen as an aphrodisiac. Anney and Samantha look at some famous examples and dig into the science around whether or not they work.

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Queerbaiting 101 Jul 08, 2020

What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom.

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Monday Mini: Pop Quiz 1! Jul 06, 2020

Anney and Samantha take a break and get to know each other through the most important quizzes. You can find the quizzes we took here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-feminist-icon-are-you, https://ohmy.disney.com/quiz/2018/04/27/quiz-avengers-infinity-war-character/, and https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/which-harry-potter-character-are-you.

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An Update on #MeToo: July 2020 Jul 03, 2020

A wave of #MeToo allegations has rocked the world of video gaming, wrestling and the entertainment world at large. Anney and Samantha discuss these allegations, grooming, and the impact of #MeToo.

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Feminism and the English Language with Wordslut Jul 01, 2020

Amanda Montell, author of 'Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language', stops by to discuss reclaiming gendered insults, cursing, women's linguistic innovation, sexism in our language and owning your own voice.

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Monday Mini: Pride Check-in Jun 29, 2020

As we come to the end of Pride month, Anney and Samantha discuss the Supreme Court ruling on gay rights, asexuality and bonus New York City's updated sex guidelines.

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Female Firsts: Mary Seacole Jun 26, 2020

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.

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When Women Organize: Part 2 Jun 24, 2020

In Part 2 of our look at the power of women organizing, we dig into the Stonewall Riots, the Women's March, #MeToo and Black Lives Matter.

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Monday Mini: PTSD Jun 23, 2020

June is PTSD awareness month. Anney and Samantha discuss what PTSD looks like during a pandemic and protesting.

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When Women Organize: Part 1 Jun 19, 2020

When women organize, they are a force to be reckoned with. From the suffragettes to the women behind the modern Civil Rights movement, we look at the history of women organizing.

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Witchsploitation Jun 17, 2020

Must be the season of the witch. Anney and Samantha look at the intersection of witches and exploitation throughout history and the current cultural moment they're having.

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Monday Mini: The New Hang Out Etiquette Jun 15, 2020

In the era of social distancing and virtual hanging out, are there rules and ettiquette? Anney and Samantha share there own personal rules and tips for connecting during quarantine.

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Women, Online Gaming and Covid-19 Jun 12, 2020

During this time of social isolation and stress during the pandemic, more people than ever are turning to online gaming for a vitual space to grieve and to connect. Anney and Samantha look at the benefits of online gaming and the harassment women and marginalized communites still face. We also dip our toes in the world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

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SMNTY Book Club: White Fragility Jun 10, 2020

For this month's book club pick, Anney and Samantha unpack Robin DiAngelo's 'White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism'.

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Monday Mini: Protesting 101 (Plus Other Ways to Resist) Jun 08, 2020

For this Monday Mini, here's a primer/refresher on protesting and other ways of resisting.

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The Grief of Lost Love Jun 05, 2020

Losing a romantic partner is one of the most traumatic, life-altering events someone can go through. Anney and Samantha talk about the widowhood effect and look at the impact of lost love on women in particular.

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Updates: May 2020 Edition Jun 03, 2020

In this update, we cover a wide range of topics like US Women's National Soccer Team, sex dolls in sports stadiums, politics, problematic celebrities, leadership during Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter.

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Monday Mini: Gender Differences During the Pandemic Jun 01, 2020

A recent survey found that even though Covid-19 might be deadlier for men, they are less likely to wear masks and observe social distancing. Anney and Samantha look into why that might be.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The VVitch May 29, 2020

In this edition of Feminist Movie Friday, Anney and Samantha continue their witch streak with The VVitch. Come and live deliciously with us. Butter not included.

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SMNTY Book Club: Untamed May 27, 2020

This month's book is Glennon Doyle's Untamed. Anney and Samantha delve into themes like love, religion, spirituality, feminism and the taming and untaming of women.

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Monday Mini: COVID-19 Guilt May 25, 2020

Anney and Samantha open up about pandemic guilt.

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SMNTY Classics: Anxious Women May 23, 2020

Why are women twice as likely to experience chronic anxiety? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline share their own experiences with long-term anxiety, whether female anxiety is more nature or nurture and how to manage its persistent symptoms.

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May Princess Leia Be With You: Part 2 May 22, 2020

No, this is the Princess Leia episode you're looking for. In Part 2 of our deep dive on Princess Leia, we talk about the infamous metal bikini in Return of Jedi, the feminism of Princess Leia and her transition to General Organa, Carrie Fisher, and Anney shares with Samantha her views on the feminism of the Force, from a certain point of view. You'll find this episode is full of surprises. Help us dear podcast listener, you're our only hope.

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May Princess Leia Be With You: Part 1 May 20, 2020

A not so long time ago, in a galaxy not far, far away, two podcasters came together to disucss the feminism of the original badass princess icon, Leia Organa from the Star Wars universe. Because Anney has been dreaming of this day for so long, it's a two-parter. In this one, we focus on our own experiences with Star Wars, the cultural impact of the original series, and the basics of Leia's character in A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Listen, or listen. There is no listen not. It's not a trap!

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Monday Mini: Title IX Update May 18, 2020

Anney and Samantha give a rundown on the history of Title IX, what it entails, and what's going on with it now.

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The Feminism of Affordable Housing May 15, 2020

Friend of the show and co-campaign manager of the anti-displacement advocacy group CityRoots ATL Melody Bray joins us to talk about the feminism of housing displacement, gentrification, housing and rental rights during COVID-19, and how we can advocate.

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Who Are the Essential Workers? May 13, 2020

The majority of essential work during this pandemic is being done by women and specifically women of color. Anney and Samantha delve into the data on essential workers, job loss, small business and mask-making when it comes to women.

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Monday Mini: Quarantine Horniness May 11, 2020

From quarantine baes to an increase in porn consumption, horniness seems to be on the rise during this time of isolation. Anney and Samantha look into the science of why that might be and get real personal.

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SMNTY Lends an Ear May 08, 2020

Are there gender differences in hearing and hearing loss? What about in how we listen and who we listen to? Yes and yes. Give this episode a listen to learn more.

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What is Love? May 06, 2020

Baby, don't hurt us. Some thoughts, feelings and science at the heart of love.

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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Crying May 04, 2020

Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob.

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Female Firsts: Jackie Ormes May 01, 2020

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' Ginger.

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SMNTY Book Club: Whiskey and Ribbons Apr 29, 2020

In this edition of book club, Anney and Samantha delve into the themes of grief and love in Leesa Cross-Smith's Whiskey and Ribbons.

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Monday Mini: Abortion and COVID-19 Apr 27, 2020

Legislatures across the country are using the pandemic in attempt to enact more abortion bans. Anney and Samantha discuss some examples and their implications.

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Craft Apr 24, 2020

We're the weirdos, mister. Anney and Samantha revisit the 1996 cult classic The Craft, and dig into the themes of witches, community and the power and pitfalls of female friendship. Relax, it's only magic!

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Nursing During a Pandemic Apr 23, 2020

Travel nurse and friend of the show Marissa Hadavi discusses her experiences in nursing through COVID-19.

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Monday Mini: Quarantine Body Apr 20, 2020

From quarantine fitness routines on social media to articles about looking 'zoom ready', we're still pressuring women to look a certain way even in the face of isolation. Anney and Samantha touch on that, and discuss what having an eating disorder during a pandemic looks like.

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SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 10: Comedy and Activism with Chanel Ali Apr 19, 2020