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SMNTY Classics: Man v. Bear Apr 27, 2026

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

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SMNTY Classics: The Gendering of Weed Apr 25, 2026

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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 in this classic episode.

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Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina Apr 24, 2026

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Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii.

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Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update Apr 23, 2026

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Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update.

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The Legend of Deborah Apr 22, 2026

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The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her story.

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Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil Apr 21, 2026

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SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles.

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SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism Apr 20, 2026

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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. We discuss in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us Apr 18, 2026

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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. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens Apr 17, 2026

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In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism.

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Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications Apr 16, 2026

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What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.

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