
Stuff Mom Never Told You
Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
Latest episodes

Apr 21, 2025 • 12min
Monday Mini: The Benefits of Happy News
Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2025 • 45min
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 1
Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between Ellie and Joel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 31min
Women, Taxes and Tariffs
With Tax day and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2025 • 10min
Happy Hour #164: In our Easter Best
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2025 • 42min
SMNTY Classics: #Women and #History
Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. In this classic episode, we delve into the history and impact of hashtags, especially when it comes to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2025 • 12min
Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley
Author, librarian and activist Ann Allen Shockley has been influential in elevating Black works in libraries, and is a groundbreaking author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2025 • 10min
Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women
A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2025 • 41min
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2025 • 48min
SMNTY Interviews: Nikki Porcher
Nikki Porcher of Buy From A Black Woman breaks down ethical buying, boycotts and supporting local businesses and communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 10, 2025 • 22min
Happy Hour #163: Things to Celebrate
Anney and Samantha recount some of their recent adventures, including their love of food and libraries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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