
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

May 31, 2025 • 51min
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 7
Convergence. In the finale of our Last of Us season two reaction series, Anney and Samantha break down a heartbreaking and shocking episode that culminates into a climactic cliffhanger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 2025 • 34min
Book Club: Hello, Universe
Erin Entrada Kelly's 2017 novel Hello, Universe is a fantastical young adult coming-of-age story that largely takes place over one fateful summer days. Through fate and determination, friendships are forged. We dig into themes of folklore, fate, friendship, and disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 2025 • 10min
Happy Hour #170: The Night After
After all the excitement of something you're anticipating is over, how do you feel?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 28, 2025 • 27min
SMNTY Classics: Mon Mothma
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. We shed light on her character in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 2025 • 9min
Feminists Around the World: AAPI Organizations to Know
As we close out AAPI month 2025, we highlight some relevant organizations doing amazing work in that realm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2025 • 16min
SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Marlene
In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, 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 in this classic (classic) episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 2025 • 54min
The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 6
The Price. How did the relationship between Ellie and Joel deteriorate so severely? And what is the price Joel was willing to pay to keep it, and what is Ellie willing to pay to avenge it? Cycles of violence and lies are confronted, and truths revealed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 23, 2025 • 31min
Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Sisters
Ghosts, mental health, sisterhood, trauma and evil stepmothers all bring a Korean folklore to life in the horror movie 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 22, 2025 • 16min
Happy Hour #169: SMNTY Snacks
Eating and snacking compatibility can compliment or chafe against those in our lives. We talk about snacking habits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 21, 2025 • 56min
SMNTY Classics: Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women
Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme self-isolation, tiger queens and resilience in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.