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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.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 49min
SMNTY x Cool People Do Cool Stuff - Pura Belpré: The Puerto Rican Librarian Who Brought Bilingual Storytelling to New York
In this special collab episode, Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2024 • 12min
Feminists Around the World: Rosanna Flamer Caldera
Today we highlight human and queer rights activist Rosanna Flamer Caldera.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 22min
Monday Mini: Our Faves of 2024
As the year comes to an end, Anney and Samantha look back at some of their favorite episodes and segments of the 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2024 • 46min
Spoiled Saturdays: The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2024 • 33min
SMNTY Classics: Elevated Horror and #MeToo
What is elevated horror? And what does it have to do with the rise of horror movies tackling topics around women and #MeToo? In this classic, we unearth the drama behind the term and give some rapid fire examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 16min
Happy Hour #150: Txismas
For many, the week between Christmas and New Year's is a strange, nebulous one. It goes by many names, but most can agree - it's a weird time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2024 • 20min
SMNTY Classics: The Cinnamon Roll
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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2024 • 21min
Fictional Women Around the World: Holiday Movie Edition
The business woman who returns home to her small town. The mother who puts everyone first. The - gasp - single woman who needs to find love. Holiday movies are full of tropes. We highlight a few in this merry, special episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2024 • 17min
Monday Mini: Gaming for the Holidays
To celebrate the holidays, Anney and Samantha discuss some of their - and the Internet's - favorite holiday games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2024 • 45min
SMNTY Classics: Extroverts, Introverts and Ambiverts
Anney and Samantha cordially invite you to learn more about the science and social issues around extroverts, introverts and ambiverts, particularly when it comes to women in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.