Stuff Mom Never Told You

Today we're highlighting the important work of Sudanese activist Fahima Hashim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey, a friend and frequent contributor, dives into the highs and lows of this year's New York Comic Con. He shares his love for conventions and detailed his planning for a three-day cosplay adventure. Joey discusses his experience cosplaying female characters, the vibrant unofficial meetups he helped organize, and the standout costumes he saw. He critiques the rising ticket prices, overcrowding, and the challenges of content creators in crowded areas, calling for better organization and support for fans.

Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. In this classic episode, we look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman moves to a new city, filled with hopes of freedom, but her dream home quickly transforms into a creepy nightmare. Strange occurrences begin with a discolored sink and escalate with a radiator disaster. As decay spreads, she faces rotting pumpkins, moldy treasures, and an infestation that shrinks both her space and spirit. Soon, the apartment overtakes her completely, turning her existence into a bizarre tale of transformation and surrender. Reality blurs with the grotesque, leaving her to confront the rot within.

Just in time for Halloween, Anney and Samantha discuss some lesser discussed horror movie recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is nothing to fear but Fear Street itself. In this killer classic episode, SMNTY slashes through the Fear Street trilogy to talk about witches, love and friendship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent conversations online have only highlighted that, with the help of the current US administration, victim-blaming and dismissal of women is alive and well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather face a shark or a serial killer? The 2025 film Dangerous Animals asks that question and the heroine has a decisive answer. Anney and Samantha dive into the plot, themes, and women in shark movies in general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.