
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 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.

Apr 9, 2025 • 54min
SMNTY Interviews: Monique (AKA Blackbeltbabe)
Monique, also known on social media as Blackbeltbabe, shares her experience in organizing and social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 8, 2025 • 10min
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
Today, we highlight the work of ecologist and scientist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2025 • 18min
Monday Mini: What's Happening with Deportations in the US?
The current administration has not been shy about detaining and deporting people, legally or not. We break down some of what's going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.