Stuff Mom Never Told You
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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.
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@momstuffpodcast
Language:
English
Contact:
HowStuffWorks.com One Capital City Plaza 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-760-4729
Email:
media@howstuffworks.com
Episodes
Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley
4/15/2025
Author, librarian and activist Ann Allen Shockley has been influential in elevating Black works in libraries, and is a groundbreaking author.
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Duration:00:11:49
Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women
4/14/2025
A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women.
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Duration:00:09:50
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
4/12/2025
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.
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Duration:00:40:30
SMNTY Interviews: Nikki Porcher
4/11/2025
Nikki Porcher of Buy From A Black Woman breaks down ethical buying, boycotts and supporting local businesses and communities.
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Duration:00:48:02
Happy Hour #163: Things to Celebrate
4/10/2025
Anney and Samantha recount some of their recent adventures, including their love of food and libraries.
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Duration:00:21:38
SMNTY Interviews: Monique (AKA Blackbeltbabe)
4/9/2025
Monique, also known on social media as Blackbeltbabe, shares her experience in organizing and social media.
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Duration:00:54:00
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
4/8/2025
Today, we highlight the work of ecologist and scientist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant.
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Duration:00:10:00
Monday Mini: What's Happening with Deportations in the US?
4/7/2025
The current administration has not been shy about detaining and deporting people, legally or not. We break down some of what's going on.
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Duration:00:17:46
SMNTY Classics: Edward Blum v Black Women
4/5/2025
After bringing about the legal action that struck down Affirmative Action, Edward Blum is back, going after grants and fellowships that support marginalized people, especially Black women. Bridget Todd breaks down what's going on and what the future may hold in this classic episode.
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Duration:00:55:32
SMNTY Interview: Katie Mitchell
4/4/2025
Katie Mitchell's new book Prose to the People celebrates the joy and power of Black bookstores. Katie joins us to talk about the process of writing the book, the importance of Black bookstores, and why it's important to preserve their history.
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Duration:00:35:36
Happy Hour #162: The Feeling Before
4/3/2025
The unknown is often horrible, but in some instances, it is a beautiful space of imagination - or at least, a space before you know how things shake out.
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Duration:00:09:55
Who is Candace Owens?
4/2/2025
Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization.
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Duration:01:05:19
Feminists Around the World: Lee Gordon
4/1/2025
Today we're taking about Lee Gordon, queer activist and organizer.
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Duration:00:08:05
Monday Mini: Equal Pay Day
3/31/2025
This year's Equal Pay Day marked another reminder that the gender wage gap is alive and well. We break down some numbers.
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Duration:00:09:30
SMNTY Classics: How to be a Feminist Business with Renee Powers
3/29/2025
In this classic episode, Renee Powers of Feminist Book Club stops by and shares her thoughts on how to run a feminist business in a capitalist society.
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Duration:00:56:56
Feminist Movie Friday: Clueless
3/28/2025
As if! The 90s classic Clueless featured iconic lines, scenes and outfits that left an enduring cultural impact. Anney and Samantha pull out our vintage phones and dish on themes of friendship and love.
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Duration:00:36:51
Happy Hour #161: Allergy Season!
3/27/2025
Allergy season has fully taken hold in SMNTY world, coating us in yellow pollen, and it is not going away anytime soon. Samantha talks about the disruption the (long) season can cause.
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Duration:00:09:50
SMNTY Interviews: Allison Raskin
3/26/2025
The intersection between mental health and relationships is not often discussed and frequently misunderstood. Relationship coach, author and podcaster Allison Raskin joins us to shed some light on this conversation, with bonus discussion of rom-com tropes.
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Duration:00:54:21
Feminists Around the World: Catt Smalls
3/25/2025
Today, we're highlighting Catt Smalls, a Black woman game developer behind titles like Sweetxheart.
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Duration:00:10:00
Monday Mini: Another Update on Gaming!
3/24/2025
Anney and Samantha give an update on their gaming, ask for suggestions and give a few of their own.
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Duration:00:29:19