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
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10 min
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Checks Their Calendar
The new US administration has launched a lot of attacks against DEI initiatives, including attempting to erase things like Black History month. And big companies like Google are fo…
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13 min
SMNTY Classics: First Lady Edith Wilson
After President Wilson was incapacitated due to a health incident, First Lady Edith Wilson arguably assumed power. Anney and Samantha delve into some history about this very compli…
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25 min
A Very Special Q and A: SMNTY at Sea!
After SMNTY's recent show from sea highlighting women in horror, the audience asked thought-provoking questions and gave wonderful recommendations. Join our impromptu book club and…
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18 min
Happy Hour #243: SMNTY Acts Their Age
Samantha opens up about getting a colonoscopy, and other recent reminders about age and why its important to take care of ourselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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1 h 07
The Grace Hopper Celebration Cancellation
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the cancellation of the Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the world's largest gatherings of women and nonbinary people in technology, and the wor…
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22 min
Fictional Women Around the World: Patricia Moyer
SMNTY checks some baggage as we discuss one of 2026's most beloved standout characters, Widow's Bay's Patricia Moyer in all her weird glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
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27 min
SMNTY Classics: The Feminist History of Monopoly
Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator,…
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1 min
Introducing: You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika
Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika”!!! About the Show: In this weekly comedic talk s…
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48 min
SMNTY Classics: The Legacy of the Blair Witch Project
The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not) in this classic.See omnystudio.com/liste…
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1 h 11
A Special Live Episode: Witches, Monsters and Women, Oh My!
Anney and Samantha share a very special live recording at sea, with three readings of passages to set the mood for spooky season, along with discussion about feminist themes.See om…
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23 min
Happy Hour #242: Bon Voyage!
The SMNTY team has returned from their trip! Anney and Samantha shake out their sea legs and chat about podcasting at sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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1 h 01
Allow SMNTY to Reintroduce Ourselves
Anney and Samantha recap their recent trip, look back on history of the show, and do a brief overview of the evolution of feminism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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9 min
Activists Around the World: Kica Matos
Today we're looking into the environmental activism and social justice work of Kica Matos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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38 min
SMNTY Classics Redux: Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages
All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener…
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13 min
SMNTY Classics: Melissa Cristina Marquez
Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look into her efforts in fostering…
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18 min
Friends of Dorothy
The phrase 'friends of Dorothy' has long been coded language within the queer community. We trace the history and discuss what the Wizard of Oz has to do with it.See omnystudio.com…
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21 min
Happy Hour #241: The Burnt Haystack Theory
The online dating world is on fire, so why not burn down the haystack? That's the logic behind the burnt haystack theory. Samantha swipes through some explanations, thoughts and ar…
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57 min
Downloading an Update on Gaming
What's going on in the world of gaming? Anney reviews the new Resident Evil movie, Samantha highlights some upcoming women-led games and we chat about AI and gaming.See omnystudio.…
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10 min
Activists Around the World: Jamie Margolin
In today's episode, we shine a light on the works of youth climate activist Jamie Margolin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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13 min
SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Rain Ocampo
Resident Evil is one of the most well-known survival horror video game series of all time, spawning a legion of films. The first movie featured Rain Ocampo, a no-nonsense mercenary…