Stuff Mom Never Told You

It's Pride month, and there's a lot of talk about animals and the 'natural order' by those against the LGBTQ+ community. But at its heart, this argument ignores reality, is ultimately pointless, and ignores some pretty cool stuff. We chat about it in this classic episode.

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When the 1996 comedy The Birdcage hit theaters, it was a commercial and critical success. On top of that, it was one of the first major studio films to center on a gay couple, and joyously as well. We take a look back, talk some themes and how things have changed (or not).

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Vacation doesn't always feel like a vacation, but science suggests it's good for us. Samantha combs through some of the research.

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SMNTY scrolls through the history of webtoons for our first ever webtoon pick, M. Victoria Robado's work #Blessed. It follows bisexual lead Joanna who is struggling to juggle her job, romance, and the seven gods courting her.

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The 2018 depiction of Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power was one that tackled big topics like trauma, redemption and queer love.

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Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature or nurture.

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For LGBTQ characters on TV, it can be especially deadly, and fans are fed up. Cristen and Caroline unpack the Bury Your Gays trope, how it affects offscreen culture and whether the Lexa Pledge will make a difference in this classic episode.

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Anney and Samantha travel back in time to the counterculture origins of the Renaissance Faire, and how it relates to the queer community. They roll for perception on how it connects to queer Dungeons and Dragons community too.

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Things are strange this 2026 Pride, but also joyous and defiant. Anney rounds up the some of good and bad, and reflects on how coming out has changed.

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In our ongoing series spotlighting organizations fighting for our rights across the US, we focus on the amazing work (and fun events) of LGBTQ+ organizations in the Midwest.

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Today we highlight the works of Nepalese trans activist Bhumika Shrestha.

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Jessica Rabbit. Scully and Mulder. We change things up and discuss the media and characters that made us (and the Internet) question our sexuality.

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Impossible! Samantha and Anney discuss the 1997 movie Cinderella featuring Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg and Samantha waxes poetic of her love of musicals and this one in particular.

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With all the darkness in the world, so many people and organizations are fighting for our rights. In part one of this mini-series, we highlight queer organizations on the East coast.

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Body shaming is almost impossible to escape, even when you're at healthiest. Samantha shares her thoughts about how it looks in the fitness space as an instructor, and we discuss how this is changing with shifting norms.

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The first Gay Games took place in 1982, an inclusive answer to the Olympics. It was a place of activism and community that has grown and changed over the years. Anney and Samantha run down some of the history and performances of the Gay Games, and why it matters.

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Today we uplift the works of lesbian icon, author, bodybuilder, poet and actor Kitty Tsui.

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Toxic fandom, Scream, Star Wars, fanfiction, legacy, and requels, oh my. No feelings were hurt in the recording of this salty, self-indulgent and slightly hypocritical episode.

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There's a difference between posting a picture of your child on social media and making a business out of posting content about your child. Bridget Todd joins us to talk about some new research around the detrimental impacts and consequences of using children to get clicks and engagement in this classic.

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Anney and Samantha sound off on another spin on Pride and Prejudice, the Bollywood influenced film Bride and Prejudice. Weddings, relationships, song, dance, prides and prejudices ensue.

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Archiving is serious business - and often falls to women. Anney and Samantha chat about the complexities and questions of archiving.

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Malaka Gharib’s 2019 biographical graphic memoir I Was Their American Dream is a coming of age story of an Egyptian Filipino American immigrant as she navigates important milestones of her life, all while learning more about her own identity.

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Resident Evil's Ada Wong is enigmatic, mysterious, and lives by her own rules.

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Divorce is often difficult and painful, but there are positives too. In this classic, we delve into the complications of getting a divorce in the US, especially for women, research about the impacts and how the conversation is shifting.

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Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American in this classic episode.

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Yves puts the pieces of pioneering architect Minnette De Silva's story.

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SMNTY is in their garden era. We shine a light on the practice of community gardens.

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Bridget Todd joins us to break down the resurgence of the girlboss mindset, now with AI.

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Today we highlight the activism and work of Cambodian Chef Nak, and talk about the importance of preserving recipes.

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Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.

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The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode.

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Samantha and Anney dig into the history of women and gardening, and discuss what it would take to grow a more sustainable food system. 

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Changes can be difficult. Anney and Samantha discuss the good and bad of change when it comes to SMNTY.

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Anney dives into the history of manga, and the role of women within the art form.

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Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao.

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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 in this classic episode.

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Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.

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In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.

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Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!

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