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.
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All new babies are unique. And so are their mamas. But the fact that every new mama is different from the other is often forgotten. Sanchi Nasta Ray is here to change this narrative by offering support via expert opinions, by creating a judgment-free zone and sharing her own epic fails with her 18-month-old, baby Alaia. Join her on this absolutely crazy, ever-so-demanding yet rewarding ride called motherhood! This is an HT Smartcast Original.
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Join the 2 Nicole's as they take you on an adventure through their lives! It's a celebration of the power of Black womanhood, motherhood, relationships and the beauty of true sisterhood. Join them on this magical journey of building a squad of dynamic Black women who heal themselves and transform their communities through an environmental justice lens centered on healing, advocacy and self care. They're here to bring it ALL with a bit of sass, spirit humor and authenticity. #SquadGoals
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As we cross the halfway point of 2025, Anney and Samantha check in with some ups and downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Bridget Todd shines some light on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, the common tropes used against women that are playing out online in terms of it and the ways that power structures allowed this to happen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Today we celebrate the work of Andrea Jenkins, the first Black openly trans woman elected in public office in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY In Conversation with Margaret Killjoy
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53:52Friend of the show Margaret Killjoy joins us to dive into all facets of intersectional feminism and why it is for everyone in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Convergence. In the finale of our Last of Us season two reaction series, Anney and Samantha break down a heartbreaking and shocking episode that culminates into a climactic cliffhanger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Erin Entrada Kelly's 2017 novel Hello, Universe is a fantastical young adult coming-of-age story that largely takes place over one fateful summer days. Through fate and determination, friendships are forged. We dig into themes of folklore, fate, friendship, and disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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After all the excitement of something you're anticipating is over, how do you feel? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Mon Mothma is at the heart of the Alliance against the Empire in the Star Wars Universe. Her pragmatism and determination steered the fate of the galaxy far, far away. We shed light on her character in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: AAPI Organizations to Know
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8:52As we close out AAPI month 2025, we highlight some relevant organizations doing amazing work in that realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: Fictional Women Around the World - Marlene
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15:48In the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us, Marlene fought to find a vaccine, while also looking over her best friend's daughter Ellie from afar. We shine a light on her backstory, her struggles with leadership and depression, and the reasoning behind her decisions in this classic (classic) episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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The Price. How did the relationship between Ellie and Joel deteriorate so severely? And what is the price Joel was willing to pay to keep it, and what is Ellie willing to pay to avenge it? Cycles of violence and lies are confronted, and truths revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Feminist Movie Friday: A Tale of Two Sisters
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31:19Ghosts, mental health, sisterhood, trauma and evil stepmothers all bring a Korean folklore to life in the horror movie 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Eating and snacking compatibility can compliment or chafe against those in our lives. We talk about snacking habits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: Uncovering the Names of History’s Lost Women
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55:35Olivia of the women's history podcast What'sHerName joins us to discuss two fascinating women you might never have heard of, Harriet Jacobs and Nur Jahan. Get ready for astounding tales of extreme self-isolation, tiger queens and resilience in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Morgan Elsbeth
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9:48Morgan Elsbeth of the Star Wars Universe is a determined, fearsome woman, determined to avenge her people (and herself) against many wrongs, but in doing so commits many wrongs herself. We look to the stars and galaxies far, far away to tell her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Do women need more sleep? If so, why? Or does it have to do with more outside factors? We dig into some new research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feel Her Love. The quest for revenge gets violent. The Infected grow more dangerous. Someone from the past returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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A recent study shed (a little) light on the science behind lucid dreaming and dream logic. Anney and Samantha trade experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 2)
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54:14The female revenge movies strike back! In part two of our classic look in women and revenge, we look into our more modern genre of female vengeance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: Terisa Siagatonu
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9:02Today we're celebrating the works of artist, an educator and a community leader Terisa Siagatonu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: The UK Supreme Court's Ruling on Women
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9:45A recent ruling from the UK Supreme Court on the definition of women is a blow for trans rights, and has major, and confusing, implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Day One. As Ellie and Dina enter Seattle in their hunt for Abby, they encounter Wolves and Infected, secrets are revealed, and they grow closer. Meanwhile, we are introduced to the leader of the Wolves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Covid, Pregnancy and Post Partum Mental Health
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55:56While we have come a long way in destigmatizing the conversation around pregnancy and mental health, now we need to start talking about solutions. Anney and Samantha dig into the fallout from Covid, and where we go from here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Health concerns can lead people to try all sorts of things, some of them less than vetted. Samantha and Anney talk about the pitfalls and complexities of trying any health 'trend'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: The Female Revengers (Part 1)
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27:14In part one of this classic deep dive on female revenge, Anney and Samantha dig into the science behind revenge and discuss famous historical examples of women getting their revenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Today we're celebrating the accomplishments of South Korean author Han Kang, who made history in 2024 when she won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: Boomer Women and the Manosphere
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27:12There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings, unexpected allies, a new group and a new city all lay the groundwork for a new path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Feminist Works
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30:28In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off the festivities with a discussion about trusting someone to be open about what you love, and to be "too much". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine
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43:59On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing
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8:50Today we're highlighting Shantasha Naomi Laing's poetry book "Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Good media can truly move us, and allow us space for catharsis and experience shared vulnerability. Science indicates there a lot of pros to this - and some cons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 2
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1:01:01Through the Valley. Monumental decisions are made that forever change the course of our characters and story. Things quickly unravel as Jackson is attacked and losses are sustained. Every path has a price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Yves joins us to unpack the life and achievements of Hide Hyodo Shimizu, a Japanese Canadian woman dedicated to education and voting rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #165: The Family Balancing Act
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18:11In our current polarized environment, a lot of us are struggling with how to deal with family and friends we don't agree with, especially with misinformation, disinformation and backsliding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise is not without issues. We comment on the comments, sexism, advertising, creators, recent controversies, and the general ecosystem of YouTube in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Fictional Women Around the World: Yelena Belova
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10:00Yelena Belova doesn't want to be a hero, but she became one with her own poses and general vibe. Her bond with Natasha Romanoff continues to guide many of her actions and her goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between Ellie and Joel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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With Tax day and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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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.…
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Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley
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11:49Author, 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.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women
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9:50A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
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40:30What 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 p…
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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.By iHeartPodcasts
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Anney and Samantha recount some of their recent adventures, including their love of food and libraries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Interviews: Monique (AKA Blackbeltbabe)
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54:00Monique, also known on social media as Blackbeltbabe, shares her experience in organizing and social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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