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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.
Happy Hour #145: All or Nothing (SATC S3, Ep.10)
We're back with our Sex and the City watch series! We chat about cheating and big decisions in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:3321/11/2024
Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf
The children’s picture book The Girl and the Wolf, written by Katherena Vermette and illustrated by Julie Flett, tells the tale of a young girl who gets lost in the woods. With the help of a wolf, she is able to find her own out. We discuss themes of empowerment and respecting nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:2520/11/2024
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron
Dr. Nadine Caron is the first First Nations woman general surgeon in Canada, amongst other things. We shine a light on her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11:2119/11/2024
Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14:5218/11/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying
Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:3116/11/2024
Female Firsts: Amrita Sher-gil
Yves joins us to paint a picture of the life of accomplished artist Amrita Sher-Gil and the lasting impact her works have left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:5615/11/2024
Happy Hour #144: All I Want for Life Day
....is something nice when things feel bleak. Just gather round friends as we talk about the importance of finding joy or relaxation where you can, and how for some that can look like the infamous Star Wars Holiday special.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:2514/11/2024
The Rise of the Manosphere
The manosphere blames women and feminism for pretty much everything. We break down what it is, how it grew in a backlash to #MeToo, and how it leads to violence and played a role in the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
49:4113/11/2024
Feminists Around the World: Women of The Taino Nation
In this episode, we shine a light on the works of activists in the Taino Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:0312/11/2024
Monday Mini: What Now?
In the fallout of the 2024 US Presidential Election, the SMNTY team discusses some repercussions, some actions we can take, and how we plan on handling it as a show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21:0811/11/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 9
Look for the Light. In the finale of our Last of Us mini-series, we break down the heartbreaking decision at the heart of the final episode and its implications in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
57:3409/11/2024
Here We Are Again: 2024 Election Edition
As we process the 2024 US election results, we open up about our own reactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33:3808/11/2024
Happy Hour #143: Navigating Family Divides
For many of us, it can be a struggle talking to loved ones we disagree with. We chat about some personal experiences.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26:3807/11/2024
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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
46:3006/11/2024
Feminists Around the World: Joy Harjo
Today we share the life and works of Native American activist, poet, musician and artist Joy Harjo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:0505/11/2024
Monday Mini: Election Anxiety
On the eve before the 2024 US Presidential Election, many of us, especially women and marginalized folks, are stressed. Recent numbers demonstrate how widespread election anxiety is, and the impacts of it. We dig into it and also talk about silver linings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:0504/11/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 8
When We Are In Need. In the dead of winter and deprivation, with hope dwindling, Ellie is captured by a religious group. Their leader preaches to Ellie about her violent heart, and she reaches a traumatic breaking point in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
44:3802/11/2024
Do Layoffs Impact Women More?
Recent waves of layoffs in the tech industry have disproportionately hurt women. We look at a few examples and untangle some of the myriad reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
42:3901/11/2024
Happy Hour #142: This is Halloween!
Happy Halloween! We chat about some recent treats, and how Halloween has carved out a special place in some peoples' hearts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19:5031/10/2024
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.2)
In the final chapter of part two of Terminus, Tilda and Madison's past catches up with them, and the future comes knocking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:4030/10/2024
Feminists Around the World: Carmen Correa
Today we're digging into the works Carmen Correa has done around women and financial abuse and inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
09:5629/10/2024
Monday Mini: Women and Early Voting
Early voting is underway for the 2024 Presidential election in the US. We share our experiences with it, and some stats around women voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:2528/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 7
Left Behind. Ellie flashes back to an innocent mall outing that ended in love at first bite, and wrestles with survivor's guilt in the present in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
39:0926/10/2024
Female Firsts: Willa Brown
Yves stops by to illuminate the life of pilot, teacher, advocate and politician Willa Brown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
44:5825/10/2024
Happy Hour #141: Lost in New York
SMNTY prepares for a holiday trip to New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12:4424/10/2024
Soups are for Girls?
Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into the history, the marketing and the arguments about why this is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
45:4323/10/2024
Fictional Women Around the World: Mabel Mora
True crime podcast lover turned true crime podcaster Mabel Mora investigates with curiosity, compassion and cleverness. We pull back the layers on the Only Murders in the Building character and dig into how she has evolved over time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:4422/10/2024
Monday Mini: SMNTY Goes to Court
Anney and Samantha share their experiences with jury duty and testifying in court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:5621/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 6
Kin. When family members reunite, histories and traumas come to light, revelations are had and pivotal decisions are made in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:1219/10/2024
SMNTY Interviews: Pop Culture Moms
Hosts of the podcast Pop Culture Moms Andie Mitchell and Sabrina Kohlberg join us to chat about the depictions of moms and motherhood in media, how they have evolved and why they matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:03:0018/10/2024
Happy Hour #140: Anney Goes to Pride!
The SMNTY team has been busy. We recount some wins, and Anney shares her experience going to Pride as an out person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17:3817/10/2024
SMNTY Deliberates on Women and Jury Duty
While jury duty can be an inconvenience and has a lot of issues, women have long fought for the right to serve in the United States. We examine the history, the arguments, and the issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50:3616/10/2024
Feminists Around the World: Sara Omi
Today we're talking about Indigenous lawyer and environmental advocate Sara Omi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12:5815/10/2024
Monday Mini: An Update on Korean Horror and Shows
Samantha and Anney discuss and review recent Korean horror movies and shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23:3714/10/2024
Abortion ban or no abortion ban in Georgia?
Today, Samantha gets to sit down with SMNTY legend and pro Caroline to look at what is happening with the abortion laws in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:2412/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: Samurai Women
In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the history of Japanese Women Warriors and the legend they created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
38:2611/10/2024
Gaming and women revisited
Samantha and guest host super producer Christina take an updated look at gaming today with game recommendations from Christina as a special side quest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
56:5510/10/2024
Happy Hour #139: Twilight
Samantha and guest host Super Producer Christina sink their teeth into some burning Twilight questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27:4109/10/2024
Feminists Around the World: Helena Gualinga
Today we dig into the work of environmental and human rights activist Helena Gualinga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10:0808/10/2024
Monday Mini: The State of Abortion in Georgia
Across the US, the fight for abortion and reproductive rights wages on. We look at the what's going on in Georgia, where we're only just beginning to see the fallout of the overturning of Roe v. Wade and abortion bans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12:5007/10/2024
Happy Hour #138: SMNTY in Seattle
Samantha and Anney recap their recent trip to Seattle - the food, the sights, the nerdery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:0305/10/2024
Feminist Movie Friday: Death Becomes Her
Did the 1990s cult classic film about aging Death Becomes Her age well? We peel back the layers of this dark satire to reveal competition between women, youth, aging, beauty, monsters and queer icons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33:1504/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 5
Endure and Survive. What would you do for love? In this classic, we talk tragedy, forgiveness, innocence, revenge and survivor's guilt. Oh, and Bloaters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:3803/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 4
Please Hold To My Hand. In this classic, we pun our way through the fourth episode of The Last of Us tv show, discussing bonding and of course sad murder dads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32:5802/10/2024
SMNTY Classics: Feminists Around the World, Marlene
In 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 episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16:2601/10/2024
Monday Mini: An Update on Women and the Economy
We check in on women and the economy, and all the issues the numbers shine light on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:5730/09/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 3
We're gonna love this for a long, long time. Some tears are shed as we discuss queer stories and love after the third episode of The Last of Us in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
43:3528/09/2024
SMNTY Fiction: SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 2 (Chapter 8.1)
Tilda and Madison leave one safe haven for another, that may not be so safe after all. Can Tilda learn to trust, or is trust a luxury of a bygone era?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
35:3427/09/2024
Happy Hour #137: Easy Come, Easy Go (SATC, S3 Ep.9)
We're back with our Sex and the City watch podcast! And we're back with a pivotal episode where many of our characters are facing important life decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
25:4226/09/2024
SMNTY Classics: The Last of Us Special, Episode 2
Click, click, podcast listener. In this classic episode, we talk about the 'Infected', the second episode of The Last of Us, and dive into Ellie, Tess, and the infamous and terrifying Clickers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
37:4925/09/2024