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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.

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Today · 12 min
Fictional Women Around the World: Mirabel Madrigal
In the 2021 animated film Encanto, Mirabel Madrigal won over hearts with her optimism, determination and empathy. We do talk about Mirabel, how she comes into her own and representation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 12 min
Activists Around the World: Rakshya Bam
Gen Z Nepali activist and advocate Rakshya Bam has already made history and helped push for regime change in Nepal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wednesday · 41 min
Book Club: Her Body And Other Parties
For this month's book club, we return to the work of Carmen Maria Machado with her debut work Her Body and Other Parties, a collection of genre-bending short stories in the vein of urban legends and folktales with some very creative twists. Anney and Samantha delve into some themes around women and women's bodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tuesday · 32 min
Happy Hour #238: Post Dragon Con (Anney's Version)
Here be Dragon Con. Anney has returned from her annual nerd migration to downtown Atlanta, and reports on thoughts and popular costumes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 19 min
SMNTY Classics: Power of Friendship
Friendships between women are science approved. In this classic, we talk about the benefits of these friendships, and how they can help during stressful time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Saturday · 35 min
SMNTY Classics: Clue
Based on the classic board game, the 1985 film went on to become a classic in its own right, along with some iconic performances. We decipher some tropes and dig into the enduring popularity of the whodunit in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 11 · 40 min
Into the Omegaverse
The Omegaverse is a polarizing genre of fanficiton that has a lot to say about anxieties around gender dynamics, legislation, women's rights and abortion. We go over some basics and reasons why this genre resonates or infuriates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 10 · 17 min
Happy Hour #237: SMNTY Has An Existential Crisis?
What does it mean when things you love aren't enough to complete you, or become a source of stress? Will we ever be satisfied? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 9 · 37 min
Women and Bagpiping
The history of bagpipes stretches further back than many of us might realize, though the the history of women pipers is harder to follow. Anney and Samantha dig into the surprising history and future of women pipers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 8 · 10 min
Activists Around the World: Tamara Adrian
Today we shine a light on Tamara Adrian, the first openly trans woman to be elected to office in Venezuela. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 7 · 45 min
SMNTY Classics: 9 to 5
In the 1980s, the film 9 to 5 started conversations that are, in many ways unfortunately, relevant today. In this classic, we discuss how, and one of our favorite themes - women friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 5 · 11 min
SMNTY Classics: Gladys Radek
We're back with some updates on activist Gladys Radek who is fighting for awareness and justice in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 4 · 1 hr 14 min
SMNTY Interviews: Genevieve Nierman
Editor, writer, interviewer and Senior Books Content Manager at Pix Media Genevieve Nierman joins us to chat about entertainment curation, the publishing world, book to movie adaptations and changing trends especially when it comes to women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 3 · 18 min
Happy Hour #236: Pre DragonCon (Anney's Version)
The most nerdy time of the year has arrived once again. As Anney prepares for DragonCon, she shares her anxieties and predictions on popular cosplays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 2 · 57 min
AI is Already Changing Dating, Whether You Use it Or Not
Friend of the show Bridget Todd joins us to break down all the ways AI has become woven into our dating and intimate lives for better or worse, in ways that are not as new as you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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September 1 · 11 min
Activists Around the World: Elmer Lucille Allen
Elmer Lucille Allen has a long, storied, trailblazing career in chemistry, whiskey and art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 31 · 26 min
SMNTY Classics: Delete Culture
A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 29 · 1 hr 1 min
Spoiled Saturday: Obsession
SMNTY really wishes you'd enjoy this episode about the movie Obsession, but only of your own freewill, no One Wish Willow required. Anney and Samantha break into the themes of autonomy, male loneliness and insecurity and inverted horror tropes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 28 · 56 min
SMNTY Interviews: Mila Atmos
Journalist, writer, executive editor and fellow podcaster Mila Atmos joins us to talk about her podcast Future Hindsight, civic engagement and finding hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 27 · 14 min
Happy Hour #235: Checking In and Finding Joy
In tough times, it can be hard to find joy. We do a check-in, and talk about ways to handle overwhelming issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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