Stuff Mom Never Told You

Happy Revenge of the Fifth! The Star Wars celebration continues with a Feminist Movie Wednesday look at the original trilogy. Anney and Samantha use their visual scanning to shine a light on the secret weapons of Star Wars, the women both fictional and behind the scenes who gave these movies life, heart and helped make them the cultural juggernauts that they are. You'll love it. We know. Pew pew! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In honor of May the Fourth, Anney and Samantha dig into the chaotic, queer, morally ambiguous Star Wars answer to Indiana Jones, Dr. Aphra. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Anney and Samantha take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the sexist board games of their youths. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today's lady astronomers are following a trail that was blazed by brilliant women centuries ago, but it hasn't always been easy-going. Cristen and Caroline examine the state of this fascinating STEM field and the women who are helping to map the sky in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

When it comes to environmental activism, women have been integral throughout history. In belated honor of Earth Day, Anney and Samantha discuss the eco-gender gap and highlight examples of women who have led the way when it comes to protecting our planet and everyone that lives on it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Anney and Samantha celebrate getting vaccinated and swap stories on their experiences, hopes and fears. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Cristen and Caroline of the podcast Unladylike drop by to discuss girls, women and ADHD. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Today we highlight the achievements and historic nomination of Kristen Clarke. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Nope! Not right now, at least. Anney and Samntha dig into why that is, and cast their thoughts towards the future and into the past, when there may have been a woman who served as the Pope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Women have been making critical contributions to the field of astronomy since ancient times, but once it became professionalized in the modern era, many women were shoved aside. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline look at astronomy's evolution and share the contributions of some of the stargazing pioneers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Brewmaster Miho Imada over at Imada Brewery is the focus of this happy hour. Anney and Samantha try some sake and discuss gender stereotypes around alcohol. Join us! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Have you ever wondered about the origins of some of the digital symbols and icons we use in the world of technology? Bridget Todd shares the story of Susan Kare, the woman behind some of the most iconic designs woven into the fabric of what it looks like to use computers and the internet. And speaking of, what does needlepoint have to do with it? Listen to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Anney and Samantha talk grandmothers and in specific, Bilkis Bano, AKA Bilkis Dadi, and how she has become the face of protests in India for this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What would it mean for women if the minimum wage was raised? Anney and Samantha discuss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In the 1970s, Germaine Greer encouraged women to taste their own menstrual blood. These days, artists are creating work about periods to help erase the menstruation stigma. In this classic, Cristen and Caroline look at the evolution of period pride and discuss whether the in-your-face attitude is actually helping. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

For this episode of Female Firsts, Yves brings the story of Katherine Sui Fun Cheung, the first Chinese woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Wind down with us as Anney gushes about sweet cinnamon rolls. No, not the food, the fanfiction tag. Samantha shares her recipe for the cinnamon roll drink and we discuss the cinnamon roll trope, Anney's love for it, and what it has to do with trauma. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The creators of the podcast Tampon Rock stop by to talk music, comedy, coming of age and periods. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In this new sub-segment, we highlight influential fictional women, beginning with the controversial Abby Anderson from the video game The Last of Us 2. Anney campaigns to play Abby in the live-action adaption. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sidekicks are an integral part of any romantic comedy. In this classic episode and part three of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline examine the ways these sometimes neurotic, sometimes wise secondary characters trade on stereotypes to shape the protagonists' world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com