Stuff Mom Never Told You

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• SMNTY Classics: The Animals Are Gay?! 20.06.2026 22min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Feminist Movie Friday: The Birdcage 19.06.2026 40min

  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).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Happy Hour #225: The Importance of Vacation 18.06.2026 19min

  Vacation doesn't always feel like a vacation, but science suggests it's good for us. Samantha combs through some of the research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Book Club: #Blessed 17.06.2026 37min

  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.
• Fictional Women Around the World: Catra 16.06.2026 11min

  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.
• SMNTY Classics: The Gay Best Friend 15.06.2026 39min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Introducing: Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb 14.06.2026 1min

  Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb”!!! About the Show: Joy is essential. And it's also elusive. You can't order it, borrow it, or simply hope it into life. But now, there's a new and exciting way to start your journey toward a more joyful existence: The Joy 101 Podcast with Hoda! Best known for her Emmy-winning work and co-anchoring Today, Hoda Kotb infuses her authenticity, curiosity, and warmth into conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Entertainment legends, sport icons, wellness experts, and everyday folks will share how they find, allow, and experience joy. Hoda will offer her own tips and takes on seeking a more balanced, harmonious life.  If you're craving inspiration, support, and useful tools to maximize your joy, tune in to these candid, uplifting, and moving on-air chats. Joy after a breakup, joy as an empty-nester, joy after loss, joy as a caretaker — Hoda's new podcast will speak to you. Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb, an iHeartPodcast. Listen here and subscribe to Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• SMNTY Classics: Bury Your Gays 13.06.2026 46min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Queer History of the Ren Faire 13.06.2026 41min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Happy Hour #224: Pride, 2026 Edition 12.06.2026 25min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Organizations to Know: Part 2 10.06.2026 40min

  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.
• Activists Around the World: Bhumika Shrestha 09.06.2026 10min

  Today we highlight the works of Nepalese trans activist Bhumika Shrestha.
• SMNTY Classics: Media That Made You Question 08.06.2026 42min

  Jessica Rabbit. Scully and Mulder. We change things up and discuss the media and characters that made us (and the Internet) question our sexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• SMNTY Classics: Cinderella 06.06.2026 42min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Organizations to Know: Part 1 05.06.2026 36min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Happy Hour #223: Body Shaming in Fitness 04.06.2026 25min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• The Gay Games 03.06.2026 29min

  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.
• Activists Around the World: Kitty Tsui 02.06.2026 13min

  Today we uplift the works of lesbian icon, author, bodybuilder, poet and actor Kitty Tsui.
• SMNTY Classics: My Fanfiction is Better Than Your's 01.06.2026 31min

  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.
• SMNTY Classics: The Dark Side of Mom Influencers 30.05.2026 1val 2min

  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.