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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Dark Side of Mom Influencers
30/05/2026 | 1h 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.
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.