On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pressure and insecurity. Bonus points for numerous cameos.

On this Whimsical Wednesday, we revisit a formative film from Samantha's childhood, the 1995 coming of age film Circle of Friends that follows a group of teenagers in the 1950s Ireland as they navigate friendships and relationships. We chat about crushes, religion, sex, family pressure and insecurity. Bonus points for numerous cameos.

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.

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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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Circle of Friends

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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?

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?

Happy Hour #237: SMNTY Has An Existential Crisis?

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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.

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.

Women and Bagpiping

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Today we shine a light on Tamara Adrian, the first openly trans woman to be elected to office in Venezuela.

Today we shine a light on Tamara Adrian, the first openly trans woman to be elected to office in Venezuela.

Activists Around the World: Tamara Adrian

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Feminist Movie Wednesday: Circle of Friends

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