While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research. 

While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research.&nbsp;

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.

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession

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The SMNTY team has returned from their trip! Anney and Samantha shake out their sea legs and chat about podcasting at sea.

The SMNTY team has returned from their trip! Anney and Samantha shake out their sea legs and chat about podcasting at sea.

Happy Hour #242: Bon Voyage!

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Anney and Samantha recap their recent trip, look back on history of the show, and do a brief overview of the evolution of feminism.

Anney and Samantha recap their recent trip, look back on history of the show, and do a brief overview of the evolution of feminism.

Allow SMNTY to Reintroduce Ourselves

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Today we're looking into the environmental activism and social justice work of Kica Matos.

Today we're looking into the environmental activism and social justice work of Kica Matos.

Activists Around the World: Kica Matos

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Monday Mini: Fandom and Obsession

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