Where do celebrity crushes, affections for fictional characters and hero worship come from? Learn about the fascinating spectrum of parasocial relationships we develop with people in books, television and tabloids in this classic episode.

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Where do celebrity crushes, affections for fictional characters and hero worship come from? Learn about the fascinating spectrum of parasocial relationships we develop with people in books, television and tabloids in this classic episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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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Where do celebrity crushes, affections for fictional characters and hero worship come from? Learn about the fascinating spectrum of parasocial relationships we develop with people in books, television and tabloids in this classic episode.

SMNTY Classics: Fictional Attraction

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In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.

In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame.

SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady

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Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.

Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.

SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?

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When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.

When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.

SMNTY Classics: The Women of Wildland Firefighting

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SMNTY Classics: Fictional Attraction

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