SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 1)

SMNTY takes a breath and relaxes after stressful holidays in a very special classic meditative episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Nov 202411min

Why are so many of us struggling to keep track of time? Why are dinner parties the inspiration of so many horror movies? All that and more in this feast of a happy hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for...

28 Nov 202420min

All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Nov 202436min

The 2002 film Whale Rider was critically acclaimed, in part because of the young Maori heroine Paikea “Pai” Apirana. We delve into the character and why she resonated with so many.See omnystudio.com/l...

26 Nov 202410min

In times of stress, many people turn to hobbies. Science shows there are reasons (and benefits) to this, but turns out, women don't have as much time for them. Not only that, our hobbies are often que...

25 Nov 202416min

The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the cha...

23 Nov 202445min

The 2002 animated film Lilo and Stitch was unique in a lot of ways. We dive into themes around family, loneliness and being different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Nov 202429min

We're back with our Sex and the City watch series! We chat about cheating and big decisions in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Nov 202425min