When the 1996 comedy The Birdcage hit theaters, it was a commercial and critical success. On top of that, it was one of the first major studio films to center on a gay couple, and joyously as well. We take a look back, talk some themes and how things have changed (or not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour #225: The Importance of Vacation
18/06/2026 | 19 mins.
Vacation doesn't always feel like a vacation, but science suggests it's good for us. Samantha combs through some of the research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club: #Blessed
17/06/2026 | 37 mins.
SMNTY scrolls through the history of webtoons for our first ever webtoon pick, M. Victoria Robado's work #Blessed. It follows bisexual lead Joanna who is struggling to juggle her job, romance, and the seven gods courting her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: Catra
16/06/2026 | 11 mins.
The 2018 depiction of Catra from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power was one that tackled big topics like trauma, redemption and queer love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: The Gay Best Friend
15/06/2026 | 39 mins.
Pop culture tells us gay men and straight women make the best of friends, but why? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline dissect the sociology, culture and evolutionary psychology of these relationships to figure out whether these presumed besties are a product of nature or nurture. 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.
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