Best Compulsory Heterosexuality Podcasts (2026)

Katie Mitchell's new book Prose to the People celebrates the joy and power of Black bookstores. Katie joins us to talk about the process of writing the book, the importance of Black bookstores, and why it's important to preserve their history in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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A Farewell to 2025 32:04

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Anney and Samantha take a look back to some of their favorite episodes of 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #201: New Year's Traditions 16:16

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Anney and Samantha ring in the new year with Christina and Maya, and chat about New Year's traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine 45:01

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On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Feminists Around the World: Divide and Dissolve 9:54

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Today we're highlighting the music and activism of Australian musical group Divide and Dissolve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: The Value of Solitude 9:25

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The concept of alone time has long been framed as a cause for concern, but research shows that intentional solitude actually has a lot of perks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Facebook's Abortion Blackout 45:48

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While Meta openly claims that they are supportive of 'free expression' around accurate health information, in practice they regularly take down accurate reproductive rights content without transparency. Bridget Todd joins us to sift through Meta's proclaimed standards versus the reality, and why it's such a problem in this classic episode. See omny…

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The AI Gender Gap 51:56

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AI is everywhere right now, but research indicates women are adopting it less. Bridget Todd joins us to untangle the reasons why that might be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #200: Christmas Traditions 34:34

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In this very special episode, Christina and Maya join us in studio to discuss Christmas traditions, old and new. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Ynés Mexía 50:38

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Ynés Mexía lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Fictional Women Around the World: Evie O’Connel 18:12

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Evie O’Connel of the Mummy franchise is proud of who she is. We dig up her history and examine her legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: Games By Women, 2025 Edition 17:10

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As we approach the end of the year, Anney and Samantha share some women-led games they are exited about and ask for recommendations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Hariette Shelton Dover 36:33

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Hariette Shelton Dover had the foresight and dedication to preserving the language and traditions of her people. Yves stops by to share her story in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Female Firsts: Elizabeth Catlett 43:19

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Yves shares the incredible story of artist, sculptor and activist Elizabeth Catlett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #199: New Routines 16:08

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Samantha is undertaking a new endeavor. We talk about the hopes and the worries of taking on a new mantle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: A Meditation with Yves Jeffcoat 12:06

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With so many of us dealing with a lot of stress, Yves guides us through in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Ingrid Silva 12:11

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Today we're spotlighting the work of ballet dancer and activist Ingrid Silva. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 2) 59:58

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In part two of the Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff episode Anney guested on with Margaret Killjoy, they continue to delve into vaccines and the legacy of Jonas Salk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminist Movie Friday: The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor 45:56

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The third film in The Mummy takes the franchise to China. We discuss the highs, lows and possibilities of the 2008 film. Let Samantha have this! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #198: Speak Fanilect to Me 17:09

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What is fanilect? The often funny shared language between fans is being studied by linguists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The History and Secrets of How Lesbians Have S*x 1:32:44

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We’re cracking open the secret, censored, and wildly creative history of lesbian sex. We’re digging through ancient poems, forbidden medical texts, barroom gossip, queer zines, and the techniques they definitely didn’t teach in sex ed. Tracing sapphic desire from Sappho’s bedroom to modern queer culture and exposing just how inventive lesbians have…

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SMNTY Classics: How We Beat Polio But Not the Mythmaking Around Jonas Salk (Part 1) 59:10

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In this episode of Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff, Margaret Killjoy and Anney talk about vaccines and complicated historical characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Zanele Muholi 9:49

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Today we're focusing on Zanele Muholi, visual activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: The Convo About No Contact 26:43

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Recently, there has been a lot of back and forth about going no contact in typically family relationships. Anney and Samantha break down what's going on, some generational divides and some possible driving factors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Spoiled Saturdays: Slash/Back 41:52

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Nyla Innuksuk's 2022 film Slash/Back follows a group of Indigenous girls figuring out friendships, family and...how to fend off an alien invasion. Anney and Samantha delve into themes of culture, colonization, friendship and family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: An Interview with Jo Piazza 1:02:24

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Author, podcaster and friend of the show Jo Piazza offers a future cheese plate while discussing her upcoming book The Sicilian Inheritance and her podcast Under the Influence. We chat about family history, murder, motherhood, and the influence of the internet, good and bad in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Happy Hour #197: Gender Affirming Events 13:36

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As we approach the end of a rough 2025, we spotlight some good news with gender affirming events. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Book Club: Finding My Dance 26:34

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Ria Thundercloud's 2022 children's book Finding My Dance follows her journey in dance, from Indigenous to classical, and motherhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Siku Allooloo 11:54

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Today we're talking about Indigenous activist and artist Siku Allooloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: The Moms Are Not Alright 29:12

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A lot of recent popular media really highlights that moms are struggling. What's going on here? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages 38:55

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

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Female Firsts: Dr. Margaret S. Collins 44:50

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Yves breaks down the history of Dr. Margaret S. Collins, the first professionally trained Black woman entomologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #196: Single Lady Problems 27:15

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Being single comes with a lot of perks, but also some specific problems that remind us all its good to have friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Queer Community Is Tearing Itself Apart (Here’s Why) ft. Taha 1:17:29

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Every corner of queer TikTok is on fire. Hot takes, call-out wars, and “LGB without the T” chaos, and suddenly the biggest culture war isn’t left vs. right, it’s inside our own community. We’re diving into the history of queer infighting, from Stonewall splits to homonormativity, moral panics, tender-queer discourse, and why assimilation vs. libera…

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Larry Summers and the Epstein Emails 57:30

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The release of the Epstein emails made clear that people of all types were involved, including Larry Summers, who has connections to Harvard and OpenAI. Bridget Todd breaks down why this matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: More Women Led Indigenous Organizations 13:35

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In this episode, we highlight more organizations doing great work led by Indigenous women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: Are Boyfriends Embarrassing? (Part 2) 32:46

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In the second part of our conversation about the response to Chanté Joseph's Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing now?", we delve even deeper to some of reasons why it resonated with so many. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Feminist Movie Friday - What's Cooking? 38:52

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In this classic, four families come together for the holidays and drama ensues in the 2000s Thanksgiving movie What's Cooking? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 2 44:19

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In part two of our analysis of the New York City mayoral results, friend of the show Joey digs into what the results might mean and the legacy of #MeToo. Links: Who Are the Women in Zohran Mamdani’s Transition Team?: https://www.vogue.com/article/who-are-the-women-in-zohran-mamdanis-transition-team See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Happy Hour #195: Adulting in Chaos 34:30

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Adulting these days looks different, and can feel like a lot. As the holidays approach, we chat about the impact our politics are having on adulting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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A Feminist Look at the NYC Mayoral Election: Part 1 47:35

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Friend of the show and New York City correspondent Joey breaks down Zohran Mamdani's win and what it means. Links: The Liberal Wine Moms are Radicalizing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5amW4VwP3rGc8DyZCSrewM?si=63tRf_HaS82VWuRP0V38vA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Fictional Women Around the World: Naru 19:56

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When the character Naru debuted in the 2022 film Prey, she was historic in a lot of ways. Clever, strong and smart, she (and her dog) had what it took to face down a Predator when no one else did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Monday Mini: Are Boyfriends Embarrassing? (Part 1) 23:53

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Chanté Joseph's recent Vogue article "Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?" hit a nerve and started a lot of conversation. We chat about some of the reasons why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Ellie Sattler 20:48

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Jurassic Park's Dr. Ellie Sattler will dig through dino droppings and inherit the Earth. We talk about her legacy and why she was important. And Anney provides an update on her very important Jurassic Park cards in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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SMNTY Interviews: Caitlin Blunnie 1:04:00

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Caitlin Blunnie, AKA Liberal Jane, joins us for a conversation about art, activism, reproductive rights and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Hour #194: Breathing Life into Life Day 23:02

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Another year, another Life Day. Anney recounts building Star Wars worlds with imagination and a best friend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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The Bisexual Man’s Field Guide to Dating Men ft. Mark and Bobby Box 1:31:58

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You’re bi (or gay), and honestly? You’ve got no idea what to do with your hands. We got you. Sex columnist Bobby Box and bi icon Mark Erenberg join us for a crash course in gay sex 101. From flirting with men and building confidence to actually being good in bed. We’re talking imposter syndrome, gay panic, and the do’s and don’ts of bottoming… all …

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Religious Horror: Part 2 1:18:23

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The (religious) horror. In part two of our discussion on women and religious horror, we talk about possession, religious superheroes, and religious haunted houses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Feminists Around the World: Indigenous Organizations to Know 9:59

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Today we're highlighting a handful of feminist Indigenous organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts