SMNTY Interviews: Renee Gittins

Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Marquez's enthusiasm and passion around sharks is infectious and has rightfully earned her some recognition. We look into her efforts in fostering understanding around sharks, and also talk about crocodile bites and provide some updates in this c ... Show More

The phrase 'friends of Dorothy' has long been coded language within the queer community. We trace the history and discuss what the Wizard of Oz has to do with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The online dating world is on fire, so why not burn down the haystack? That's the logic behind the burnt haystack theory. Samantha swipes through some explanations, thoughts and arguments on this theory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Grammy award-winning American singer sits down with Andrew Mueller to discuss her remarkable career and mission to highlight the untold stories of people who have contributed to musical history in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In today's episode, Alisha and Remi talk about the many struggles of being a YouTuber. One struggle in particular is the challenge of meeting new people, which leads Remi to tell us about one of the worst experiences she's had.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy ... Show More

<p dir="ltr">This week's caller is an artist and a mother who called in to talk about the gifts and challenges of both of those aspects of her identity. She tells Geth about what it's like making art with her dad, how being an artist informs how she's raising her own daughter, an ... Show More

How would your proudest relative describe you? Is that the same way you describe yourself? What is the story that you're telling yourself… and the world? On today’s episode Stephanie and Melissa welcome their dear friend, the multitalented Gloria Calderón Kellett to discuss story ... Show More

Pete meets Bronson Walker, an Indie dev from the Victorian based studio "The Regicide Collective." In this fascinating chat the two explore what it's like to build a game pitched to be as big as Skyrim with a team of only 8! Plus a heap of other great interesting facts about 0's ... Show More

<p>Dirk and David are joined by Tanya X. Short, Captain of Kitfox Games. They discuss the balance between appealing to market sensibilities and following one's own interests, and how to make them work together. They also discuss the difficulty in funding projects with non-normati ... Show More

In this episode Ellen sits down with her good friend April McDaniel; founder of the creative agency Crown and Conquer. They discuss the hurdles of being a successful business woman, what it really takes to be an entrepreneur, and the responsibility that comes with success. 

Model, actress, and author Emily Ratajkowski sits down with Ellen to discuss her new book, motherhood, and female empowerment.