Why do we associate cats with crazy old ladies? What's the historical relationship between women and cats, and why do popes hate cats? Could bacteria in cat poop make people crazy? Join Caroline and Cristen as they answer these questions and more.
Yesterday
SMNTY Classics: The Feminist History of Monopoly
Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. In this classic episode, SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, ... Show More
26m 54s
Oct 18
Introducing: You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika
Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika”!!! About the Show: In this weekly comedic talk show, no topic across culture or current events is safe from Yamaneika’s takes. As anyone who has hea ... Show More
1m 29s
Mar 2022
In Defence Of The 'Crazy' Cat Ladies
For thousands of years women have had a unique relationship with cats in many different cultures, often associated with fertility and protection, yet somehow in modern representations, women with cats are often portrayed as sad and lonely. So how did we go from revering women wit ... Show More
17m 1s
Aug 2024
Cat Ladies: EXTENDED VERSION
<p>Brooke Gladstone interviews Kathryn Hughes, author of <a href="https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53751/catland?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_post&utm_campaign=s24_hughes"><i>Catland</i></a>, about the storied history of the cat lady trope, how cats became beloved b ... Show More
31m 39s
Nov 2024
Are the Vikings to Blame for Cats?
House cats are astonishing, fascinating, and at-times frustrating little creatures -- yet they've made a comfortable home with humans, spreading in step with every civilization they join. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore an intriguing theory that busts more than a fe ... Show More
30m 37s