The Uphill Climb of Women's Pro Cycling

The Uphill Climb of Women's Pro Cycling

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SMNTY Classics: The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's film The Substance has made quite a splash and drummed up a lot of conversation. In this classic, Anney and Samantha peel back the layers of ageism, consumption, quick fixes, misogyny, self-hatred, and desperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ...  Show more

SMNTY Classics: The Legendary Haenyeo

The Haenyeo, or sea women, from Jeju Island in South Korea are a community of respected older women who free dive for sea creatures for food. We dive into their long history, traditions, examples, dangers, culture and future in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for ...  Show more

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