The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we hear about Sarah's keg stand experiences & why it was a one-time thing. Susie stans Guy Fieri again, & questions Sarah's tv viewing expertise. Susie explains the science of boredom, & how we can combat it. We hear why Asian cultures prefer different peppers to Americans. We discuss the complexities of raising a child as gender neutral. Hear why some people are mad at NPR over...

Today we discuss a pillow fight situation in the Rice household. We hear a hilarious misunderstanding that resulted from the omission of a comma. We learn why Guam sounds like a hellscape of snakes and spiders. Sarah shares why older Americans are most comfortable at fast food restaurants. Plus, Susie makes Sarah analyze people who own pet snakes. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://w...

Sarah reveals her latest obsession that has shown her her "true destiny." We discuss the YouTube family who gave back their adopted son. Susie describes the science of car manufacturing, and reveals why you've been duped (Sarah is worked UP about it). We are not happy about Mumbai's "female" traffic signals. Susie discusses a new program to teach inmates how to perform magic. We're mad about sexis...

Today we find out why Sarah's recent camping trip was life-changing, and why it reminded her to listen to her body. We find out why campgrounds are mostly white spaces, and diversity in camping is so important. We hear about an elderly woman who defaced a museum exhibit (& she might be our soulmate). Sarah reveals why you have to wear a hazmat suit to read Marie Curie's diary. And we get fired...

Today we discuss our time together on reality tv, & why we bonded. We do a psychoanalysis quiz that is spooky in its accuracy. We learn why Sarah wants her partner to be a dolphin (what???). Susie wants to be a Chili's brand ambassador. Sarah describes a situation where kids used an app in search of adventure and stumbled across a suitcase carrying human remains. For real. Then Sarah casually...

Today we hear about Sarah's recent car drama. Susie talks about a woman who had an itch that wouldn't go away, & what it taught us about how mirrors can heal the brain. We hear Susie's surprising review of Footloose. We find out why cats are becoming consumers of YouTube content. We learn about the mystery of eels, and it is freaking us out. And we get the scoop on why razors are made of steel...

Today we talk about Amy Schumer's documentary on her pregnancy, her husband being on the spectrum, & his feelings about being in her act. We learn why being a child star is so complicated. Susie talks about a documentary that is giving Sarah the creeps. We discuss the Red Table Talk between Will & Jada. And why working models are referred to in the past tense. We learn why some people woul...

Today we talk about what happens to people who damage expensive artwork at museums due to shenanigans, negligence, or human error. Sarah reveals why her phone usage is way down. We find out what most people are feeling during the pandemic (spoiler: depression & anxiety). We learn why Sarah's romantic getaway put her life at risk. Plus, we talk to Bess Kalb whose book, Nobody Will Tell You This...

Today we talk about back-to-school season during the pandemic. We are outraged about a study that warned females in the healthcare industry to avoid bikini pics. We find out why nostalgia can help you cope w/ trauma. We discuss a secret language gay people use. Susie is disturbed by a trend among evangelicals to post about their wedding nights. Sarah describes why some people have psychotic breaks...

Today we get the update on Sarah's apartment complex, & let's just say there might be protests. Susie defends her right to call people "losers." Sarah breaks down viral hit, 90 Day Fiance, & shares why the show is fascinating. We explore bathing and hygiene rituals around the world. Plus, we hear about a man who lost feeling in his leg due to, you guessed it, poo problems. Listen to more p...

Today we find out how Sarah was accidentally racism, & she shares her feelings about it. We learn about an app that let's you scream into the Icelandic wilderness to destress. Susie shares the history of the Walkman, & why creators were shocked by the reaction to their invention. Sarah reveals the technology limitations in the Real World house. Susie talks about a new fish that was discove...

Today Susie talks about the Wayfair and other conspiracy theories, & explains why she's not really into the "rabbit hole" culture. We learn the history of the ice cream truck (& why it might not be sanitary). We discuss the decision of Scrabble to exclude racial slurs from tournament play. Susie talks about studies being done to erase memories, & why it might help people w/ trauma. Plu...

Today we get the skinny on Sarah's camping adventure. She describes the many debacles they went through just to get away from this crazy world. She has a run-in with a blow-up mattress, got INSIDE of a tree, & fantasized about going to "forest school." We learn about her obsession of "fact plaques," and why her dog was an unhappy camper. Plus, we learn the science of why nature is good for the...

Today Sarah reveals her camping essentials, & the reason why the small things make life bearable while camping or not. We discuss "anticipatory grief" people are experiencing due to the pandemic. Sarah talks about Jim's wig on the Office, & why she's mad about Steve Carrell's hair plugs. We discuss the Golden State Killer, whether the 70s were "rape-y", & why Alfred Hitchcock had simil...

Today we hear about Sarah's drunken 4th of July, & why she's a lightweight. We walk down memory lane about reality tv, when we met on the Ruins, & why we connected. We discuss shows who pay "good behavior bonuses" now, & why we don't see it fixing the problem. We debate whether foot fetishes are specifically male, & Susie tries to convince Sarah to start a foot Only Fans. Plus, we...

Hear why Sarah is trying to turn her house into a resort (& has become an expert in mixology as a result). Susie is pumped about the return of Unsolved Mysteries. We learn about a study on basketball commentating, & learn about implicit bias and racism. Sarah learns there are now FLYING snakes, & let's just say she is displeased. Hear why when we want to look at our phones we might act...

Today we have a whole breakdown of Susie's hatred of whistlers and how Sarah beat the odds and became her friend anyway. Sarah reveals why one man chopped his own penis off, & Susie is VERY insensitive about it. We also find out about a man who made a toilet garden, & now his whole village is pissed off (get it?? pissed off!). Find out why Susie is a believer in keeping snacks in her night...

Today we find out why one town wants to change their name to Flavortown, & Susie has never been happier. She reveals why she is obsessed w/ Guy Fieri. Learn why "bronies" (men who love My Little Ponies) have a Nazi problem. Susie reveals why women are not getting what they want in bed, what gets their motors running, & why rape fantasies might not mean what we think. Plus, we find out why...

Today we hear about Sarah's elderly problems. We find out why the military is moving a bus out of the Alaskan wilderness. Sarah reveals why nostalgia is not always good for your health. We find out the history of garbage, & learn why people threw garbage out their windows in the colonial period. Plus, we learn big mistakes people make when they think they're doing good for the environment. Lis...

Today we talk about murder hornets, & why they need a new PR person. We discuss "street fraternities," & how they are changing the image of gangs. We learn about a camp for differently-abled people, & how it changed the world. Sarah reveals what the "hormone highway" is, & why it can keep you alive. We learn what's REALLY in Las Vegas pools. And why Sarah is debating whether she ne...

Today we discuss whether we look like our voices. We find out why Susie deleted one of our episodes. We celebrate brands changing to combat racism. We find out about the woman who invented rape kits, & hear why a man took credit. Susie describes a baseball game where a player was high on acid. She discusses a study that determined that birds hold grudges. We debate whether a parent should take...

Today we discuss the decision of MTV to fire some cast members of their reality shows for racist tweets. We find out about the "loneliest hot tub" in the world. Susie talks about a poem that had clues to a treasure of $1M, & how the treasure was ultimately found. We hear about a group of women who have started a religion to worship Snape from Harry Potter & live as his wives. We discuss a...

Today we get some bad news about plants, & Sarah is not a happy camper. We debate why someone would hate music, & we're still disturbed. Sarah talks about a "science smackdown" about a cave grave possibly being the oldest known use of beer in the world. Hear about a scandal involving a poop knife (and there was melting poop involved). We debate what we would like to be buried with. Plus, w...

Today we find out that Sarah (gasp!) has a gray hair, & we discuss how she's going to handle this milestone. Susie discusses the suicide of a reality tv participant, & the ways the show facilitated her demise. We learn about a Levi's Pride creation that leaves us scratching our heads. Susie talks about a documentary called Cocaine Island, & the reasons she saw it differently thanks to...

Today we find out why Sarah is having bad luck at home again. She talks about her love hate relationship with a show called Kings of Pain where people purposely get bit & stung by creatures. We hear the update on Sarah's "Karen" in her building. We discuss the protests about police brutality, the way education plays a role, & how we get involved. Plus, Susie gets worked up about All Lives...