The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we discuss Biosphere 2, which was way more involved & fascinating than we realized. Hear why the experiment didn't get respect from their academic community & bananas don't make great wine. We discuss the psychology of the Roast Me subreddit, & the reasons people w/ terminal illnesses & disabilities do the best w/ the insults. We learn about a man who had a stroke that made h...

Today we discuss the Jeffrey Epstein docu-series, and Sarah reveals why she decided to watch it. We discuss how trauma can change the course of your life. Sarah talks about another scandal in her building involving a "Karen" & a mystery dog-pooper, & they are taking the side of the alleged Karen. Plus, Sarah looks at the science of what makes a happier home, & apparently it involves a...

Today we learn why some people might be hiding their love for self-help books, but Sarah has an alternate explanation. We celebrate a man who started a YouTube channel to help people who don't have a dad. Sarah shares the details about a possible parallel universe where we live in reverse? We debate whether we'd eat at a restaurant with mannequins. Sarah mourns the death of her favorite thing: buf...

Today we find out why Sarah is obsessed with rap with "family values," & how it informs her performances. We hear the psychological benefits of karaoke. Susie talks about a study that examined the difference between Mother's Day & Father's Day cards, & what it tells us about societal norms. We discuss a Scandinavian hobby of getting drunk alone at home w/ no clothes on. We debate the e...

We discuss some drama going on at Sarah's apartment. We find out about the Jenny Jones murder, & debate whether tv producers should be held accountable. Susie talks about the famous drag queen Divine, & reveals why the man who portrayed her felt stifled by the persona. Hear about a man who climbed aboard a wine truck, & took a big sip. Susie thinks she needs to make a documentary about...

Today we discuss our marijuana-infused episode, & Susie has some follow-up questions. We find out why Sarah is obsessed with Instagram all of the sudden. We discuss the benefits of journaling during quarantine. Hear why MTV erased ten years of footage. Sarah talks about a robot controlled by a man's butthole. Susie reveals the danger of repressed sexuality, & Sarah shares the world's top s...

Today's the day, people. It's the day we said yes to drugs. We decided to celebrate our 420th episode with some wacky tobacky, ganja, reefer, Mary Jane, pot, weed. You get the idea. Then they attempt to discuss aliens, why we love the smell of gasoline, & we quiz Susie's knowledge of pot lingo. Enjoy, man.  Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this...

Today we find out about a hermit in Maine who didn't talk to another human for over 25 years. Sarah reveals why she is obsessed with Alaskan Bushpeople. We discuss the Secret Love documentary & explore why LGBTQ relationships can be difficult even now. We find out why teacher's have been getting a bad deal forever. We hear about the Wilson Effect, which explains why we see people who aren't th...

Today we hear why Sarah was shocked by the OJ Simpson movie. Hear about the time we went to a charity event & Sarah made a celebrity faux paus to a famous comedian. Susie talks about the docuseries, The Devil Next Door, & why one Ohio man might be Ivan the Terrible. We talk about our first historical memories. Sarah talks about a little boy who came up w/ a creative way to spread happiness...

Today we find out why time during quarantine is fluid & disorienting. Hear why people in Antarctica are developing their own language. Susie reveals the psychology of why we want to text our exes during times of crisis. And we realize we've both been resorting to our childhood pleasures during this "uncertain time." Plus, we find out why plants can act as totems of resiliency. Listen to more p...

Today we find out fun facts about turtles & then take a dark turn into hearing why rats are becoming cannibals. Sarah reveals the origin of words that raise more questions than answers. We debate whether landlines, alarm clocks, & cursive writing will be obsolete in 20 years. We hear why there is actually a really good reason why we're always touching our faces that helps you decide who to...

Today we hear about a conservative Jewish couple who became the largest distributor of hardcore, gay porn. We find out why Susie is obsessed with knowing who did, in fact, let the dogs out. Sarah reveals why she actually drove to a Challenge house when she wasn't cast to throw her freedom in their faces. We find out why who you are as a teen is NOT who you'll be as an old person. Plus, we learn wh...

Today we discuss some of the weird lies we told when we were little, & we analyze what makes us lie. We hear about a Facebook group where members pretend to be ants. COVD-19 has caused the postponement of a wedding between a man & his sex doll. Find out why a man ejected himself out of an airplane. Susie talks about Victorian portraiture, & why it's surprisingly hilarious. Plus, we hea...

Today we hear about Sarah's marijuana journey, & why she's a late bud bloomer. We find out why flamingos are freaking adorable, & apparently are our spirit animals. We learn why some lawyers are showing up for court shirtless. Plus, Sarah says the pandemic is making some people clear their consciences. Plus, Susie shares why she might be the only person who gets rid of a pet during quarant...

Today we find out why an astrophysicist got magnets stuck up his nose & this is more common than we realized. Sarah reveals why the smell after it rains is soothing & kind of saves the world. We hear the qualifications for becoming an astronaut, & Sarah shares why she couldn't handle the job. We come up w/ a theory about Sarah's hatred of spin-centric rides. Plus, we learn about a fuck...

Today we discuss a man who was born w/ 2 fully functioning penises. We find out how the hell that all works. We find out why Susie added a new year's resolution in April. We got tips on isolation from a mountain man who has lived alone for 50 yrs. We get enraged at Typhoid Mary, & wonder if she was a sociopath. We find out about a creepy abandoned island off of Manhattan. Plus, we reminisce ab...

Today we find out the latest thing that annoys Susie, & it's not relatable. We find out fun (?) facts about the body, & why some blind people don't believe they're blind. We hear why the subway in NYC is under fire for its double standards in advertising for women. We discuss a study on dementia that makes us think twice about exercise. Learn why prisoners might be eating food w/ no salt,...

Things are getting bonky today on Brain Candy. Sarah fulfills her promise to share the history of the thong, & we also learn a lot about Sisqo. We hear why climbers have been hiding a very strange anatomical secret, & it helped us understand why men get horny on airplanes. We find out which celebrity Sarah is related to, and let's just say she is thanking them for being a friend. Plus, KFC...

Today on Brain Candy, we find out why kids still think scientists are supposed to be men. Learn how UPS drivers are trained to deal with job hazards. Susie shares the story of a secret cave hidden in Mt. Rushmore. Sarah claims there is a basketball hoop in the Matterhorn. Find out why nobody dies at Disney. Susie reveals tips for happiness. Plus, we learn the history of lip-syncing. Listen to more...

On today's , we learn three steps to boosting your mood. We break down the appeal of Tiger King, & discuss the psychology of exotic cat owners. Sarah discusses Love is Blind, & shares why she thinks this reality show got it right. We find out about accents while flirting, & why baby talk might be good for your relationship. Plus, someone made a purse out of a cat. Listen to more podcas...

Today on Brain Candy, we hear about a transplant that had unexpected results. We find out the hilarious origin story of Leonard Skinner. Susie reveals why Notorious BIG's belt hangs in an LA office. We take a test to find out what our names would be if we were born at a different time. Learn how one Japanese company makes plastic food for restaurants in a surprising way. Plus, we hear why crosswor...

Today we find out why roses can help you learn, & essential oils might actually be...essential? We find out why millennials aren't having sex, but we also discover why Susie & Sarah have very different sex lives. Sarah talks about a new light that can help differently-abled people. We hear why a fruit we eat should actually be used as a battery. Plus, we reminisce about the Challenge: Ruin...

On today's Brain Candy podcast, we're talking about realistic anxiety in a time of panic. Hear why iguanas are falling from the sky. We reveal the weirdest gifts we've ever received. Sarah talks about a culinary miracle w/ a 150-year-old cake. Find out why Harley Davidson can help w/ your self-care wellness routine. Susie shares why food on airplanes tastes different than on land. Plus, we're furi...

On today's Brain Candy Podcast, we hear about a child who was cured of homicidal tendencies. We debate whether Julianne Hough is crazy. We find out why people are selling pre-made collages, & we're furious. Hear why dead bodies are piling up (& it's not Coronavirus). Listen to Sarah lose her mind about a bag of snakes. Plus, we find out why the last meals of death row inmates are so import...

Today we discuss the heartbreaking documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. We learn of a culinary prodigy who made a Zagat-rated restaurant in his house. We discuss the McMillions heist with McDonald's Monopoly. Hear why someone is making men's bread & bath bombs. Learn why moms of boys might age faster. Plus, we debate whether juveniles should be tried as adults. Listen to more podcasts...