The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we hear the new lyrics to Baby, It's Cold Outside, & we have very strong opinions on them. We find out what Pharrel thinks about Blurred Lines now. We have a very strange bag of dicks mystery. Find out what astronauts might be baking cookies & getting drunk in space. Sarah explains why people don't care about you as much as you think. We find out about a penguin who is very grateful...

Today we find out what the response has been since Sarah announced her new man. Susie reveals the perfect pop song according to science. We find out whether boys & girls think about math the same. We debate the virtues of dopamine fasting, & Sarah has a very strong opinion on the subject. Find out about a cat who was placed in solitary confinement. We learn how costume design works for ani...

Today we find out what happens when sex is on the brain. We commiserate about daylight savings & an unruly FedEx deliveryman. We discuss the T.I. scandal with his daughter's virginity. Sarah reveals why scientists think sharks have dinner parties. We discuss techniques for limiting anxiety. Plus, we find out why Sarah is competitive. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcast...

Today we discuss how Joker is inspiring Susie's research on criminals. We discuss an infuriating seminar where women were told their brains are smaller than men's. We hear about a doctor who was selling babies out of his clinic. We discuss Sarah's reaction to Tell Me Who I Am, & why she couldn't finish the film. Hear the grossest things we've found in our food. Plus, Sarah gets the creeps from...

Today we discuss whether should still identify as queer even though she's only dating men. We find out why produce is sitting in warehouses for months before you eat it. Hear why Sarah was bullied in high school. We discuss dogs who run away & are found years later, plus one dog who came back home just to bite his owner. And we find out about a man who wore a shirt that might have save his lif...

Today we hear about Sarah's new man, and why she's happier than ever. We learn where they met, and what they've been up to lately. Sarah reveals more science on why hugging makes life better. Susie has a theory about why she loves reality tv. We find out what men hate about marriage. We hear about two documentaries that surprised Susie & Sarah. And we talk about a man who is avoiding all news,...

It's here! Today we go through some of our (and your) favorite clips from the last four years. Hear Sarah cry about Moana. Reminisce about the time Susie got high on a minute amount of pot. Hear the classic tale of Sarah's poop emergency. Remember why cats are psychopaths. Talk down the poop knife memory lane. And so many other hilarious moments from Poot Lovator to Chrissy the customer sales rep,...

Today we hear a spooky update to Sarah's obsession w/ lynx. We take the enneagram test and Susie is NOT into it. We find out the difference between narcissism & self-esteem. We hear how one stalker used Instagram pics to find a pop star. We debate the outcome of a peeping tom situation. And Susie realizes why she was never able to do the Magic Eye posters. Listen to more podcasts like this:&nb...

Today we find out why Instagram might be the perfect fashion platform. We learn about a man who only eats mac-n-cheese. Susie reveals a strange mystery that might involve the occult & the reason some people are carving pumpkins in the ocean. Sarah talks about a spooky car wash. We have a suspect in our search for Linda. We find out how you can walk on water like Jesus. And the science behind w...

Today we hear the science behind anxiety, & how to avoid it. We debate the recent controversy with Ellen & George W. Bush. Susie tells a story about a family whose basement was flooded w/ blood. Hear why Sarah is superstitious despite herself. We find out why people are covering their phones w/ skin. We learn about a female serial killer in India. Susie talks about the Yesterday movie &amp...

Today we find out about an unusual flavor of ice cream people are enjoying. We find out why kids are better humans than adults. We find out why Wikipedia is part of the patriarchy. Susie reveals why we often sabotage our own best interests and she tells a horrific tale of a doctor who performed surgery on HIMSELF. Plus, we learn about a woman who was caught in a crime because of her love of BINGO....

Today we analyze Sarah's frequent rage at retailers. We find out about a man who is making a fortune (?) off of jigsaw puzzles. Susie reveals a shocking way people are getting sick thanks to state fairs and hot tubs. Sarah shares a fascinating fact about people with schizophrenia. We learn why construction workers are getting injuries due to climate change. Plus Sarah debates whether she should ge...

We discuss a hilarious conspiracy theory about Stevie Wonder. We learn a shocking statistic about veterinarians and dentists. Susie talks about a woman who quit her job to "spoil" her husband. We discuss a crazy story of a young girl who was adopted, who people now believe might be an adult. Sarah is pissed about a new Monopoly game. We hear about a cool clown registry, a gender neutral doll, &amp...

Today we hear about Sarah's spooky October plans. We debunk the period syncing myth, & Sarah is not happy. Hear why you are probably not going to get arthritis no matter what your mom says. Susie describes why women might be hornier that we thought (or not). Our hearts are warmed by a new charity that helps dementia patients laugh again. We get an update on the Mt. Everest viral pic. And we ge...

Today we learn a clever parent who figured out how to get his kids to text him back. We debate how amusement parks could innovate to keep our phones safe. We discuss why sexism is bad for men's mental health. Susie shares how washing machines help fight absenteeism at school. Sarah discusses a secret manual for committing crimes w/o getting caught. And we welcome Emmy award-winner, Ken Levine to t...

Today we find out the latest on Sarah's dating life, we find out why she's pissed at a Kinko's manager, & she shares TMI about wombat poop. We find out why scientists are celebrating weird discoveries. Susie grosses us out with the scoop on airline water. Sarah opines about fitting room nastiness. We learn why the bystander effect might not be as prevalent as we believed. There's a new documen...

Find out about an accident at a cow insemination plant that got sticky. Learn why Sarah is into "safe danger" & Susie is kinkier than she thought. Hear what animals in space teach us about morality. Susie reveals why whales are singing in a lower pitch than they used to. Sarah learns why millennials prefer online dating, & Sarah isn't good in person. They discuss why "deaths of despair" ar...

Today we get into a chilling discovery scientists made about corpses. Sarah talks about how climate change has revealed a dead body problem. Susie reveals why chess can causes weight loss, & how chess champs are adapting. Sarah's mind is blown about, get this, toast. We get a follow-up about the controversial "work wife" debate. We find out why Sarah is now into kink. We hear why imaginary fri...

Today we delve deeper into the baseball players who switched lives, & we think we've figured out why it happened. We discuss the peculiarity of people who get married even though they're already cheating. Susie finally watched Dirty Dancing, & she has a movie review 30 years after its premiere. We learn why girls make less allowance than their brothers, & their chores are harder. We di...

Today we find out why Sarah cannot be trusted with a rape whistle, but it's more hilarious than it sounds. We debate whether people should wear leggings to the gym or if we should be more casual. We find out a crazy story about two people who switched lives--wives, kids, the whole shebang. We learn about services in the library we didn't know about--and we're psyched. Plus, we find out how phones...

Today we hear a list of phrases men use to describe women, & what they really mean. We debate the use of the phrase "work wife," & Sarah has very strong feelings about it. Hear about the "trolley problem," & learn why ethics are complicated. Susie discusses a Florida man arrested for his "eunuch fetish," & we are seriously disturbed. Find out why Sarah takes the Millionaire Matchma...

Today we debate whether a teacher should be fired for nude pics that were leaked. We find out what Sarah thinks of Tinder, & whether people recognize her from the show. Hear about a female ultramarathoner who won, & why the organizers weren't prepared for a woman winner. We discuss Harvey Weinstein, & why we remain hopeful about the future. Find out why Thoreau wasn't exactly independe...

Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it's hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India's Most Wanted. Find out why advertisements can be brilliant, but also remind us why we should be discerning about persuasion. Hear why journaling can change your life. Find out why Susie & Sarah are kind of obsessed w/ taxidermy all of a sudden. Find out...

Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged her friend to commit suicide. Susie claims there is a wisdom tooth conspiracy. We hear how "broken heart syndrome" is real & could be fatal. Sarah had a "stop being polite" moment when a man commented on her eating. We talk to Jill Twiss from La...

Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas' tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in the woods by sourcing a trash heap, & why it taught us to trust our guts. We had a major Stop Being Polite moment, & Sarah gave someone the business. We find out how to tell you're an adult. Plus, we hear how you can become more charismatic. L...