The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad about record chasers who sacrifice safety. Hear about a woman who didn't know she was pregnant w/ triplets. We learn a method for coping w/ anxiety that we love. Find out how doctors are crowdsourcing diagnoses. Sarah reveals what drugs she's taken, &a...

Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrage over fake problems on college campuses, & our theories about why students support questionable causes. Sarah offers a tip for dealing w/ petitioners. We find out a strange bit of Einstein trivia that blew our minds. We discuss a company that wi...

Today we discuss Ed Sheeran's strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be trying to kill her. We discuss a study on unsolicited dick pics. Find out why meditating on "emptiness" is better than mindfulness. Hear why some people won't drink coffee due to a fear of nuts. Plus, we hear why even lab animals experience gender bias....

Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah's future. Hear about a strange criminal who might just be a good Samaritan. We discuss what makes someone join a sex cult, we learn about a fertility doctor who impregnated his patients, & we debate whether Uber drivers should use air fresheners. Find o...

Today we start with a discussion about Sarah's divorce & the response she's received from our Brainiac community. We find out how she's adapting to her new life. We talk about street artists & how they're angry w/ influencers & businesses who profit from them. We discuss millennials & why they say they have no friends. Plus, Sarah gets worked up about Mt. Everest. Listen to more po...

Today we laugh about some stereotypical names on a sports team. Sarah claims she met an "angel" on a recent trip. We discuss the Aziz Ansari comedy special in the wake of the "Me Too" accusations against him. Susie talks about the Dr. Ruth documentary & reveals why purses tell us about the expectations on women. Hear whether Sarah thinks she'll ever get remarried. Susie talks about the risks y...

Today we learn some big news in Sarah's world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people have the right idea with their candy consumption. And we find out about the best break-in of all time. Plus, we talk to Jessica Wragg about her book, Girl on the Block, what it's like to be a female butcher, & learn some surprising info about her career. Listen to more podcasts...

Today Sarah discusses a sticker she saw on a vehicle about the driver's love for eating butt. We have several questions for him. We learn about the bloody treats they give to animals at the zoo to cool them off. We talk about why no one--even rich people--ever feels rich. We find out the best time to tell your kid she is adopted. Plus, we hear why masculine features can make you less likely to car...

Today we learn about a serial toilet clogger (or is it a cereal toilet clogger?) who is stinking up the joint. We debate whether women can be good at competitive eating, & realize maybe Sarah missed her calling. We discuss the dilemma of killing baby Hitler, & reveal our work-around. We find out whether fans help cool off dogs or just humans & why some turtles are using our old bras.&n...

Today we find out whether Susie is excited to turn 40. She discusses the concept of "boys will be boys," & why it's toxic. Hear what Sarah thinks is in Area 51. We learn why history books are perpetuating patriarchy, kids are better at learning languages (and it's not what you think), & tempura flakes are a fire hazard. Plus, we salute a girl who did research on a common bathroom appliance...

Today we find out why one man decided to dress everyday for a party. We talk about presents, & why we won't open them when they're special. Hear about Susie's experience at the Paul McCartney concert & a scary experience she had w/ a child. Find out how to determine whether you have power in your relationship. Learn why a ridiculous number of men think they could beat professional athletes...

Today we find out why Sarah is still unemployed, & kind of ok with it. Hear why young people don't like fake influencer culture, & why Sarah is mad about freckle appropriation. Hear about a woman who loves the Flintstones so much she built a Flintstone house. We discuss a man who found an injured bird & sent him to the doctor in an Uber. Plus, we talk about "unhinged" women & why t...

Susie & Sarah talk about the earthquake they experienced together & why Sarah was making fun of Susie's pajamas. We learn the history of the ball pitt, & why its origins are scarier than you'd think. We find out why reading really does make you happier. We discuss the invention of powdered hot chocolate, & why the inventor inspires us. Hear why video games can be good for you, why...

Today we debate whether Jesus pooped, & learn why scholars think this is an important question. We find out about a new hands-free restaurant, & discuss whether we'd enjoy the experience. We talk about the conditions of Amazon fulfillment centers, & why some workers wear diapers. Sarah reveals why Norway has the secret to successful athletes, & it involves having no winners. Susie...

Today we talk about a disturbing purchase Susie's husband made. We find out which subgroup is the happiest in America. Sarah reveals why someone made her uncomfortable & she couldn't "stop being polite." We find out what animal is most similar to humans, & it's not what you think. Susie shares the history of the beach read, we learn the truth behind "pizza tracker" apps, & Sarah reveal...

Today we hear why Susie was spooked by a tombstone that was eerily similar to Sarah. Sarah rants about people who annoy her, & we wonder if she is at fault for their behavior. We discuss the need for reality TV aftercare, & why so many slip through the cracks. We debate the virtues of emotional support animals, & why they're problematic. Plus, we find out about a sex study w/ some surp...

Today we recap Sarah's eventful week staying at Susie's house including a locksmith caper, a wet cat, and a naked escapade. We find out why dogs evolved to please humans, and why we think humans are like food. Find out why some cultures don't use baby talk. Hear why the Rasputin penis might actually be sealife. Learn the trick to developing your palate (and it involves Target shopping). Hear the h...

Today we discuss a controversy over Sarah's recent Instagram post, and why mediocre men can can it. We talk about technology that millennials don't understand. We learn why Sarah is obsessed with Chernobyl & influencers are visiting the site. Plus, we find out why there are creatures eating our faces everyday. Hear how one animal has managed to procreate without a male partner. And we debate w...

On today's show, we find out some of the stories from Sarah's national park adventure, & we realize our ultimate man is a park ranger. Susie talks about a famous penis that is currently preserved in a jar. Sarah reveals why one woman should be very concerned about her constipation. Plus, we find out why the Ark Encounter "museum" is even more ridiculous than we thought. Listen to more podcasts...

Today we talk about flat earthers again because Sarah thinks we should be more forgiving about them being total idiots. We find out what year was the best year, & whether we'd want to go back to a time before cell phones. Hear why the animal kingdom is more confusing than we thought. Plus, find out why some dude floated across the Atlantic in a barrel and why Susie got spooked by a tsunami war...

Hear why Susie thinks Sarah was trying to accuse her of "kink shaming" gay people. We find out what it's like to live without plastic. Susie talks about the people who clean up feces & needles off the streets. Plus, we discuss a woman documenting the gender disparity in speakers at a government meeting, a man w/ an "I Eat Ass" bumper sticker, & more. Plus, we talk to amazing author & a...

On today's show, we hear about an item out of pickup that Susie saw in her neighborhood. We discuss the importance of aftercare for reality tv cast members. Hear why millennials aren't as good in the kitchen as other generations. We discuss what happens to YouTube families when they get a divorce. Plus, we take questions from listeners. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastn...

Today Sarah is discussing Love Languages, & why she thinks they're important. Susie talks about a documentary about The Price is Right, & how passionate people are magic. We discuss the new Jeopardy phenom, the tragedy of being an aging clown, & what the oldest word in the world is. Plus, we find out why letting go of grudges can change your life. Listen to more podcasts like this:&nbs...

Today we talk about how mess & success are sometimes strange bedfellows. Sarah updates us about who is called a "genius" & who isn't. Susie updates us about the gendered concept of the phrase "battle axe". We discuss vocal fry, & why it's unfairly maligned. Hear the history of the Lion Sleeps Tonight. And we realize we're on team "Free Britney". Listen to more podcasts like this: ...

Today we talk about how boredom can be good for you. We celebrate a "wedding" ceremony in India of a man w/ special needs. Susie found out that some people send butthole pics, & she has some questions. We discuss low vagina confidence. We find out why Nike is hot water w/ some female athletes. Sarah reveals why gigs on Craigslist won't pay the bills. We find out the differences among fairytale...