The Brain Candy Podcast

Today Susie is fired up about the dangerous reality of being a woman in a world designed for men. We discuss the age old bag-of-dicks question. We give marriage advice to a listener. Susie shares the history of the public library. We discuss letters that show that Charles Dickens wasn't who he appeared to be. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's...

Today we discuss why we changed our hair after being on TV, & why we didn't like being recognized. We talk about a study on Survivor, & why some think the show is sexist. We find out what the most annoying sound in reality tv is & how it came to be. We discuss how prizes are given out on Road Rules. Plus, we discuss Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, & Sarah's theory on why Lindsay is a b...

Today we find out why Sarah has a good feeling about her birthday. We discuss a strange statue of a US President w/o his shirt. Susie talks about a law that forbids women from showing their nipples. We talk about how water bottles have become a strange status symbol, we debate "luxury" weed products (& why Sarah hates them). Plus, find out the history of babysitting, why dolphins are getting h...

We are continuing our discussion about the Challenge, & answering your questions about the show. We discuss how religion is handled on set, & whether any cast members have openly practiced their faith during filming. We talk about the inspiration behind some of the games, why some of the stunts aren't as bad as they seem (& others are worse). We debate whether things really are more dr...

Today we explore the latest trend in fashion that has everyone from Katy Perry to Prada being accused of racism. Find out Sarah's theory about why this is happening. We discuss a popular video game in China where you have to raise a child from cradle to college. Hear why some people think there should be classes to learn "Black English." Sarah reveals the curious history of Vaseline and we discuss...

Today we talk about how you tell someone something awkward. We learn about some mysterious situations. Susie explains why women wait so long at public restrooms & shares a story about winery craziness. Sarah tells a hilarious Challenge story involving, unfortunately, poop. We find out about a girl who thought her dorm room was haunted, we celebrate the rescue of a kidnapped girl, & we deba...

Today we start w/ a recap of shit we got wrong. We find out why some penguins are getting tummy massages, oysters have ears, & a beetle w/ a loud penis. We discuss our biggest regrets, & what most people regret in their lives. We debate the limits of self-care, & why Susie thinks some people go too far. We learn about a study that shows girls' pain isn't taken seriously. Sarah talks ab...

Every so often we like to take your questions about reality tv. Today we hear what really goes on in the "confessionals," whether TJ is in charge of the rules, whether bullying is good gameplay or bad behavior, & what we think of all the new shows being included. Plus, Sarah gets texts from MTV while we're recording. Find out what she said about them. Listen to more podcasts like this:  h...

We talk about Sarah's birthday, & why she thinks it's going to be a good year. We discuss parent/child relationships, & getting stuck in a rut. Find out what Sarah thinks of Ariana Grande's tattoo. We debate whether getting foreign language tattoos is disrespectful. We discuss why someone would get a cheek tattoo. Plus, we speak to Martin Cohen, author of the book I Think, Therefore I Eat...

Today we talk about a thread Susie read about why women hate to stop for gas. We talk about the Fyre fest Netflix doc, & why people fall for things. We talk about why millennials are drawn to minimalism, why people are mad about razors, & find out what it's like to see 100 million colors. We talk about a new treatment for dementia patients, & why it's controversial. Plus, we hear a sho...

Today we're talking about Marie Kondo, & find out what part of Tidying Up Susie is not into. Plus, we debate whether books should be purged or hoarded. We talk about a crazy documentary Susie saw that she told Sarah not to see because it will be traumatic. We learn about a man who injected his arm w/ semen. We discuss Amazon being in hot water in Germany, debate whether we'd go to a nudist res...

Today we find out why porn data is skewed to highlight preferences of the few. We discuss a trend where parents are going to school to each lunch w/ their kids. Sarah explains the history of manuals and Susie talks about a crazy fact about peacocks. We find out whether flowers are people too & restaurants might be posing a health risk to their staff. Plus, we hear why tech bros are obsessed w/...

Today Sarah talks about a crow who gives gifts to a girl, & they're better than the gifts actual humans give. We talk about the schadenfreude of the Fyre Festival, & the joy of people getting what they deserve. Sarah revealed how Landon got scammed into buying a crappy item, & how these companies are becoming more prevalent. We agree on the glee of finding a great bargain. Susie talks...

Today we talk about an article on Buzzfeed about alleged millennial burnout & why leisure is gendered. We hear from a brainiac about a case of mistaken identity in Canada. Find out about a 90-year-old cyclist accused of doping, women who eat placenta, & a gay supremacist. Plus, we debate whether Trivial Pursuit is sexist, & learn about a woman who can't hear men. Literally. Listen to m...

Today we talk about why kids throw tantrums, & how it applies to all of us (but especially if you've ever done a Challenge). We are outraged about a woman who was assaulted while in a vegetative state. We talk about the essence of evil, we discuss the man who licked a stranger's doorbell for 3 hours. Sarah talks about revenge, & why it might not be a bad thing. We hear about wikifeet savin...

Today Sarah is worked up about a man who did work at her house, & she had to "stop being polite." Susie gives the scoop on glitter, & we find out there's more to it than you'd think. We debate DNA kits for dogs & we find out why cane toads are the worst. We talk about a divorce statistic about successful women, find out why Sarah can't stop organizing, & learn why there is "high dr...

Today we discuss a device that lets you kiss someone through your phone (& why it's disgusting). We find out theories on why we have boobs. Susie talks about a scandal involving Hershey's kisses, & Sarah is outraged. We learn about the "testicle festival," & find out why Sarah is a fan of balls. Sarah shares a disturbing method of sheep castration in great detail. Susie reveals how som...

Find out why Sarah thinks this year is going to bring her a baby girl. We discuss our plans for 2019. Sarah vents about a new parenting trend she's observed, & why she had to get involved recently. Susie reveals the truth behind some heartwarming viral videos. We debate whether you should call food "crack." We find out 9 inventions that are so perfect they never needed improvements.  List...

Today we talk about Christmas again even though Christmas is over. Hear how Sarah found out she was getting undies from her husband. Susie is watching a true crime documentary called The Innocent Man, & we discuss why people confess to crimes they didn't commit. We learn what millennials are doing w/ all the pics they take. Sarah gets pissed about people looking at her pictures. Susie gives th...

Susie shares how she got lucky with an errant order, & why she's conflicted about the ethics of keeping the freebie. We find out why a robot sprayed bear repellent in an Amazon factory. We learn why geo-tagging is ruining national parks. Susie calls out Amish people for using phones. We discuss the female soccer player who was asked to twerk after winning an award. We lament the downfall of Ne...

Today we discuss Sarah's super fancy experience in Disneyland's Club 33 (& she now needs a special cushion for her purse). We learn about Frankie Muniz's alleged amnesia situation, & why he can't remember being on Malcolm in the Middle. We find out why there are new personality types, & where we fit on the spectrum. We debate umbilical cord jewelry. We get an update on the science of w...

Today we find out what 4 things Kate Middleton keeps in her handbag. We hear why some people think millennials don't eat tuna--and it makes no sense. Susie talks about Russian cannibals, & why we all might have a little bit of cannibalistic tendencies in us (what?!). Hear Sarah's Christmas shopping rant. Susie talks about her surprising family connection to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter. Pl...

Today Sarah reveals why she has a guilty conscience. Susie explains how people can "flash" you through your phone, & what's being done about it. We discuss people who watch porn at Starbucks, how to catch a tiger, & why some people light a match after pooping. Susie reveals why women become more creative (& lethal!) after they have a baby. Plus, we debate the Ted Baker mandatory hug cu...

Today we start by hearing what gives life meaning according to Americans. We hear why Sarah thinks there's a conspiracy with This Is Us commercials. Sarah watched a creepy documentary about a motel owner who watched his customers. We learn about a girl who made cookies w/ her grandma's ashes. We get mad about how there are too many "phase of life" celebrations. Susie talks about a study of men and...

Hear about a bakery that makes a cake especially for divorces, & find out why Susie is pissed (again) about baby showers. We learn about a bizarre trend of adult smash cake photo shoots, & we are not impressed. Susie talks about why men are not expected to want privacy, & how it can lead to trauma. We discuss hospital bags around the world that women take to give birth--& they're v...