Susie kicks off the show sharing a story about a friend of hers who is using an app to meet new friends, and how hard it is to make friends as an adult. Sarah talks about the idea of a “best friend” and how this is a new phenomenon that is especially espoused by women,…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
693: Sultry Scenes, Radioactivity, and Perfect Pressure
Sarah shares her birthday tales, which included drunk snowboarding, fireball shots, and a ski lift near miss. It did not disappoint. She also describes how our listeners inspire her to be a better version of herself, which encouraged Susie who is starting to feel like nice gals finish last. We discuss motivations for success, and…
692: Big Ball Parenting, Dumped Doll, & Woke Witches
We’re kicking March off (or as we like to call it, Fool’s Spring) with a story about testicles–yay!!! It turns out men with bigger balls are crappier dads. We debate whether this is a product of low testosterone or some other physical issue or whether it’s a societal construct where men with bigger balls just…
691: Stolen Youth, Big Member, & Dinner at the Zoo
Today’s episode is a doozy! Sarah is feeling a little non-commital about making plans, but we’re determined to start thinking ahead and making plans to look forward to. We can’t let the pandemic ruin the future anymore. We hear about the Stolen Youth documentary about the Sarah Lawrence mind-control cult, and Sarah is having a…
690: Gunther’s Millions, Unmasking Autism, & Mary Queen of Scots
We have a rebuttal to a keyboard warrior who took issue with our commentary on Hitler’s medical history, which is a sentence we never thought we’d write. Susie explains why discussing shame is critical to understanding human behavior. We learn about a dog who inherited $500M when his owner died, and why things are not…
689: Elderly Sarah, We Need to Talk About Ezra, & Zoo Mania
We discuss how our problems suddenly seem bearable when we consider switching them for someone else’s. Sarah describes her Valentine’s Day surprise from Eli and why not everyone should be cracking jokes on a microphone like we do. Sarah got a physical and it turns out she’s 100% that old lady, and she does not…
688: Baywatch Body, Breastfeeding Debate, & Disability Fetish
Susie breaks down the Pam Anderson documentary (produced and directed by our buddy, Ryan White) and the ways she represents the dynamic between men and women culturally. The documentary looks at Pam as a sex symbol, cultural icon, and reflection of gender dynamics in the West. Sarah shares a shocking story about a Baywatch actor…
687: Sarah’s Marriage Proposal, Divorce Debate, & Buried Alive
686: Mind over Murder, LEGO Pain, & Prison Rules
685: Marie Kondo Mess, Men Problems, & Robot Apocalypse
Hear why Susie plans on becoming a chart-topping singer. Sarah and Susie are planning their ski adventure and Susie really hopes it doesn’t involve any…skiing. Susie decides we need a “swear jar” for every time Sarah says the word “Eli,” and Sarah is kinda freaked out. We hear about the evolution of Marie Kondo, and…