668: Brain Buckets, DoppelgƤnger DNA, & Lucy Laughter

Susie watched the Barney (as in the purple dinosaur) documentary and it was a shockingly sad story. We discuss the backlash towards the wholesome content and the effect it all had on its creator and her family. We discuss the science behind when you officially become an adult and the reasons why it’s not simply…

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667: Chicken Binge, Miracle Mermaids, & Persuasion

Hear why Susie’s “powder room” is very funny and Sarah’s is NSFW. We discuss the implosion of Twitter and the weird devotion of Elon Musk’s “musketeers.” We need a new assessment of Nick Cannon because that man is not ok. Sarah offers some exciting news about young inventors and shares the amazing things young girls…

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666: Satanic Panic, Falwell’s Fall, & Stuttering

Today is finally our demonic episode featuring the number of the beast 666! We are so excited to discuss the evils of the Satanic Panic. We learn where the panic started, why Sarah’s parents were into all the devilishness, and why Susie now can’t listen to Pink Floyd as a result. We hear about Anton…

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665: Childlore, Toilet Destruction, & Penis Preoccupation

We’re fresh off our reunion in Chicago, so we discuss our trip, the fun we had with our Brainiacs, and the comedy show in which Susie performed. Sarah is getting us all nostalgic about our childhood by discussing the games kids play, their enduring appeal generation after generation, and what makes them so fun. We…

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664: Trapper Keeper, Reality Show Hell, & Candy Cigarettes

Susie has a new enemy and we’re all very excited about it. We are less excited about her husband’s recent health scare, and Susie has some tips for you if you’re in a similar situation. We discuss the Tree of Life documentary about the Jewish synagogue shooting, and why it was a tribute instead of…

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663: Shrinking, Slapping, and Swearing

We begin with a warning to candy manufacturers–we’re on to you and your smaller fun size candy bars and treats. Who do you think you’re fooling? This isn’t our first rodeo. We learn about a bird who flew so long that we are starting to think birds are superheroes. Sarah teaches us about humming, which…

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662: Boomers, Groomers, & Rumors

Susie is mad at one of her favorite authors, so she rants about his boomer views. We discuss a documentary about competitive dog groomers, and Susie explains why she thinks they’re similar to professional athletes. We hear some “old gossip” about Jayne Mansfield, and learn why her death saved lives. We debate a New York…

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661: Pavlov Exposed, Gamer Identity, & Online Harassment

Happy Halloween, Brainiacs! Today we’re getting spoooooky. We hear why the story of Pavlov, his dogs, and that damn bell are not at all accurate, and we’ve been living a lie. We hear why “gamer identity” makes them more prone to bigotry and radicalization. Plus, Sarah explains what it’s like to be harassed online, how…

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660: Facts of Life, Lottery Losers, & Purse Mystery

Susie is worked up today! First she insisted on delving into some “old gossip” about Frank Sinatra that blew Sarah’s mind. Susie’s also mad at Spotify and Sarah is offended. We discuss a documentary about a murder on a submarine that gave Susie literal nightmares. We hear what it’s really like to go on Jeopardy!…

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659: Old People Smell, Fish on Drugs, & Mosquito Bites

Sarah has the giggles when she tries to fall asleep, so today we hear why you think things are funnier at bedtime. We discuss “old people smell,” and learn why different age groups have different odors and whether it’s hygiene, hormones, or just the smell of death. Sarah finds out why fish in certain rivers…

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