Today we learn about a man who can “taste” words, and why it’s negatively affecting his relationships. Susie tells us about an Olympian who ended up with a frozen penis. We debate whether testicles need to be kept warm or cold, and Sarah claims someone’s finger fell off from cold. Susie reveals why your brain…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
593: Bisexuality, Female Urinals, & Croissant Cancer
Today we discuss British Baking Shows evolution, and why Noel Fielding has made everyone in the world question their sexuality. We find out about a new invention that allows women to use urinals. We find out how it’s constructed and debate whether we’d be comfortable using it in public. Sarah shares how one company working…
592: Kindergarten Tattoos, Armpit Fetish, & American Accents
Today we hear about a teacher who was fired from his kindergarten teaching job because he covered his face and tongue in tattoos. A Brainiac told us about a nightclub in NYC hosting “pheromone parties” where people sniff each other’s armpits and find body odors that make them hot and bothered. We learn whether there…
591: Reality TV Lies, Tinder Swindler, & Meat Diet
Today we discuss how many of listeners dated men who sleep in “nests” of dirty clothes. We reminisce about the “mattresses” on the Ruins that were just pieces of yellow foam, and how we would “tenderize” them like you would a piece of meat. Sarah describes the Inventing Anna series and why she thinks she…
590: Rip Curl Girl, West Elm Caleb, & Casio Beats
Today we hear how Susie’s first time skiing went, and why she wishes the sport were more inclusive. We find out the reason why baby names have gotten more unique over the years, and Sarah reveals her first email address. Susie describes the TikTok phenomenon of “West Elm Caleb,” and why she’s disturbed at the…
589: Pillow Fight, Worst Dates, & Nesting
Today we hear where Sarah is, and why she’s mad about biscotti. She reveals the worst date she ever had, and why the guy is probably into cryptocurrency now. Sarah describes what it was like to attend the “world’s biggest pillow fight,” and Susie is not impressed. We find out the best cities to live…
588: Union Yes, Cult of Confidence, & Old Music
587: Slutty Candy, Moon Man, & Litterbugs
Today we cover everything from STDs to good tippers. First we hear why two trivia nerds should probably not be a couple. We learn how the patriarchy is so embedded in our brains that even objects are seen as male. We debate whether M&Ms were right to give the green one more sensible footwear. Sarah’s…
586: Good Grief, Spray Tans, & Scams
Today we hear how Susie’s mom lost thousands in a scam. Susie bought a spray tanning machine, and Adam had to get university certification to use it. We hear about a woman who got stuck with a blind date for weeks because of Covid lockdown rules in China. Sarah reveals why she loves know-it-alls and…
585: Detective Sarah, Subliminal Messages, & Nervous Sweats
Today we hear how Sarah is acclimating to her new snowy lifestyle and why snowboarding is a great first date, but hard on the knees. We discuss how everything we read and learned over the years is starting to coalesce and synthesize, and we’re stoked. Hear why Sarah is emotional about her body, and why…