594: Frozen Penis, Beethoven’s Garbage, & Fight or Flight

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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588: Union Yes, Cult of Confidence, & Old Music

Today Susie is all wound up about Bill Cosby and the new docu-series about him. We hear how the system was set up for Bill to successfully prey upon women. We learn about a little boy who snuck his book into a library’s shelves, and became one of the most popular books there. Susie describes…

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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…

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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…

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