Today we get an update on Sally Rice’s recovery, and Sarah is again reminded why she can’t be a nurse. We discuss how we make good party guests. We learn the importance of smell, how one man invented binoculars for his nostrils, and that Sarah thinks she’s “right-nostriled.” We hear about a lawsuit by the…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
583: Sarah’s Cockroach Fiasco, Regrets, & Post-Traumatic Growth
Today we hear a hilarious tale of Sarah battling things that scurry AND mysterious wetness all at once. Her worst nightmare is our collective moment of laughter, so we thank her. We hear how to extend your life by ten years with…games? We learn the science between mental, emotional, social, and physical strength that can…
582: Frickin Bats, Dust Mite Invasion, & Listener Complaints
Today we discuss why some middle names are chosen a lot for seemingly no reason. We discuss the funny gifts Susie & Sarah gave each other for Christmas. We get a play-by-play of Susie’s mom’s house fire (why are our moms cursed lately???). Sarah loses her mind at the thought of dust mites “burrowing into”…
581: Dr. Death, Hidden Valley Road, & Wheel of Fortune
580: Killer Phone Call, Mob Mentality, & Meaning of Life
Today we hear the craziest story of a phone call Susie got from a murderer. Sarah describes what it’s like being a therapist, and why clients tend to fall in love with their therapist. Susie describes the Woodstock 99 documentary and why it gave her literal nightmares. We learn about a global poll where people…
579: Sarah’s Mom, Marilyn Manson, & Reality TV Business
Today we hear what really happened to Sarah’s mom, and why optimism can be very dangerous. We learn why several women have accused Marilyn Manson of abuse and assault, and it has caused Sarah to have an existential crisis. Sarah explains why a 90 Day Fiance star is selling her farts in jars, but Sarah…
578: Beanie Mania, Fruitcake Fraud, & Love Letters
577: Searching in 2021, Scams, & Mercury in Retrograde
Happy (?) New Year! We thought we were going to be optimistic again, but apparently we’re already bitter three days into 2022. Oopsie daisy. Sarah talks about the admonitions she received about her new boots, and Susie wishes people weren’t so excited to do the keyboard warrior warnings. Sarah shares what we searched for on…
576: Kenny G Crush, Stranded Vacation, & Snapped Murders
Today we discuss our show now that another year has passed. Are we in a never-ending time warp?? We hear about a documentary on Kenny G that was surprisingly incredible. We learn why jazz purists hate him, Chinese people love him, & Sarah has a crush on him. Susie describes a new luxury vacation where…
575: Chicken Finger Emergency, Climbers, & Kangaroo Words
Today we hear why there’s a chicken finger shortage, and we are panicked. Sarah does a documentary round-up and talks about why she wants to do some climbing challenges. Susie was getting all into her discussion about a new world record in mountain climbing when she remembered she hates people who climb mountains, so that…