544: Reincarnation, Penis Snake, & Sherpa Scandal

Today we hear a full-throated defense from Sarah about she would never join a cult. Susie remains dubious. We learn why Sarah believes in reincarnation, who she was in past lives, and why she thinks she has a native american spirit guide. We learn about a snake species that might be the most disgusting thing…

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543: Quakers, Bronze Medals, & French Culture Wars

Today we debate whether dreams can be interpreted and whether they’re meaningful. Susie talks about a woman who made an incredible astrophysical discovery, but her male mentor got the Nobel Prize for it. We find out who invented price tags, and are blown away that they even needed to be “invented.” Susie updates us on…

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542: Challenge TikTok Feedback and Mind/Body Connection

Today we discuss the reaction people had to a recent TikTok Sarah did about Johnny taking the money on Rivals 3. Despite her proclamation that she is fine and dandy and unaffected by those events years ago, people still felt the need to question her emotions. We talk about how the comments still bother us…

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541: Mike Tyson, Appeal of Chaos, & Influencer Speak

Today we talk about the documentary Dick Johnson is Dead, and the ways that a filmmaker is confronting her dad’s mortality. We examine the legacy of Mike Tyson, and how befuddling it is to have a man who is at once a champion, an underdog, and a villain. We learn about the appeal of perversity…

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540: Sarah’s Romance, Feminine Energy, & Simone Biles

Today we get the best news ever–there’s someone in Sarah’s life who is getting her motor running, and we are HERE FOR IT! She tells us how they met (on Brain Candy!), why they’re connecting on a deep level, and why she is so optimistic even though they’ve never met in real life. We discuss…

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539: Gray Hair Reversal, Bear Terror, & Bezos Rage

Today we discuss Sarah’s theory about bathroom habits relating to disposition. Susie describes a short film that made her see her own ablism. We learn about a study that shows even a two week vacation can reverse the graying of your hair. Sarah gives us tips for curating our TikTok feed. Susie discusses a man…

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538: How Sarah Got Her Groove Back

Today we find out how Sarah is starting to feel more herself, and participated in an unusual ceremony with a Buddhist ritualist to make it official. We discuss her affinity for heart shapes, and why they tend to appear when she needs a sign from the universe. Susie wonders aloud how it’s possible that Sarah…

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537: Reality TV Shame, Resting Bitch Face, & Mystery Packages

Today we find out whether marijuana can actually make you a better athlete (if Sarah is any indication, then the answer is yes!). We learn about very strange mystery packages that showed up across the country, and we are stumped about what is actually going on. We hear why resting bitch face has always been…

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536: Uniform Patriarchy, Water Food, & Birds Aren’t Real

Today we find out about the makeup discoveries Sarah recently made, and why she was out of the beauty loop. We get very wound up about the Olympics and their uniform rules in women’s sports, and Sarah reveals uniform nonsense prevented her from becoming a volleyball player. We learn why growing plants underwater might be…

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535: Rent a Friend, Expiration Dates, & Religious Disgust

Today we follow-up on the baby fetish debate, and respond to feedback from a listener. We learn about Williams Syndrome which makes people filled with love for everyone they meet. We discuss a company where you can “rent” a friend, and we debate whether this is a nice idea or an AWH (accident waiting to…

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