Today we find out why Sarah has a list of inventions she can’t discuss, but will also not invent. We find out about a “big little” farm that is getting things right. Sarah reveals an elevator horror story that makes us wonder why we ever got on an elevator. Susie and Sarah marvel at the…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
523: Slut Text, School Censorship, & Diamonds in Auschwitz
Today we find out about an accidental slut-shaming text that has us WOUND UP. We discuss a public school who decided to censor yearbook pics that they deemed to be too racy because of *gasp* too much shoulder, a shadow of cleavage on girl’s chests, and more while allowing boys to be scantily clad. Susie…
522: Sarah’s Vulnerability, Post-Pandemic Dating, & Epiphanies
Today we basically have a therapy session where Susie and Sarah switch roles and Susie offers insight about Sarah’s personality, life, and behaviors. We discuss food habits, childhood trauma, and mindfulness. Plus, Sarah reveals why post-pandemic dating might actually be better because people have changed their intentions since last year. She also discusses a recent…
521: Disgusting Food, Underwater Church, & Cheetos Scam
Today we find out why Susie’s ghost left her house. We find out what the Museum of Disgusting Food is all about, and why it might encourage ethnocentrism. Susie describes a town submerged underwater whose church steeple can be seen emerging from a lake. We find out why one man has been lying about inventing…
711: Power of Habit, Parallel Universe, & Being Cheugy
519: Chimp Mom, Mountain Confusion, & Drugs for Grown-ups
Today we find out why Susie had an existential crisis over chimpanzees. She explains why liminal spaces like hallways, parking garages, and abandoned Kmarts are all the rage. We learn tips on making your home cozier, and why it’s important for women specifically to repair their homes. We find out why mountaineers who thought they’d…
518: Challenge Tweets, Glass Bridges, & Shark Dispute
517: Jeopardy Racism, Border Dispute, & Color of Colors
516: Failures, Big Noses, & Racist Graffiti
Today we find out why 2021 is turning into a year of firsts and failures for Sarah, and she’s none too pleased. Susie inquires about Sarah’s single life, and if she’s ready to start dating again. Sarah discusses the phrase “big nose, big hose,” and reveals whether it is scientifically true that big noses correlate…
515: Mormon Murders, Silent Treatment, & Canadian Tuxedos
Today we discuss the documentary Murder Among the Mormons and the reasons why booksellers are in a weirdly dangerous business. Sarah reveals her love of door-to-door salespeople and religious proselytizers. Susie explains the psychology of the silent treatment, and reveals why it’s toxic to both people. We discuss the baby boom among dancers, and why…