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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today we find out why women in Ukraine’s military wear heels. We learn why people are into dog years, but not cat years. We discuss the cult of busy-ness, and the cultural reasons why appearing busy is seen as a status symbol. Susie reveals the weird religious origins of this phenomenon, and Sarah explains why…
Today we learn about Hollywoods uncomfortable history with the fat suit. We discuss whether this trend is changing, and why it was such a common plot device. We hear why people are searching Google Maps for pics of their loved ones. We find out about a rural Chinese town catering to the Instagram community, and…
Today we talk about Sarah’s trip to Pittsburgh. She reveals why her competitive nature has decreased in her old age. We find out about an academic journal that wrong a strangely sexual fan fiction article about Britney Spears. Sarah explains why she’s feeling extra empowered these days and why she wrote a letter to her…
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