484: Musical Personalities, Bean Dad, & Baby Feud

Today we find out what your musical preference says about your personality. Susie explains recent Twitter drama involving a dad, a can of beans, and people who think he’s abusive. And Sarah agrees! We hear about a man who got so mad at his town that he created a tank and bulldozed the whole town.…

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483: Pythagoras’s Beans, Deja vu, & Sneeze Danger

Today we hear how Sarah is coping with the death of Alex Trebek, and who she thinks should replace him. We hear her theory about why Ken Jennings is a creep. Sarah reveals why Pythagorus was afraid of beans and refused to consume them. We learn the scientific explanation for deja vu, and it explains…

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482: Sexist Serial Killer, Porn Parents, & History of Puzzles

Today we get some documentary recommendations from Susie including one that shows how a serial killer was unstoppable because the cops were sexist. We debate whether one couple should be fined for destroying their son’s porn collection. Susie reveals what happens with illegible mail. We hear about snacks from 79AD, the real reason chess sets…

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481: New Year Babies, 2021 Predictions, & Nostradamus Doom

Today we find out why Sarah is ready for a big change in her life. We learn why sometimes our brains just want to complete patterns, but we think it wants something else. We hear why Susie was touched by the movie Soul. Hear Sarah’s thoughts on The Vow–the series about the Nexium cult, and…

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480: Cameo Mishaps, Space Spiders, & Dippin’ Dots

Today we find out why Smokey Robinson is definitely not Jewish and the Soup Nazi can finally make a living. We hear about a neighbor dispute about the Gilligan’s Island theme song. They took spiders to space & found out why they need light more than we realized. Sarah teaches us how to survive an…

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1: BONUS EPISODE: International Week w/ Larry Brilliant, M.D.

On our final episode of 2020 (thank heavens that’s over!) we’re posting the audio from our live event at the University of Pittsburgh. We talk with Larry Brilliant, M.D., and epidemiologist who worked on the team that eradicated smallpox. He is an expert on pandemics and has a life like Forrest Gump. We find out…

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479: Lady Doctors, Treasure Hunt Closure, & 3 Blind Mice

Today we get all wound up about the Wall Street Journal op-ed which told Dr. Jill Biden to drop the “doctor” title even though she has a doctorate. Sarah discusses a humungous spider that some people adopted. We find out who discovered the treasure hidden by Forrest Fenn, & why the hunt captured the attention…

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478: Susie’s Ghost, How to be a Hermit, & Frozen Eyeballs

Today we discuss those dudes who wear shorts no matter how cold it is. Susie reveals why she thinks there’s a ghost in her house. We learn why being a hermit might actually bring you closer to God. Susie shares what people eat as comfort foods around the world, and we learn a little too…

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477: Therapist Questions, Sports Cheaters, & Kraft Korner

Today we talk about why reality tv doesn’t really feature underdogs. Sarah has a theory about sports, and she’s really worked up about it. We discuss how YouTubers are trying to be athletes. Susie learns what questions you should ask a prospective therapist before you go, & why it’s ok to leave your therapist if…

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476: Real World Mice, Monolith Mystery, & Sledhead

This episode is a must-listen. We are still crying laughing about Sarah’s theory for how mice are able to live in “uninhabitable” places on earth and her belief that Susie has created an animal spinoff to The Real World. We also cover the mysterious monoliths that turned up in Utah and Europe (obviously left by…

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