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.…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
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…
481: New Year Babies, 2021 Predictions, & Nostradamus Doom
480: Cameo Mishaps, Space Spiders, & Dippin’ Dots
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…
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…
478: Susie’s Ghost, How to be a Hermit, & Frozen Eyeballs
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…
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…