Susie’s son got in trouble at school, but we fully support his shenanigans and think we’ve taught him well. Sarah shared a story about teachers who heard a rustling noise coming from a backpack and when they opened it up they discovered a turtle. But some of the kids’s parents were mad the teachers didn’t…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
845: Baywatch Bodies, Chimp Crazy, & Digital Exams
We’ve done it everyone. We finally got Susie’s silent laugh to the next level with what feels like ten minutes of hysterical laughter. We’re not proud that it’s about rectal exams, but it is what it is. We hear why the Baywatch docuseries is a must-watch, Sarah might have to squash her beef with Hobie,…
844: Wacky Tobaccky, Tattoo Tips, & Women Leaders
We keep planning our reunions, and they never pan out, and it might result in an impromptu Brain Candy meetup. We hear why women in leadership roles are criticized at a much higher frequency than their male counterparts and for more superficial reasons (big surprise). We discuss a new policy at a restaurant who won’t…
843: Baseball Betting, Starving for Perfection, & Racing Women
842: Dude Perfect, Tennis Brains, & Water Mussels
Susie’s 30 for 30 journey continues with the documentary about Dude Perfect, the YouTube sensations (and megahit) who specialize in trick shots and other sports spectacles. We hear how they got started, how they were able to harness their virality, and what it’s really like creating content as a full-time job as middle-aged men. We…
841: Money Marriage, Surgeon General, & Blind Touch
Sarah is getting emotional about her water polo resurgence, and wants you all to do something to challenge yourself. We discuss how she didn’t take advantage of her rich ex-husband, and how next time she should have a little more fun. We talk about the surgeon general, who has been giving advice about self-care, wellness,…
840: Magical People, Hysterical Women, & Breaking Bad
Susie had a magical birthday thanks to a serendipitous meeting with one of her favorite people on the planet. Plus, she got her wish to own an accordion! We try to figure out why Sarah hates traditional music (allegedly). We discuss the viral sensation and Olympic unlikely athlete, Australia’s b-girl who broke the Internet with…
839: Public Pools, Burrito Justice, & Sarah’s Hot Take
We learn about the strange coincidence Sarah experienced regarding an ex while she was at camp, and the hilarious way she handled it. We got an update on Sarah’s water polo (for grownups) league she’s in. And even though historically she’s gotten a lot of crap for strapping on a swim cap, but no more,…
838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive
We’re discussing the boy band documentary, Dirty Pop, which details the exploitation of teen hearthrobs, and we discuss the reasons why girls have different fandom behaviors than boys. We talk about a 30 for 30 where a football player creates a persona to handle the press and get attention, but the line between identity and…