Today we find out why some researchers won’t quit tickling their lab rats, and we have some ethical questions about it. Sarah follows up on her building’s dying tree, and how she’s made progress on her propagation. We discuss how some people have a rare ability to recognize faces quickly and accurately, and we are…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
458: Stripping Down, Real World Rodents, & Monkey Balls
457: Social Dilemma, Python Mom, & Psychic Report
Today we find out why Sarah’s Jeopardy obsession is still growing. We discuss the documentary The Social Dilemma, & ways we can disconnect from the Internet. We celebrate the oldest python to lay eggs WITHOUT A MALE! We hear an article written by a robot & lament our eventual domination by machines. Susie is convinced…
456: Lobster Pee, Banksy Backlash, & My Octopus Teacher
Today we hear why Sarah’s recent pie baking somehow made her feet hurt. We discuss the documentary My Octopus Teacher, & why Sarah was both moved & upset by the filmmaker. Sarah reveals a shocking fact about lobsters, & Susie is not ok with it. We debate the virtues of The Home Edit & organizational…
455: Tree Burglary, Polka King, & Real-life Betty Boop
Sarah has a dilemma involving a tree, & Susie wants her to steal it. Hear about a documentary that gave Susie hope, & another one that made her miss Pennsylvania Polka. We debate whether a professor should be punished for accidentally using a slur. Find out why Betty Boop is the most famous example of…
454: Mighty Mice, Physics of Ketchup & Hammocks
Today we hear about muscle mass in space and an experiment being done with mice that we imagine makes them float around the space station (but it probably doesn’t). Sarah comes up with a movie idea with Air Bud. We learn whether male and female mice parent differently. Sarah explains why ketchup isn’t really a…
453: Birds on Opioids, Duck’s Butts, & Book Heist
Today we find out why some birds were high on opioids & how it affected their singing. We hear about a new documentary about an amusement park that Susie cannot quit talking about. We learn the science behind duck’s feathers being water-resistant. We debate Bella Thorne’s Only Fans scandal. Susie talks about a librarian who…
452: Bad Dreams, Puzzle Paranoia, & Magicians Named David
Today Sarah complete blows Susie’s mind by revealing an insane fact about puzzles. We are shooketh. We discuss a new development in tennis that has the patriarchy’s name all over it. We hear why Minecraft is making a 1:1 replica of earth. WHAT. Sarah reveals a creepy dream she had & how our brains help…
451: Keg Stands, Science of Boredom, & Gender Neutral Parenting
Today we hear about Sarah’s keg stand experiences & why it was a one-time thing. Susie stans Guy Fieri again, & questions Sarah’s tv viewing expertise. Susie explains the science of boredom, & how we can combat it. We hear why Asian cultures prefer different peppers to Americans. We discuss the complexities of raising a…
450: Snake Invasion, Pillow Fight, & Commas Matter
Today we discuss a pillow fight situation in the Rice household. We hear a hilarious misunderstanding that resulted from the omission of a comma. We learn why Guam sounds like a hellscape of snakes and spiders. Sarah shares why older Americans are most comfortable at fast food restaurants. Plus, Susie makes Sarah analyze people who…