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…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
475: Personality Tests, Christmas Music, & Hot Goss
Today we find out why Sarah’s favorite Christmas song got demoted, & she needs your help finding a new one. We discuss the Michael Buble marriage scandal, which Sarah says doesn’t surprise her. We take a personality test that makes both of us feel like complete losers even though Sarah insists we’re not. Find out…
474: Pope Porn, Beaver Butt, & Mended Memories
473: Garlic Discrimination, Baby Books, & Munchausen by Internet
Today we get into the Christmas spirit, but Sarah brings a little bah humbug as well. We hear why an American tourist went to prison for leaving a negative TripAdvisor review. Susie shares the history of the baby book, and it’s more adorable than we realized. Find out why garlic has been used to designated…
472: Strong Women, Break-up Advice, & Miss Frizzle
Today we get the scoop about what really happened in Sarah’s apartment recently. She discusses some amazing women like Emily Harrington who was the first woman to scale El Capitan in less than one day. We hear about a “fuckboi” with a heart of gold. Sarah teaches us how to break up with someone tactfully,…