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…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
449: Sarah’s Destiny, YouTube Scandal, & Prison Magic
Sarah reveals her latest obsession that has shown her her “true destiny.” We discuss the YouTube family who gave back their adopted son. Susie describes the science of car manufacturing, and reveals why you’ve been duped (Sarah is worked UP about it). We are not happy about Mumbai’s “female” traffic signals. Susie discusses a new…
448: Crossword Crime, Glowing Diary, & Microsoft Genome
Today we find out why Sarah’s recent camping trip was life-changing, and why it reminded her to listen to her body. We find out why campgrounds are mostly white spaces, and diversity in camping is so important. We hear about an elderly woman who defaced a museum exhibit (& she might be our soulmate). Sarah…
447: Psychoanalysis, Blockbuster Hotel, & Murder Movie
446: Angry Dancing, Itch from Hell, & Eel Mystery
Today we hear about Sarah’s recent car drama. Susie talks about a woman who had an itch that wouldn’t go away, & what it taught us about how mirrors can heal the brain. We hear Susie’s surprising review of Footloose. We find out why cats are becoming consumers of YouTube content. We learn about the…