Today we talk about Amy Schumer’s documentary on her pregnancy, her husband being on the spectrum, & his feelings about being in her act. We learn why being a child star is so complicated. Susie talks about a documentary that is giving Sarah the creeps. We discuss the Red Table Talk between Will & Jada.…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
444: Museum Horseplay, Pandemic Depression, & Ghost Writing
Today we talk about what happens to people who damage expensive artwork at museums due to shenanigans, negligence, or human error. Sarah reveals why her phone usage is way down. We find out what most people are feeling during the pandemic (spoiler: depression & anxiety). We learn why Sarah’s romantic getaway put her life at…
443: Evangelical Honeymoons, Sexy Doctors, & Chicken Lady
Today we talk about back-to-school season during the pandemic. We are outraged about a study that warned females in the healthcare industry to avoid bikini pics. We find out why nostalgia can help you cope w/ trauma. We discuss a secret language gay people use. Susie is disturbed by a trend among evangelicals to post…
442: 90 Day Fiance, Bathing Rituals, & One-Sided Sex
Today we get the update on Sarah’s apartment complex, & let’s just say there might be protests. Susie defends her right to call people “losers.” Sarah breaks down viral hit, 90 Day Fiance, & shares why the show is fascinating. We explore bathing and hygiene rituals around the world. Plus, we hear about a man…
441: Scream Into the Void, History of the Walkman, & Black Fish
Today we find out how Sarah was accidentally racism, & she shares her feelings about it. We learn about an app that let’s you scream into the Icelandic wilderness to destress. Susie shares the history of the Walkman, & why creators were shocked by the reaction to their invention. Sarah reveals the technology limitations in…
440: Conspiracy Theories, Ice Cream Trucks, & Erased Memories
Today Susie talks about the Wayfair and other conspiracy theories, & explains why she’s not really into the “rabbit hole” culture. We learn the history of the ice cream truck (& why it might not be sanitary). We discuss the decision of Scrabble to exclude racial slurs from tournament play. Susie talks about studies being…
439: A Hundred Giants, Fact Plaques, & Sequoia Vowels
Today we get the skinny on Sarah’s camping adventure. She describes the many debacles they went through just to get away from this crazy world. She has a run-in with a blow-up mattress, got INSIDE of a tree, & fantasized about going to “forest school.” We learn about her obsession of “fact plaques,” and why…
438: Hair Plugs, Fish Poop, & Camping Essentials
Today Sarah reveals her camping essentials, & the reason why the small things make life bearable while camping or not. We discuss “anticipatory grief” people are experiencing due to the pandemic. Sarah talks about Jim’s wig on the Office, & why she’s mad about Steve Carrell’s hair plugs. We discuss the Golden State Killer, whether…
437: Reality Nostalgia, Foot Fetshes, & Pee Bread
436: Unsolved Mysteries, Flying Snakes, & Dollar Stores
Hear why Sarah is trying to turn her house into a resort (& has become an expert in mixology as a result). Susie is pumped about the return of Unsolved Mysteries. We learn about a study on basketball commentating, & learn about implicit bias and racism. Sarah learns there are now FLYING snakes, & let’s…