Today we discuss the decision of MTV to fire some cast members of their reality shows for racist tweets. We find out about the “loneliest hot tub” in the world. Susie talks about a poem that had clues to a treasure of $1M, & how the treasure was ultimately found. We hear about a group…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
429: The Return of the Poop Knife, Cave Grave, & Music Haters
428: Sarah’s Gray Hair, Terrace House, & Cocaine Island
Today we find out that Sarah (gasp!) has a gray hair, & we discuss how she’s going to handle this milestone. Susie discusses the suicide of a reality tv participant, & the ways the show facilitated her demise. We learn about a Levi’s Pride creation that leaves us scratching our heads. Susie talks about a…
427: Kings of Pain, Black Inventions, & Race in America
Today we find out why Sarah is having bad luck at home again. She talks about her love hate relationship with a show called Kings of Pain where people purposely get bit & stung by creatures. We hear the update on Sarah’s “Karen” in her building. We discuss the protests about police brutality, the way…
426: Biosphere 2, Roast Me, Rapping Stroke Victim
Today we discuss Biosphere 2, which was way more involved & fascinating than we realized. Hear why the experiment didn’t get respect from their academic community & bananas don’t make great wine. We discuss the psychology of the Roast Me subreddit, & the reasons people w/ terminal illnesses & disabilities do the best w/ the…
425: Team Karen, Happy Homes, & Stairwell Poop
Today we discuss the Jeffrey Epstein docu-series, and Sarah reveals why she decided to watch it. We discuss how trauma can change the course of your life. Sarah talks about another scandal in her building involving a “Karen” & a mystery dog-pooper, & they are taking the side of the alleged Karen. Plus, Sarah looks…
424: Self-Help Shame, Mannequin Mayhem, & RIP Buffets
Today we learn why some people might be hiding their love for self-help books, but Sarah has an alternate explanation. We celebrate a man who started a YouTube channel to help people who don’t have a dad. Sarah shares the details about a possible parallel universe where we live in reverse? We debate whether we’d…
423: Psychology of Karaoke, Sexist Cards, & Pants Drunk
Today we find out why Sarah is obsessed with rap with “family values,” & how it informs her performances. We hear the psychological benefits of karaoke. Susie talks about a study that examined the difference between Mother’s Day & Father’s Day cards, & what it tells us about societal norms. We discuss a Scandinavian hobby…
422: Trial by Media, Wine Hero, & Whitey Bulger
We discuss some drama going on at Sarah’s apartment. We find out about the Jenny Jones murder, & debate whether tv producers should be held accountable. Susie talks about the famous drag queen Divine, & reveals why the man who portrayed her felt stifled by the persona. Hear about a man who climbed aboard a…
421: Butthole Robots, Sexual Fantasies, & Erotic Equation
Today we discuss our marijuana-infused episode, & Susie has some follow-up questions. We find out why Sarah is obsessed with Instagram all of the sudden. We discuss the benefits of journaling during quarantine. Hear why MTV erased ten years of footage. Sarah talks about a robot controlled by a man’s butthole. Susie reveals the danger…