Sarah is in the “carpentry” era of her single lifestyle, and she’s whipping up a coffee table. We learn how to spot overpriced furniture. Sarah is in mourning over the “pregnant” stingray who is mysteriously not pregnant and the aquarium that thought she was is tight-lipped. We realize we need to apologize to Madonna because…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil
Sarah wants to thank all the lesbians and allies for welcoming her back into the fold. She explains why she thinks she’s following in her grandma’s power lez footsteps. We hear about “green flags” women have when they’re dating a guy, and we’re disturbed at how low the bar is (bed sheets) and also disagree…
822: Banksy Museum, What’s Your Sign, & Slap Fighting
There’s a new Banksy museum in New York that has not been approved by the artist, but if he were to sue them he might reveal his closely guarded anonymity, and we are delighted that someone might beat him at his own game. We discuss Kansas City Chiefs’ football player Harrison Butker’s commencement speech telling…
821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood
You asked for personal stuff, so we’re giving it to you. Hear how Sarah is dealing with the hysterectomy aftermath and accepting she won’t bear children. We discuss the idea of a meritocracy and the lottery of life that can make you feel out of control. Sarah explains how futurists are planning to warn future…
820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights
819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings
It’s an animal-themed episode for better or for WAY worse. Sarah reports on a new dinosaur fossil discovered in silica, which preserved its strange, patchy feathers and scaly skin, but made her wonder why the devil he had teeny tiny arms (that make the t-rex’s seem like Shaq’s), so she’s got a theory. We have…
818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences
Sarah is thriving and we’re here for it! She even joined a special club of like-minded people, and it’s kind of hilarious, but also awesome. We talk about the Ashley Madison dating site for married people seeking affairs and how the documentary showed the range of outcomes for people who were exposed in the data…
817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories
Sarah has big news, and we’re so excited for her next chapter. She’s growing up, making moves, and being committed. We discuss the Westminster Kennel Dog Show and the amazing dogs and their quirky owners. We learn about the Hungry Judge Effect and how seemingly minor, inconsequential factors can change your life. We hear whether…
816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work
Susie wants to understand the allure of furries. Is this costumed situation kinky or innocuous (just the fur, baby!)? And would you be ok with your college professor doing his lectures in a full costume? We discuss a new Only Fans sensation, Girth Master, who has, you guessed it, a full circumference on show. Susie…
815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights
Sarah is a single lady again, and she wanted to share what happened, how she’s feeling, and why she’s, you guessed it, optimistic. Susie just wants to make sure Sarah gets custody of all of her electronics. Sarah had serious FOMO over the North American Northern Lights anomaly, and wants to go to Iceland to…