Today we debate whether a teacher should be fired for nude pics that were leaked. We find out what Sarah thinks of Tinder, & whether people recognize her from the show. Hear about a female ultramarathoner who won, & why the organizers weren’t prepared for a woman winner. We discuss Harvey Weinstein, & why we…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
354: Mystery Farting, Taxidermy, & Awkwardness
Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it’s hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India’s Most Wanted. Find out why advertisements can be brilliant, but also remind us why we should be discerning about persuasion. Hear why journaling can change your life. Find out why Susie…
353: Space Crime, Broken Hearts, & Wisdom Teeth
352: Rotten Bananas, Stop Being Polite, & Charisma Tips
351: Rascals, Leisure World, & Expecting Triplets
Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad about record chasers who sacrifice safety. Hear about a woman who didn’t know she was pregnant w/ triplets. We learn a method for coping w/ anxiety that we love. Find…
350: Balloon ASMR, Fake Outrage, & Albert Einstein Scandal
Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrage over fake problems on college campuses, & our theories about why students support questionable causes. Sarah offers a tip for dealing w/ petitioners. We find out a strange bit…
349: Food Tattoos, Empty Meditation, & Chock Full o’ Nuts
Today we discuss Ed Sheeran’s strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be trying to kill her. We discuss a study on unsolicited dick pics. Find out why meditating on “emptiness” is better than mindfulness. Hear why some people won’t drink…
348: Sex Cult, Catholic Cigarettes, & How Not To Be a Dick
Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah’s future. Hear about a strange criminal who might just be a good Samaritan. We discuss what makes someone join a sex cult, we learn about a fertility doctor who impregnated his…
347: Divorce,Graffiti, & Anxiety
Today we start with a discussion about Sarah’s divorce & the response she’s received from our Brainiac community. We find out how she’s adapting to her new life. We talk about street artists & how they’re angry w/ influencers & businesses who profit from them. We discuss millennials & why they say they have no…
346: Sarah’s Angel, Dr. Ruth, & Patriarchy Purses
Today we laugh about some stereotypical names on a sports team. Sarah claims she met an “angel” on a recent trip. We discuss the Aziz Ansari comedy special in the wake of the “Me Too” accusations against him. Susie talks about the Dr. Ruth documentary & reveals why purses tell us about the expectations on…