406: Crossword Puzzle Patriarchy, Biggie’s Belt, & Fake Food

Today on Brain Candy, we hear about a transplant that had unexpected results. We find out the hilarious origin story of Leonard Skinner. Susie reveals why Notorious BIG’s belt hangs in an LA office. We take a test to find out what our names would be if we were born at a different time. Learn…

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405: Smell the Roses, Millennial Sex, & Reading Pirates

Today we find out why roses can help you learn, & essential oils might actually be…essential? We find out why millennials aren’t having sex, but we also discover why Susie & Sarah have very different sex lives. Sarah talks about a new light that can help differently-abled people. We hear why a fruit we eat…

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404: Realistic Anxiety, Falling Iguanas, & Magic Fruit Cake

On today’s Brain Candy podcast, we’re talking about realistic anxiety in a time of panic. Hear why iguanas are falling from the sky. We reveal the weirdest gifts we’ve ever received. Sarah talks about a culinary miracle w/ a 150-year-old cake. Find out why Harley Davidson can help w/ your self-care wellness routine. Susie shares…

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403: Child of Rage, Cancelled Collages, & Bag of Snakes

On today’s Brain Candy Podcast, we hear about a child who was cured of homicidal tendencies. We debate whether Julianne Hough is crazy. We find out why people are selling pre-made collages, & we’re furious. Hear why dead bodies are piling up (& it’s not Coronavirus). Listen to Sarah lose her mind about a bag…

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402: Gabriel Fernandez, Culinary Prodigy, & Patriarchal Products

Today we discuss the heartbreaking documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. We learn of a culinary prodigy who made a Zagat-rated restaurant in his house. We discuss the McMillions heist with McDonald’s Monopoly. Hear why someone is making men’s bread & bath bombs. Learn why moms of boys might age faster. Plus, we debate whether…

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401: Talking Dolphin, Orgasmic Movies, & iPhone Villains

Today we discuss our doomsday prep & get real dark because we’re like edgy & stuff. We reveal a terrible dog-related mishap that occurred after a recent recording. Susie reveals why you’ll never see a movie villain w/ an iPhone. A Brainiac told us about the sexist way movies are rated. A porn star is…

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400: Our New Hero, Pyramid Code, Magnetic Field Dogs

Today we find out about a woman who makes alcohol out of her own pee. Sarah claims she’s being judged by her pharmacist. She also describes a caper she experienced during her move. We hear why dogs all poop in the same direction, & it’s a real head-scratcher. Sarah discusses some conspiracy theories that have…

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399: Doomsday Prepping, Sassy Mom Merch, & Penis Heat

Today we discuss human scents, & why they are powerful memories years later. Susie talks about the Jagged Little Pill broadway show & why she was put in Broadway detention. We discuss a video of New York City from 1911, & why it made us mad at men (again). Susie reveals why sassy mom merch…

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398: Memory Hoarders, Bee Stings, & Airline Drama

Today we discuss hoarding, & how it can come from sentimentality. Sarah uses the bee sting index to tell what parts of the body are most sensitive. Susie discusses the documentary Honeyland, & why it’s so important. We debate the man who punched the seat of the woman on a flight who reclined her seat.…

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397: Killer Dave, The Pharmacist, & Face Tattoos

Today we get the lowdown on Sarah’s moving, & how she’s copying with the new beginning. We learn the story of Killer Dave’s Bread, which is bonkers. Susie watched The Pharmacist on Netflix, & talks about what makes it such a great film. We learn a shocking statistic about pooping that we CANNOT believe. We…

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