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…
Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged her friend to commit suicide. Susie claims there is a wisdom tooth conspiracy. We hear how “broken heart syndrome” is real & could be fatal. Sarah had…
Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas’ tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in the woods by sourcing a trash heap, & why it taught us to trust our guts. We had a major Stop Being Polite moment, & Sarah gave someone…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today we learn some big news in Sarah’s world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people have the right idea with their candy consumption. And we find out about the best break-in of all time. Plus, we talk to Jessica Wragg about her book, Girl on the Block, what…
Today Sarah discusses a sticker she saw on a vehicle about the driver’s love for eating butt. We have several questions for him. We learn about the bloody treats they give to animals at the zoo to cool them off. We talk about why no one–even rich people–ever feels rich. We find out the best…
Today we learn about a serial toilet clogger (or is it a cereal toilet clogger?) who is stinking up the joint. We debate whether women can be good at competitive eating, & realize maybe Sarah missed her calling. We discuss the dilemma of killing baby Hitler, & reveal our work-around. We find out whether fans…
