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…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
345: Sarah’s News, Swedish Fish, & Dream Burglars
344: Butt Snorkels, Bloodsicles, & Bathing
343: Eating Contests, Baby Hitler, & Turtle Bras
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…
342: Midlife Crisis, Boys Will Be Boys, & Sushi Fires
Today we find out whether Susie is excited to turn 40. She discusses the concept of “boys will be boys,” & why it’s toxic. Hear what Sarah thinks is in Area 51. We learn why history books are perpetuating patriarchy, kids are better at learning languages (and it’s not what you think), & tempura flakes…