Today we celebrate a woman who fought her rapist so vigorously that he looks like he was attacked by a tiger. Hear what Susie has learned from her letters with criminals. Sarah discovers heartburn, & it’s a whole scene. We talk about the scary trend of predators on planes.Ā See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
309: Sarah & Susie’s Tips, Tricks, & Hacks
Today we start w/ a very weird debate about people w/ disabilities and their caregivers. It’s a lot. We find out why a man was breaking into houses & tickling people’s buttholes. We discuss a very creepy bridge where dogs are supposedly committing suicide. Plus, we hear Susie & Sarah’s tips, tricks, & hacks for…
308: Suing Parents, Gifted Kids, & Sarah’s Lifesaver
Today we celebrate a Brain Candy author who completed the Iditarod & discuss a rash of horses dying at a racetrack. We debate the merits of gifted programs, & how some communities see these programs differently. We discuss how female animators are often victims of harassment, & we celebrate female late night newcomer, Lily Singh.…
307: Karate Kid, Dad Shaming, & Hedonic Treadmill
306: Surveillance State, Creepy Mentors, & Brits in America
305: Superpowers, Haunted House, & Deadly Selfies
305: Sarah’s Outrage, American Meme, & Intersex Animals
303: Leaving Neverland, Studio 54, & Taco Bell Saves the Day
Today we talk about all the documentaries we’ve been watching lately. We discuss the horrifying Leaving Neverland doc, & Sarah describes what happens in the brain during abuse. We discuss why Studio 54 was such a popular place, & why historical context matters. We talk about a “period” documentary that reveals how stigma causes big…
302: Girl Scout Cookies, Psychopath Cats, & Lorena Bobbitt
Today we debate the virtues of Girl Scout Cookies, & Sarah makes an argument for why you shouldn’t buy them. We talk about the psychopathy of cats. Sarah talks about a teacher who encouraged his students to get Katy Perry’s attention. We talk about documentaries we’ve seen lately like Abducted in Plain Sight, Lorena, and…
301: It’s a Man’s World, Libraries, & Charles Dickens
Today Susie is fired up about the dangerous reality of being a woman in a world designed for men. We discuss the age old bag-of-dicks question. We give marriage advice to a listener. Susie shares the history of the public library. We discuss letters that show that Charles Dickens wasn’t who he appeared to be.…