Today we find out about a man that haunted the house of two young girls, & we are shooketh. We debate artificial intelligence & influencers, & why some people of color are mad. We find out what superpowers we would choose if we could have one. We talk about a Chinese girl who found a…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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.…
300: Survivor’s Sexism, Reality TV Sounds, & Lindsay Lohan’s Beach Club
299: Sarah’s Birthday, Topless Laws, & Getting High
Today we find out why Sarah has a good feeling about her birthday. We discuss a strange statue of a US President w/o his shirt. Susie talks about a law that forbids women from showing their nipples. We talk about how water bottles have become a strange status symbol, we debate “luxury” weed products (&…
298: Inside the Challenge: Your Questions Answered Part 2
We are continuing our discussion about the Challenge, & answering your questions about the show. We discuss how religion is handled on set, & whether any cast members have openly practiced their faith during filming. We talk about the inspiration behind some of the games, why some of the stunts aren’t as bad as they…
297: Racist Fashion, Rebel Love, & Digital Parenting
Today we explore the latest trend in fashion that has everyone from Katy Perry to Prada being accused of racism. Find out Sarah’s theory about why this is happening. We discuss a popular video game in China where you have to raise a child from cradle to college. Hear why some people think there should…
296: Ted Bundy, Wine Shenanigans, & Dorm Room Ghost
Today we talk about how you tell someone something awkward. We learn about some mysterious situations. Susie explains why women wait so long at public restrooms & shares a story about winery craziness. Sarah tells a hilarious Challenge story involving, unfortunately, poop. We find out about a girl who thought her dorm room was haunted,…