Today we are outraged by the Jezebel article claiming Jagged Little Pill isn’t a great album. We find out why all of Sarah’s pets mysteriously die. We talk about whether we’d ever become cannibals. We are furious (again) about NASA cancelling the female spacewalk because they didn’t have enough suits. We find out why Sarah…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
310: Heartburn, Creeps on a Plane & Getting to Know Us
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…
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…