Today we discuss a cornucopia of topics. We begin with a discussion on insomnia & underwear. Find out why scientists argue that siblings are the most important relationship in your life. We discuss a new trend of grandparents watching their grandkids on their baby nursery monitors, & why it’s kind of creepy. We learn why…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
274: Fire Alarms, Yoga Pants, & Bookworm Assault
Happy Thanksgiving to all our American listeners! Today we talk about gratitude–& we’re thankful for you. We learn about a study on fire alarms, & we can’t believe how long it’s taken for the results to be realized. We talk about a clock art installment that got our wheels turning. Hear about a guy whose…
273: Measuring Body Parts, Couples Code, & Instagram Saved Poetry
We learn what to not say when you’re talking to someone who’s suffered loss. Susie talks about the importance of street names. We debate whether dogs hate our phones. Sarah provides life hacks on measuring body parts we never knew we needed & reveals horror stories from her days at Forever 21. We find out…
272: Pet Peeves, Marrying for Love, & Humanization of Dogs
Today we talk about the huge list of pet peeves our listeners submitted. Susie talks about why women’s shoes are uncomfortable (patriarchy). Sarah shares tales from her friend’s game night. We learn about a princess who abdicated her throne for love. We talk about the Monster Energy Ham hoax, a Facebook breastfeeding problem, & a…
271: Sarah’s Insane Story, Death at Disney, & Chastity Belts
Sarah kicks off the show with insane story where she had to fight crime. Susie talks about what happens when people choose to have their ashes scattered at Disney parks. We find out 40 terms you shouldn’t use after you turn 40. We learn the importance of hobbies, & find out why Americans don’t have…
270: Something’s Fishy, Horror Movies, & Kendall Jenner
Today we talk about the “final girl” movie trope, & why it’s so common in horror films. We discuss Netflix & how it tracks your viewing (by race?). We debate the recent Kendall Jenner cultural appropriation scandal & learn about how sculptures have been white-washed. Hear about a recent rapper death, why essential oils might…
269: Catchphrases, Pizza Everyday, & October Babies
268: Man-Sized Kleenex, Family Dysfunction, & 20 Questions
267: Fake Cheerleader, Fat Bear Week, & Fear of Snakes
266: Selfie Dangers, History of Brand Logos, & Scandalous Pregnancy
Today we’re talking about a physicist who had to sell his Nobel Prize to pay his medical bills. Susie reveals the disturbing story of the world’s youngest mom. We debate the Banksy art prank and what makes art valuable. Susie shares the history of brand logos. Find out why there’s a long-standing myth about Victorian…