231: Phone Scams, Armchair Experts, & Fear of Failure

We debate the virtues of audio books, and announce a Brain Candy event coming up. Susie shares the history of counting and numbers. We celebrate the recent success of Ocean’s 8. We learn about a man who planted flowers to cheer up his blind wife. We talk about how parenting has changed over the years…

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230: Inside the Real World, Psychology of Karaoke, & Tiki Bars

This is one of our favorite episodes because it includes so many cool topics. Hear behind-the-scenes of the Truman Show. Sarah describes the set of Real World Brooklyn. Hear how scientists discovered a new color. We learn about bees. Susie shares the psychology of karaoke & she gives the history of the pink flamingo. Find…

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229: Kissing, Orgasm Equality, & Allison Mack’s Sex Cult

Today begins with info on a very strange side effect of getting bit by a tick, but quickly moves into a more saucy conversation. We debate whether kissing is hot or gross (is this really a debate?). We learn what personality traits predict whether a person has been kissed by college. Susie talks about why…

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228: Evil Genius, Hecklers, & Miscarriage Closure

Today we discuss Sarah’s vacation, which was supposed to be a Babymoon, & how she handled the reminders of her pregnancy. We find out a strange side effect of going to high altitudes if you have breast implants. They discuss the Evil Genius documentary, white people’s baby names, and why Sarah would be good at…

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227: Dollar Store Tips, Moms Night Out, & Wine Tasting

Today we discuss Carrie Underwood’s recent accident & how it was a mystery for a while. We debate Instagram sponsors, & whether it’s annoying or helpful. Sarah reveals her childhood career as an actress, & why it made her hate mayonnaise. We talk about moms night out, & why we hate it. Sarah offers tips…

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226: Sarah’s Acting Job, Mythbusting, & Mommy & Me Fashion

Sarah busts out a food fun fact that blows our mind. We learn about a company that will rent a family to you if you’ve lost a loved one or are estranged from your family. Sarah talks about how an airline keeps a dead body closet in case somebody dies mid-flight. Susie shares the history…

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225: Gay Culture, Medical Myths, & Gender Bias

Today we learn why women don’t get as many transplants as men, and we’re pissed. Hear the history of the escalator. Sarah talks about a strange sex cat chateau. Find out why some people believe gay culture is dying because of the internet. We debate whether straight people should go to (Gay) Pride. Plus, we…

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224: Aging Out of Porn Fantasies, Ikea Plants, & Right to Die

Today we learn about a slurp-cancelling fork that silences your noodle noises. We discuss Sarah’s sense of humor, & why she doesn’t realize how funny she is. She reveals why porn has changed for her because she aged out of her own fantasies. Hear about an experiment Ikea did where they bullied a plant, &…

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223: Cash Me Outside, Letters to the Editor, & Lobster Immortality

Today Susie gets a tutorial about the history & burgeoning rap career of the Cash Me Outside girl. We learn about how scientists trained a spider to jump on command. We find out why prisons have sexist policies. Susie reveals why women don’t write letters to the editor. Sarah claims men have pressure to be…

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222: Miscarriage Reaction, Magical Bodies, & Megan Markle Madness

Today we discuss the reaction to Sarah’s pregnancy and miscarriage announcement. Sarah talks about a kid who flew to Bali because he was mad at his parents. Susie reveals why a certain tribe of people can stay under water for up to 5 hours per day. We discuss why we think the Olympics are becoming…

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