Today we start by laughing about the #pooperintendent, a superintendent who was caught pooping at the school. Sarah talks about a man who gets women he meets online to buy him dinner because he dines-and-dashes. We talk about the recent Correspondents’ Dinner uproar. Sarah discusses the Rachel Dolezal documentary. They discuss the issue of the…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
220: Sarah’s Reality Show, Happiest Baby on the Block, & the Opposite of Hate
Today we discuss Sarah’s latest reality tv obsession, & why she can’t get enough of it. Susie discusses why Happiest Baby on the Block techniques used to be for everyone & shifted towards the rich. We discuss the history of noise (yes, there is a history to noise). We talk about a ping-pong ball experiment,…
219: Golden State Killer, Women Don’t Quit, & Comedy Writing w/ Nell Scovell
We begin with the do’s & don’ts of Sarah’s work attire, and why she’s turning into a witchy woman. We pontificate on our excitement about the capture of the alleged Golden State Killer, and why we think we are responsible for it. We celebrate the conviction of Bill Cosby and the women who fought for…
218: Mix Tapes, Sarah’s Backup Career, & Building Ikea Furniture
Today begins with a rowdy discussion about mix(ed) tapes, and Sarah talks about the rules of making playlists. We then talk about how growing up poor makes you always have a plan b for what job you’d do in an emergency. Susie discusses a cherry factory that had a scandalous secret. We learn about beer…
217: Sarah Almost Won (Again), Cardi B, & Feminine Puzzles?
Today we find out how long it takes to become friends (& why it’s different for Susie & Sarah). Hear about Sarah’s cancelled birthday, why she loves Tim McGraw, & what she thinks about Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer. We discuss Cardi B’s pregnancy & career. Plus, we hear why Sarah almost won a big prize (again).…
216: Van Gogh, Wild Wild Country, & Trouble at the DMV,
Sarah had to make a trip to the DMV (for a hilarious reason), and it did not go well. We discuss the problem with the Simpsons’ character, Apu. We talk about the new cult docu-series, Wild, Wild Country. We explore the unintended consequences of genealogy sites (& this was recorded before the Golden State Killer…
215: A Very Special Brain Candy–Sarah’s Story
We thought today’s show was going to bring a joyful surprise, but instead it is a difficult one. Hear what’s been going on with Sarah, and why she hasn’t been herself lately. We also discuss crazy news stories like the woman who was embalmed alive, Katy Perry’s questionable shoes, roads that play music, and more.Ā …
214: Girls Incarcerated, Jewish Mysticism, & Fish Plastic Surgery
213: Failure, Snorting Condoms, & Reality Face Plastic Surgery
We discuss the new Cristiano Ronaldo bust, and why the man who sculpted the original terrible bust dealt with a lot of pain after his failure went viral. Sarah talks about the new “reality face” trend in plastic surgery. We debate whether parents should post pics of their toddlers on social media. Plus, we talk…
212: Panties, Dirty Bath Toys, & the Roseanne Reboot
Today we talk about a strange new product designed to make women more confident, but we have our doubts. We talk about circumcision, and whether we agree with the practice. We discuss the Roseanne reboot, and whether the political stuff ruins it. Sarah tells stories about dirty bath toys, a duck murder, and a man…