205: The Challenge Behind the Challenge

Hear some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments from our Challenge days, but more importantly we talk about some of the most inspiring, cringe-worthy, scandalous, and silly moments on the show that you guys sent to us. Danny’s mom dying, Diem taking off her wig, Bananas backpack, and the moment we thought Veronica was going…

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204: Sarah’s Sexuality, Strippers, & the Streisand Effect

Today we analyze Sarah’s sexuality, and why she can’t find the perfect label under which to identify. Susie talks about a strange Chinese funeral custom. We discuss the future of depression treatment. Sarah tells about the time she went to Coachella, and it made her anti-drugs. Plus, bong cleaning, Barbra Streisand’s dogs, and a strange…

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203: Bachelor Nation, Royal Gifts, & Regional Slang

Sarah shares some of the country’s most bizarre regional slang, and Susie thinks this means it time for her to demonstrate her Pittsburgh yinzer accent. We hear about royal gag gifts, and what the Megan Markle bought the Queen for Christmas. Plus, we talk to Amy Kaufman, author of Bachelor Nation about America’s guiltiest pleasure.…

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202: Island of Dolls, Olympic Ambition & the History of Dice

Sarah creeps us out with the story of the Island of the Dolls. We debate the legitimacy of doll hospitals. We are loving the mediocre skier who made the Olympics by using loopholes in the qualifications. Sarah talks about a documentary she watched about drugs that has her freaked out. Susie shares the history of…

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201: The Color of Tennis Balls & Doritos for Women

We discuss Doritos for women (and get hungry just thinking about snacks). We hear about the science of eyesight, and why some people think tennis balls are green and others don’t. We get confirmation that laughter really is the best medicine. Sarah gets sad about the loneliest bird in the world. Plus, we interview Sarah…

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200: Naked Mice, Allergy Uproar, & Waterbeds

Sarah claims McDonalds french fries can help bald people. We debate whether the epipen scene in Peter Rabbit was inappropriate or not (and we do not agree). Susie shares the history of waterbeds, and it’s not as sexy as you might think. Plus, we hear from a Brainiac who is living with AIDS. See Privacy…

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199: Exorcisms, Right to Die, & Performance Anxiety

Today we discuss teens consuming porn, and the effects it has on their expectations of sex. We discuss the way podcasting can create an intimacy with the audience, and what that says about society. We debate when life ends, and whether leaving people in a vegetative state is a good idea. Plus, we interview a…

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198: Swimsuits, Sewers, & Secret Talents

Sarah kicks off today’s show with a situation going on in New Orleans where Mardi Gras beads are causing a huge problem. Susie shares the history of the paper jam. We hear about celebrities with secret talents. We debate the virtue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and whether it goes against the feminist movement.…

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197: Essential Oils, Breathing Competitions, & Celebrity Therapy

We discuss the naming of the next generation (& why it relates to capitalism). We find out why breath-holding competitions tell us a lot about our bodies’ limits (how David Blaine was able to hold his breath for over 17 min). We discuss essential oils’ newfound popularity, and why they’re so popular among Mormons. We…

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196: Emotional Support Animals, Racist Cartoons, & Interview w/ Legend Jane Elliott

Today we talk about the recent scandal involving an emotional support peacock on a plane, and whether people should be allowed to bring animals on flights. Hear about the woman who married a 300-year-old pirate ghost. Sarah reveals why cartoon characters used to always have gloves. Hear about the race debate involving King Tut’s mom.…

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