195: Real World Furniture, Flame-Throwers, & Clown Murder

Hear about the fault line discovered under Rodeo Drive and why billionaires are becoming doomsday preppers. We talk about Elon Musk and his weird flame-throwing invention. Sarah talks about a murder committed by a clown, and it turns weirdly hilarious (all things considered). We discuss the history of Ikea, and why the founder who recently…

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194: Gay-Dar, Binge-Watching, & Animal Botox?

Today we find out about a study that claims computers can tell if you’re gay based on a picture of your face, and we debate the ethics of that. Find out why binge-watching is bad for your memory, why Plato was right again, & why people are giving camels Botox. We learned about a test…

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193: Everything Happens For a Reason, Tide Pod Challenge, & Swearing

Today Susie shares a hilarious story about a knife, that reveals a lot about our families. This led to another story about Sarah’s friend who dropped her phone in the toilet (and the story somehow gets more disgusting). We discuss the Tide Pod Challenge, and how people are idiots. We debate whether we like that…

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192: Bratz Dolls, Dino Hunting, & Skittles Conspiracy

Ā  Today we talk about our art doppelgƤngers and why some states won’t allow the Google Arts & Culture app. Hear about the Bratz dolls war with Barbie, and why it reveals a lot about intellectual property, race, culture, and even the #metoo movement. We discuss how Capetown is running out of water and the…

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191: Smart People, Toast of the Town, & Silent Women

We start the show with some shocking info we found about how often women are interrupted, and why a quiet woman is seen as more competent. Sarah brings some amazing trivia (that blows Susie’s mind), and we find out the origin of things like making a toast at celebrations, why N’Sync is superior to Backstreet…

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190: Elderly Sharks, Gross Viral Videos, & Dolphin Modeling

Hear about a shark who is either old or not really old at all. We find out that dolphins recognize themselves in mirrors way earlier than we thought (and earlier than humans). We discuss the psychology of poverty, and why the lottery is considered a tax on poor people. Plus ice sheets on Mars, space…

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189: Sex Education, Baby Names, & Beauty Routines

Sarah and Susie are talking about the birds and the bees, and how sex ed in schools leaves something to be desired. Hear about Sarah’s waxing and tanning routine, and why she lets it all hang out. We talk about the way names spread throughout the country, and why certain names become popular. Plus, we…

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188: Sarah’s Psychic Test, Workplace Drama, & Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Today we test Sarah’s psychic ability with a listener who called in for a reading. We discuss whether Sarah inherited her mother’s gift or whether it’s all baloney. Plus, we talk about why men tend to hug their female colleagues, but shake their male counterparts’ hands. We learn about the sleeping patterns of animals, and…

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187: Dangerous Dad, Penis Whitening, & Best Buns

Today we talk about a new trend in Thailand where men are whitening their penises. We discuss why they’re doing it, and whether we think this will catch on. We also discuss how body hair has an important history with regard to race that informs why women might choose to remove it. We learn about…

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186: Food Swamps, Yogurtland Boycott, & The Jewish Woman Who Tried Bacon

Susie talks about a 90-year-old Jewish lady who tried bacon for the first time, and how her experience revealed the way the Internet can affect people’s religious faith. Find out why Sarah is boycotting Yogurtland. We learn what a “food swamp” is, and why they’re affecting low income people. We discuss a man in South…

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