We start the show with a discussion on the Golden Globes, and Sarah reveals the “petty” moment that she thought was hilarious. They discuss the “blackout” with all the women wearing black, Oprah’s speech, and This Is Us disappointing loss. They learn why children’s show/movie villains tend to have foreign accents, and the most common…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
184: Prison Food, Burping Astronauts, & InstaPot Madness
183: Susie’s Accident, Death of a Thrill-Seeker, & Deadly Animals
182: Sarah’s Ghost, Our Biggest Fears, & Invisible Nannies
Today we discuss why nannies are invisible on Instagram, and whether we should share more or less on social media. Sarah reveals why she thinks her grandmother is haunting her. We learn about a service that allows you to record messages for your loved ones to watch after you’ve died (and we decide whether this…
181: The Magic of Guacamole, Science of Gift Giving, & a Fast Food Funeral
Sarah begins the show with a discussion about her passion for Christmas decorations (and Susie had to break the news that Sarah’s tree is probably dead). They discuss tricks on how to buy better Christmas presents according to science. Sarah says she almost bought Susie’s kid a freaking hamster (and why Susie explains why that…
180: Lifestyles of the Weird & Wacky–Murder, Marriage, & Death
Today we revitalize our Weird & Wacky series, and we discuss Hunt-A-Killer mystery boxes, a woman marrying her chandelier, and a Coffin Club. Hear about people who have “spite houses” just to get revenge on someone and the reason Sarah is super into this new reality show called Stripped. Today’s show is brought to you…
179: Stop Being Polite, Tonya Harding, & Penis Transplants
178: The Butterfly Effect, Shoes in the House, & Irish Accents
Susie is sick today, so she sounds extra sultry. We debate whether people should wear shoes in the house, why people in Canada don’t do it, and Susie’s theory about how relates to wealth. Sarah reveals why millennials hate napkins. They talk about products they love, but no longer exist. The history of yogurt, wall-to-wall…
177: The Combover Mystery, Cheesecake “Factor”, & Sarah’s Real World Audition
We begin with an earnest discussion about whether men with combovers are mentally ill, and why bald is beautiful. We debate the value of Roman numerals. We talk about the hilarity of Sarah’s Real World audition video, why babies seek meaning through words, and analyze the weirdness that is The Cheesecake Factory. Plus, the differences…
176: Royal Engagement, The Business of Sex, & The Headless Chicken
We start the show with a conversation on the royal engagement of Harry and Meghan Markle. Susie discusses an article she read about a family who makes sex toys, and how the industry has changed over the years. Sarah can’t believe the tale of Miracle Mike, a chicken whose head was chopped off, and somehow…