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…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
194: Gay-Dar, Binge-Watching, & Animal Botox?
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…
192: Bratz Dolls, Dino Hunting, & Skittles Conspiracy
Today we talk about our art doppelgängers 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…