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…
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. …
Today we discuss Jewish mysticism (and Jewish people who eat bacon), and why Susie is taking a class on it. They talk about the Netflix docuseries, Girls Incarcerated, and why Sarah should work at a jail. We learn about a Mummy who might be a mommy, and science is on the case. Plus, we are…
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…
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…
Today we talk about our mutual anxiety about taking polygraph tests even though we aren’t lying (or are we???). We talk about professional cheerleaders, and why the cheerleaders are claiming their contracts are sexist and discriminatory. We debate the new “promposal” trend in high schools. Plus, we talk about a book Susie read about mental…
Today we learn the history of BBQ, and why it is steeped in racism. We talk about the creepy way Amazon’s Alexa keeps laughing at people. We discuss the self-driving car who killed a pedestrian, and why we’re freaked out by it. We also talk about the recent Nat Geo cover that showed twins who…
Today we hear about Sarah’s recent ride in a Ferrari, and why she hated every second of it. We find out to our delight that wine is good for your teeth (despite those pesky stains). Susie shares a controversy with the Joy of Cooking, and why faulty science is to blame. We debate a restaurant…
Today we debate the virtues of weighted blankets, we find out how much Dolly Parton’s boobs are insured for. We hear about the astronaut twins who now have different DNA because of their work. Hear what the most popular perfume of all time is. We learn about a mystery woman at a Smithsonian conference, and…
Today Sarah talks about how she enraged some Brainiacs, and apologize for her “happy ending” story. We read some of your superstitions, and reveal our own. We talk about International Women’s Day, tattoo parlors for women, and the science of tattoos. And we interview STEM enthusiast, and Smart Girl, Dr. Kate Biberdorf who teaches the…
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