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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185: Villains, Subway, & The Science of Gratitude

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…

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184: Prison Food, Burping Astronauts, & InstaPot Madness

We kick things off with terrible info on women CEOs and women in comedy. We learn about the food in space and why it’s not just the freeze-dried ice cream anymore. Sarah claims there are tapeworms in Top Ramen and Susie talks about the InstaPot crazy that is sweeping the nation. We find out why…

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183: Susie’s Accident, Death of a Thrill-Seeker, & Deadly Animals

Susie had a car crash recently, so she talks about how it happened, and why her reaction to it was a little weird. They talk about Sarah’s trip to New York, how she showed off her art knowledge, and why some Jewish people were trying to convert her. Susie discusses the crazy people who stand…

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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…

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