218: Mix Tapes, Sarah’s Backup Career, & Building Ikea Furniture

Today begins with a rowdy discussion about mix(ed) tapes, and Sarah talks about the rules of making playlists. We then talk about how growing up poor makes you always have a plan b for what job you’d do in an emergency. Susie discusses a cherry factory that had a scandalous secret. We learn about beer…

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217: Sarah Almost Won (Again), Cardi B, & Feminine Puzzles?

Today we find out how long it takes to become friends (& why it’s different for Susie & Sarah). Hear about Sarah’s cancelled birthday, why she loves Tim McGraw, & what she thinks about Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer. We discuss Cardi B’s pregnancy & career. Plus, we hear why Sarah almost won a big prize (again).…

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216: Van Gogh, Wild Wild Country, & Trouble at the DMV,

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…

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215: A Very Special Brain Candy–Sarah’s Story

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.Ā …

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214: Girls Incarcerated, Jewish Mysticism, & Fish Plastic Surgery

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…

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213: Failure, Snorting Condoms, & Reality Face Plastic Surgery

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…

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212: Panties, Dirty Bath Toys, & the Roseanne Reboot

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…

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211: Cheerleaders, Promposals, & Polygraphs

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…

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210: History of BBQ, Hillbillies, & Trump Country

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…

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209: Sarah’s Ferrari & Other Mortifying Moments

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…

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