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…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
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…
175: Welcome to the Real World (& The Challenge)
Every once in a while we like to satisfy your craving for some behind-the-scenes insight into your favorite guilty pleasure. In this episode, we answer questions you submitted via Facebook and email. Find out who failed the show’s psych test (and why we think the psychologist is questionable). Does production have “favorites” amongst the cast?…
174: Child Prodigies, Modest Fashion, & Mobile Homes
173: Silent Twins, Stylish Old People, & Sarah’s Injury
Ever wonder why older folks refuse to wear hearing aids? We take a fascinating look into the lives of the elderly, and find out why businesses don’t know how to deal with their needs/wants. We learn the crazy reasons why Japan has so many vending machines. We recount a bizarre story of twins who only…
172: Haunted Dolls, Jeopardy, & Predicting the Future
Halloween might be over, but we’re still getting spooky talking about haunted dolls for sale on eBay, and why humans kind of like to be scared. We find out about a fascinating study done that shows why people are terrible at predicting the future. Hear our favorite oxymorons, and find out why Sarah always goes…