Today we discuss celebrity conspiracy theories including whether Beyonce faked her pregnancy and whether she’s Solange’s mom. We debate whether Khloe Kardashian is OJ Simpson’s biological daughter. We hear about how some people think Avril Lavinge commit suicide and a body double has replaced her. Plus, find out who the hell Poot Lovato is, and…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
154: Reality TV’s Wildest Disaster
153: Revenge Porn, Stalkers, & the Law w/ Guest Marcia Clark
Today we talk about some of the big issues women are facing today including revenge porn, date rape, and stalking, and how social media has made it all much worse. We discuss the documentary Audrey & Daisy, and the effects social media and online bullying can have on women who have been assaulted. Plus, we…
152: Trivia, Technology, & TMI
151: VMAs Recap, Pink’s Speech, & the MMMbop Beatles Connection
We discuss our hilarious adventure to the MTV VMAs, and how we got tickets despite MTV desperately trying to prevent us from coming. We describe our feelings about being there knowing we could bump into cast members at any moment. And how strange it is that the cast has such a weird love/hate relationship with…
150: Protests, Trigger Warnings, & Victoria’s Secret Tragedy
Today we discuss some of the recent events with white supremacists, pulling down Confederate statues, and protests, and we talk about whether we think these protests are helpful or necessary. Sarah tells a bizarre story about what the original use of a chainsaw was (spoiler: it involves gynecology). We learn about the sad tale of…
149: Sheetcaking, Trolls, & The Magic of Tidying Up
Today’s show focuses on some issues we’ve had lately with trolls–and one incident where Susie thought she had a troll and it turned out to be a big misunderstanding. We talk about an incident Sarah experience recently where she was at a party with someone with a white pride tattoo. We talk about how to…
148: Celebrity Worship, Paparazzi, & The Price of Fame
Today’s show is all about celebrity, and why we all have stars in our eyes. We explore the sometimes excessive tactics of the paparazzi, and how it ultimately cost Princess Diana her life. We talk about the way cellphones and the ubiquity of cameras changed the nature of celebrity forever. Plus, we discuss cyber mourning…
147: Reality TV Casting, Fidget Spinners, & Childhood Sexism
This episode has us talking about the casting of reality shows, how they decide which people to put on the show, and what is in a “casting Bible.” We then discuss fads and trends, and why Beanie Babies were such a huge cultural phenomenon. We compare that type of trend to more short-lived viral hits…
146: Fantasies, Body Positivity, & Gender in Sports
Today we are exploring the mysterious world of asexuality, and learning about excites people who claim no attraction to men or women. We also delve into the complicated issue of gender and competition. We discuss how the Olympics and other competitive organizations are dealing with gender ambiguity, fluidity, and intersex individuals. We also look at…