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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181: The Magic of Guacamole, Science of Gift Giving, & a Fast Food Funeral

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…

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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…

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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…

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