Today isĀ a trip down memory lane toĀ high school days. We talk about why Susie (Twitter @susie_meister) and Sarah (Twitter: @imsarahrice) had two totally different experiences, and what was going on in their lives at the time. They debate whether Susie should go to her 20 year reunion, which is this year. We find out why…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
133: Tattoos–Fails, Regrets, Trends, & Meaning
This episode is all about tattoos. Sarah talks about her extensive ink, the meaning behind some of her tats, and the ones she’d rather forget. We talk about tattoo fails, trends, and bad choices. Sarah offers advice on how to find a good tattoo artist, she reveals how many tattoo artists she’s hooked up with,…
132: We Answer Your Questions: Listener Call-in & Advice
131: Bachelor in Paradise Update & Interview w/ Reality Steve
Today we go in greater depth about the Bachelor in Paradise situation in light of the recent news that Warner Bros has completed their investigation and found no crime took place. We also talk to Reality Steve about the Corinne and Demario scandal, but we recorded the interview before the more recent developments. Also, we…
130: Bachelor in Paradise Scandal, Sexting, & Sextortion
Today we dive into the news about Bachelor in Paradise shutting down production, and our thoughts about the fallout. We also discuss other headlines that made our wheels turn. Sarah talks about sextortion and how some organizations are tackling the sexting trend among young people (hint: it involves naked molerats). Plus, talk abut the terrible…
129: Fame, TMZ, & Life After Reality TV w/ Guest Robinne Lee
Today we look at the weird world of celebrity and fame. We explore the gossip industry and examine the history of TMZ (which is actually really fascinating!). We talk about how violating it can be to have cameras around you all of the time, the obsessiveness of the paparazzi, and the ethics of journalism. Plus,…
128: The Keepers, Catholic Church, & Interview w/ Filmmaker Ryan White
Today we discuss the hit Netflix docu-series, The Keepers, which details the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik and sexual abuse allegations at the school where she taught. Our conversation is inspired by the series, and the many themes it brings up including sexual abuse, religion, secrets, shame, and even gender. We talk a lot…
127: Hot Topics–Body Shaming, Cultural Appropriation, & Abortion
Sarah is back from Peru and ready for some hot topics. We discuss whether some Portland burrito-makers are guilty of cultural appropriation. Then we tackle the controversy about a high-schooler who is not allowed to walk at graduation because she is pregnant. We talk about the recent “body-shaming” of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.…
126: Fighting w/ Producers, Challenge Hook-Ups, & Real Housewives
Toady we delveĀ into reality TV (AGAIN!). Susie is in a fight with a producer, and she can’t hold back about it any more. We discuss the most scandalous hookups on The Challenge (spoiler: Sarah makes the list several times). There’s a new Challenge pregnancy cooking that we reveal. Sarah goes on and on about Southern…