We get totally nerdy after Susie attended a Neil DeGrasse Tyson talk and wanted to impart all my newfound wisdom and scientific musings with the Brainiacs. We discuss the magic of the Periodic Table, the beauty of being able to ask a good question, and put our existence in the universe into perspective. In honor…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
123: The Real Word Pt 5: After the Cameras Stop
This is the (allegedly) final episode in our series on The Real World. Today we are featuring an interview with a producer, who shares the crew point of view.Ā Even though *technically* the series is on the Real World, we’re allowing a lot of Challenge discussion in this show as well. We talk about whether the…
122: True Crime, Murder, & Women Who Kill
Today we’re talking about true crime. Sarah describes some strange killers like the “Giggling Granny” and the Demon Midwife. Susie talks about the Oklahoma City documentary on Netflix. And we analyze the difference between why women kill and why men kill. Plus, we talk about the gender fear paradox and why women are more scared…
121: The Real World Pt 4–Cast Hook-Ups, Showmances & Sex
We really should call this episode “Kiss & Tell,” because that’s basically what this episode is all about. In our 4th episode on The Real World, we discuss hook-ups, showmances, andĀ other shenanigans. Find out who we’ve smooched, who Sarah is having sex dreams about, and other weird trivia about the show that changed television. See…
120: Vagina Twins, Sexual Harassment, & Skechers Step-Ups
Today is all about women in the news. We discuss the first woman to officially complete the Boston Marathon and her triumphant return 50 years later. We discuss Chrissy Tiegen’s latest admission that she has armpit plastic surgery (and how Susie didn’t even know that was a thing). We find out the 5 different kinds…
119: Morality of Sex, Business, & Politics (& Reality TV)
Today we’re exploring the concept of morality. What makes something good or bad? We discuss the Ashley Madison website, and the cheaters who use it. We debate whether reality shows and their participants need to be ethical when they’re playing the game. Plus, we talk about the Golden Rule, and how it’s not as clear…
118: Celebrity Scoops–Caitlyn Jenner, Chris Soules, & Serena Williams
This episode is all about the candy and pretty much no brain. Look, we never said we’d have balance. Today we’re talking about Jesse Williams’ break-up and rumored relationship with Minka Kelly. We also discuss Serena Williams’ pregnant win and the racist backlash she’s receiving. We cover The Bachelor’s Chris Soules and his recent hit-and-run,…
117: The Real World Pt 3–What Really Happens in the House
116: Bill Cosby, Bird Porn, & Eskimo Brothers
Today we discuss our recent outing to the Long Beach Aquarium, and how we got up close and personal with birds doing the nasty. This leads to a discussion about the literal birds and the the bees. We talk about the phrase “eskimo brothers,” and find out where the term originated. Sarah describes a blackout…
115: Scandals: Survivor, United Airlines, & Fergie’s Baby
Today we explore some recent headlines including the outing of a transgender contestant on Survivor, and how CBS handled it. We discuss April the Giraffe and her new baby (and the webcam that broadcast it live). We talk about a recent nightmare Sarah experienced on a flight, and the United airlines scandal when a man…