Today we learn the history of BBQ, and why it is steeped in racism. We talk about the creepy way Amazon’s Alexa keeps laughing at people. We discuss the self-driving car who killed a pedestrian, and why we’re freaked out by it. We also talk about the recent Nat Geo cover that showed twins who…
Today we hear about Sarah’s recent ride in a Ferrari, and why she hated every second of it. We find out to our delight that wine is good for your teeth (despite those pesky stains). Susie shares a controversy with the Joy of Cooking, and why faulty science is to blame. We debate a restaurant…
Today we debate the virtues of weighted blankets, we find out how much Dolly Parton’s boobs are insured for. We hear about the astronaut twins who now have different DNA because of their work. Hear what the most popular perfume of all time is. We learn about a mystery woman at a Smithsonian conference, and…
Today Sarah talks about how she enraged some Brainiacs, and apologize for her “happy ending” story. We read some of your superstitions, and reveal our own. We talk about International Women’s Day, tattoo parlors for women, and the science of tattoos. And we interview STEM enthusiast, and Smart Girl, Dr. Kate Biberdorf who teaches the…
Today begins with a discussion on something called the Family Cloth that replaces toilet paper. Then we learn about the new Barbies featuring historically significant women. We debate a new trend of history books “outing” gay people. We talk about gender reveal parties, and whether we like them. Sarah talks about nursing homes bringing strippers…
Hear some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments from our Challenge days, but more importantly we talk about some of the most inspiring, cringe-worthy, scandalous, and silly moments on the show that you guys sent to us. Danny’s mom dying, Diem taking off her wig, Bananas backpack, and the moment we thought Veronica was going…
Today we analyze Sarah’s sexuality, and why she can’t find the perfect label under which to identify. Susie talks about a strange Chinese funeral custom. We discuss the future of depression treatment. Sarah tells about the time she went to Coachella, and it made her anti-drugs. Plus, bong cleaning, Barbra Streisand’s dogs, and a strange…
Sarah shares some of the country’s most bizarre regional slang, and Susie thinks this means it time for her to demonstrate her Pittsburgh yinzer accent. We hear about royal gag gifts, and what the Megan Markle bought the Queen for Christmas. Plus, we talk to Amy Kaufman, author of Bachelor Nation about America’s guiltiest pleasure.…
Sarah creeps us out with the story of the Island of the Dolls. We debate the legitimacy of doll hospitals. We are loving the mediocre skier who made the Olympics by using loopholes in the qualifications. Sarah talks about a documentary she watched about drugs that has her freaked out. Susie shares the history of…
We discuss Doritos for women (and get hungry just thinking about snacks). We hear about the science of eyesight, and why some people think tennis balls are green and others don’t. We get confirmation that laughter really is the best medicine. Sarah gets sad about the loneliest bird in the world. Plus, we interview Sarah…
