Our recent episodes on millennials made us want to dive deep in to the world of selfies and unpack their meaning and magnitude. Author and selfie aficionado, Rachel Syme, joins us to discuss how and why selfiesĀ are more than just expressions of vanity. Plus, Susie tells a story about being propositioned by her doctor and…
Podcast: The Brain Candy Podcast
79: Creepy Clowns, Ghost Stories, & Haunted Houses
We’re getting in the Halloween spirit here at the Brain Candy Podcast. We talk about the creepy clowns trolling the country. We debate the virtues of pumpkin spice. We talk about ghosts and how I had a mysterious ghost experience on Road Rules Australia. Plus we talk about pranking, whether Sarah enjoys haunted houses, and…
78: So We’ve Been Publicly Shamed w/ Jon Ronson
77: Millennials Part 2
Today’s episode is a continuation of the millennial conversation. We discuss gender differences among millennials, politics, religion, and the way technology and humans are colliding. We discuss why millennials are leaving religion and why they support Bernie and hate Hillary. Find out what people are googling about millennials and hear the results of our millennials…
76: Narcissism, Selfies, & Millennials
We started this episode with the intention of talking about millennials and the allegation that they are self-centered. It quickly turned into, well, us being self-centered. We took quizzes to see how narcissistic we are and how empathetic we are. Let’s just say the results might surprise you. Or not.Ā See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
75: Fetishes & Sarah’s Sexy Secret
74: Conspiracy Theories 2
This episode is all about conspiracy theories. We discuss everything from Sandy Hook to the Holocaust and the people who deny their existence. There are people who believe tragedies in the US are government plots, and think Hillary Clinton has a body double. Sarah believes the government is using holograms and that crisis actors might…
73: Camping Calamity, Q-Tips, & Colin Kaepernick
Today we discuss why our camping trip when tits up (spoiler: it involves fire and alcohol). We also discuss Mother Teresa, why she is an interesting and complicated religious figure, and why the hell Johnny Bananas is tweeting about her. We discuss a recent string of ice cream thefts in NYC and what we would…
72: Ghostbusters, Burkinis, & Beyonce
Today’s episode covers everything from Ghostbusters to the burkini ban. Find out how Susie was involved in the Anthony Weiner scandal, what Sarah thinks of Johnny’s recent obnoxious Snapchatting, and a discussion on the fashion industry’s vanity sizing. We discuss Beyonce’s VMA performance, Susie’s new mattress, and Sarah’s fantasy football aspirations. This feels like our…