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 have different skin color. Plus, we interview Elizabeth Catte about her book What You're Getting Wrong About Appalachia. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Ne...
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 210
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 that charges differently based upon skin color. Plus, we interview the creator of Mortified, Dave Nadelberg, about how the show came to be, why we all write such embarrassing stuff in our journals, and his f...
Apr 05, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
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 why people are trying to find her now. We talk about librarians, and we hear the case against against education. Plus, we talk to Christian leader, Rob Bell about what's really in the Bible, a...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 208
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 fun of chemistry and does amazing explosive science videos. For a 30-day trial of premium Picnicc service (the awesome app that totally organizes your life!), go to...
Mar 29, 2018•50 min•Ep. 207
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 in to perk up the men. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypo...
Mar 25, 2018•42 min•Ep. 206
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 to die. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/204-205 Join our Candy ...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 205
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 divorce settlement. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/204-20...
Mar 18, 2018•49 min•Ep. 204
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. We hear what goes on behind-the-scenes, and why we should all be disturbed. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newslet...
Mar 15, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 203
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 dice. We debate adult thumb-sucking. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/202-203 Join o...
Mar 12, 2018•56 min•Ep. 202
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 Stone Smith who "won" a season of the Bachelor. She shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the show, and why it isn't always what it seems. Listen to more podcasts like this:...
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 201
Sarah claims McDonalds french fries can help bald people. We debate whether the epipen scene in Peter Rabbit was inappropriate or not (and we do not agree). Susie shares the history of waterbeds, and it's not as sexy as you might think. Plus, we hear from a Brainiac who is living with AIDS. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/198-201 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newslet...
Mar 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 200
Today we discuss teens consuming porn, and the effects it has on their expectations of sex. We discuss the way podcasting can create an intimacy with the audience, and what that says about society. We debate when life ends, and whether leaving people in a vegetative state is a good idea. Plus, we interview a real-life exorcist to find out what's involved in this controversial practice. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi....
Mar 01, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 199
Sarah kicks off today's show with a situation going on in New Orleans where Mardi Gras beads are causing a huge problem. Susie shares the history of the paper jam. We hear about celebrities with secret talents. We debate the virtue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition and whether it goes against the feminist movement. Plus, Sarah shares a recent "Stop Being Polite" moment she had. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi...
Feb 26, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 198
We discuss the naming of the next generation (& why it relates to capitalism). We find out why breath-holding competitions tell us a lot about our bodies' limits (how David Blaine was able to hold his breath for over 17 min). We discuss essential oils' newfound popularity, and why they're so popular among Mormons. We learn how movies affect behavior and how a video game prank went wrong. Plus,, we talk to Dr. Jenn Mann from Vh1's Couples Therapy about reality TV, and how she helps celebritie...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 197
Today we talk about the recent scandal involving an emotional support peacock on a plane, and whether people should be allowed to bring animals on flights. Hear about the woman who married a 300-year-old pirate ghost. Sarah reveals why cartoon characters used to always have gloves. Hear about the race debate involving King Tut's mom. We also interview living legend Jane Elliott who invented the Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes exercise about the state of race 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr.'s death. L...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 196
Hear about the fault line discovered under Rodeo Drive and why billionaires are becoming doomsday preppers. We talk about Elon Musk and his weird flame-throwing invention. Sarah talks about a murder committed by a clown, and it turns weirdly hilarious (all things considered). We discuss the history of Ikea, and why the founder who recently died was kind of a dick. We also hear about the ex-dominatrix who is turning the #MeToo movement into an empowerment opportunity for women. Plus, we talk to a...
Feb 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 195
Today we find out about a study that claims computers can tell if you're gay based on a picture of your face, and we debate the ethics of that. Find out why binge-watching is bad for your memory, why Plato was right again, & why people are giving camels Botox. We learned about a test to determine if music is universal and you can identify lullabies, love songs, and dance music from around the world. We talk about the plastic straw ban and find out more about the nature/nurture debate. Listen...
Feb 12, 2018•44 min•Ep. 194
Today Susie shares a hilarious story about a knife, that reveals a lot about our families. This led to another story about Sarah's friend who dropped her phone in the toilet (and the story somehow gets more disgusting). We discuss the Tide Pod Challenge, and how people are idiots. We debate whether we like that a pub in England banned swearing. Plus, we interview author, Kate Bowler, who wrote Everything Happens For a Reason, about her diagnosis of stage 4 cancer, and how it affected her faith. ...
Feb 08, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 193
Today we talk about our art doppelgängers and why some states won't allow the Google Arts & Culture app. Hear about the Bratz dolls war with Barbie, and why it reveals a lot about intellectual property, race, culture, and even the #metoo movement. We discuss how Capetown is running out of water and the world is running out of sand. We are furious about a Skittles conspiracy that reveals the way we experience food. Plus, we talk to postdoctoral fellow at the Royal Ontario Museum, Dr. Victoria...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 192
We start the show with some shocking info we found about how often women are interrupted, and why a quiet woman is seen as more competent. Sarah brings some amazing trivia (that blows Susie's mind), and we find out the origin of things like making a toast at celebrations, why N'Sync is superior to Backstreet Boys, and the history of the fax machine. Plus, we interview Victoria Namkung about her amazing book, These Violent Delights, and talk about the #metoo movement. Listen to more podcasts like...
Feb 01, 2018•57 min•Ep. 191
Hear about a shark who is either old or not really old at all. We find out that dolphins recognize themselves in mirrors way earlier than we thought (and earlier than humans). We discuss the psychology of poverty, and why the lottery is considered a tax on poor people. Plus ice sheets on Mars, space bears, viral videos, and more. And we finally talk to Bern Fisers about her book, The Little Book of Big Weight Loss. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week'...
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 190
Sarah and Susie are talking about the birds and the bees, and how sex ed in schools leaves something to be desired. Hear about Sarah's waxing and tanning routine, and why she lets it all hang out. We talk about the way names spread throughout the country, and why certain names become popular. Plus, we interview author and founder of HelloFlo, Naama Bloom about women's bodies, sex, and how to teach our kids about puberty. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our ...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 189
Today we test Sarah's psychic ability with a listener who called in for a reading. We discuss whether Sarah inherited her mother's gift or whether it's all baloney. Plus, we talk about why men tend to hug their female colleagues, but shake their male counterparts' hands. We learn about the sleeping patterns of animals, and we're shocked to find out which animals are not getting any shuteye. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mai...
Jan 22, 2018•51 min•Ep. 188
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 a dad who photoshops his toddler into dangerous situations, but the reason he does it will give you all the feels. Plus, Sarah tells a crazy story about a truck that spilled eels all over the highway, an...
Jan 18, 2018•45 min•Ep. 187
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 America who is the last person who speaks his language, and what it means for linguistics. Plus, we interview Phil Rosenthal whose show, Somebody Feed Phil, is on Netflix. He talks ...
Jan 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 186
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 accents might surprise you! Find out whether keeping a gratitude journal helps fight depression or whether this is just an old myth. They learn two surprising facts...
Jan 11, 2018•50 min•Ep. 185
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 prison food is even worse than you'd imagine, and some states are outlawing "Nutraloaf." Sarah freaks us out about feet washing up on shore in Canada, but she claims it's not a problem. Listen to more pod...
Jan 08, 2018•48 min•Ep. 184
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 on building ledges, and how one man recently fell to his death. We find out the world's deadliest animals, why Sarah was nerding out recently, and why internet regulators have tough lives. Listen to more pod...
Jan 04, 2018•57 min•Ep. 183
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 is creepy or awesome). Plus we find out the science of why left cheek selfies are better than right. We reveal our biggest fears, and Susie talks about a study that shows we feel more pain...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 182
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 would ruin their friendship). Sarah describes a hilarious informercial for the Vino Pop that is suspiciously sexual. They discuss a man who made up a fake restaurant to se...
Dec 18, 2017•51 min•Ep. 181
