Today we find out why Sarah is especially into the autumnal season this year (and Susie is, of course, wearing a turtleneck). We eat our SVU Did It cakes, and regret nothing. We find out why sex toy manufacturers are finally getting justice. Plus, a law was just passed requiring toys to meet safety standards and we cannot believe this wasn't true before. Sarah tells a story of how she was, I kid you not, electrocuted by a makeshift sex toy. We debate whether non-Jews should play Jewish character...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 569
Today we hear about people who handle snakes as an expression of their faith and one preacher who used the snakes as a weapon against his wife. We find out why women's pockets are so damn small (when we even have them). We discuss the woman who was rescued from a kidnapper thanks to TikTok. Susie plays the world's oldest song, and we get totally trippy about music, math, and beauty. Susie's pissed about Daylight Savings Time. We learn why the Royals must weigh in before Christmas dinner (spoiler...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 568
Today we get the scoop on Sarah's dangerous liaison in Mexico and why mariachi music might not be as hellish as she thought. Sarah met her twin, and Susie thinks they should have a sitcom. We hear about Sarah's decision to try LSD, and what her trip was like (she had a trip on her trip!). Sarah discusses a new zero waste trend that is not ok at all, and why people sometimes have good intentions, but end up using fabric to clean their buttholes. Sarah is mad at a small business, which is a nice c...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 567
Susie shares her thoughts on the Britney Murphy documentary, and Sarah decides she's going to solve her suspicious death. We discuss Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic success, gender-affirming transition, and why she's an atypical trans story. We hear about the murders of John Wayne Gacy, and Susie laughs about his ridiculous denial of his guilt. We talk about the New Zealand Bird competition, and the unlikely winner. Sarah is surprisingly angry about their unconventional attempts at protecting an endang...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 566
Today we realize we have passed up Law & Order in episodes, and we need your help in figuring out how to celebrate. Susie thinks Mark Zuckerberg is soulless and has clones. Sarah reveals how much dog poop dog owners are picking up. We find out how much clothing people throw away, and we discuss the many reasons to buy used clothing. Sarah has an unfortunate experience with a dog towel and she confesses to a dog poop sin. We hear why the Pacific trash heap might be eradicated, but Susie is sk...
Nov 08, 2021•59 min•Ep. 565
Today we find out why a woman is pissed at Pop-Tarts, and decided to sue Kellogg's to get breakfast justice. Susie explains why there might be more to the lawsuit than just sugary breakfast rage. We learn about a new trend called "magnet fishing," which sounded pretty cool until we learned that these folks are causing ecological destruction. We learn about the 6-month waiting period and sobriety required of liver organ recipients, and debate whether this is just morality disguised as healthcare ...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 564
Today we hear why Sarah wasn't really into spooky season as much this year, but don't worry, she's still a witch. She describes why her ex made her learn to play an instrument, but she continues to play because she loves it. We get an update on Pablo Escobar's hippos and why a judge ruled they are people. Sarah explains different animal death rituals and we find out why crows are necrophiliacs (and Susie kink shames again). Plus, we revisit all the pet tragedies in Sarah's life. Listen to more p...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 563
Today we discuss why male chefs are venerated, worshipped, and adored, while female chefs are hidden, required to be effortless, and see as instinctual rather than skilled. We discuss the three finalists who auditioned to be Anakin Skywalker, and then Sarah reveals a shocking story about her babysitting days. (Yet another example of Sarah's insane life!). Susie describes a community in Costa Rica where many boys don't develop penises until puberty. We debate whether a tattoo that fades after a y...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 562
Today we realize we used to fat-shame ourselves in our early episodes, and we're relieved we have evolved a bit since then. Sarah describes a roller coaster in Japan that is leaving people w/ spinal fractures, and she reveals why she is surprisingly afraid of coasters. We discuss some of the more humiliating challenges we've participated in, and the phrase, "see-saw my hoo-haw," is uttered. We also speculate about the way men might experience roller coasters in a very...different way than women....
Oct 25, 2021•59 min•Ep. 561
Today we hear about a woman suing GEICO for an STD she got. Sarah was shamed by her doctor over an STD test. We hear about a women's chess tournament that got a sponsorship that raised some eyebrows (and heart rates). We discuss Dave Chapelle and the reason why people are upset about his jokes. Susie discusses a documentary about public shaming, and shares why the mob mentality can be so harmful. We learn about a man who married a rice cooker, but their love didn't last. We hear what objects Sus...
Oct 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 560
Today we get a recap of Sarah's trip to Colorado where she bit the bullet and joined a dating app. We hear about her date and why it would have been Susie's nightmare. Sarah talks about Love on the Spectrum, and shares why it made her realize humans are all the same on some level. We hear a story about a girl whose jean shorts were so tight she had to go to the hospital and she ALMOST DIED. Now those are some tight shorts. Sarah also questions why men seem to be very interested in pubic hair the...
Oct 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 559
Today we find out why Alanis Morisette is not happy about a documentary coming out about her life (that she participated in). We discuss multiple personality disorder, and why Sarah can relate. Susie describe a cult that centered on weight loss and why it was unusual in the religious world. We hear about a woman who pretended to be raised by wolves, and why we're sympathetic to her dishonesty. We discuss Dansk cookies and why their blue tin canisters bring back our childhoods and remind us of ou...
Oct 14, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 558
Today we discuss "word art" and hear why Susie & Sarah are not into home decor that includes words. We are living, laughing, and loving, but we don't want it painted all of over our homes. Sarah discusses where her love of the "dark arts" came from, and why Halloween should be celebrated year round. Sarah reveals that she is back on the dating market, and why she wanted to figure out what she's looking for. She took a "kink quiz" and found out her type. Plus, she realized that she had been h...
Oct 11, 2021•57 min•Ep. 557
Today we hear why Sarah is mad at ANOTHER retailer. Susie poses a query about a time when she was "accidentally sexist," and Sarah shows her why it's all about her own childhood. We reveal our most unethical behaviors and why we do them. We celebrate the same-sex relationship Elvira Mistress of the Dark has been in for 19 years, and we decide Sarah should become the next Elvira. We find out why doctors refer to female anatomy as "shameful," and we debate whether a hospital should use the word wo...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 556
Today we hear about Sarah's missing caterpillar, and hope for a day when it emerges in all its ugly moth glory. Susie realizes she's a huge bitch (not sure how this just occurred to her), but she's a subtle bitch, which is nice. Sarah is mad at Home Depot for wanting to make a profit off of the plant demand, and she tries to think of a way she could steal cactuses from a national park without being a criminal. We debate a new law in China where people are restricted in the amount of time they ca...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 555
Today we hear about a scandal where people faked intellectual disabilities to compete in the paralympics. We discuss why gay guys love gymnastics, and Sarah provides a comprehensive list for the reasons why. We debate the difference between things that are crispy and crunchy, and it's actually more interesting than that sentence sounds as I'm typing it out. We hear what it was like for Susie in a flotation sensory deprivation chamber, and the surprising reason Sarah would never want to do it. Su...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 554
Today we hear Susie's theory about why Sarah is especially charming, and how anyone can adopt her strategy for being charismatic. We reminisce about "auctions" in the Challenge house, and the strange way we would pass the time in the house. We get scientific confirmation about our theory on foot fetishes, but Susie has additional questions. Sarah fell off the dairy wagon, and is struggling with a whipped cream addiction. Sarah explains why her trail run training had a rocky start, but somehow he...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 553
Today we discuss the LulaRich documentary about Lularoe, MLM companies, and the intersection of capitalism and religion. Susie makes Sarah unfollow a famous "inspirational" person on Instagram. Susie talks about a bird who created his own prosthetic beak. We find out why neuroscientists think nothing is real and we get SUPER philosophical about life. We find out why conspiracy theories are soothing to some. Sarah reveals that she has a tongue problem and Susie is dubious. We discuss our favorite...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 552
Today we find out why Sarah is in a zen period (maybe Susie's giggle phase brings Sarah peace?). We discuss an art installation Sarah went to, and why she loved it, but worries about the implications. We find out about an elephant in the Bronx zoo who is lonely because her best friend got murdered (!), and the only answer is for her to become...a person? We debate the ethics of zoos and we fantasize about animals going to court. Plus, we talk to Suzanne O'Sullivan about her book The Sleeping Bea...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 551
Today we find out how Sarah's Amazon boycott and trail training are going. We get an update on the guy who married a doll, and apparently he's moved on with something very...hot. We discuss an ongoing death row ethics question that has Sarah asking why we allow them to pick their last meal, but not have a clergyperson in the same room. Susie talks about a documentary she watched that made her reflect on how the entertainment and hospitality industries create false hope for their employees. We le...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 550
Today we find out why Susie has the giggles. Bad. And she and sarah have a disagreement about Smuckers jelly of all things. Sarah shares the history of the coffee cup lid, which was strangely an emotional roller coaster. We hear why rattlesnakes are polite and we've all been totally tricked by their rattles. Sarah is very excited about human evolution, and we find out why we're all just little tiny human babies. We hear why she can bear to kill insects and Susie offers a theory about Saved By th...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 549
Today we find out why Sarah's mom thought giving Sarah an all-liver diet would make her smart (and it kind of worked?). Susie and Sarah realize that reality tv had completely different outcomes for them. Susie discusses the Val Kilmer documentary, the humiliation that can come with success, and why women can't be method actors. We mourn the death of an owl celebrity in Central Park who might've been part human. We learn why the cotton tote bags we use to help the planet are actually the worst. S...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 548
Today we find out how to increase your creativity and create "moments of inspiration," and we're kind of annoyed about the advice. Sarah reveals why she is training for a 15K and Susie does not approve. Plus, we learn the secret to getting lucky, or at least finding a four-leaf clover, and Sarah is VERY excited about this nature discovery. We find out why math and geometry can help you find a lucky charm. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newslett...
Sep 06, 2021•58 min•Ep. 547
Today we find out why Susie thinks she's extra lucky these days, but her mom disagrees. We discuss someone who recently trolled Sarah's instagram, but he denies all charges. We learn why female authors are getting a bum deal. Sarah tells a story about a VERY unfortunate discovery she made in her hotel room recently, and how she got gaslit by the hotel manager. Susie reveals the religious origins of the filet-o-fish. Sarah reveals a secret she's been keeping, and Susie is shocked! Plus, we discus...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 546
Today we get the update on Sarah's camping adventure with her new love interest, Barry! We ask hard-hitting questions like, "where did you go poo?" and "did you smooch?". We find out whether it was a total disaster, a match made in camping heaven, or a cautiously optimistic scenario. Sarah reveals why mental health and the Olympics is more of an issue than we realized. We discuss Olympic events we think we could compete in and we debate whether the Olympics should even exist anymore. Plus, Susie...
Aug 30, 2021•59 min•Ep. 545
Today we hear a full-throated defense from Sarah about she would never join a cult. Susie remains dubious. We learn why Sarah believes in reincarnation, who she was in past lives, and why she thinks she has a native american spirit guide. We learn about a snake species that might be the most disgusting thing we've ever heard of, and why it's invading the United States. Sarah shares a news story about a man who took drastic measures to cure his constipation, and while it might have been successfu...
Aug 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 544
Today we debate whether dreams can be interpreted and whether they're meaningful. Susie talks about a woman who made an incredible astrophysical discovery, but her male mentor got the Nobel Prize for it. We find out who invented price tags, and are blown away that they even needed to be "invented." Susie updates us on the Mike Tyson documentary, and explains why everyone should value his redemptive life story. We find out why France gave all teenagers $350 and they're buying comic books with it....
Aug 19, 2021•58 min•Ep. 543
Today we discuss the reaction people had to a recent TikTok Sarah did about Johnny taking the money on Rivals 3. Despite her proclamation that she is fine and dandy and unaffected by those events years ago, people still felt the need to question her emotions. We talk about how the comments still bother us all these years later. And we share how it feels to be told we "owe" it to the viewers to return. Plus, we find out why a "gut feeling" is actually a thing and could be the answer to a lot of o...
Aug 16, 2021•55 min•Ep. 542
Today we talk about the documentary Dick Johnson is Dead, and the ways that a filmmaker is confronting her dad's mortality. We examine the legacy of Mike Tyson, and how befuddling it is to have a man who is at once a champion, an underdog, and a villain. We learn about the appeal of perversity and why people are inclined to look at train wrecks and be violent without any apparent payoff. Susie reveals the ways influencers, YouTubers, and TikTokers adjust their speech for their videos unknowingly...
Aug 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 541
Today we get the best news ever--there's someone in Sarah's life who is getting her motor running, and we are HERE FOR IT! She tells us how they met (on Brain Candy!), why they're connecting on a deep level, and why she is so optimistic even though they've never met in real life. We discuss divine feminine energy, and why Sarah said she hid her softer side for so long. She also tells us why you should never throw your pet goldfish in a lake (which seems obvious, but apparently a lot of people do...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 540
