Today we revitalize our Weird & Wacky series, and we discuss Hunt-A-Killer mystery boxes, a woman marrying her chandelier, and a Coffin Club. Hear about people who have "spite houses" just to get revenge on someone and the reason Sarah is super into this new reality show called Stripped. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.the...
Dec 14, 2017•47 min•Ep. 180
Sarah got a new dog and Susie thinks it's like the Duggars having another kid. Hear about the craziness that is penis transplants, the man with the Do Not Resuscitate tattoo, and the man with socks so stinky he got arrested. Plus, we talk about the redemption of Tonya Harding, and why we hate the idea of "America's sweetheart." We talk about modern day dating, and how men want women to pay for their half. Plus, random bird trivia, a new documentary about abuse, and lots more! Listen to more podc...
Dec 11, 2017•58 min•Ep. 179
Susie is sick today, so she sounds extra sultry. We debate whether people should wear shoes in the house, why people in Canada don't do it, and Susie's theory about how relates to wealth. Sarah reveals why millennials hate napkins. They talk about products they love, but no longer exist. The history of yogurt, wall-to-wall carpet, and why Sarah is angry with customer service reps. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for o...
Dec 07, 2017•47 min•Ep. 178
We begin with an earnest discussion about whether men with combovers are mentally ill, and why bald is beautiful. We debate the value of Roman numerals. We talk about the hilarity of Sarah's Real World audition video, why babies seek meaning through words, and analyze the weirdness that is The Cheesecake Factory. Plus, the differences in the way men and women write fiction and our Badass Bitch of the week. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, sho...
Dec 04, 2017•58 min•Ep. 177
We start the show with a conversation on the royal engagement of Harry and Meghan Markle. Susie discusses an article she read about a family who makes sex toys, and how the industry has changed over the years. Sarah can't believe the tale of Miracle Mike, a chicken whose head was chopped off, and somehow he survived--for 18 months! We talk about a couple who named their child after their favorite restaurant, and why we are not impressed. Finally, we talk about the amazing documentary Jim & A...
Nov 30, 2017•56 min•Ep. 176
Every once in a while we like to satisfy your craving for some behind-the-scenes insight into your favorite guilty pleasure. In this episode, we answer questions you submitted via Facebook and email. Find out who failed the show's psych test (and why we think the psychologist is questionable). Does production have "favorites" amongst the cast? How much luggage can we bring? Do we ever fight with crew members and more... Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our C...
Nov 27, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 175
Tiffany's came out with a line of "everyday objects" including a tin can that they're charging thousands of dollars for, and we can't get over it. We discuss how modesty is in fashion, and why women are seeing it as a way to feel liberated. We hear about one man's mission to get rid of the airline cocktail napkin. Plus we discuss the way mobile homes can be financial traps. We also talk about a child prodigy whose life didn't turn out how you'd expect. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://...
Nov 23, 2017•50 min•Ep. 174
Ever wonder why older folks refuse to wear hearing aids? We take a fascinating look into the lives of the elderly, and find out why businesses don't know how to deal with their needs/wants. We learn the crazy reasons why Japan has so many vending machines. We recount a bizarre story of twins who only talked to each other, and ultimately one died so the other could live. It's bonkers. We ask what we would change about our bodies, and find out why kids have the right idea. Listen to more podcasts ...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 173
Halloween might be over, but we're still getting spooky talking about haunted dolls for sale on eBay, and why humans kind of like to be scared. We find out about a fascinating study done that shows why people are terrible at predicting the future. Hear our favorite oxymorons, and find out why Sarah always goes #2 in record stores (we regret having this discussion). Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodca...
Nov 16, 2017•50 min•Ep. 172
Today we discuss aging and whether we see the truth when we look in the mirror. Susie reveals the truth about diamond shopping, and why when you shop at the fancy places you're paying tons more money just to get the box. Southwest is now letting bands play music on airplanes, and we can't think of anything worse than having to listen to this nonsense. We discuss Iditarod dogs who were caught doping. We also talk to Kate Winkler Dawson about her new book, Death in the Air, and we get the scoop on...
Nov 13, 2017•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 171
Today we find out about the dark story behind Winnie the Pooh, and how something that brought joy to so many tore apart the author's family. We discuss Burger King's attempt to stamp out bullying with a hidden camera ad. We are outraged over a ridiculous Food Network "life hack" that complicates the production of PB&J sandwiches. Sarah reveals why one scientist started using vibrators on turtles. And Susie reveals why millennials prefer tarot cards to church services. Listen to more podcasts...
Nov 09, 2017•49 min•Ep. 170
Today's episode is filled with awesomeness. Susie shares how emojis came to be, how new ones gets added, and why one woman is fighting for a blue ballet flat emoji. They then discuss Shakespeare, and the curiosities of his life and times. Sarah reveals what the T-Rex is kind of a loser, and they speculate that he has a good publicist. Sarah describes a recent incident with a customer service rep where she got scolded, and how she found out it was a "cat lady" on the other end of the phone. And w...
Nov 06, 2017•49 min•Ep. 169
Today we dive into the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and agree with Howard Stern that no one wants to see penis. We talk about some recent scholarship about food that was redacted, and why academia is a bitchy business. We discuss the Boy Scouts' decision to let girls join, and hear about Sarah's experience in the "Adventure Princesses" (whatever that is). Plus, we learn about the rigorous training it takes to be Ronald McDonald, why men are better at Scrabble, and the first transgender Playmate. Li...
Nov 02, 2017•44 min•Ep. 168
It is hot as a mojo in our studio, but Sarah came prancing in with knee-high suede boots. It led to a discussion about 90s fashion, rompers, and debating whether Sarah could pull off a mini-backpack. Our minds are blown by a crazy optical illusion. Sarah reveals that dolphins gossip (!) and Susie discusses a study that showed how smart raccoons are. Plus, Sarah tells us about a thief who stole tons (literally) of fajitas. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read thi...
Oct 30, 2017•43 min•Ep. 167
Today Sarah reveals the happiest places on Earth including a few surprises in the mix. Susie plays a Christian reggae viral hit. We discuss a recent article about whether doctors should be allowed to "fat-shame" their patients. We discuss companies that do "vanity sizing" for women's clothes, and why it makes us mad. Sarah talks about an architectural feature we've all used, but never realized the scary reason why they exist. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read...
Oct 26, 2017•53 min•Ep. 166
Sarah found out a surprising downside to being on reality TV, and we're all worked up about it. She's also worked up about a trip to the dentist where she got into a knock-down-drag-out fight over x-rays. We learn about the best catfishing story ever, why loving the song "No Diggity" might mean you're a psychopath, and why your fish is probably depressed. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/165-166...
Oct 23, 2017•45 min•Ep. 165
Today's show is suuuuuuper spoooooky! We asked our listeners for ghost stories, and you guys really delivered. You people are creepy. Hear about a ghost who rubs a woman's butt, a heavy breather, and a pissed off grandma. We debate whether fun size candies are in fact fun (or a lie). We talk about the badass bitch, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and why we think she's super cool. Plus, we interview the amazing author, Caleb Wilde who is a funeral director. He talks about how dealing with death ev...
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 164
Sarah begins with a story about a recent trip to Home Depot where she had to choose between a male and female employee. And it didn't go well. We find out the origin of Tater-Tots and why Millennails can't get enough of them. We discuss the Will & Grace revival, and why Sarah is obsessed. We debate whether using caffeine suppositories during Yom Kippur is bending the rules or a genius loophole. We talk about moms who held a miniature wedding for their kids, and whether we think this is adora...
Oct 16, 2017•52 min•Ep. 163
Sarah kicks off the show telling why millennials love houseplants, and why some people think this means there is hope for our society. Then Susie describes a powerful video she saw of a Holocaust survivor who endured torturous experiments, and why she chose to forgive her captors, but some Holocaust survivors are not happy with her. We kick off a new series where we'll be highlighting badass bitches in history. Then we discuss some idiot who made a list of things women could do instead of gettin...
Oct 12, 2017•59 min•Ep. 162
Today we do not honor Hugh Hefner, but we do discuss his death, legacy, and complicated life. We converse about the "sexy" Halloween costume boon, and where we think it came from. We learn about the woman who tattooed her eyeballs, and not surprisingly something went wrong. We speculate about a woman who is apparently pooping in people's yards in the suburbs. And we get the facts straight on common misconceptions. Plus, Sarah reveals why she still snuggles her childhood stuffed animal, and we fi...
Oct 09, 2017•56 min•Ep. 161
We kick off the show with a discussion about the history of sucking up, and how there is a long literary tradition of writing characters who kiss butt. We find out why some people think flattery is more evil than murder, and what it has to do with the phrase "full of shit." We hear about why Katharine Hepburn's brownies ended up causing a couple to get divorced. We learn about a plague that cause people to dance uncontrollably, the scandal behind the COEXIST bumper sticker, and why we hate Two a...
Oct 05, 2017•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 160
Today we discuss the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and why Susie was a skeptic who converted. We hear about Sarah's regrets from the Rivals 3 finale, and why she replays the moment in her head. Sarah reveals why her doctor told her she was literally turning orange. Susie talks about the Whitney Houston documentary, and the allegations that she was a secret lesbian. Plus, we discuss why some people must plead guilty in order to be freed from prison when they've been falsely accused, Ubers fr...
Oct 02, 2017•58 min•Ep. 159
This episode is as silly as it gets, but is still packed full of information. We cover a recent study revealing the best way to teach babies persistence. We find out the secret reason boys are better at certain kinds of science (spoiler: it involves pee). We talk about how artificial intelligence can be scary especially when men make robots with a rape feature. We laugh till it hurts about the allure of tiny things especially the itty bitty Tiny Kitchen series. And we debate whether Lady Gaga is...
Sep 28, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 158
Today is packed full of fun facts, hot topics, and even a revelation about Sarah's dirty habit. We start with a lot of dumb jokes from Sarah who found out it was National Speak Like a Pirate Day. We debate an item spotted at Hobby Lobby that some people say is racist. We find out the mystery of the Wiffle Ball, which has us scratching our heads. We discuss the Kevin Durant "scandal," where he was caught tweeting from a private Twitter account. Susie tells the story about a badass dancer who was ...
Sep 25, 2017•44 min•Ep. 157
Today's show starts with a conversation about how a decimal point might cost Susie $14,000. Then they talk about a new movie coming out called Toilet, which deals with the issue of toilets in India, and why it affects public health, relationships, and women's rights. They then learn about a recent study that revealed that dogs have feelings (duh!). Susie talks about a journalist from the early twentieth century who was checked into a women's asylum so she could investigate the horrific condition...
Sep 21, 2017•48 min•Ep. 156
Today we discuss celebrity conspiracy theories including whether Beyonce faked her pregnancy and whether she's Solange's mom. We debate whether Khloe Kardashian is OJ Simpson's biological daughter. We hear about how some people think Avril Lavinge commit suicide and a body double has replaced her. Plus, find out who the hell Poot Lovato is, and more. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more ...
Sep 18, 2017•51 min•Ep. 155
We start the showing talking about Dirty 30, and how there was a controversial issue with two female cast members. We then learn about some crazy reality shows around the world, like one in Japan where they smell each other's buttholes. And we're not ok with it. Sarah tells us about a new trend in dating called pheromone parties where you choose a partner based upon their scent. We also reminisce about some all reality shows that we loved to watch like Kid Nation. Susie describes a show in the U...
Sep 14, 2017•56 min•Ep. 154
Today we talk about some of the big issues women are facing today including revenge porn, date rape, and stalking, and how social media has made it all much worse. We discuss the documentary Audrey & Daisy, and the effects social media and online bullying can have on women who have been assaulted. Plus, we interview OJ Simpson prosecutor and best-selling author, Marcia Clark. We hear about how her life has changed over the last twenty years, and why she went from being labelled a "bitch" by ...
Sep 11, 2017•57 min•Ep. 153
Today began with a discussion about an awesome house that was put on the market and went viral for all the wrong reasons (let's just say it looked like Save By The Bell's set designer lived there). Miami Vice came back to life in this house. Then Sarah talks about a crazy Hoarders episode about a woman who owned a $2.5M mansion and filled the entire thing (dozens and dozens of rooms) with stuff. We also talk about anxiety disorders, and how Sarah and some of our listeners use trivia and info the...
Sep 07, 2017•51 min•Ep. 152
We discuss our hilarious adventure to the MTV VMAs, and how we got tickets despite MTV desperately trying to prevent us from coming. We describe our feelings about being there knowing we could bump into cast members at any moment. And how strange it is that the cast has such a weird love/hate relationship with us. Then we move on to a recent video that shows the way we treat babies differently based upon whether we think they are male or female, and how it has long-term effects on how men and wo...
Sep 04, 2017•44 min•Ep. 151
